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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1963

Page

2

Mayor Hoffman Hears Eight Traffic Violations in Court

In Nelsonville, motor traffic cases before Mayor William Hoffman included Ralph Hartman for reckless operation with bond forfeited. Robert Hitchings cited for excessive speed and bond forfeited. Leroy Wyckoff guilty on failure to yield with $10 fine and suspended costs. Vern Hogsett cited for invalid license and speeding with $10 fine and costs. John Chambers guilty with $20 fine and costs. Sherman Hartman fined $10 for driving left of center. Raymond McFee bonded for excessive speed. Thomas Larve cited for reckless operation with bond forfeited. James Kochis pleaded guilty Sunday for driving while intoxicated, fined $150, and three days in jail.

Ralph G. Hartman the Plains Robert Lee Hitchings Franklin St W. Washington St Leroy Wyckoff Logan Vern A. Hogsett Glouster John Steven Chambers Union Furnace Sherman Ray Hartman Carbon Hill Raymond A. McFee Eastway St Columbus Thomas Dean Larve Bedford Ohio James J. Kochis Hoffman

Judge Fines Six Traffic Offenders

Six traffic cases were heard in Hocking County Court by Judge Vaughn Collins on charges from the State Highway Patrol and sheriff's department. Defendants included Thomas L. Shenberger, Randall R. Hagan, Richard W. Hoy, Roy Jay, and Clarence A. Jack for offenses such as unsafe operation speeding muffler violations and passing without an assured clear distance, with fines ranging from 10 to 40 dollars plus costs.

Logan Hocking County Vaughn Collins State Highway Patrol Richard W. Hoy Shawnee Roy Jay Clarence A. Jack Columbus

Health Report For Logan Announced

Logan health department report for April records 78 home sewer survey visits and seven meat packing inspections. It also notes 17 food service consultations, 12 inspections, seven sewage consultations, three inspections, 34 water inspections with 30 samples, 20 milk samples, seven camp consultations and three inspections, six rabies visits, and three nuisance investigations. Health commissioner attended four special meetings, two staff meetings, four physical examinations, 17 physician conferences, visited five institutions, and attended two clinics.

Logan Sanitarian Logan- Hocking

Last Meeting Is Scheduled by Nelsonville Methodist Church

The Nelsonville Circle 1 Howson Riley of the First Methodist Church will hold its last meeting of the year at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Parks on Jefferson Street. Miss Louise Pearce will lead devotions and Mrs. Betty Thompson will chair the program.

Nelsonville Howson-Riley First Methodist Church Ralph Parks Jefferson St Louise Pearce Betty Thompson

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Walsh of Logan welcome a daughter. Admitted include Boyd Reddick and William E Starner. Mrs Dannie Devol and daughter of Logan Route 3. Anthony Campbell Logan Route 2. Ida Hughes Logan. Anne Summers Allensville. Everett Harkins McArthur. Master Bryan Goss Logan. Sherman Vance Logan Route 1. Kenneth Fitzgerald Logan Route 4.

John Jack) Walsh Logan Boyd Reddick William E. Starner New Straitsville Dannie Devol Anthony B. Campbell Ida Hughes Anne Summers Allensville Everett Harkins McArthur Bryan Goss Sherman Vance Kenneth Fitzgerald

Nelsonville Meetings Set for Class Reunion Plans

The Nelsonville High School Class of 1943 Reunion Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Don Harmony's Pinegrove home to finalize plans for the 20th reunion. Local class members are invited to attend. The City Council calls a special session for 7:30 Monday to act on a dam and water plant survey resolution on third reading. The Street Committee also meets at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. The Nelsonville City School Board meets at 6:30 p.m. today in the high school superintendent's office.

Nelsonville Don Harmony Pinegrove William Hoffman City Hall

Miss Suzi Call To Host Archery Centennial Tournament

Miss Suzi Call 17 a Point Pleasant High School senior and Miss Ohio Valley will host duties at the state archery centennial event June 22 23 at the Mc Lintic Wildlife Archery Range four miles north of Point Pleasant Co sponsored by state and county centennial commissions and hosted by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Willie Call chairs the event The queen will be chosen June 23 at the National Guard Armory Four other candidates from four leagues compete alongside Miss Call Archery World featured her on its May cover.

Point Pleasant High School Ohio Valley McLintic Wildlife National Guard Armory Miss Call Suzi Archery World Point Pleasant State County Centennial Commission

Logan Mayor Fines Two for DUI and Conspiracy to Defraud

Logan Mayor Delmar Freeman fines Edward Williams of Lancaster and Floyd Conner of Logan Route 2 each $150 plus costs and sentences three days in county jail after finding them guilty of driving while under the influence. Fred Mormon of Logan Route 1 is fined $10 and costs for pleading no contest while found guilty of attempting to defraud a hotel.

Logan Edward Williams Lancaster Floyd R. Conner Delmar Freeman Fred Mormon

Poppy sale planned by Glenford Dugan Post 229 Auxiliary

The Auxiliary Unit of Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will sell poppies this weekend to raise funds for service and rehabilitation work benefiting hospitalized veterans.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta Annual Meeting Notice

Notice announces the 7:00 p.m. meeting of Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta House Corporation at the Chapter House 16 South College Street Athens Ohio on Monday May 27 1963. Rosemary Kern secretary signs the notice. May Parsons of Albany Ohio appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Charles H Parsons deceased with four months for creditors to file claims. Dated May 10 1963. Harold J Rose Probate Judge.

Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta House Corporation South College Street Athens Ohio Rosemary Kern

Hutchens Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Ohio

Shirley Hutchens seeks divorce from Clarence M. Hutchens in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio Cause No 2302 with requests for custody of a minor child and other relief Hearing set after May 26 1963 The petitioner is represented by attorney Wm Parker Walker with current address listed for service.

Clarence M. Hutchens U.S. Marineros Camp Barrett Virginia Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Two Point Students Receive Scholarships

Bettina Ann Bias, a senior at Point Pleasant High School, won a four year scholarship from West Virginia Wesleyan College for scholastic excellence. Danny Johnson earned a Wesleyan College scholarship for science ability. both students are active in church and school groups.

Point Pleasant Bettina Ann Bias Point Pleasant High School West Virginia Wesleyan College Leo Bias Chandler Future Teachers of America Library Club Four H Miss Bias Future Homemakers National Honor Society Trinity Methodist Church Youth Fellowship MYF Danny Johnson Wesleyan College Buckhannon A W. Johnson Liberty Danny

Two Couples Celebrate Anniversaries in Nelsonville

The 25th wedding anniversaries of Ralph Barber of 486 W Washington St and William Friedrich of 62 E Washington St were observed at a party hosted by Delbert Kuhn in Pinegrove. May 12 marks the Barber date and June 4 the Friedrich date.

Nelsonville Ralph Barber Washington St William Friedrich E. Washington St Delbert Kuhn Pinegrove Barber Friedrich Kuhn James Hall Dix Powell Joe Galvin William Mechem Ted Voight Chris Wolfe Austin Cope Don Harmony Robert Butts Dorothy Shearer Tom Sheppard Norma Matheny S. Daey Zanesville Carl Craig Harrisburg

Legion Will Aid Program in Memorial Day Observance

Nelsonville Carl Howard Glenford Dugan Post 229 post commander asks members to assist with the Memorial Day program. Grave flags will be placed at Green Lawn, Connert, and Fort Street cemeteries. New GAR grave markers were recently placed on Union soldiers’ graves at Green Lawn under the supervision of Service Officer Edward R. Carter.

Nelsonville Carl Howard Glenford Dugan Green Lawn Connett Fort St Edward R. Carter Robbins Rd

Driver Cited After Crash at Routes 33 and 374

Logan The State Highway Patrol cited Glendon Faulk 18 Groveport for failing to yield the right of way after a two car crash at Routes 33 and 374 at 5 p m Sunday He posted a 25 bond to appear in Hocking County Court Monday The Faulk vehicle moved into the path of Arcane Harlow Null 41 Parkersburg West Virginia

Logan State Highway Patrol Glendon Faulk Groveport Hocking Faulk Arcane Harlow Null Parkersburg W. Va

Women Plan Lodge Convention and Social Night

Orpha Rebekah Lodge No 210 members meet to set dates for the annual convention in Ripley on June 4 and a May 28 social night hosted by Mrs Nora Jordan and Mrs Irenia Gearhart. Attendees include Ethel Rainey Hallah W Eads Garnet Schwartz Fannie Pratt Gladys Durst Alana Smith Ruth Keefer Violet Boyer Laura Vickers Nora Edwards.

Point Pleasant Orpha Rebekah Lodge No Ripley Nora Jordan Irenia Gearhart Ethel Rainey Hallah W. Eads Garnet Schwartz Fannie Pratt Gladys Durst Alana Smith Ruth Keefer Violet Boyer Laura Vickers Nora Edwards

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list births and dismissals from Mount St Mary with names and locations. Multiple families from Nelsonville and surrounding areas reported new arrivals while several patients were discharged, noting blood used as three units.

Mount ST. Mary Hospital

Court Finds Snider Legal Father in Support Case

LOGAN An entry filed in Hocking County Court shows Jerry Snider named legal father of an illegitimate child in the Karen Dickerson suit. He must pay $200 for support and medical expenses within six months, furnish a $500 bond, and pay $8 weekly for the child's support.NELSONVILLE A band concert at Nelsonville High School auditorium at 7 30 p m Tuesday features the Elementary School band and the Junior and Senior Bands.

LOGAN Hocking County Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

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