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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1965

Page

10

Recreation Commission Opens Early Applications for Summer Posts

Nelsonville city recreation commission begins accepting applications for summer jobs at the city park and swim pool. Positions include pool and recreation director 375 dollars monthly assistant director lifeguard and attendant roles with age and certification requirements, deadline March 15 1965. Applicants must mail forms to Max Adkins secretary City Recreation Commission City Building.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Commission Max Adkins City Park City Building

Divorce Granted in Hocking Court for Jean Brooks

Jean Brooks receives divorce from Charles Brooks on gross neglect grounds. Custody of six minor children awarded to the plaintiff with support set at 55 dollars weekly. Defendant granted visiting rights with support payments to begin February 20 by order of the court.

Jean Brooks Charles Brooks

Bandsmen To Perform At Meeting

Nelsonville club Pirouette holds February session at Sara Cline home with Judy Thompson presenting The Life Of Lincoln. Plans discussed include legislation day on March 25 and an April party for husbands. High school band to provide entertainment for March meeting hosted by Pat Cline.

Nelsonville Lincoln Judy Thompson Pirouette Club Sara Cline Beverly French Alma Midkiff Sue Warren Martha Fick Washington St Pat Cline

Bible Group Talks Of Friendship At Logan Meeting

The Ruth Heft Bible Boosters met at the Presbyterian Church Westminster House for a February study of Samuel and the meaning of friendship. Members discussed historic February dates, shared hymns and prayers, and refreshments were served at Brandt's Restaurant after the meeting.

Logan Ruth Heft Bible Boosters Presbyterian Church Brandt

Bill would let state help pay election costs

Columbus report details a measure to fund county participation in statewide elections. Four small county lawmakers estimate the plan could save counties about 5 million dollars in the last presidential cycle. Sponsors include Reps. Hiestand Armstrong Kerns and Cassel. Democrats to speak Nelsonville notice invites candidates to IOOF Hall.

Columbus House Joseph Hiestand R-Highland Harry L. Armstrong R-Hocking Lloyd G. Kerns R-Union F. K. Cassel R-Wyandot

Troop 66 Family Night Planned Next Tuesday

Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 66 schedules a 7 p.m. family night in the Pythian Building dining room. It will be a get acquainted session for leaders committees parents and scouts with entertainment badge awards and a brief scouting activities report. Families are asked to bring sandwiches and cookies for refreshments.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Pythian

Mount St Mary Hospital Births Admissions and Dismissals

Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs William Hemsworth Logan and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Earl Davis Logan Route 3. Admissions list Sharon McManaway Jacksonville Ruth A White Albany Linda Burchfield Nelsonville Route 2 Master Robert Young Nelsonville Arthur Cross Athens Route 1 James Pickett Nelsonville Route 2 Ralph Newman Buchtel. Dismissals include Dow Pincelli and daughter Chauncey and others from Albany Nelsonville Chauncey Chauncey Nelsonville etc. Blood used four units.

William Hemsworth Logan Earl Davis Sharon McManaway Jacksonville Ruth A. White Albany Linda Burchfield Nelsonville Robert Young Arthur Cross Athens James Pickett Ralph Newman Buchtel Dow Pincelli Chauncey James Francisco

Fines Levied By Mayor In Logan Court

Logan Mayor Jack Moorehead fined three residents in his court on Wednesday. Cecil T. Chaffin 50 of New Straitsville paid 10 dollars and costs for driving left of center. Glen A. Gartner 37 of Logan Route 4 paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding. William L. Poling 28 of 807 Third St. had intoxication and disorderly conduct charges dropped but must pay court costs. Martha Poling filed the charges. Joshua Edward Matheny of Logan pleaded no contest to an excess speed charge and was found guilty with a 20 dollar fine and costs in Nelsonville before Mayor William Hoffman.

Logan Jack Moorehead Cecil T. Chaffin New Straitsville Glen A. Gartner William L. Poling Third St Martha Poling Nelsonville Joshua Edward Matheny William Hoffman

Korean Boy Delivers Homeland Talk at Nelsonville Church

Kyung Sam Min from Seoul Korea and a mechanical engineering student at Ohio University spoke at a pot luck dinner at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nelsonville. He shared color slides and discussed life, customs, religions, and food, followed by a general discussion.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jackson Harper Sts Ohio University Kyung Sam Min West Washington St Athens Seoul Korea Min

Logan Street Patchwork Underway In Logan City

Logan city crews repair winter storm damage by patching holes on streets and monitor the South Logan area. Service Director Ed Rutgers says good weather allows patching to finish before work on the N Mulberry storm sewer area begins. A 40 foot street section will be dug up to fix a long standing trouble spot.

Logan Logan City

Logan Man Sentenced for DWI After Minor Collision

Chester H. Speelman of 345 Short St. was arrested at Mulberry and Front for driving while intoxicated after backing into a car driven by E. Tolbert, 26. Mayor Jack Moorehead fined him 150 dollars and costs and ordered three days in jail.

Logan Mulberry and Front Sts Chester H. Speelman Short St Jack Moorehead Speelman E. Tolbert Nelson

Unemployment Declines In Hocking Valley Area

Logan and Athens Counties show lower unemployment claims last week with total 999 filings. Initial claims drop in Logan from 79 to 42 and Athens from 73 to 39 while continued claims fall in both counties, with job openings listed including waitresses and a nurse aide. Interested persons may visit 30 S. Spring St. or call EV5-5609.

Logan Hocking Athens Homer Schein Ohio State Employment Service Schein S. Spring St

Party Honors Three Women on Birthdays in Nelsonville

A surprise party honoring Mrs. Pauline Miller Mrs. Margaret Ann Peppers and Mrs. Margaret Gordelle for their Feb 10 birthdays was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Oren Miller on Edwards Street Attendees included Mrs. Louis Dexter Trudy Dexter Jack Dexter Mrs. Betty Williams Mr and Mrs Arden Bannister Chat Wooson Ernest Chapman Mr and Mrs Paul Conrad Sr and Paul Conrad Jr Bernard Conrad Mr and Mrs Preston Dexter John Topsial Charles Miller Jean Miller and Oren Miller.

Nelsonville Pauline Miller Margaret Ann Peppers Margaret Gordelle Oren Miller Edwards St Louis Dexter Trudy Dexter Jack Dexter Betty Williams Arden Bannister Chat Wooson Ernest Chapman Paul Conrad Bernard Conrad Preston Dexter John Topsial Charles Miller Jean Miller

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