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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1968

Page

13

Bank Opened 30 Minutes Late After Fire In Nelsonville

Nelsonville First National Bank operated from a temporary east side location near Public Square and Majestic Theatre, using a mobile drive-in window from City National Bank Columbus. Executive VP Alton Scarborough said operations were back to normal quickly, with National Cash Register Co supplying new equipment and a two-ton Mosler vault moved into place. Primary records survived. losses were about 150,000 dollars, with staff pitching in to salvage and reorganize.

Nelsonville First National Bank Public Square Majestic Theatre Alton Scarborough City National Bank Columbus National Cash Register Co Mosler Scarborough

Nelsonville begins city income tax survey of businesses

A survey crew from J Emerson Davis Company started a physical survey in Nelsonville to list businesses subject to the city income tax. Supervisor Henry T Onions and assistants Marie Andio and Eleanor Anzivino will carry city issued IDs. A house to house survey will follow to identify gainfully employed residents. confidential questions are avoided. Bernie Shock will supervise tax system installation and daily office hours are 9 to 4 30 except Saturdays 9 to noon.

Nelsonville J. Emerson Davis Henry T. Onions Marie Andio Eleanor Anzivino Bernie Shock J. Emerson Davis Company Shock City Income Tax Department City Tax Department

Hock Hocking Gun Club names Blair new head

Nelsonville Ohio Charles Blair Adams Street was elected president of the Hock Hocking Gun Club for the new year at the February session. Blair succeeds Warner Midkiff who led the NRA chartered group in its first year. Ralph Koker Jr. is vice president with Wilbur D. Mender secretary Keith Kinneer treasurer Thomas Cullison executive officer and Billy Perry chief instructor.

Nelsonville Hock- Hocking

Elizabethan Guild Plans Musical at Vinton Theater

Mrs. Charles McDonald hosted the Elizabethan Guild of the Presbyterian Church as they met to plan the annual musical. President Mrs. Don Calhoun led the program and arrangements for the March 21 production directed by Mrs. G C Frye and Mrs. Richard Armstrong were discussed.

Board Plans Workshop For Mental Retardation Funds

Logan notes show the Mental Retardation Board met last Tuesday in the Hocking County Superintendent office to discuss procedures for establishing a workshop. Chairman David Mingus reported on a desk conference in Athens Friday attended by Administrator Mary Ann Bail and board member James Frey. Bus purchase of a new 12 passenger vehicle was also discussed with members present including Mrs. Martin Sharrett Mrs. Rechtenwald Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Acker and Mrs. Chrisman.

Logan David Mingus Athens Mary Ann Bail James Frey Martin Sharrett John Rechtenwald Carl Johnson James Acker Claude Chrisman

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits List of Patients

Admitted at Mount St Mary Hospital are Mrs Virginia Kozma of Mill Field and Stephen Carter of New Plymouth Route 1 along with Mrs Betty Andrews of McArthur and James F Weidner of New Lexington Route 1. Also admitted are Mrs Helen Anderson of Lancaster Mrs Elizabeth Campbell of Nelsonville Hildreth Reeves of Nelsonville Edith Campbell of Haydenville Rice Carr of Millfield Edward Hornsby of The Plains John North Master Larry Ervin of Jess Walker Mrs Georgiana Woodson and Mrs Garnette Gipbons.

Virginia Kozma Millfield Stephen Carter New Plymouth Betty Andrews McArthur James F. Weidner New Lexington Helen Anderson Lancaster Elizabeth Campbell Nelsonville Hildreth Reeves Edith Campbell Haydenville Rice Carr Edward Hornsby the Plains John North Larry Ervin Jess. Walker Georgiana Woodson Garnette Gipbons

Four Drivers Are Fined In Mayor's Court

Four motor vehicle operators were arraigned in Mayor's Court Thursday night, found guilty and fined. Helen Mundy 46 of 735 East Second St reckless operation on E Front St 15 dollars and costs. Donald Sinnott 32 of 497 W Front St assured clear distance Hunter and Elm 10 dollars and costs. James Noble 22 Logan Route 2 red light Hunter and Walnut 15 dollars and costs. Gerald Nelson 27 Logan Route 1 no operators license and improper plates West Second 30 dollars and costs on each charge.

Logan James Johnson Helen Mundy East Second St E. Front St Donald Sinnott W. Front St Hunter and Elm James Noble Red Light Hunter and Walnut Gerald Nelson West Second

Penalty Given Forger McNichols Receives Ohio Penitentiary Term

Logan Robert McNichols age 32 of Laurelville Route 1 was sentenced in Hocking County Common Pleas Court on a forgery charge after pleading guilty. Judge Harley Meyer handed the sentence based on a Dec 23 forged 45 check drawn on Adelphia National Bank in the name Dallas McNichols. James Parkinson seeks bids for city hospital and surgical insurance with bids due February 29 at 12 noon.

Logan Robert McNichols Laurelville Ohio Penitentiary Hocking County Seeks Insurance James Parkinson Parkinson

Jobless Claims On Increase In Logan Area

A Logan Ohio rise in initial unemployment claims occurs after three weeks of decline attributed to a temporary lay off in an industry. For the week ending Feb 17 claims totaled 1 095 up from 904 last week with Logan at 311 initial and 374 continued while Athens shows 41 initial and 369 continued. Final figures reveal a weekly rise of 191 and a year over year increase of 472. The bureau also lists job openings for a general mill hand with sales ability and livestock knowledge, an experienced farm equipment mechanic, four nurse maids with Monday Friday shifts. two may live in.

Logan Harold Zimmerman Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Athens

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital Twin Sons Noted

Mr and Mrs Charles Canter Bremen announce twin sons Clyde Bell and Elmon Hall Logan borne at Hocking Valley Community Hospital Also listed are Mrs Richard Cummings and daughter Mrs Hal Saunders and Mrs Lauretta Glick in Bremen and Logan respectively

Charles Canter Bremen Clyde Bell Elmon Hall Logan Richard Cummings Hal Saunders Lauretta Glick

Bank installs new plate glass after Monday fire in Nelsonville

First National Bank in Nelsonville replaced broken windows with new plate glass on Tuesday. Bank staff worked all day and night to ready temporary offices in the Preston Store room on the east side of the square. The building is owned by Baird Stuart.

Nelsonville First National Bank Preston Baird Stuart

Romney Nixon urge UN force to limit US war role

Gov. George Romney and Richard Nixon urged limiting US involvement in future wars. Romney proposed a 10,000 man UN peace keeping force for low level conflicts with US equipment and training aid, not combat troops. Nixon echoed the theme, saying future aid should help others fight themselves.

George Romney Richard M. Nixon United States Women’s College Hooksett N. H Michigan United Nations Romney U. S Nixon Korea Vietnam

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