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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1963

Page

7

Jaycees Prepare Food For Needy In Logan

Logan Jaycees with the Deca Club prepared more than 100 Christmas food boxes for families in Hocking County. George Meadows stated twentyfive items filled each box, including 1000 pounds potatoes and 225 chickens, as seven trucks were planned for delivery.

Paul Keck Logan Logan The Logan Jaycees George Meadows Deca Club Partici Hocking County Jaycees Meadows

4 H Plans Workshop In Coshocton

Logan Ohio reports the 20th Buckeye Recreation Workshop set for February 16 to 22 in Coshocton at First Presbyterian Church. Cost is 40 dollars covering room and board with housing by church members and meals at the church. The Sears Roebuck Foundation funds 15 scholarships of 20 dollars for county extension agents and the Ohio 4 H Foundation provides 40 scholarships of 20 dollars for local 4 H advisors and older junior leaders.

Logan Buckeye Coshocton First Presbyterian Church Bill Melvin Hocking County Sears-Roebuck Foundation Ohio 4-H Foundation

Artilleryman Earl J. Kitchen Completes Training at Ft Sill

Pvt. Earl J. Kitchen son of Mr and Mrs Earl L Kitchen 676 E Main Logan completed field artillery training as a cannon crewman at the Army Artillery and Missile Center Ft Sill Oklahoma He entered the Army last August and finished basic training at Ft Knox Kentucky The 1958 Logan High School graduate is 28 years old.

Logan Earl J. Kitchen Earl L. Kitchen Main St Army Artillery and Missile Center Ft. Sill Okla Army Ft. Knox Logan High School

Son of local residents to complete Hawk missile course

Minersville Marine Lance Cpl. Roland E. Imboden, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar V. Imboden, is set to finish a Hawk missile and launcher maintenance course at the Army Air Defense School Ft. Bliss Tex on April 29. He is a Racine High School 1962 graduate.

Minersville Roland E. Imboden Oscar V. Imboden Army Air Defense School Ft. Bliss Tex Racine High School

Elks Host Children At Paris Elks Christmas Dinner

In Paris Nelsonville the Elks Lodge hosted 150 area children including 59 from Athens County Children's Home for a full course Christmas dinner and toy gifts. Santa helpers and local volunteers assisted with serving and festivities. Later, volunteers delivered Christmas baskets throughout the area.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Athens County Elks Elks Hall

Bedford Home Demonstration Club Hosts Christmas Party

Mrs Hilbur Quivey welcomed Bedford Home Demonstration Club for an all day meeting and Christmas party with wall plaque work and a gift exchange. Next meeting set for January 16 at Mrs Junior Stanley's home. Firefighters responded to a Rutland area chimney fire at the Lewis Taylor residence causing about 300 dollars in damages.

Bedford Hilbur Quivey Bedford Home Junior Stanley Pomeroy Lewis Taylor Rutland

Stolen Gifts From Ruppelt's Parked Station Wagon

Two gift wrapped packages valued at 20 dollars were stolen from the Rev. Howard Ruppelt's unlocked station wagon in the Pomeroy parking lot on Saturday.

Middleport Howard Ruppelt Pomeroy

Television Listings Notice From WSAZ NBC Channel

Program guide line notes say listings may contain errors if stations do not provide corrected schedules. Bold face type marks color programs. Names include Chance NGTON HUNTING, God Morni, Pete Emith, Yogi Bear, Capt Kangeree, Bud Starcher.

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Hocking County Candidates Report Campaign Expenses

All candidates for city offices in the Nov 5 general election filed statements of receipts and expenditures with the Hocking County election board. Notable figures include mayoral contenders Delmar Freeman and Jack Morehead and numerous others reporting varying sums. A citizens committee led by Morton Epstein shows expenditures of 461.79, while Laurel Valley Adult Education Club lists 19.37 for two school board candidates.

Earl Herrmann Charles A. Roberts Robert Lutz Opal Hiles Glenner Weaver Evans Hand, Jr Williard L Dutcher Floyd Mosure Richard Dale Walker Dan Delong Robert W. Bowen Donald R Smith George Fearne Anna Simmon Fred Mowrey Frank Mosure Jack North Ralph Caman Lowell E. Huggins Citizens Committee Morton Epstein Laurel Valley Adult Education Club Virgil R Ricketts Darrel Arnett

York School Board Discusses Insurance

The York Local School Board met in December at 9 a.m. to review insurance coverages for school property and equipment, with no action taken pending further study. The board approved employing a substitute cook at Murray City and discussed the district's future as retiring member Edward Cagg wrapped up his last regular session.

Nelsonville York York School York Building Edward Cagg Eugene Edwards Terry Bunting William Forbes John Mullins John Sanborn Jack Hillyer Curtis Robinette Cook Murray City

Logan Pvt Shull Completes Armor Training at Ft Knox

Pvt David I Shull son of Mr and Mrs Ernest C Shull Logan Route 1 completed eight weeks of advanced armor training at the Army Armor Center Ft Knox Ky on December 13 The 23 year old entered the Army in August 1963 and earlier finished basic at Ft Know He attended Logan High School Nelsonville Scout Troop 66 to hold a Christmas party at Knights of Pythias Hall Monday 7 pm Tenderfoot awards will be presented then games and a program Refreshments will follow Parents or an older sibling may attend

Logan David I Shull Ernest C. Shull Army Armor Center Ft. Knnox Army Ft. Know Logan High School Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Laurelville William M. Anderson Howard Anderson Ft Knox Dee Ft. Knox Ile Laurelville High School Morgan E. Monroe Theodore M. Monroe N. Harper St Nelsonville High School

TV Schedule Snippet Shows Evening Lineup and News

Local listing outlines WOUB schedule with programs including News at 6:58 and 1000 News Profile. Entertainment blocks feature What's New and Beyond Earth, followed by science segments Expl. Universe and Friend's Giant. Weather and numeric blocks indicate late evening planning.

Nelsonville reports a quiet weekend with no accidents

Nelsonville police records show a peaceful weekend with no reported traffic accidents despite snow and ice conditions. The street department spread cinders and pea gravel on most city streets as crews work to maintain safe travel.

Nelsonville

Laurelville and Nelsonville Military Training News

Pvt William M Anderson completed eight weeks of advanced armor training at the Army Armor Center Ft Knox Kentucky on December 13 He is 18 and a 1963 graduate of Laurelville High School Marine Cpl Robert Hollenbaugh arrived from Camp Pendleton California to visit his parents in Shepherd Street

Nelsonville— Marine Robert Hollenbaugh Camp Pendleton Calif James Hollenbaugh Shepherd St

Sheep Breeding Classes Planned in Logan County

Logan County Extension Agent Don Young reports a sheep breeding school set for January 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Sheridan High School near Somerset. Courses by Professor Charles Parker of the College of Agriculture Ohio State University require a $5 enrollment fee due by December 31 at the county extension office. POMBEROY Meigs County Courthouse offices will close Tuesday through Thursday for Christmas. Virgil Curtis Holsinger 19 and Geraldine Ruth Darst 19, both of Reedsville, were noted.

Logan — County Don Young Sheridan High School Somerset Charles Parker Ohio State University

Police Cite Two Drivers to Wrecks

Logan city police investigated several traffic accidents at Fur nace and Hunter streets. Michael Gabriel was rear ended by Peggy Holcomb who was cited for failure to stop in the assured clear distance. Herman Cook suffered a neck complaint when his car was rear ended by Carl Huddy who was charged for failure to maintain the assured clear distance. Police also looked into a report by Suey Browning that her car was hit while parked on Front Street.

Logan — City Furnace and Hunter Sts Michael Gabriel S. Mulberry St Peggy Holcome Lancaster Gabriel Miss Holcomb Herman Cook Bowen St Carl R. Huddy Nelsonville Cook Huddy Suey Browning Front St

Soldier Morgan E Monroe Completes Army Basics

Pvt. Morgan E Monroe son of Theodore Monroe of Nelsonville Knox Kentucky completed basic training in 1963 at age 17. He attended Nelsonville High School before enlisting.

Hospital Notes and Admitting List for Nelsonville Area

Vount Se and Mary list admissions at a hospital with numerous names including Homer Staten Inez Mullins Mae Powers Randy Matheny Michael Williams Alice Campbell Sanford Easler Nellie Thompson James Dishone James Sanborn James B Jacobs Allen Sevigny Donald Curry Belva Vollmer Erdene Griffith Beatrice Galvin Wilma Campbell Roy Sowers Nellie Masure Eliza Johnson Robert Graves Cathola Cox Clyde Campbell Ted Adams Inez Mullins Audrey Bishop Julia Irwin Roy Easler and others. A Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion meeting is scheduled Monday at 7 45 p.m. at the Legion War Memorial Building.

Homer Staten Nelsonville Inez Mullins New Straitsville Mae Powers Randy J. Matheny Michael Williams Alice Campbell New Plymouth Sanford Easler Millfield Nellie Thompson Glouster James Dishone James Sanborn James B. Jacobs Athens Allen Sevigny Donald Curry Trimble Belva Vollmer Haydenville Erdene Griffith Shawnee Beatrice Galvin Chauncey Wilma Campbell Glousie Roy Sowers McArthur Nellie Mas Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial

Christmas Party at Southeast Hospital for 35 Patients

The Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital auditorium hosted its seventh annual Christmas party for 35 patients. A Logan chorus directed by Richard Farmer performed carols, with readings by Raymond C. Patton and decorations by Helen Holzapfel. Gifts were funded by local groups and churches, and a festive outdoor scene offered seasonal cheer for patients viewing from windows.

Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Logan Richard Farmer B. G Greenman Walter Ott Harley Meyer Raymond Sturm Frederick Blume Fred Schmidt Ralph Poston Carlos

Control Of Scabies To Start Jan. 6

Ohio action by the Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Research Service targets eradicating scabies in sheep. Dan Young notes flocks in Hockin County will be inspected by Stanton Palmer after a training in McConnellsville. Inspectations continue January 1965 with movement allowed only with inspection certificates or direct consignments to licensed yards. State or federal inspectors will be at livestock yards.

Logan Ohio Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Ohio Dan Young Hockin County Stanton Palmer McConnellsville

Christmas Story Told by Pomeroy Garden Club

The Pomeroy Garden Club met at Mrs. Fred Blaettaar’s home with co host Mrs. Thomas Gavin. Lydia Ebersbach led a devotional on the Christmas Story and carols were sung. Fifteen members and guest Mrs. Bones Mitchell shared Christmas memories, Mrs. Blaettear read a Christchild paper, and gifts were exchanged. A candlelight service is planned for 7 p m Christmas Eve at St Paul Lutheran Church.

Pomeroy Fred Blaettaar Lydia Ebersbach Bones Mitchell Blaetthar Edward Baer Stalstor Martin St Paul Lutheran Church

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Artleryman Meigs Memorial Hospital Mrs Raymond Cundiff Martha Slater Cassie Weaver Syracuse Lucille Smith Leiester Ray Lee O. B. Strange Paul Russell Patricia Grimm Racine William Varney William Buckley Walter King Lila Rollins Edith McCoy Beulah Slack Mary Hayman Bernice Jeffers William Slater Texas Phone Ly Stooges ATVB Cary Audrey Grant Hepburn Tanley Donen Penducto Technicolor Boys & Girls Steppe Paris Mrs. Quivey Wsaz- TV NBC Morni Pete Emith Yogi Bear Cad T Christma Kangeree Kargeree Lucy fAcCove Pete Glodge Love of Life Cei Ernie Ford Hospital Pathe MONDA Abe Wtvn-Tv Oana Oo Columaalus Wsaz-Tv Mitch Miller Peter Gunass Etnias Ey Brinkley Histon Chonre Dehn Miller Deen Mier MA Crow Oka Ares WLWC ABC Wchs.tv CBS Wbns-Tv Whtn-Tv ABG Columbus Charleston Huntington Sugarfoot Arnos Andy Ipeora Emg Richa Neve Neve ’ Mos Gerry Moore Christeneg Christeas Chrisr Ras der Sirmias Chan Huntis Ton Nee Kisietay Pong Mickey Mouse Guick Drew McGraw Secret Storm Lone Ranger Jack Bardstand Discovery Perman Atroan WCHS Lucy Andy Grill Jaroe Grove Ha Hecae Party Tall Truth Bay of Noght General Hospital Artena Jenkins John Holdsworth Carl Baily Darrell Arnett Virgil Rickets Roscoe Mowery Donald Eggleston George Blosser John A. Busch Merrill Karshmer Emmett W. Smith Floyd Suff Damon Pontious Opal Allen Leland Reynolds John Norton John Podaske Edward Langley John Wright Oscar Bainter Ronald Bruce Johnson Edna Anthony James E. Stilwell Lawrence Ellinger Merle E. Ellinger Charles L. Turner Edward Nelson Edward Mundy Wilbur Ralph Flowers Homer Williams J. F. McGrady, Sr Pearl Linton Ernest A. Lehman Joe Hutchins Wallace Beck Alvin Culbertson Eldon Fetherofl Fred Harper Robert Dale Schultz Roy R. Wilson E. Earl Swackhamer Charles E Collins Vernie Stahl York School Board Marine IS Home CLOSS Pomberoy Meigs County Meigs Virgil Curtis Holsinger Geraldine Ruth Darst Reedsville VOUNT SE. Mary Hospital John Warren Meri Ana the Messenger Southeast Hospital Gaffin Richard Buntz Raymond C. Patton Helen Holzapfel Santa Claus Norris American ‘Bible Society TB and Health Association Trudeau Society Marietta Gallipolis Endeavor First Baptist Church Ironton Kline Memorial Church Enterprise Logan West Future Homemakers of America Salvation Army the Peoples Bank Scabies Plan Yule Servic Belva Jim Wieh Jill ST. John Paul Jones Frank Tash Ray Walston John Me Wer
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