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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1969

Page

3

Barber Reopens In New Location After Elk’s Building Fire

Fritz Bookman of Buchtel moved his barber shop from the damaged Elks Building on June 24 to the former Cooley Store on Fort Street. He rehabilitated the interior and reopened with help from volunteers and supporters who assisted during the emergency.

Elk’s Blaze Nelsonville Elks Fritz Bookman Buchtel Bookman Fort Street Cooley W. L. (Tate) Cooley Columbus Dispatch Columbus Citizen Journal

Logan Street Resurfaced After Repairs

Logan Street and Logan Main Street were closed to traffic as the F. H. Brewer Co laid a leveling course of hot mix to repair the surface. Extra police managed detours on Route 93 while Safety Service Director James Parkinson said the job would be complete by Monday night.

Logan F. H. Brewer Co Safety Service James Parkinson

Man Tries To Avoid Jail In Logan Incident

Logan man Terry Lee Brandon, 20, of 48 E Hunter Sr, arrested 3:10 for suspended license driving. He fought officers, was cuffed, fined 50 dollars plus costs by Mayor Merril Haney. He faced resisting arrest charges, fined 75 dollars and costs, 15 days in jail with 10 suspended. Second man James R. Geil, 28, of Logan Route 4, cited 8 p.m. for driving left of center after leaving Culver Street and hitting a tree on the Schempp property.

Logan Terry Lee Brandon E. Hunter Sr Merril Haney James R. Geil Geil Culver Street Zanesville Ave Schempp North Culver

Bob Hess Honored As Top Dealer in Nation

Nelsonville Ohio Robert Hess owner of Bob Hess Chevrolet Inc at 12 N May Ave Athens earns a top 500 dealer award. He wins a one week trip to Mexico City and Acapulco for sales in May and June. Pat Patterson sales manager also wins a week long trip to Montreal Canada from the contest.

Nelsonville Robert Hess May Ave Athens Bob Hess Chevrolet, Inc Mexico City Acapulco Pat Patterson Montreal Canada

Logan Man Cited After Mishap On Route 180

Logan man Lawrence Rutgers, 21, of 532 W Hunter St, was cited for driving left of center after his car skidded into William Clary’s vehicle on Route 180 five miles from Route 33 at 4 p.m. Saturday. A minor accident followed at Route 56 near Laurelville when Hazel Shannon, 28, of Columbus, skidded into Burlin Black’s parked car.

LOGAN Lawrence Rutgers W. Hunter St William §. Clary Dew Hotel Nelsonville Laurelville Hazel Shannon Columbus Burlin W. Black

Hospital admits list and local fire report in GLOUSTER and LOGAN

A hospital admission list from Hocking Valleys Community Hospital includes Mrs. Charles Graham and multiple relatives and friends from New Straitsville Logan and Lancaster. Four Church of Christ youths attended Christian Service Camp near Darwin returning Saturday. Logan Fire Department responded to a lightning strike on an oil tank on Clay Bank Hill Road Saturday at 3 30 p m.

Glouster Church of Christ Darwin Sheila Exline Debbie McAllister Carl Linscott Timmy Seeve Timmy Seevers Logan Albert van Sickle Clay Bank Hill Road

Eight Are Fined In Hocking Court

Eight people were fined and twenty two bonds forfeited in Hocking County Court on Saturday. Local names from Logan New Straitsville and Columbus faced fines for license violations, unsafe vehicles, speeding, and other infractions. Bond forfeitures included several motorists and a DWI charge, with multiple cases linked to listed towns and ages.

Charles Sells Interest In Logan Radio Station

Logan The Logan Broadcasting Company says George Charles vice president and general manager sold his stake and will serve as a broadcast consultant to WLGN Radio. He plans a Kentucky radio start and other broadcasting ventures while continuing residence at 973 Betty Ave. Donnie Devol becomes acting general manager and Gary Boyer becomes station manager. Lee Hamilton promoted to program director.

LOGAN Logan Broadcasting Company George Charles Charles Wlgn Radio Tri-State Kentucky Betty Ave Donnie Devol Logan Broadcasting Co Gary Boyer WLGN Lee Hamilton Devol

Deputies Cite Two Drivers After Mishaps

Sheriff deputies issued two citations after two minor accidents Saturday afternoon. On Route 328 North by Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ross Nice and John Dane collided when Danes car slid left of center. Dane cited for driving left of center. At Route 3 entrance to the Goodyear Plant, Joyce Debeer slowed for a car and was hit from behind by Carolyn Adkins who was cited for excessive speed for road conditions.

Athens Goodyear Route 3 Carolyn Dee Adkins

Five Fined One Dismissed In Nelsonville

Nelsonville court tried six cases Friday night. Ralph E. Jackson of Buchtel was found guilty of disturbing the peace and fined 34 dollars plus costs. Hilary J. Lerman of 577 Railroad St. was guilty on improper backing and fined 15 dollars plus costs. Darrell Roberts’s charge of assault and battery was dismissed for lack of evidence after a plea of innocent. Walter Wayne Brown of Humble Texas was guilty on unsafe operation with a 10 dollar fine plus costs. Melvin L. Estep of 836 Main St. Locan was guilty on unsafe operation with 10 dollars plus costs. Gilbert Maffin of Nelsonville faced intoxication charges and pleaded guilty.

Nelsonville Ralph E. Jackson Buchtel Hilary J. Lerman Railroad St Darrell Roberts Bartlett Virginia Figgins West Columbus Street Walter Wayne Brown Humble Texas Melvin L. Estep Main St Locan Gilbert Maffin

Police Nab Violator Of October Parole

Nelsonville man Jerry Hickman 32 of 717 High St was arrested by Patrolman Tom Cullison for parole violation and handed to state parole officer Nick Sanborn. He was detained at the Athens County jail. Rebekah Lodge No 906 IOOF will initiate candidates Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the lodge hall on Jackson Street with the Stewart Lodge presenting the work.

Nelsonville Tom Cullison Nick Sanborn Jerry Hickman High St Athens County Rebekah Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Jackson Street Stewart Lodge

Births and visits in Glouster Nelsonville area hospital notes

Mount St. Mary Hospital reports numerous births including Randy Herron Logan Frank Smith Glouster Route 3 and many residents from Nelsonville Athens Glouster and The Plains. The Glouster section notes Bessie West hosting guests Major Michael W Easley and family from Weisbadden Germany with plans for posting Major Easley in Washington DC after August 4.

Randy Herron Logan Frank Smith Glouster Denese Dunn Union Furnace William Perry, Jr Norma Jean Rarick Lana Young Nelsonville Virginia Stump New Straitsville Orpha Baker the Plains Phyllis Dearing David Richards Thomas Fleming Corning Thomas McManus Creola Vesta Chesher Anna Merz Buchtel Carole Breeze Marilyn Bean Athens Bessie West Front St Michael W. Easley Weisbadden Germany Major Easley Washington, D. C West Louis Henry Lena Easley Annetta James Daley Portsmouth

Stolen cash drugs and gun from Store Drug Store

A break in at Store Drug Store at 98 West Main Street left a cash box with about 2510 in checks and cash missing along with a box of assorted narcotics and a .25 caliber semi automatic pistol. Entry was gained through a pried back door and discovered Sunday morning by staff who alerted police.

LOGAN Store W. Main St

Speeding citation issued in Nelsonville for local resident

William Howe Jr. 21 of Fairview Street was cited by police early Saturday on speeding charges and ordered to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's court August 8.

Nelsonville William Howe, Jr Fairview Street

Scouts Plan Camp Outing At Meeting

Nelsonville scout parents of Boy Scout Troop 67 meet Monday at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church to finalize Camp Kootaga plans. Troop members are scheduled to depart for West Virginia next Sunday, leaders said.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Camp Kootaga West Virginia

Preparation H advertised relief for hemorrhoids in Scranton ad

A Scranton notice promotes Preparation H to relieve hemorrhoid pain itching and burning. It cites Mrs J Straniere Jr saying relief after one use during childbirth and claims doctors prove the formula shrinks inflamed hemorrhoids and reduces swelling with gentle lubrication for comfortable bowel movements.

Scranton J. Straniere Jr

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