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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1963

Page

9

Jaycees Prepare Food For Needy In Christmas Drive

Logan Jaycees prepared more than 100 food boxes for families they adopted for Christmas. George Meadows, chair, noted heavy participation from the Deca Club and said seven trucks will be used for deliveries across Hocking County. The box contents included 1000 pounds potatoes and 225 chickens among other items.

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

4 H Plans Workshop In Coshocton

Logan reports the 20th Buckeye Recreation Workshop will run February 16 to 22 in Coshocton at the First Presbyterian Church. The $40 fee covers room and meals, with housing by church members. Scholarships: Sears Roebuck Foundation funds 15 awards of $20 to county extension agents, Ohio 4 H Foundation 40 awards of $20 to 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 From Logan Completes Training at Fort Sill

Pvt. Earl J. Kitchen, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Earl L Kitchen of 676 F Main Log an, completed field artillery training as a cannon crewman at the Army Artillery and Missile Center Fort Sill Oklahoma. He entered the Army last August and did basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. A 1958 Logan High School graduate.

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

Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes and Imboden to Complete Training

A list from Meigs Memorial Hospital records includes newborns and discharges with names such as Raymond Cundiff Martha Slater Cassie Weaver Lucille Smith Ray Lee C. B. Strange Paul Russell Patricia Grimm Racine and William Slater. Marine Lance Corporal Roland E. Imboden, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar V Imboden Minersville Route 1, will complete a Hawk missile and launcher maintenance course at the Army Air Defense School Ft Bliss Tex April 29. He is a 1962 Racine High School graduate.

Martha Slater Middleport Cassie Weaver Syracuse Lucille Smith Chester Ray Lee Pomeroy C. B. Strange Paul Russell Patricia Grimm Racine Minersville Roland E. Imboden Oscar V. Imboden Army Air Defense School Ft. Bliss Tex Racine High School

Elks Host Children At Paris Elks Dinner

In Nelsonville 150 area children including 59 from Athens County Children's Home received a full-course Christmas dinner at the Elks Lodge. Santa helpers served meals and arranged the party while volunteers finalized with Christmas baskets delivered later in the day.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Athens County Elks Elks Hall

Bedford Home Demonstration Club Hosts Christmas Meeting

Mrs Hilbur Quivey hosted the Bedford Home Demonstration Club for an all day gathering and Christmas party with a gift exchange. Members crafted wall plaques and planned the next meeting for January 16 at Mrs Junior Stanley’s home.

Bedford Hilbur Quivey Bedford Home Junior Stanley

All Hocking County Candidates List Their Campaign Expenses

All candidates in the Nov election submitted campaign receipts and expenditures to the Hocking County election board. Notable figures include Delmar Freeman with receipts of 57.99 and expenses of 160.52 versus May Morehead with 94.92, plus independent Don Keister with 34.67. Many names appear with various small amounts. a large list shows receipts or expenses for dozens of individuals and a separate statement from Morton Epstein noting 461.79 in expenditures for the citizens committee.

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 TR Ricketts Darrel Arnett

York School Board Discusses Insurance

The York Local School Board met in December at 9 a.m. and set the organizational meeting for 9 a.m. January 4 at the York building. Members present included Edward Cagg Eugene Edwards Terry Bunting William Forbes and new members John Mullins and John Sanborn with Executive Head Jack Hillyer and Clerk Mrs. Curtis Robinette. The board reviewed insurance coverages on property and equipment but took no action pending further study. A substitute cook at Murray City was approved to work as regular cook. Retiring member Eugene Edwards spoke on the district’s future and urged cooperation. President Edward Cagg attended his last regular session as he was not re-elected.

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 Soldier Completes Eight Weeks at Fort 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 Fort Knox Kentucky on December 13 The 23 year old enlisted in August 1963 and finished basic training at Fort Knox He attended Logan High School.

Logan David I Shull Ernest C. Shull Army Armor Center Ft Knox Army Ft. Knox Logan High School

Scouts Plan Christmas Party for Troop 66

Boy Scout Troop 66 in Nelsonville holds a Christmas party at Knights of Pythias Hall Monday at 7 p.m. Tenderfoot awards will be presented, followed by games and a program. Refreshments served. Scouts may bring parents or an older sibling.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias

TV Schedule Snippet From WOUB TYV Evening Lineup

A compact TV guide lists WOUB station programs including Milton at 7 00 and Evening News at 6 58 plus features Friends Giant Sing Hi and News Profile with brief time slots and show titles.

Nelsonville Reports Quiet Weekend Townwide Police Records

Nelsonville police records show a quiet weekend with no traffic accidents despite snow and ice conditions. The street department spread cinders and pea gravel on most city streets as winter conditions persisted.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile

Laurelville Soldier Completes Armor Training at Ft. Knox

Pvt. William M. Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson of Laurelville Route 1, finished eight weeks of advanced armor training at the Army Armor Center Fort Knox. An 1963 Laurelville High School graduate, he enlisted in August. Marine Cpl. Robert Hollenbaugh, son of Mr and Mrs James Hollenbaugh of Shepherd Street, arrived from Camp Pendleton California to visit his parents.

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

Sheep Breeding Classes Planned at Sheridan High

Logan County Extension Agent Don Young reports a four session sheep breeding school to be held January 9 16 23 and 30 at Sheridan High School near Somerset. The courses are led by Professor Charles Parker of Ohio State University College of Agriculture with a $5 enrollment due by December 31 at the extension office. Meigs County Courthouse offices to close TuesdayWednesdayThursday for Christmas Virgil Curtis Holsinger 19 and Geraldine Ruth Darst 19 both of Reedsville seek marriage license.

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

Television Listings Notice From The Messenger

Stations may provide incorrect schedules and do not guarantee corrected airings. Bold items flag color programs and a variety of game shows and talk programs appear across WSAL TV NBC Huntington listings.

Messenger

Police Cite Two Drivers to Wrecks

Logan City Police investigated accidents at Furnace and Hunter streets. Michael Gabriel 18 was stopped when Peggy Holcomb 19 rear ended him and Holcomb was cited for failure to stop in the assured clear distance. Herman Cook 41 reported neck pain after a rear collision with a truck driven by Carl Huddy. Huddy was charged with failure to maintain the assured clear distance. Police also looked into a Saturday hit while a Sue Browning 220 West Front Street had her car struck while parked.

Logan — City Furnace and Hunter Sts Michael Gabriel S. Mulberry St Peggy Holcome Lancaster Gabriel Nelsonville Cook Huddy Sue Browning Front St

Army School Completes for Nelsonville Soldier

Pvt. Morgan E. Monroe, 17, son of Theodore M. Monroe of Nelsonville, completed basic training at Army Armor Center Ft. Knox Kentucky after enlisting in August 1963. He attended Nelsonville High School before joining the service.

Nelsonville Legion post meeting at War Memorial Building

Nelsonville. A Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion meeting will be held Monday at 7 45 p m in the Legion War Memorial Building. local veterans are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial

Christmas Party At Southeast Hospital For 35 Patients

The auditorium of the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital hosted the seventh annual Christmas party for 35 patients. A Logan chorus directed by Richard Farmer performed carols, with refreshments by the Dietary Department and gifts funded by multiple local groups. A reading of the Christmas Story was given by Raymond C. Patton, and paper mache decorations plus a Santa sleigh scene enhanced the holiday display.

Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Logan Richard Farmer B. G. Greenman Walter Ott Harley Meyer Raymond Sturm Frederick Blume Fred Schmidt Ralph Poston Varios Raymond C. Patton Helen Holzapfel Santa Claus Norris American Bible Society Athens County TB and Health Association Trudeau Society Marietta Gallipolis Endeavor First Baptist Church Ironton Kline Memorial Church Enterprise Cogan West Athens Future Homemakers of America Salvation Army the Peoples Bank

Ohio to Begin Scabies Control on Sheep

A joint program by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service starts January 6 to eradicate scabies in Ohio sheep. County agent Dan Young says Hoecking County flocks will be inspected by Stanton Palmer after a training in McConnellsville. Sheep may move in Ohio only with a certificate of inspection or direct to licensed yards. state or federal inspectors will be at stockyards to verify papers.

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

Christmas Story Told in Pomeroy Garden Club Event

The Pomeroy Garden Club hosted Mrs. Fred Blackar and co host Mrs. Thomas Gavin at a festively decorated home. Lydia Ebersbach led a devotional Christmas story as members and guest Mrs. Boney Mitchell shared memories. A paper on the Christchild by Mrs. Edward Baer was read and a telegram from Mrs. Ralston extended greetings. A silver white dining room, gifts, and a Martin Restaurant dinner preceded the candlelight service at St Paul Lutheran Church at 11 pm on Christmas Eve.

Pomeroy Fred Blackar Lydia Ebersbach Boney Mitchell Blaetthar Edward Baer Ralston Martin St Paul Lutheran Church

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Meigs Memorial Hospital Mrs Raymond Cundiff William Varney William Buckley Walter King Lila Rollins Edith McCoy Beulah Slack Mary Hayman Bernice Jeffers William Slater Tenas Paris Mrs. Quivey Lewis Taylor Rutland Howard Ruppelt Stooges Olumbia Pictures Presents Sheges Sakons Cary Audrey Grant Hepburn Stanley Donen Calling All Boys & Girls Steppe 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 Stiff Damon Pontious Opal Allen Leland Reynolds John Norton John Podaske Edward Langley John Wright Oscar Painter 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 Seite Joe Hutchins Wallace Beck Alvin Culbertson Eldon Fetherofl Fred Harper Robert Dale York School Board Prainine Laurelville William M. Anderson Howard Anderson Marine IS Home Meigs County Wsal TV NBC Eta Young Yli Joe Benny Garry Moore Finer Moor Jock Benny Gore Garry Moe News Garey Ee Ae Ea WLWC Wsaz-Tv Wtvn-Tv ABC CBS Wbns- TV Columbus Hunts Crick Herbie Mitch Miller West Side WTVN Chine Columbus Dean Miller Pate Armit Miller Heapital Pater Loretta Young WLW Wsatz-Tv ABG WCHS Char Huntington Weath Spreene Christman Wchs. TV WBNS Charleston Bud Storcher Kangeree Lucy Pete Gladge Irowa Huntington Jane Wymen WHTN Masterson News Amos Andy Neers Christm Ib Eric Ridedaw Deputy Dawg Mickey Mouse Quick Draw Stevke Tell Truth Edge Secret Storm Lorie Ranger Grouth Howse Party Tall Truth Poluee Nig Secret Storm Fitape Shpee Flippe Sarasard Discovery Super Show Morgan E. Monroe Theodore M. Monroe N. Harper St Dee Nelsonville High School VOUNT John Warren New Straitsville Homer Staten Inez Mullins Mae Powers Randy J. Matheny Michael Williams Alice Campbell New Plymouth Sanford Easter Millfield Nellie Thompson Glouster James Dishong James Sanborn James B. Jacobs Allen Sevigny Donald Curry Trimble Belva Vollmer Haydenville Erdene Griffith Shawnee Beatric Galvin Chauncey Wilma Campbell Glousie Roy Sowers McArthur Nellie Mosure Legion Itaaur the Messenger Southeast Hospital Gaffin Richard Buntz Scabies With ST. John F Hanes Pal Neclag Dhio Belva Jim
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