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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1969
Page
2
Logan prepares for an all day Fourth of July celebration at Logan High School athletic field starting 1 p.m. Activities include children's games and rides, two softball games, Sing Out Logan at 7 p.m., a band at 8 p.m., and a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Food booths open at 4:30 p.m. Admission 50 cents adults, 25 cents students 12 to 18, under 12 free.
Logan hosts a Jaycee boxing style wrestling card at Logan High School with Leon Graham defending the Ohio Junior Heavyweight title against J D Kent in a best two of three falls one hour limit match. Also scheduled are tag and singles bouts featuring Flying Rick Jason Ray Surber Chuck Dee and Big Bad John with general admission 1.50 and ring side 2.00.
Command er Stephen Barber of Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion urged Nelsonville residents to display the flag at homes and businesses on the Fourth of July. He asked people to remember their duties as citizens to keep the nation free for future generations.
The Nelsonville Emblem Club will hold its regular meetings on a temporary basis at the Legion War Memorial Building. The notice came at a Wednesday night gathering at Patrick's Steak House. The club meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Ohio Senator Gillmor introduces a bill to allow 100 million dollars in new highway construction, with 50 percent to counties for urban bottlenecks and 50 percent to the State Highway Department. The measure uses funds from a 759 million bond issue approved last November and outlines a population and county mileage based allocation.
William Kirker, 28, of Leon, was injured in a one car crash on Route 17 at Beech Hill at 1:30 a.m. Thursday after his lights reportedly failed. He sustained a back injury and head lacerations, and the vehicle went over an embankment.
Nelsonville attorney Francis D. White was injured in a fall at his West Washington Street offices on Tuesday. He received treatment at Mount St. Mary Hospital and is recovering at his home on Murray City Road. Baronets and knights do not sit in the House of Lords.
Miss Nora Skiver led devotions with the theme Faith Hope and Love at a Kings Daughters Sunday School class gathering. After singing she offered a prayer and read scripture. refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at the Fellowship Hall with Mrs Luther Skiver as devotional leader.
Zion Women’s Club met July 1 at Zion Lutheran Church basement. Mrs. Rebecca Roush read devotions and led songs while members discussed an old fashion festival for late August. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Mary Goodnite. Logan 4 H Council plans July 25 ice cream social at Hocking County fairgrounds to raise funds. Sing Out Logan to perform.
Jaycees will serve coffee to travelers at the roadside park west of town on Route 33 from noon to midnight on July 6 in three hour shifts. The club also discussed the Big Brother camp, a dog shelter, and junior Jaycee efforts while noting park improvements and restrooms at City Park ball diamond.
Nelsonville reports unusually strong pool attendance during hot humid weather. City recreation director Tommy McMannis notes the recent moonlight swims drew good crowds. Forenoons swimming classes and lifesaving diving instruction run under McMannis supervision.
Junior Leaders and older 4-H members plus parents and advisors are invited to tour the Lancaster Ohio University branch on Wednesday July 9. A discussion on courses and a campus tour follow, with dismissal rules, costs, and student activities covered. Individuals meeting alone should assemble in Room 211 at 7 30 p.m. Group attendees meet at the local extension office at 6 45 p.m.
Nelsonville report Gary Young of Pinegrove Drive was installed Wednesday night as Vice Chancellor of Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias during the regular lodge session. He advanced from master-at-arms.
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