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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1964

Page

7

On The Square Nelsonville Ohio Poverty Label Controversy

The column argues against labeling parts of Southeast Ohio as poverty areas under federal aid programs. It notes mining towns show resilience and that relief spending yields little visible benefit. It calls for redirecting funds toward domestic needs and reducing foreign aid and cheap imports to improve national conditions.

Nelsonville Ohio Toledo Blade United States America

Two Mishaps Investigated In Logan

Logan City Police investigated two no injury accidents Saturday. The first occurred at 11:30 a.m. on West Hunter Street when Janice Amnah 24 of 485 North Orchard Street rear ended a parked car owned by Max Ruffner. Minor damage to both vehicles and no charges filed. The second at 9:12 p.m. at Main and Spring when Samuel Stewart 52 of 373 Lincoln Avenue turned from Main into Second and was rear ended by Robert Burk 29 of Logan Route 3. Burk was cited to appear before Mayor Jack Moorehead Tuesday evening.

Logan Logan City W. Hunter St Spring St Janice Lee Amnah Orchard St Hunter St Max E. Ruffner Ruffner Amnah

Cars Crash on Route 93 Left of Center Driver Cited

Two drivers escaped injury after a Route 93 south of Ewing crash. Gary C. Harper 25 of McArthur Route 1 drove left of center, colliding with James A. Brown 21 of Jackson. Brown’s car left the road and Harper’s vehicle struck a culvert. Harper cited for left of center. Trimble Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. for past masters night.

Hocking County Paul Hartmen Gary C. Harper McArthur James A. Brown Jackson Brown Harper Trimble Trimble Lodge

Nelsonville Treasury Report Totals $91 974

Nelsonville May fund balances totaled 91 974.13 across General Water Street Sewer Revenue parking meter Recreation building and maintenance water deposits Sewer surplus permanent improvement. Investments included 25000 in sewer revenue 30000 in permanent improvement and 25000 in building and maintenance. Certified correct by City Auditor Betty Crawford and City Treasurer John Riley.

Nelsonville Betty Crawford John Riley

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits Large Local List

A long hospital notes page lists numerous admissions and new births from communities including Millfield Heath Logan Nelsonville Murray City Groveport and Athens. Names include Betsy J. Lax Homer Staten Sherry M. Smith and many others with residences cited.

Joseph Spencer Millfield Michael W. Mitchell Heath Admissions Betsy J. Lax Logan Homer Staten Nelsonville Jerry Kinneer Buchtel Joyce Withem Murray City Frank Lewis Harold Ansel Corning Paul North Haydenville Geneva Dunwoody New Lexington Jack Stinson Groveport Florence Adams Walter S. Snodgrass Athens Fred W. North Worley Giffen Sherry M. Smith Roy Kasler Trimble Malarky Sullivan Kenneth Riley Mickey Williams Gore James Love Merlin Reinscheld Bremen William Hartley Glouster Freda Conkey New Marshfield Michael Brooks Albany Milton Campbell New Straitsville James Myers Albert Stanley Carbondale Conrad Waldeck Giouster Rollin Gardner

Pythian Silvers and Local Club Notices in Hocking County

Community announcements list Pythian Silvers at 7 30 p m at D of A Hall with sandwiches to share. A Tuesday book club picnic on N Wood St at 6 p m led by Mrs Kerwood Martin, and a study club potluck at 6 30 p m at Marlie Lodge Camp Beckoning Trials. Heinlein Tenney Group meets 8 p m at Westminster Church. Twig V of Hocking Valley Hospital Auxiliary meets 8 15 p m at 67 Wilson Ave South Logan. Alferd J Savage cited for reckless driving on E Front St at 9 25 p m Saturday, ordered to appear June 29 before Mayor with $25 bond posted.

D of A N. Wood St Kerwood Martin Marlie Lodge Camp Beckoning Trials Heinlein-Tenney Group Westminster House of Presbyterian Church Twig V Hocking Valley Hospital Robert W. Emerson Jr Wilson Ave South Logan Alferd J. Savage Columbus E. Front St Savage Jack Moorehead

Virginia Gressierer Engaged To Fred Beal

Nelsonville Ohio engagement notice for Virginia Marie Gressierer daughter of Mr. and Mrs Otto Gressierer Newark announces engagement to George Fredrick Beal son of Mrs Arthur Lavely Nelsonville and Vern Lee Beal New Straitsville. Bride is Newark High School 1961 graduate attended Newark Secretarial School and works at Western Electric Columbus. Beal is Logan High School 1959 graduate and works at Columbus Western Electric plant. He resides in Newark. Wedding set for July 12.

Nelsonville Otto Gressierer Pietram Drive Newark Ohio Virginia Marie George Fredrick Beal Arthur Lavely Jackson Street Vern Lee Beal New Straitsville Uate Newark High School Newark Secretarial School Western Electric Columbus Mr. Beal Logan High School Columbus Western Electric

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Births and Residents

Mrs Lillian Remley of Springfield and Walter McCool of Lancaster are listed among hospital notes along with residents near Logan and several Logan area families. Also noted are births to Mr and Mrs Roger W Montgomery of Logan and Mr and Mrs Michael Thompson of McArthur, both with newborn boys.

Lillian Remley Springfield Walter McCool Lancaster Joe E. Earnhart Logan Betty Seynour Tillie Tolbert James L. Woods Jane Ferguson McArthur David Crowley Michael Burns New Plymouth Roger W. Montgomery Michael Thompson Carl Lawrence Union Furnace

Concession Space Meeting Called for 1964 Festival

Nelsonville leaders Earl Hilleary and Fred Nixon announce a 7 30 p m Tuesday meeting with groups and individuals to rent concession spaces for the 1964 Parade of the Hills. The session at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices public square sets a flat fee for concessions once more. Eddie Arcaro rode a record six Preakness winners.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Fred Nixon Columbus and Southern Ohio Electrics Co Public Square

Musicians Arrested In Nelsonville For Loud Playing

Nelsonville police arrested four musicians at the Friendly Tavern on charges of playing music loud and in a noisy manner. Those cited were Allen Farley Kenny Mitchell William McKnight and Shirley McKnight. They were ordered to appear before acting Mayor Ward Phillips at 7 30 p m Monday amid Sunday tavern openings and complaints over 3 2 beer sales. A separate notice lists a Presbyterian Women Association meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m with hostesses Bess Rice and Roger Wolf. Army football will name game captains next fall.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg William Hoffman Friendly Tavern West Columbus St Allen Farley East Columbus St Kenny Mitchell Adams St William McKnight Shirley McKnight Pear Ward Phillips Barber-Blair Presbyterian Women’s Association Bess Rice Roger Wolf

Three Injured In Route 678 Two Car Crash

State Highway Patrol reports a two car crash on Route 678 east of Route 180 at 6 45 p m Sunday injuring three. Charles Anderson 32 and Muriel Anderson 24 plus infant Charles Richard Anderson 11 months were hospitalized with a back sprain contusions and lacerations. Frank Bailey 18 driven car left of center on a slippery highway and collided with the Anderson vehicle. The incident remains under investigation. Patrol also cited James Thurston 19 for conditional speed after his car left the road into a culvert on Route 93 north of Route 668.

Logan State Charles Anderson Charles Richard Anderson Muriel Anderson Hocking Valley Hospital Frank Bailey Rockbridge Anderson James Thurston South Bloom

DAR Marks Flag Day at Logan Chapter Dinner Meeting

The Governor Worthington Chapter of the DAR held a Friday annual closed dish supper at Mrs. C. E. Allen’s summer cottage near Logan. Chaplain N J Stoody read a Flag Day poem and prayer. Former regent J T Underwood installed officers. Twelve members and a guest Miss Blanche Moorehead attended with Mrs. Harry Stove assisting.

Logan Governor Worthington Chapter The DAR C. E. Allen N. J. Stoody J. T. Underwood Blanche Moorehead Harry Stove Allen

Juveniles Involved In Mishap In Nelsonville

Two 17 year olds Terry Lee Conner and William T. Davis were in a two car crash Sunday around 7 p.m. at Chestnut and Fourth streets Nelsonville Route 2 and Nelsonville Route 1. Both left front ends suffered extensive damage. Conner said he attempted a left turn and backed into the east bound lane after seeing the Davis car. Police continue the investigation.

Nelsonville Terry Lee Conner William T. Davis Chestnut and Fourth Sts Conner Chestnut Fourth Davis

Italy’s state tobacco brand names pulse with English labels

Rome reports Italy’s state tobacco monopoly keeps launching new brands with English names. After Stop Cowboy Virginia and Start, the latest, Pack, features a polar bear on an ice pack on its wrapper.

Rome Italy Virginia

Conservancy Offices Now In Remodeled Structure

Hocking Conservancy District moved into renovated quarters in the former Barron building east of the Post Office on West Washington Street. The Nelsonville Investment Association owns the building and funded the refurbishments while the organization uses borrowed furniture until new pieces arrive. A rear room will serve as an engineering and map room with Mrs. Virginia Rominez as secretary-receptionist.

Barron Washington St Nelsonville Investment Association Donald R. Johnson Johnson Virginia Rominez

Television Listings Note On Schedule Corrections

The Messenger notes it is not responsible for errors in program listings when stations do not provide corrected schedules. Bold type marks color programs.

Messenger

Mentor teacher guides staff at Mentor school

Visit records show Nelsonville residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Phillips and two sons Mentor visiting Friday with his brother Ward Phillips and Mrs Phillips. Mr Phillips teaches in the commercial department at Mentor school and supervises a number of teachers on the staff.

Nelsonville Clarence Phillips Mentor Ward Phillips Phillips Mentor School

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