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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1964

Page

7

Nelsonville City Council Reviews Brooks Use of Sylvania Building

Nelsonville officials and Brooks Shoe Co. representatives met to discuss occupancy of the Veterans Industrial Memorial Building. Brooks described a month-to-month occupancy ending May 1964 with 30 days’ notice. mayor and council debated legality and terms while noting payroll and job impacts from warehousing and potential plant consolidation.

Nelsonville Ward Phillips George Schuyler Wm. Brooks Shoe Co John Brooks Veterans Industrial Memorial Building William Hoffman Board of Trade The Brook Iidis Phillips Brooks Sylvania Schuyler William Lavelle Godman Council Boston Logan Nelsonvile Myers St Hoffman

Mayor Hoffman Fines Three In City Court

In Nelsonville Mayor William Hoffman presided Monday night. Robert Lee Lehman pleaded guilty to reckless operation, fined 25 dollars and costs. James Edward Hogue pleaded innocent then found guilty, fined 10 dollars and costs. Cecil Fellem pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 20 dollars and costs, jailed for nonpayment. A 20 dollar bond for Albin Kenneth Novak on excessive speed was forfeited. Easter weekend guests included John Figgins and Little Hunt, and Mr and Mrs W Warren hosted extended visitors from Toledo and Sao Paulo Brazil.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Robert Lee Lehman Haydenville James Edward Hogue Trimble Cecil Fellem Jackson Sr Athens County Albin Kenneth Novak John Figgins Little Hunt Columbus W. W. Warren E. Franklin Sr James E. McEwen Amy Beth Ann Meta Toledo James H. Wilson Monica Chip Marietta McEwen Sao Paulo Brazil

Nelsonville Community Meetings Schedule This Week

The Parade of the Hills committee will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Jack's Grill Chestnut Street announced by chairman O B Carpenter. York Grange meets at 8 p m Thursday at the Grange Hall Oak Grove with a serving slate of listed couples. The York Nelsonville Republican Club meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Ethels Tea Room with Republicans invited to meet candidates. Kilimanjaro fact note follows.

Jack’s Grill Chestnut St O. B. Carpenter York Grange Grange Ethel’s

Logan to Seek Extension on West Logan Sewer Plan

Logan officials plan a Chicago trip to obtain extra time from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for the West Logan sewer project. George H. Eagle of the Ohio Health Department warns that sanitary sewers are essential and delays may trigger enforcement under the water pollution control act.

Logan Otto Shaw Jack Hammond Burgess and Naples Chicago Housing and Home Finance Agency West Logan George H. Eagle Ohio Health Department Hocking County Shaw Thomas VanCurren Walter North Eagle Health Department

Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes

Admitted Evelyn Boggess of Racine Earl Denny of Middleport and Virginia Pierce of Middleport Discharged Clytie Terrill Robert Miller and Florence Theiss all of Meigs Marriage license issued for Jack Eugene Morris 23 of Dexter and Janet May 20 of Middleport

Evelyn Boggess Racine Earl Denny Middleport Virginia Pierce Clytie Terrill Robert Miller Florence Theiss Meigs Jack Eugene Morris Dexter Janet May

Man Bound To Jury In Larceny Case

POMEROY Meigs County Judge Frank W. Porter bound James W. Hayman near Long Bottom to the grand jury on grand larceny charges after his innocent plea. bond set at 500 dollars. Irma Gilmore of Pomery fined 10 dollars and costs on intoxication charges. A World War II anecdote recalls President Roosevelt ordering temporary buildings designed to fail after seven years to avoid wartime Washington ugliness.

Pomeroy Meigs Frank W. Porter James W. Hayman Long Bottom Irma Gilmore Pomery Franklin Roosevelt Washington

Sorority Elects New President and Officers in Ohio Chapter

Sharlee Neuman was elected president of the Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Officers include Betty Horky as VP, Martha Eschleman as recording secretary, Anna Marie Morrison as corresponding secretary, Yvonne Scally as treasurer, Ina Meadows as assistant treasurer, Susie Grueser Parlimentarian, April Smith and Marilyn Wisecup on city council. Committee chairs named Dorothy Amberger and Barbara Riggs with posts in social service ways and means publicity program ritual.

Middleport Sharlee Neuman Ohio Beta Sigma Phi Betty Horky Martha Eschleman Anna Marie Morrison Yvonne Scally Ina Meadows Susie Grueser April Smith Marilyn Wisecup Dorothy Amberger Barbara Riggs Lila Mitch Barbara Betzing Mrs. Echleman Lucy Amsbury

Local Meetings in Meigs County Wednesday

Albert G. Woodard announces Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and A M will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. Middleport Amateur Gardeners meet at 8 p m Wednesday at Mrs Harold Lohse home. Grace Episcopal Church guild meets 7 30 p m Wednesday at the parish house with Mrs Everett Hayes hostess. Rutland Red Devils Booster Club meets 7 30 p m Wednesday in Rutland High School gymnasium.

Albert G. Woodard Pomeroy Lodge Masonic Temple Middleport Amateur Gardeners Harold Lohse Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Everett Hayes Rutland Red Devils Rutland High School

Duane Johnson Birthday Honors Party Observed

Mr and Mrs Jack Neff hosted a Saturday night party for Duane Johnsons 14th birthday. A decorated cake and ice cream were served and the group danced after presenting gifts to the honoree. Attendees included Kimberly Johnson Bill Swan Patty Slavin Rex Roush Mary Hindy Dennis Ault Connie Simmons Mike Garton Sandra Clatworthy Gary Rife Ann Wilson Harold Lighfoot Jackie Hawley Mark Annehill Josephine Toney Jeff Karr Glenna Luellen Mary Ann Klees and Joyce Riley.

Middleport Jack Neff Duane Johnson Kimberly Johnson Bill Swan Patty Slavin Rex Roush Mary Hindy Dennis Ault Connie Simmons Mike Garten Sandra Clatworthy Gary Rife Ann Wilson Harold Lighfoot Jackie Hawley Mark “Annehkill Josephine Toney Jeff Karr Glenna Luellen Mary Ann Klees Joyce Riley

Aid Sought for Family Hit By Fire

POMEROY An appeal has been issued for the Harley Jones family after their home and belongings were destroyed by fire Friday. The family needs linens towels blankets rugs chairs curtains a bed mattress dish cupboard kettles men's shoes sizes six and seven and a half trousers 42 30 waist 29 length shirts 14 and 17 women's shoes size eight dresses 14 or 16 slips size 36. Items may be left at Frank Clark's shop Mechanic St Pomeroy Hemlock Grove Grange Hall or at the Connant house north of Flora.

Pomeroy Harley Jones Frank Clark Mechanic St Hemlock Grove Connant House Flora

Engly Nion Verse Tradition in Wales as National Pastime

In Wales writers cherish engly nion a complex verse epigram form and maintain it as a nationwide literary pastime highlighting local culture and poetic craft.

Wales Englynion

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births Noted Across Area

Newborns announced from Mount St. Mary Hospital list daughters for families including Mr and Mrs Dennis Madsen Athens and Mr and Mrs Carl Williams Buchtel along with many others from Nelsonville Glouster New Lexington and surrounding towns. Blood used three units.

Dennis Madson Athens Carl Williams Buchtel Charles E. Fick Nelsonville David Conkey Sylvia Thomas Deanville William Buchman Glouster Harold Hayhurst Dorothy Graham New Marshfield John Waldeck Beverly Auflick Benjamin Sparham Joseph Bridgewater George Demchak Cynthia Blower Trimble Garnet Martin Corning Nettie McClain the Plains William Ratliff New Lexington

Farm Bureau district shows year growth in three counties

Paul Bower announced gains in Meigs Gallia and Athens counties within the Farm Bureau District. Ohio Farm Bureau Federation reports a state total of 51 900 members for the fourth straight year with district increases: Meigs 216 up from 207, Gallia 190 up from 183, and Athens 203 up from 201.

Pomeroy Athens Meigs Gallia Paul Bower Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

River of Grass term cited by Seminoles in Everglades

MEIGS GENERAL HOSPITAL NOTES MEIGS GENERAL Robert Harris Middleport Charles Baker Dexter Lizzie Hanning Middleport Ben Batey Robert Jones River of Grass The Seminoles call the Everglades the River of Grass.

Robert Harris Middleport Charles Baker Dexter Lizzie Hanning Ben Batey Robert Jones Grass the Everglades

Grueser Heads to Midland Mutual Conference

Walter Grueser of Riverview Drive will join ten top Midland Mutual Life Insurance field representatives at a San Francisco conference with president Chester O. Sullivan. Midland Mutual staffs more than 500 agents and general agents. Grueser is tied to Tice and Associates in Columbus. Mrs Grueser accompanies him.

Pomeroy Walter Grueser Riverview Dr Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co Columbus San Francisco Calif Grueser Midland Mutual Chester O. Sullivan

Two Mishaps Reported on E Main Street

Pomeroy police report two Sunday accidents: Boyd Roseberry of Anderson Indiana 21 rear ended Clyde Cunningham 27 Hartford causing light damage and Cunningham cited for driving without assured clear distance. James Edwards 19 Ashland Kentucky struck a guard railing after stopping at E Main Nye Ave traffic light and veered to avoid a side collision causing light vehicle damage.

Pomeroy Boyd Roseberry Anderson Ind E. Main St Clyde W. Cunningham Hartford Cunningham James Edwards Ashland Edwards E. Main-Nye Ave Main Nye

Race discrimination topic for Junior Leadership Club meeting

The Junior Leadership Club will discuss race discrimination at its Thursday 7:30 p.m. meeting at East End School. Officers and advisors need help, members should sign up as Jr fair superintendents, and plans include electing a girl and a boy to the 4 H council.

Logan East End Jr. Fair

Logan man on trial for second degree manslaughter

William S. Jasper, 19, an Ohio University student from Lancaster, faces a Logan Common Pleas Court trial for second degree manslaughter in the December Route 33 crash that killed Charles T. Tribe, 58, of Athens. A 12-person petit jury was seated after hours of selection. witnesses included Dr. Owen Yaw and Fay Tribe. The court adjourned at 3 30 p.m. and will resume Tuesday morning.

Logan William S. Jasper Lancaster Ohio University Common Pleas Court Jasper Charles T. Tribe Athens Charles W. Rutter Merle R. Conley Zanesville Ave Viola Courtney Carbon Hill Ruth Hinerman Union Furnace Claude Brandon Nelson Ville Owen Yaw Fay Tribe Ed Smith Paul Hartman

Two Minor Accidents Probed by Logan Police

Logan City police investigated two minor weekend accidents. Virginia Stimel 41 of 627 Church St was cited for driving left of center after her car struck Billy Wade 30 at a red light on West Front Street and Gallagher Avenue. Perry Householder 82 of 1196 Fourth Street and Hugh Miller Jr 35 of Logan Route 1 collided when Householder failed to yield while pulling from a curb on West Hunter and High Street. Householder cited for failing to yield.

Logan Virginia Dave Stimel Church St W. Front St Gallagher Ave Stimel Front St Billy E. Wade E. Hunter St Wade Perry O. Householder Fourth St Hugh F. Miller, Jr Logan Route 1 Householder West Hunter High St Miller

Nelsonville Names Temporary Fireman Appointee

John L. Cullison of Nelsonville Route 2 earned a temporary city fireman post after placing high on a civil service exam. Mayor William Hoffmann announced the four month probation and noted Cullison, a U. S. Army veteran, will begin April 1 on the third shift alongside finalists Jack Eldon Thompson and Clarence D. Daniel.

Nelsonville John L. Cullison William Hoffman Cullison U. S. Army Jack Eldon Thompson Clarence D. Daniel

William Glover dies. survivors listed in obituary

Among survivors of William Glover 85 former Buchtel resident who died at a Dayton hospital March 25 is his wife Clara Glover Dayton whose name was omitted from list of surviving relatives and a daughter Mrs Garnet Hartnell Elk Hart Indiana.

Nelsonville William Glover Buchtel Dayton Clara Glover Garnet Hartnell Elkhart Ind

Two Treated At Hospital

Two emergency cases were treated and released at Hocking Valley Hospital Saturday. Russell Forsythe, 17, of 632 E. Main St, was treated after a fall from a cliff about 30 feet, with back bruises. Three-year-old Timmy Sinnott, son of Don Sinnott, 327 Gallagher Ave, was treated for a lacera­tion over his left eye after slipping against an end table.

Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Russell Forsythe E. Main St Timmy Sinnott Don Sinnott Gallagher Ave

X Ray Unit Visit Set For Logan Schedule

During a recent TB chest X ray mobile unit visit 2350 people received chest X rays and 1340 were given diabetes tests. The mobile unit will return to Logan Wednesday through Friday with Carborundum on Wednesday and the remaining days in front of the courthouse.

Logan

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Hospital notes list admissions for Sherry Hicks Elayne Hicks Logan and Stanley Wut from New Straitsville. Dismissals include Mrs Campbell Haydenville Mrs Anderson Logan Gus Kallas Logan and Mrs Bertha Danison Logan. New births noted for Jerry Unger and Earl Caldwell families. Employment details for Larry Fremont Richard Goodyear and Karen Wilkis. Duncan Lambdin Bremen Anchor Hocking employee and Juanita Sawders Logan Route 1 babysitting.

Sherry Elayne Hicks Logan Stanley Wadie Wut New Straitsville Roger Campbell Haydenville Thomas Anderson Gus Kallas Bertha Danison Larry Fremont Richard Goodyear Karen Marie Wilkis Duncan Lambdin Bremen Hocking Juanita Sawders

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brooks Review Sylvania By Wilbur Mender Mt. Kilimanjaro Doctor of Motors Your N.A.P.A. Jobber Meigs Memorial Hospital Sorority Meigs County Anchorage Mount ST. Mary Hospital Ada MacCombs James Pickett the Frlains Margaret Abram Frank Collins Bernice Gallagher Clarence L. Campbell Versie M. Imboden Betty Cain Lloyd Stump Meigs General Hospital Tice and Associates Barre W. Main St Logan, Ohio Jerry Unger Laurelville Earl Caldwell McArthur Koret California
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