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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1971

Page

6

Two Scouts Win Goodyear Timagami Award

Logan Jack Holaday announced Goodyear Timagami Award recipients from Explorer Post 472 Roy Kelch Randy Bolin. Alternate Doug Meadows stands by. Ernie Maniskas Goodyear supervisor and post advisor attends dinner in Akron then Timagami trip begins. They travel 300 miles north of Toronto to Lake Timagami for 10 days fishing swimming and boating. Return June 27.

Logan Jack Holaday Goodyear-Logan Goodyear Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Timagami Ernie Maniskas N. Market St Maniskas Akron Lake Timagami Toronto Ontario Camp Pinto Big Bear Island Messenger Ruth Wilkinson

Lake Hope Acid Fight Gets Funds

The Lake Hope mine acid pollution control project received an $808,000 federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, announced by U.S. Rep. Clarence Miller. The funds, together with land exchange legislation, enable the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to implement a demonstration to neutralize and curb acid drainage from abandoned coal mines within the watershed. The Mead Corporation land is involved in the negotiated exchange to facilitate state access.

Zaleski Lake Hope U.S Clarence Miller Environmental Protection Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources Miller Mead Corporation Raccoon State Forest Mead

Four Delegates Named To Buckeye Girls State

Logan will send four delegates to Buckeye Girls State at Capital University in Columbus June 13 20 The program educates young women in US citizenship by having them run city county and state governments Each delegate Beth Campbell Patricia Johnston Jean Ann Knox and Vickie Pavlik holds positions and activities in Logan High School 4 H and local clubs with sponsors from community organizations.

Logan Buckeye Girls State Columbus Capital University Girls State Beth Campbell Patricia Johnston Jean Ann Knox Vickie Pavlik Beth Joe Campbell Lake Logan Road Logan American Legion Post 78 Logan High School Girls’ Athletic Association

Quillen Bids Rejected By New Haven Council

New Haven council rejected bids to replace the roof on the Alex Quillen Memorial Building and discussed a volunteer labor option. The meeting also approved a Metropolitan Life Insurance increase for town employees and announced a ban on unlicensed operators or vehicles. House numbering was weighed, and May financials showed mixed balances across general, sewer, and water funds.

Quillen New Haven Alex Quillen Charles Zirkle Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Tri County Make Ups Offered at Tri County Joint Vocational

Nelsonville T C Porter announces make up courses in English and social studies and general math at Tri County Joint Vocational School from June 21 to July 9. Sessions run 8 am to noon for three weeks to help students earn credit for failed courses. Fee is 15 dollars per credit. Other details and contact numbers provided for registration. GALLIPOLIS The trial of Mervin Caldwell charged with assault on a warrant is continued to Tuesday in Gallipolis Municipal Court. Caldwell remains free on 2504 dollar bond.

Nelsonville T. C. Porter Tri- County Tri-County State Department of Education Guidance Department Tri- County Joint Vocational School Gallipolis Eureka Mervin Dale Caldwell Caldwell

Mount St Mary Hospital Birth Notice in Nelsonville Area

Mr and Mrs James Mount of Nelsonville Route 1 welcomed a son. Admissions include Louise Lewis and William Guess both of Nelsonville Route 1 along with Sherman Byers Bert Juniper Ray Nott and Gladys Tittle from nearby towns. Discharges list Amber Pyle Jackie Pastor Flossie Clemons Lynn Bishop Frank Canter Rosalie Swartz and Marie Nicholas.

Louise Lewis William Guess Nelsonville Sherman Byers Bert Juniper Glouster Ray Nott Gladys Tittle Athens Amber Pyle Jackie Pastor Flossie Clemons Lynn Bishop Frank Canter Rosalie Swartz Marie Nicholas

Solons To Visit Athens For ARC Microwave Demo

Several U S Congressmen and ARC officials arrive in Athens for a microwave medical communication demo between Athens and Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Rep Clarence Miller and Rep Robert Jones miss the trip due to a military funding vote. attendees include Donald Whitehead and Bob O Neill with a ARC vote and ARC project tour planned through Wednesday.

U. S Appalachian Regional Commission Athens Ohio State University Hospital Columbus Clarence E. Miller Robert Jones Jones Dan Lloyd Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Ohio University Donald E. Whitehead ARC Bob O’neill Medical Division

Parked Car Damaged at Gavin Plant Site

A heavy construction end dump crushed a parked car at the Gavin plant site near Cheshire during a shift change. The car owned by Granville Camp of Huntington West Virginia was damaged when the Euclid end dump leased by Jack Blazer Construction Co driven by Carlos Monroe Hutchinson struck it. The incident occurred Monday at 3 30 p m. and was investigated by the Gallia County Sheriff's Department.

Gallipolis Gavin Cheshire Gallia County Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Office Granville Camp Huntington W. Va Jack Blazer Carlos Monroe Hutchinson Hutchinson

Bids Opened For Mason County Airport Improvements

Mason County Court members opened bids Monday for pavement overlay fencing and rock drains at the Mason County Airport. Low bidder was Black Rock Paving Co with $118 423.80. Court has about 30 days to award the contract. Monday night Lawrence Gerlach Jr Elvin Wedge and Clarence Adkins held a routine business meeting.

Point Pleasant Mason County Black Rock Paving Co Lawrence Gerlach Jr Elvin Wedge Clarence Adkins

Nelsonville Street Work Under Way

Service Safety Director Homer Adams said crews are doing preliminary work to resurface several streets. Sewer manholes have been raised and resurfacing will be completed as weather permits.

Nelsonville Adams

Woman Hospitalized in West Logan for Observation

Mrs Wilma Stewart Viney of West Logan is confined to Mt. Carmel Hospital for observation and surgery. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stewart she requests friends to write. Room 778 Seventh Floor.

Logan Wilma Stewart Viney Joe Stewart West Logan Mt. Carmel Hospital

Ocean Mouth Wins Again At Scioto Downs Pace

Ocean Mouth driven by Dick Brandt won at Scioto Downs beating Aksel Hanover and Little Dancer with a 2 01 mile and a blistering final half in 58 15 seconds. The five year old chestnut, owned by Barton A Hall of Logan, paid $16.40 as the exacta and $5.20 for place and $3.60 for show.

Logan Ocean Mouth Traier Dick Brandt Scioto Downs Barton A. Hall Scioto Aksel Hanover Little Dancer Kentucky Brandt

Alexander Meet Set By School Employees

A meeting of the Athens County chapters of the Ohio Association of Public School Employes will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Alexander High School. Ken Ball field representative for OAPSE will be the guest speaker.

Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Association of Public School Employes Alexander High School Ken Ball OAPSE

Mrs Paul Dalton former Athens resident dies in Dayton

Mrs Paul Yvonne Dalton aged 65 a former Athens resident died suddenly Tuesday at her Dayton home after weeks of ill health. Funeral and burial arrangements in Athens will be announced by Hughes Funeral Home.

New Haven George C. Jewell St. Joseph Parkersburg Appalachian Power Co Jewell William and Alice Roush Jewell Tom Jewell Florida Lonnie Jewell Edith Roush New Haven United Methodist Church William de Moss Graham Cemetery Foglesong Funeral Mason Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home Barberton John Charles Devenport Oak Park Doylestown Barberton Citizens Hospital Buchtel Athens County Davenport Norton Goodyear Aerospace Summit Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Loyal Oak Post VFW Ken Jacksonville Fla Raymond E Michael E Addison Devenport Jobs Raymond F Millfield Bill J Prospect Ralph Easler Athens Jaynee Devenport Paul L. Mills Norton Ave Howard Powell Akron Baptist Temple Copley Cemetery Middleport Alice Sidenstricker Rawlings Palm Beach Lake Worth Rutland Bart Rawlings Sr Rawlings-Coates Selah Sidenstricker Lady Canaday Grove City Richard Canaday Columbus Miles Cemetery Isaac Sarah Kennard Robinson Dayton Paul Yvonne) Dalton The Hughes Funeral Home

Motorists Guilty After Pleas in Nelsonville Court

Three motorists pleaded innocent to charges in Nelsonville Mayor's Court. Paul Patton of Nelsonville was found guilty of driving with no operator license and fined $25 with costs, suspended if a license is obtained immediately. Edward Midkiff of Madison Street was fined $10 plus costs for reckless operation and failure to yield. Phillip S. James of Athens Route 3 was fined $15 plus costs after pleading guilty. Thomas G. McConnell of Nelsonville Route 1 was fined $10 plus costs for reckless operation.

Nelsonville Paul Patton Edward Midkiff Madison Street Phillip S. James Athens Thomas G. McConnell

Logan High Honor Roll List Honors 22 A Students

Logan High School reports 22 students earned straight A's in the final six weeks. The list names sophomores, juniors and seniors including Barbara Casner Jeff Gosnell Susan Baird Lou Anne Blackstone and others.

Logan Logan High School Charles Moore Barbara Casner Jeff Gosnell Susan Baird Lou Anne Blackstone Margee Blair Valerie Ellis Leslie Hitchcock Jean Ann Knox Robert Little Melissa Mowery Janis Newell Vickie Pavlik George Shaw Gregory Smith

LBJ Secretly Assessed Vietnam Build-Up Debate

The study recounts Johnson’s March 31 discussions with Taylor and other officials denying a far-reaching strategy while implying ongoing changes in Vietnam. It highlights criticism by George Ball of added battalions and notes Bundy’s cautious stance between Westmoreland and Ball. McNamara’s stance appears elusive in the records.

South Vietnam Johnson Maxwell D. Taylor U.S Saigon Vietnam George W. Ball William C. Westmoreland Ball William P. Bundy Westmoreland McNamara Secretary of Defense

Theft Nipped When Saddles Were Recovered

Eight saddles belonging to 4-H Club members were recovered Monday after being left on a fence at the Hocking County Fairgrounds. James Larimer alerted police when he saw them, preventing theft as the owners later reported missing saddles.

Logan 4-H Club James Larimer Walnut Street Road Hocking County Fairgrounds Logan Police Department Larimer

Sheriff Aids Sick and Checks Complaints

Logan County weekend log shows responders aiding the ill and handling vandalism and theft reports. Raymond Anderson was taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital after a heart attack at his home. Jane Durston slipped in rain and injured her ankle while hiking Old Man's Cave. Wilbur McDaniel reported rifle fire at Diamond airport lights. Ralph Carter said the Izaak Walton League road sign was struck. Walter Mays reported garden vandalism with barefoot-prints trails. Calvin Poling said his home at Logan Route 4 was burglarized with an old clock stolen.

Logan Hocking County Newark Wilbur McDaniel Union Furnace Diamond Ralph Courter Betty Ave Walter Mays Calvin Poling Logan Route 4

Foster Day Attends Veterans Convention

Nelsonville resident Foster E Day attended the regional Blinded Veterans Association convention at the Holiday Inn in Columbus. The group announced the national convention planned for Miami Florida and discussed a possible southeast Ohio regional event with needs including transportation housing and recreational facilities. The 1972 convention site has been designated. Point Pleasant State police arrested Goldie Lyons for intoxication and James Toles for intoxication destruction of property and resisting arrest over the weekend.

Nelsonville Foster E. Day The Blinded Veterans Association Holiday Inn Columbus Miami Fla Ohio Point Pleasant Goldie Lyons Henderson James Toles

Community Hospital Admits Logan Residents in No. Line

The Hocking Valley Community Hospital lists Logan residents among admitted patients including Ross Anderson Jr and Mrs. Katherine Myers. A special executive meeting of the Woman's Club of Point Pleasant is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St Peter Lutheran Chapel led by new president Mrs. Robert H. Hamm.

Ross Anderson Jr Rockbridge William Edward Smith Murray City Richard McCune Julia McAfooes John Doering Katherine Myers Logan Point Pleasant Woman’s Club of St. Peter Luetheran Chapel Robert H. Hamm

Lancaster Man Fined Sent To Jail

Lancaster man Ivan Homer McClary was jailed for three days and fined 150 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated. Others, including Robert E. Golden, Gary W. Miller, and Doris Pegrin, were fined for public intoxication speeding and stopping signal violations. several bonds were forfeited for various offenses. Judge James Stilwell presided over Hocking County Court.

Logan Lancaster James Stilwell Hocking Ivan Homer McClary Robert E. Golden Gary W. Miller Mohican Ave Doris Pegrin Nelsonville Clayton D. Pittman New Plymouth Robert E. Sharp Lee Royden Asher William S. Leonard Milton Ave Preston E. Hamm

Senior Power Explained in Nelsonville Meeting

Citizens gathered at the First Presbyterian Church to learn about Senior Power Inc a new non profit led by Martin Janis Columbus a former Ohio mental hygiene and corrections director and ex state representative from Lucas County The group plans services for 55 plus including information employment life and health insurance mobile meals and travel options.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Senior Power, Inc Martin Janis Columbus Janis Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Corrections Toledo Lucas County James Alexander Senior Power

Tax receipts total $117916 for half year in Logan area

Logan county treasurer Francis Myers reports first half personal tax settlement at $117,916.05. Tax collections list: Benton $1612.08 Falls $13505.51 Logan City $59785.44 Good Hope $1994.43 Green $8297.83 Logan City $9579.46 Starr Washington $99.18 Laurelville $132.68 Marion $2074.05 Perry Twp $4785.57 Laurelville Village $2609.87 Salt Creek $2740.25 Starr $1658.65 Ward $4683.77 Murray City village $1403.65 Washington $1828.46 Logan School District $15.37.

Logan Francis Myers Hocking Benton Falls Southern Logan City Good Hope Green Starr Laurel Laurelville Marion Berne Union Perry Two Laurelville Village Salt Creek Ward Murray City Village Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buckeye Hocking Valley Community Hospital Lake Logan Vicki Harry Pavlik Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club Mount St. Mary Hospital James Mount Solons Pearl McClellan Bob McCormick Holzer Medical Center Mrs. McClellan Wayne County Thomas and Minnie McComas McCoy Ranger Ten Mile Baptist Church John Arthur Velva) Snyder William Delpha) Wilson Tucson Ariz Willard Minnie) Price Wilbur Ermal) Bryant Springfield Howard Mt. Alto Lyburn Earl Georgia Hall Mrs Alice Rawlings Mrs. Fannie Trickett Fannie E. Trickett Hill St O’bleness Alexander Paul Dalton Logan High Ruby Wesselhoeft Robert Freeman Janet Miller Susan Oberlin Steven Palsley Denise Russell Rickey Ruth Kathleen Weedy Selena Barcus Bernice Beougher Kevin Berry Thomas J. Black Ginger Brooks Pamela Burns Marcia Campbell Regina Carpenter Rita Carpenter Jeff Cole Ken Culbertson Denise Denny Vicki Devol Debbie Durant Debbie Fell Paula Fox Steven Goss Dixie Grubb Joe Harris Becky Hoey Greg Inboden Paul Kornmiller Susan McBroom Debbie McMillin Leanne Nelson Walter Newton Carol North Brian Nunnally Diane Rose Lora Ruth Darla Schein Linda Schein Greg Schultz Pamela Skiver Stacie Slater Sheree Spradlin Bruce Walker Mary Weedy Mary Woolery Roberta Young Alice Bainter Lorie Beougher Bonnie Bowlby Julie Brooker Edward Brown Richard Brown Steve Brown Pete Buerhaus Toni Campbell Cindy Carpenter Kathy Dalton Brian Davidson Deborah Devol Daniel Collison Sharon Eckelberry Larry Ellinger Susanna Forsythe Mary Fox Esther Good William Good Megan Grant Charles Helber Rebecca Howdyshell Patty Johnston Richard Krebs James Lehman Julie McAfdres Sharon McKinley LBJ Foster Day Charles Guess Claude Bright James Hagan Alden Acord Jr Master Gregory Waddell
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