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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1969

Page

4

Twelve Fined in Weekend Court Sessions at Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary fined twelve residents after Friday and Saturday court sessions. Cases included driving while intoxicated pleas, fines for intoxication, speeding, disturbing the peace, and assault and battery. Several penalties included costs, suspendments for good behavior, and one open-flask citation.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Lester Withem Murray City Charles Robert Forrest Forrest Richard Roy Giergy Ashland Ronald Eugene Spears Jack L. Hitchings Chestnut Street Virginia Figgins Thomas Anderson Adams Sr

Business Girls Hold Meeting on Thursday

In Nelsonville the Business Girls Class of First Christian Church met at Mrs. Edward Howe's home on Elizabeth Street. President Mrs. Don Tignor opened with the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Glen Tharp presented the program "A New Beginning" and devo tions offered "A Prayer For The New Year." A dessert course followed. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Raymond Foughty's home.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Edward Howe Elizabeth Street Don Tignor Glen Tharp Raymond Foughty

Charles Shafer Plans Filing for His Office

Nelsonville official Charles Shafer announces candidacy for mayoral, council, and treasurer posts in the May primary. Shafer, a Republican and city council president, is the first to declare, as terms for York Township trustees and Nelsonville York City School Board seats, plus city posts, will be up for election.

Nelsonville Charles Shafer Franklin Street Shafer York Township Thomas Robert Auflick Nelsonville- York City

Stolen Money Reported From Nelsonville Home

Bill Whitlatch of 1048 Poplar St reported overnight a burglary in which about $95 was stolen from a bedroom while his family was away. Police are investigating the incident.

Nelsonville Bill Whitlatch Poplar St

Radios Stolen in Break-In at Blackburn Appliance Store

Nelsonville police investigated a weekend break-in at the Blackburn Appliance Store 346 Chestnut St. Chief Max Valkinburg said several pocket radios and about $100 in cash were taken.

Nelsonville Blackburn Chestnut St Max Valkinburg

Big Levi's Selection For Men And Boys

Stop in right away to see a large assortment of Levi's for men and boys. New styles and colors are available in a wide range.

Men’s and Boys Levi's

Nelsonville Council To Meet Tonite

A special session of Nelsonville City Council is set for Monday at 7 p.m. in council chambers. Mayor Earl Hilleary said the meeting will review reports from City Solicitor James Shumaker and a Floyd B Borwne and Associates engineer on water and sewer projects.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary James Shumaker Floyd B. Borwne and Associates Shumaker Council Hilleary

Three Cars Damaged as Driver Cited in Canal Street Crash

Norma J. Rarich 43 Campbell St was cited for driving while intoxicated after a three car collision at Canal and Washington Streets about 7 p.m. Friday. She struck Lonnie Ball Jenkins 26 Athens Route 1 and pushed his car into William Leroy Dahmke 49 Columbus causing heavy damage to two autos. no injuries reported and Rarich to appear in Mayor's Court.

Nelsonville Canal Washington Streets Norma J. Rarich Campbell St Athens William Leroy Dahmke Hellburn Ave Columbus Dahmke Rarich

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital Reported

Mount St Mary Hospital notes births listing numerous families from Nelsonville Athens McArthur Hemlock and others with a daughter or son born to each couple. Names include Bernard Goss Roy Ruth Richard Karns Pearl Spencer Jr Lester Rutter Virginia Shifflet Susan Miller Don Nichols Herman Skrotsky Jessie McDonald Rev Clarence North Ed Jeffers Mary Evener Charles Smith Mary Ann Dearing Janet Huston Eva M Thomas Vergene Cyrus Janet Thompson and others.

Bernard Goss Nelsonville Roy Ruth Athens Richard Karns McArthur Pearl Spencer Jr Hemlock Lester Rutter Buchtel Virginia Shifflet Jacksonville Susan Miller Don Nichols Herman Skrotsky Glouster Jessie McDonald Clarence North Ed Jeffers Mary Evener Millfield Charles Smith Shawnee Mary Ann Dearing Haydenville Janet Huston Murray City Eva M. Thomas New Straitsville Vergene Cyrus Conesville Janet Thompson William Dean Kenneth Davis Roger Davis Clifford Klinebriel Marcia Moore Raymond Stalling Hazel Glenaman Nellit Orewe Harvey Grace Sherritt Edith Perry Marilyn Conaway Ann Gatchel Winnie Phelps Webster Hartley Hazel Davis Herman Skrotzky Diane Thompson Bernice Daugherty

Star Grill Fire in Buchtel Causes Ceiling Burn

Nelsonville fire crew responded to a blaze alarm at 9 15 p m Saturday at Star Grill in Buchtel. A short in an electrical fixture scorched a ceiling tile with no further damage reported.

Nelsonville Buchtel

Witnesses Assemble in Logan Circuit Event

Jehovahs Witnesses from 16 central Ohio congregations gather for a circuit assembly at Washington Court House Junior High School from January 31 to February 2. About 40 locals will join, with Logan presiding minister Vernon Bourne noting the circuit spans 12 counties and meets twice yearly. peak attendance at Washington Court House is expected around 1500.

Logan

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