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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1969

Page

15

Aid Church Fund Festival Booth Set For Parade

The Find United Methodist Church will operate a food service booth during the Parade Of The Halls Festival with proceeds to the Church Building Fund. Joanna Evans named general chairman. Committees include booth setup led by Fred Powell and Joe Wallace, food committee chaired by Carl Dishey and Harry Stage, and a pickup team led by Ethel Wright and Don Betts. Booth workers must have a chest X-ray or skin test. X-rays at Mount St Mary Hospital and skin tests at Athens County City Health Department in Athens.

Carl Dishey Harry Stage Zenith Jumper Lucille Weaver Iva Lou Wallace Florence Coakley Anna Riley Ethel Wright Don Betts Arts Fred Powell Wilbert Warren Booth Frank Oakley Fred Powell Yall Mount St Mary Hospital Athens County City Health Department Athens

Mrs Hoy Chosen Vinton Court Clerk

Loisefie Bowen Hoy, 33, of Creole Route 1, named Vinton County court clerk by the Democratic central committee to succeed the late Margie Climer who died July 11 in a truck car collision. Hoy, married to Robert Hoy, has four children and has worked as a bookkeeper for W W Jeffers Co and served as county Democratic chairman. She is a McArthur High School graduate.

Amcarthur Loisefie Bowen Hoy Vinton County Hoy County Democrat Central Committee Margie Cli Mer Climer Manred Robert William Wallace Metelhestas Logan Christ Ann Kathy Karen Robbie He W. W. Jeffers Co Jeers McArthur High School Iss

Divorce Actions Filed in Common Pleas Court

Two divorce actions were filed in Common Pleas Court Friday. Richard Giffin of Logan Route 4 asked for divorce from Naty Giffin on a grounds of gross neglect of duty. Robert E McCathey of Jaydenville filed for divorce from Delores McCathey of Mansfield on charges of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty seeking custody and control of their minor child.

Logan Common Pleas Richard Giffin Logan Route 4 Wvorce Giffin New Stratsville Robert E McCathey Jaydenville Delores McGathey Mansfield

Try Outs Set For Twirlers At Nelsonville Junior High

Nelsonville York junior high band majorette try outs are planned for next Thursday at 7 pm in the junior high school auditorium. Ratings will judge poise appearance marching strutting and basic twirls. The competition includes two one and a half minute routines and head majorette candidates must demonstrate signals. Nelsonville visitors include Mr and Mrs Hubert Barber and their sons Jay and Scott from Youngsville Pa who are staying with Mrs Zoe Henshaw on Elizabeth Street.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Jlumior Jlumor High School Zoe Henshaw Elizabeth Street Hubert Barber and Sons Jay and Scott Youngsville, Pa

B B hits school windows in Nelsonville incident

Nelsonville elementary school windows were damaged by BB guns reported to police Friday. Patrolman Cullison warned that it is unlawful to discharge firearms inside the city and that parents may be liable for damages up to 2500 dollars under a new state law. Citizens urged to report incidents of youths using air or pellet guns inside city limits, and police cautioned about after hours schoolyard play.

Nelsonville Tom Cullison

Democrats Seek Speaker for Johny F Kennedy Dinner

Logan Democratic Club discussed the second annual Kennedy Dinner to be held in September in the Logan Federal Community Room. John Glenn cannot attend. Ed Muskie is invited and a response is expected soon. committee members include Ronald Schon as chairman and Jack Sensonbermner as potential replacement.

Logan Johny F. Kennedy Democratic Club Logan Federal John Glenn Ed Muskie Jack Sensonbermner Donscion Bess Gallagher Dininer Ceci Berry Lawrence Elsinger Young Democrats

Scheduling By Computer Is Exhibited in Nelsonville York City

Nelsonville York City School district joins three area systems showing computerized scheduling for the coming term. Principal Robert Sheskey presented schedules prepared with the Tri-County Vocational High Schools and Technical Institute equipment to the school board, outlining plans for senior and junior high students.

Nelsonville York City Robert Sheskey Tri-County Dastmet Vocational High Schools Technical Institute Senor Junior Right

Nelsonville Meetings and City Council Agenda

Nelsonville hosts a social meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Little House on Myers Street with Preda Newton and Melba Nelson on the cal committee. A special City Council meeting is set for Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss federal financing for proposed city projects. Asbury Church plans an annual chicken supper Friday Aug 1 in the church basement starting at 4 p.m. Menu features ham baked hamburger home made ice cream pie cake coffee and tea.

Little House Myers Street Preda Newton and Melba Nelson A Cal Asbury Church Nelsonville Asbury Methodist Church Route 273

County S Solid Waste Debate Seeks Sanitary Landfill

Athens County leaders negotiate with Peabody Coal to establish a countywide sanitary landfill while opposing private control. Citizens demand public oversight, local access, and fair fees, amid debates on site suitability and the state's lack of funding for land disposal programs.

Athens County Peabody Coal Co York Nélp Nelsonville York Trustees Solid Waste Disposal Mates Rocae

Adelphia Rd Truck Crash Injures Two

Two men were injured Friday night when the Adelphia Road truck left the road along the Pickaway County line and crashed into a field. Dale Weese, 29, of Culleville, driver, and passenger Merrill Smuth were taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital for facial injuries after the truck hit the windshield on a curve at about 4:05 pm.

Logan Adelphia Llocking Pickaway County Hocking County

Junior High Band Practice Starts August First

Junior High School band under Director Kathryn McCoy will begin practice on August first. Sessions run from 4 am to 10630 am at the Junior High School. A second season will be held on Saturday mornings. All eighth and ninth grade instrumental music students are urged to attend, with seventh graders allowed for band tryouts.

Nelsonville Nelsanalle Tunior High School Kathryn McCoy

Nelsonville Man Sent To Vietnam In Army

Jacob W. Pickett son of Mr and Mrs William Pickett of Jefferson Street arrived in Qui Nhon Vietnam on July 15 after training at Fort Leonard Wood. He is listed as Private First Class RA 117 19.473 661st Ordnance Company (immo) APO San Francisco California b6226.

Nelsonville Vietnam Jacob W. Pickett William Pickett Jefferson Street Nelsomille Qui Nham Fort Leonard Wood Missour New Milltary Ordnance Company Immo San Francisco California

87 Children Attend Daily Bible School at Anusville

Anusville reports daily attendance of 87 children at the First United Methodist Church Bible school. The program runs through next week with a handiwork exhibit ready for viewing at 7 pm on Aug 1, followed by a closing program at 7:30 pm in the church sanctuary. Rev Roy Ballard and wife thank contributors for cookies, with about 20 cookies provided daily.

Anusqnville First United Methodist Church Roy Ballard

Nelsonville York Cry Board Term Corrected

Nelsonville York consolidation terms updated after Irvin Badger declined reelection. Hubert Stage, appointed to fill deceased William Fraednch Stage's vacancy, won one term. Badger narrowly missed a seat but later joined the board at the January 21, 1968 meeting. Stage and Badger terms expire year end with August 6 filing deadline for school board posts.

Nelsonville Irvin Badger York Cry Board of Education Hubert Stage William Fraednch Stage Badger

Mount St Mary Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admissions list includes Miss Maymie Russell Amesville Mrs Lorena Hemsley and Mrs Thelma Winchell both of Nelsonville Route 1 Thomas Matthewson Nelsonville Master John Collins Chesterton Route 1 Jay Suber Ene Mich Discharges include Gerald Glass Charles Levering Master Gary Adams Miss Cheryl Harold Miss Brenda Largent Master Brad Largent Mrs Vesta Chesher Mrs Wanda Nelson Mrs Judy Scheer Mrs Louise Dodson Mrs Mary Jenkins Mrs Neon Spencer. Also notes on Japanese exports of cotton wool and synthetric fibres valued at 200 million dollars and a miscellaneous tip about giving a plastic cutlery tray to teach children tidiness.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Mayiie Russell Amesvile Lorena Hemsley Thelma Winchell Nelsonville Thomas Matthewson Johnn Collins Chestertul Jay J. Suber Ene Mich Gerald Glass Charles Levering Gary Adams Cheryl Harold Brenda Largent Brad Largent Vesta Chesher Wanda Nelsor Judy Scheer Louise Dodson Mary Jenkins Neon Spencer

Nelsonville mayor's court records intoxication and driving charges

Nelsonville mayor's court Friday night sees Danny Warren of Route 1 plead guilty to drunken driving and license revocation. He receives 150 dollars plus costs, three days in jail with 30 days suspended on the driving while intoxicated charge, and two days in custody on the revocation count. Other defendants include Corning for following too closely, Gustin for speeding, Pickett Jr for disturbing the peace, and Patton for destruction of property, all pleading guilty and fined sums ranging from 10 to 50 dollars plus costs.

Neesonville Nelsonville Danny Warren Warren G C Carr Corning Ipolice

Congregation Elects New Church Officers and Directors

NELSONVILLE The First Christian Church elected Cameron Brooker as secretary Adelne Ray as treasurer Shirley Seckinger as financial secretary Mae Koker as church clerk Other officers include Frank North worship Lidel McFadden Raymond Roughty Robert Shinn Harold Woxer Sigrid Love named organist J L Webb and Sandra White assistants Don Shafer chosen chancel director Eltor Nelson youth choir Connie Whitted junior choir Larila Jacobs senior choir The session closed with a memorial service for members who died during the year Rev Richard J Nelson spoke Cookies and coffee served by Christian Women’s Fellowship

Nelsonville First Christian Church Cameron Brooker Adelne Ray Shirley Seckinger Mae Koker Frank North Lidel McFadden Raymond "Roughty Robert ‘Shinn Harold "Xoxer Sigrid Love J L. Webb Sandra White Don Shafer Chan Cel. Chow Direster Eltor Nelson Connie Whitted Larila Jacobs Cher Richard J Nelson Dean Shafer

Nelsonville Inter Organizational Council Meeting

Nelsonville invites representatives from every local organization to attend the Inter Organizational Council meeting at 8 pm Monday. The session is hosted by the Nelsonville Junior Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Eagles Hall on Washington Street.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eages Washington Street Owie

Tracey Lax Hospital Patient in Lancaster Fairfield

Tracey Lynn Lax a four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Lax of Mal Street is a patient at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital in Lancaster. She underwent kidney surgery Tuesday and is expected to remain about three weeks in room 320.

Nelsonville Tracey Lynn Lax Don Lax Mal Street Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Lancaster

No Funds Allotted To NY Schools Slated For Ohio District

NelsonvilleYork City schools superintendent Jack Hilyer says proposals for financing public education from the Ohio General Assembly offer no new money for the southeastern district. Local board members deem the bills very inadequate and fear loss of state foundation funds while considering potential uses for Murray City Elementary School space and possible transport needs for affected students.

Nelsonville Chio General Assembly Southeastern Ohio Sthawly Jack Iplyer York City District Board of Education Allendance Hitler Hulger Foegard Sark Hillyer Murray City Paints

Nelsonville beard contest awards ten haircuts for winner

Nelsonville Jaycees beard growing contest honors top competitor during the Parade of Hills Festival. First prize is ten haircuts, second through fourth receive ten haircuts each. Donors include Dude's Barter Shop, Pritz's Barber Shop, and Danny Merz Shop. Beard judging on August 20 amid festival events.

Nelsonville Sayces Bond Jaycees Dude's Pritz’s Danny Merz Torie

Robbins Road Repaired In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the street department repaired a damaged stretch of Robbins Road caused by coal trucks. A section west of Fulton Street bridge remains washboarded with potholes. The haulage firm pledged bond with the city to cover road repairs.

Nelsonville Hobbins Road Jms Fulton Street Bridge Frm

Nelsonville Parking Meters Bring In $520.75

Parking meter collections for the period July 10 to 24 totaled $520.75, reported by the space department. The amount includes $20 for parking for Dr. Johnson on Washington Street.

Nelsonville Space Department DR. Johnson Washington Street

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