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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1969

Page

25

Logan council halts garbage ordinance amid crowd protests

At a Friday Logan city council meeting an overflow crowd applauded a motion to table the garbage collection ordinance. Sanitarians and residents debated fees and private handling as supporters urged a county owned landfill and questioned city restrictions.

Rut Wilewnsay Logan Logan Ronald Semultz David Min- Mus James Irvine James Johnson Majummeern Asg Ie Trelen ‘Spencer Bob Stewart

Robbie Leonard Wins Sousa Award at Logan High

Logan High School honors Robbie Leonard son of Mr and Mrs Walter Leonard with the John Phillip Sousa Band Award at the band banquet at Brandt's Restaurant. Leonard, a senior trombonist, plans to attend Ohio State University this fall. Other seniors nominated included Chas Bowers Mark Davidson Dory Blick Dennis Helber Randy Herron Debbie Johnson Tony Lightfoot Claudette McPheron Jame Muller and Randy Myers. Senior Band members who achieved superior ratings at the State Band contest were mentioned along with banquet decor and attendees.

Logan Robbie Leonard Walter Leonard John Phillip Sousa Brandt's Rebbe Ohio State University LHS Chas Bowers Mark Davidson Dory Blick Dennis Helber Randy Her ‘Ron Debbie Johnson Tony Lightfoot Claudette McPheron Jame Muller Randy Myers Horn Anong Paul Howdyshell John L. Hutchison James Johnson Don Lightfoot Albert McPheron Bill Miller Don Myers C. BE. Taylor Hoss Wolfe Horsky National Band Association Horksy Logan Band

Citizens Council Studies Waterworks Proposal

Nelsonville Citizens Council executive committee discussed rehabilitating the waterworks plant but not expanding it now. The group filed a petition for a November vote on an $80,000 plus rebuilding and expansion plan and considered readjusting the $240 minimum water rate to cover operating costs and bond amortization.

Nelsonville Citizens’ Council Everett Hewlett Chaiman Council Serices Safely Hewlett Ths Water Department Citizens Council

Church Women's Federation Ends Summer Meeting

Nelsonville Ohio Mrs Otla Tharp hosted Group Two of First Christian Church CWF for its June meeting. Mrs John Clouston led the program with letters from missionaries in the Philippines Indo China and Thailand. After a brief business session 12 members enjoyed refreshments. No meetings planned until September. Logan Speeding Incident A 16 year old Joseph Alan Griffin of 548 Henvenia Ave was cited by the sheriff's department for excessive speed on Route 93N.

Nelsonville Otla Tharp Poplar St First Christian Church CWF John Clouston Phillipines Indo - China Thailand Logan Sheriff's Department Joseph Alan Griffin Henvenia Ave

Nelsonville-York High seniors to be honored at First Christian

Sixteen Nelsonville York High School graduates will receive Bibles during Sunday morning worship at First Christian Church. Presentations will be made by a church member and Ladel McFadden, sponsor of the Christian Youth Fellowship. The honorees include Raphael Anderson, Ronna Burchlebel, Lynn Decker, Eunnie Dishong, Beth Hubble, Jacalyn Osborne, Jayme Taylor, Gayle Sayre, Steve Davis, Phil Ents, David Keplar, Michael Lash, Edward Midriff, Jerry Polley, Jerry Thompson and Bill Witlatch. They will also be guests at the Al Church Family Fellowship Dinner June 15 at 5 pm. Decorations are by Mrs Edna Roberts, with hosts and hostesses listed.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile-York High School First Christian Church Rehurch Ladel McFadden Christan Youth Fellowship Raphael Anderson Ronna Burchlebeld Lynn Decker Eunnie Dishong Beth Hubble Jacalyn Osborne Jayme Taylor Gayle Sayre Steve Davis Phil Ents David Keplar Michael Lash Edward Midriff Jerry Polley Jerry Thompson Bill Witlatch Héor Al-Church Edna Roberts Tr Ang Orr Midkuldr Frank North

Birth Report From Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs Mickey Morris of McArthur Route 7 announce a daughter. Hospital notes list recent admissions including John Halliday Nelsonville Miss Dawn Sickels New Marshfield Mrs Margaret Eleas Glouster Mrs Rose Culp Logan Route 2 Charles Hunter Nelsonville Route 1. Dismissals include various patients and family members such as Master Thomas and Master Richard Poot among others.

John Halliday Nelsonville Dawn Sickels New Marshfield Margaret Eleas Glouster Rose Culp Logan Charles Hunter Leonard Johnson and Son Thomas Thomas Richard Poot Julia Fool Frank Anderson Eva Oney Carolyn Hardy Hazel van Atta Betty Dicken Robert Hemsley Thelma Severance Sara Hoover Paul Hoskins

Residents Fail To File City Income Tax Reports in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents and other taxpayers have failed to file 1968 city income tax returns. Deputy tax collector Mrs. Maxine Dixon says forms and notices were sent. several business operators and individuals have been subpoenaed. Taxpayers may face penalties for noncompliance. the city will pursue legal action if needed. The Tax Board of Review will hear disputes, with Earl A Steel and W W Warren named as initial members to select the third.

Nelsonville Ciy Maxine Dixon Dixon Diton Tax Board of Review Earl A Steel Adams St W. W. Warren E. Franklin, St City Income Tax Appeal Board Steel Earl Hillary Warren Wiliam Howe

Murray City Auxiliary Meeting Set

Murray City unit of American Legion Post 420 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Post home. A potluck dinner will honor new members and all paid up members are urged to attend. Members who sold poppies should turn in their money at this meeting.

Murray City American Legon Post 420 Post

Collection Law Ordinance Sparks County Debate

Ed Johnistos defends a fast tracked emergency ordinance while Republican officials clash with Democrats over passage. Commissioner votes split as Mingus and Irvine scene and Logan residents urged to attend next county meeting.

Ed Johnistos Dakton Schultz Howard Blum Young Dalton Hull Eaton Collison Lanning Irvine Mingus Logan County Commissioners

Logan Mayor Fines Two Men For Traffic Violations

Logan Mayor M B Haney suspended 55 of a $10 fine plus $8.70 costs for Chris T Clark 19 Royle 2 for running a red light on June 9. Charles E Woodard 21 Loms 5 C was fined $15 plus $9.20 costs for reckless driving. Bonds listed for Terry Lee Brandon Homer St Larry Heldle baugh Rowe 4 James Ar vil Nelson Delaware and Benjamin W Roc Elm Street.

Logan M. B. Haney Chris T Clark Royle Charles E. Woodard Loms Terry Lee Brandon Homer St Larry J Heldlebaugh Rowe James Arvil Nelson Delaware Benjamin W. Roc Elm Street

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Transfers

Admissions list from Hocking Valley Community Hospital shows multiple patients admitted or transferred. Notable names include Mrs. Ronald Paxton of Laurelville and Mr. David Woodrum, with transfers to Lancaster Fairfield and Lancaster facilities. Other listed patients: Mrs. Tesy Wardman, Mrs. Dotie Bell, Charles Turner, Mrs. Leroy Scribner, and Miss Serena Brown.

David Shaw Logan Ronald Paxton Laurelville Lancaster Faifield Mest David Woodrum Aon Tesy Wardman Lancaster Faifield Dotie Bell Charles Turmer Leroy Scribner Serena Brown

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