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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1969

Page

3

Ice Fishing Outlook Says Dow Lake Burr Oak Lake Have Good Safe Ice

Ohio wildlife agent George Billy reports four to six inch ice at Dow Lake and Burr Oak Lake marks the first safely formed ice of the season. He advises targeted minnows for bass crappie bluegill and red ear with light tackle for pan fish and notes legal hole and line limits. An ice fishing derby is planned and a weekly area report will begin Wednesday.

George Billy Ohio Division of Wildlife Dow Lake Burr Oak Lake Billy Red Ear

FASTEETH claims firmer dentures and easier eating

Advert says FASTEETH keeps false teeth from loosening or wobbling and improves comfort with a little sprinkle on plates. It notes no pasty taste, helps reduce denture breath, and urges regular dentist visits while promoting purchase at drug counters.

Columbus Firm Seeks Payment For Material

A Columbus firm sues Bryan construction firm John Hall Construction Co. for 8571 dollars alleging materials supplied for Tri-County Vocational High School and Tri-County Technical Institute near Nelsonville. The suit seeks lien on district payments or settlement from U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co. if Hall cannot pay. Hall disputes the claim. Cheugh and Schlegel Inc. are also named. The firm is bonded for 17142 by Maryland Fidelity, with Cheugh as obligee. If the bond is approved, the surety and Hall would defend.

Columbus Bryan Construction Company Tri- County Vocational High School Tri-County Technical Institute Nelsonville Chough and Schlegel Inc Common Pleas John Hall Construction Co Cheugh Hall Tri-County Joint Vocational School District U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co Maryland Hall Company Cheugh and Schlegel Maryland Surety Company

Bond sale totals for November reported by county chair

November sales of Series E and H U S Savings Bonds totaled 86383 dollars, chairman B T Grover Jr reported. As of November 30 the county had reached 68.5 percent of its annual goal.

U. S B. T. Grover, Jr

Blood Drive at Church of the Good Shepherd Nets 109 Pints

The Red Cross collected 109 pints from 128 donors during a two day visit at the Church of the Good Shepherd on University Terrace. The drive aims for 125 pints per day with Life Underwriters Insurance Association sponsoring. Donors include George N. Smith who reached 40 pints, John McQuate 30 pints, and Barry Young 20 pints. operational supervisor was Mrs. Burton DeVeau and Dr. Philip Kinnard served as medical advisor.

the Red Cross Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Dale Nitzschke Life Underwriters Insurance Association Burton DeVeau Philip Kinnard George N. Smith Five Gallon Club John McQuate Barry Young

Airport bids opening set for January 27

Ohio University announces bids for its new million dollar airport near Albany will be opened January 27. Funded by the FAA and ARC, the facility will replace the east Athens airport on a 700 acre site ten miles west of Athens and 1.5 miles southwest of Albany with a 6,000 ft runway planned later.

Ohio University Albany East Athens Federal Aviation Administration Appalachian Regional Commission Athens University

Snowy Roads Close Schools in County

One inch of snow froze county roads and shut down every school in the county. Temperatures stayed around 15 degrees from dawn to 9 15 am Tuesday, making snow covered roads very slippery. Observer C L Colmer noted Monday’s high of 33.

Athens State Highway Patrol C. L. Colmer

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Update

List of patients and residents including Mrs. Della Shafer of Nelsonville, Mrs. Mary Tucker of Logan, Mrs. Dana Budd of Chauncey, Mrs. Zella Wilson of Nelsonville, Mrs. Grace Kepilar of Nelsonville, and others such as Robert Seitz William Doughman Lawrence Newton Richard Jones Edward Herdlitzka Naomi Spencer and Lucille Dixon.

Della Shafer Nelsonville Mary Tucker Logan Dana Budd Chauncey Zella Wilson Grace Kepilar Robert Seitz Wiliam Doughman Lawrence Newton Richard Jones Edward Herdlitzka Naomi Spencer Lucille Dixon

Two Motorists Cited On Speed Charges

Nelsonville police cited two motorists on speeding charges on Canal Street Monday morning. Jerome A. Sheets 25 Nelsonville Route 2 and Charles R. Dallinger 25 Athens Route 3 were ordered to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court Friday at 8 30 p m. New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F AM will meet at 730 p m Thursday.

Nelsonville Canal Street Jerome A. Sheets Charles R. Dallinger Athens New Marshfield Constitution Lodge F&am

Crewson Campaign Costs Put At 10050 Dollars

The fall campaign for Dr. Harry Crewson seeking the 11th District congress seat cost 10050 dollars, including 9389.02 dollars from the Crewson For Congress committee. The Miller campaign spent 33610.81 dollars.

Harry Crewson Ith Crewson Congress Messenger Secretary of State Columbus George Banks Ohio University Athens Clarence Miller Miller

Nelsonville Club Meetings and Community Gatherings

Local groups announce upcoming meetings including The Golden Rule Class at First United Methodist Church 6:15 p.m. with Joanna Evans hostess and Pauline Knowlton leading devotions A Cosmopolitan Club gathering follows Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Lucilee Wright staff and Frances Stage presenting Beautiful World of Ohio The Nelsonville Home Extension Group meets Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m. at 982 Chestnut St led by Evelyn Burt Plan continues Citizenship program The Eagles Auxiliary No 391 meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Eagles Hall Washington Street Gloria Jacobs announces.

First United Methodist Church Joanna Evans Pauline Knowlton Cosmopolitian Club Lucilee Wright Lucille Wright Fort Ohio Frances Stage Nelsonville Evelyn Burt Chestnut St Proram Burt Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles No Eagles Hall Washington Street Gloria Jacobs

Overheated furnace prompts Salem Road house fire

An overheated furnace caused a fire at the home of Kill Stalder on Salem Road. The Plains fire department arrived at 7 45 a.m. and found the fire out. Minor damage was limited to floor joists.

Kill Stalder Salem Road Plains Fire Department

Pandorians Plan Medical Training in Nelsonville Area

A self help medical training course sponsored by the Pandorian Club is set to start January 15 for Nelsonville area residents. The United States Public Health Service and the Office of Civil Defense helped develop it, with AMA endorsement.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club United States Public Health Service United States Office of Civil Defense American Medical Association

Hubbard Again Heads Nelsonville York Board

Nelsonville York City Board of Education re-elected Richard Hubbard as president and Robert Bentley as vice president. Regular meetings set for the second Tuesday at 6 30 p m, pay at 20 dollars per meeting, up to 12 sessions yearly.

Nelsonville York City Bentley Athletic Commission

Legion Meet in Fairfield County Scheduled Sunday

The Eighth District American Legion Mid Winter Conference will convene Sunday at 1 p.m. at Lithopolis Post No 677 in Fairfield County. Maurice Ricketts of Post 376 is District Commander and Stephen Barber of Post 229 urges Legionnaires to attend, with lunch served at 11 30 a m.

Nelsonville American Legion Lithopolis Fairfield County Maurice Ricketts Stephen Barber

Both Drivers Claim Seeing Green Light

Nelsonville police investigated a two car collision at Burr Oak Boulevard and Chestnut Street about 9 23 a.m. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage and no citations were issued. Albert E. Evans and Kenneth L. Thomas were involved, each reporting a green signal. Paul Eugene Guthrie of Coolville made the Ohio Valley College fall honor roll as a history sophomore.

Nelsonville Burr Oak Boulevard Chestnut Street Albert E. Evans Kenneth L. Thomas Parkersburg W. VA Paul Eugene Guthrie Gerald Guthrie Coolville Ohio Valley College

Dance Plans For Sweetheart Ball At Nelsonville Elks

Twig Seven of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will meet Martha Philopoulos to finalize plans for the Annual Sweetheart Ball on February 15 at the Nelsonville Elks ballroom. The Nader Orchestra of Zanesville will perform, with admission two dollars per person or three fifty per couple. Tickets are sold by Twig Seven members.

Nelsonville Twig Seven Mount St. Mary Hospital

Couple Receives Calls From Son In Japan

Mr and Mrs Gene Jones of 139 Canal Street report two telephone calls from their son Marine Lance Cpl Kenneth Jones in Japan on leave from duty in Vietnam He said he was in good health and is assigned to the First Marine Division at Da Nang Vietnam.

Nelsonville Gene Jones Canal Street Lance Cpl Kenneth Jones Japan Vietnam Jones First Marine Division da Nang

Mrs Edna Roberts Undergoes Surgery

Mrs Edna Roberts of Nelsonville Route 1 was admitted to St Anne s Hospital Columbus on Sunday and underwent major surgery Monday morning. Her condition is reported as satisfactory and she is in room 504.

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