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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1969

Page

4

Carma Hinton Crowned Firemen Carnival Queen

Carma Hinton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hinton was chosen Little Miss Volunteer Fireman by three judges at the Firemen Carnival Wednesday night. Colleen Robinette named first attendant. Rodney Weaver Little Mr Volunteer Fireman and Bobby Cramblit first attendant. Tammy Ross Junior Miss Volunteer Firemen with Julie Beglin as first attendant. Mike Swackhamer named Mr Volunteer Firemen with Travis Garrett as first attendant. About 1,700 attended the event in Logan hosted by local shops and chaired by Connie Steward Cindy Arnold and Terry Courtney.

South Perry Bobby Cramblit Robert L. Cramblit Tammy Ross Wilson R. Ross Julie Beglin Keith Beglin Mike Swackhamer Earl Swackhamer Travis Garrett Gary Hunt Logan Connie Steward Cindy Arnold Sharffs Dress Shop Terry Courtney Keith

O Nail Family Reunion Draws 77 Attendees in Nelsonville

The O Nial family reunion gathered at City Park Nelsonville with 77 attendees including Mr and Mrs Donald Todd and many O Nail relatives. Out of town guests hailed from The Plains Columbus Athens Fairborn Mansfield and more.

Nelsonville O'Nail Donald Todd Lela Kathy Mer Clarence O'Nail Reva Ronda Kevin Tina Robbin Willie Carl O'Nail Debbie Fauna Hanning Jeff Bullock Wayne Mike Bullock Randy Rob Joyce Rita Hickman Harold Todd Artie Todd Jackie Dickie Simmons Bob O’nail Homer O’nail Sr Ruth Wilson Terressa Lon O’nail Lowell Bolen Martha Jean Judy Homer Beal Charles O’nail Alex O’nail Carlin Carpenter Eally Town Ralph Hartman John James the Plains Lawrence Danies Schartene Copley Ruby Reese Robert Douglas Kelly Columbus Jack Hudnall Dee Eden Monna Earle Hook Billy Roger Pratt Carl Brooks Butch Athens Barbara Sue Wetzel Fairborn Steve Bond Mansfield

Births in Practical Life: Tigner to Welcom New Son

Mr. and Mrs. Derie Tigner of New Straitsville announce a son. Others listed include Mrs. Linda Miller Floyd Carter, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Carter, Miss Kizzi Elmore of Gloucester, Wayne Trapp of Buchtel, Master John Stobart Amesville, Miss Joyce Easler Nelsonville Route 1, Master Richard Spicer New Straitsville, Roy Pendergrass Chauncey, Baby Donald Young Nelsonville Route 1, Mrs. Judith A Jones Athens Route 1, Miss Susan Lynn Hanek Athens, William Backus, Master John Stobart, Mrs. Emma Waldren, Mrs. Luella Clifton, Mrs. Mary Halbirt, and George McLaughlin.

Linda Miller Floyd Carter Elizabeth E. Carter Kizzi Elmore Glouster Wayne Trapp Buchtel John Stobart Amesville Joyce Easler Nelsonville Richard Spicer New Straitsville Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Donald Young Judith A. Jones Athens Susan Lynn Hanek William Backus Emma Waldren Luella Cliffton Mary Halbirt George McLaughlin

Dedication Planned For Bible School Workers

Nelsonville Sun Shine Sewers 4 H Club holds dress evaluation Monday at 10 a.m. at Mrs Judy Kittle's Chestnut Street home and project books must be turned in this week. A service of dedication for Bible School workers is set for Sunday during morning worship at First United Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Sun Shine Sewers Judy Kittle Chestnut Street First United Methodist Church Roy Ballard Bill Duvall William R. Cox Paul Tomlinson Roy Bankes David French Cary Campbell Curtis Heiitzelman Thomas Higgins Dean Howard Richard Barber Richard Hoskins Norwood Haynes Nancy Stalder Susan Higgins Marie Howe Betsy Shearer Betty Johnson Teresa Bumgardner Helen Mingus Rita Carter Paula Howe Nanette Ogg Janice McCombs Brenda Haynes Marilyn Higgins Vicki Jack Gena Mohney Reva Abraham

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Hocking Valley Community Hospital reports births for Gary Cox Logan a daughter and Kenneth Williams Gore a son. Admitted Kenneth D Insani Willis Conkle Logan John Daniels Gallipolis John Wharton Rockbridge. Discharged Arthur Redick Frank Buren Kendrick Stewart Wilbur Wallace and daughter Charles Judson. In Glouster the descendants of Reuben and Harriet Kittle plan a family reunion at Memorial Park with a basket dinner at noon.

Gary Cox Logan Kenneth Williams Gore Kenneth D. Insani Willis Conkle John G. Daniels Gallipolis John Wharton Rockbridge Arthur Redick Frank Buren Kendrick Stewart Wilbur Wallace Charles Judson Glouster Reuben Harriet Kittle Memorial Park

Bible School Opens Tuesday In Nelsonville

The Methodist Daily Vacation Bible School opening day is moved from Monday to Tuesday. Rev. Roy Ballard and his wife co-direct the program with sessions 9 to 11 a.m. for children aged four to sixth grade. Registration is at the Methodist Parsonage Saturday.

Nelsonville Methodist Bible School Roy Ballard Ballard

Jobless Claims Down Across Logan and Athens

Unemployment compensation claims fell 10 for the week ending July 12. Logan reports 22 initial claims and 83 continued, Athens 25 initial and 94 continued. Total claims are 70 lower than the year-ago week. Job openings list positions across retail, insurance, clerical, maintenance, and food service sectors.

Logan Bureau Athens

Logan and Apollo Moon Flight Observance Closures

Mayor Haney and Hocking County commissioners order city offices closed Monday and county offices left to individual discretion in observance of the Apollo 11 Moon Flight. County offices including clerk of courts title offices engineer treasurer recorder auditor and the commissioners announce July 21 as a day of solemn commitment for a safe return of astronauts.

Logan Haney Hocking County Board of County Commissioners

Southern Perry Ballot Seeks 11 Mill Tax Levy Renewal

Southern Local School Board Perry County approves a 6 mill renewal and 5 mill additional levy to appear on the November ballot. The district faces rising expenses and vacancies remain in elementary teaching roles while staff changes were approved and transportation study praised. The board also accepted resignations of two teachers and set a August 11 meeting at Miller High School.

Hemlock Perry County Diana Butt Tri-County Voca State Department of Education Wood Randall Talbott Miller High School

Bartender And Patron Hart In Spar

Logan district report details a bar fight at the Coonville Tavern leaving the bartender Steve Houseman and patron George Hopkins injured. Hopkins faces head injuries after a cut with a broken bottle. Houseman received three stitches and was released. Both were treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital and Hopkins later transferred to Columbus.

Greens Run Ladies Aid Plans August Wiener Roast

The Greens Run Ladies Aid met in the parish house to plan a wiener roast for the second Wednesday in August at Memorial Park. Prizes were awarded to Eilene Mingus Janet Gwilym and Evelyn Russell with Delphia McClelland winning the door prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. McClelland to members and guests Bryan Lehman Netti Russell and Denice Mingus.

Glouster Greens Run Ladies Aid Memorial Park Eilene Mingus Janet Gwilym Evelyn Russell Delphia McClelland

Missing Ohio workers owed back wages found

Donald Dietiel and Erwin White, both formerly of Corning, are among 197 missing Ohio workers sought by the U.S. Labor Department Wage and Hours Division. The unlocatable workers average $48 in back wages. The range held is $5 to $508, under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Donald Dietiel Erwin White Corning Ohio U. S. Labor Dept

First Christian Church to Hold Annual Meeting in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE The Annual Congregation Meeting of the First Christian Church is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Fort Street church. Glen Tharp will preside. Officers for the coming year will be elected, reports given, budget adopted. Rev Richard J Nelson will conduct a memorial service for members who died last year. Christian Women’s Fellowship to host social hour after.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Fort Street Glen Tharp Richard J. Nelson Christian Women’s Fellowship

Church Holiday Fair Planned by First Christian Church

The annual holiday fair sponsored by the women of the First Christian Church is set for November 14 at the church on Washington Street. Items for sale include craftwork handiwork holiday decorations and baked goods. Committee details will follow.

Nelsonville Women of the First Christian Church Adeline Ray Washington Street

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Carma Hinton Firemen O' Nail Family THE First National Bank PIC PAC Bob and Andy Richland Ave Mount St. Mary Hospital Derie Tigner Hocking Valley Community Hospital Kittles Bible School Wiliam Cox Methodist Parsonage E. Columbus St Apollo Sleeth Columbus Street Southern Perry Southern Local School Board William Esselstein Ronald Essex Bertha Levion Robert Nicholas Lester Paxson Hart Spar Rex Myers Tadiana Chad Rockridge Elizabeth Mingus Hopedale Wendell Mingus Alex Ross John and Walter Sikorski Steve Yonkoski Detroit Mich Stimson A&p Graves Piano and Organ Co Baldwin Hocking Valley Music Store West State Street of Columbus W. State St Athens, Ohio
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