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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
12
The Murray City Eagles sponsor a dance from 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m with Starr Valley Dance Boys providing music.
Logan High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting on May 28 at 8:15 p.m. in the high school auditorium followed by a dance at the armory at 10. Dr. Tom Price chairs the event and class reunions contact Mrs. Wilbur Lanning Jr. and Mrs. Dean Wittekind.
Nelsonville Ohio journalists report the Athens Hocking Board and Ohio Realtors Association held a luncheon at Fred's Steak House. President Elmer Jones announced plans for observance of Realtors' Week and regular meetings to be held on the third Wednesday monthly.
Nelsonville The Peoples Bank vice president Richard Hubbard told the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club about growth and expansion in the Hocking Valley. A Q and A followed. Members voted to sponsor a Buckeye Girls State delegate and to host Nelsonville High senior girls.
Nelsonville TV Cable president Gene Edwards will discuss the franchise on a closed circuit program at 8 p m Thursday replying to Mayor Earl Hilleary who opposes the deal. The Nelsonville council had granted the franchise earlier, with the mayor weighing a veto. He argues there is no need for an exclusive contract since a lease already covers pole use and a 20 year term could complicate future transfers without rate guidelines.
Glouster Seaman Recruit Harry J. J. Messbarger, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Messbarger of Glouster, is a basic trainee at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. After seven weeks of basic training he will be assigned to a school shore station or ship.
Nelsonville reports Mayor William Hoffman presided over pleas of guilty and fines for multiple offenses. Wilber Thompson, 46, Nelsonville Route 2, fined $10 and costs for profane language. Richard M. Nixon, Adams Sr., fined $5 and costs for stop sign violation. Shamel Rushwin, 18, Youngstown, forfeited a $20 bond for passing in an intersection. James Crabtree, Harper St., fined $10 and costs for disturbing the peace and jailed when unable to pay. Anthony Montonera, Columbus, ordered to appear before the mayor after posting a $20 bond for passing on a curve.
GLOUSTER The Glouster Kiwanis Club held a Ladies Night Valentine party at Hotel Gordon. Thomas Chesser, state parole officer, spoke on his duties. Dinner was served to numerous couples and guests from Athens, including Clara Patterson and Rev. Fr. Anthoney Nickel.
Mrs Golda Nelson of Nelsonville, Jackson Sr., said Wednesday she has resigned from the Medicare Alert assignment after one day of clerical work at the Athens courthouse. She directs any Medicare plan questions to other committee members.
Logan Bureau of Unemployment claims for Hocking and Athens Counties fell 19 from the prior week and 13 percent from the year before. Hocking and Athens reported 432 and 434 claims respectively, totaling 866, with 42 and 43 initial claims. Harold Zimmerman cited fewer temporary layoffs as the likely cause and noted 15 Logan job listings including a boiler fireman and parole officer, plus patrol recruit ads at the State Highway Patrol.
Mrs. Sara W. Willis hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club at the Hotel Gordon. Miss Ann Williams presented An Unsung Hero, Harry S. Truman, detailing his presidency and hardships and read Clare Booth Luce on the unveiling of a Truman statue in Athens Greece. A red white and blue decor and Uncle Sam centerpiece accompanied a dessert service. Attendees included Miss Merle Danford and several Mrs. and Miss names.
Teenage Republican Club hosts adult Republicans and district candidates at the Little House on Myers Street Saturday at 7 30 p m. Guest speaker James E Betts chairman of the Ohio League of Young Republicans. All Republicans invited to attend.
Logan Executive Head Fred Good announced a $4352 grant from the U S Health Education and Welfare Department to buy instruction materials and pay guidance costs in an enrichment program for seventh graders. Former instructor Frank Masure was hired to run the program with 15 students chosen for reading spelling history and other subjects. Adults plan party Chauncey The Trimble Church of Christ young adult class will hold a party Saturday at 7 30 p m.
Airman James K. McDonald completed three months of non destructive metal analysis training at Chanute Illinois and visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter McDonald before returning to Tyndall Air Force Base Florida. The Plains junior class sponsors a donut sale for February 19 with delivery and contact numbers provided. Mrs Ray Koehler hosted the Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary birthday observance with several members present. GLOUSTER Mrs Jane Van Fossen joins Eagles Auxiliary as new member and a Valentine party followed the business session
The Sunday Messenger recalls a past West Logan controversy over the term Mudsock and notes locals’ objection to inappropriate nicknames. The piece mentions photographer Skip Humphrey and a Muddy feet prankster roaming Skip’s lawn. It also observes a toddler’s attention to fast paced TV commercials.
Logan Police Chief Roy Kelch recalls a round with Chillicothe Chief George Rice on Hocking Hills. Kelch, jokingly dubbed "world's worst golfer," carded a potential course record before a disastrous back nine, a duffed shot, and a 10 on a par five.
Two Logan High seniors said they attended a meeting that evening and had been present the day the Aerial yearbook photo was taken, leading them to be regarded as members of the group.
Readers discuss the influence of Batman and Robin across comics media and youth outreach programs. Local librarians note the duo's enduring appeal boosts interest in crime-fighting themes and mentorship narratives.
A Logan resident notes multiple spoutings ruined by heavy snow and ice, suggesting more incidents may follow. The remark implies ongoing weather-related damage and user concern without detailing specific sites or dates.
The Logan Euterpean Club voted to donate 500 to the Hocking Valley Community Hospital music unit. The gift, in the Mary Taggart Blasius Music Fund name, honors donor Mrs. Blasius who started the fund with 100 and a bronze plaque will be placed at the hospital.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes a permit transfer for Friendly Tavern at 116 North Columbus Street Nelsonville. The transfer moves ownership from J. P. Taverns Inc to James E. and Iris E. Dotson.
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