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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

2

Nixon Sees Edge Over Humphrey With Voters

Nixon told the Miami Herald he will have an edge in November because Humphrey lacks primary support and will be nominated over Democratic bosses. He cited nationwide primary strength and GOP unity, predicting better appeal to students and campuses than Humphrey.

Miami Fla Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon Eugene McCarthy Humphrey Miami Herald Vietnam Platform Committee GOP

Civic-Ettes Plan Burr Oak Outing

Murray City Civic-Ettes will hold an outing for members at Burr Oak on Tuesday. Those planning to attend meet at Janet Huston's home at 10 a.m. The group also agreed to buy shirts and caps for the Murray City Little League baseball team.

Murray City Civic-Ettes Burr Oak Janet Huston Little League

House Moves to Pass Gun Control Yet Doubt Remains

The House is expected to pass a gun control bill this week but final approval before adjournment is in doubt. A mail order ban on rifles and ammunition is sought, while a more controversial registration and licensing bill faces Senate action and strong NRA opposition.

Washington House Congress Rules Committee Senate Judiciary Committee Judiciary Subcommittee Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy National Rifle Association Johnson Senate

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Local Notices

Birth notices from Mount St Mary Hospital list dozens of newborns and parents in McArthur Nelsonville Trimble Logan and Glouster with names including Thomas Gilli land Williams Barrows Jerry Oliver Cullison and more. Additional items include Nelsonville beginners swimming instruction starting Tuesday at the city pool with contact 753 1295 and recreation director Robert Sheskey. A historical note mentions early vessels on Long Island Sound being tulip tree canoes.

No Customer Effects From Ohio Power Strike

Ohio Power Co representatives said electric service would be maintained during the strike by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members. Carl Goldsberry Jr said some employees did not report to work after contract talks failed. unions include Utility Workers Union of America. Supervisory staff will keep facilities running while mediator H. J. Montoney assists. A separate note mentions Buck Island Reef National Monument has an underwater trail for snorkelers through a coral marine garden.

Logan Ohio Power Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Carl Goldsberry, Jr Ohio Power Philo Tidd Windsor Kammer Utility Workers Union of America Afl-Cio Goldsberry H. J. Montoney Buck Island Reef Caribbean

Baby News and Staff Changes in Hocking Valley Hospital

At Hocking Valley Community Hospital a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J David Eberst of Logan and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kitchen of Logan. Other names listed include Lawrence Pinkstock Rockbridge Rev Charles Turner Mrs Pearl Evans Logan and dismissals or transfers such as Harry B Meldrim Marlena Hoyd to Childrens Hospital and others.

Merl Primmer Logan Ohio American Lutheran Church Edward Bauman Warren Columbus Logan’s St. Matthew Church Clyde Miller Roger Gruser Harley Meyer Charles Rauber Irvin Risch Cleon Tucker June Marshall Mary Rauber Mary Fisher St. Matthew ASCW Capital University Primmer ALCW J. David Eberst Larry Kitchen Lawrence Pinkstock Rockbridge Charles Turner Pearl Evans Harry B. Meldrim Marlena Hoyd Childrens Hospital Alma Cunningham Rita Houseman George Helber Thomas Brandt Joe Sharb

Seven Drivers Fined in Hocking County Court

Judge James Still fined seven drivers in Hocking County Court Saturday morning. Eleven others arrested on speeding charges forfeited bond. Names include John E. Lott of Logan, Denver J. Cox of Logan, Larry L. Savage of Nelsonville, Ray L. Spafford of Logan, and several others with bonds posted and forfeited for various traffic violations.

Logan James Stillwell Hocking John E. Lott Denver J. Cox Larry L. Savage Nelsonville Ray L. Spafford Linda Lou Bush Bellefontaine David Alfred Lindsey Albany Larry Pounds Athens Alfred B. Walton Glouster Howard R. McKee New Marshfield Jack L. Bateman James M. Clifton Thomas S. Tweedle Jr

Logan Police Move Into New Offices

Logan Police relocate headquarters to the former Koppe property on Main St after 40 years in shared quarters with the fire department. Police Chief Roy Kelch notes remaining painting and new flooring before completion. Referenced 1950 Peruvians harvesting anchovetas for hors d oeuvres and fish meal.

Logan — City Police Koppe Main St Roy Kelch

Five Arrests Reported In Nelsonville

Five arrests reported in Nelsonville include Tommy L. Smith cited for speeding on Poplar Street with a Friday hearing in Mayor court. Steve Geirhart charged with speeding and ordered to appear. Charles Grinstead arrested on driving while intoxicated with a $300 bond set for July 19 hearing. Ralph Bartlett and Ivan France jailed on intoxication charges with $35 and $20 bonds forfeited.

Nelsonville Tommy L. Smith Washington St Poplar Street Steve Geirhart Haydenville Charles Grinstead Glouster Ralph Bartlett Ivan France Chestnut Street Bartlett France

Driver Cited After Crash on W Hunter Street

Logan driver Roger Williams 33 of 366 N Orchard St was cited after his vehicle struck a parked car owned by Harley M Rutgers at 532 W Hunter St and traveled 27 feet onto the sidewalk en route to arraignment today before Mayor Merill B Haney on driving while intoxicated charges. Nelsonville riding club to meet Tuesday at 7 pm on Route 33 grounds announced by President Fritz Bookman.

Logan Hunter St Merill B. Haney Roger Williams Orchard St Williams Harley M. Rutgers W. Hunter St Nelsonville Tri- County Wranglers Route Fritz Bookman

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Wilson Berry Hill N. Court Mahaffey's WA Jahaffey Waayrac W. State Tel Mount St. Mary Hospital Thomas Gilliland McArthur Williams Barrows Jerry Oliver Joseph L. Cullison New Plymouth Ethel Bentley Shawnee David McManaway Trimble Irene McManaway Steven Easler Marguerite Hulme Forrest Ayers Tony Coe Carbon Hill Raymond Stalling Millfield Earl L. Kitchen Scott A. Love New Straitsville Anthony Dye Karen Cain Jerry Ray Phillips Marion Strausbaugh Ten L. Harmsel Kenneth Chapman Gary Hunter Jimmy Bailey Kelley Adams Doren Smith Martha Smith Charles Gill Debra Smith Georgia Shean Sally McInnes James Cremean Eleanor Shaver Arlene Linscott Clara Shafer Neva Taylor John Mitchell Martha Brown Jennie Oakley Sarah City Tommy McMannis Robert Sheskey Long Island Sound Hocking Valley Community Hospital Mathens Donald K. Barstow Bor Mathews, Inc C M Gill & Co Jessie Wley Joseph Seiple Richard Guinther the Messenger Lester Clay Thompson Logan Police SEINE Anchovetas Athens, Ohio FDIC
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