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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

2

Appointment Sparks Glouster Street Commissioner Debate

Glouster Village Council clashed over Mayor Thomas Williams Jr. attempts to appoint James A. Russell as street commissioner. Councilman Joel Roback argued legal timing, Frank Darling questioned qualifications, and the vote failed. The issue was postponed to January 10 with Williams pledging further appointments. Lavelle named city solicitor. W. R. Balderson resigned from street committee. two police officers deemed sufficient with Jack Andrews named as extra officer.

Glouster Glouster Village Thomas Williams Jr James A. Russell Joel Roback Williams Frank Darling Roback Russell William Lavelle Athens Francis White W. R. Balderson Street Committee Balderson Robert Skinner Jack Andrews

Costs Rise As More Cases Are Undertaken

Logan Hocking County Child Welfare Board handled 99 cases in December up from 97 in November. Six new cases and four closed cases, total cost 2390.58 dollars versus 2067.87 the prior month. December caseload by category and detailed monthly expenses are listed.

Logan Hocking County Child Welfare Board

Libel Action is Dismissed in Logan Daily News Case

The libel suit against Logan Daily News and editor William S. Miller, filed November 5, 1963 by J. Hal Donahey and the Donahey Development Co., was dismissed by common pleas court after parties reached an agreement through their attorneys with no payment made. Damages claimed totaled $460,000 over a published letter to the editor. Chauncey- area social notes list visitors to Millfield Route and surrounding households.

LOGAN Logan Daily News William S. Miller J. Hal Donahey Donahey Development Co Common Pleas Court Rhea Bangert Brown

Fifth Birthday Party Is Held In Glouster

Mr and Mrs Larry Bycofski hosted a birthday gathering for their son Larry on his fifth birthday Sunday afternoon at 47 Barbour Street. Attendees included David Moleski Allen Billy Melissa Cindy Trainer Debbie Beth Teddie Love Butch Amy Jo Becky Olber Loretta Burdette Cindy Mary Ann Swart Terry Carter Scottie Bobby Malone Mrs Norma Carter Mrs Catherine Trainer Mrs Elizabeth Roback Mrs Carrie Van Hall Mary Beth Andy Bycofski. CHAUNCEY Installation of church officers will be held Sunday at Trimble Greens Run Chauncey with Rev Paul A Johnson officiating.

Glouster Larry Bycofski Barbour St Larry David Moleski Allen Billy Melissa Cindy Trainer Debbie Beth Teddie Love Butch Amy Jo Becky Olber Loretta Burdette Cindy Mary Ann Swart Terry Carter Scottie Bobby Malone Norma Carter Catherine Trainer Elizabeth Roback Carrie van Hall Mary Beth Andy Bycofski

Medicare Alert to begin Tri-County CAP project

Hocking County official Sharrett returns from meetings in Chicago and Columbus as Tri-County CAP plans to seek a 25 529 federal grant to launch Operation Medicare Alert for residents over 65. The goal is to inform seniors, verify ages, and assist signups before the March 31 deadline, with volunteer support and potential travel funds.

Logan Martin Sharrett Hocking County Chicago Columbus Sharrett Tri-County Governor’s Office Washington Tri- County Hocking Athens Perry Chicago Institute For Regional Development Jack Ossofsky Chicago Office of Economic Opportunity CAP

607 Titles Issued In Hocking County Report

Dec em ber car records show 607 titles issued in Hocking County with total receipts of 965 50 and county 734 state 231 50. Out of state inspection fees total 33 with county 2 75. Mortgages filed 285 and canceled 276. The 607 breakdown includes resale 196 used retail 153 used casual 148 new 71 conversions 5 voids 21 replacements 13.

Logan Hocking

Arrest of Logan Area Youth for Carrying Concealed Pistol

A 17 year old with mental disability was turned over to Franklin County authorities after a Wednesday arrest on a concealed weapon charge. He was found with a loaded .22 caliber pistol at Routes 664 and 374 ten miles southwest of Logan after locals reported he pointed the gun at passersby.

Logan Franklin County Hocking

Land of the Plain People program shared by Mrs Wagner

Mrs Harold Wagner spoke to the Senior Progressive Study Club at the Hotel Gordon on the Amish. She traced their Swiss origins and 18th century arrival in Lancaster County Pennsylvania and noted their farming prowess and avoidance of modern equipment. The next meeting will feature Miss Ann Williams with Mrs Francis McAllister presenting.

Ann Williams Francis McAllister

Car Hits Tree and Falls Into Creek Near Murray City

State patrolmen investigate a Thursday afternoon crash on Route 216 south of Murray City. A car owned by Aldren Easterling of New Straitsville demolished after leaving the road striking a tree and plunging into a creek. The driver was not at the scene.

Logan Murray City Aldren Easterling New Straitsville

Repeat Performance for Nellie Juddy Heads Eastern Star

Nellie Juddy, once Worthy Matron, is installed to lead the Order of Eastern Star again in 1966. Her mother also served as Worthy Matron in 1888 and 1912. The OES chapter plans its 85th anniversary in February.

Litchfield Nellie Juddy Order of Eastern Star Order

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