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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1973

Page

6

Judge Stilwell Holds Court Two Jailed For Drunk Driving

Logan Judge James Stilwell jailed two for drunk driving, fined seven others, and forfeited 14 bonds in Hocking County Court Saturday. The targeted defendants included Ronnie L. Thomas and Clyde O. Huffines with licenses suspended and three days in jail, plus fines and costs for various traffic offenses.

Logan James Stilwell Hocking Ronnie L. Thomas Rushville Clyde O. Huffines George

Like Father Like Son Deliver The Messenger Route Bond

Ralph Crabtree on Route 4 in Chauncey earlier held a Messenger route in 1946 47 now his son David a sixth grader at Athens Middle School delivers The Messenger since last January. He has saved 300 earned money bought a 10 speed bike and a black and white TV set. The Crabtrees say the paper route teaches public relations responsibility and money handling and David agrees the job helps him buy more stuff.

Crabtree Ralph Crabtree Chauncey David Athens Middle School Ralph Carol Crabtree

Southern Board Reviews School Furnaces and Staffing

The Southern Local Board of Education discussed elementary school furnaces and staffing with proposals from D L Storts Heating and Cooling. No action on furnaces or bus bids. bids for chassis to be re-advertised. Rehired non-certified staff and issued contracts for teachers and other personnel.

Hemlock Southern Local Board of Education D. L. Storts Heating and Cooling

Man Jailed For Drug Possession And Camping Fine

An Athens man, Bennett D. Mitchell, 20, was sentenced to 30 days in the Hocking County jail for possession of an hallucinogen. He paid $300 and costs and was placed on good behavior for one year. He also faced a $10 fine for camping in a non designated area. Four others, Dorinda Spearman, Steven Fowler, Patricia Kidney, and Irving Wollman, were fined $10 and costs for illegal camping in the Old Man's Cave area.

Logan Athens Hocking County James Stilwell Bennett D. Mitchell Dorinda J. Spearman Steven F. Fowler Westchester Patricia L. Kidney Irving L. Wollman Clifton N.J

Missionaries Return On Second Leave

In Nelsonville the Rev. and Mrs. Robert T. Collins Jr. return from Brazil on a second furlough since 1962 and will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene on Adams Street. They plan to live in Ohio during the furlough year. their two sons are Robert, 12, and Craig, 8. The event includes slides and films of youth work pastor training and camp activities in Brazil.

Nelsonville Robert T. Collins Jr Brazil Church of the Nazarene Adams Street A. E. Miller Collins United States Robert Craig Ohio Olivet Nazarene College the Nazarene Theological Seminary Olivet

Merit Students Named on Starr-Washington Honor Roll

Seven students at Starr-Washington Junior-Senior High School earned spots on the merit honor roll for the fifth six weeks, per Principal Arch R Taylor. Names include Becky McDaniel, Jane McDaniel, Wanda Courtney, Suzy Hawk, Janet Howard, Susan McClain, and Judy Refeld with grades 7 to 11.

Union Furnace Starr-Washington Arch R Taylor Becky McDaniel Jane McDaniel Wanda Courtney Suzy Hawk Janet Howard Susan McClain Judy Refeld Leigh Ann Cook Mala Hinerman Sharon Hinerman Lynda Shark

Nelsonville Auxiliary Yard Sale Set for June 2

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Nelsonville Volunteer Fire Department holds a yard sale on June 2 at Baird's lot Canal Street starting 9 a.m. Donations accepted. call 753-3884 753-2287 or 753-1524.

Nelsonville

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Naming List of Patients

A hospital notes section lists numerous patients and their hometowns across Nelsonville Glouster Athens The Plains Murray City Buchtel Chauncey Oakley and Chauncey Huston among others. Names include Rhonda Edmonds Anna Hoce Esther Floto Roberta Daugherty Edward Conley Sr Ruth Kennedy Kim Licht Andrew Thomas Tara Boggs Emma Brockman Connie Hayden Opal McHarg Letha Smith Mildred Baney Rachel Nichols Gary Powell Cindy Lawson Florence Linton.

Rhonda Edmonds Anna Hoce Esther Floto Roberta Daugherty Edward Conley Sr Nelsonville Ruth A. Kennedy Glouster Kim Licht Athens Andrew Thomas the Plains Tara Boggs Murray City Emma Brockman Connie Hayden Buchtel Opal McHarg Letha Smith James Cominsky Mildred Baney Chauncey Huston Oakley Farmer Rachel Nichols Gary Powell Cindy Lawson Florence Linton

Three Drivers Admit Charges at Nelsonville Court

Three motorists waived hearings in Nelsonville Mayor's Court. John Lindsey of Columbus paid $10 and costs for a stop sign violation on May 18. Charles E. Huddy of Nelsonville paid $10 and costs for operating an unsafe vehicle. James R. Tignor of Columbus paid $12 and costs for speeding.

Nelsonville John Lindsey Duke Rd Columbus Charles E. Huddy James R. Tignor Poplar St

Eastern Star meets with initiations in Nelsonville

Nelsonville E S chapter 72 will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with a six o clock dinner. Two candidates will be initiated and officers will wear formals. New Plymouth Asbury Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the cemetery on Route 278. Public welcome.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple New Plymouth Asbury Cemetery Association Route Fern Holley

Church To Serve Visitors At Asbury Lunch Stand

Visitors to Asbury Church Cemetery along Route 278 may get lunch at the nearby church this weekend and Memorial Day. The basement service runs 10 30 a m to 8 p m daily with sandwiches salads pies cakes and rolls. Proceeds go to the church. Mrs George McAfee chairs the committee explaining the luncheon helps people reconnect over coffee.

New Plymouth Asbury Church George McAfee

Gen Tel Completes Cable Addition in Logan Area

General Telephone Co of Ohio announces a major Logan cable addition worth 47100 dollars to upgrade service and support growth. Michael A Castaldi Jr, Logan customer service supervisor, notes the project replaces parts of existing lines and serves 7467 telephones across 308 square miles in Hocking and Vinton counties.

Logan General Telephone Co Ohio Michael A. Castaldi Logan Exchange Hocking Vinton

Project Study Committee Meeting in Murray City

The Tri-County Community Action Agency invites the public to a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Project Study Committee at the Murray City Neighborhood Center on Locust Street. The session is open to residents.

Murray City Tri-County Community Action Agency Locust Street

Mrs Bullock Honored At Mother's Day Dinner

Sevenths five persons gathered at the Lewis Adkins home on Mother's Day to honor Mrs. Martha Bullock who will be 86 on July 1. Attendees included Rev J B Bullock Mae Manning and family Dalmus Bullock Floyd Bullock Roy Bullock Rev Robert Bullock Charles Clarey Lee Bullock Rodney Adkins George Adkins Ted Coleman and others from Columbus Buckeye Lake and The Plains.

Chauncey Lewis Adkins Martha Bullock Adkins Sgt Oscar B Benny) Adkins Frankfort Germany J. B. Bullock Fairborn Mae Manning

Mailbox Improvement Week Planned in Nelsonville

Postmaster William Theisen announces May 21 to 26 as Mailbox Improvement Week. Officials will assess mailbox condition and placement for both rural and town receptacles to ensure weather protection neat appearance and safe, accessible locations.

Nelsonville William Theisen

Carry Out Plans And Goals For Nelsonville Graduates

Rev. William J. Wells urged Nelsonville York High School 1973 graduates to set clear plans and goals to guide their lives. He warned many lack aims and compared aimless people to ships without sails, saying purpose helps people survive and fulfill potential. Local details include music by the Senior Ensemble and organist Paula Raine, with advice on mailbox boxes and snow clearance for delivery efficiency.

Nelsonville William J. Wells Nelsonville-York City First Christian Church Theisen

Two Held To Grand Jury In Logan

Logan two persons bound over to the grand jury in an Hocking County investigation of multiple break ins and the recovery of stolen merchandise. Gary Boals pled innocent to breaking into Kilbarger property on Route 33 and grand larceny of tools valued at 1600, under 1500 bond. James R. Stimson also pled innocent to breaking into Marion Elementary School, under 1500 bond and an additional 1000 bond, represented by Hurbert Lappen.

Logan Grand Jury Hocking County Gary Boals Ed Kilbarger Kilbarger James R. Stimson Stimson Marion Hurbert Lappen

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