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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1966

Page

3

Prosecutor Delays Sewer Case Against Logan Man

Logan County prosecutor waits for ground to thaw before pressing the sewer dispute with Wayne Ball of Logan Route 2. Ball and his attorney Phil Henderson pleaded not guilty to a charge of discharging sewage into a public ditch. County Engineer Clyde Underwood filed the charge on December 23 and cemented a ditch area on Ball property on December 30. A tile search was discussed but denied. a warrant will be sought to dig up the tile when conditions allow. Arraignment occurred before Judge Vaughn Collins.

Logan Forrest Moore Wayne Ball Ball Phil Henderson Clyde Underwood Moore Henderson Vaughn Collins

Nelsonville Snow Job Continues on City Streets

Over the weekend snow and ice were cleared from Columbus, Washington, Fayette and Franklin streets using extra trucks and two city dump trucks. Snow piled on the Baird lot behind Columbus Street raises flood concerns if melting overwhelms sewers. Canal route surface, Public Square area cleared, though some streets remain packed with snow.

Nelsonville Columbus Washington Fayette Franklin Baird Lot Columbus Street Columbus St City Columbus Sts Public Square

Nelsonville court fines and bonds forfeited in weekend actions

In Nelsonville Mayor Earl Hillearys court Patrick Allen of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 10 dollars and costs and committed to Athens County Jail. Alva Sowards of Sandusky forfeited 25 dollars bond on a bad check charge. Thelma M Bateman forfeited 20 dollars bond for abandoning a motor vehicle on a highway. Logan bank lobby redecorated with drapes and paint.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Patrick Allen Athens County Alva Sowards Wilbert St Sandusky Francis Abdella Thelma M. Bateman

Nelsonville FBLA Members Plan To Attend Toledo Convention

Nelsonville High School FBLA delegates Glenna Shafer Karen Keller Mary Jane Watkins and Jeanie Pedigo will attend the 1966 state FBLA convention in Toledo. Shafer is Southeast Ohio District vice president and helped start a chapter at Marietta High School. The Nelsonville chapter will exhibit a project and scrapbook for the first time.

Nelsonville FBLA Toledo Glenna Shafer Karen Keller Mary Jane Watkins Jeanie Pedigo Miss Shafer Don Shafer W. Columbus Sr Southeast Ohio Warren Shafer Lancaster Miller High Gallipolis Ironton North Lima Crooksville

Furnishings Sought For The Hummel Family

Nelsonville fire chief Clarence Hall appeals for household goods for the Mrs Laura Hummel family after a Tuesday morning blaze destroyed two Public Square business buildings. The family lived in a second floor Center Cafe apartment and needs all types of furnishings. contact at the city building.

Nelsonville Laura Humme Clarence Hall Hummel

Woman Cited After Wreck on Snowy Nelsonville Streets

Nancy L. Pittman of Nelsonville Route 2 was cited for improper passing after a two car collision on Fulton Street Saturday afternoon. The incident involved a Nelsonville Cab Co. taxi driven by Edgar Payles, 27, of Nelsonville. Pittman was ordered to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Nelsonville Nancy L. Pittman Fulton St Nelsonville Cab Co Edgar Payles

Nelsonville Ex GI Seeks Aid for Viet Nam Victims

Nelsonville resident Nelson Hammond, a Vietnam veteran, led a drive to send clothing and medical supplies to South Vietnamese civilians. He notes a misaddressed parcel and calls aid to be sent via Chaplain Mallory APO San Francisco 96337, inviting inquiries at his home.

Nelsonville David Hammond Eleanor Hammond W. Washington Sr Armed Services Viet Nam Hammond Mallory 62Nd- 52Nd APO San Francisco Calif

Scout Week Observed by Nelsonville Boy Scout Units

Nelsonville units Scout Week events mark the 56th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Troops 64 66 69 Explorer Post 70 and Cub Packs 64 65 join in window displays programs and a family night dinner for Troop 69 at First Presbyterian Church.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Movement United States Buchtel Poston York Two First Presbyterian Church

Man Is Hospitalized After Fall In Snow

Nelsonville reported a man fell in his yard rolling into an embankment and lay in the snow about 90 minutes before aid arrived. He was admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital. The retiree worked for Backus Lumber Co. Local police also filed a vehicle abandonment charge against Thelma Bateman. Dennis Wilkes faces a headlight citation in mayor court at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday. In Logan, Edyth Tremper reported theft of a toolbox and tools worth 50 to 75 dollars from her car behind 84 West Main Street.

Nelsonville Ed Bateman St. Charles St Mount St. Mary Hospital Backus Lumber Co Thelma McSherry Bateman Washington St Dennis Wilkes Logan Edyth Tremper Main St

Births and dismissals recorded at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Hospital notes list births for families including Fish er New Lexington Shutts Nelsonville Loudner Deanville Newlon Nelsonville Dixon Zaleski McClellan Glouster Big house Nelsonville Weiss Athens Ratliff New Lexington Bum gardner Nelsonville Dwight Martin Murray City Mary Young New Marshfield Cook Corning Spencer New Straits ville Morris Shawnee Martin Nelsonville Schrader Logan Mash Nelsonville Bessie Carlin Nelsonville Route 2 Bateman Nelsonville. dismissals include Starr Logan Route 3 Baker Athens Campbell Nelsonville Kathy Stanley New Plymouth Route 1 Dufford Logan Route 4 William Brown Carbondale Van Atta Logan Scott Glouster Route 3 Kelly Columber Logan Huber Junction City Route 1 Louise Wood Nelsonville Route 2 Hoyd Albany Wiseman Albany Route 1 Wemmer Nelsonville Cone Athens Route 3 Frances Smith Nelsonville Burt Athens Evelyn Barr Bremen Galvin Ray Nelsonville.

Sarah McClellan Glouster Mathew Bighouse Zaleski Marilyn Weiss Athens Charles Ratliff New Lexington Mertie Burrows Nelsonville John Bumgardner Dwight Martin Murray City Mary Young New Marshfield Bessie Cook Corning Reginald Spencer New Straitsville Charles Morris Shawnee Edward Martin Shirley Davis Karen Schrader Logan Rita Mash Bessie Carlin Ed Bateman Lawrence Starr William Baker Doris Campbell Kathy Stanley New Plymouth Beatrice Dufford William Brown Carbondale Frank van Atta Carlene Scott Kelly Columber Emma Huber Junction City Louise Wood Dolores J. Hoyd Albany

Loss In Hocking Shed Fire near Logan

Logan firefighters responded to a blaze at the John Mohler home four miles east of town. The 12 by 20 foot shed burned, valued at 500 dollars, fuel came from a natural gas hookup, and Mohler lacked insurance. Nine firemen fought the two hour fire after a neighbor reported it at 3 p.m.

Logan Robert Courter John Mohler Courter Mohler

Sleigh Rider Hurt After Sled Hits Car On Walnut Street

Bruce Stevens 12 of Lake Burr Oak Boulevard sustained a face cut and a bloody nose after his sled hit a car bumper on Walnut Street at 3 p.m. Saturday. Patrick S. Sayers 23 of Buchtel drove about ten mph. no citations were issued.

Nelsonville Bruce Stevens Eugene Stevens Lake Burr Oak Blvd Walnut St Third St Patrick S. Sayers Buchtel

Logan Education Advancement Program Meeting Tonight

The Logan Education Advancement Program meets tonight at 8 in the junior high music room. Special guest R. E. Augspurger from Columbus will speak as executive director of Citizens for Education in Ohio.

Logan R. E. Augspurger Columbus Citizens For Education In Ohio

Two Deny Break-Ins Third Man Pleads Guilty In Park Thefts

Logan three young men were arraigned before Judge Vaughn Collins in a park area theft case. Charles Fetheroll pled guilty to breaking and entering at Joseph Adkins property and is jailed on 300 bond. Sam Pinkstock pled not guilty to receiving stolen goods with 500 bond. Melvin Hartshorn pled not guilty to breaking and entering with 300 bond. Four others were bound over to the grand jury with 300 bonds each. Sheriff Paul Hartman led the charges after weeks of investigation.

Logan Hocking Vaughn Collins State Park Charles Fetheroll Joseph Adkins Common Pleas Court Sam Pinkstock Thomas Leimer Melvin Hartshorn Adkins Grand Jury Paul Hartman

Nelsonville Emblem Club Meeting Set

A regular meeting of the Nelsonville Emblem Club is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Hall

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