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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1965
Page
5
Observers urge informed public action on Ohio age limits for teen drivers and harsher penalties after traffic tolls. They call for a full time city administrator or service director to ensure orderly progress in Nelsonville government and curb waste in projects.
An order of notice to Centra Insurance Company policyholders announces a merger petition filed with the Ohio Superintendent of Insurance. The hearing before the commission under No 390711 is set for 9:00 AM on Wednesday June 23, 1965, at the Superintendent of Insurance office. Policyholders may appear and be heard.
The city lacks current maps of utility services and facilities and must correct this. Proposals to fund map production by selling existing maps are mentioned. A dispute persists between the mayor and councilman Carl Young over the city plant water line project, with calls to follow a qualified engineer’s advice to avoid costly errors later.
A stocking hooded man robbed the Hamden Baltimore and Ohio Railroad office Sunday morning, taking 521 in receipts from a baseball excursion and 206 from an unlocked safe. He ordered clerk Darrell Hill to stand in a corner, then fled, possibly without an accomplice. The robbery occurred about 10 10 a m after the excursion train's 7 40 a m departure.
Miss Virginia Elizabeth Barnes and Wilson Earl Lehman wed June 12 at Williamsport Methodist Church with 150 guests. Lehman, formerly of Carbon Hill, will live in Albuquerque as an electrical engineer. Attendants included Ann Barnes, Ruth Barnes, Grace Barnes, Jerry Phillips, and ushers David Murray and others.
The Millfield Vacation Bible School begins today and runs 6 to 8 p.m. at the Millfield Christian Church. Transportation can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Ruth Simpkins at RA 52598.
Nelsonville residents Denver R. Johnson and Woodrow W. Spencer pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and driving while intoxicated. Johnson received a $10 fine plus costs after arraignment before Mayor William Hoffman. Spencer was fined $150, costs, and sentenced to three days in city jail.
Suzanne Wolf Kathy Lower Alicia Woodson of Nelsonville and Jackie Robinson of Buchtel attend Buckeye Girls State at Capital University Columbus. Sponsored by Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary The Emblem Club Pandorian Club and Business and Professional Women's Club.
Nelsonville area musicians and students are invited to join a hootenanny during the Parade of the Hills Festival. Contact committee chair Sam Moscato or Earl Hilleary. Moscato reachable at 767 2305 in Gloucester for details and participation.
Donald Doles, a 1965 graduate of Allensville High School, has enlisted in the Army's high school graduate program, according to MSgt. Charles Houser Jr., area Army recruiter. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Doles. Doles will attend an eight week basic training course and receive a 15 day leave prior to assignment to further training.
Glouster calendar lists Cub Scout Pack 72 moved to Thursday at 7 30pm in the Youth Center. Jobs Daughters meet Monday 7 30pm at the Masonic Temple. Trimble F and AM 557 Monday 7 30pm. Then Chapter CES 192 inspection Tuesday evening. UMWA Auxiliary Tuesday 7 30pm Eagles Hall. Pythian Sisters Wednesday 7 30pm K of P. Priscilla Class Methodist Church Tuesday 7 30pm social rooms with Mrs Thelma Chapplears committee. Loyal Order of Moose Wednesday 7 30pm. Youth Choir Church of Christ at 6pm with adult choir after mid week services. Youth League baseball schedule Monday Legion vs Kiwanis, Tuesday Community Organization vs Rich Loaf, Wednesday Eagles vs Palmers Gulf.
Birth announcements list multiple families with new daughters and sons including Mr and Mrs Frederick Wechorst Logan and Mr and Mrs Donald Scur lock The Plains among many others in Nelsonville Athens Glouster and surrounding areas. Names include Dorothy Conner Ralph Hartley Rita Sue Wolfe Bessie Wright and Patricia Ann Brewer with residences in Gore Nelsonville Union Furnace and Chauncey.
Chester Grange plans quarterly birthday observances at Tuesday meeting. On Thursday evening the group will visit Alfred Grange for the community event.
Nelsonville reporters Glenna Shafer and Gylan Evans returned from the 14th annual National Convention of Future Business Leaders of America in Cincinnati. The Nelsonville Chapter represented Southeast Ohio, and attendees heard talks by business leaders and toured the city. Mrs. Glenn Allen accompanied the delegates.
Lakeside conference assigns pastors to Chillicothe area churches. Roy F. Ballard moves to Nelsonville Methodist Church from Blanchester, Jack W Glick goes to Gibisonville Circleville, Don C. Makarius to Trimble Glouster, and Gene Winans moves from Glouster to Derby Methodist Church.
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