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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

7

Emblem Club Set to Install Officers in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Emblem Club No. 97 will install officers Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Installing officers include Supreme President Helen Rocco and Ann Delory. Wanda Green retires as president. cocktail hour precedes. a buffet follows.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Helen Rocco Everett Mass Ann Delory June Fisk Dianne Hoffman Sondra Hoce Mabel Tignor Leota Barrows Shirley

Wells Manor open house draws about 500 in Wellston

About 500 people attended the Wells Manor housing development open house in Wellston. The event showcased one two and three bedroom apartments with a furnished model from Ann's Fine Furniture. Congressman Clarence Miller praised local effort and community contributions led by Mayor Edgar Hayburn and residents.

Wells Manor, Inc Wellston Ann's Clarence Miller

Logan plant ends longest strike with new contract

Carborundum Co and Local 7630 Ohio Chemical and Atomic Workers Union officials announce the Logan plant strike ending after starting March 19. The three year agreement provides higher wages, better shift premiums, broader group insurance, earlier retirement without loss of earned benefits, and improved employment conditions.

LOGAN Carborundum Co Ohio, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes District names and transfers

A list details patients at Mount St Mary Hospital including Mrs Lillian Lee Mrs Ruth Higgins Mrs Juanita Barnhart and others from Nelsonville Route 1 Kirby Mayles Millfield Route 1 and South Bloomingville Route 1. Dismissed Eber Poling transferred to Mark Rest Home McConnelsville plus several individuals listed.

Lillian Lee Ruth Higgins Juanita Barnhart Dorothy Juniper Bobby Harris Nelsonville Evelyn Howard Electa Jefferies Kirby Mayles Millfield Betty Hart Larry Ervin Ethel Smith William Ice Tammy Ritz Gakley Farmer

Wellston Police Probe Theft Vandalism and Weekend Accidents

Wellston police investigated a breaking and entering, theft, and vandalism at a residence of Marjorie Branscomb now in Florida. Items missing included coats jackets toys silverware and lamps. A Sunday collision on Fourteenth Street damaged a car as a tire-like object struck it. Two Saturday accidents were under inquiry involving Joy Norris and Paul Bierhup with minor damage and no injuries.

Marjorie Branscomb Florida Superior Motor Mart Ohio Avenue Wellston Marjorie M. Stansberry Fist Street Joy Norris Norris Stansberry Miss Norris Paul O. Bierhup Tenth Street New Hampshire Marvin Russell Saltsman New Hamshire Bierhup

Authorization Given To Organize Lodge In Logan

The committee to organize an Elks Lodge in Logan received authority from the Grand Lodge to institute the lodge. James D. Robinson District Deputy of Gallipolis presented the dispensation at Chillicothe. The organizing group met at the Belville Garage to plan and name members and will invite a sponsoring lodge.

Mittee Belville Phillips Moore Sam Belville Conkle John Bond Hubert Lappen James Heinlein Francis Roberts John Tansky Joe Gabriel Paul Brown

Sheriff Reports Weekend Thefts In Hocking County

Logan County deputies investigated a surge of minor thefts and break ins over the weekend. Eight gallons of gasoline vanished from a water well rig on Route 4. A Jack Meyers property on Old Bremen Road was ransacked for silverware dishes glassware and a trash can. A cabin on Anderson Road had boards pried off a window and items valued at 127 stolen. Two Hide A Way Hills owners will press charges once stolen gear is found. An aerator electric motor septic pump valued at 150 disappeared from an Oak Columbus property. An air pump and septic motor were also taken. A New Plymouth resident reported window damage to a car at the Route 33 595 drive in after 10 Saturday.

Logan Hocking County David Hull Columbus Anderson Road Laurel William Kahn Richard W. Otte Donald Beavers New Plymouth

Gyure Family Vacation Ties Fort Bragg to Germany

Dennis L. Gyure and wife with daughter Sherrie Lynn visit relatives in the Glouster area. Gyure has been stationed with the Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and will depart for Schwetzingen, Germany after furlough. His wife plans to stay with family in Albany.

Glouster Dennis L. Gyure Sherrie Lynn Gyure Ft. Bragg Schwetzingen Germany Albany

Nelsonville Court Pays Six Fines

Six individuals who faced traffic or arrest charges in Nelsonville waived hearings before the mayor's court. Norman W. Smith paid 13 dollars and costs for speeding. Elmer F. Kimmey paid 11 dollars and costs for speeding. Gilbert N. Miller paid 10 dollars and costs for red light violation. Delbert Marks, Thomas Galvin, both of Nelsonville, and Leonard Campbell of Buchtel paid 10 dollars and costs each for public intoxication.

Nelsonville Norman W. Smith Campbell St Elmer F. Kimmey Gilbert N. Miller Lancaster Delbert Marks Thomas Galvin Leonard Campbell Buchtel

Meetings Scheduled at Glouster Church of Christ

The Glouster Church of Christ plans two Christian education meetings Tuesday evening at 7 00 for volunteers in the Daily Vacation Bible School and another session for those interested in the Sunday Bible School. Wednesday night the choir will rehearse after the midweek prayer service.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ

Dog problem in Glouster area worsens

Mayor Paul Meade reports many citizen complaints about dogs running loose. The dog warden from Athens was called twice in three weeks. About 100 dogs have been picked up since January 1 as the area becomes a dumping ground. A local impounding building is being readied and residents may call the police with complaints.

Glouster Paul Meade Athens

Five cases heard in Hocking County Court Monday

Judge James Stilwell handled five cases and 10 bonds were forfeited. Mark D. Taylor pleaded innocent to DUI and signed his own recognizance. Two drivers were fined 150 plus costs, jailed three days, and had licenses suspended 30 days. Several others forfeited bonds or fines for speeding, public intoxication, and failure to yield.

Jack J. Brooks Grove City Billy G. Allen Curtis Smith Walter E. Hampshire Logan Julia Pate Athens Charles J. Books Columbus Deborah G. Baker Edward Wuesthoff Martha J. Helber Gahanna Thomas H. Boyle New Straitsville Jerry H. Blakely William B. Kluding Norwalk

Nelsonville Fire Department Receives Sleeve Patch

Nelsonville Fire Department unveils a circular blue sleeve patch featuring the boundaries of Nelsonville York Ward and Starr Twos. Designed by fireman Thomas Steenrod, the insignia uses yellow and red detailing on a blue field for its fire service emblem.

Nelsonville Thomas Steenrod York Ward Starr Twos

Vinton Commissioners Review Hangars and Fuel Prices

Vinton County commissioners announced a memorial service for Saturday and appointed a Civil Defense director. They visited hangars in Ohio and West Virginia to assess rising fuel costs. Gasoline will cost 16.45 cents per gallon and diesel 15.35 cents, exclusive of taxes. A plaque for Sheriff Harold Steele, killed Aug. 31, 1970, will be placed in the courthouse lobby, funded by George Roberts of Hamden and the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association. Mills is serving a manslaughter sentence in Chillicothe for the incident.

George Lovell McArthur Vinton County Civil Defense Ohio West Virginia Standard Ohio Co Harold Steele Court House George Roberts Hamden Buckeye Creola Mills Chillicothe

Golden Rule Class Meets Thursday at First United Methodist Church

Golden Rule Class at First United Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Miss Dorothy Allens home Poplar Street Hostesses are Mrs Bertha Ashby and Mrs Mary K Backus Miss Phyllis Betts will have devotions Program chaired by Mrs Lucille Steenrod and Mrs Joanna Evans Roll call to be answered with a household hint. Vinton County names new Civil Defense director with no funding pledged and airport hangar plans eyed to borrow funds through rental income Auditor Glenn Peters accompanied by commissioners in personal plane

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Dorothy Allen Poplar Street Bertha Ashby Mary K. Backus Phyllis Betts Lucille Steenrod Joanna Evans Vinton County Glenn Peters

Nelsonville City Halls Undergo Minor Renovations

City offices move within Nelsonville to the former council chambers as new facilities are readied for the fire department. Police and fire dispatchers gain a redesigned, private space with enhanced outlets and radios. Mayor Bumgardner also plans paneling and potential hose tower removal for a more attractive city hall.

Nelsonville Donald W. Bumgardner Bumgardner

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Emblem Club John Butler Wells Manor Jane Essman Sue Johnson Joe Johnson James Rupert Greg Yates Edgar Hayburn Mount St. Mary Hospital Wellston Police Creoda Waldron Fourteenth Street Nelsonville Court Hocking Joseph M. Mercurio Delbert C. Golden Corning Vinton Commissioners Chestnut St Lia BIG Motorola Zenith R.C.A Rn Ys Messenger Valley Forge the Messenger Athens, Ohio
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