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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1967

Page

8

Firebomb ban measure sparks party split in Ohio House

The Expected On Key Provision Of Firebomb Ban Measure by Robert E Miller reports opposition from John W Bowen, William B Nye and Calvin C Johnson to a provision making possession with intent to make Molotov cocktails a felony. The bill targets rioting after last summer in Cleveland and Dayton, with penalties up to 15 years. The session also considers higher education governance, budget hearings, and state park funding.

John W. Bowen Columbus William B. Nye Akron Calvin C. Johnson Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton House Senate Tower Chamber Ohio Board of Regents Community College Boards of Trustees George V. Voinovich R- 53 Regents

Burr Oak Lake Fishing Hampered by Weekend Rain

Heavy weekend rainfall kept most anglers off Burr Oak Lake while campers filled Federal Camping Area and nearby cottages. Despite wet conditions, several local fishermen reported catches including bass around three pounds and bluegill near ten inches. Dam engineer notes 460 cars entered, temperatures from 30 to 74 degrees, rainfall 1.93 inches, lake at 722.24 elevation and 52 degree water.

Harold Vaughn Glouster Ray Lang Burr Oak Lodge Fred Morris Nick Nilhoan Pete Gyure

Notice of sale of Lee Wallace estate in Reedsville Ohio

Bids will be received at Webster and Fultrae National Bank Building Pomero on May 15 at 10:00 am for the Lee Wallace real estate in Reedsville Ohio. The property is a two story frame house with six rooms and a cellar and a good well. The right is reserved to reject all bids. Executrix Patricia Duntee Estate of Lee Wallace.

Webster and Fultr Ae National Bank Pomero Lee Wallace Reedsville Ohio Patricia Duntee Executrix

Notice of Appointment of Estate Administrator in Athens County

Notice states Norman E. Midkiff of Rt Neille Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of B. B. Midkiff Belemas B. Midkiff deceased of Athens County Creditors must file their claims with the fiduciary within four days date May 2 1967 and signed by the executor authority of said estate

Norman E. Midkiff Rt. Neille Ohio B. B. Midkiff Belemas B. Midkiff Athens County Se Jr Dader Homer B. Goll, Jr Court House Athens

Four Cited Into Court of Mayor Nelsonville

Police cited Robert E. Hushower 40 864 Walnut St for driving with out an operators license Hearing was set for Friday at 8 30 p m in Nelsonville Mayor court Skip Rugg Rhoads 19 63 N High St Logan charged with speeding by the police was ordered to appear before Mayor Earl Hilleary May 16 at 8 30 p m Randall Lane Hamilton 19 9021 Mayfield Rd Cleveland cited for unsafe operation was ordered to appear in Nelsonville Mayor court Friday at 8 30 p m Richard Rizer 1952 John St cited for failure to display proper lights was ordered by police to appear in Nelsonville Mayor court Friday at 8 30 p m

Nelsonville Robert E. Hushower Walnut St Skip Rugg Rhoads N. High St Logan Earl Hilleary Randall Lane Hamilton Mayfield Rd Cleveland Richard Rizer John St Matt Adkins Don’s Cab Co Taxi Commission Betty Wolfe Washington W. Franklin Streets Danny Robinette Franklin Street Finance Glen Tharp Walter Tigner Young Third Ward Counil Richard Duffy

Short Course Trip Deadline Set Monday

LOGAN The Hocking County 4 H delegate and alternate for the Citizenship Short Course trip to Washington June 11 17 will be chosen later this month by a special committee appointed by the 4 H Advisory Council. 4 H Junior Leaders should notify the county extension office by 4 p m Monday if they are interested in attending.

Logan Hocking County Washington 4H Advisory Council 4-H

Playful pet fox joins Logan family with Ohio roots

Vixen the two month old fox, found near Columbus by Ohio State students, now shares a yard with Crackers the border collie. Rescued after litters of foxes were killed, Vixen stayed in an OSU dormitory before joining Janie Holloway and sister Martha in Logan Route 33 southeast. Martha favors Vixen’s companionship. chicken, raw hamburger, and milk are her favorite foods. The sisters live with Mr and Mrs Robert Holloway, pondering adult life for Vixen.

Logan Janie Martha Holloway Holloway Vickie Columbus Ohio State Vixen OSU Martha Logan High School Robert Holloway Route 33

Emblem Club Installation in Nelsonville Event

Nelsonville Emblem Club to hold 8 p.m. business session at Elks Hall Tuesday. Formal installation set for Saturday at 8 p.m. Past Supreme President Helen Carlson to preside. Cocktail hour at 7 with buffet lunch after installation. Straitsville guitar event Thursday 7 30 p.m. at Old Straitsville Baptist Church features Lewis Bevard. Circleville Bible College students and singers present. Public invited.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks Hall Cers Supreme Helen Carlson New Straitsville Lewis Bevard Old Straitsville Baptist Church Bible College Circleville

Nelsonville City Workers Get Pay Boost

Nelsonville council votes a five percent raise for city workers and funds a federal grant application for engineering services to upgrade the sanitary sewer system. Frog Hollow residents pressed for seven years of promised sewers, with health inspectors ordering septic fixes and a plan to secure a broader citywide sewer strategy.

Nelsonville Frederick and John Streets Frog Hollow Willard Brunston Goldie Brunston Ohio Department of Health Charles Shafer Earl Hilleary Carl Young State Health Department Young Health Department Shafer Utility Committee Hilleary Tri-County Tigner Adkins West End Ball Park Estel Crabtree

Chauncey Personal Visit Roundup Highlights Local Travels

Mr and Mrs J S Dunlevy visited Rev and Mrs Fred Thorn in Dennison. Mr and Mrs Harold Barker and Melissa visited Mr and Mrs William Catte and son William in Canal Winchester, and Miss Barbara Barker in Columbus. Capt and Mrs Al Snyder visited Lt and Mrs John Mullins in Lorain. Lt Mullins, formerly of Chauncey, attended the Ohio Wesleyan Military Ball as guest of honor. Mrs Ralph Pierce and Mrs Mike Kranyik returned from Phoenix to visit relatives Mrs Kranyik's niece and nephew, Mr and Mrs Richard Locke. Mr and Mrs Lewis Shirley visited Mrs Shirley's brother and sister in law, Mr and Mrs Edd Peck. Duncan West Virginia residents Mr and Mrs Russell Hiles spent the weekend with their son and daughter in Dayton.

J. S. Dunlevy Fred Thorn Dennison Harold Barker Melissa William Catte William Canal Winchester Barbara Barker Columbus al Snyder John Mullins Lorain Mullins Chauncey Ohio Wesleyan Ralph Pierce Nelsonville Mike Kranyik Phoenix Ariz

Birth At Hocking Valley Hospital In Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Charles Riddle welcome a daughter at Hocking Valley Community Hospital Lancaster. Admitted were Edward Heading Wellston Terry E Jeffrey Fort Benning Ga Mrs Thomas G Dexter New Plymouth Route 1. Dismissed were Thelma Dexter Jo seph Fisher Terry E Jeffrey Ralph Mohler Mrs Fred Brown and daughter Luther W Bell Mrs Christopher L Crothers Mrs Folsom G Brandt Miss Loretta Starr Mrs Arthur Prey Kenneth E Williams Mrs Edna Vorhees Mrs Wilson Rollins Ebert C McBroom Sherman Dicken Mrs Ebert C McBroom and Mrs Harry J Mock.

Charles Riddlebarger Lancaster Edward Heading Wellston Terry E. Jeffrey Fort Benning Thomas G. Dexter New Plymouth Thelma Dexter Joseph Fisher Ralph Mohler Fred Brown Luther W. Bell Christopher L. Crothers Folsom G. Brandt Loretta Starr Arthur Prey Kenneth E. Williams Edna Vorhees Wilson Rollins Ebert C. McBroom Sherman Dicken Harry J. Mock

Teen Age Republicans Set Thursday Cookout

MELSONVILLE Alan Johnson, president of the Nelsonville Teen Age Republican Club, will host Thursday night at his home where members plan a cook-out. There will be a business session at 7. Members are to bring refreshments telephone list and bottle caps.

Melsonville Alan Johnson Nelsonville Republican Club

Officers Named By Merry Stitchers In Plains

Janet Gibson named president of the Merry Stitchers with Mary Ann Sheridan as vice president and Susan Newsom as secretary. Other officers include Bonnie Cline treasurer Michelle Cuckler news reporter and Debbie and Jean Michael recreation. Election set for next meeting at Mrs Fred McKibben s home. The Plains Entre Nous Club observed Mrs Max Michael s birthday with prizes awarded to Mrs John Shrieves Mrs Robert Six and Mrs Evertt Goodman. Stork shower gift given to Mrs Shrieves. Mother Daughter Tea at Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 p m and Naomi Class covered dish dinner Wednesday at 6 p m. Various church and club meetings scheduled across Chauncey Millfield Trimble and surrounding areas.

Roger Sapp Janet Gibson The Merry Stitchers Don Newsome Mary Ann Sheridan Susan Newsom Bonnie Cline Michelle Cuckler Debbie and Jean Michael Max Michael Plains Entre Nous Club Ed Hornsby John Shrieves Robert Six Evertt Goodman Shrieves Fred McKibben Chau — Meetings Chauncey Church of Christ Millfield Church of Christ Trimble Church of Christ Cwf Loyal Woman’s Class John Kasler Guy Spaulding Florence Fisher

Nelsonville Meetings and lodge events schedule

Nelsonville High School Band boosters meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the high school. Boy Scout Troop 66 gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Pythian Building. Outdoor meeting weather permitting. The annual inspection of Pythian Sisters Lodge No 137 is Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Pythian Hall. Inspecting officer will be Mrs Zelda Hall of Wilkesville deputy grand chief.

Nelsonville High School Boy Scout Pythian Building Pythian Sisters Lodge No 137 Pythian Hall Zelda Hall Wilkesville

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Patient List Update

Nelsonville patients and others are listed by name and town in Mount St Mary Hospital notes. A Mrs P N Miller of Chestnut Street in Nelsonville is reported a patient at St Anthony's Hospital Columbus, having undergone eye surgery on Friday. room 456.

Nelsonville P. N Miller Chestnut Street St Anthony's Hospital Columbus

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty to DWI Charge

Douglas MacArthur Juniper of 113 Forestdale Fairborn pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Judge Ma or Earl Hilleary fined him 150 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to three days in city jail.

Nelsonville Douglas MacArthur Juniper Forestdale Fairborn Maor Earl Hilleary

Glouster Personal Weekend Guests At Local Homes

News of weekend visitors across Glouster notes multiple families traveling from Hobart Indiana Madison Indiana Zanesville Hebron Columbus Heath and Michigan to visit relatives in Glouster. Guests include Exline Spencer Hanning Richards Jones Neutzling Pickrell Baughman Kay and others and extend to Locust Street homes of Spencer Jones Jones Bailey Zimmer and Evans families.

William Spencer Spring Street Frank Exline Famly Hobart Ind Dean Spencer Lorenzo Hanning Columbus Leo Richards Michigan Gladstone Jones Locust Street Herbert Jones Donna Herbie Madison Carl Neutzling

Glouster Meeting Set by Jacksonville Mothers Club

The Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Marie Drake to discuss club activities and plans for upcoming events.

Jacksonville Mothers Club Marie Drake

Driver Jailed And Fined In No License Case

Nelsonville Mayor Court fined Arthur R. Graham 51 of Nelsonville Route 1 one hundred dollars plus costs and sentenced him to three days in city jail after finding him guilty of driving while license was under revocation. He pleaded innocent.

Nelsonville Arthur R. Graham

OES to Host Glouster Masons Meeting

The Chapter OES Glouster will entertain the Masons at the regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Members are to bring a covered dish.

Glouster

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