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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1975

Page

7

Nelsonville Officials Take Oaths As New Council Opens

Newly elected and re elected city officers were sworn in at the Nelsonville organizational session. Mayor Carl Young and council members, including David Fraedrich Reginald Levering Hope Woodson Clinton Crihfield Robert Sheskey Ralph Davis Nicki Blackburn Nancy Kern and Dianne Hoffman, took oaths administered by Solicitor James Shumaker. Committees were formed with Levering Fraedrich Sheskey Blackburn Woodson Crihfield Davis and others named. The body plans to consider Fire Chief Tom Steenrod’s residency waiver and adopt a traffic code soon.

Nelsonville City Hall Violet Hollenbaugh Jane Nelsonville James Shumaker Were Young David Fraedrich Reginald Levering Hope Woodson Clinton Crihfield Robert Sheskey Ralph E. Davis Nicki Blackburn Nancy Kern Dianne Hoffman Young Council Levering Blackburn Cricfield Woodson Davis Sheskey Police Fraedrich Recreation Crihfield Streets Crich Tom Steenrod Shumaker

Job's Daughters Install Bethel 62 Officers in Pomeroy

Bethel 62 of Job's Daughters in Pomeroy installs new officers headed by Angie Sisson as honored queen. Other installed officers include Merri Ault as senior princess and Paul Eichinger as junior princess, with additional appointed and installing officers listed. Guardian of the Bethel is Mrs. Kathy King Miller with associated guardians and council members named.

Pomeroy Bethel 62 International Order of Job's Daughters Angie Sisson Frank Sisson Merri Ault Paul Eichinger Beverly Wilcox Lori Wood Dee Sims Martha Carson Kim Sebo Connie Romine Joni Murray Susie Zirkle Kenda Braun Vanessa Folmer Lisa Nash Beth Anne Weaver Mandy Sisson Juli Velincia Lani Vellincia Lisa Thomas Diana Carsey Sherry King Liz Blaetmar Twila Childs Cathy Ryburn Debbie Glaze Debbie Finlan Brenda Taylor Andrew Hoover Laura Hoover Ella Smith Worth Order of the Eastern Star Sue Floyd Middleport Guardian of the Bethel Kathy King Miller Bill Quickel Guardian Guardian Council Ila Darnell

Children Present Program at Bishopville Church of Christ

At Sunday services the Bishopville Church of Christ hosted a children’s program with pre school and young school age groups giving Christmas recitations. After the program, treats were shared with all participating children.

Bishopville Laura Kittle Diana West

Caning and Crocheting Classes Offered by Hocking County Extension

Hocking County Extension offers two instructional classes with pre registration required. A beginning crocheting series runs Mondays for five weeks starting January 26 from 9 to 10 30 a m at the Youth Center Auditorium costing 5 dollars with instructors Clara Mae Redd Ida Belle St Clair Margie Saving and Gertrude Myers. A seven step caning class begins March 30 taught by Harry Henry Amesville meets March 30 April 1 6 and 8 from 10 a m to 2 30 p m with a 14 dollar fee including cane. Registration may be made by calling the Extension Office 385 3222.

Logan Hocking Clara Mae Redd Ida Belle St. Clair Margie Saving Gertrude Myers Harry Henry Amesville

Square Dance Lessons Begin in Pomeroy

POMEROY western style square dance lessons start January 8 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Recreation Building. Sponsored by Shade River Belles and Beaus for couples only. Cecil Sayre is instructor and caller. Mason contact 1-304 773-5465. Pomeroy 992-7477. WELLSTON Joint New Year Eve communion service at Presbyterian Church 8 to 10 p.m. hosted with Hope United Methodist and First Presbyterian. devotional format with libre reception of elements.

Pomeroy Royal Oak Recreation Shade River Belles and Beaus Cecil Sayre Mason Wellston Hope United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church

Museum Plans Observance In Meigs County

POMEROY Plans to observe the Bicentennial year through the Meigs County Museum will be discussed at a meeting this Friday at 10 a.m. at the museum on Butter Nut Avenue. All interested persons may attend and offer suggestions on projects or programs for the year.

Pomeroy Meigs County Butternut Avenue

Donors Thanked For Aid In Nelsonville

Nelsonville local Salvation Army chairman Max Waikinburg thanked the Lions Club and BPW for pre Christmas aid. Lions staffed the kettle raising 420 for Christmas baskets and emergency aid while the BPW funded stockings placed in baskets. The Nelsonville Area Improvement Committee donated to the basket fund and supported kettle efforts helping several families.

Nelsonville Max Waikinburg Salvation Army BPW Valkinburg

Dummies in Class Teach Ventriloquism at Parkersburg

A six week ventriloquism course starts January 13 at Parkersburg Community College taught by Doris Boggs. The program aims to boost confidence with voice, timing and comedy, costs $15, and helps with speech problems. A New Year’s Eve dance runs tonight at Murray City Eagles Hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Bill McKnight and his Night Hawks, plus noise makers and door prizes.

Parkersburg W. Va Parkersburg Community College Doris Boggs Millwood West Virginia Wesleyan College Murray City Eagles Hall Bill McKnight Night Hawks

Pistol and Gas Stolen In Logan Incidents

Jody B. Davis of Logan Route 3 reported a stolen five shot .38 pistol from his auto parked at Dick's Tavern around 11 p.m. Saturday. Dorothy Bell of South Market Street said gasoline was stolen from her car on North Spring Street Monday evening in an unlit area.

Logan Jody B. Davis Hocking County Davis Dick’s Tavern North Spring Street Dorothy Bell South Market Street

Combined Hamden and Wilkesville Senior Citizens Meet

Members of the Hamden Senior Citizens Club and the Wilkesville club will hold a joint meeting next Wednesday. Blood pressure checks will be offered at 10 a.m. before the regular meeting resumes after the December gap.

Wilkesville Hamden

Nelsonville pool may miss summer opening without repairs

Health officials found serious defects at the Nelsonville pool including bathhouse hazards, damaged pool and deck surfaces, deteriorated filtration, unsafe wiring, and missing depth markings. Repairs costing thousands are required before opening, with city officials seeking funds or a new site.

Kiwanis Club Weighs Bicentennial Projects in Glouster

Glouster Kiwanis Club discussed annual community projects under Division 9 guidelines. Robert Smith to lead a historical sketches project for the village. Members plan lightbulb and popcorn sales to aid Youth Service Committee. John Jones outlined county bicentennial plans.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Mike Kittle Decatur Ala Robert Smith Kiwanis International Foundation Norm Westfall Giouster John Jones Athen County Richard Guinther

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