Precinct Change Cited In Voter Controversy
Voters in Happy Hollow precinct York Two Athens County protest moving polling to York North at the American Legion War Memorial Building in Nelsonville. The East Clayton site was shifted years ago, drawing opposition from south of the Hocking River. County officials cite Board of Elections authority and potential cost savings from consolidating polling places and using voting machines. A petition to Gov Rhodes seeking state intervention is being prepared by discontented voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Mender
Nelsonville
Happy Hollow
York Two
Athens County
East Clayton
York North
Hocking River
Happy Hollows
Deanville
Election Board
York Trustees
Homer Gall
Board of Elections
Gall
Ohio
William A. Mechem
James A. Rhodes
Nelsonville Women Elect Officers at Club Dinner
The Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club elected new officers for 1964 65 at a candlelight dinner held at the First Methodist Church Twenty two members and three guests attended The slate announced by Jeannette Grim named Mary Davis as president Rita Woody as first vice president Jeannette Grim as recording secretary Leota Barrows as corresponding secretary Lilian Young as treasurer Pearl Hartley as treasurer and Corrigan Lanning and Shanklin as new members beyond the slate members shared hobby displays and social activities
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Nelsonville
Corrigan
Lanning
Jeannette O. Grim
Mary Davis
Rita Woody
Jeannette Grim
Leota Barrows
Lilian Young
Pearl Hartley
Officer Nominees Will Be Selected
Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias to choose officers for the semi annual term on May 27 A special committee studies plans for participation in the Parade of the Hills festival Also reported hospital notice Mrs Dix Powell admitted to University Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment
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Nelsonville
Valley Lodge No. 169
Knights of Pythias
Dix
Arlene) Powell
Washington St
University, Hospital, Columbus
Rotary aids musicians in Nelsonville trip fund
Nelsonville Rotary Club sent a $52 check to Nelsonville High School Band Director Mary Jane McKinley to send two band students to Ohio University band clinic. The band gained publicity after autographs on a bass drum by President Lyndon B. Johnson during a Athens visit. A saxophone sextette performed at noon luncheon at Ethel's Tea Room.
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Nelsonville
Mary Jane McKinley
Horses Get Freedom at Fairgrounds Stir
Logan police report several complaints from parents about children freeing horses from stables at the fairgrounds. Police chief Roy Keich says the animals are valuable and offenders will be cited.
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Logan
Roy Keich
Fairgrounds
Keich
Fire damages car at Veterans of Foreign Wars lot
Nelsonville fire department responded to an alarm at 2 20 a m Friday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars lot where an auto caught fire from a carburator backfire. Minor damage reported by Fireman John Cullison.
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Nelsonville
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John Cullison
Vinton County faces mandamus suit over probation officer pay
McARTHUR The Vinton County commissioners were told they may be sued via mandamus to appropriate funds for a female probation officer for the juvenile court. Attorney F L Newdick said annual salary 3600 dollars plus travel for Mrs Wade Lohr requires appropriation or action will be filed. The board also opened bids for a three four ton flatbed truck for the highway department. Cottrill Truck Sales Hamden offered 1680 dollars with trade in for a 1964 International. Gill Chevrolet McArthur bid higher. The board awarded the truck to Cottrill and discussed the summer road program with Engineer J E Lee.
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McArthur
Vinton County
F. L. Newdick
Wade Lohr
County Highway Department
Cottrill Truck Sales
Hamden
Gill Chevrolet
Cottrill
Raymond Cottrill
J. E. Lee
Burglary Reported in Winton Township Farm
Fradd of McArthur Ogle Fradd South Solon told Sheriff Harold Steele a burglary occurred at his Wilton North school area farm outbuilding. Entry was made by breaking window glass and several farm tools implements and bales of hay valued about 35 dollars were stolen.
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McArthur
Ogle Fradd
South Solon
Wilton North School
Winton
Twp
Harold Steele
Fradd
Mayor Urges Early Weeding to Keep City Clean
Nelsonville mayor William Hoffman warns property owners to start grass and weed control early. He says the city will enforce ordinances requiring cutting weeds and keeping lots mowed and clear of rubbish to maintain an attractive community.
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Nelsonville
William Hoffman
McArthur Alumni Banquet Set With Evening Dance
The 88th annual McArthur alumni banquet and dance is set for May 30 at 6 p.m. in the McArthur school gym. Eldon Wyckoff announced the program with George L. Knox giving grace and Gerry Frye as toastmistress, while Arthur George and daughter Carol Ann George deliver welcome and response. Stewart Scott and Paul Dunkle are featured musicians. Ethel Cox will present the alumni year in review. The dance follows at 10 p.m. with Jim Johnson’s Orchestra. reservations to Wyckoff or Mrs. Tom Gill.
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McArthur
Eldon Wyckoff
S. R. Cline
George L. Knox
Grace
Gerry Frye
Arthur George
Carol Ann George
Stewart Scott
St. Paul
Scouts Find Rattlesnake on Ohio Hiking Trip
Parma Boy Scouts guided by Sherman Landman of Londonderry Route 1 over the weekend found a 42 inch rattlesnake during a hike. Okey Nichols of Guide Troop 91 killed the snake. Robert K. Radine of McArthur is the scout master of the troop founded by Landman.
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McArthur
Ohio
Parma
Sherman Landman
Londonderry
Okey Nichols
Guide
Robert K. Radine
Mr. Landman
Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Admisssions
Births list Charles Sma thers and John Shrieves with spouses in Buchtel and The Plains. Admits include Lynn Annette Chute Gore Route 1 and others in Albany Athens Glouster New Straitsville Millfield. Dismissals cover Randy Zimmerman New Plymouth Athens Nel sonville and several with spouses from Athens and Somerset.
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Charles Smathers
Buchtel
John Shrieves
the Plains
Lynn Annette Chute
Gore
John Ingram
Albany
Mary Clayton
Athens
Carl Porter
Glouster
Susan Swelgin
New Straitsville
Gregory Nogrady
Millfield
Randy Zimmerman
Margaret Gabriel
New Plymouth
Emmett Sexton
Marie Glenn
Nelsonville
Ruth Thomas
Rye Cunningham
Robert E. Lee
Richard Pool
Somerset
Nelsonville Alumni 86th Reunion Planned for May 30
Nelsonville High School Alumni Association prepares the 86th reunion under President Robert Wilson with a banquet at 6 p.m. May 30 at First Methodist Church and a dance at 9 p.m. in Elks Hall featuring the Nitebeats orchestra. Charles Mechem of Taft, Stettinius, Hollister will toast. Tickets offered by committee members and local businesses. out of town reservations due by Saturday.
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Nelsonville High School
Knights of Pythias Hall
Secretia Jo Hall
Margie Campbell
Bob O’nail
Charles Anderson
Nelsonville
Robert Wilson
First Methodist Church
Elks Hall
Nitebeats
Charles Mechem
Cincinnati
Taft, Stettinius, and Hollister
Wilson
Dorothy Shearer
Helen Oakley
Jack Sowers
Bill Knott
Betts
Foster's Pharmacy
Kuhn's Clothing
Peoples Bank
First National Bank
Shafer
the Electric Company
Lake Hope Beach Opens for 26th Season on Memorial Day
Lake Hope beach opens for its 26th season on Memorial Day with Park Manager Dick Mc Daniel announcing head lifeguard Steve Bridgewater of Athens, assisted by Dick Curry of Athens and Gary Tripp of Zaleski. Beach hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last weekend about 6000 visitors and 30 camping units, plus 500 meals served at the dining lodge.
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McArthur
Lake Hope
Dick McDaniel
Don Peters
Steve Bridgewater
Athens
Dick Curry
Gary Tripp
Zaleski
Two Drivers To Face Nelsonville Court Saturday
Joseph J. Pidcock 18 Athens Route 2 cited for excess speed and reckless operation on Canal Street. Ordered to appear with William Hoffman at 7 30 p m Saturday. Larry E. McElroy 19 Lyndhurst ordered into Mayor Court at 7 30 p m Saturday.
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Nelsonville
Joseph J. Pidcock
Athens
William Hoffman
Canal St
Larry E. McElroy
Lyndhurst
Columbia U School of Engineering to Mark 100th Anniversary
Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science will celebrate its 100th anniversary on November 15, 1964. The department began in former cellar rooms of a deaf and dumb asylum on the old 49th Street campus, then moved to a former broom factory for its second year. Vinton Marriage License Clyde C Cosgrove and T Sue Shannon of Dundas are listed.
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New York
Columbia_ University
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Columbia
49Th Street
Night Club Permit Application Filed in Nelsonville
Fred R. Beasley Inc of Nelsonville has filed for a D-5 liquor permit with the Ohio Department of Liquor Control to sell beer wine or spirits by the glass until 2 30 a m at a night club location.
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Nelsonville
Fred R. Beasley, Inc
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Work Completed On Damaged Bridges In County
During the March flood the two Blue Creek Rd bridges were washed out and repaired by county engineer Albert Seabright using pile abutments steel stringers and creosoted wood decks. Friday work begins on the Angel Rd bridge damaged by the flood.
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Logan
Blue Creek Rd
Albert Seabright
Angel Rd
Driver Fined in Hocking County Court for DWI
Logan James E. Cable Sr of Logan Route 2 was arraigned before Judge Richard Gerken on a driving while intoxicated charge. He received a $150 fine plus costs and a three day jail term. A four year old child suffered burns from hot starch at a Rockbridge Route 1 home.
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Logan
James E. Cable
Richard Gerken
Hocking County
Randy Cronin
Darrel Cronin
Rockbridge
Hocking Valley Hospital
West Logan sewer project approved by Logan County officials
Logan County commissioners authorize West Logan sewer construction after May 8 public hearing at West Elementary. Health and welfare cited. objections denied. They also award a $4 600 bid for a self propelled air compressor to Cantwell Machinery Co. and approve pending bills totaling $13 - plus other minor sums.
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Logan
West Logan
Cantwell Machinery Co
Rish Equipment Co
Cantwell
Columbus
Auto Hits Grader As Brakes Fail
A car with failing brakes struck a State Highway Department road grader on Route 374 north of Route 56 at 2 40 p m. Thursday. Driver Karen Ann Michael 17 Zanesville sustained a bruised hip but no treatment was given. Five passengers were unharmed. Ernest Aurand 66 Logan drove the grader down the hill.
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Logan
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
Karen Ann Michael
Zanesville
Ernest Aurand
Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Local Residents
Hocking Valley Hospital notes admissions for Paul D. Hoover of Junction City Route 1 Willis S. Adcock of Junction City and Everett J. Klinger of Logan Route 3. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Wayne Whit latch of Logan Route 4 with a boy and Mr and Mrs Russell Court ney of Nelsonville Route 2 with twins a boy and a girl.
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Paul D. Hoover
Junction City
Willis S. Adcock
Everett J. Klinger
Logan
Wayne Whitlatch
Russell Courtney
Nelsonville
Two Wills Probated In Hocking County
Logan Ohio will probate records show Oscar F. Wilson and James F. McNamee both having their estates admitted. Blanche R. Wilson is named executrix for Wilson with the entire estate to his wife. Florence A. McNamee is named as beneficiary for McNamee with the estate going to his wife.
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Hocking County
James F. McNamee
Market St
Florence A. McNamee
Inventories Filed In Court In Logan And Benton Township
The probate court records show inventories filed for Grace R. Donaghee of Murray City with appraisers John Ayers John Podoski and Joe Stone. Also filed for Grayden E. Akers of Benton Township with appraisers Joseph Reichley Alva Hankison and Merton Lehman. Additionally the estate of Faith M. Lemon of Logan Route 4 lists appraisers James G. Coakley Ray Anthony and Edward St Clair.
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Logan
Grace R. Donaghee
Murray City
John Ayers
John Podoski
Joe Stone
Grayden E. Akers
Benton Twp
Joseph Reichley
Alva I. Hankison
Merton Lehman
Faith M. Lemon
James G. Coakley
Ray Anthony
Edward St. Clair
Judge Hears Two Cases In Ohio Youth Matters
Logan district hears two cases. A 15 year old boy from Dicken Addition was placed on probation for truancy and incorrigibility at Logan High School with charges filed by attendance officer Kenneth Risch. A 17 year old from Logan Route 2 was committed to the Ohio Youth Commission for indecent exposure with dates April 11 and May 9.
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Logan
Dicken Addition
Rhea Brown
Logan High School
Kenneth Risch
Logan Route 2
Ohio Youth Commission
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Keith H. Kitchen
Vinton Board
Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Laurel & Hardy
Harry Langdon
William Holden and
Capucine
the Lion
Mount ST. Mary Hospital
Columbia U
Vinton
Clyde C. Cosgrove
Dundas, Tilesetter
T. Sue Shannon
Dundas
James Leonard
Emmett D. Lutz
Amanda
The
Nelsonville Home and Savings Association
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