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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1969
Page
13
A Logan-A luncheon honored Red Cross volunteers at Blossers Restaurant with talks by chapter chair Heaso and guest Rudolph Ebert. Winners received prizes from Mrs Kerth Schulte and others, while many volunteers were listed for service pins spanning up to 34 years. Officers and other volunteers were noted as present or newly appointed.
In a Logan Good Year Plant meeting Scout committeemen voted to add no new members to district committees. Richard White, lab tech at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, was chosen chairman of the health aid safety committee and Marion Riggs joined the membership on the organization and extension committee. A first aid meeting is planned for March with date and place to be announced. Officials will seek qualified first aid judges. Lonnie Bail reported no day event for Scout Week, Feb 13, will be held and a scout from each unit may attend an office. James Ditty announced district leader carpout plans for Feb 8.
Danny James, 30, was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary by Judge Meyer on two forgery and breaking and entering counts. He faced charges for breaking into the Jlocking Valley Concrete office in May and forging checks from the office.
McArthur and Vinton County sent a delegation with 44 West Point cadets among 3200 cadets to march behind Nixon on inauguration day. Cadet Gary R Swingle, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Swingle, represented area. the West Point contingent was the first military unit in the parade. Also noted were visitors Mrs Howard Wells and Mrs Harold Steele, guests of Mrs Wells’ cousin and husband, linked with Congressman Charlers P Wylie in Washington. Twig VI to meet Logan at Ruths Greenhouse for 7:30 pm Tuesday. Hospital Patio Shop to sell floral arrangements.
McArthur state representative Don 5 Maddux, serving Vinton Hocking and Fairfield Counties, receives appointments to the Conservation and Agriculture Committee and the Education Committee. He is secretary to the Conservation and Agriculture Committee, a notable honor for a freshman. Vinton residents may meet him Fridays 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Vinton County Courthouse office.
The Dairy Herd Development Association held its annual meeting Thursday night at the Ohio Power auditorium. Directors elected for two year terms 1969 71 were Claude Harsh Porter Heigle and Loy Inboden. Heigle nominated Fred Walters to be Central Ohio Breeding Association director to the unexpired term of W A Gillogly.
Three persons were fined and others held on suspensions in a Logan mayor’s court session Thursday evening. Helen L Coakley 43 Logan Route 4 shoplifting 20 dollars suspended. James A Ucker 44 From St improper ticking 10 dollars with 3 suspended. Rua Mhiser Logan Route 2 speeding 10 dollars with 3 suspended. Dale A Mason 39 Richmond intoxication bond 20. Joe Brian 59 268 N Mulberry St deft of center. Harold E Black 29 Barberton failure to yield to pedestrian. Richard W Hay 24 Columbus speed unreasonable for conditions. Dina Sparsbury 22 35 St St assured clear distance. James W Wilson 37 Jackson failed to yield right away. Mary E Am bree 51 Logan Route 1 wrong direction on one way street. Marie Denham 43 West Warfinia red light. Assault and threats charges withdrawn against Carroll Bush 38 Bowen St. He was charged court hosts.
Logan James Parkinson service director urges citizens to fully turn the handle on new parking meters until the violation sign disappears. The city maintains meter rates with a penny equaling 12 minutes and a nickel granting an hour of parking.
Hospital records list William Acker and several Logan residents admitted, including Mrs Gary Boats and Mrs Theodore Lowes, with others dismissed such as Mrs John Jones and Carl Walter. Licenses show Joseph R Corde, Sharon Lea Dewey, and additional names in Rockbridge and Bremen.
The Nixon Night dinner is planned for February 6 at the Logan Armory with Lt Governor John Brown to speak. Hocking County Republicans extend invitations to county officials and many guests, including local party leaders and dignitaries, for a fundraiser event in a Nixon-era style reception.
Two injured in a one car accident on Route 43, one mile north of Logan. Driver Jerry L. Boals, 29, and passenger Carol J. Boals, 26, were taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital after the vehicle left the road to avoid a passing car and plunged into a deep ditch. The other two vehicles involved fled the scene. state patrolmen reported they were not involved.
Scenery for the Variety Show King of the Road is assembled in the empty storeroom at 5 East Main Street. Thursday evening workers include Bill Burns Joe Murtha Derald Mundy Ralph Courter Bob Courter and his son Scotty. Next rehearsal Sunday at 2 PM at Westminster House.
In Hamilton Bermuda an organization named SCUM the Society of Current Under Managers has mobilized hotel staff from managers to accountants. The group advocates for industry issues and realignment of hotel operations amid growing concerns from officials.
A Common Pleas Court judge ruled Friday for the Logan Goodyear Plant. Charles E Huffines and Barbara Huffines must repay 1164.15 dollars for a hospital insurance claim already covered by non contributory hospitalization.
Mary Bourke of Lewis Hotel Motel Schools announces a free 48 page brochure detailing opportunities in hospitality. It describes roles such as Assistant Manager Hostess Housekeeper and Cafe staff with salaried positions including meals and lodging. The book guides preparation at home or in resident classes and notes nationwide placement assistance for diverse ages seeking full time or seasonal work.
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