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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1964

Page

10

50 Year Pin Awarded To Leach In Pythian Order

Nelsonville Henry T. Leach of Logan received a 50 year pin and life membership in the Knights of Pythias from Valley Lodge No 169 Wednesday night. Vice Chancellor Harry Nill will present the certificate. Leach, a former Hocking County official, has been ill and unable to travel. he joined Logan Lodge No 119 in February 1914 before consolidation with Valley Lodge and transfer of active membership to Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Henry T. Leach W. Main St Logan Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Order Harry Nill Leach Hocking County Logan Lodge No. 119 Logan Lodge

Girl Is Bitten by Stray Dog Near Conkle's Hollow

Five year old Laurelville Route 2 girl Kim Baden was bitten on the lower lip by a stray dog at home near Conkle's Hollow Wednesday night. She was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital and released. Hocking County Dog Ward en James Leonard captured the animal Thursday and will keep it under observation at the city dog pound for two weeks.

Logan Laurelville

Idle Pay Claimship in Hocking and Athens Counties

Logan Ohio employment office reports a sharp drop in idle pay claims with totals showing 518 in Hocking and Athens counties, down from 602 last week. Initial claims fell in Logan to 19 while continued claims dropped to 235. Athens saw 16 initial and 248 continued claims. Job openings listed include one confession attendant, two surveying chairmen, one draftsman, one instrument man, and one acetylene torchman. interested applicants should visit 31 S. Spring St. or call EV 5 5609.

Logan Hocking Athens Homer Schein Ohio State Employment Service Schein Hocking County Athens County S. Spring St

Sunshine Girls Host Toy-Making for Fire Department

Sunshine Girls 4 H Club met at advisor Mrs Harold Starner's home to craft stuffed toys for distribution to underprivileged children by the city fire department at Christmas. Next meeting set for July 16.

Logan — Sunshine Girls 4-H Harold Starner

Traffic safety reminder urged after local incidents

A local column warns drivers and pedestrians to stay alert after several recent traffic near misses and a fatal pedestrian death. Officials note increased accidents in Nelsonville and urge slower speeds, constant vigilance, and parental instruction to protect children at streets and intersections.

Seven Scouts Earn Badges at Troop 69 Court of Honor

Seven Boy Scout Troop 69 members earned merit badges and six advanced to Star Scout rank at a court of honor and charter presentation at First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. Dr. E. P. Lynn of the Kootaga area council presented the charter to Scoutmaster Bobby Harris and led the badge awards to Mike Brooker Bill Standish Jerry Wilson John Hartley and Dick Standish.

Nelsonville Boy Scout First Presbyterian Church Kootaga Area E. P. Lynn Ohio University Bobby Harris Lynn National Council Cleveland Robert Wilson William Nutter Mike Brooker Bill Standish Jerry Wilson John Hartley Dick Standish Phillip Evans Stefan Davis Ray Najm Max Pierce Scott Coffman Eddie Midkiff Shane Mender Keith Butt Mothers Auxiliary

Hocking County Land Transfers Reported for Numerous Property Deals

The record lists multiple transfers in Hocking County including Ralph Courter to Louis Jewell in Logan and Olive Duffy to Neil Hawk, with numerous parcels in Logan Green Carbon Hill and Benton Two. Elks Lodge 543 in Nelsonville hosts a Saturday dance for members and guests from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Ralph Joann Courter Louis J Marie Jewell Bowers Logan Olive Duffy Neil Jean Keith Louise Hawk Paul J Kathryn J. Mathias Dennis H Carolyn Sue Murray Donald W Sue C. Gribble Floyd A Anna F. Roberts Falls Two Mary L Joshua F. Peters Gerald P Nellie Garner Green Two Viola Courtney Norman Clara Brunk Carbon Hill Virgil Karr Donald E. Ricketts South Perry Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 Elks Elks Ballroom

Teen Age Vandals Caught in Logan City Case

Police praise Patrolman Albert Shannon for breaking a vandalism ring in Logan. Four arrests have been made with more to follow as investigations target youths involved in car damage, window breaking, fence damage, and stadium painting. The 17 year olds face juvenile court arraignment, while 18 year olds are charged with contributing to delinquency.

Logan Roy Kelch Albert Shannon Shannon West End Geil Motors Harden & Helber Larry Ruff Jennison Ave Ray Turner Third St West Logan Alonzo Gibbs Kenneth Risch Rhea Bangert Brown

Five Hospital Workers Terminated for Economy

Assistant Director Roy C. Perkins announced June 15 that five Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital staffers have been terminated to cut costs. The workers include Walter McDonald stationary engineer Thelma Pickett domestic worker William Morman stores clerk William Conner custodial worker and Emmett Syx painter.

Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Roy C. Perkins Walter McDonald Thelma Pickett William Morman William Conner Emmett Syx

Births at Mount Saint Mary Hospital

Mount Saint Mary Hospital records a birth list including Edna Van Sickel Nelsonville Roger Wright Murray City William Burke Glouster Andrew Kraynik Corning Mrs Elaine Davis The Plains Emmett Dowler Nelsonville Miss Mary L Conkel Buchtel P M Lax Athens Mrs Burt Clay Shawnee Route 1 Edward Ervin Nelsonville Ralph E Hartley Nelsonville Route 1 Master Richard Burney Rendville Mrs A Lucille Caldwell McArthur Mrs Katherine McDaniel Glouster Mrs Irene Locke Glouster Route 3 Alberta Dupler Nelsonville Route 1 William Dean Jerry Tedrow Nelsonville Edward Hern Corning Elmer Bowen Nelsonville Bernard Wagner Buchtel Clarence Edgar New Plymouth Route 1 Fred Snyder New Straitsville Worley Giffen Nelsonville Route 2 Blood used five units

Edna van Sickel Nelsonville Roger Wright Murray City William Burke Glouster Andrew Kraynik Corning Elaine Davis the Plains Emmett Dowler Mary L. Conkel Buchtel P. M. Lax Athens Burt Clay Shawnee Edward Ervin Ralph E. Hartley Richard Burney Rendville A. Lucille Caldwell McArthur Jerry Tedrow Edward Hern Elmer Bowen Bernard Wagner Clarence Edgar New Plymouth Fred Snyder New Straitsville Worley Giffen

Mercy Killing Topic At 4 H Meeting In July

Logan Hocking County Junior Leader 4 H Club meets July 2 at East School at 8 p m Jane Holloway Freda Ellinger and Margaret Mosure discuss mercy killing in a debate. Business covers exchange visit with Jefferson County safety checks state leadership camp reports and safety talks and demo contests.

Logan — Hocking County East School Jane Holloway Freda Ellinger Margaret Mosure Jefferson County

Hocking County approves cruiser bid and routes truck bids

Commissioners accepted the W H Chevrolet bid of 2925 for a sheriff cruiser with a 100 trade in for a 1958 Ford cruiser. They delayed awarding four county road trucks until Monday after reviewing bids from North East Garage Bowman Beasley C C Chute Tansky Dodge and Tansky Rambler with several trade ins and differences in price. County Engineer Albert Seabright will study bids to determine the best buy before final decision.

Logan — Hocking W&h Chevrolet Co North East Garage W&h Chevrolet Bowman & Beasley C. C. Chute Tansky Dodge Tansky Rambler Albert Seabright Total County

Five Oil Well Operations Under Way In Hocking County

Scout report from the Ohio Oil and Gas Association notes five drilling projects. Holl Brothers started on Elza Hart property Falls Two with Bell Drilling. Oxford Oil operates Henry Howdyshell land Falls-Gore and E J Wehrle holdings. Green Township hosts Ray C. Chute on Chute Estate. Washington Township reports Petrol Servicing Inc on Dorothy Pederson land.

LOGAN Hocking County Ohio Oil and Gas Association Holl Brothers Elza Hart Falls Two Bell Drilling Falls-Gore Oxford Oil Henry Howdyshell Oxford E. J. Wehrle Holdings. the Fourth Well Is In Green Twp., With Ray C. Chute Chute Washington

Man Charged With Contributing To Delinquency

Melvin L. Ball, 29, of Logan Route 4 is jailed on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He is accused of keeping company with a 16 year old girl from Logan. The girl was returned to her parents pending further inquiry.

Logan Melvin L. Ball Logan Route 4

Carpenter Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings and Honors

Mrs. Carl Crabtree hosted the Temple WSCS gathering with Mrs. Mendal Jordan as program leader and a devotional by Mrs. Quinn Russell. Graduating seniors Janet Massey and Cathy Seel received Bible gifts. Columbia High School alumni banquet at Albany School served 53. H Williams?

W. Crabtree Carpenter Carl Crabtree Albany Temple Wscs Mendal Jordan Quinn Russell Janet Massey Cathy Seel A. R. Caster Lewis Smith Columbia High School Albany School Albany Grange W. S. Swett Mildred Spurlock Eugene Atkins Ruth Starkey Adena Gift Higgins Frank Turner Ada Belle Maynard Emma Whittington Columbia Grange Alfred and Rocksprings

Valley Lodge to Award Trophies for City Baseball

Knights of Pythias Valley Lodge 169 athletic committee will award trophies to the top Pee Wee, Little League and Pony League teams in the city recreation commission program at season end. Chancellor Commander Raymond C. Patton announced the plan Wednesday night. Committee members include Sam Moscato, Raymond Patton, Ray Howe and James Patton.

Nelsonville— Valley Lodge No Knights of Pythias City Recreation Commission Raymond C. Patton Sam Moscato Raymond Patton Ray Howe James Patton

Motorists Are Cited In Crashes

Logan City police investigated two accidents early today resulting in two motorists cited. James A. Withem 38 Glouster Route 3 stopped at Front and Depot Streets and was rear ended by Colleen Thompson 29 526 West Street. Thompson to appear before Mayor Jack Moorehead for failing to maintain safe distance. Derald Munday 30 325 Gallagher Avenue was lighting a cigarette when his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Beverley Miller 145 Gallagher Avenue. Moderate damage to both cars. He charged with reckless operation.

Logan Logan City James A. Withem Depot Sts Colleen Thompson West St Jack Moorehead Derald Munday Gallagher Ave Beverley Miller

Modus Operandi Attends City Firm Opening

A city notice reports that the police department file on working methods lists a person named Modus Operandi. An invitation arrived at police headquarters inviting Mr. Modus Operandi to attend a local business firm opening.

Miami Operandi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linda Dixon Jeri Corrigan Anna Kreitz Sunshine Girls Chestnut St Max Valkinburg The Automobile Club of Southern Ohio Hide Mount ST. Mary Hospital Steve Kochis Glouster Route 3 Admissions Sheriff's Cruiser Peggy Shaffer Hocking County Welfare Department Claude Harsh Carpenter News Grange Fern Gillogly Harvey Bratton Ronald Lewis Guess Martha Louise Poling Richard Bruce Brenick Karolyn Ruth Riter Tracey Lenn Wintermute Carolyn Sue Thompson Messenger Valley Forge the Messenger Athens, Ohio
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