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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1965

Page

5

Ohio park funding announced for six southeastern counties

Logan Rotarians heard Melvin Rebholz outline a six year plan delivering 6.135 million dollars for Burr Oak Hocking Hills Lake Hope and Lake Logan state parks. The funds are part of Gov Rhodes 100 million natural resources program with 85 million for parks and 15 million for other areas.

Logan Melvin Rebholz Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation Ohio Burr Oak Hocking Hills Lake Hope Lake Logan State Parks Rebholtz James A. Rhodes Kentucky Indiana Michigan Rebholz Cedar Falls Conkle’s Hollow

Car Titles Peak in Hocking County June Totals

In Hocking County June automobile titles reached 886, elevating six month totals to 4528 with county receipts of 1045.10 dollars. March led the year with 949 titles, while the six month revenue stood at 7237 dollars of which 5576.75 goes to the county. The June breakdown includes 304 resale and 188 used retail titles among others. There were 312 mortgages filed and 277 canceled.

Logan Hocking County

Chauncey Church Women Schedule Meetings

The Loyal Women's Class will meet Thursday with Mrs. Charles Wadley. Mrs. Dan Johnson will give devotions. Mrs. Everett Bingman will present the program. The Friendship Class of Chauncey Christian Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Walter Dresher.

Charles Wadley Dan Johnson Everett Bingman Friendship Chauncey Christian Church Walter Dresher

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid

An exceptionally small hearing aid using a tiny energized unit has been perfected by a hard of hearing inventor. He claims whispers become crystal clear with the device and offers free information by writing HEARING at 32 E. 9th St., Erie, Pa.

E. 9Th St Erie

bumper wheat crop leads in Hocking County fields

W A Gillogly, soil conservationist, reports a standout wheat year in Logan Hocking County with yields near 50 bushels per acre. He notes some Laurelville fields still standing and mentions good corn and soybeans while oats await harvest. Strawberries and raspberries are scarce this summer.

Logan — Hocking County W. A. Gillogly Laurelville Gillogly

Dollison Reappointed to Planning Commission for Second Term

Logan Dean Dollison was reappointed to a new six year term as chairman of the planning commission. The panel will meet next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. to consider rezoning parts of W Hunter Street and other matters. The meeting accepted a second change in Bowers fourth addition sewer lines presented by developer Dave Klauder.

Logan Dean Dollison Planning Commission W. Hunter St Bowers Fourth Addition Dave Klauder

Battler Beougher Sentenced to 40 Days in Jail

Jesse Beougher of Logan received a 40 day jail term after three charges heard by Mayor Jack Moorehead. He was cited for resisting arrest, drunk and disorderly conduct, and destruction of property following a bar fight. Police Chief Roy Kelch sustained a skinned elbow. Beougher also faces $150 in fines. City prisoners are housed in the county jail after sentencing.

Logan Jesse Beougher Hocking County Jack Moorehead Roy Kelch Beougher

Zimermans Host Farm Bureau Meeting At Honey Fork

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zimmerman hosted the Honey Fork Farm Bureau Council at the July gathering in Logan. Guests included Mrs. Dora Ashbaugh and Nancy Enderle. Mrs. Zimmerman read a freedom article by newscaster Chet Long as Wallace Beck led a discussion on information sources.

Post Office Receipts Dip In Logan Fiscal Year

Logan post office receipts for the year ending June 17 totaled 119 419 68 dollars, down from 121 013 66 dollars in 1964. December January periods were high, with 24 766 85 dollars compared to 25 805 99 dollars the prior year.

Logan Richard Donahey

Renovation Under Way on Harden Garage for School Classrooms

Renovation began on the old Harden Garage on W Hunter St to convert the building into four classrooms for the city school system this coming school year. Work includes partitioning lighting fixtures and a second restroom. Mrs Rhea Harden returned her signed lease to Supt Dwight Diller, with rent set at $300 per month.

Logan Harden W. Hunter St Rhea Harden Dwight Diller

Collections Lag Behind Schedule in Logan-Hocking County

County Treasurer Ralph Moorhead reported slow second half real estate and special assessment tax collections. Deadline is July 20 with a 10 percent penalty after due date. Only about 90 000 of 380 000 tax log collected, roughly 23 percent, prompting urged mail payments for those unable to visit the office.

Logan — Hocking Ralph Moorhead Moorhead

Three Attend Session With Vermont Art Institute Meet

George C. Shaw Lawrence J. Ellinger and Paul T. Ellinger of the Logan Monument Co. returned from the annual meeting of the American Institute of Commemorative Art held in Barre Vermont.

Vermont LOGAN George C. Shaw Lawrence J. Ellinger Paul T. Ellinger The Logan Monument Co American Institute of Commemorative Art Barre

Boocks Praises Commissioners For Good Job Under Fire

Hocking County health commissioner Dr. H M Boocks praised county commissioners for handling harsh times including hospital issues and other problems. He noted progress in Dicken Addition and West Logan sewer work, discussed staff changes, and outlined upcoming Lake Logan sanitation inspections and plans for a speech therapy clinic.

Boocks Logan H. M Boocks Hocking County Health Board Dicken Addition West Logan State Department of Health Lake Logan

Clicking Navigator: Oilbirds Use Echoes to Judge Distance

Oilbirds emit evenly spaced clicks that bounce off enclosing walls. They gauge clearance by the echo return time, using sound to navigate tight, confined spaces.

Steel and concrete shop promises top car service

The feature ad touts a fireproof 14700 square foot, pillarless shop with cantilevered roof and a cleaning channel run by one dedicated worker. It promotes separate lots for new and used cars and a service area, inviting customers to judge for themselves if anything is missing.

Athens County Motorist

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