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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1965

Page

8

Scout Troop 69 Awards Service Pins to Members

One year service pins were awarded to Nick Ogg Jerry Wilson Tom Rosser Steve Tignor Scott Coffman Rey Najm Steve Brown Robert Brooker Richard Stand Frank Mike Foughty and David Zintkind. Two year pins went to Mike Brooker Shane Mender Eddie Midkiff Tim Weaver and Jerry Wilson. Scott Mender received a three year pin Johnnie Hartley a four year pin and Ronald Hartley a five year pin. Rev J Lloyd Evans of the First Presbyterian Church sponsors troop 69 with Scout parents for their leadership.

Nick Ogg Jerry Wilson Tom Rosser Steve Tignor Scott Coffman Rey Najm Steve Brown Robert Brooker Richard Stand- Frank Mike Foughty David Zintkind Mike Brooker Shane Mender Eddie Midkiff Tim Weaver Scott Mender Johnnie Hartley Ronald Hartley J. Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church

Hospital Notes Birth and Discharges Incomplete

Hospital notes show births and dismissals including Ronald L Weaver Laurelville Route 1 and Adrien Turner Nelsonville Route 1. Emergency case Ernest Robinson 23 Laurelville Route 2 treated at 9 45 p m for an injured finger from paper wood incident.

Ronald L. Weaver Laurelville James Logan Howard Linsco

South Logan Street Repair Underway by City Crews

Logan City crews repair South Logan streets after Davey Bridge Co sewer work left soft shoulders and a soft area by the Mulberry Street sewer. Council approves action against the contractor and plans to dig 10 to 12 feet to reach the sewer for repairs.

Logan South Logan Ed Ritgers Ritgers Davey Bridge Co Rutgers Jack Moorehead Mulberry St

Lincoln's Birthday Closures Hit City and County Offices

Logan City and county offices closed today for Lincoln's birthday with regular business resuming Saturday. Farmers & Merchants Bank remains closed until Monday while other financial institutions stay open. County and city schools operate as usual.

Logan Lincoln Farmers & Merchants Bank

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Dismissals and PTA Talk

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list patient names including Clifford Stephenson Rachael Thomas Jerome Frenske Mrs Leona Bush and Mrs Elsie Underwood among discharges Paul Beckett and Bertha Elder also mentioned is engineer Robert Ehrler who will address the Rockbridge PTA on Tuesday at 7 30 p m discussing The Tone of Education Today

Clifford Stephenson New Straitsville Bert Johnson Nelsonville Rachael Thomas Jerome Frenske Athens Leona Bush Haydenville Elsie Underwood Trimble Paul Beckett Junction City A Bertha Elder Murray Ty Rockbridge Robert Ehrler Education Diamond Powerton Rockkridge Pta Ehrler Fonge of Education Toay

New Books Arrive at Nelsonville Public Library

Nelsonville Public Library announces new acquisitions on reserve Friday with checkout starting Monday. Titles include The Visitors Bench ley Catch a Brass Canary My Shadow Ran Fast P S Wilkinson The Or dways Catherine the Great Safe Secret Cow People The Power The Slender Reed The Late Bride White Lotus Funeral in Berlin A Covenant with Death Late Call Daily and Sunday I Resign You Stallion The Sea Flower The Chill and the Kill If Morning Ever Comes Tasty Cooking for Uber Diets Charles Chaplin My Autobiography Jacqueline Kennedy and more.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Benchley Sands P. S. Wilkinson Bryan Charles Chaplin Chaplin Jacqueline Kennedy Hall

Two Cited For Traffic Violations In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Alvin Clarence Durban of Johnstown Route 3 was cited for no tail lights and arrested on Canal Street. Paul Edward Smathers, 20, Nelsonville Route 1, was cited for traffic light violations at Canal and Watkins. Both must appear before the Nelsonville mayor at 7 30 p m February 20. Pomeroy Harold Davis of Pomeroy was fined $10 and costs for intoxication in Mayor Legar's court.

Nelsonville Alvin Clarence Durban Johnstown Highway Patrol Canal St. Paul Edward Smathers Canal and Watkins Pomeroy Harold Davis Charles Legar

Methodist Conference Selects New Officers

Rutland Methodist Church fourth quarterly meeting presided by Rev. Stan ley E McGuilliard elected trustees stewards church officers and leaders. Names include George Carson Jacob Schilling Ira Wolfe John Colwell Harold Rice Harvey Erlewine Carl Denison Grace Colwell Vernon Weber and others to various posts. Lay member to conference Grace Colwell listed with reserve members Lauer Hoffman Weber also appointed to committees.

Middleport Rutland Methodist Church Stanley E. McGuilliard Portsmouth C. J. Lemley George Carson Jacob Schilling Ira Wolfe John Colwell Harold Rice Harvey Erlewine Carl Denison Grace Colwell Vernon Weber Margaret Parsons James White Bernice Hoffman Jessie White Women’s Society of Christian Service Jane Lucas Methodist Youth Fellowship Ruth Erlewine Mthodist Union Colwell Lasher Hospital and Home Harold Sauer Rosalie Nichols Schilling Denison Joan Colwell Hoffman Wayne Turner Wolfe Mary Wolfe Mary Beard Lucas George White Marjorie Rice Christian Social Concerns Commission Catherine Colwell Margaret Weber Melvin Biffle Lauer Weber Turner and Carson

County Sheriff Urges Use of Seat Belts in 1964 Review

Hocking County sheriffs year end report shows only a few of 141 auto accidents involved wearers used seat belts. Several belt equipped drivers did not wear belts, including the year’s first traffic fatality with both cars belted yet unused. Sheriff notes belts can reduce injuries and save lives with front and back seat wearers at highest risk.

LOGAN Hocking County Hocking Vaughn Collins Collins

Nelsonville Private Joins Alaskan Exercise Polar Strike

Nelsonville’s PFC Morgan E. Monroe, 18, son of Theodore M. Monroe, drives at the U S Army Arctic Test Center Fort Greely Alaska, entered service August 1963 after basic at Fort Knox. he attended Nelsonville High School.

Nelsonville Morgan E. Monroe Theodore M. Monroe N. Harper St Alaska Monroe U. S. Army

Valentine Dance Planned By Eagles

Murray City residents receive notice of a Valentine dance at the Eagles Hall from 9 30 to 12 30 Saturday with Glen Dale Rob son and his band providing music. The event welcomes Eagles and guests. Nelsonville circle to meet at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian manse with Mrs J Lloyd Evans and Mrs Kathleen Boyd assisting.

Murray City Eagles Hall Glen Dale Robson Eagles Nelsonville Shafer-Mellinger First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian J. Lloyd Evans Kathleen Boyd

Chauncey Church Sets Weekend Meetings and Film

Chauncey Church of Christ holds a workers conference for teachers and officers Sunday February 14 at 2 30 p m and a Sunday evening parish service at 7 30 p m featuring the film Profiles of Promise. In personals Mrs Faye Cramer and Max Martin of Columbus were Friday guests of their mother. Mrs Jake Martin of San Mrs Luella Preston spent three days with Mrs Lettie Hintz of Nelsonville. Mrs Hintz has been ill for years. Mrs Earl Brookover and Mrs Clifton James of Parkersburg visited Mr and Mrs Charles Lebman of Millfield Tuesday.

Chauncey Church of Christ Chancey Church of Christ Chauncey Faye Cramer Max Martin Columbus Jake Martin San Luella Preston Lettie Hintz Nelsonville Hintz Earl Brookover Clifton James Parkersburg Charles Lebman Millfield

Fred's Steak House Preview Draws Business Leaders

Nelsonville opens Fred R Beasley owned steak house on Hocking and Canal Streets hosting purveyors night. Hundreds of businessmen bankers contractors and suppliers from Nelsonville Athens Logan The Plains New Lexington Zanesville Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Parkersburg Huntington W Va Shelbyville Ky New York Pittsburgh attend cocktail hour and dinner. The venue features two dining areas a circular bar with dark red carpet and walls plus modern facilities for large groups and meetings. The restaurant specializes in steaks and seafood and aims to serve Southeastern Ohio visitors.

Nelsonville Hocking and Canal Sts Shotae Fred R. Beasley Athens Logan the Plains New Lexington Zanesville Lancaster Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Parkersburg Huntington W.va Shelbyville New York Pittsburgh Ohio

York High Honor Roll Is Released

York High School releases the third six weeks honor roll with Executive Head Jack Hillyer. Named students include Grade Nine Jeff Kinnison Ramona Palmer Larry Prater Peggy Blake Martha McClain Marsha Mitchell Judy Peacock Karen Wolfe Cathy Cullison Grade Ten Peggy Christian Susan Irvin Nina Sanders Carol Hewitt Diane McDonald Libby Wagner Grade Eleven Mary Mash Cheryl McQuaid Jackie Robinson Gelinda Triplett Carol Canter Penny Coe Joy Linton Leonard Mays Jack Perry Mark Sayre Linda Bauer Linda Champ Joe Eckels Grade Twelve Donnie Brooks Sharon Cook Peggy Huntley Phil Linton Joy Rutherford Carolyn Steinbrink Ronnie Wend Nolan Brunk Billie Coe Wayne Evans Patty Klinebriel Paul Turn Barbara Smith Janine Thomas Nancy Wray Nanette Smith Merit Honor Roll includes Nolan Brunk Nanette Smith Jackie Robinson Linda Champ Karen Wolfe

Nelsonville York High School Jack Hillyer Jeff Kinnison Ramona Palmer Larry Prater Peggy Blake Martha McClain Marsha Mitchell Judy Peacock Karen Wolfe Cathy Cullison Peggy Christian Susan Irvin Nina Sanders Carol Hewitt Diane McDonald Libby Wagner Mary Mash Cheryl McQuaid Jackie Robinson Gelinda Triplett Carol Canter Penny Coe Joy Linton Leonard Mays Jack Perry Mark Sayre Linda Bauer Linda Champ Joe Eckels Donnie Brooks Sharon Cook Peggy Huntley Phil Linton Joy Rutherford Carolyn Steinbrink Ronnie Wend Nolan Brunk Billie Coe Wayne Evans Patty Klinebriel Paul Turn Barbara Smith Janine Thomas Nancy Wray Nanette Smith Nolan Br

Citizens Plan Apron Sale and Visit in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club met at Dora Calentine's home. Members discussed a trip to the Senior Citizens Center in Columbus and slated an apron sale. Two new members, Letha Hartley and Leah Fick, joined. The next meeting is Feb 22 at Elizabeth Miller's home.

Nelsonville

Mishap Reported On Logan Streets

Logan City Police investigated a minor two car collision at Main and Mulberry Streets at 2 42 p m Thursday. Ernest Chapman 29 Logan Route 4 and Gale P Monk 21 Logan Route 1 disputed right of way with no injuries or charges. Glouster Senior Progressive Study Club meets Tuesday at Hotel Gordon with plans and call for regrets.

Logan Main and Mulberry Sts Ernest Chapman Gale P. Monk Glouster Progressive Study Club Gordon Francis McAllister Sara Willis

Monroe PTO Sets Thursdays For Future Meetings

GLOUSTER The Monroe Elementary PTO voted to hold future meetings on the second Thursday of every month to avoid Hollister PTO conflicts. First and fifth grade rooms received $1 prizes for most mothers present, as a record player purchase and school lunches were discussed. David C. Smith outlined the PEP Bill and a resolution was assigned. next meeting is Thursday evening March 11 in room 5.

Glouster Monroe PTO Hollister Kurtzman McCune David C. Smith

Fire douses third car blaze at Mohler's Motel

Logan firefighters extinguished a car fire at Mohler's Motel on West Hunter Street at 8 55 p m. The blaze started from a cigarette in the front seat of Esther Carr's car on West Street and confined to upholstery pieces.

Logan Logan City Mohler

Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Meetings

Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Denver Weber plus Mr and Mrs Harold Sauer shared Wednesday dinner. A textbook committee meeting at County Superintendent O O Patterson's office included Mrs Weber representing Eastern Local and Mrs Sauer Northwestern Local. other attendees were Ybert Bowen Maurice Kant Dorothy Chaney and Rosalie Story. Betty Cline spent the weekend with Pauleeeee. J A Youngs visiting Woodsfield for a birthday. Mrs William Kitchen recovering from surgery in Chillicothe and mother Mrs Robert Reibel at her side. Mrs Arthur Stuart of Charleston came for Homer Cook's illness at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Ravenswood guests included Mr and Mrs C L Wood. Bracky Wood of Palm Beach toured here. he is on a Pratt Whitney Aircraft three tour interviewing science students.

Denver Weber Reedaville Harold Sauer Mary Ruth Joy Weber Betty Cline J. A Young Woodsfield J. J. A. Young William Kitchen Chillicothe City Hospital Robert Reibel Chillicothe Kitchen Arthur Stuart Charleston Homer Cook Veterans Memorial Stoap Hennesy Stuart Charles Me Harson George Arur C. L. Wood Ravenswood E. M. Wood Bracky Wood Palm Beach Fila Pratt-Whitney Aircraft

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