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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1966
Page
3
Logan reserves aim for the league title with a visit to Jackson as two sophomores from the all-soph reserve team, Greg Poston and Chuck Kemper, contribute strong numbers. Poston has a 20.6 scoring average over his last five games and Kemper is among the varsity’s top rebounders.
The passage notes a city memory of a major downtown fire two years ago and contrasts a doughnut hole with the whole doughnut. It explains the hole is the cut out center and suggests buying a doughnut hole if unclear.
Local sportsmen share a humorous concern about grouse identification. One enthusiast admits uncertainty about what a grouse looks like, highlighting novice confusion ahead of the season.
Morning patrons at Blosser's Restaurant welcome Charlie Bush as new owner replacing Clarence Blosser. Doughnut holes remain on the menu and regulars applaud the continuity after the ownership change.
A patron reports Tom Brandt behind the counter at Brandt's re taurant. After ordering a milkshake, Brandt asked if the customer wanted ice cream in it, prompting a caustic inquiry.
The Athens Messenger will be delivered nightly to each patient at the new Hocking Valley Community Hospital as a courtesy of the paper.
Logan Mayor Jack Moorehead says residents who fail to pay parking violation fines by March 1 will be jailed. He warns the state’s prisons are underfunded and urges paying tickets. Local officials claim the measure is necessary due to lack of funds and dangerous overcrowding.
Nelsonville Mayor Earl Hilleary presided over weekend cases. William L. Pile Jr. of Williamstown WV pled guilty to excessive speed, fined 15 dollars plus costs. James F. Rogaski Jr. of Nelsonville pled guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined 150 dollars plus costs and three days in city jail. Donald Burchfield of Nelsonville pled guilty to assault and battery and resisting arrest, fined 25 dollars and costs on resisting and 10 dollars plus costs on assault and battery, held for state parole due to violation. Patrick Allen of Columbus pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Frederick E. Ellis of 728 Poplar St. was cited for two traffic light violations and ordered to appear Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Logan High School's Chief Logan FFA Chapter elected officers: Mike Fouch president Curt Stimson vice president Carl Bainter secretary George Lynch treasurer Kenneth Johnson reporter and Bill Coakley sentinel Two assemblies are planned this week for National FFA Week with David Owens state FFA officer as speaker A movie The Four Star Farmers of 1965 will be shown
Daniel Fernandez 21 of Los Lunas New Mexico died near Saigon shielding comrades from a grenade. He had earlier earned the Air Medal and Purple Heart and volunteered to return to Vietnam. His family and unit honor his unselfish, brave service and leadership as a decorated infantryman of the 24th Infantry Division.
Eight nations Morocco Alberta Tunisia Mali Mauritania Chad Niger and the United Arab Republic plan a 2000 mile asphalt Trans Sahara highway from the Mediterranean to the Niger River with UN funding surveys. Estimated 25000 vehicles yearly. freight costs cut in half and travel time cut 80 percent.
J Thomas Green grandson of Mrs Walter Frazee of 42514 N Orchard Sr has enrolled at Drew Theological Seminary Drew University Madison NJ He is son of John H Green and Mrs Ruth Frazee Green formerly Ruth Frazee He aims for bachelor of divinity toward Methodist ministry A Granville High and Ohio Northern graduate Previously lived in Chardon where he served as a district executive for the Boy Scouts of America
Logan-Hocking County Library reports 1965 circulation at 69 601 books up from 65 695 in 1964. Bookmobile reach rises by 10 765 to 46 532. Total circulations climb to 116 133, a gain of 14 671 in one year. Mid-State Builders of Logan wins Columbus eastside elementary school contracts worth 307 390. Enterprise PTO fixes April 29 for annual dinner.
Logan Route 2 resident Robert Gastin underwent surgery Friday at University Hospital in Columbus. He is in room 659. Charles S. Chidester from 1160 W Hunter St. was admitted Friday for observation and treatment and is in room 963.
Logan Green Township trustees vote to cut load limits 50 percent on all roads. No heavy equipment movement permitted until further notice in a top oil producing area where heavy equipment routinely travels on township roads.
GLOUSTER The Loyal Womens Class of the Church of Christ met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Bertha Carpenter with Mrs. Edna Bingman and Alta Jonas presiding. After songs and prayer, scripture was read and cards sent to shut-ins. Kate Vaughn Felda Stansberry and Mary Ginnan won contests. Hostesses served refreshments to members and one guest Rhea Sanders. The March meeting will be with Anna Stemm and Evelyn Davis.
Logan resident Stephen L. Winn, 17, and Rockbridge’s Larry E. Ward, 11, were granted junior memberships in the American Angus Association in St Joseph Missouri. They were among 255 membership recipients last month.
Fort Wayne mourns 18 year old Stephen Laier who lost both legs to a Viet Cong mine blast and died after 15 days in the hospital. He guided a patrol to his besieged unit and earned a Bronze Star with V. His father recalls his son as a standout athlete and dedicated worker who loved dogs and field trials.
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