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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1974

Page

8

Nelsonville approves cruiser and dump truck bids

Nelsonville Board of Control accepted bids for a police cruiser and a dump truck. Gibson Motor City Athens won the International dump truck bid at 8640, while Charley Moore Ford Athens offered 8434 but delivery would take at least six months. Immediate delivery for the International and a 600 trade allowance for an old truck were noted.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Control Safety Service Harry West Gibson Motor City Athens Charley Moore

City cruiser auction records and new admissions noted

Admission list includes Phillip Ennis of Columbus and several children with addresses in Nelsonville and Athens. Robert Sales transferred to University Hospital. Gerald Mitchell and others listed. A lone bidder Charley Moore Ford of Athens offered 3 605 dollars for a cruiser with a 351 engine, with 200 dollar trade-in allowance, and an alternate bid of 3 963 dollars for a 460 engine cruiser. The city recently bought a water department pick-up truck.

Robert Sales University Hospital, Columbus Judy Davis Flossie Slay Gerald Mitchell Ellsworth Neel Mary Champlin Gertrude Temblin Hichelie Lee Neff Lester Smith, Jr Richard Phillips Daniel Goodwin Charley Moore Ford Athens Water Department

HERO Club Attends FHA HERO State Convention

The HERO Club from Tri County Joint Vocational School attended the FHA HERO state convention in Columbus. Peggy Tinkham was elected vice president. Cindy Moore received a merit award certificate, Liz Drumbacky earned a guest room first place bracelet, Carla Rutter and Linda Robinette accepted the HERO emblem.

Nelsonville Tri-County Joint Vocational School Columbus Peggy Tinkham Veterans Memorial Cindy Moore Liz Drumbacky Carla Rutter Linda Robinette Kathy Ebby Debbie Conner Roberta Bumgardner Debbie Six Susie Bennett Tina Stalter Julie Johnson Martha Bolyard Linda McIntosh Charlotte Dunfee Penny Reighart Tillie McCarty Cheryl Corbett

Cars Collide On Curve Near Maysville Road

The Hocking County Sheriff investigated a two vehicle crash on Price Road near Maysville Road Tuesday at 3 30 p m. Jerry L Vernon 20 New Straitsville Route 1 was cited for driving left of center after his car struck a vehicle driven by Yvonne K Jones 30 Gore Route 1. Jones reported a bump on the head.

Logan Hocking County

Dinner and games party planned by hotel management students

Nelsonville students in the Hotel and Motel Management Classes at Tri-County District Joint Vocational High School sponsor a dinner and games party on May 16 at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge. Dinner runs 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A games party follows.

Nelsonville Tri-County Joint Vocational High School Hocking Valley Motor Lodge

Antioch Alliance Church Plans First Anniversary Building Program

LOGAN The Antioch Alliance Church marks its first anniversary and outlines a building program. After worship this Sunday the congregation will gather at Rachelmacher Park for a carry-in meal. About 18 acres on Antioch Road near Enterprise are secured with five acres reserved for church facilities. The site includes 15 home lots, major property improvements, and plans for an all electric community with underground utilities. A parking area and driveway serve tent services, blueprints show a T shaped church unit, and the first wing should start by early summer.

Logan Antioch Alliance Church of Rachelmacher Park Antioch Road Enterprise

Fire Chief Thomas Steenrod to lead 1974 Parade of the Hills

Nelsonville names Fire Chief Thomas Steenrod general chairman for the 1974 Parade of the Hills Festival replacing ill health sidelined Bob O Nail. O Nail and Myrven Davis led last year’s 24th annual event with Mike Crihfield as co chairman. Bobby Harris heads the permanent parade committee planning the 1974 Coronation and Little Queens parades.

Nelsonville Thomas Steenrod Bob O'Nail O'Nail Myrven Davis Steenrod Mike Crihfield Bobby Harris

PTA Conference Set for Saturday at Middleport Junior High

The Seventh Annual District 16 Spring Conference of the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers will convene Saturday at Middleport Junior High School with the Meigs County Council of PTA as host. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the program runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A luncheon is planned at noon with Mrs. Sherman Dye and Mrs. Emalyne Reed as honored guests. Workshops on PTA topics feature seven county participants. cultural arts exhibits and contests are also scheduled.

Middleport Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Meigs County Council of Pta Sherman Dye Ohio Pta Emalyne Reed

Hospital Admits Fines and Local Notices in Nelsonville Area

Public records show Hocking Valley Community Hospital cases levying ten dollar fines for failure to yield distance ahead and disturbing the peace plus a nine dollar cost in all cases. Names listed include Gilbert Pancake Carol Hartman Oral Pickett Lester McGrath and others from Nelsonville Logan and Sylvania areas. A garage sale is announced by the Catholic Woman's Club at St Patrick's Parish Hall from 9 to 3 with proceeds to church. Meigs County SECEMS reports 45 squad runs in April and Meigs High School cheerleaders plan a car wash at Welker's Service in Pomeroy from 9 to 6.

Gilbert Pancake Nelsonville Carol E. Hartman Sylvania Avenue Oral Pickett Lester McGrath Buchtel Catholic Woman's Club St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Pomeroy Meigs High School Welker’s

Knapp Graduates From Franklin University in Columbus

Herschel J. Knapp son of Mr and Mrs Lester Knapp Sabina former Middleport residents earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration at Franklin University Columbus Graduation was held April 14 at Veteran Memorial Hall Knapp is married to Nancy Jandes two daughters and a family dinner followed at the Ramada Inn in Columbus Attending the dinner were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Douglas of Syracuse Logan M Dicker 20 of 359 E Hunter St was fined in Hocking County Court for driving left of center the $10 fine suspended Hyperion Club to hold luncheon Saturday 1 p.m. at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge NELSONVILLE

Middleport Herschel J Sonny) Knapp Lester Knapp Sabina Franklin University Columbus Knapp Middleport High School Lockbourne Air Force Base 160Th Air Refueling Group Ohio Air National Guard Veteran Memorial Hall Nancy Jandes Nancy Ramada Inn Lawrence Douglas Syracuse LOGAN Michael S. Dickerson E. Hunter St Hocking County

Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Changes Sunday Service Time

The Sunday evening service at the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church will start at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. Sunday School remains at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Other rites stay unchanged.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Wesleyan

Lakin Hospital Holds 27th Open House Sunday

Lakin Hospital presents an open house with tours music and refreshments as part of its 27th observance. Mrs Nancy Hamm is general chairman and Sam L Nichols Jr superintendent with committee chairs named for registration tours grounds parking decorations concessions recreation programs printing and more.

Lakin Lakin Hospital Nancy Hamm Sam L. Nichols Jr Bernadine Mallette Sharon Rogers Helen Culmer Charles Stanley Aisden Miller Bob Howes Ira Patterson Cynthia Pearson Brenda Amos Wanda Glover

Hocking Valley Job Claims Rise With Openings Noted

Unemployment claims in the Hocking Valley rose by 55 to reach 820 new claims as of April 27, with Logan reporting 21 initial and 390 continued claims and Athens 33 initial and 376 continued. Job openings listed include several skilled trades and service positions plus a ten week key punch course at Nelsonville’s Hocking Technical College starting June 17.

LOGAN Hocking Athens Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Nelsonville Harold Zimmerman OBES Zimmerman

Glouster Alumnus David Phillips Graduates at Franklin University

Glouster native David Phillips earned an Industrial Management degree at Franklin University during the 51st annual commencement in Columbus. The Veterans Memorial auditorium ceremony graduated 600 students, followed by a reception with family and friends. Phillips, son of Ida Mae Stoneburner, formerly of Glouster, resides in Columbus with wife Judy Murphy and their three sons, Gary Larry and Todd.

Glouster Franklin University Columbus David Phillips Veterans Memorial Auditorium Phillips Ida Mae Stoneburner Glouster High School Stoneburner Frank Jewell

Rio Grande Concert Friday By Livingston Taylor and B. W. Stevenson

Livingston Taylor and B. W. Stevenson perform at Lyne Center on the Rio Grande College campus at 7 30 p.m. Friday as part of May Day 74 events. Tickets are four dollars at the door, doors open at 6 30 p.m. Students attend free.

Rio Grande Livingston Taylor B. W. Stevenson Lyne Center Rio Grande College

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Mount St. Mary Hospital Phillip Ennis Richelle Neff John William Corwin Carbon Hill Ruth Pierce Chauncey Pauline Barnhart Thomas Martin Diana Martin Rhonda Cline Robert Wend Lester Pittman Mildred Anders Shirley A. Ice Jacksonville Hoodlett Hero Club Kolortron Koret California Brown Dechouis Antioch Alliance Church Dana Juniper Harriette Juniper W. Franklin Sr Nelsonville-York Senior High School PTA Mayor's Court Rick Phillips Hocking Valley Community Hospital Kathryn Cherry William Thompson Sylvia Nelson John Harden Doris Miller William Sower Lisa Twiggs Ross Downing William Forrest Keck Mary Moffett Nelson Harden Donald Miller Mark E. VanVille Meigs County Secems Herschel Knapp University Hyperion Club Nelsonville Secems Rockbridge University Hospital David Neiman The Peoples Bank Mount St. Mary Wellston Pam Heading Adelaide Hot Box Nathan Detroit Wards Drug Store Sandra Nodruff Mitchell Baker Bowman’s Bowman’s Department Chauncey, Ohio Hocking Valley Morella Tradit Foster Catalina Sandes
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