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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1964

Page

5

Goodyear Plant Opens To Public In Logan Wednesday

Goodyear's Logan plant will welcome visitors from 11 a m to 6 p m Wednesday to view automotive padded product production plus displays refreshments and balloons for children. Logan Mayor Jack Moorehead Goodyear Logan Manager Nathan H Hurt and Board Chairman Russell De Young lead the opening ceremonies with executives Sam Dupree R V Thomas C C Gibson W H Rudder B H Robertson A E Firestone M W Laibe. The Logan High School band performs at 3 30 p m followed by remarks from Dupree Barton Hall and Rev Robert W McQuilken offers the invocation. A Goodyear banquet at Logan Country Club caps the program with De Young as principal speaker.

LOGAN Goodyear Jack Moorehead Goodyear Logan Nathan H. Hurt Russell de Young Sam Dupree R. V. Thomas C. C. Gibson W. H. Rudder B. H. Robertson A. E. Firestone M. W. Laibe Logan High School Dupree Barton Hall Logan Clay Products Co Ohio Chamber of Commerce Robert W. McQuilken Logan Country Club de Young

Two Thefts Reported At Gas Station in Nelsonville

Two break ins were reported to the Hocking County Sheriff over the weekend. Sheriff Paul Hartman said one incident occurred Saturday at the Glenn McDaniels service station at the junction of routes 56 and 278 in Nelsonville.

Grand Jury To Wind Up Work Today

Grand Jury in Mason County expected to finish findings and report to the court Tuesday. Judge James Thompson set May 25 to reconvene to answer complaints about the May 12 primary election. Jurors named include Harold Wogan Luther Price Sidney Bauer Dewey Stone Rev John Icenhower Martin T Roush Harley Hartley Dorothy Faires Mark Burton Lillian Grimm and six more selected by special commissioners. A separate note reports missing inventory at a station and a theft under investigation after a break in through a south side window.

Point Pleasant Mason County Grand Jury James Thompson Harold Wogan Luther Price Sidney Bauer Dewey Stone John Icenhower Martin T. Roush Harley Hartley Dorothy Faires Mark Burton Lillian Grimm

Round Pairing Instruction At Westminster House

Logan Saturday evening the young adult group met at the Westminster house with Justin Beeson giving round dancing instructions. A steering committee named Ken Collison Carla Conkey Esther Hedges Bill Woodgeard Bill Melvin and Ruth Weaver was formed for the group. The next session on May 16 at the National Guard Armory will feature the Cherry Ridge Runners square dance band.

Births at Mount St. Mary Hospital Reported

The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list numerous births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Michael Dexter Logan and a son to Mr and Mrs Carl E Fouts Gloucester Route 1 along with multiple newborns associated with families in Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Athens and Haydenville areas. The report names spouses and residences across several routes and towns indicating a busy period of births.

Michael Dexter Logan Carl E. Fouts Glouster John Bolin Athens Lucy Blair Carbon Hill Florence Judson Nelsonville Joanna Fulton Margaret Carter Chester Steele New Plymouth Larry Cullum Wesley Grinstead Buchtel Arnold Manning Edward E. Amos Haydenville Arnold Clark

Turner Family Hosts Double Birthday Party

In Glouster May 1 Mr and Mrs Delbert Turner held a double birthday party for their children Tommy aged three and Beverly aged two. Guests included Terrie Perkins Debbie Bosley Teresa Norris Carla Jean Oakley Evelyn Perkins Risley Norris Lois Tippie with refreshments served by Mildred Glancy Wilma Oakley and Delbert Turner. Gifts were sent by Paul Hixon and Billy Blower.

Nelsonville Delbert Turner Glouster Tommy Beverly Mildred Glancy Wilma Oakley Terrie Perkins Debbie Bosley Teresa Norris Carla Jean Oakley Evelyn Perkins Risley Norris Lois Tippie Paul Hixon Billy Blower

Hocking Valley Hospital Admissions List

Hocking Valley admissions include Clarence M. Kornmiller Logan and Mrs Harry Bratton Logan with others Mrs John Coakley and daughter Logan Mrs Carl Worthman Logan Mrs Danny Lee Kline Union Furnace and Miss Louisa M Holloway Logan Route 3.

Clarence M. Kornmiller Logan Harry Bratton John Coakley Carl Worthman Danny Lee Kline Union Furnace Louisa M. Holloway

Logan Man Cited For Running Red Light

Logan L. Saunders, 21, of Second Street, was cited by city police Sunday at 2 55 p m for running a red light at Hunter and Spring streets. He is required to appear before Mayor Jack Moorehead Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Logan Terry L. Saunders Second St Hunter and Spring Sts Jack Moorehead

Mushrooms Found Near Logan and Fire Damages Truck in Nelsonville

Over the past two weeks mushroom gatherings near Hocking produced about 660 specimens weighing 15 pounds on Bald Head Hill near Logan found by James Kepler of Oroville and William Balin of Logan. A Nelsonville truck brake fire on Robbins Rd caused minor damage to Owen White's vehicle.

Logan Hocking James Kepler Oroville William Balin Bald Head Nelsonville Robbins Rd Owen White

Tonight Theme Sets Logan High Prom Night

Logan High School held its junior senior prom in the auditorium with the 1964 class colors powder blue and white. The evening featured performances by student speakers and a Jerry Kay orchestra from Columbus, followed by a post prom at the Izaac Walton League Clubhouse with pastel decorations and chaperoned by parents.

Logan Logan High School David Miller Dick Stevens Phere Jerry Kay Columbus Izaac Walton ‘League Lake Logan Deccas

Mrs Steenrod Honored For Service At Hospital

Mrs Mary Steenrod of Walnut Street received special recognition during Hospital Day ceremonies at the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital. The past president of the American Legion Post 229 auxiliary and former District Eight officer was cited for her extensive volunteer hours aiding war veterans.

Nelsonville Mary Steenrod Walnut St American Legion Post the Legion Auxiliary Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital

John Roscoe Honored At Fort St Party

Mrs. W. L. Cooley hosted a birthday party on April 26 honoring her brother John Roscoe. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Thimmel Mr. and Mrs. Park Byers Lancaster Mr. and Mrs. Don Cloud and Mr. and Mrs. John Roscoe Columbus.

Nelsonville W. L. Cooley Fort St Cooley John Roscoe George Thimmel Park Byers Lancaster Don Cloud Columbus

Marriage Licenses Report from Laurelville and Logan Area

The record lists Wayne Eugene Swepston and Lois Jean Karr both of Laurelville with occupations warehouse worker and Circleville G. E. Co employee respectively as a marriage license pair. Also cited are Patrick Oliver Floyd and Marjorie Kay Smith both aged 18 from Logan with Goodyear Co employment, as another licensing entry.

Wayne Eugene Swepston Laurelville Lois Jean Karr Circleville G. E. Co Patrick Oliver Floyd Logan Goodyear Co Marjorie Kay Smith Logan Route 4 Goodyear

Three Receive Fines From Mayor's Court

Logan report shows Roger Goldfarb 21 of Athens fined 15 dollars and costs for noisy auto disturbance. Darrel L Gastin 22 of Logan fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Robert Lee Dyar 19 of New Lexington fined 10 dollars and costs with a 10 day jail sentence suspended for petty larceny.

Cassin Fearnon W. Hunter

Nelsonville Lions Club and community meetings listed

Nelsonville Lions Club installs officers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ethel's Tea Room with Rev J Lloyd Evans presenting. Deputy State Highway Director John W Dowler will speak. Glen ford Dugan Post 229 American Legion auxiliary meets 8 p.m. Thursday at the Legion War Memorial Building. The Pandorian Club gathers 8:15 p.m. Thursday at Mrs David Devore’s home. program by Mrs Roger Johnson. Reunion planning for Nelsonville High School 1914 class meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mrs Helene Kirwin’s home after a hospital admission change. Friendship Circle Three of First Methodist meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Miss Dorothy Allen’s home with Betty Thompson program leader and Lora Jane Campbell on devotions.

Nelsonville Lions Club Ethel’s Tea Room J. Lloyd Evans John W. Dowler Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion War Memorial Grace Lax Pandorian Club David Devore Oak St Roger Johnson Nelsonville High School Helene Kirwin Jefferson St Marie Barton Mount St. Mary Hospital Friendship Circle Three First Methodist Church Dorothy Allen Poplar St Betty Thompson Lora Jane Campbell

Eastern Star District Officers Entertained

Venus Chapter No. 76 hosted the district grand officers with a dinner at Brandt's Restaurant and a subsequent meeting in the Masonic Temple. Bertha Huffman of New Lexington received honorary membership as the inspecting officer, with Mrs. Ernest Price presiding. Garden of Friendship was the evening theme.

Logan Venus Order of Eastern Star Mecca Huffman Walter Derr Willard E. Lyke Charles Struble Arlie Brimner Francis Embree Wesley A. Cannon Joseph Phillips Constance Schultz Otto Iles Sr Harry J. Mack Harry Willige Ralph Fick

Recreation Commission Hires Eight for Summer Program

Nelsonville city Recreation Commission announces Robert Sheskey as recreation director and Darrell Figgins as assistant director for the summer program. Pool director position open with $265 monthly pay for three months. applications due May 12. Lifeguards Tom Steenrod Judy Thompson. pool attendants Paul Earich Nick Campbell Margie Pierce Beverly Levering. Joanna Evans awarded pool concession stand bid.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Robert Sheskey Darrell Figgins Sheskey Ned Tolliver Commission Max Adkins Tom Steenrod Judy Thompson Paul Earich Nick Campbell Margie Pierce Beverly Levering Joanna Evans

Two Minor Accidents Reported by City Police

City police investigated two minor crashes over the weekend. Eileen Kline 40 of Logan Route 3 and John D Corne 40 of Laurelville Route 2 collided at W Hunter and Spring at 10 15 p m Saturday. Robert L Klinger 45 of Logan Route 2 and Gerald R Culbertson 32 of Logan collided when a light turned green on Furnace St at 6 20 a m Monday. No injuries or citations were reported.

Logan Eileen Kline John D. Corne Laurelville W. Hunter Spring Furnace Robert L. Klinger Gerald R. Culbertson Furnace St

24 Dog Bite Cases Reported In Hocking

Logan reports twenty four dog bite victims this year against twelve in 1963. Lonnie Bail, 33, was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital after a dog bit him on the back while playing with his children. The dog’s owner Wayne Dennis of Florence Ave. is under 14 day observation. Jerry McNichols three and one half year old son of Norman McNichols fell from a bike and was treated for head and back cuts at Hocking Valley Hospital. Shafer Mellinger Circle First Presbyterian Church will hold a rummage sale Friday at 8 a.m.

Logan Jerry MecNichols Laurelville Norman McNichols Hocking Valley Hospital Nelsonville Shafer- Mellinger Circle First Presbyterian Church

Two Drivers Injured In Route 33 Collision

A Route 33 crash in Hocking County left two drivers injured. Larry Dean, 23, Glouster, suffered knee cuts while James Conkle, 21, Logan, had a forehead bump and was treated and released. Dean was cited for reckless operation.

Logan Hocking County State Highway Patrol Larry Dean Glouster James Conkle Mount St. Mary Hospital Deal John

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McDaniels Sheriff's Department Harold Jackson West Hocking Midway Station Lake Logan Road Robert McLean Shawnee Thomas Hook Willa Bateman Wanda Skinner Phyllis Maurer Shirley Murphy Leona Grinstead Albert Jackson Chauncey John Taylor Deanville VFW Naomi Circle Methodist Church Lewis Skinner Ralph Adcock Roy Beougher Velma Shaw Scenic Lanes Union Furnace Eub Church Wiley Baker Ralph Johnson Neal Dillon LHS George C Lucy) Shaw Brandt's Esther Circle of Methodist Church R. B. Perkins Hocking Grange Myrtle Lefever EUB Church Don Lightfoot Addison Frey Mabel Silver Circle Maxville Miller Chapel Grange Homemakers Club Brandt’s Mecca Room Masonic Temple Central Pta Central Elementary School Harold Smith Russia Marion Grange Potluck Social Circle Brandt Mer Karshner Pleasant Hill EUB St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Undercroft Cosmopolitan Club Jacob Schmidt DAR Derwood Martin Mulberry Ralph Collins Edward Collins Frank Wilson Central School Messenger Newsphoto Logan High Gayle Hadley Robbie Johnson Wes Robinson Ginger Freeman Steenrod Mayor’s Court Logan — Rinaldo Pagnucco Ohio State University Ash Cave Eastern Star District Recreation Commission Davis J. Lancaster Athens-Hocking County Everglades National Park
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