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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1963

Page

6

Logan Primary Promises To Be Largest In Years

With the filing deadline set for 4 p.m. Wednesday the Logan nominating race grows crowded. Three more candidates joined Monday bringing the mayoral field to four and an independent bid from Don Keister. Incumbent Delmar Freeman seeks re election as a Democrat.

Logan Primary Logan Don Keister Carborundum Delmar Freeman James Woods Don Light Foot Don’s Appliances Jack Moorehead Council Ralph F. Griffin Griffin Richard Collison Dollison Hull Printing Company H. V. Mack South Logan Stoltz Drug Store Louis May Joe Kreig Ernest Price Fdoward Nelson Charles L. Turner North American Aviation of Columbus Merle Ellinger James R. McLain Rolland Schorr Wilbur W. Lanning Jo-Ann Morgan Lanning Sam Bright Virginia Gane Ruth Easterling Mary Hummell Harden & Helber Julia White Edna Anthony Hocking County James Stilwell Dillon, Johnson, Stilwell and Oberlin

Hospital Trustees Set New Policies

Hocking Valley Hospital trustees unveil personnel policy changes to improve accreditation and reduce care costs. Salaried staff shift to five days weekly with full pay. hourly staff receive raises. Six paid holidays, a two week vacation, and education leave are added. Five nurses join the staff and Margaret Sheets becomes director of nurses.

Hocking Valley Hospital Margaret Sheets Grace Jones Nelsonville Betty Cragg Lancaster Merilon McLain Logan

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes and Absentia Guilty Verdict

Hospital notes list patients and dismissals from Hocking Valley Hospital including Mrs. E I VanMeter Mrs Leslie Devers Mrs Julia Bartlett and others. In absentia guilty verdict for David E Harden 29 Columbus fined 15 and costs by Hocking County Judge Vaughn Collins for speeding on Route 33 Jan 30.

E. I. VanMeter Radcliff Leslie Devers Junction City Julia Bartlett Logan Charles T. Riddlebarger Roy van Cooney McArthur David E. Harden Columbus Hocking County Vaughn Collins

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Meigs County Ohio

Notice is given that Son oman McNickle of Racine Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the estate of Charles L McNickle late of Meigs County Ohio. Dated February 1 1936 F H O Brien Judge of the Meigs County Probate Court. 2 5 36tw

Sonoman, McNickle Racine Ohio Charles L. McNickle Aqqenald Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Nelsonville Council Hears From Engineers

Nelsonville City Council in a special session heard three engineering firms present feasibility survey plans for a Hocking river dam and waterworks. Floyd G Brown Associates cut waterworks to 1000 dollars, dam 4850. Burgess Niple quoted 2000 for dam and 1500 for waterworks. Bird Associates proposed 1000 for dam first phase and variable waterworks pricing. All firms urged one firm handle both surveys. committee to report back soon.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Hocking River Floyd G. Brown Wayne Kuhn Burgess & Niple Company Norman Hatch Ohio William Hoffman Hatch Charles F. Bird Charles F. Bird Associates Worthington Bird Kuhn Area Redevelopment Administration Community Facilities Administration Washington Chicago Council Ward Phillips Utility Committee Carl Young

Civil suit filed after Route 2 crash injures Jordan spouses

Alton and Freeda Jordan sue Merton J. Slinde for 36500 in damages for injuries from a November 29 1961 collision on State Route 2 at Shadle Bridge. Freeda Jordan claims hospital bills 1581 24 lost 73 days of teaching wages 23 15 per day and surgery costs about 2000 along with pain and scarring. Alton Jordan seeks 8500 plus costs for lost work and household expenses totaling 202?0.

Point Pleasant Alton Freeda Jordan Merton J. Slinde Shadle Bridge Merton Slinde Carol Slinde Patricia Knotts Alton Jordan Jordan

Johnsons face assault charges carried to grand jury in Nelsonville

A Charlene Johnson versus Charles Johnson assault and battery case in Nelsonville was continued in Mayor William Hoffman’s court and sent to the Athens County grand jury. Roger Joe Thompson pled no contest to driving left of center before Mayor Hoffman. found guilty and fined 20 dollars with costs, but the fine suspended due to road conditions on E Walnut Street.

Nelsonville Charlene Johnson Charles Johnson William Hoffman Athens County Roger Joe Thompson Walnut Sr Hoffman E. Walnut St

Notice of Inventory Hearing for Leo B. Sisson Estate

The court announces an Inventory and Appraisement filing for Leo B. Sisson of Reedsville Ohio. A hearing is set for February 15, 1963 at 10:00 AM with any exceptions due five days prior. The clerk signs and seals the notice.

Meigs County State of Ohio Wiliam Randolph Reedsville Heart Witn Voris Leo B. Sisson Eve Ay Rien Eek Ann Voris

Valentine Dance Sponsored by Twig 7 Guild in Nelsonville

The annual Valentine Dance by Twig 7 Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will run 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the Nelsonville Eagles Hall with the Nightbeats orchestra. Door prizes and tickets at the door or from Twig members. Final Twig meeting set for Wednesday at Mrs. Robert Wilson's home.

Nelsonville Twig 7 Mount St. Mary

Appointment of Administrator for Jannie F. Mourning Estate

Notice announces Paul Mouring of 8 Second Avenue as administrator of the estate of Jannie F. Mourning late of Middleport Ohio deceased. Dated January 18, filed in Meigs County Court.

Paul Mouring Ay Pert Jannie F. Mur Fannie F Middleport Ohio F. H. O'Brien Brovate Meigs County

North Gallia High School Honor Roll Named

North Gallia High School announces its first semester honor roll as led by Principal Harley J. Cloud. Freshmen include Marguerite Bass Barry Dias Rusty Blake Mary Callicoat Phyllis Campbell and David McCarley. Sophomores are Jackie Berry Billy Bush Gary Callihan Tom Foster Joan Bradshaw Karlene Fraley Ruth McCarley and Patty Stutler. Juniors feature Linda Bartley Beatrice Crace Ira Eggleton Martha Garnes David Kennedy Sharon Louise George Barbara Kennedy and Charles G. Smith. Seniors listed are Carol Cook Sue Cregor Chessie Lee Sharon Russell and Doris Sheets.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School Harley J. Cloud Marguerite Bass Barry Dias Rusty Blake Mary Callicoat Phyliss Campbell David McCarley Jackie Berry Billy Bush Gary Callihan Tom Foster Joan Bradshaw Karlene Fraley Ruth MceCarley Patty Stutler Linda Bartley Beatrice Crace Ira Eggleston Martha Garnes David Kennedy Sharon Louise George Barbara Kennedy Charles G. Smith Carol Cook Sue Cregor Chessie Lee Sharon Russell Doris Sheets

Senior High Class Meeting at First Church of God

The senior high class of the First Church of God of New Haven West Virginia met at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Fields. Miss Eileen Fields led the business session and projects were discussed. Movies were shown by Mr Fields with several attendees present.

New Haven First Church of God of W. Va Raymond Fields Eileen Fields Mr. Fields Linda Marshall Carolyn Staats Greg Erwin Beverly Ball Robert Bush Gordon Powell Terry Pottery Sharon Fields Erma Kirby Loraine Hudson

Legion Auxiliary Sale Set For Friday Morning

The American Legion Auxiliary unit will hold a rummage sale at 8 30 am Friday at the Legion War Memorial Building. Members and friends may submit items by contacting officers to arrange for pickup of material.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary Legion War Memorial

Logan Calendar February church meetings and club events

Logan Calendar lists February gatherings across St Matthew Church and Union Furnace EUB Church including Circle Three at 9 a.m. and Circle One 1 30 p.m. Circle Two 8 p.m. Ladies Bible Class at Union Furnace EUB 7 30 p.m. Program by Mrs Dallas Worthman. Rockbridge Band Boosters Club meets 7 p.m. WSCS circles Naomi 7 30 p.m Esther 1 p.m. Duo Matres Club 8 p.m. with Mrs Don Russell. Gladys Ward Circle 7 30 p.m. Devotional leader Mrs Wesley Cannon. Special meeting Golf Association at Hocking Hills CC 7 30 p.m. at Miss Ann McKinley 27814 W Hunter St.

St. Matthew Women of the Church Church Union Furnace Eub Dallas Worthman Wiley Baker Rockbridge Methodist WSCS Naomi Esther Don Russell South Logan Gladys Ward EUB Wesley Cannon M. C. Martin Women’s Golf Association Hocking Hills Country Club

Parents Have Party For Clarence Rice

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Rice of Gallipolis hosted a birthday dinner for their son Clarence Rice of Columbus. Guests included the Rices and their grandchildren Randy and Carla, plus several relatives from Gallipolis Reynoldsburg and Columbus. George C. Shaw of Logan Monument Co attended the American Institute of Commemorative Art annual meeting in Clearwater Florida.

Gallipolis Cecil E. Rice Neil Ave Clarence Rice Columbus Tom Larry Rice Cecil Rice Randy Carla C. Leon Saunders Belle Rice Henry Scutte Judy Patrick Roy Reynoldsburg LOGAN George C. Shaw Logan Monument Co Clearwater Fla American Institute of Commemorative Art

Meigs Land Transfer to Franks for .5 Acres in Chester

Darrell D. Cleland transfers half an acre in Chester to Raymond J. Frank and Mildred E. Frank. The conveyance records a sole property transfer between named individuals within Meigs County.

MEIGS Darrell D. Cleland Raymond J. Frank Mildred E. Frank Chester

Local Cubs Enter Scout Week Activities February 7 13

Cub Scout Pack 64 will participate in Boy Scout Week from February 7 to 13 with key church services on February 10. Scouts meet at 10 15 a m Sunday in front of the Methodist Church in uniform and wear uniforms to school during the week. A window display at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices marks observance. Activities extend to February 26 for the Blue and Gold banquet where many boys will receive awards.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Births Report At Mount St Mary Hospital

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list births for families including Mr and Mrs Farley Brun ton Galouster Route 1 a daughter and Mr and Mrs Paul Dixon Athens a son. Other entries include Walter Seckman Gore Mrs Jane Robinson Athens Route 5 Donald A Campbell Glouster Route 2 and Mrs Goldie Katzenbach New Marshfield among many.

Farley Brunton Glouster Paul Dixon Athens Walter Seckman Gore Jane Robinson Donald A. Campbell Goldie Katzenbach New Marshfield Susan Haskins Nelsonville

Car Strikes Bed In Gallipolis Minor Damage

Gallipolis police report a 10 35 a m collision at Fourth and Vine with no injuries or charges. Delores Meadows Route 2 Gallipolis swerved onto Vine and hit a metal bed on Ross Scurvelli s truck. Elks lodge in Nelsonville to hold regular meeting at 8 p m today on Hocking Street.

Gallipolis Fourth and Vine St Delores ELKS Nelsonville Elks Lodge Hocking Street

DAR Meeting Guests Book Reviews in Gallipolis

The French Colony Chapter DAR met at Mrs. Howard I. Neal's home with 15 members and one guest, Mrs. Francis W. Shane, who reviewed Rich Nations and Poor Nations by Barbara Ward. A Feb. 22 meeting at Tye's restaurant with the Sons of the American Revolution was announced. Mrs. Lawrence Gates, regent, presided as refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Gallipolis French Colony Howard I. Neal Francis W. Shane Lawrence Gates Neal Glen Bagshaw J. J. Pannabaker

Ex County Woman Dies In Miami

Margaret E. Wynkoop aged 57 formerly of Athens County died Sunday in Mercy Hospital Miami Florida. She is survived by her husband Ralph a daughter Barbara Mosure of Miami a brother Wilfred Emish and a sister Cathryne Spiker both of Columbus and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Friends may call Thursday at Leach and Son funeral home Columbus.

Columbus Margaret E. Wynkoop Miami Fla Mercy Hospital Ralph Barbara Mosure Wilfred Emish Cathryne Spiker Wynkoop Athens County Green Lawn Nelsonville Leach and Son Funeral E. Main Parkview

Butler to Visit West Virginia High Schools

Dr. R C Butler of West Virginia University planned a tour to encourage college attendance. He was to visit Wahama High School Tuesday afternoon and then Point Pleasant and Hannan High Schools Wednesday.

Point Pleasant R. C. Butler West Virginia University West

Meigs County land transfers and Scout meeting in Nelsonville

Meigs County transfers list multiple property deeds in Rutland Syracuse Salem Racine Chester Two and others as Arnold Grate Pauline Markins Julian Hill and more convey parcels. Boy Scout Troop 66 meets at the K of P Building from 7 to 8 30 p m with advancement training after a Sunday hills hike.

Arnold Grate Mildred Grate G. H. Pratt Rutland Pauline M. Markins Willie O. Dyer Maxine Dyer Adelbert O. Lee Vazie Lee Julian A. Hill Syracuse Julian Hill Inez Hill Selah V. Weatherby Oscar Weber Zelda Weber Harry Benjamin Perry Nellie Gay Perry Chester Arlene F. Parsons Myron Parsons Clair F. Shenefield Salem Coell J. Wetherholt Harold Weatherholt James Jividen Edith Jividen Carroll Lester Teaford Eva F. Teaford Racine BOY Scouts Nelsonville Boy Scout K of P

Auxiliary to Meet Nelsonville at Legion War Memorial Building

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion auxiliary unit will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Legion War Memorial Building. All members are asked to attend. E M Sutphin income tax assistant will be at the Mason County sheriff s office to aid West Virginia income tax filers on February 18 25 March 11 18 and April 1 8 9.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion War Memorial Point Pleasant E. M. Sutphin Mason County

Advisors to meet Nelsonville Assembly advisers

The Advisory Board of the Nelsonville Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls will meet at 7 30 p m today at the home of Mrs O B Carpenter on State Route 278.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Assembly Order of Rainbow For Girls O. B. Carpenter

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger John Finnearty Effie Arthur Dauer Marion Morgan Frank Bell Laurelville Albert Wilson Body Shop Poplar St Tel Mechem Havana Orlando Martinez Varadero Beach Martinez Nelsonville Council A&b ITY AN & Savings CO Scotty Roberts W. Washington St Second Street Public Square E. Main Street Pomeroy Guild North Gallia Legion Chichester Barre Barre Granite Association Logan Monument Co., Inc W. Main St Scout Mount ST. Mary Hospital Richard Smith and Son Jacksonville Jerrold Lee Hite New Straitsville Charlie Biggs James Myers Thomas Shifflet Merle Levering Corning Katheleen Gardner Butler
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