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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1965

Page

5

Isolated Cabin Listings Planned by Sheriff in Hocking County

Sheriff Paul Hartman urges cabin owners to report locations and access routes as spring vacation season brings more vacation homes in isolated hills. Only six of 450 cabins have provided locations, affecting patrols and potential safety responses. He cites a drowning incident near a vacation hideaway five miles from Logan to stress the need for quick access. A maintained file of cabin sites and routes will aid the sheriff’s office during emergencies.

Logan Hocking County Paul Hartman Hartman Sheriff's Office

Two Drivers Found Guilty in Reckless Operation Cases

Ronald Eugene Swaim of Haydenville was found guilty of reckless operation and fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading not guilty at arraignment. He also pleaded guilty to a traffic light violation, receiving 10 dollars plus costs. Richard D. Nelson of 886 Warner Ave was found guilty of reckless operation and fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading innocent.

Logan Ronald Eugene Swaim Haydenville Jack Moorehead Richard D. Nelson Warner Ave

Television Repair Case Tubes Stolen in Nelsonville

Police investigated a weekend theft from Eu gene Fultz’s station wagon at 806 Chestnut St. He reported a blue television tube repair cabinet lined with mirrors, about 600 television tubes, assorted electrician tools, and a total value of 1000 dollars. The wagon was parked behind his home while the family visited.

Nelsonville Eugene Fultz Chestnut St Fultz

Truck Driver Escapes Injury After Rollover Crash

State Patrol said Nolan Earl McNichols 25 Circleville escaped injury when his truck rolled over an embankment on Goose Run Road County Road 249 south of Route 56 at 4 15 p m Monday. The left front wheel came off the vehicle and it left the road.

Logan Goose Run Rd County Rd State Highway Patrol Nolan Earl McNichols Circleville

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Brief Admits And Births

Lane Graves and Larry Woods families announce births, with multiple Nelsonville residents listed. Admits include Julius Vegso of Jacksonville and several Nelsonville residents. Blood usage recorded as four units.

Classes To End Early For Teachers Meeting

York Local School District teachers hold a meeting at York School at 1 30 p m Friday. High school classes dismiss at 12 15 p m and elementary grades at 1 15 p m due to the meeting announced by executive head Jack Hillyer.

Nelsonville York York School Jack Hillyer

Anniversary Dinner Set By Pythians

Nelsonville announces an anniversary dinner for Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias members to be held Wednesday night in the Pythian dining room. Dinner at 6 30 p.m. is for Valley Lodge 169 members and wives and Valley Temple Pythian Sisters and husbands. The date was previously listed as Thursday by error.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters The Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Pythian Valley Lodge 169 Valley Temple Pythian Sisters

Births Reported at Hocking Valley Hospital

In Gibisonville Cecil Mills and wife welcome a son. Logan couples Carl Nelson and wife have a son. Kenneth L Wright and wife greet a daughter in McArthur Route 1. Wilbur Wallace and wife announce a daughter in Lancaster. Other names listed include Miss Alice Faine, Floyd Walter, Earl Bell, Larry D Crothers, Lottie Engle, Margar Ita Kellerman, Mrs Hugh Dauben mire, Freddie Lee, Mrs Wilbur Wallace and daughter, and Mrs Darrell Thress with daughter.

Cecil Mills Gibisonville Carl Nelson Logan Kenneth L. Wright McArthur Wilbur Wallace Lancaster Earl Bell Larry D. Crothers Columbus Lottie Engle Marguerita Kellerman Hugh Daubenmire Freddie Lee Darrell Thress

Health Clinic Gives Shots on Saturday

Immunization clinics at the Hocking County Health Department offices in the courthouse run each Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. for preschool children starting at three months old. Parents are urged to bring their children. on March 20 Mrs. Lorena Larimer reported two smallpox vaccinations three triples one double and two tuberculosis tests administered.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Union Furnace Bands Earn Superior in District Music

Logan High and Union Furnace High bands earned superior ratings at the district music contest held at Upper Arlington. Logan High's 90 piece concert band directed by Al Horsky and Dick Buntz achieved top classification, while Union Furnace High under Phyllis Baker also received a superior rating.

LOGAN Hocking County Logan High al Horsky Dick Buntz Union Furnace High Phyllis Baker

Episcopal Confirmation at Church of the Epiphany Nelsonville

Bishop Roger Blanchard will preside at 6 p.m. confirmation services at the Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville. The bishop met the church executive committee at Fred's Steak House for a luncheon. The Rev. Raymond Sturm serves the parish.

Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany Roger Blanchard Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio Fred’s Steak House Raymond Sturm

Blosser's Restaurant Closed For Repair And Redecorating

Blosser's Restaurant at the corner of Main and Market Streets will close from March 30 to April 5 for a new floor to be laid and redecorating. A new Market Street side entrance will be added as part of the revamping.

Parade Of The Hills Meeting Planned In Nelsonville

A general meeting of The Parade of the Hills Committee is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at the offices of Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Mrs Mary Davis secretary invites anyone interested in promoting the Parade of the Hills Festival to attend

Nelsonville Columbus _ Southern Ohio Electric 0 Mary Davis

Nelsonville Sailor Participates in Jungle Drum II Exercise

Fire Control Technician 2C William H. Nelson Jr., son of Mr and Mrs William H Nelson Sr of Nelsonville Route 2, serves aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra in Thailand. The ship takes part in Jungle Drum II, a joint US Thailand amphibious assault exercise to train Thai and American forces in combined operations.

Nelsonville William H. Nelson Jr William H. Nelson Sr Canberra Thailand United States Thailand America

PFC Proctor Trains In German Exercise

PFC Proctor trains with the Armored Division in a German exercise near Grafenwehr Germany. The 24 year old soldier joined the Army in August 1963 after attending Fort Knox Kentucky training and was stationed overseas in January.

Armored Division Grafenwehr Germany Army Newecopisbed School Fort Knox

895 Claims Filed For March Compensation

Unemployment compensation claims in Athens and Hocking County for the week ending March 13 were 895, the Ohio State Employment Service has reported. The total matched the prior week. John Everett Pickell 31 of Laurelville Route 2 to Margaret Susan Hunter 22 of Laurelville. Samuel Ross McDonald 20 of Barberton to Joyce Louise Withem 16 of Glouster Route 3.

Logan Athens Hocking County Ohio State Employment Service John Everett Pickell Laurelville Margaret Susan Hunter Lauelville Samuel Ross McDonald Barberton Joyce Louise Withem Glouster

Icy Highway Sparks Two Car Collision on Route 328

Sheriff Paul E. Hartman reports icy State Route 328 at Union Furnace caused a two car crash. Willard Dutcher, 44, of New Plymouth Route 4, driving a 1964 sedan, failed to yield and slid into Helen Juanita Iles's vehicle as she approached from the south after leaving Thompson Store parking area. Investigation continues.

Logan Union Furnace Paul E. Hartman Willard Dutcher New Plymouth Thompson Store Helen Juanita Iles West Hunter St Dutcher Iles

Thompson Sentenced for DWI Case in Logan

A. Mayor Jack Moorehead fined Carlos F. Thompson 24 from The Plains one hundred fifty dollars and court costs and gave a three day jail term for driving while intoxicated after a minor accident. Clarence A. Jack of Nelsonville was admitted to University Hospital Columbus for observation. Ruth Blair of Pinegrove Drive had surgery at Mount St. Mary Hospital and is in satisfactory condition in room 314.

Logan Jack Moorehead Carlos F. Thompson the Plains Clarence A Abe) Jack Nelsonville University Hospital, Columbus Ruth Blair Pinegrove Dr Mount St. Mary Hospital

Probate court wills filed in Hocking County and local moves

Logan Probate Court records list wills filed for Lee Husch, Enter prise, Alfred F. Risch, Rock bridge. Mr. and Mrs. David White return to Broad St after five weeks in the south visiting relatives in Jackson Mississippi Fern Park Florida Daytona Beach St Petersburg and McAllen Texas with several families. The Whites also took a sightseeing trip into old Mexico. Ronnie Myers and daughter Tamara moved from Columbus to New St. the Myers are former residents of Trimble.

LOGAN Hocking County Lee Husch Enterprise Alfred F. Risch Rockbridge David White Broad St Eckson Miss Julia Spaulding McAllen Texas Ronnie Myers Tamara Columbus New St Myers Trimble

Emblem Club Hears Talk On Benefits

Logan Emblem Club welcomes Mrs Thomas Henry supreme district deputy with three new members. She speaks on Compensation in Club Work followed by a dance and refreshments. Accompanied by Mrs Henry are Mrs Thomas Wingett, Mrs Denzel Robinson and Thomas Henry.

Logan Thomas Henry Supreme District Emblem Clubs Logan Emblem Club Henry Lois Geiger Thomas Wingett Denzel Robinson

Fines Levied On Drivers By Hocking County Judge

Three drivers faced speeding charges with fines set by Judge Vaughn Collins. Harold Frazier, 22, of Straitsville Route 1, paid 40 dollars plus costs for speeding. Elmer Howysbel, 107 Logan Route 4, paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Lesterae McIntosh, 18, of Logan Route 2, given a minor charge for failing to stop. Enos Perkins, 64, of Gasaway West Virginia, and Claude Burns, 48, of Gan Route 2, forfeited 15 dollar and 20 dollar bonds respectively for driving left of center and related offenses. Donald L. McIntosh, 41, Columbus, forfeited a 20 dollar bond for speeding.

An Hee Ae Straitsville Elmer L. Howysbel Logan Lester E. Ae Enols L. Perkins Gassaway W. Va Claude T. Burns Gan Donald L. McIntosh Columbus

Logan High crowns Basketball Queen at ceremony

Cindy Horwell of Logan is crowned Basketball Queen at Logan High School in the school auditorium. The event, hosted by the Hi-Y Club, features a bouquet presentation by Russell Forsythe and includes members of the Queen’s Court, dancing to Jerry McAfee and his Ad Libs with the quartet offering vocal selections.

Logan Cindy Horwell James Eleanor Horwell South Culver St Logan High School Ussell Forsythe Hi-Y Club Hi-Y Queen’s Court Jerry McAfee Ad Libs

Local Visits Highlight Columbus and Nearby Regions

Mr and Mrs Clyde Bird and Julie of Columbus visited Mrs Bird's parents Mr and Mrs John Six. Also present were Mrs John Six Freddie and Sheryl of Xenia. Mr and Mrs John Hays were Logan shoppers. Ermal Webb of Helena vacationed with local relatives. Mort Hinvick and James McKibben visited Lancaster. Mrs Adam Tour of Old Corner, formerly of Zaleski, is ill at daughter Mrs Elmer Pierce’s home Route 56 near New Marshfield.

Zaleski Clyde Bird Julie Columbus Elmer Pierce New Marshfield

Firefighters Respond to Baker Residence Kitchen Scene

Two fire apparatus units were sent to the David Baker residence kitchen with four firemen aiding. A driver incurred a $5 fine plus costs in Mayor Legar's court for driving without a assured clear distance.

Pomeroy Walter Hayes Middleport Charles Legar

Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Moves to City Hall

Regular meetings of the Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club will be held in the city council chambers starting March 30. Club secretary Mrs Dora Calentine said Mayor William Hoffman gave permission for the group to meet in the city building for general meetings.

Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Dora Calentine William Hoffman

City repairs potholes on blacktop streets

Logan Service s Safety Director Ed Rutgers said street crews patched cracks and potholes on several city blacktop streets as weather conditions allowed Monday for repair work.

Logan — Services Safety Ed Rutgers City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lane Graves Larry Woods Carbondale Julius Vegso Jacksonville Martha Atkinson Ordis Wolf Aurietta Ray Dana Windon Darrell Figgins Jr Malcolm Ross Corning Charles Huddy Phyllis Vickery Josephine Greene Leroy Knight Homer Farrell Pythians Hocking Valley Hospital Alice Faine New Straitsville Floyd Walter Watkins and Chestnut Sts Ralph White Harold Bailey Canal St Chestnut Health Clinic Upper Arlington Episcopal Blosser American Modern Nelson PFC Proctor Thompson Athens Pharmacy Emblem Club Logan Youth Wellston Hucking County Logan Lions Logan Lions Club George Charles Jim Braglin Nick Maniskas Barre W. Main St Sears Olds LOCAL Oumar
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