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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1972
Page
4
In Hocking County Court Judge James Stilwell jailed two men and fined seven others for traffic violations while 19 bonds were forfeited. Jail terms were for driving under the influence, with $150 fines and 30 day license restrictions for Rex L. Wolcett and Alonzo Lee Pritchard.
Notice to patients of John P Greenlees M D at 104 High Street Glouster Ohio that the offices will be open Friday April 28 and May 5 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday April 22 29 and May 6 9 AM to 12 noon for payment of accounts You may also notify the person in charge of the identity of the doctor to whom your medical records may be transferred
Nelsonville launches city wide cleanup with Street Department and sanitation crews clearing East end streets. Planned routes cover West area from Watkins Street to the Public Square and North end, then West of the Public Square. Acceptable trash must be in boxes or bags and not exceed 50 pounds.
Admitted Mrs. John Schein and Mrs. Guy Dusenberry both of Logan Arthur Mohler New Straitsville. Dismissed James Hartley Randall L. Collins Edwin Kitchen Mrs. Oliver Jones and son Mrs. Raymond Helber Miss Alicia Cronin Miss Jodi Bonecutter Mrs. Joe Sinnott and Mrs. Brent Runge.
Local hospital notes list multiple births and named individuals across several towns. Entries include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yocum of Trimble and other births and names tied to New Straitsville Nelsonville Glouster McArthur and Gore among families and guardians.
Nelsonville native Lewis W. Vaughn, Belpre public schools band instructor, received a Civitan Club honor for outstanding citizenship. Judge Raymond Craig presented a Civitan plaque at a four-club gathering marking Civitan International’s 52nd anniversary. Vaughn leads many youth bands and has produced high musicianship with the Golden Eagles Band at Marietta and other district and state solo and ensemble successes.
The 90 member Logan Junior High School band directed by Al Horsky earned three straight superior ratings at the district band contest held at North High School in Columbus. The program included Spartans of Tomorrow, German Masters Suite, and Songs of Wales, with judges commending the band's preparation and leadership. Chaperones and drivers accompanied by the Goodyear Tire loaned instrument truck from Logan.
In Nelsonville mayor's court Saturday morning, James W. Handa of Haydenville pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 200 dollars plus costs and given three days in jail. Charles A. Priestap of Louisville saw failure to obey a traffic signal dismissed. David Leroy Covert of 808 Jackson St pled guilty to reckless operation and improper passing, with 15 dollar fines on both counts and the improper passing fine suspended. Sean Ann Williams of Buchtel pleaded guilty to improper backing and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Byron L. Rosser of 62 Grover St waived a hearing and paid 12 dollars in fines and costs.
In a Logan mayor court session on Saturday six bonds were forfeited and four cases heard. Jeffrey T. Angle pleaded no contest to running a stop sign and was fined 15 dollars plus costs with the fine suspended. William A. Goss was found guilty of passing left of center and fined 15 dollars plus costs. William E. Lousey was found guilty of running a red light after pleading no contest and fined 10 dollars. Bunn K. Nutter pled guilty to failing to yield to a pedestrian and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Bonds forfeited included Ronald L. Beavers 30 dollars for unsafe vehicle Ned R. Enoch 30 dollars for following distance and Willie D. VanHoose 30 dollars for no valid license. Other forfeitures were Wayne C. Griffith 30 dollars for excessive speed Edward A. Hoover 25 dollars for reckless operation and Jeffrey T. Snider 250 dollars for driving while intoxicated.
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