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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1969

Page

10

Logan High Spring Band Concert Promises Varied Selections

Logan High School instrumental department presents a 3 pm Sunday concert in the high school auditorium. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Junior and Senior bands perform works by Borodin Holst Bach and Bacharach among others with guest assistants from Ohio University.

Logan Logan High School Te Sunter Senor Lowden Borodin Borodin Erickson Williams

Women’s Club Holds May Meeting at New Chapel

In Nelsonville the First Christian Church hosted 35 women for a May gathering in the new chapel. Hostesses were Mrs. Richard Nelson, Mrs. Tessie Cavanaugh and Mrs. Stanley Mechem. Rev. Richard Nelson spoke on the Yale Continuing Education Program and the topic Restructure, followed by a Q and A. Verna Hark reported on a district workshop, plans were made for a November Holiday Fair, and refreshments were served at the tea table with lilac centerpiece.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Richard Nelson Tessie Cavanaugh Stanley Mechem Nelson Yale University Verna Hark Chauncey

District IX Ohio music contest entrants announced

Sixty six Logan Junior High instrumental students will compete in the District IX Ohio Music Education Association solo and ensemble contest at Walnut Ridge High School on Saturday. Ninth graders include Jean Ann Knox Terry Fout Ron Holdridge Kendra Price Becky Bell David Grove Patt Johnston Marie Pavlik Debbie Devol Leslie Johnson Jenny Jo Hiles Beverly Wolfe Howard Galvin. Eighth graders listed include Wayne Casper Loretta Fraeman Brian Nunnally Danny Darnell Hal Nihiser Pam Goodby Leanne Nelson Lisa Dennis Lora Lee Ruth T J Black Darla Schein Marcia Campbell Mary Ogie Roberta Young Andrea Allberry Jana Beougher Ted Rowe Vicki Devol Cindy Larimer Steve Walker Susan Moore Stacie Slater Jeff Cole Jeff Tolliver Kaffiy Iby. Seventh graders are Joan Espstein Jeff Gallagher Mike Bateman Evans Hand David Spencer Debbie Horsky Ann Stockham Tim McDaniels Sam Steward Scott Cole Rhonda Truax Janet Johnston Lena Swaim Jenny Darnell Martin Irvine Terry Leasure Danny Leasure Mike Scaparroti Bill Horwell Randy Goodlive Bobby Chambers Mike Myers Jane Bowlby. The bus will leave the high school at 8 15 a.m. Saturday. The Logan Band Boosters will provide chaperones and transportation.

Logan Logan Junor Ohio Music Education Association Walnut Ridge High School Jean Ann Knox Terry Fout Ron Holdridge Kendra Price Becky Bell David Grove Patt Johnston Marie Pavlik Debbie Devol Leslie Johnson Jenny Jo Hiles Beverly Wolfe Howard Galvin Wayne Casper Loretta Fraeeman Brian Nunnally Danny Darnell Hal Nihiser Pam Goodbye Leanne Nelson Lisa Dennis Lora Lee Ruth T. J. Black Darla Schein Marcia Campbell Mary Ogie Roberta Young Andrea Allberry Jana Beougher Ted Rowe Vicki Devol Cindy Larimer Steve Walker Susan Moore Stacie Slater Jeff Cole Jeff Tolliver Kaffiy Iby Joan Espstein Jeff Gallagher Mike Bateman Evans Hand David Spencer Debbie Horsky Ann Stockham Tim McDaniels Sam Steward Scott Cole Rhonda Truax Janet Johnston Lena Swaim Jenny Darnell Martin Irvine Terry Leasure Danny Leasure Mike Scaparroti Bill Horwell Randy Goodlve Bobby Chambers Mike Myers Jane Bowlby Logan Band

Buchtel Soldier Receives Purple Heart and Air Medal

BUCHTEL Army Sp 4 Jerry Sullivan of Buchtel is awarded the Order of the Purple Heart and the Air Medal. He is serving with the Ninth Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta Vietnam and was wounded in action on March 14. A 1967 York High School graduate.

Buchtel Jerry Sullivan M E_ Sullivan Sullivan Ninth Infantry Mekong Delta Vietnam Republic of Vietnam York High School

Mrs. Mercer Honored At Shower In Logan

A Logan shower honored Mrs. Mike Mercer with hostesses Mrs. Tom West and Mrs. Jeff Geiger at Florence Avenue home. Contests went to Mrs. Charles Steward and Mrs. Roger Hinerman, who gave prizes to the guest of honor. Refreshments followed after gifts for her infant son were opened.

Charles Steward Roger Hinerman Frea Vaughn John Oliver Kenneth Acker Harry Mercer John Brown Linda Beal Karen Kishler Patrick Chute Ray Ellis Ward Wine Lions Hord Howard Wine Linda Imler James Thornton Cathy Harris

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

List of patients transferred to University Hospital in Columbus includes John Miller Logan Victoria Kennedy Buchtel Herbert Bailey Nelsonville Willard Guseman Athens Connie Teel Logan Flora bel Rupe Athens Route 5 Edythe Davis Glouster Timothy Knight Calvin Lanning Charles Gwinn The Plains Thomas Alderman daughter Charles Robinette Helen Kerley Harry Barber Shirley Newman Bessie Kline Bertean Sparks Spencer Steenrod.

John Miller Logan Victoria Kennedy Buchtel Herbert Bailey Nelsonville Willard Guseman Athens Connie Teel Florabel Rupe Edythe Davis Glouster Timothy Knight Calvin Lanning Charles Gwinn the Plains Thomas Alderman Charles Robinette Helen Kerley Harry Barber Shirley Newman Bessie Kline Bertean Sparks Spencer Steenrod University Hospital, Columbus

Israel Joins World Weather Grid

Israel has joined the International Meteorological Telecommunications Network to exchange weather data with major capitals. Cairo, the Egyptian capital, is also on the same grid.

Jerusalem Israel Cairo

Gals Clubs Shift From Mimeographs To Offset Duplicators

NEW YORK The mimeograph machine long used by women’s clubs may be replaced by desktop offset duplicators. The Scriptomatic 612 simplifies operation to a master dial with a plexiglass cover, letting club leaders operate after 20 minutes of instruction. Cost falls to 49 cents per copy.

New York Clu

Logan to name new patrolman from eligibility list

Logan city patrolman to be chosen from three eligible candidates after Civil Service Commission exams Wednesday night. The three finalists are Michael Smith age 23 of 36 EF Hunter Street Carl R Arnett age 24 of 1080 Fourth Street and Gerald T Larabee age 25 of 646 Mohican Avenue.

Logan Civil Service Commission Michael Smith

Beatles launch Zapple label for esoteric spoken word projects

New York reports Apple Records spinoff Zapple will focus on spoken word and offbeat music. Initial releases include John Lennon Yoko Ono project Unfinished Music No 2 Life with the Lions, George Harrison Moog piece, and poet Richard Brautigan. Other writers planned include Ferlinghetti McClure Patten Olson and Ginsberg. Nelsonville soldier Tim Watkins enters basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey.

New York Beatles Zapple Apple Records George Harrison Richard Brautigan Lawrence Ferlinghetti Michael McClure Kenneth Pathen Charles Olson Allen Ginsberg

Superintendent injured at plant in fall during repair work

Watson Wolfe, superintendent at the city water treatment plant in Nelsonville, is hospitalized at Mount St. Mary Hospital in room 325 after falling while repairing an overhead pipe at the pumping station. He sustained injuries to his side and back.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Mount St. Mary Hospital Wolfe

Young GOP To Seek New Members In Hocking County

Logan The Hocking County Young Republican Club named a telephone committee led by Mrs. Phil Case at its Thursday meeting at the National Guard Armory. Meetings will be on the second Thursday monthly and a Tenth District dinner is set for Nelsonville with officer installations. The group will recess in summer, resuming in August.

Phil Case Tenth District Young Republican Club Patrick's Steak House Nelsonville Ohio Young Republican Lancaster Hocking County

Nelsonville Alumni Banquet Plans New Twist with Music

Nelsonville Alumni Association officers report a refreshed banquet and dance at the Tri-County District Vocational High School cafeteria. Bob Mohney’s Trio will provide dinner music. Tickets cost 5 dollars for the banquet, 3 dollars for a single banquet, 2.50 for a single dance. Reservations via local sponsors and Agnes Pendergrass.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Alumni Association Bob Wilson Wilson Wilson Tri- County Bob Mohney

India Produces Cobalt-60 Sources for Cancer Therapy

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center in Trombay now fabricates cobalt-60 sources for 30 operation units across India. Dense cobalt-69 sources in therapy units emit gamma rays to target malignant tissue, with officials estimating $130,000 in annual foreign exchange savings from domestic production.

New Delhi India Bhabha Atomic Research Center Trombay

Indians Plan Gandhi Statue Replace George V at India Gate

New Delhi reports the government will erect a statue of Mohandas Gandhi in place of George V at a central pedestal overlooking India Gate. Contenders included Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose in the debate.

New Delhi Mohandas Gandhi Freedom Movement George V India Gate Arc de Triomph Jawaharlal Nehru Subash Chandra Bose

Notices Sent to Logan May Primary Candidates

Certified letters were mailed Thursday by the Board of Elections to all May primary candidates regarding filing receipts and expenditures. Expense accounts must be filed by 4 p.m. June 20 or candidates face disqualification from future elections for five years.

Logan Board of Flections

Steenrod Ill in Ohio Dramatics Instructor Recovering

Nelsonville Spencer Steenrod of Tom's River New Jersey a former Nelsonville resident was examined at University Hospital Columbus. He remains in Nelsonville staying with Mr and Mrs Langdon Shafer on Madison Street and plans a weekend flight home. Steenrod the dramatics instructor had brought a student group to Nelsonville for an elementary PTO show when he fell ill Saturday night and was admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital for observation.

Nelsonville Spencer Steenrod Tom's River University Hospital Columbus Langdon Shafer Madison Street New Jersey Steenrod PTO Mount St. Mary Hospital

City Park Seeks Help to Operate Riding Mower

The City Recreation Commission of Nelsonville seeks applications from older men or boys aged 16 or over to operate a riding mower at the city park this summer. The part time job pays $1.68 per hour and requires knowledge of the equipment. Send written applications to Mrs. Violet Hollenbaugh, secretary, for more information.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Violet Hollenbaugh Commission

Americans Drink Pink Chooses Plain Rose Wine Name

In Saratoga Clair Pee reports President Charles de Gaulle blocked a California rose wine from using the name rose in France urging the label read Vin Pink instead. The winery sought a catchy U.S. name and settled on Pink for a new rose wine.

Saratoga Clair Pee Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle California Paul Masson United States

Nelsonville Pupils Earn Merit Roll

Nelsonville-York Junior High School released the fifth six weeks merit roll. Eighth graders Sabrina Kotts Kim Dexter Sandy White Nancy Sheskey are listed along with ninth graders Patsy Cox Donna Giffin Paula McConne Jean Matheny. Seventh graders include Grote Candy Comred Jenn Coustney David Pritchard Greag Oakley Pearce Marlion Mae and Charhette towerd City Johnson Johense Geil Packer Jerry Wrathtte Welle Liata Owen Kent Accrews MeOW leans Fromk Theses Meg Mubble Tiesmon Kinny Dexter Don Drue Morene Key Mar Nut Suv Conrad Patsy Con Jornee Debbie Fick Denne A. David Jon Me McConnell Rithout McDonald Jean Matheny Steve Niven Rite Fock Debbie Sheegier Sandy Witson Terese Watkins Patres Brooh Steve Moun.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York J. K. Kinneer Sabrina Kotts Kim Dexter Sandy White Nancy Sheskey Patsy Cox Donna Giffin Paula McConne Jean Matheny Grote Candy Jenn Coustney David Pritchard Greag Oakley Pearce Marlion Mae's Charhette City Johnson Johense Geil Packer Jerry Wrathtte Welle Liata Owen Kent Meow Leans Fromk Meg Mubble Tiesmon Kinny Dexter Don Drue Morene Mar Nut Suv Conrad Patsy Con Jornee Debbie Fick Denne A David Ity Jon Me McConnell Rithout McDonald Steve Niven Rite Fock Debbie Sheegier Sandy Witson Terese Watkins Patres Brooh Steve Moun

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Admits List of Discharges

Discharges announced for Hocking Valley Community Hospital include Mrs Willis Goss of Logan and Mrs William Maffin, Mrs Myrtle Sheets, Mrs Phillip Le vering and daughter.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Mrs. Willis Goss, Logan William Maffin Myrtle Sheets Phillip Levering

Nelsonville Teen Age Republican bake sale set

The Nelsonville Teen Age Republican Club will hold a bake sale Saturday in front of The Peoples Bank on Public Square. The sale begins at 9 a.m. All members must bring baked goods to the sale site by 9 a.m.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Republican Club Peoples Bank Public Square

Farewell Luncheon Honors Mrs Davis Jacobs Before Move

A luncheon at Blexsee's Restaurant Thursday honored Mrs Davis Jacobs as she and her family prepare to move this weekend to Grand Island New York. Hostesses included Mrs Jacobs and Mrs Ronald Tober with many represented friends attending from local clubs and groups.

Jacobs Grand Island N. Y David Chapman Phillip Chase Louis Jewell Richard Krebs Glen Weidmann Wilbur Sparks Glenn Porter Roger Gordon Ralph Courter Robert Courter Donald Gable Harold Bryan Richard Rowe Henry Louisa Bernam Schultz

Ticket Sale Set Saturday For Pool

Nelsonville season tickets for the city swimming pool go on sale Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at City Hall on Fayette Street. The City Recreation Commission secretary Mrs Violet Hollenbaugh says tickets may be bought on a payment plan but cannot be issued until fully paid. The pool opens Memorial Day.

Nelsonville City Hall Fayette Street City Recreation Commission Violet Hollenbaugh

Norris Sues for Divorce Custody in Lancaster Action

Aaron F Norris of Logan files divorce from Shirley Ann Norris of Lancaster. He seeks custody of the couple's minor children and equitable relief.

Logan Aaron F. Norris Shirley Ann Norris Lancaster Paintiff Equitable

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Holst Jesus Bach Leiden Lockrone Mozart Phillips Mercy Zawinul Burt Bacharach Dot Dash Doc” Severinson San Jose Bacharach al Horsky David Sellers Frank Boone Ohio University Wlinister Raymond Hill Purple Heart Mom DineOut Lake Hope DAIRY Nelsonville Pure Mercer Paul &. Moore Charles E. Moore Glouster Rowe T Travis Afb Calif Air Force Airman Moore Clouwster High School Tim Watkins Bill Watkins Ft. Dix N. J THE Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Athens County Savings and Loan Young Gop Foster's Drug and Jewelry Wilson's Davis Grocery Hoffman's Kuhn's Clothing Columbus and Southern Ohio Electrd Co Agnes Pendergrass Robert Mohney Desert Inn Sahara Stardust Las Vegas New Scenic Inn Total Jerry Wallace Joe Malone Dell Hollenbaugh Stover Russell Stover Ameercang W. Washington Street
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