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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1971

Page

7

City Recreation baseball seeks four more Pee Wee coaches

Nelsonville City Recreation baseball teams have been organized under assistant recreation director Steve Levering who says four additional Pee Wee League coaches are needed. Contact Levering at 753-3285 to volunteer. eight teams list players and coaches including Nelsonville TV Cable, Foster's, People's Bank, Oakley Insurance, Maurer's, Brooks Shoes, Young's Appliances, and others with named coaches and team managers.

Nelsonville Steve Levering Levering Nelsonville TV Kip Bookman Greg Kirkendall Frank Rose Robin Reed Matt Odenthal Greg Howe von Eric Godenschwager Mark Metcalf Gary Carr Jurgen Robson Mark Pitts Jim Brooker Brett Conrad Mike Conrad Tom Hall Dick Gail Blackburn Appliance William Wright Tom Davis Cliff Provost Danny Smith Eric Mohney Larry Snider Brent Sheets Danny Sheets Charles Sheets Tim Rose Jeff Edwards Jeff McDonald Chuck Hubbard Andy Stenson John Adams Mel Blackburn Foster Joe Hillyer

70 Year Old Cosmopolitan Club Quits Nelsonville

The Cosmopolitan Club a federated club once active since 1902 disbanded after 70 years at its May meeting. Officers cited no new members and few members able to continue programs. The group joined the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in 1905.

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Local Residents

The Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted a list of Logan residents including Mrs. Earl Kline Mrs. Lester Loper James Hagan Miss Rebecca A Wagner Mrs. Lewis P Burgoon Miss Debra Thompson and Mrs. Dora A Redick plus Miss Margaret Lehman Gore Mrs. Ralph Wadsworth and son Mrs. Richard Litman and son Mrs. Bessie Emrick Mrs. Robert Vincent and daughter and the baby son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Snyder.

Earl Kline Lester Loper James Hagan Rebecca A. Wagner Lewis P. Burgoon Debra Thompson Dora A. Redick Logan Margaret Lehman Gore Ralph Wadsworth Richard Litman Bessie Emrick Robert Vincent Charles Snyder

Summer Courses At Rio Grande In 18 Areas

Rio Grande College announces Summer 1971 courses across 18 areas including arts sciences and recreation. First term runs June 15 to July 16 with June 14 registration. second term July 19 to August 20. Swimming classes and outdoor education offered. adult and children rates vary by term.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College

Glouster approves two United Telephone projects

Glouster village council approved two United Telephone Co. of Ohio projects. Plans include a conduit system replacing sidewalks and cable removal from Summit Street to Walnut Hill. Traffic will be maintained and water lines protected. A 1957 Ford from the electric and water department was to be bid.

Glouster United Telephone Co Ohio Ford Electric and Water Department Larry Rhodes The Telephone Company Summit Street Highland Avenue Walnut Hill James Shumaker

Backfire Damages Sedan in Nelsonville Front on Jackson Street

Firefighters reported heavy damage to the motor and rear end of a small sedan owned by Gary Stalling Millfield when a backfire through the carburetor ignited the rear engine. The blaze began before 7:40 p.m. Monday at 525 Jackson St.

Nelsonville Jackson St Gary Stalling Millfield

Two Air Conditioners Stolen In Nelsonville

Nelsonville police report two air conditioners taken from Paul F. Cavote’s garage at 330 Oak Street. The theft occurred between Saturday night and Monday morning with the units valued at 30 dollars.

Nelsonville Paul F. Cavote Oak St

Junior Band Award Given During Picnic

Logan high school held its annual Junior Band Picnic at Rachelmacker Park with Logan Band Boosters sponsorship. Eighth grade tuba player Rick Hoffman received the Jim Horwell Memorial Junior Band Award named for the late Logan schools band director.

Logan LHS Rachelmacker Park Logan Band Boosters Rick Hoffman Jim Horwell James Horwell Rick Nancy Hoffman Friesner Ave Edward Price Paul Geiger Clayton Walter Max Dawley

Glouster Meetings Set For Wednesday And Saturday

The Jacksonville Mothers Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Kathy Hardy home with Della Lowery as co host. Glouster Lodge 607 FAM holds a special meeting Wednesday at 7 p m in the Masonic Temple to confer a master mason degree. Doric Lodge 172 Denver town holds a Saturday 7 30 p m special meeting for past master to confer master mason degree with refreshments.

Jacksonville Mothers Club Kathy Hardy Della Lowery Glouster Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Doric Lodge 172 Denvertown

Bob Evans Farm Tour Planned for Thursday

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds will visit Bob Evans Farms in Rio Grande. They will meet at Kroger parking lot at 9 30 a m Thursday and return by 4 p m with lunch and parent permission slips.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Blue Birds Bob Evans Rio Grande Kroger

Auto Fire resposta in Logan minor damage report

Logan firemen responded to a 12 04 p m incident on E Front Street to a vehicle owned by Virginia Starr of New Straitsville. The blaze was caused by a wiring short and resulted in only minor damage.

Logan — Logan E. Front Street Virginia Starr New Straitsville

Bible School Planned by Glouster Methodist Church

Glouster Methodist Church schedules vacation Bible School from June 14 to 25, daily 9 to 11 a.m. for ages five through high school. Theme: Jesus Speaks to Our World. Teachers include Mrs. Paul Meade, Mrs. Falkenstein, Mrs. Ted Rupp, Debbie Walton, Mrs. Ralph Hines, Mrs. Edi Vaughn, Mrs. Gary Ritts, Mrs. Willis Blower, Mick McClelland, and Debbie Love. Contact Mrs. Robert Mingus at 767-2074 for details.

Glouster

Cornerstone Laying Marks Nelsonville Church Progress

Nearly 200 gathered at the First United Methodist Church site in Nelsonville for the cornerstone ceremony of the new building. The copper box in the wall holds church history items while contractor Paul Johnson and Dr. Joseph E. Graham oversee the setting. The service featured scripture, singing, and a benediction as plans continue toward October 31 completion.

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Paul Johnson Joseph E. Graham Athens Roy Ballard Graham First United Methodist Church United Methodist

Chauncey Dover Class of 1958 59 Reunion Potluck

Chauncey Dover classes of 1958 59 held a potluck luncheon and reunion at Ton Kranyik home Birge Drive. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Lindenfeld Cincinnati and others from Athens Columbus Mentor on the Lake Westerville Marion Dayton Chauncey. They toured the new school.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Ton Kranyik Birge Drive Charles Lindenfeld Donna Chadwell Cincinnati Charles Yeago Pat Robinette Lisa Cara Athens Gary Bickley Judy Guess Lake Sandra Gla Laurie Columbus Dick Tracy Carolyn Tippie Mentor-On- The-Lake Gordon Morris Patsy McCafferty Westerville Jim Howard Delores Robinson Marion Larry McDaniel Judy Powell Dayton Fred Savage Ruth Chapman Misty Don Anderson

Mechem Receives Degree at Hiram College Commencement

Nelsonville Mechem son of Mr and Mrs William Mechem 224 W Washington St received his B A degree during commencement exercises Sunday at Hiram College He also won the American Bible Society Award for biblical studies and a Vanderbilt University Divinity School scholarship The class had 240 graduates Attending were Mr and Mrs Mechem and daughter Janie and Mr and Mrs C S Mechem

Nelsonville Mark Mechem William Mechem Washington St Hiram College American Bible Society Vanderbilt University Divinity School Mechem Janie C. S. Mechem

Cong Miller Visits Logan on Sunday

Congress man Clarence F. Miller resumes travel between Washington and Ohio as he plans events in Washington County at Marietta High School for the 30th Annual Meeting of the Washington Rural Electric Association and a Sunday dedication ceremony for Waldron Field at the Hocking County Fairgrounds in Logan.

Washington County Washington Rural Electric Association Marietta High School Miller Logan Waldron Field Hocking County Fairgrounds

Scott Mender Faces Motor Vehicle Charge in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police filed charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle against Scott M. Mender, 21, of 176 Church St. He is ordered to appear in Mayor's Court Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for operating without a valid license. Also, Paul F. Patton, 21, was ordered to appear Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Nelsonville Scott M. Mender Church St Paul F. Patton

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Klouster Royalty Paradise Connie Talbert Chuck Mecum Becky Trace Tom Fleming Prince City Recreation People’s Bank Chuck French Darin Hayden Jeff Sparks Mike Bohlen Dave Boston Keri Bell Gary Adams Anthony Osler Edward Banik Mike Holtel Philip Jones Rex Maccomb Max Maccombs Jeff Pritchard Tom Pritchard Phil Pritchard Oakley Insurance Tom Taggart Trent Galentin John Wallace Mike Carter Billy Tigner John Smith Randy Beliford Paul Huston Matt Maccombs David Kennard Dennis Allen Jeff Levering Ronnie North Allen Monk Maurer Shawn Williams Mike Sickles Matthew Stenson Joe Schultz Mike Jeffrey David Valkinburg Leslie Mohney Kelly Blair Todd Reed Duane Thomas David Shutts Kevin Rowe Dennis Hummel Greg Patton Kyle Dupler Young’s Lyndon Pitts Jeff Young Jeff Bullock Ross Flowers Steve Carter Tim Koker Dale Shivers Roger Carter Brad Woodson Matt Linscott Chris McDonald Jeff Loudner Roger McCulloch Jr Steve Hewitt Brian Kasler David Wilson Hocking Valley Community Hospital Glouster Council Glouster Meetings Bible Otis Clark Marietta Hazel Earich Jack Earich Paul Gould Coshocton Otis White Converse Street Jim White Kelli Karen Gnaddenhutten William Abdella Mary Abdella Francis Abdella Steve Takacs Dick Greider Kimberly Nies Tara Jo Barber Richard E. Barber Murray City Frances Stage Frank Downhour Nick Ogg Carroll Chesser God Susan Barber Church Build Ing Dale Wharton Verl Ogg Norwood Haynes Harry Frances) Stage New Church Building Fund Donald Fink Victor Oakley Joanna Evans Carl Florence) Coakley Ballard A. Miller Wilson Johnson and Sons G. C. Johnson Meredith Johnson M. T. Kelley Kranyiks Cong Washington D.C Clarence FE. Miller Scott Mender C. J. Tippett West State St Harold & Swisher Roger W. Wolf Fort St Paul Williams West State Nationwide Nationwide Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Columbus, Ohio Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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