Nelsonville City Council debates water survey and meter changes
Nelsonville City Council discussed a water system survey ordinance and engineering services with fee revised to 1500. A $700 emergency fund transfer for flood damage was approved. The Recreation Commission budget and 10 paid staff were reviewed, with financing uncertainties noted. Parking meter changes to five cents for half hour and ten cents for hour were proposed pending legal testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation
John Brooks
Violet Hollenbaugh
Raymond Foughty
City Recreation Commission
Max Adkins
Nelsonville Athletic Association
Adkins
Recreation Commission
Hoffman
Gerald Bentley
Max Valkinburg
Council
Charles Shafer
Ward Phillips
Brooks
Carl Young
Phillips
Ostrex Tonic Tablets Promised to Restore Peppiness
An advertisement claims Ostrex Tonic Tablets can counteract debility and fatigue seen as aging. It urges people aged 40 to 60 to try the product for increased energy, noting an 8 day trial size and low cost, with claims of improved vitality for both sexes.
Christmas Seal Sale Results Are Reported
A total of 7932 has been raised to date through the Christmas Seal drive for tuberculosis, reported by Rev. J. Lloyd Evans, Athens County drive chairman. Contributions will be taken until March 31 and books closed on this season's campaign. During 1962, 7876 tuberculin tests were made, 8790 small X-rays taken at shelters and hospitals, 24 Athens County patients admitted to Southeastern Ohio TB Hospital, with clothing and rehabilitation costs provided. The county association, led by A. H. Rhoads, president, and others, thanks participants. the annual meeting is set for March 19 at Ohio University Baker Center with Dr. Thomas Shesky as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lloyd Evans
Athens County
County Association
Evans
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Southeastern Ohio
Nelsonville
A. H. Rhoads
L. G. Worstell
William Bartel
Eva Davis
Joseph Trepp
William Allen
Carroll Lines
Raymond Shepard
Athens
William Hoffman
Plummer Lax
Ohio University
Baker Center
Thomas Shesky
Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital
Police Dance Slated for Nelsonville Policeman’s Ball
Nelsonville holds its annual Policeman’s Ball at the Eagles Hall on Washington Street with dancing from 9 p.m. featuring Mary Jane McKinley and the Night Beats. The St Patrick Day themed event is sponsored by the police department to fund equipment and uniforming. Tickets available from officers or at the door.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles Hall
Washington St
Mary Jane McKinley
Night Beats
Burl Lanning Dies At 59
Burl Lanning 59 died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at his home on Glouster Route 3 New Pittsburg Hollow after years of failing health. A retired coal miner born in Hocking County he was the son of the late Marion and Ida Lanning. He is survived by two brothers Thomas Murray City and Zearnie Lancaster and two sisters Mrs Pleasant Sickles The Plains and Mrs Audrey Miller Phoenix Ariz. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson funeral home conducted by Rev. Charles Hook. Burial in New Straitsville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Burl Lanning
Glouster
New Pittsburg Hollow
Hocking County
Marion
Ida Lanning
Thomas
Murray City
Zearnie
Lancaster
Pleasant Sickles
the Plains
Audrey Miller
Phoenix
Ariz
Johnson Funeral Home
Charles Hook
New Straitsville Cemetery
Nelsonville Club Meetings Highlight Local Schedule
The Pandorian Club gathers at 8 15 p.m. Thursday at 587 Chestnut Street for a program from Ohio University Art Department led by Mrs. O W Davis. The Catholic Woman's Club of St Andrews Parish meets 7 30 p.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall. The York Athletic Boosters meet 7 30 p.m. Wednesday at the York School building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandorian Club
Betty Crawford
Chestnut St
Ohio University Art Department
O. W. Davis
Catholic Woman’s Club
St. Andrews Parish
York Athletic Boosters
York School
Eckels Child Rites Held and Local TV Channel 5 Plans
Graveside services for Julann Eckels, stillborn daughter of Robert and Evelyn Eckels, were held at Carbon Hill Cemetery with minister William Mechem officiating. Surviving are three brothers and grandparents. Ohio University TV station WOUB-TV will be available on Channel 5 to Nelsonville viewers, airing 7 to 9 p.m. five nights weekly, with some programs originating from the station. Some older sets may need fine tuning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Julann Eckels
Robert
Evelyn Eckels
Carbon Hill
William Mechem
Christian Church
Jim
Joe
Jay
Hubert Eckels
Ethel Levins
Columbus
Nelsonville—Ohio University
Woub-Tv
Nelsonville TV Cable Co
Realtors to supply home lists for highway displacement
Harold V. Burt of the Ohio Department of Highways told the Athens Hocking County Board of Realtors that Marion realtors will provide lists of available homes for families displaced by highway changes. Requests for aid have come from Hocking County and local board members will submit listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Highways
Harold V. Burt
Department
Division 10
Athens-Hocking County
Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Dismissals
Births reported for William Hale and Fred Byers couples in Glouster and Millfield and others including Clarissa Rutter Ath ens and George Stephenson Murray City. dismissals list Kim Rosser Buchtel, James McGlone Glouster, Orlando Howson Nelsonville and others. blood used five units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hale
Glouster
Fred Byers
Millfield
Clarissa Rutter
Athens
William Garrett McKibben
McArthur
Forney Pyle
Nelsonville
Robert Leckels
Terry Holbert
George Stephenson
Murray City
Joseph Sheskey
Buchter
John Allen
Buckingham
Beverly Morgan
McConnelsville
Flossie Bernard
Alma Barry
Chauncey
Nellie Carter
Kim Rosser
Buchtel
James McGlone
Orlando Howson
William Taylor
Fred Hooper
New
Induction Trip Set For Athens Draftees To Ft Hayes
Three Athens Countions and one transferee left by bus Tuesday for Columbus for pre induction exams at Ft Hayes. Leaders named include Danny J Lackey with Carl Ackley Elza Pullins and James E Johnson among others. Four others delayed by flood waters scheduled to depart Thursday. Inductees to receive Gideon Bibles include Robert W Norris Riley Tippie Larry Windle and James Wines.
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Athens
Columbus
Ft. Hayes
Danny J. Lackey
Jacksonville
Carl E. Ackley
Guysville
Elza J. Pullins
Coolville
James E. Johnson
Prestonburg
Charles W. Crow
Fla
Pear
Selective Service Headquarters
Army
Robert W. Norris
Riley J. Tippie
Larry N. Windle
Nelsonville
James R. Wines
Gideon Society
Ruth McBee
Karns Joyce Marriage Is Announced
Nelsonville announces the March 8 wedding of Karen Kay Karns to John Carlos Joyce at 6:30 p.m. in the bride’s grandmother’s home with Rev. John Minsker officiating. The couple will reside in a trailer at Skyline Court after a brief honeymoon.
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Nelsonville
Gerald Karns
Haydenville
Karen Kay
John Carlos Joyce
Victor Joyce
Henry Calentine
Jackson Street
John Minsker
Harold Goss
Logan
Dollar King, Inc
Tansky Motors
Skyline Court
Crown City Woman Dies
Crown City resident Mrs. Lutishie Cochran Bush aged 67 a practical nurse died Monday at her daughter's Crown City home. Native of Gallipolis she was daughter of the late Charles W. and Ann Brown Cochran. Survived by three sons all of Akron two daughters and two sisters and a brother. 18 grandchildren one great grandchild. Miller funeral home to announce arrangements.
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Gallipolis
Lutishie Cochran Bush
Crown City
Lottie Sheets
Charles W
Ann Brown Cochran
George Edward Bush
William R
Charles G
Kenneth C. Cochran
Akron
Alice Caldwell
Mercerville
Ethel Fillinger
Barberton
Jane Wingerburg
Cincinnati
Mary Jones
Columbus
Dewey Cochran
The
Miller Funeral Home
Drivers Cited After Crash Near Coolville
Sunday afternoon Route 50 crash east of Coolville led to citations for Wilbur Dean aged 64 from Chester for an improper left turn and Charles Engelman aged 18 from Grove City for passing at an intersection. Both must appear in Athens County Court on March 16. Bitten by dog Cecil King of 118 Mill Street said a small brown dog bit him on Mill Street Saturday and advised to see a physician.
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Coolville
State Highway Patrol
Wilbur Dean
Chester
Charles Engelman
Grove City
Athens County
Cecil King
Mill St
Russia Tour Slides Shown To Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club heard a Russia tour slide program at Sportsman Grill Monday. Ohio University students Hinden and Hoffman showed Moscow Lenin grad scenes with Hinden noting a year in Europe and two weeks in Russia. Sam Bateman of the Red Cross spoke on the Athens flood relief work and the planned rehabilitation. Kiwanis President Barron announced the bowling team’s March 16 district tournament in Toledo.
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Kiwanis Club
Russia
Sportsman Grill
Mike Hinden
Mike Hoffman
Ohio University
Moscow
Leningrad
Hinden
Europe
Sam Bateman
The
Red Cross
Athens
Bateman
Rotary Club
Roger Barron
Kiwanis
Toledo
Two Drivers Fined. Given Jail Terms
Two drivers pleaded guilty Tuesday to State Highway Patrol charges of driving while intoxicated. Charles Edward Nichols 48 Athens Route 2 was fined 125 dollars and costs sentenced to six days in jail with three suspended on four months probation and his driving rights revoked for 120 days. Arnim Severn Haddox 50 of 21 Pratt St was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Nichols
Athens
Arnim Severn Haddox
Pratt St
Family visits end as they report to new Air Force base
A family from Abilene Texas visits relatives in Nelsonville Ohio before leaving this week to report to Mr. Conner’s new station at Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Nebraska. Carol Ann joins them as they transition between homes and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Freddie Conner
Carol Ann
Abilene
Texas
Donald Conner
Woodrow Wilson
Conner
Offutt Air Force Base
Omaha
Nebr
Hooper Cited For Improper Starting After Crash
Carl Henry Hooper, 68, of 59 Columbia Ave, was cited by city police for improper starting after an accident on N. Congress St Saturday afternoon. The other driver was Frederick D. Leach, 39, of 91 S. May Ave.
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Carl Henry Hooper
Columbia Ave
N. Congress St
Frederick D. Leach
S. May Ave
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Wilbur Mender
Orland Gandee
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Dan Langley
Agra
Municipals Mutual Funds
D. H
Jonesy
Sams Cline Bldg
O. Ph
New York Stock Exchange
the Electric Co
Southern Ohio Electric
COMPA
Eckels
Tommy K Guess
William H. Guess
Walnut St
Southeastern Signal School
Ft. Gordon
Guess
Ft. Knox
Nelsonville High School
Valiant
Corvair
Falcon
Kinneer Motors
E. State ST
Karns-Joyce
Coallicgern
Otc
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