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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1970

Page

22

Trade Board Moves Meeting Amid Dues Talk and Amendments

Wilbur Mender reports on a Wednesday night session where members moved the agenda along, approving committee nominations and constitution amendments. The meeting heard insists on dues to cover inflation erosion, while Route 3 improvements and a new director election framework were detailed. Gov Jack Oakley adjourned after a year of service as Past Governor Willan Mechem presented a plaque of appreciation.

Allendals Arnival Nessoiiilie Board Meeline Laporte Néston Marely Nommunimg Tataller Tar Tittle Tme Trade Board Nelsons Ile Westmont Compulsion On Liv Hanine Presdiay Charles Swaiet Ita Spays Nelsonville John Panter Jack Oakley Willan Mechem Board of Trade

Farmers And Merchants Bank Chooses Officers

Logan stockholders met for the annual meeting as directors reelected Ralph Bicorchesd Lester Yo Risch Clarence Blosser Fred Hulls Robert Keynes Barton Holl Fred Blurray Carl Harsh and James King Jr to the board for 1970 Holl was named chairman. New officers elected were Donald Wood and Clara Edgar assistant cashiers Edgar is the first woman officer since the bank’s 1910 founding. The bank’s resources topped 18 million for 61st year in 1889 with 400000 moved from undivided profits to surplus and capital at 200000 with 1.16 million surplus enabling a 130000 loan to a single customer.

Logan Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ralph 9. Bicorchesd Lester Yo Risch Clarence Blosser Fred E Hulls Robert Keynes Barton A. Holl Fred Blurray Carl C. Harsh James R King Holl Moore Herschel Bensenhaver Ted McVey Ted W. Sanders John Gilogly Donald P. Wood Clara B. Edgar Edgar Te Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank Moorehead Logan Areca

Three Petitions Filed In Hocking County

Logan petitions seek two May levies for Hocking County operations and a renewal for the health department to voters. A Democratic candidate James R MecCram filed for county commissioner. Logan City Board of Education requested a new 7 mill levy.

Logan Hocking Logan City

Degree Conferred At Philodorian Lodge Meeting

Nelsonville reports that the Master Degree will be conferred on one candidate at Philodorian Lodge No. 157 F and AM during its regular meeting Monday at 7 pm in the Masonic Hall Worshipful Master Harry West announced. After the meeting a beans meal with ham and corn bread and fresh country butter will be served.

Nelsonville Philodirian Lodge No. 157 F&am Fem Masonic Hall Harry West

Former Logan Youth Has Rheumatic Fever

Michael Lawter confined to his Luckey home with rheumatic fever. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lawler, Mike and family moved from Logan after a year at the Goodyear Plant. Parents say friends from temporary school church and neighborhood send cards.

Michael Lawter Luckey Jack Lawler Mike Logan Goodyear Tpentary School

Two Mishaps Investigated in Logan Area

Logan Ohio area police report two accidents on Thursday. Edre Hankinson, 37, of Logan Route 2, drove off Parkway Drive near Skyline Trailer Court and rolled but landed upright after trying to avoid Harold Culp of Logan Route 2. Hankinson cited for failure to yield. A second collision on Route 664 South near Skyline Trailer Court involved Robert Beck, 24, of Logan Route and Thomas Speckey, 21, of Logan Route. No injuries cited.

Logan Hocking County Parkway Drive Skyline Trailer Court Curks Robert L. Beck Logan Rower Thomas Ae Speckey Logan Houte

Huron City Council Reenacts 1% Income Tax

In Huron Ohio the city council reenacted a one percent city income tax repealed in November to cover an anticipated budget deficit of 150000 dollars this year.

Huron Ohio

Franklin County youths held after chase theft incident

Police chased a stolen car across Franklin County toward Nelsonville and Route 93. Three youths were captured at Watkins Shoe. two fled but were later arrested at Shafer's Laundromat. The vehicle wrecked on Anchoon Street near a utility pole. No injuries reported.

Lancaster Logan Aley Lury Lanenster Logan Qiks Nelsonvile Custom Ino Nelsonville Watkins Shoe Lieveltiy

St Johns History Recounted at Local Society Meeting

The Woeking Cour in Historica Society held a Thursday night session at Logan Federal Community Tom bear. Clea Montgomery presented a report on St John Catholic Church history based on a writen history from the 19 1998 dedication of the present building. A picture of the frame church prior to the current structure aided understanding. President Clinton Poling welcomed 25 members and guests, and refreshments were served afterward hosted by Loretta Poling.

Ogan Logan Tom Bear St John Catholic Clea Montgomers Wientgomery Foy Bfe St John's Church Clinton Poling Loretta Poling

Hocking Driver Guilty in County Court

Eugene F. Karr 41 of South Perry was found guilty of venular manslaughter after an accident on Route 180 near Lynn's Car Lot. Judge James Stilwell sentenced him to 30 days in jail with a $200 fine and costs, suspended for six months. Imposition of sentence to be withheld until Feb 6 for a doctor's report on his condition and payment ability. Stephenson, Charlotte M. 43, and Davat Jamar Stephenson, 44, both of South Perry were involved. Stephenson Charlotte was a passenger in a car driven by Davat Jamar Stephenson. he died in the collision.

Karr Lynn Charlotte BM. Stephenson Davat Jamar Stephenson South Perry Beacon Colliston

Americanism Theme At Nelsonville Elks Event

Nelsonville Emblem Club District Deputy Night honored Polly Sell of Jackson as guest of honor. Eighteen officers attended as Ethel Ma Cheng was installed first guard and Kate Mechem recording secretary. Guests came from Logan Athens Jackson Gallipolis. buffet supper followed, rooms decorated in red white and blue.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Une" Elks Hall Supreme District Polly Sell Jackson Ethel Ma Cheng Kate Mechem Logan Athens Galli Polis Dianne Ruffman Charlotte Brady Peggy Bailey Sondra Hoce Ethel Diath Ery Chainman

Cub Scouts Set Training at Immanuel Church

Cub Scouts hold a three week training program for adult leaders and committee members at Immanuel United Methodist Church starting February 3 at 7 30 pm. Check Turner will conduct the sessions and all interested persons are invited to attend.

Logan Immanuel United Methodist Check Turner

GE Union Talks With Company at Logan Glass Plant

Officers of Local 1017 American Flint Glass Workers Union and General Electric Logan Glass Plant met for about an hour Friday to discuss local matters amid a walkout affecting 135 cites since October 26. A spokesman said another meeting is planned early next week to prepare a proposal for the unions’ consideration. The session, deemed productive, included Albert Vollero and Logan Glass Plant representatives Robert Gosnell, Round Lass, Robert Sayers, and Cleveland’s Bil Cronemeyer, lamp division union relations specialist.

Logan American Flint Glass Workers Union General Electric Logan Glass the &&H Local 1017 Albert Vollero Logan Glass Plant Robert Gosnell Round Lass Robert Sayers Cleveland Bil Cronemeyer Lamp Division

Eight Petitions Filed For May Primary County Committeemen

Logan filings list seven Democrats and one Republican for county committee seats. Democrats include Harald Daubenmier Charles Waugh Ciarle Walker Clay Rafferty and Lester Derr among others. Republicans include Charle Gambrel. Petitions accepted until 4 pm February 4 at the Election Board office in the Hocking County Courthouse.

LOGAN Harald Daubenmier Manon Township Lloyd Ellinger Rockbadge Rockbridge Edward F. Dalton Angle Ave Charles Waugh W. Second St Ciarle Walker New Straitsvile Gore-Fatls Clay Rafferty New Plymouth Starr Township Lester C. Derr East St Charle Gambrel Second St Election Board Hocking County

River Falls Citizens Draft Litter-Bug Campaign

A River Falls ecology group with 91 members launches a litter-bug campaign against no deposit, no return policies. The efforts aim to get bottlers to require deposits and to urge buyers to return bottles to stores, addressing bottles strewn along roadsides. James Lenfister organized the River Falls Ecology Action Group to collect discarded bottles and promote a return-to-store policy.

River Falls Wis

Two Nelsonville residents fined for traffic and intoxication

William Glary, 44, of Nelsonville Route 1, arrested on intoxication charges, pleaded guilty in Nelsonville. He was fined 310 and costs. Larry Doughty of Buchtel was cited for a red light violation, waived a hearing and paid a 10 dollar fine plus costs.

Nelsonville William Glary Larry Doughty Buchtel

Pvt Alten S. Bentley Stationed at Ft Sill

Nelsonville resident Pvt Alten S. Bentley, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bentley, is stationed at Ft Sill. He attended Nelsonville York City High School and enlisted November 1. His military address is Pvt Alten S Bentley 28542 4940 Battery A 1st AIT Bde USATC Feld Artillery Fourth Platoon Ft Sill Okla.

Nelsonville Alen Stirm Bentley Robert Bentley Ft Sill Nelsonville-York City Army Oy Alten S. Bentley AIT USATC Feld Artillery Ft Sul Okla

Nelsonville March of Dimes Drive Totals $341 47

Nelsonville reports door to door collection for the March of Dimes event raised 341 47 with 30 women canvassing from 6 pm. Mrs Mabel Haffner chairs the effort and a full report will follow. The Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors the campaign.

Nelsonville Mabel Haffner Business and Professional Women's Club

Hospital Hearing Set in Hocking County Suit

Logan February hearing date fixed for a medical dispute at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Doctors challenge trustees authority to grant surgical privileges to Dr Pritchard while doctors Siehl and Rauch seek dismissal. Judge W Henston Sauer, assigned by Ohio Supreme Court, will oversee the case with multiple motions for more definite relief.

Hocking County Commo Pleas Court

Nelsonville Meetings Lead Rainbow Assembly and Legion Post

The Advisory Board of Nelsonville Assembly No 109 International Order of Rainbow for Girls will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Magonic Temple. Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion will hold a regular meeting Monday at 7 45 p m at the Lesson War Memorial Building.

Nelsonville Assembly International Order of Rainbow For Girls Wil Magonic Temple Glenford Dugan Anencan Legion Lesson War Memorial

Unlucky Ridge Animals Aid and Fleeing Pets Story

A narrator recalls kept dogs and a cat named Chloris during days on a ridge. Fluger the dog, later a coal-truck helper, disappears then returns near the laundromat. Chloris the cat adapts oddly to kitchen life, stealing food, yet catching mice. author notes her weight gain and doglike habits amidst farmyard routines.

Shay Lown Uney Vaush Kuttens Muwler Quinn T Hollow Hogan's Bar The Legion Fluger Don Lantz Don New Town Logan Chloris Bnowdocks

Goodyear Wives Plan Tour of Logan Plant

Goodyear wives meet Friday night plan to tour the Logan Goodyear plant. After the tour they will visit Mr Lk Hylaiay at 788 Wood St for refreshments and a business meeting discussing final plans for the state's Goodyear Spring Dance scheduled for March.

Logan — Godityear Goodyear Mmembers Aiv Lk Hylaiay Wood St

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Wilbur Mender Huron City Council Franklin County Nelsony Nelsong Fom Cullan Ray Weight Dris Yi Watkins Arate Jackson Aerts Bud St. John’s Club 97 Cub Scouts Bentley Ft. Sill Allen Frankport Sy How Lucky Jiow 15 Legislatve Research Commission Wi Price Logan Plant Elberfelds Laura Berkshire Betty Hartford Vicki Vaughn Toni Todd Pomeroy
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