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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

5

Changes Lawfully Tells Class at Nelsonville York Graduation

Dr. Alphus R. Christensen urged 131 Nelsonville York City High School graduates to pursue lawful change and strive to learn, earn, and yearn to learn. He noted violence on campuses and praised new vocational facilities as paths to skilled jobs. Community leaders thanked parents and staff as diplomas were presented by Board president Richard Hubbard amid a solemn, hopeful ceremony.

Wilbur Mender Nelsonville Alphus R. Christensen Nelsonville-York City Christensen Rio Grande College Supt Jack Hillyer T. C. Porter Tri-County Joint Vocational High School Porter Technical Institute Trade and Commerce Robert Sheskey Board of Education Richard Hubbard Hubbard Roland Pierce Tri-County Romaine Mary Jane McKinley

Nelsonville York High School holds first gymnasium commencement

Nelsonville York High School used the gym for its annual commencement, a first for the district. The ceremony lasted just over an hour, with simple floral decorations and summer dresses adding color as families packed the bleachers. Wilbur Mender notes the informal, proud atmosphere as graduates receive diplomas while cameras flashed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York High School

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births Row Adds Many Names

Birth announcements from Mount St. Mary Hospital include Mr and Mrs Denver Conkle a daughter and multiple other families naming sons and daughters. The list features residents from Buchtel Athens Nelsonville New Straitsville Logan Floyd Pugh The Plains and nearby áreas with several mothers and newborns named.

Denver Conkle Buchtel Bruce Steiner Athens Judy Shuttleworth Logan Floyd Pugh New Lexington Cindy Cook New Straitsville Imogene Kennedy Nelsonville George Martin Mary Mae Ennis Victor Shark Wiliam McCune Stewart Becky Christman

Six Hocking Men Report For Service

Six Hocking County men reported for induction into the Armed Forces on Monday. They reported to Fort Hayes in Columbus. Recipients were Ray J. Hoy Ronald L. White Wayne Mitchell Dale C. Herb Herbert E. Edwards and Marcus J. Hamilton. Each inductee received a gift box from the Adult Education Club. Peter the Great urged sobriety in 18th century Russia by requiring jailed drinkers to wear an 18 pound medal constantly.

Peter the Great

Head Start NYC Jobs Open For Youth Corps and Preschool

Logan Tri County Community Action Center announces openings in the Neighborhood Youth Corps for high school students ages 14 to 18 and in the Head Start Summer Preschool Program for four and five year olds from income guideline families. Transportation, a nurse, medical and dental care, and speech therapy are available. classes meet in local elementary schools. Call the Logan office at 385-7187.

Logan Tri-County

Nelsonville to study resurfacing bid from F H Brewer Co

City Council will meet Monday at 7 pm in council chambers to review a bid opened by the Board of Control for resurfacing several streets. The lone bid was submitted by F. H. Brewer Co., Lancaster.

Nelsonville Im Council City Board of Control F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster

Logan residents listed at Hocking Valley Hospital inspection

A list of Logan area residents including Charles Brooks Karl Polling Miss May Gordon Mrs Donald Young and others at Hocking Valley Community Hospital is provided. Howard Taylor of Xenia visited over the weekend for Nelsonville York High School graduation exercises with Jayne Taylor, a graduating student.

Charles Brooks Karl Polling May Gordon Donald Young Harold Woodhall Pearl Schultz Samule Jarvis Logan Arthur Powell Nelsonville Leigh Ann Cook Union Furnace Howard Talyor Xenia Donald Taylor Jayne East Washington St York High School Jayne Taylor

Hocking Camporee Draws 129 Scouts and 26 Adults

LOGAN The Hocking District Camporee at Camp Greenhills drew 129 scouts and 26 adults across seven units. A rigid inspection by leaders assessed equipment, health and safety, with patrols graded daily. Activities included fire building, signaling, tent work, and nature ID as Ralph Moorehead presided as master of ceremonies.

Alligator Sting Ray Road Runner Bob White Lagle Fox

Three Traffic Violators Appear In Hocking Court

Logan report on Hocking County Court Saturday morning shows three defendants entering pleas or fines while numerous speed and traffic bonds were forfeited. Ernest Eugene Arnold faced DUI charges. Jack W. Carsey and Marilyn Milsted paid fines for license and stop sign violations. The list details many forfeited bonds for speeding and related offenses across multiple towns.

Sherman D. Runyon Baltiimore

Dwight Diller Honored as He Resigns at Logan Education Luncheon

Logan Education Association held its Spring Luncheon at the high school cafeteria with LEA President Wayne Snyder presiding. Board representative Don Russell and Secretary Joy Boling Russell praised Supt. Dwight Diller for his service to Logan schools and the community as he announced his resignation. Certificates were given for 20, 25, 35, and 40 years of service to multiple staff members.

Logan New Lea Wayne Snyder Board of Education Don Russell Joy Boling Russell Dwight Diller Diller Russell LEA Jenny Walker Ruth Tannehill Martha Steele Nevada Smith Ralph Walker Harley Ellinger Elva Cottrill Blanche Moorehead Shirley Thomas Moorehead Thomas Dennis Saelens Mona Poling Joan Gray Lucille Lampman Joanne Horsky Marion Allen

Route 33-664 Mishap Injures OSU Student. Underwood Cited

Ohio University sophomore Michael E. Nunley, 20, Ostrander Route 2, was injured when his northbound car on Route 33 collided with a vehicle from Route 664. Guy Underwood of Logan was cited for failing to yield the right of way. The report also notes Army recruit height and weight comparisons from past wars.

Logan Here Ohio University Michael E. Nunley Ostrander Hocking Valley Hospital Nunley Guy Underwood Underwood

LEADS Unit to Run 24 Hours with Second Operator

Logan County Sheriff Paul E. Hartman announced the LEADS radio operation will be monitored 24 hours a day after hiring a second operator. The change prepares for moving into new quarters when available.

Logan Paul E. Hartman Hartman

Merrill Lynch Growth Stocks Forum Tuesday in Athens

Merrill Lynch presents a free investment forum focusing on growth stocks at The Ohio University Inn in Athens. The event begins Tuesday evening June 17 at 7 30 PM sharp and invites investors to examine opportunities in growth equities.

Merrill Lynch Ohio University Inn Richland Avenue Athens Atehns

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