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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1961

Page

4

Court Finds Ucker Guilty For Having Ungraded Milk

Logan County Court verdict finds James Ucker of Ucker Bros. Dairy guilty of possessing misbranded and ungraded milk. He receives a $50 fine plus costs from Judge Vaughn Collins after evidence from Dr. H. M. Boocks and sanitarian C. F. Cummins.

LOGAN James Ucker Ucker Bros. Dairy Vaughn Collins H. M. Boocks Logan-Hocking County Health Department C. F. Cummins Sanitarian Lloyd Frazier Acker Ucker N. Walnut St Ucker Bros Southeast District Laboratory Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Boocks

New Meters Bring In More Funds

In Nelsonville the first week of new 10 hour parking meters on Fort and E Washington Streets shows higher coin collections than previous periods. Police Chief Max Valkinburg says the greenish larger heads, accepting nickels and quarters, allow two hours per nickel and up to ten hours with five nickels or a quarter.

Nelsonville Fort and E. Washington Sts Max Valkinburg

Brown seeks counsel at Hocking County arraignment

Willis G. Brown, 52, arraigned on a driving while intoxicated charge and asked for time to obtain counsel. Judge Vaughn Collins granted the delay and Brown was released on $200 bond after arrest on Route 33 northwest of Logan.

Logan Lancaster Hocking Willis G. Brown Vaughn Collins Brown Route Terry Goss Nickle Plate Ralph Wharton Logan Route 3

Reedsville Weekend Visitors From Nearby Towns

Reedsville saw numerous visits from relatives and friends including Mrs Otis Bailey and Lois, Mrs Albert Wigal of Racine, the Walton and Wallace families, Mr and Mrs Keith Walton with Timmie, and Mrs Everett Petty Jr and four children of Belpre.

Reedsville Otis Bailey Lois Albert Wigal Racine Gary Walton Gary Walton Wallace Keith Walton James Ruth Tmmie Everett Petty, Jr Belpre Norman St. Clair Edward Chevalier Wayne Chevalier C. E. Humphrey Theodore Reed Pomeroy

Rube Walker Takes Crackers Manager Post

Rube Walker former Dodger catcher has been named manager of the Atlanta Crackers in the Southern Association. Walker returns to the dugout after years as a player and brings major league experience to the club.

Rube Walker Dodger Atlanta Crackers Southern Association

Roy Smalley Leads Reno Silver Sox in Class C

Former major league shortstop Roy Smalley takes managerial duties for the Reno Silver Sox in the California League Class C circuit, guiding the team in competition and development.

Roy Smalley Reno Silver Sox California

Local residents visit relatives and attend alumni events

Syracuse area residents and visitors share time with family and friends across Ohio and Kentucky. Don Weese returns from Fort Knox to take leave before Fort Bliss. Many guests attend Pomeroy Wahama and Nelsonville events and reunions.

Fellem Fined in Mayor Court for Intoxication

Guy Fellem of Nelsonville was fined ten dollars and costs in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court for intoxication and was committed to the county jail for non payment of the fine.

Nelsonville Guy Fellem Jackson Sr Earl Hilleary Fellem

Banquet Planned for United Bible Class at First Methodist

Plans are set for the United Bible Class annual banquet of the First Methodist Church. The dinner is scheduled for June 9 at Brandt's at 6 30 p m. Seventeen members and one guest attended the May meeting in the church social rooms.

Logan Area Guests Visit Shriner Family and Sailor Home

Recent guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H H Shriner included Mrs Shriner s cousin Mr and Mrs F A Rees of Akron and Mrs Juanita Faught from Mesa Arizona. Thomas E Redd FA of the USS Sarasota spent the weekend with his family in Union Furnace before returning to Norfolk Virginia. Mrs Bess V Mutchmore former Logan resident is improving at her daughter s home in Grove City after a stroke on May 23.

H. H. Shriner W. Hunter Sr Thomas E. Redd Sarasota Robert E. Redd Karolyn Union Furnace Norfolk Nancy Zimmerman Logan Bess V. Mutchmore Howard Sigman Amy Mutchmore Orders Grove City William Mutchmore North Canton

Police Chief Warns Unlicensed Youths

Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg warns underage drivers of mopeds and similar two wheel vehicles and their parents that licensing laws bar drivers under 16. Unlicensed juvenile drivers will be certified to juvenile authorities and parents face action.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Valkinburg

Woman Fined Twice For Intoxication And Taxicab Fraud

Ellen Childress pleaded guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court to intoxication and defrauding a taxicab driver. She was fined $10 and costs on each charge, and a five day jail term for fraud was suspended if she pays cab driver Jim Carter the fare.

Nelsonville Ellen Childress Stratton Earl Hilleary Jim Carter

Logan Miss Carolyn Stanley Plans Wedding to Gary Hurst

Miss Carolyn Stanley of Logan will wed Gary Lee Hurst on Saturday at Apostolic Tabernacle Logan. The evening ceremony will be led by Rev. Earl Edwards.

Logan Carolyn Staley Gary Lee Hurst Apostolic Tabernacle Earl Edwards

Driver Fined for Passing Vehicle at Intersection

Bernard L. Inman of The Plains was fined $10 and costs in mayor's court for passing a vehicle at an intersection.

Nelsonville Bernard L. Inman the Plains

Water Fees To Be Paid

Logan notice announces June payment of water accounts and sewer rentals at the Water Department in the city building. Payment runs through June 15 with a 10 percent penalty after. Discontinuation of water service occurs if bills remain unpaid by June 30.

Logan Water Department

Chester area families attend alumni banquet and visits

Chester High School alumni gathered as Mrs. Wolfe and her five children, all graduates, attended the alumni banquet. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wolfe and family of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wolfe of Belpre, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Vanmeter and families from Columbus, plus other relatives visiting Curtis Wolfe and Cleland households. Ronald Clay vacationed in Florida and Miss Joan Frost visited friends in Pennsylvania. Sandra Vanmeter of Columbus visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wolf. Several locals called on Mrs. Larry Cleland at the Ross Cleland home and Dorothy Smalley visited Bruce Myers.

Rodney Adrian Tammy Michelle Pomeroy Kay McClintock Charles Winebrenner Marietta Leona Winebrenner Pomeroy High School Stevie Winebrenner Steve Robson Gallipolis Thomas Quick Columbus James S. Quick Mildred Chapman Connie Floyd Letart Falls Kenda Russell Racine Gordon West Dorcas Jean Jones C. H. Williams Frank Arnott T. H. Arnott Waterford Ray Williams Rayland Ernest McBride Pomeroy High Roger Winebrenner and Kelley L. B. Miracle Leesburg Joe Arnott McArthur Vernon Bartles Albert Duckworth Fred Crow Jr Lynchburg Linda Margaret Esichingher Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Don McBride Canonsburg Pennsylvania Chester Lloyd Wolfe Akron Howard Wolfe Belpre Brad Thompson Gene Vanmeter Curtis Wolfe Wolf Chester High School Wolfe Ronald Clay Florida Joan Frost Robert Wood Cincinnati Ida Knight Marilyn Knight Victor Will Canal Winchester Sandra Vanmeter Curtis Wolf Allen Roush Bradbury Marilyn Michael Beverly Middleport Carolyn Parker Norman McCain Larry Cleland Ross Cleland Dorothy Smalley Bruce Myers

Ed Juniper 80th Birthday Honored in Nelsonville

Ed Juniper of Fayette Street was celebrated Sunday for his 80th birthday with a noon dinner and after dinner music. Attending were numerous relatives from Columbus Dayton South Bend Groveport Nelsonville and other nearby areas.

Nelsonville Ed Juniper Fayette St Juniper Stella Kershaw Walter Lee Art Hoy Columbus Kenneth Lee Dayton A. G. Murat Ellen South Bend Ind Roger Higgins Groveport Margaret Mourn Nellie Evans Hoyt Davis Pauline Marcum Sue Mike Bessie Warehime Fred Craig

Holiday Visitors Honor At Hicksman Home

Holiday guests visited Calan Street residents in Nelsonville including O P Nixon and Bobbie Nixon of Columbus, Esther Tolliver, Jerry Nixon, A J Nixon, Moebel Duevler, Mike Hall, John Gallins, Gertrude Riddle, Mildred Scalf, Melvina Wood, T A Hickman and others from Charleston, St Albans, Columbus, and Mark.

Nelsonville Berry Hickman Calan St O. P. Nixon Millersport Bobbie Nixon Esther Tolliver Jerry Nixon A. J. Nixon Moebel Duevler All of Columbus Mike Hall John Gattins Corning Gertrude Riddle Mildred Scalf Charleston W. Va Melvina Wood St. Albans T. A. Hickman Mark and Tom John Reed Jim Chickerell

Circle Three to Meet Nelsonville Church Event

Circle Three will host the United Presbyterian Women Association meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the church social rooms. Mrs Cleve Hallett leads the program.

Nelsonville Circle Three Vorkes-Burgess United Presbyterian Women’s Association Cleve Hallett

Mount Saint Mary Hospital Births and Admits List

Births include a son for Donald Blair Athens Route 2 a daughter for Earnest Smith Logan a daughter for Arthur Chute New Lexington a son for William Palmer Athens. Admitted include Billy Seals Nelsonville Route 1 Richie Meredith New Straits Larry Wright New Marshfield Iva Hanley Glouster Charles Evans New Straits Electa McGrew McCon nellsville Alex Sheets Logan Route 4 Ralph Schall Athens Route 2 William Beveridge Glouster Boyd Allen The Plains Ruth Welch Nelsonville Route 2 Ralph Smith and son Athens Ralph Van Bibber Haydenville Philip Wyckoff Logan Route 3 Carrie Winchell Nelson Mary Nelson Trimble Josie Graham Nelson Lawrence Losey Corning Aretha Pleasant Rend Rosetta Burley Zaleski Ila Carr Nelsonville Charles Roback Glouster Bert Brooks Glouster Route 3.

Donald Blair Athens Earnest Smith Logan Arthur Chute New Lexington William Palmer Billy Seals Nelsonville Richie Meredith New Straitsville Larry Wright New Marshfield Iva Hanley Glouster Charles Evans Electa McGrew McConnelsville Alex Sheets Ralph Schall William Beveridge Boyd Allen the Plains Ruth Welch Ens Ralph van Bibber Haydenville Philip Wyckoff Carrie Winchell Mary Nelson Trimble Josie Graham Lawrence Losey Corning Aretha Pleasant Rendville Rosetta Burley Zaleski Ila Carr Charles Roback Bert Brooks

Mrs Ward Dies At 79 In Shawnee

Mrs Minnie Ward 79 a former Murray City resident died at her daughter’s home in Shawnee She was born in England daughter of George and Alice Palmer She is survived by her husband George nine grandchildren five great grandchildren and ten more relatives Funeral arrangements will be announced by J E Humphrey funeral home Shawnee

Shawnee Murray City Minnie Ward England George Alice Faulkner Palmer Thelma Bowersock Lucille Hughes Melroy Cincinnati Zanesville Lawrence Newark Irvin Reynoldsburg Alice Skidmore Dayton J. E. Humphrey

Mrs Conrad Hosts Twig Four Meeting At Home

Logan notes Twig Four of the Women’s Auxiliary to Hocking Valley Hospital met in regular session at Mrs Bernard Conrad’s home. New member Mrs Foster Stevens joined. A white elephant auction, bake sale plans, and a little apron project were featured. Prizewinners were Mrs Margaret Peppers, Mrs Don Keels, and Mrs Charles Mitchell. Next hostess is Mrs Rollie Fisher on June 9 with plans by Mrs Peppers and Mrs Mitchell.

Margaret Peppers Don Keels Charles Mitchell Rollie Fisher Mrs. Peppers Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Freer Receives Arts Degree at Stephens College

Nelsonville family attends Stephens College commencement in Columbia Missouri where Miss Cookie Freer of the class of 1961 earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts. Parents Mr and Mrs Frank Freer of Nelsonville joined relatives for pre ceremony events and the baccalaureate service before returning home.

Nelsonville Frank Freer W. Franklin Sr Columbia Stephens College Cookie Freer Freers

Shower Honors Bride Roberta Boling In Logan

Mrs. Rob ert Boling Joy Webb was honored at a recent bride shower hosted by Miss Helen Krumlauf and Miss Carol Later at Mrs. Paul Webb’s home. Prizewinners included Miss Lois Nihiser Miss Madelyn Shull and Mrs. Earl Later who donated prizes to the guest of honor. Attendees included Miss Judy Harbarger Miss Wilma Sears Miss Ruth Ann Mills Miss Karen Howard Miss Carolyn Hutchinson Miss Judy Huffines and Miss Jean Frazier with others sending gifts.

Logan Robert Boling Joy Webb Helen Krumlauf Carol Paul Webb Lois Nihiser Madelyn Shull Earl Judy Harbarger Wilma Sears Ruth Ann Mills Karen Howard Carolyn Hutchinson Judy Huffines Jean Frazier Jane Imboden C. E. Krumlauf Leona Bigham

Furnace Driver Hurt In Route 328 Crash Near Route 33

Logan Ross Allen Nice of Union Furnace was injured Thursday night when his car struck a creek bed after a left front tire blew out while passing another vehicle on Route 328 a mile south of Route 33. He suffered a severe jaw laceration and injuries to both hands and legs. cited by state patrol for crossing the yellow line.

Logan Ross Allen Nice Union Furnace Hocking County Court

First Picnic Set in Nelsonville at Humming Bird Hill Farm

Nelsonville Red Men announce a summer picnic on Sunday at Worley Giffin's Humming Bird Hill farm off Route 278. Route 278 will mark the turning off point for the picnic site and the event is open to the public.

Nelsonville Worley Giffin’s Humming Bird Hill Farm

Fickel and Davis Apply for Marriage License

Ronald O. Fickel age 20 of Logan Route 4 in the U S Army and Dorothy Jean Davis age 20 of Logan factory worker seek a marriage license.

Ronald O. Fickel Logan Dorothy Jean Davis

Honor Roll Lists 12 Straight A Students

Logan High School released the final term honor roll listing 114 pupils with B averages or better. Twelve students achieved straight A grades and are named along with high achievers across sophomores juniors and seniors.

Logan Logan High School Harley Ellinger Eddie Evans Fern Griffen Patty Mason Vicki Orndoff Suzanne Schultz Linda Sommers Don Wahl Mike Canty Susan Elberfeld Curtis Hilton Kathleen Mundy Carole Orndoff Barbara Adcock Lois Allender Susan Baker Monty Calvert Donna Cox Ronnie Crawford Charles Daubenmier Janet Daubenmier Sallie Frey Paula Galvin Jean Geiger Carolyn Guess Betty Johnson Bonnie Jones Richard Krannitz Marilyn Lehman Terry May Peggy McGaw Patty McGrady Janet McWilliams Don Phelps Ed Rutter

Majorettes Chosen for Nelsonville High Band

Tryouts held Thursday morning in the Nelsonville High School gym selected Maxine Cagg as head majorette Jerri Lynn Forbes as twirling mistress Emily Simonton as right guide Diane Shanklin as left guide Nancy Bumgardner as center Margie Campbell as American Flag bearer Judy Smith as school flag bearer with alternates Helen Smith and Marlin Keplar. Judges were Miss Katie McCoy Larry Watkins and Jack Sowers.

Nelsonville Maxine Cagg Jerri Lynn Forbes Emily Simonton Diane Shanklin Nancy Bumgardner Margie Campbell Judy Smith Helen Smith Marlin Keplar Katie McCoy Chauncey-Dover Larry Watkins Union Furnace Jack Sowers Nelsonville High School

Tax Worker Hired by Logan County Commission

Logan County commissioners authorize treasurer Ralph Moorhead to hire a person to collect delinquent personal taxes. Details on the collector were not announced. The board also approved highway easements in Salt Creek Township from John R Davis Eve lyn Davis George Wickline and Gladys Wickline and granted Francis Sykes an animal claim of 30 for two sheep killed by dogs plus six in witness fees.

Logan—County Ralph Moorhead Salt Creek Township John R Evelyn Davis George and Gladys Wickline Francis Sykes Good Hope Township

Alumni Banquet Attendees Share Weekend Visits

Norma Harper of Columbus attended the Alumni banquet and stayed with Adria Francisco. Oklahoma City’s Mrs. Everett Carbaugh and Sally Pillow of Thurman joined the Columbus guests for the 50th anniversary of a 1911 class. Other visitors included Arleigh Fishbaugh from Columbus, Ed Jerik and family from Cleveland, and Grace Tippie visiting Brice and wife on Center Street.

Albany Norma Harper Columbus Adria Francisco Everett Carbaugh Oklahoma City Sally Pillow Thurman Wilbert McKnight Mabel Gingher Florence Brown Jess Conn Arleigh Fishbaugh Keith Timmerman Ed Jerik Cleveland Jerik Elden Dailey Dailey Grace Tippie Brice Chapman Center Street

Truck Fire Damages Cab at Hocking Valley Welding

At Hocking Valley Welding Co in Toledo area, a LOGAN-A truck owned by Wallace Trucking Co caught fire during welding. Fire Chief Courter said fuel tank ignited as the frame was welded, destroying tires and rear cab. total loss listed at 320 dollars. Four regular and ten volunteer firemen fought the blaze using chemicals and booster-tank water.

Hocking Valley Welding Co Front St Robert Courter Wallace Trucking Co Toledo

Local Calendar Highlights for June Events

Friday listings include Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 p m and WCTU at Methodist Church at 2 p m annual flower mission distributes flowers to shut-ins Hocking Grange potluck at 7 p m honors 50th wedding anniversaries Open Operation Forward meeting notes Members bring table service Girl Scout Council meeting postponed PYA Class picnic at Rachelmacher Park 6 30 p m Bring own beverage Rain plan in church unit Richard Gerken chairman Square and round dance 8 30 p m at Antioch Grange hall with Vickorys Buckeye Rangers Grangers and friends invited

Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge WCTU Methodist Church Hocking Grange Girl Scout Council EUB Rachelmacher Park Richard Gerken

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Lucy Kibble Syracuse Margaret Cottrill Carl Weese Don Fort Knox Fort Bliss Texas Meigs General Hospital Robert Roush Apple Creek Milton Roush Thomas J. Hinds Hudson Thomas Lois Goss D. W. Moffett Virgil Harmon Vance Stewart Frank Courter William Ramsey Cy Hansley Nixon Goss First Presbyterian Church of Smoky Mountains Cade’s Cove Tenn Larry Corrigan Kelley Adkins Steve Mender Larry Snyder Eddie Patterson Jay Brooks Lynn Stufflebean Ernie Perkins Wayne Lewis Dane Barber Ronnie Hartley Bruce Monks George Auflick Mike Haffner Johnny Hartley Mike Marcum Erma Cleland Mount ST. Mary Hospital Ralph Smith and Son Mrs. Conrad Shoe Store Miss Freer R. M. Handell Bride U. Furnace Peggy Keller Robert Kuhn Ann Lappen Letha Ledford Carol Lehman Buna McMannis Luna Nutter Janet Richards Larry Richards Carole Riddlebarger Gary Sater Don Taylor Janice Thompson Fred Vaughan Sandra West Judy Wilson Bill Woodgeard Elizabeth Allison Jane Bailey Larry Bainter Mary Conrad Deanna Crane Gary Daubenmier Nanci Devol Peggy Doering David Eberst Robert Ellinger Linda Erbaugh Gary Fetherofl Judy Freeman Mary Freeman Martha Gillogly Ronnie Guess Sharon Halby Carol Heinlein Sandra Hoplite Carol Hunsaker Dan Matheny Jack Miller Karen Poling Letha Poling Nancy Pratt Richard Price David Schottke Wanda Shahan Carole Spurgus Marcia St. Clair Mary Acker John Walker Sharon Walsh Sam Wolfe Susan Wolfe Savings & Loan Savings and Loan Associations The Nelsonville Home & Savings Association W. Washington St Damag Antioch Grange Hall Vickory Buckeye Rangers Grangers Natalie Wood Tab Hunter Joseph Cotten Debra Paget V.F.W Nelsonville, Ohio Round & Square Vic Joyce
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