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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1966
Page
7
In near zero weather, Nelsonville and Logan firefighters battled a stubborn early morning fire that gutted the Miller Grocery and Center Cafe on the Public Square. Crews evacuated residents, battled frozen hydrants, and protected nearby structures as flames raged from 5:20 a.m. until controlled.
Mayor Earl Hilleary announced an organized assault on snow and ice starting Wednesday with a heavy grader and two end loaders. Crews will clear Columbus and Washington streets first. parking on these streets will be banned to allow free operation of equipment. Police warned drivers to remove vehicles. officials plan to extend clearance to other areas as conditions permit.
Valley Lodge No 169 plans a 7 30 p m meeting Wednesday at the Pythian Hall. The anniversary committee will also assemble. Geologists estimate Kuwait holds 15 billion barrels of oil.
Judge William B. Brown, presiding judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeals, announces his candidacy for re election. The 15 county district includes Washington Athens Hocking Meigs Vinton Gallia Jackson Lawrence Scioto Pike Ross Pickaway Highland Adams and Brown counties.
Chauncey Millfield Christian Church CYF holds Wednesday gathering at 7 30 p m and choir at 6 30 p m. Trimble Church of Christ official board meets at 7 30 p m. Chauncey Church of Christ Junior Fellowship meets Thursday at 6 30 p m. Chi Rho also at 6 30 p m Thursday.
Wilkesville residents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hart and children of Columbus visited relatives in Wilkesville with E. E. Hart sook and John Shilling families. The Wilkesville Garden Club met at Mrs. Clara Phillips home. A Hershel Justice farm sale near Wilkesville was noted. Eugene Campbell spent the weekend with Mrs. Campbell in Ironton while Mrs. Campbell stayed with Mrs. Campbell Sr., who is ill.
Paul Gould Sr. Millfield Christian Church school superintendent calls a workers conference Sunday from 2 30 to 4 p m. Adult teachers and members are to attend to discuss evaluation of adult classes.
NELSONVILLE The Heart Fund drive for 1966 will be sponsored for the 12th consecutive year by the Pandorian Club. Members and volunteers will conduct a house to house campaign on Heart Sunday February 20 from 1 to 3 30 p m. Mrs Martha Friedrich, chairman, announced that donations may be made in memory of an individual and sent to her at 62 East Washington Street.
An overheated stove sparked a fire at the Donald Schultz home in Longstretch. Firefighters arrived at 12 40 pm and, led by Fire Chief Clarence Hall with three volunteers, fought the blaze using a pumper and tank truck. Minor damage was reported.
Mount St Mary Hospital notes list a birth to Mr and Mrs Clayton Boudinot of Nelsonville. Admitted patients include Frank Cone of Athens Route 8 and Baby Linda K Gabriel of New Marshfield Route 1, plus Marilyn Weiss, Jack Reeves, Robert Shaner, Carlene Scott, Chris Johnson, Lester Pittman, Jona Goodman, Mrs Dennis Davis and daughter, Ford, Hope Johnson, Patricia Witham, David Swartz, William Morman, and Virgie Archer among others.
Chauncey residents share family updates as Army discharge news comes from Jerry Holcomb stationed with the First Infantry Division in Viet Nam. Mrs. Edward Noon visits relatives in Columbus while Kate Vaughn hosts weekend guests. Dayton and Cincinnati residents visit Walnut Hill and Jacksonville relatives. Greg Morris of Cincinnati Bible Seminary spends a week with his parents in Hill Street home.
Twelve members of Boy Scout Troop 253 received God and Country awards Sunday at the Gibsonville EUB Church. The Rev. Paul Hooks presented the awards to Terry Allan Vorhees, Steve Rollins, Paul Fast, William Gooley, Mike Siler, Kenneth Minehart, Robert Ricketts, Ken Wilson, Calvin Bainter and Gary Rollins.
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