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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1974

Page

6

Smith in Hocking Meigs As Campaign Continues

Republican attorney general candidate George C. Smith campaigned in Logan and Pomeroy meeting county officials and supporters. In Logan he outlined a squad system to speed AG rulings and cited a past budget rise. Smith stressed service to local government and law enforcement, citing his Franklin County experience.

George C. Smith Logan Hocking County Pomeroy Meigs County Smith Worthington Park Harry Armstrong Claire ‘Buzz’ Ball Jr Donna Irvine Daren Bernard Fultz Franklin County United States Columbus William Saxbe Ohio State University Ohio State University College of Law Ohio Bar

Hocking Hospital Reports Quarter Loss and Accreditation Plans

Hocking Valley Community Hospital board released second quarter figures showing a net loss of 48 715 29 dollars with 369 421 13 dollars in revenue against 395 870 50 dollars in operating expenses. Depreciation was 22 265 92 dollars. The hospital seeks Joint Commission accreditation with inspections set for August 30 and September 3. June statistics show an average daily census of 40 5 in hospital and 28 4 in Long Term Care Unit, 22 births, 84 surgical cases and 553 ER visits. Administrator David Arledge notes a one year lower total. Kachelmacher Vericose Vein Clinic logged 29 new patients and 33 followups.

David Arledge Kachelmacher Vericose

Georgia Youth Choir Sings On Square

A 40 voice youth choir from Fitzgerald Georgia performs during outdoor mission services in Nelsonville on Tuesday and Wednesday at the square. The group showcases spirited singing as part of the community event with local churches hosting.

Nelsonville Fitzgerald

Nelsonville TV installs 200-foot antenna atop Bone Hollow hill

A Kentucky crew installed a 200 foot television antenna for Nelsonville Television Cable Inc on a hill at the head of Bone Hollow reached via Grosvenor Street. The transmitter site at 964 feet elevation promises improved cable reception per Joe Edwards. The article also notes community notices and a church mission visit linked to the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Television Cable, Inc Kentucky Bone Hollow Grosvenor Street Joe Edwards

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits List and Parish Parade Details

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes lists admissions including Mrs. Carol Miller Miss Tracy Lynn Jackson Theodore Nutter Leonard Breeze Amanda Whiteman Mabel Ray Bernard Carter and others from Nelsonville Chauncey Logan and nearby areas. The Queens Committee of the Parade of the Hills says applications are available at Bessemer Service Station and John Sayre's Store in Buchtel.

Carol Miller New Straitsville Tracy Lynn Jackson Chauncey Theodore Nutter Carbon Hill Leonard Breeze Amanda Whiteman Mabel Ray Bernard Carter Nelsonville Gladys Mahley Logan Kathleen Gardner Delcia Smith Frank Theisen Queens

Middleport Reviews Flood Plain Plan and Park Needs

Middleport council discusses flood plain insurance details and potential withdrawal options. Officials consider park upgrades and lighting, traffic issues from through trucks, street repairs, and succession planning for maintenance supervisor as Harold Chase nears retirement.

Bookmobile Weekly Stops Across Area Counties

The bookmobile releases a daily route list for Meigs Jackson and surrounding areas. Stops include Burlingham Darwin Route 681 County Road 20 Morgans Rocksprings Housing Tuppers Plains Elmwood Alfred Sumner Heaton Garage Naomi Chester Headstart Eastern Bashan Syracuse Baer and Syracuse post office with varied times.

Pomeroy Meigs County Burlingham Darwin Morgans Rocksprings Jackson County Day Center Ray Byer Coalton Meigs County Tuppers Plains Elmwood Alfred Success Road Keno Bashan Syracuse-Baer’s Syracuse

Trailblazers 4-H Evaluates Members and Projects

The Trailblazers 4-H Club held an evaluation Friday in the Holy Cross Church basement. Betty Reese judged items while Marge Hagerman graded projects in food and clothing. Members listed include Suzie Searls Judy Mayles Lisa Fleischer Cindy Drake Paula Pogus Kristin Hall Suzy Fleischer Jody Shiffler and others with multiple dish and garment entries. Three girls were named outstanding: Paula Pogus Judy Mayles and Lisa Fleischer.

Glouster Trailblazers Holy Cross Church Betty Reese Marge Hagerman Suzie Searls Judy Mayles Lisa Fleischer Cindy Drake Kathy Fleischer Jody Shiffler Paula Pogus Kristin Hall Suzy Fleischer All American Foods Lisa Fleescher Lisa Fleescher, Sport Clothes. Guests At the Meeting Were Mrs. J. Mayles Barbra Christina Yocum Michelle George Goodbout

Nelsonville Council Waives Residency for Safety Director

Nelsonville council in a special session waived the residency requirement for Safety Service Director Harry West to allow him to continue beyond Aug 1. The move gives time to select a qualified replacement while awaiting state permit considerations for traffic signs on State Route 278. Temporary fountain repairs and a four way stop at Madison and Franklin Streets were discussed ahead of the Parade of the Hills Festival.

State Department of Transportation Nelsonville Harry West Donald Kern West Kern Donald W. Bumgardner Madison Franklin Streets Carl Young Cil Madison Street Ralph Davis James Shumaker Davis Nelsonville Garden Club Young Majestic Theater Bruce Rogers

Beegle Reunion Set for Racine August Fourth

The 41st Beegle family reunion will be Aug. 4 at the American Legion Hall in Racine with an 11:30 a.m. registration and a 12:30 p.m. basket lunch. Committees include invoca tion by Vera Beegle and program by Billy Beegle and others. Memorial services will be led by Butch and Delores Gaul.

Racine Beegle American Legion Hall Meigs County Bedford Melanie Beegle Joy Kay Morarity Chris Beegle Jan Hill Vera Beegle Billy Beegle Linda Diddle Leanna Bee Don Beegle Robert E. Beegle Finn Gaul Frankie McKelvey Bonnie Theiss Laura Circle Loretta Beegle Leanna Beegle Betty Carpenter Eileen Beegle Mattie Beegle Oliver Webb Robert McKelvey

Deputies Investigate Break In And Thefts In Logan

Hocking County deputies investigated a break in at a Rauber Ridge Road cabin where a chest of drawers tilt top table four ice cream chairs milk can two side chairs and other items were stolen. A $100 reward is offered by W C Vogel of Columbus for recovery of the stolen goods. Separate reports note a bicycle taken from Duck Run Road Rockbridge and a 100 pound pig stolen from a pen on Till Road Logan.

Logan Hocking County George Hopkins Till Road

Nelson Family Holds Reunion Across Ohio Towns

The Nelson family reunion met at Star Grange Hall in Dexter with 59 attendees. Participants hailed from Columbus, Marion, Maumee, Albany, Akron, Radcliff, Wooster, Mansfield, Ashville, Langsville, Wellston, Guysville, Wellston, Syracuse, Malta, and the Dexter area, sharing kinship ties and memories.

Dexter Nelson Star Grange Hall Kenneth Cooper Roy Ogdin Ivan Redd Robin Kenneth Nelson Radcliff Edwin Nelson Paul Nelson All Wooster Dale Goff Mansfield Dwight Nelson Columbus Cecil Nelson Ashville Downie Nelson Langsville Donald Mansfield Athens Daniel Mansfield Guysville Jewell Buffington Polly Dillon Larry Cartwright Wellston Donald Nelson Malta Jim Dyer Syracuse Dana Nelson Ralph Macomber Richard

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Admits and Dismisses List

Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Mrs. Walter Cribfield of Murray City Mrs. Charles Stimel John Lehman and Mrs. Michael Scaparrotti of Logan. Dismissed were Mrs. Terry Kehl and daughter Carl Coburn Merle Matthews Mrs. Otis Sheets Mrs. Margaret Aspelund Leroy Schneck Mrs. Oma Stewart Raymond Wollett Mrs. Melvin Hartshorn and Mrs. Norma Golden.

Walter Cribfield Murray City Charles Stimel John Lehman Michael Scaparrotti Logan Terry Kehl Carl Coburn Merle Matthews Otis Sheets Margaret Aspelund Leroy Schneck Oma Stewart Raymond Wollett Melvin Hartshorn Norma Golden

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George Lovell Wilkesville Vinton County National Bank McArthur New Earl Cecil Norvella Cottrill Pat Raines Stephanie Albright John M. Albright Cecil Hocking Hospital Hocking Valley Community Hospital Joint Commission On Hospitals Georgia Ladies Blue and Gold Association Eagles Hall Nelsonville Lions Club Shafer's Restaurant Queen Kiks Lodge First Baptist Church of Ray Roberts Ohio Baptist Convention Tim Walker Simon American Legion Memorial Southern Baptist Home Mission Board Mount St. Mary Hospital Charles Kisor Janie Thomas Gladys Kempton Middleport Beulah Jones Meigs Village Hall Gene Grate Department of Natural Resources John Zerkle Recreation Committee Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Route 7 Herman Haddox Hamilton Street Harold Chase Chase Dwight Zavitz First United Presbyterian Church Hocking Sonja Sutton Maguire Reginald D. Maguire Oklahoma City Okla Sonja Sutton Paula D. Detillion Union Furnace John D. Detillion Londondery Harry Wayne Courtney Jean Ann Courtney Hocking Licenses George Dale Black Betty Ave Mary Mason Oberlin Walnut Hills Joseph Demarr Peterson Henrietta Ave Barbara Anne Whitcraft Rockbridge Michael Edward Bellar Gallagher Ave Debra Sue Guess Roger Allen Cruse Laurelville Roxie Lorene Lowther David Williams Dora Louise Turner Messenger Beulah Jones Francis Florist Bowers Main Street High School Kathy Francis W. Francis Jo Ann Francis Bill Francis Nelsonville Council
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