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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
2
The Nelsonville York School District adopts a take home reference book program for students. Under Supt. Jack Hillyer the plan leases hardback reference books to students for home use rather than selling them to the school.
Logan speechs emphasized flood control and the Clear Creek dam with Hocking Conservancy District secretary Norville Hall of the Division of Parks and Recreation detailing state efforts to preserve flora and rugged nature. He cited hundreds turned away at parks and noted 54 percent of Belgium’s 9,550,009 population speaks Dutch.
Lt Col John M. Nolan, husband of Rosemary Snackenburg, named commanding officer of the Second Training Brigade at Ft Campbell Kentucky. A WWII veteran and Ohio University graduate, Nolan has held multiple infantry and staff posts, earning numerous decorations in a career spanning Korea Vietnam and Europe. The Nolan family includes sons Boyce Bruce and Bradley with Mrs Nolan a schoolteacher.
The Tri-County FFA banquet at Tri-County school honored 14 members and 46 guests. Greenhand pins were awarded by Mike Douglas to students from Logan Miller Federal Hocking and others with a mix of high schools. Chapter Farmer pins were presented by R J Moore to Huffines and Lehman among others. Officers pins went to Keirns Boylard Huffines Douglas and Fetheroll with Needs introducing guests.
The Rev. J. Lloyd Evans of First Presbyterian Church traveled to Boston Massachusetts for a program marking the 100th anniversary of Dr Elliott Joslin birth. Evans met Joslin in 1922 and has rare access to early diabetes treatment records as scientists from around the world gather at Morse Auditorium Museum of Science.
A list of individuals connected to various towns in Ohio including Millfield Nel son sville McArthur Chauncey Athens Logan Glouster Stewart Jackson ville Logan and related names. It notes births with a family attributions and an assortment of adults and minors with multiple surnames and spouses.
Johnny Edgington a 17 year old from Hamden was charged with conditional speeding by the State Highway Patrol after an injury free crash on Route 93 south of Logan. He drove around a left curve at 4 25 p m and lost control his car left the road hit an embankment scraped two trees then stopped after striking a fence.
Chester Reeves of 881 Walnut Street was admitted to Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital for a broken right arm and dislocated shoulder after a ladder broke, injuring him last Wednesday. He is in room 128.
Nelsonville Garden Club held a May open meeting at First Presbyterian Church with about fifty members and guests from Athens Glasgow and The Plains. Rev J Lloyd Evans spoke on nature while Beatrice Adamson led a brief business session and Hazel Mellinger chaired the greeters. Refreshments and spring flower displays accompanied the social hour with plans announced for the June 22 gathering at Mrs Wilbur Jonas’s home.
The Nelsonville fire department responded at 7 35 p m to Charles Gastin s Route 33 home where a coal furnace exploded scorched joists. Fireman Tom Riley reported gas buildup from a stoker fired furnace caused the blast as nine volunteer firemen aided the scene.
Police investigated a breaking and entering at the city pool concession stand Sunday morning. A broken latch allowed entry and candy including gum and peanuts valued at about nine dollars was stolen. Concession operator Debbie Hubbard reported the loss. Paul Midkiff found the latch and notified police around 9 a.m.
Logan chapter 68 of the Disabled American Veterans will hold an officers election at the regular meeting on Wednesday June 4 at 8 p m All members are invited A refreshments will follow the business session
Births at Hocking Valley Community Hospital include a son for Mr and Mrs Willis H Dicken of Logan and infant details for several local families including Nellie Later in Rockbridge and Charles Harmon in Kremen among others.
In New Delhi an elephant owned by a sadhu caused chaos in a crowded market. Police called the fire brigade and zoo officials before the sadhu calmly returned, mounted the animal, and rode away.
Logan James Nibbie a local artist displays oils water colors and pencil sketches at the Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association on N Market Street starting Friday and lasting through next week. He is moving to Hocking County 80 acres near a cave area where he has a cabin and workshop studio. Previously he worked as a commercial artist with North American Aviation.
The Ladies Auxiliary Unit Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Legion War Memorial Building. Royal Arch Encampment 376 moves to June 11 at 7 30 p m. Inspection Night by York Grange 2436 will be Thursday at the Grange Hall Oak Grove with Waldo Poston as inspecting officer. All Grange members are invited.
James J. Hixenbaugh of New Plymouth Route 1 filed his nominating petition with the Hocking County Board of Elections on Monday to run for Starr Township trustee in the November general election.
Logan Seven fined and nine bonds forfeited after Hocking County traffic court session. Notable cases include William E. Dorris of Columbus jailed three days for DUI with license suspension, and charges of left of center. Other defendants faced safey violations and no license. Bond forfeitures included multiple speeding and noise offenses across several towns.
Nelsonville Camp Fire leaders meet June 23 and 24 to organize a day camp. Mrs. Roger Johnson hosts a planning meeting at 105 Fayette Street on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Miss Sue Groves will discuss plans for Blue Bird Camp Fire Junior High and Horizon Club groups.
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