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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1969

Page

3

FHA Loan Approved to Build Carbon Hill Water System

The Farmers Home Administration approved a 220000 insured loan to 156 rural families in Hocking County to develop a carbon hill water system. The project funds two 50000 gallon tanks two miles of pipe and operation for 4014 mandays with about 30 workers. The system will supply quality water to 700 residents including a school and a store and is to be repaid over 40 years at five percent interest.

Carbon Hill Hocking County Farmers Home Administration Clarence F. Miller Seri Wil Liam B. Saxbe Carbon Hill Water Association, Inc Burr Oak State Lake

Nine Candidates File For Trustee Positions In Hocking County

Nominating petitions filed with the Hocking County Board of Elections include nine for township trustee and one for a school board member. Filing deadline is 4 p.m. August 6. Names include John F. E. Kline Gore Route 1 Green Two and others across Laurelville Salt Creek Logan Starr and surrounding townships. Robert E. Redd near Logan entered for Starr school board. city filing deadline was Friday for receipts and expenses. Some incumbents reported no filings.

LOGAN Hocking County Starr John H Culbertson Falls Fred M. Harper Laureville Benton William W. Mackie Murray City James J. Hixenbaurgh New Plymouth Starr Robert E. Redd Washington Fred Meadows Fourth Ward James W. West Larry Holzapfel James M. Irvine Wilbur W Lanning James H. Johnson Council

Wallace Murray unit begins contract talks with Local 98

LOGAN The William Wallace Division of Wallace Murray Corporation and Local 98 Sheet Metal Workers Association have begun bargaining for a new contract before the current agreement expires at midnight June 30. Talks seek wage increases extra insurance and improved working conditions. Management and labor held their first meeting last Friday.

LOGAN William Wallace Wallace Murray Corporation Sheetmetal Workers International Association

Dead starlings found poisoned along streets in Nelsonville

Many dead starlings were found along Watkins and Fayette Streets Friday night, apparently poisoned. Most victims appeared young, with birds congregating in a line of trees in front of residences and a few scattered near the high school buildings.

Nelsonville Watkins Fayette Watkins Street

Spider scare in Nelsonville ends as jumping spiders found

Two spider specimens sent to the Ohio Department of Health were identified as jumping spiders after examination by an entomologist. An Ashton Avenue resident noted similarities to the brown recluse, but Columbus identified them as jumping spiders. The bite is described as bee or wasp sting in effect. The note mentions the first New York newspaper founded by William Bradford on Oct 16 1725.

Nelsonville Ohio Department of Health Messenger Ashton Avenue Columbus Margaret Parsons New York William Bradford

Games Listed for Leagues In Nelsonville

Nelsonville schedules a Pee Wee League week starting June 23 with games Mon Foster's against William Brooks Shoes Tue Nelsonville Elks against Auxiliary Police Wed Franklin Store against Oakley Insurance Thu Electric Company against Wolfe Furniture The Little League features The Peoples Bank versus Deeds' Dairy tonight and midweek matches Odd Fellows against Volunteer Firemen Nelsonville Rotary vs Nelsonville Jaycees Thu Peoples Bank vs Nelsonville Rotary Coaches are invited to contact R Bruce Rogers at the city park.

Nelsonville R. Bruce Rogers Fosters William Brooks Shoes Nelsonville Elks Auxiliary Police Ben Franklin Oakley Insurance the Electric Company Wolfe Furniture Peoples Bank Deeds’ Dairy Odd Fellows Volunteer Firemen Nelsonville Rotary Nelsonville Jaycees the Peoples Bank Rogers

Births and admissions from Mount St Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Ora Mash Alba ny Route 1 a son and Mr and Mrs Everold McDaniel Athens a son. Admissions include Robert Erdy and Mrs Elizabeth Carter Clouster and many others in Athens Nelsonville and surrounding areas. Limfjord covers a large Denmark water body of 660 square miles.

Ora Mash Albany Everold McDaniel Athens Robert Erdy Elizabeth Carter Clouster Bertha Hooper Millfield Robert Wend Mary Priser Eunice Dodds Nelsonville Chares Schrader Logan James Lanning Murray City Arthur Lewis Vergene Warner Nora Guess Anita Simons Jacksonville Fred Burch Cheryll Rutter Mary Comstock Mark Linscott Limfjord Denmark Jutland

Wilson Quits Nelsonville Council Race

Miller Wilson, a write-in candidate in Nelsonville May primary, withdraws from the November race. He notified Athens County elections director William Howe to remove his name. Wilson, a Republican and former business operator, also serves as an officer of the Nelsonville Home Savings Co. The move leaves Glenn Tharp and Jim E. Lee Sr. as Republican at large contenders.

Nelsonville Miller Wilson Wilson William Howe Athens County Nelsonville Home Savings Co Glenn Tharp Jim E. Lee Sr

Driver Cited After Mishap on Route 33 near Logan

Logan Route 2 man William W. Chamber, 25, was charged with driving while intoxicated after his car failed to stop and struck the rear of Herbert Engle’s vehicle, 47, on Route 33 near Logan at 7:40 p.m. Sunday. Chamber is ordered to appear in Hocking County Court on the DUI charge.

Logan

Council To Consider Waterworks Program

Nelsonville council meets Monday at 7 p m in council chambers to review the waterworks program. The utility and finance committees are expected to make recommendations and legislation to create the position of water meter superintendent may be presented.

Council To Consider Nelsonville — City Counci Council

69 Chess Contest Slated

TRAP officials announce the 199 TRAP Chess Open open to all TRAP members. One champion and one runner-up will receive trophies. Sign-up deadline is June. The list is posted at TRAP or with supervisor Mrs. Ellyn Kuhn at 385 2590 or 385 9904.

Logan Trap Organizaton TRAP Ellyn Kuhn

Nelsonville Police Cite Five People on Traffic Charges

Nelsonville police cited five persons Saturday on traffic violations. Vivian V. Keller of Columbus faced failure to yield. Denver Lewis Saunders of Nelsonville was ordered to appear in mayor's court in July for a similar charge. Thomas R. Shields of Millfield was charged with unsafe operation and to appear in mayor's court Friday. Helen J. Rush of Logan Route 4 must appear Friday on a left of center charge. Bobby Joe Williams of Lancaster is to appear July 1 for speeding.

Nelsonville Vivian V. Keller Columbus Denver Lewis Saunders Thomas R. Shields Millfield Helen J. Rush Logan Bobby Joe Williams Lancaster

Burglary Probe at Jim Rogaski Tavern in Nelsonville

Police investigate a break in at the Jim Rogaski Tavern at Columbus and Fulton streets discovered about 6 am Friday by an employee. Entry through the rear and an undetermined cash amount taken. Chief Max Valkinburg and Herman Henry of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation were on scene.

Nelsonville Jim Rogaski Columbus and Fulton Sts Max Valkinburg Herman Henry Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Birth announced at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs Thomas Baum of Rockbridge welcome a son. Logan area families including Mrs Laura Moore and Mrs Merritt Herron are listed among the contributors. Insulin production note mentions islands of Langerhans in the pancreas.

Thomas Baum Rockbridge Laura Moore Merritt Hérron Ralph Brooks Samuel Jewe Logan Glenn Danielson Haydenville

Union Furnace Youth Fined and Jailed After Arrests

Logan David L. Nelson, 19 of Union Furnace, arraigned before Mayor M. B. Haney after spending part of the night in jail. He was fined 885 and costs and sentenced to 29 days in jail with 10 days suspended for charges including unnecessary noise no operator license and resisting an officer. Also fined were Linda Kaye Hopkins 21 Logan Route 1 for 925 and costs and several others from Logan and nearby areas for offenses ranging from driving while intoxicated to traffic violations. A list of bonds forfeited includes several names from Springfield Nelsonville Logan and Lancaster. In Nelsonville a new United States flag was presented to City Recreation Director Tommy McMannis by Glenford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion for display at the city swimming pool. The presentation was by Post Commander Clyde Shingler.

Log Union Furnace Logan David L. Nelson Union Furnace M. B. Haney Neilson Haney Howard L. Cottrill Charles W. Mack Robert W. Phillips Tom Hatfield Jr William H. Hoy James B. Adcock Lancaster Nelsonville United States Tommy McMannis Glenford Dugan American Legion Clyde Shingler

Women Given 30 Days To Produce Licenses

Two women in Hocking County fined for no operators license 25 dollars each with 30 days to provide valid licenses. Several others were fined for various traffic violations including speeding, improper passing, red light, and fictitious plates. bonds forfeited for some defendants. cases continued or fines suspended pending proof of license.

Logan Hocking County Diannia Kay Weit Columbus Myrtle FE. Bennett Nelsonville Christopher Veldt James A. Philomena Youngstown Bonnie J

Presbyterian School Sets Registration in Nelsonville

Registration for the First Presbyterian Church pre kindergarten opens July 10 from 11 30 am to 1 30 pm. Children must be four by Sept 8 1969 when the six year old program begins. No charge for enrollment. calls to Judy Ohlinger accepted after 4 pm.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Judy Ohlinger Ohlinger Onlinger

Local Social Fraternal Meetings Schedule

Nelsonville holds several fraternal gatherings this week. Rebekah Lodge meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall. Royal Arch Encampment No 376 meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Eudora Chapter No 72 Eastern Star meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Masonic Temple with a post meeting white elephant sale. Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Pythian Hall. This will be the last meeting until Fall.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Jackson Street Royal Arch Independent Order of Odd Fellows Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

FHA Carbon Hill Water Local 98 Mount St. Mary Hospital William Bryson Edward Swart Shirley Davis Angela Grigsby Amelia Perez Ricky Perez Bonnie Carter Lewis Meek Florette Parker Debra Parker William Verity Arthur Corwin Donald Hopstetter Nora McColley Jane Hayden Marjorie Cline Clyde Bobo Jennie Byers John Halladay Alice Green Lena Extline Todd Schultz Grace Judson Mildred Hindman Jeannette Miller Homemakers Club Howard Waller Sunnyside Drive Complete Insurance Service Con Reed Bob Baur Reed & Baur, Inc Athens, Ohio Hocking Valley Community Hospital James Thomas Cynthia Sheets Gerald Culbertson Keith Schultz Viola Frasure Frederik Schmidt Howard Cottril Islands of Langerhans Vacatio Ne At Biehl Safety Service William B. Biehl Dean Pidcock Joe Pidcock Joe Buck Kenneth Buck John Deno Biehl Safety Service Fern St Ohio Linda Kaye Hopkins Howard Ervin Wine Paul D. Lyons Springfield Gregory Leon Kennard Carol Lee Bowlby James Arvil Nelson Delaware Headington Robert J. Cottrill Guy Underwood Barbara Dale Adcock Charles A. Fetherofl Robert Lee Houston Lima Danny R. Holcomb Robert V. Mowery Gary R. Bennett Speed William C. Carney Laurelville Gifford D. Mohney Newark Woodruff D. Johnson Presbyterian School Athens National Bank THE Sathens “National “Bank Member Federe Deposit Insurence Corpersiiea
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