Bureau hosts regional talk on extremism and terrorism threats
FBI official Patmee M. Baken Jr. led a Wednesday conference at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge in Nelsonville with about 60 area law enforcement officials. He cited 2000 bombing incidents last year with 168 injured and 25 killed, urging information exchange to combat escalating hijackings and extortionist activity. The FBI plans similar meetings nationwide to bolster law enforcement response.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley Motor Lodge
Patmee M. Baken Jr
Cincinnati
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Baken
FBI
Nelsonville bride-to-be Jessica McPeak honored at shower
Jessica McPeak of Nelsonville was guest of honor at a bridal shower at the Little House on Myers Street. Hostesses Judy Oliver and Landon Shafer led games with prizes awarded to Helen Steenrod, Anita Wolfe and Martha Proctor. guest list included Violet Hollenbaugh, Lillian Wolfe, Elsie Wolfe, Betty Wolfe, Janet Sickles and others.
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Nelsonville
Jessica McPeak
Little House
Myers Street
Judy Oliver
Landon Shafer
Helen Steenrod
Anita Wolfe
Martha Proctor
Violet Hollenbaugh
Lillian Wolfe
Elsie Wolfe
Betty Wolfe
Janet Sickles
Fredora Mason
Doris Pergrin
Man Denied Charges In Two Break Ins And Larceny
Logan Route 2 man David Gill, 19, pleaded innocent to two counts of breaking and entering and one count of grand larceny in Hocking County Court. He faces bonds of 1000 and 1500 for the alleged crimes including a Marion Elementary School break in and the theft of an air compressor and truck extinguisher valued at 296. Gill posted bond and awaits further proceedings.
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Logan
Gill
Wellston Seeks Swimming Instructor for Lake Alma Program
Wellston Recreation Director Larry Newman seeks a qualified swimming instructor for an eight week program at Lake Alma starting mid June. Applicant must hold all required training certificates. Salary negotiable. Apply by contacting Newman at 217 S. Illinois Ave. Wellston.
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Wellston
Larry Newman
Lake Alma
Newman
Illinois Ave
Austin Talks Slated for Teamsters Strike Aid
Benefits are paid to Local 412 Teamsters on strike at Austin Powder Co Red Diamond Division. A meeting with company officials is set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Vinton County National Bank. Austin, Vinton County's largest industry, employs about 500 at its plant along Route 677, east of McArthur. About 350 workers at Red Diamond Division have been on strike since the contract expired April 30.
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McArthur
Teamsters Union
Austin Powder Co
Red Diamond
Vinton County National Bank
Austin
Vinton County
Red Diamond Division
Driver Cited After Nelsonville Accident
A two car crash at Madison and Franklin Streets in Nelsonville at about 4 15 p m led to Floyd Ritz of 415 Adams St being admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital and Wanda R Sanborn of Murray City receiving a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Ritz was northbound on Madison when Sanborn traveling east on Franklin struck his left side. Both cars suffered heavy damage. Sanborn is to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's Court on May 26.
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Nelsonville
Madison
Franklin Streets
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Wanda R. Sanborn
Murray City
Floyd Ritz
Adams St
Madison Street
Sanborn
Franklin
Ritz
Unemployment Claims Rise in Logan Area in May
Unemployment claims increased for the week ending May 12 with 23 more than the prior week. Logan reported 20 initial and 293 continued claims while Athens had 28 initial and 263 continued for a total of 604. Job openings include nurses, a supervisor, nursery workers, a fence erector, park workers, office staff, a salesperson, domestic helper, cooks and waitresses. Harold Zimerman notes vacancies at Jackson Manpower Training Center and invites contact for training.
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Logan
Athens
Ohio
Indiana
Harold Zimerman
Ohio Employment Services Bureau
Jackson Man
Chauncey Community Calendar Planned by Church Women
Chauncey Christian Church women compile a community calendar selling copies for 1 with extra listings at 25 cents each. Reservations and listings via Mrs. Glenna Anderson or Mrs. Donna Brown. Printing expected by the first week in June.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Christian Church
Glenna Anderson
Donna Brown
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Mrs. McPeak
Edna Oliver
Flossie Cope
Sadie Simonton
Libby Phillips
Genevieve Hilleary
Mildred Lash
Gertrude Clouston
Mary Sharp
Harriette Sayers
Amy McPeak
Sharon Bowers
Edith Thompson
Ada Maiden
Ruth Matheny
Emily Tolliver
Merrille Kunzman
Miles Howe
Betsy Shearer
Rose Wolfe
Torino
Ford Dealers
America
Ford
the Messenger
Betsy Ross
Richland Avenue
Jamestown
MATEX
Trapesy
Galton
Trutes
Vitalone
Redwood
Bankamericard
Richland Ave
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