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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1973

Page

12

Randall Lehman Wins Wallace-Murray Meritorious Scholarship

Randall Lehman, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Lehman of Carbon Hill, earns a $1000 Wallace-Murray Foundation Meritorious Scholarship to study at Ohio University next fall. A 1973 Nelsonville York High School graduate, he was chosen from employees’ children based on class rank SAT scores and community service. Lehman previously carried papers for the Messenger in Buchtel and Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Randall Lehman Robert Lee Lehman Carbon Hill Wallace- Murray Foundation Ohio University Nelsonville- York High School Wallace-Murray Corp Lehman William Wallace Logan

New LS Store to Rise on Canal Street Site

A Rex Maiden Co. razed a Canal Street garage formerly used by Jones Welding Shop to clear space for a new LS Department Store building in Nelsonville. The block was built by Charles Vaughn and later housed Jones Welding and Radiator Repair before discontinuing. The Lancaster firm plans a large two month occupancy building similar to its Lancaster store.

Nelsonville Canal Street Fulton Street Jones Welding Rex Maiden Co LS Department Lancaster Charles Vaughn Jones Welding and Nelsonville LS Fulton St

Nelsonville Firemen Answer Four Calls

Four alarms challenged Nelsonville firefighters from Saturday to Monday. At Neiman Iron Works a junk auto burned spreading to junk-yard materials. A kitchen area fire at Charles Mourne residence involved old lumber. Kroger Market smoked from a blown gasket on an air conditioner line. A later car engine fire at Clinton Street caused damage to the engine. Also, American Legion Auxiliary Post 229 will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. dues are payable.

Nelsonville Neiman Iron Works Jackson Street Charles Mourne W. Franklin Street Kroger Fort Street Clinton Street David Covert Covert American Legion Auxiliary Legion War Memorial

Post 229 Officers Selected

NELSONVILLE Officers selected at Glen ford Dugan Post No. 229 American Legion include commander Clarence Wolf first vice commander Wilbur D Mender second vice commander Jesse White adjutant Vernon Teel finance officer Calvin Lancaster sergeant at arms John Wade chaplain Rev J Lloyd Evans Executive committee Arthur G Burgess Bernard Carter John Wade Carl Howard George Blimes Steven Barber re elected as trustee Wolf appointed Clyde Shingler as Post Service Officer Hold over trustees Luther Skivers and Shingler

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Clarence Wolf Wilbur D. Mender Jesse White Vernon Teel Calvin Lancaster John Wade J. Lloyd Evans Arthur G. Burgess Bernard Carter Carl Howard George Blimes Steven Barber Wolf Clyde Shingler Luther Skivers Shingler

Drunken Driving Cases Heard In Hocking County Court

In Hocking County Court Judge Fred Murray heard 10 cases over the weekend. One case was dismissed, one continued, and 21 bonds forfeited. Defendants faced fines, jail time, license suspensions, and various vehicle and traffic violations were resolved or continued.

LOGAN Hocking Fred Murray Larry L. Lemon Lemo

Vandalism Investigations Reported in Wellston

Two vandalism incidents at Beulah Walters residence involve sugar in Walters and Darrell G Brewer car gas tanks and a brick breaking Brewer windshield. A stolen television from a Duchess Restaurant trailer was reported. A Saturday collision on State Route 93 left Frank Patton and 16 year old Herman Britton cited for unlicensed driver.

Wellston Beulah Walters Duchess Paul Edwards, Sr Frank Patton Wilkesville Herman F. Britton Jackson Britton

Logan Auditor Reports Parking Meter Income for Six Months

Logan Virginia F. Gano, Logan city auditor, releases a report showing parking meter revenues for the first half of 1973 totaling 10,054.50 with 1972 six month figures in parentheses. January to June 1973 receipts are listed and compared to prior year figures.

Logan Virginia F. Gano Logan City

City Ambulance Aids Young Girl After Pool Incident

A 13 year old girl was assisted at a swimming pool around 6 30 p m and taken to Mount St Mary Hospital after being pushed into the pool and swallowing water. The city ambulance, driven by a police patrolman, reached the scene faster than the regional EMS unit and she was later released from the hospital. The girl was visiting her grandmother Mrs Lena Robson of 762 Chestnut Street. Several Nelsonville residents were admitted or dismissed across the day.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Regina Auflick Zimmer Columbus Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service Lena Robson Chestnut St

200 Spend Three Days At Tar Hollow 4H Camp

Approximately 200 youngsters aged 9 to 11 from Athens Hocking and Pike Counties begin a three day stay at Tar Hollow State Park 4H Camp. Activities include a water ballet camp fires sports archery nature hikes crafts and flag ceremonies while instruction in camp conduct and general chores continues.

Logan Athens Hocking Pike Tar Hollow State Park Tar Hollow Don Young Hocking County Athens County Vinton County Fairfield County Pickaway County Pike County Scioto County Young Ross-Hoc

Three Assault Charges Bring Fines Of 150 Dollars

In Wellston Mayors Court Terry Bowman appeared on four assault charges. One charge was dropped while three remaining charges led to fines and costs totaling 150 dollars. John D. Lewis was fined 50 dollars for fast take off and squealing tires. Dennis M. Sorrell paid 10 dollars for failure to stop at a traffic signal corner cutting.

Wellston Terry Bowman Bowman John D. Lewis Dennis M. Sorrell

Five finalists chosen for Jackson County Junior Fair Queen

In Jackson the five finalists for the Jackson County Junior Fair Queen were selected at the courthouse. The queen will be announced and crowned on July 17 at 7:45 p.m. at the grandstand for 1973. Finalists are Wilma Forshey Gina Risenger Debby Burtrand of Jackson Linda Jones and Karen Stringer of Oak Hill.

Jackson Jackson County Court House Wilma Forshey Gina Risenger Debby Burtrand Linda Jones Karen Stringer Oak Hill

Beauty Salon Opens on Nelsonville Public Square

Andre of Arden opens a new beauty salon on Nelsonville Public Square with five operators led by manager Christie Shaffer. The remodeled building, formerly Home Restaurant, features red and white decor, chandeliers, a white fountain, and a black and white checkered floor.

Nelsonville Andre of Arden Christie Shaffer Criss Rineshell Rita McLaughlin Cody Andre

Hocking Valley Camp and 4 H History in Central Ohio

The record traces Hocking Valley Community Hospital and local families from Logan including Mrs. Summel and others, noting a shift in 1930s mood and 4 H facility status by 1938. The park spans over 16 000 acres with 28 cabins each for eight, stressing dining room strain. Pike and Scioto Counties join Ross Hocking Extension Camp as affiliates, with other counties pending.

Young Pike Scioto Ross-Hocking

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