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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1965

Page

8

Trade Club Urges Local Industry Growth At Logan Meeting

The Trade Club heard a push to assist local industries with better air standards and new development. New officers were sworn in by Barton A. Hall while Logan Broadcasting Co plans an FM community project to improve relations with business.

Tan Leta Nigit Brandt Mecca Room Barton A. Hall Bruce Fickle Bob King Harp Sommers James Henlein Charles Devist Heinlein

Lions hear on area job and skill needs in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio area residents heard from Donald Winefordner of the Ohio Department of Education about shifting defense funds to non defense jobs, regional poverty definitions, skilled labor shortages, and the need for local leadership and matching funds to spur Appalachia and economic recovery programs.

Logan Ohio Appalachia Ohio Valley Area Nelsonville United States Ohio Department of Education Nelsonville Lions Club Murray City the Plains Columbus Congress Jackson

Ed Lange Appointed To Board Of County Welfare

Logan Hocking County Commissioners appoint Edmond Lange to fill a vacancy on the County Child Welfare Board caused by J Richard Farmer's resignation. Lange is immediately effective. The group also approved bills totaling 774.80 for county, 2307.92 for auto and gas, and reviewed the January financial report by County Auditor Carl Engle. An insurance agreement with Holiday Insurance Agency covers 56 county engineer vehicles and three sheriff cruisers for 1224.83.

Logan — Hocking Edmond Lange County Child Welfare Board Lange J. Richard Farmer Carl Engle Holiday Insurance Agency

Chit Chat Club Plans Fundraising Drive and Dressings

The Chit Chat Club met at Mrs. Caryl Zimmer’s Walnut Hill home with co host Mrs. Pat Faires. They will join the 1965 Heart Fund Drive on February 21 and seek solicitors through Mrs. Jane Schoeman. Members planned to assist with cancer dressings and awarded prizes to Mrs. Jody Moore and Mrs. Mary Trace.

Glouster Caryl Zimmer Walnut Hill Pat Faires Jane Schoeman Cynthia Phillips Jody Moore Mary Trace

Births Admissions and Dismissals and Eagles Dance

Births announce a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Seitz of McArthur Route 1 and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sigler of Logan. Admissions list Mrs. Ralph Baker Logan Shirley Keister Laurelville Route 2. Dismissals note Mrs. Curtis Harvey Logan Route 1 and Mrs. Ralph Mohler and son Logan Route 3. Eagles to Meet: Jacksonville Eagles plan a Saturday dance 9 to 12 with guests. under 18 must be off by curfew.

Gerald Seitz McArthur Douglas Sigler Logan Ralph Baker Shirley Keister Laurelville Curtis Harvey Ralph Mohler Eagles Glouster Jacksonville Eagles

Hocking County Board opposes public funds for private schooling

The Hocking County Board of Education discussed a joint vocational school district for the area and reaffirmed support pending state approval. They also opposed using public funds for private education and approved sending the resolution to Rep. Harry Armstrong as the bus bill remains before the General Assembly.

State Department General Assembly Harry Armstrong United States Hocking County

Ohio seeks 116 million for schools via sales tax rise

Nelsonville educators and the superintendent attended a regional Athens conference to discuss the PEP program. The Ohio Council on Education proposes a one cent sales tax increase to raise 116 million for higher teacher salaries, deprived youth aid, supplies, equipment, and transportation.

Nelsonville William Friedrich General Assembly Fraedrich Friedrich OCE

Winter Sports Here Thanks To Cold Wave

Nelsonville residents take advantage of recent zero temperatures with ice skating on frozen ponds and streams in Pine Grove and surrounding areas. The Hocking River froze in sections, while some stretches remained open water along its course Thursday.

Nelsonville Pine Grove Hocking

Chauncey Church District Conference Announced

The Church of Christ district conference will meet at McArthur Sunday at 3 p.m. CYF groups from Chauncey, Trimble will also gather Sunday with sessions at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively.

Chauncey Church of Christ District Conference McArthur Cyf Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Cyf Church of Christ

Conservancy District Appraisers Elect Officers in Ohio

Newly appointed Hocking Conservancy District appraisers were sworn in by Francis White. Ralph Poston is named board member and Donald R. Johnson secretary treasurer. Goff Dunfee is chosen as vice chairman with meeting cadence set for four quarterly sessions.

Nelsonville Hocking Dunfee Athens Phil Ong Ralph Poston Logan Francis White Conservancy Distring Runway Creek Coal Co Goff Dunfee Columbia Gas of Ohio Donald R. Johnson Johnson Conservancy Court Conservancy Athens County and Hocking County Common Pleas Court John Bolin Harley Meyer Bolin

Farming Still Growing Concern Warns At Annual Meet

LOGAN Ohio Farmers group hears ex extension chief say farming remains a going concern though it loses political voice. He urges better understanding and fewer field errors plus stronger public relations. Awards given to district officials and students for service and conservation efforts. Boosters to serve soup and desserts at Trimble Junior High building Saturday.

Logan Floyd Heft Ohio Soil Conservation Committee County Soil and Water Conservation District Logan High School Trimble

Car License Reservations Begin in February for 1965 Plates

Ruth Barber, local license registrar, announced reservations for 1965 license plates from February 8 to February 20. Auto owners must bring title certificates to reserve. License plates go on sale March 1. truck licenses on March 15. Deputy registrar at Miller's Grocery Columbus Street.

Nelsonville Ruth Barber Miller’s Grocery Columbus St

Hospital Birth Announcements Reach Multiple Families

Mount St. Mary Hospital records list numerous birth notices including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Trimble and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allen of Nelsonville Route 1. Other families from Chauncey Logan Athens New Straitsville and nearby towns announce newborns and visits.

Charles Johnson Trimble Ben Allen Nelsonville Paul D. Ice Logan Doris Jo Call Buchtel Marie O’neal Chauncey Terry Shirkey New Lexington Ruth A. Walker New Straitsville Daniel Hook John Burt Athens Selah Rutter Martha Nixon Myla Hinerman Union Furnace Elian Childress Mona Wycoff Orville Donald W. Standley Glouster Paul Geiger Webster Poling Junction City Shirley Mitchell Murray City Edith Freeman David Barber Carolyn Adams Arrietta Ray Betty Roberts Shawnee Martha Philopoulos Marie O'Neal

New Law Topic For FHA Meet In Logan

Logan Federal Community Room hosts FHA officials to discuss Economic Opportunity Act provisions affecting area farmers. The meeting covers rural loans of 2500 dollars for agricultural production and related industries, with 15 year terms and about four percent interest. Details and clarifications will be studied.

Logan Logan Federal Community Room

Fireman Injured in Haydenville Chimney Fire

Logan reports a Haydenville structural blaze at 1 44 p m injuring one city firefighter Donald Schultz with first degree burns to the left forearm. Soot ignited in the chimney on the second floor of Mason Bownes residence. fire contained to floor joists and surrounding area.

Logan Haydenville Donald Schultz Mason Bownes

Eagles Hold Dance With Glen Dale Robson Orchestra

Murray City Eagles stage a Saturday night dance at the Eagles Hall from 9 30 to 12 30 hosted by Glen Dale Robson and his orchestra. Members and guests are invited to attend the socially planned event.

Nelsonville Murray City Eagles Eagles Hall Glen Dale Robson

Style Show Planned by Queen Esther Class at First Methodist

Nelsonville group Queen Esther Class presented a program on the Christian year with colors and announced a spring style show for March 30 at 8 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Mary Tignor chaired plans and committees were named with hostesses listed.

Nelsonville Ralph Barber First Methodist Church Mary Tignor Juanita Barich Lois Dean Wanda Jonas Martha Fick Nellie Haynes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pen Neutschwander John Saving Frances “Scrappy Myers Harry Spence Farmers & Merchants Bank Jacob Kellar Logan Broad Lions Club Russell Cline Ralph Clum King Sulders Supply CO N. Jad WY Ed Lange Valentimely Swisher-Lohse Pharmacy Candy Whitman & Russell-Stover Coty “Emerande New Spring American Greetings Svalentine Plush Toys Ee Chit Chat Club Hocking Valley Hospital Goff Roy Funk Henry Horn Russell Berry J. B. Wagonner Gene Bailey Lloyd Whisler Bill Massbarger Sugar Grove Goodyear William Nally Vernie Stahr Kiwanis Club Rep. Armstrong Karolyn Redd Starr-Washington High School Martha Allison South Bloomingville Carolyn Masure Karen McKibben Lynn Smith Jean Robinette Claude Harsh Clinton St. Clair Mount ST. Mary Hospital John Mullins Amherst Bradley, Laurie John Christopher Chauncey — Elementary Pta The U. S. Public Health Service Aank Bank Stee Oso Ener Rutland Karr & van Zandt Aueye Cadillac Oldsmobile Pomeroy, Ohio
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