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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1964

Page

6

Birthday Party Held For Joe Koker In Nelsonville

A birthday party was given for Joe Koker to celebrate his sixth birthday on May 25 at 753 Poplar Street. His mother Mrs. Ralph Koker organized the event with helpers Mrs. Ruth Norris and Mrs. Joan Cox. Games and contests awarded prizes to Jimmy Hardy Mike Elliott Jerry Wilson and Mathew Weaver amid other guests including Shawn Kelly Tommy Elliott Christy Hanning Nancy Weaver Sharon Cox Pat Cox Steven Cox Joe Brooker Lee Ann Brooker Frankie Higgins Gary Carter Sandy Wilson Wayne Bullock Jason Hanning and Tommy Johnson.

Nelsonville Joe Koker Poplar St Ralph Koker Ruth Norris Joan Cox Jimmy Hardy Mike Elliott Shawn Kelly Tommy Elliott Christy Hanning Nancy Weaver Sharon Cox Pat Cox Steven Cox Joe Brooker Lee Ann Brooker Frankie Higgins Gary Carter Sandy Wilson Wayne Bullock Jason Hanning Tommy Johnson

Wesleyan Initiates University Reading Program in Delaware

Ohio Wesleyan University will launch a voluntary reading program on a 24 year trial. Each department will choose a book of the month, with student discussion and panel talks. The History Politics and Government department makes the first selection.

Delaware Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University

Community names listed for event participants

Richard Wolf Kevin Walker Bryan Vernon Gayla Duvall Theresa Harner Cindy Mc Donald Mary Minsker There sa Wood Mary Ann Stuffle bean and Mike Koker comprise the participant roster for the upcoming community gathering.

Richard Wolf Kevin Walker Bryan Vernon Gayla Duvall Theresa Harner Cindy McDonald Mary Minsker Theresa Wood Mary Ann Stufflebean Mike Koker

Harry Nill Elected By Valley Lodge

Nelsonville Harry Nill of Logan was elected chancellor commander of Valley Lodge No. 169 at the semi annual election in Pythian Hall. Other officers named for the July term include Aaron Adcock Henry Glass Sam Moscato Clarence Green Ray Howe Leroy Bennett. Cecil Fellem pleaded guilty to intoxication in Nelsonville Mayor's Court and was fined $20 plus costs and jailed when unable to pay.

Nelsonville Harry Nill Logan Valley Lodge No. 169 Pythian Hall Aaron Adcock Henry Glass Sam Moscato Clarence Green Ray Howe Leroy Bennett Cecil Fellem Jackson Sr Athens County

New Bridge About Flooding Conditions Examined

After April floods near Nelsonville, landowners sought a study of the U S 33 691 bridge to see if elevation and fill worsened backwater. Engineers reported negligible flood impact and the 1964 event ranking high among regional floods. The conference resolved the issue and locals welcomed the bridge project.

Hocking River Nelsonville John G. Johnston Highway Department Geological Survey Hocking

Summer Vacation Brings More Children to Sidewalks

With schools dismissed for the summer, more youngsters will be seen playing on sidewalks and crossing streets as daily routines shift and traffic near neighborhoods increases.

Street safety reminder for drivers and pedestrians

The text urges drivers to be alert for children and pedestrians in streets and to slow down near parked cars or obstructed views. It stresses legal and moral responsibility to stop when children are nearby and to use caution in areas with limited visibility.

Unsafe bicycle riding spotted in city streets

Recent days show cyclists riding three and four abreast and weaving through traffic at night without lights. Children ride on sidewalks and fail to stop at intersections. parents urged to remind and enforce traffic rules for their kids.

Cyprus Expands Light Industry in Recent Years

Cyprus has expanded light industry in recent years, boosting production and employment. The shift includes investments in small manufacturing and assembly sectors, supported by government incentives and regional development plans.

Cyprus

Floating Sea Gulls May Mean Danger

A New York marine insurer warns boat owners to beware gulls on the water which may be logs hidden beneath. The Port of New York Authority estimates driftwood logs cause up to 4.3 million dollars in annual damage to pleasure craft in the harbor area.

Marine Insurance Company New York Harbor Port of New York Authority

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