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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1965
Page
2
In Nelsonville the Hocking River fish kill is blamed on acid mine seepage washed in by heavy rain. Wildlife officials compare this pollution to statewide patterns, noting samples taken and public concern over river usage and health department testing.
Logan residents recount humorous incidents from a week of small events. A window washing mishap used spray starch, a hair deodorant spray, and a 80 foot pole repair by off duty firemen. A monkey on a telecom line disrupts a Mulberry Street porch, a teen drives a makeshift bus line, and a Navy veteran avoids swimming despite many children at play.
Mary Kay Williams daughter of Clifford and Mary Williams and Karen Keller daughter of Joe and Karen Keller attended the four day Ohio Conference Girls School in Delaware. They were sponsored by the Methodist Church WSCS.
The Westfall family reunion gathered at Burr Oak Lake Park in Glouster with numerous members listed from Bellfountain to Columbus. Plans were made to hold the next reunion at Old Man's Cave.
Glouster residents and relatives from Bib Run Pennsylvania Madison Street Heath and Windham report guests and vacations. Wolfes stationed in Germany return to the states for a Florida visit before Fort Knox assignment. Nelsonville crews clear an 18 inch sewer line at Nerrick corner blocked by tree roots after days of work.
A list of patients and residents associated with Mount St Mary Hospital, including Donald Cook Murray City Todd Gyure Glouster Gray don Snider Mohala Mrs Mildred Tinkham Mrs Augusta Forbes Nelson ville Mrs Fay Harris New Straitsville Mrs Gertrude Stocklen Nelsonville Mrs Margaret Nogrady Millfield Route 1 John Coffman Nelsonville Jerome Frenske Athens Route 5 Leo Lemoine Glouster John Newman New Straitsville Mrs Paul Marcum Zaleski Mrs Margaret Blower Trimble Donald J Mace The Plains Mrs Carolyn J Mosier Carpenter Route 1 Mrs James Frasure and son Logan Mrs Donald E Kline and Daughter Logan Mrs Charles Linton Athens Michael S Carter Nelsonville Thomas Wilson Nelsonville Miss Linda Ward Rockbridge Route 2 Danny Metcalf Nelsonville Colton Malone Athens Route 4 Mrs Dolores Calvin McArthur Mrs Leona Kilgore Murray City Mrs Carol Easler Nelsonville Cecil Woodson Nelsonville Daniel Gyure Glouster Aaron Lewis Nelsonville Mrs Addie Williams Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Helen Todd Nelsonville Mrs Theda Marstill ler Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Eunice Blimes Nelsonville Mrs Carol Love Mill field Route 1 Mrs Nancy Sharp Trimble
The Hocking County Economic Opportunity Act program faces a deadline to appoint a director and secretary with four and twelve applications respectively. The county aims to launch the six month initial plan by August 1 and discusses a future merger with Athens County under a two-director setup.
Logan reports three people injured in Hocking County accidents. George Seymore, 19, of Logan, suffered a possible broken right arm when his vehicle left Route 664 and fell into a creek. he was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital. He was cited for conditional speed. Joseph L Larcamp, 16, and Philip Brakley, 16, of Dublin, sustained minor injuries when Larcamp's car went left of center on Old Man's Cave main camp road and struck a tree. Larcamp was cited for conditional speed to appear in Juvenile Court.
Nelsonville police arrested three motorists on DWI charges. William R. Bishop of Columbus was taken into custody Saturday afternoon, while William Owen Bodoh and James Leland Sickels were arrested Saturday night. They pleaded guilty in Mayor William Hoffman’s court and received $150 fines plus costs and three days in city jail.
Nelsonville reports over 200 citizen band enthusiasts and families gathered at Nelsonville City Park for the third annual C B Roundup. Harold Koker cooked a chicken barbecue for attendees. Harley Hook, 42, 507 Patton St., was arraigned and pled guilty to driving while intoxicated, receiving a three day city jail sentence after Sunday arrest.
Logan County health officials investigate a groundhog bite after Daniel Bush of Logan Route 3 says he was bitten on the left thumb and leg Sunday afternoon. The animal was captured and rabies tests are being considered. In Nelsonville, Frederick John Smith, 22, of Columbus, was ordered to appear in Mayor's Court at 7:30 p.m. July 31 after a police citation.
Logan native Josephine Wuelden Robertson is selected as one of five 1965 National Headliners by Theta Sigma Phi. honorees include Gay Pauley Pat Penney Shirley Seifert and Evelyn Walker. The Aug 12 convention will honor the women journalists and communications leaders.
Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion will convene at 7 45 p.m. at the Legion War Memorial building. The Tri County District Joint Vocational School Board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Nelsonville Elementary School to interview architects for the proposed vocational school building.
Six cases heard by Mayor Hoffman's court in Nelsonville resulted in fines for trespass and reckless operation. Windle and Williams paid fines with costs, while Admiral pleaded guilty to reckless operation. Smith’s arraignment was continued, McGarver forfeited bond, Edwards charges were dismissed, and an affidavit noted Clara Edwards failed to appear.
Nelsonville city recreation league schedule released by Director Robert Sheskey lists Pee Wee games from Tuesday to Thursday with Oakley Insurance facing Volunteer Firemen and Gas Company meeting Mechem's. Little League runs Tuesday to Friday with Hal's Drive-In vs Coker's and Peoples Bank vs Waterloo. Pony League hosts Nelsonville Athletic Association games Tuesday and Thursday against Waterloo and Cable's Hardware respectively.
Nelsonville officials and Yorde Machine Products employees held a city park picnic Saturday. Dinner was served at 12 30 pm. A Goodyear plant sprinkler system activated by error caused no fire. Planning commission meets Wednesday at 7 pm. Ward's Sohio Station redecorating completed with new sign.
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