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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1974

Page

14

Kiwanis Learn About Patrol Work in Glouster

Sgt. W. R. Lodwick of the Athens Post State Highway Patrol spoke to the Glouster Kiwanis Club on the patrol’s history since 1933 and the 40th anniversary last year. He highlighted the Men on the Move program, current manpower of 1371, 90 officers on the Ohio Turnpike, and patrol innovations such as Mobile Radio Extender, MR-7 radar, and computer-linked stolen car checks. A video tape records interviews with detainees for court evidence and rights protection.

Glouster W. R. Lodwick Athens Post State Highway Patrol Glouster Kiwanis Club Ohio Patrol Lodwick Ohio Turnpike Turnpike

Ruth Tannehill Named Logan Superintendent Citation

Logan city school chief Ken Warling announced Ruth Tannehill as the June superintendent citation recipient. He praised her lifelong dedication to education, student guidance, and service to groups like French Club Y Teens and National Honor Society.

Logan Ken Warling Logan City Ruth Tannehill Warling Tannehill Presbyterian Church

Patrol discusses modernization of state police systems

Sgt. Lodwick outlines a new computer aided system for patrols with UNIVAC feedback and 200 characters per second responses. The Athens Post covers patrol operations in Athens Hocking and Vinton Counties, aircraft use, overtime for accident location checks, and 55 mph limit enforcement.

Sgt Lodwick Univac Athens Post Athens Hocking Vinton FBI Ohio Toledo

Swan Elementary Reopening Slated

The Vinton County Board of Education will reopen Swan Elementary for the 1974 75 school year to relieve overcrowding at McArthur Elementary. Fifth and sixth grades will move to Swan. EMR and LD classes plus a Title I lab and library space added. Bus schedules to be announced. Several staff resignations and wage increases for bus mechanics were approved.

Mcarthur Swan Vinton County McArthur Elementary Linda Mitchell William Kaderly Martha Kruger Allensville Cook Donald Peters Clyde Cottrill Ralph Kinney

Meigs County 4-H Club Meets For Shearing And Showmanship

Meigs County Shepherds 4-H Club meets at the Meigs County Fairgrounds with sheep and lambs to be sheared starting 6 30 PM followed by showmanship practice at 7 30 PM. Transportation problems should be directed to Mrs. Coffey at 662 4234.

Pomeroy Meigs County Shepherds 4-H Club Meigs County Fairgrounds Clayton Coffey Better

Jobless Claims Up In Athens

A rise in initial jobless claims in the Athens office led to unemployment up by 122 for the week ending June 15. Total claims reached 668, 273 more than a year prior, with Logan reporting 32 initial and 189 continued, and Athens 178 initial and 269 continued claims for the Hocking Valley.

LOGAN Athens Harold Zimmerman Employment Service Hocking Valley

Scouts To Hike 60 Miles On Summer Trip

Scout Troop No. 67 led by Robert Hollenbaugh plans a June 30 start for a 60 mile back-packing hike along part of the Buckeye Trail from Lake Logan toward Londonderry. Eighteen scouts plus leaders will camp at state and national forest parks including Conkle's Hollow and Old Man's Cave. They seek the 50 miler award and Buckeye Trail patch, changing plans from bus trips due to gasoline shortages.

Nelsonville Robert Hollenbaugh Shank Lake Logan Londonderry Hollen Nova Scotia United States

Mayor Addresses Noise and Speed Complaints in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Mayor Donald E. Kern says the city has received numerous complaints about noisy mufflers on autos trucks and motorcycles and mentions that city ordinances cover this. He also notes fast driving on several streets and has ordered police to crack down on violations.

Nelsonville Donald E. Kern Kern

Jacksonville Eagles Auxiliary Car Wash Set

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Jacksonville Eagles hosts a car wash at Craig's Gulf Station in Jacksonville this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weather permitting.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Craig’s Gulf Station

Meigs 4-H Delegates Head to Ohio Club Congress

Five Meigs County 4-H members depart for the Ohio 4-H Club Congress in Columbus. Teresa Carr Paul Cross Opal Dyer Barbara Jordan and Ronnie Wood earned the trip for leadership and years in 4-H. Activities include take home workshops career tours government sessions and social events.

Pomeroy Meigs County Columbus Teresa Carr Paul Cross Opal Dyer Barbara Jordan Ronnie Wood Teresa Charles Carr Tuppers Plains Paul Andrew Cross Racine Opal William Dyer Bidwell Hillbillies Barbara Clay Jordan Pomeroyoute Columbia Make Ronnie Norman Wood Snowville Suzie Teaford

Nelsonville Council Votes to Borrow Money for Operations

Nelsonville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing City Treasurer Jack Riley to request an advance draw of taxes from the Athens County auditor and treasurer. Auditor Mabel Tigner cited insufficient general funds for current costs as other funds are legally earmarked.

Nelsonville Jack Riley Athens County Mabel Tigner York City Kern County Auditor’s

Police File Drug Charge In Logan Conspiracy Case

Logan City Police arrested Dana Bookman 20 of Logan Route 4 at 12 15 a m Wednesday charging possession of an hallucinogenic drug. Officers found marijuana on him at 107 Friesner Ave and Bookman remained jailed. Also jailed was Jack J. Warren 18 of 107 Friesner Ave charged with obstructing justice for concealing Bookman a court parole violation case from Hocking County Common Pleas Court.

Logan Dana Bookman Bookman Hocking County Common Pleas Court Friesner Ave Jack J. Warren

Births at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wesley Johnson of Buchtel welcome a daughter. Infant Johnson was transferred to Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Attending families and guardians include John McConnell of Rockbridge, Deb orah Waltz, William Webb, Alice Smart, Stella Wills, John Coomer, Eva James of Logan, Michael McIntosh, Patricia Akers, and William Keplar.

John McConnell Rockbridge Deborah Waltz William Webb Alice Smart Stella Wills John Coomer Eva James Logan Johnson Children’s Hospital Columbus Michael McIntosh Patricia Akers William Keplar

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits List

Mount St Mary Hospital reports admissions including Walter Begley New Straitsville Mrs Maxine Wagner Buchtel Mrs Ruby Winchell Mrs Goldie Hiles Miss Kathryn Wolfe Nelsonville Miss Donna Shifflet Jacksonville Ralph Willis Oregon Mrs Helen Rosser Athens Mrs Viola Dixon Arcadia Nursing Home Coolville William Hanley Mrs Fern Taylor Mark McGrath Elwood North Mrs Theda Marstiller John Collins Mrs Liza Blosser.

Walter Begley New Straitsville Maxine Wagner Buchtel Ruby Winchell Goldie Hiles Kathryn Wolfe Nelsonville Donna Shifflet Jacksonville Ralph Willis Oregon Ohio Helen Rosser Athens Viola Dixon Arcadia Nursing Home Coolville William Hanley Fern Taylor Mark McGrath Elwood North Theda Marstiller John Collins Liza Blosser

Buchtel UMC Vacation Bible School Closing Program

The Buchtel United Methodist Church will close its Vacation Bible School with a program Friday at 7 p.m. Parents should bring children by 6 45 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Buchtel Buchtel United Methodist Church

Nelsonville SECEMS Runs Report

Two transport alerts show Wednesday runs by Nelsonville SECEMS. Kathryn Wolfe of 517 High St. was transported to Mount St. Mary Hospital at 2 46 p.m. and Marie Mills of Buchtel was transported to Mount St. Mary Hospital at 3 34 p.m.

Kathryn Wolfe High St Mount St. Mary Hospital Marie Mills Buchtel

Vandalism at Lake Logan State Park Under Investigation

Hocking County sheriff was alerted to vandalism at Lake Logan State Park. Gary Flory reported that early Tuesday someone lit a fuse in a restroom causing a urinal to break and a paper holder to burn. Investigation ongoing.

Logan Hocking County

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