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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

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Ordnance Soldiers Learn Bomb Disposal At Camp

Soldiers from Ft Hayes Erie and Ravenna Ordnance Depots trained at the Air Force Survival Camp near Nelsonville in a course on recognizing and rendering safe bombs shells and missiles. Instructors from Ft Meade Ft McNair and Ft Lee led the program for UDC crews who often aid civilians in danger. The unit emphasizes safety training with ongoing refresher courses and pays $55 a month incentive pay for dangerous duty.

Nelsonville Air Force Dorr Run Wilds Greendale U. S. Army Ordnance Corps Ft. Hayes Erie Ordnance Depot Toledo Ravenna Ordnance Corps William Sauls Lockbourne Afb William D. Ramsey Ord Ft. Meade Richard M. Land Ft. McNair Washington, D. C John D. Krimm Ft. Lee Nicholas Miku EDC Pro EDC 71St Ord. Det Ramsey Land Europe Verdun France Explosive Disposal Control Ordnance Corps Explosives Disposal Control Messenger Newsphoto

Logan City installs new two hour and thirty minute meters

Logan introduces eight hour meters for two hour parking at five cents on Second Street and West Main Street. Thirty minute meters replace twelve minute meters at Main and Market Spring and Main and Mulberry and various alley spaces. Meter crews Lanning and McGaw will install, aiding banking and Post Office traffic on Market Street.

Logan Lanning and McGaw Logan Contractors Second St W. Main St High St Gallagher Ave Main Market Spring Mulberry Main St Hunter and Market St

Dogs Bite More People This Year in Logan County

Logan Hocking County dog warden Leonard reported the 18th bite this year, three more than last year at this time. Joe Freeman 12 endured a bite while delivering newspapers at Richard S Donahey’s home. dog confined for observation. Earlier Diane Stimel 10 was bitten on lip by Douglas Rabb’s dog. 10 day rabies watch ordered.

Logan James Leonard Joe Freeman Hollis Freeman N. Orchard Street Richard S. Donahey Logan-Hocking County Leonard

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Jerry Conner of Logan. Admitted: Mrs Mary Koon Murray City Anna Merz Buchtel Stowers Carbon Hill Mrs Garnet Poling Logan Route 4 Mrs Rosetta Burley Zaleski Raymond Boyden Junction City Route 2 Mrs Lucille Clark New Lexington Route 2 Miss Susie Chiki Athens Route Mrs Louise Townsend Dundas Frank Oakley Nelsonville. Discharged: Mrs Clarence Shuts and son Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Charles E Kerr and daughter Nelsonville Richard Guess Nelsonville Darren Tolliver Nelsonville Mrs Erma McCullough Gloucester Route 3 Mrs Gretchen Sherburn Nelsonville George Foss Athens Mrs Georgia Foughty Nelsonville.

Jerry Conner Logan Mary Koon Murray City Anna Merz Buchtel Stowers Carbon Hill Garnet Poling Rosetta Burley Zaleski Raymond Boyden Junction City Lucille Clark New Lexington Susie Chiki Athens Louise Townsend Dundas Frank Oakley Nelsonville Clarence Shuts Charles E. Kerr Richard Guess Darren Tolliver Erma McCullough Glouster Gretchen Sherburn George Foss Georgia Foughty

Dr John Simiele Dies In Norfolk

Logans Word reports the sudden death of Dr John Simiele 60 of Norfolk Virginia from a heart attack Saturday night He is brother of Dr Victor A Simiele of Lancaster and Carroll He is survived by wife Mabel a son Eddie a sister Anna all of Norfolk Funeral services were held today in Norfolk.

Logan John Simiele Norfolk Simiele Victor A. Simiele Lancaster and Carroll Mabel Eddie Anna

Injured in Fall In Athens Woman Hospitalized

Mrs Maude Whyte former Nelsonville resident fell at her Athens home Friday evening and broke her leg. She is in room 104 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Nelsonville Maude Whyte Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Nelsonville Alumni Dinner and Dance Tickets Selling Fast

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association reports tickets for the May 26 dinner and dance are selling quickly with many orders from out of town alumni. The 1936 class bought 17 tickets, door admissions are 1.50, events start with a social at 6 15, banquet at 6 45, dancing at 9, and a surprise interval highlight. Seniors should report at the Elks Club at 6.00 Friday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Alumni Association Richard Hubbard Hubbard Elks Club Galvin The

Graveside Services for Harold W James in Oak Grove Cemetery

Graveside services were held Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery for Harold Webster James 60 a former Logan resident who died in Columbus. He was the son of the late James Henry James and a grandson of Charles Worth James Logan’s first mayor. Survived by sister Faith James Weltner Reynoldsburg nephews David and Daniel Weltner Reynoldsburg and two great nieces California. Funeral services were conducted at Reynoldsburg.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery Harold Webster James Columbus James Henry James Hocking Charles Worth James Hobart Weltner Faith James Reynoldsburg David Weltner Daniel Weltner California

Three In Cleveland For Friend's Rites

Mr and Mrs Walter Ott and daughter Gretchen of N Warner Ave attended the wedding of Miss Gaynelle Kohr and David Pierangelo both of Cleveland over the weekend in Cleveland The bride's close friend Miss Ott was maid of honor at the ceremony held Saturday at the Rocky River Methodist Church.

Logan Walter Ott Gretchen Warner Ave Cleveland Gaynelle Kohr David Pierangelo Miss Ott Rocky River Methodist Church

Athens women attend National Tuberculosis meeting

Mrs. Joe B. Davis and Mrs. Burley Blair attend the biennial meeting of the National Tuberculosis Association in Cincinnati. Davis serves as executive secretary of the Athens County Tuberculosis Nation.

Nelsonville Joe B. Davis Burley Blair National Tuberculosis Association Cincinnati Davis Athens County Tuberculosis Nation

Nelsonville Lions elect officers for coming year

The Nelsonville Lions Club chose Everett Woody as president at a meeting at Ethel's Tea Room. New officers include John M. Hartley first vice president Bill Tedrow second vice president Gene Young secretary treasurer James Pritchard lion tamer Phil Willeke tail twister Dale Wharton and directors Max Hoskins Paul Taylor. Installation is set for June 7 at the Christian Church after a 6 30 p m dinner with district officers expected to attend.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Ethel’s Everett Woody John M. Hartley Bill Tedrow Gene Young James Pritchard Phil Willeke Dale Wharton Max Hoskins Paul Taylor The Christian Church

Man Joins Brothers in Ohio Prison Sentences

Deputy Sheriff Ed Smith took 26 year old Francis Hedges of Laurelville Route 1 to Mans field Reformatory Monday morning to begin a 115 year sentence for breaking and entering. He joins brothers Kenneth and Raymond who pleaded guilty to the same charge. Raymond is at Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. The three were accused of burglarizing L. G. Miller's cabin in Columbus last November.

Logan Ed Smith Francis Hedges Laurelville Mansfield Reformatory Hedges Common Pleas Court Kenneth Reformatory Raymond Ohio Penitentiary Columbus L. G. Miller

Man Fined On Charge Filed By His Wife

Logan resident Thomas E. Miller pleaded guilty to intoxication charges filed by his wife Mary M. Miller during arraignment before County Judge Vaughn Collins. He was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Paul Hartman, held overnight, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and jailed for nonpayment of the fine.

Logan Thomas E. Miller Mary M. Miller Vaughn Collins Miller Paul Hartman

Sunday Guests at Oakleys Include Family and Visitors

Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Oakley in Pine Grove included Lt. and Mrs. James E. Hamer with daughters Theresa and Julia Ann from Warren Robins Georgia. Morris Barnhart. Lois Devol from Columbus. Dona Fisk with Ellen. William Fisk and four children from Nelsonville. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oakley and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Oakley of Columbus.

Nelsonville R. V. Oakley Pine Grove James E. Hamer Theresa Julia Ann Warren Robins Georgia Morris Barnhart Lois Devol Columbus Dona Fisk Ellen William Fisk Oakley Home Robert Oakley Steven Oakley

Nelsonville school approves science lab contracts total 21998

Nelsonville Board of Education unanimously awards the science laboratory project contracts. Low bids from John Van Gundy Lancaster 6795 Conrath Electric Athens 600 A J Stockmeister Jackson 3793 plus architect 950.98 and Kyser Equipment 9859.85 bring total to 21998.83 with 50 percent recoverable under the National Defense Education Act reducing net cost to 10999.42.

John van Gundy Lancaster Conrath Electric Co Athens A. J. Stockmeister Jackson Kyser Equipment Co

A O Carr Dies At 67 In Point Pleasant

A Olyn Carr 67 of Point Pleasant Route 2 died unexpectedly at home Monday night. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at Greer EUB Church with burial to follow. He was a retired New York Central Railroad employee and painter. Surviving are his widow three daughters a son two brothers a sister nine grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p m Tuesday at the family home.

Point Pleasant Alva Olyn Carr Greer Eub Carr New York Central Railroad Mason County Robert Martha Beard Carr Greer Eub Church Garret Carr Ruby Humphreys Dunbar Grace Dunlap Edna Watson Leslie Boone Carr Middleport George Carr California Robert Carr Minta Purdy

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Dismissals and Transfers

Mrs Daril Brady of Logan Route 3 admitted for medical care. Mrs Homer Kornmiller of Logan Route 2 admitted for surgery. William Hannon of Logan Route dismissed. Mrs Omer Seitz and daughter of McArthur Route 1 dismissed. Douglas S Kennedy of Rockbridge Route 1 transferred to University Hospital Columbus.

Daril Brady Logan Homer Kornmiller William Hannon Omer Seitz McArthur Douglas S. Kennedy Rockbridge University Hospital Columbus

Cancer Crusade Raises Over $1300 in Nelsonville Drive

Nelsonville cancer crusade chairwoman Mrs. Bessie Ball announced a total of 1322.71 dollars raised in the recent fundraising campaign. She thanked all donors for helping complete the drive successfully and supporting Nelsonville and York Township.

Nelsonville Bessie Ball Cancer Crusade York Top

Dinner Arranged by Local Club at Brandt's

Nelsonville Post Officers Club held a Sunday dinner at Brandt's Restaurant arranged by Mrs. Clarence Salts. Attendees from Nelsonville included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. Malvern Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Mender, Mrs. Dean Linscott, and Miss Vivian Maccombs.

Nelsonville Post Officers Club Brandt’s Clarence Salts Logan C. H. Bartlett Malvern Wilson Hubert Mender Dean Linscott Vivian Maccombs

Youths Seek Use Of Pool In Nelsonville

Nelsonville recreation panel considered Phil Pritchard’s request to let Zaleski Youth Camp boys use the city pool one evening weekly. Decision deferred. Chairman Irvin Badger announced $35 from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric to sponsor a Little League team. Mayor Earl Hilleary said he had received Warren Robinette’s resignation notice. successor unnamed. Tennis court sealing planned for recreation area abandoned due to late season and high water.

Nelsonville Phil Pritchard Zaleski Badger

Rites Set Wednesday for Mrs. Clara Hall in Nelsonville

Mrs. Clara Hall died Sunday at her home on Watkins Street Nelsonville. Services are at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Epiphany with Kenneth C. Orwiler officiating. Casket will not be opened. Friends may visit Johnson Funeral Home after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Nelsonville Clara Hall Watkins St Church of the Epiphany Kenneth C. Orwiler Episcopal Church Johnson Funeral Home

Prisoners Lodged as Athens County Jail Remodels

Logan-Hocking County Sheriff Paul Hartman says Athens County prisoners will be cared for temporarily at Logan while remodeling occurs this summer. Ten prisoners were moved to Logan Monday, bringing the total to 11, with one already housed in the local jail.

Logan Hocking County Paul Hartman Athens County Hartman

W. N. Club Meeting Postponed In Nelsonville

The W. N. Club will not meet this Wednesday night as announced. A new meeting date will be set and announced later.

Nelsonville W. N

Mrs. Lydia Nease Dies at 93 in Nelsonville

Lydia Webb Nease 93 of W Washington St Nelsonville died Monday at Mount St Mary Hospital after two weeks treatment. She was born in Kentucky and lived in Nelsonville since age 15. Survived by daughter Bertha Lawson son Robert Nease brother B C Webb four grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. Services Thursday at 2 pm Warren funeral home. Call after 7 pm Tuesday.

Nelsonville Lydia Webb Nease W. Washington St Mount St. Mary Hospital Nease Kentucky James Franklin Serena Long Webb First Christian Church Bertha Lawson Robert Nease B. C. Webb Oak Hill Robert D. Nease Warren Funeral Home Ted G. Faulconer J. A. Long Chauncey Green Lawn Cemetery

Woman fined for unsafe operation in one-car crash

Logan Mary M. Detwiller, 34, of Zanesville, was fined 15 dollars with costs and the fine suspended after arraignment before Judge Vaughn Collins for unsafe operation. Deputies Jenkins and Nihizer investigated a May 18 one-car crash near St. Rt. 312 and Rt. 75N, when a wet road caused her car to skid and roll into a ditch with minor injuries and about 500 dollars in auto damage.

Devotions Led By Mrs Morman At Mary Martha Group

NELSONVILLE The Mary Martha Group of the First Christian Church met at the home of Mrs. Harley J Hubble with Mrs Carol Williams in charge. Mrs Ann Morman led devotions and Mrs Faulconer presented the program on Jesus Hands with Mrs Mechem explaining the painting story. Refreshments were served to nine members and one guest, Mrs Helen Schultz.

Nelsonville Mary Martha First Christian Church Harley J. Hubble Mound St Carol Williams Ann Morman Barbara Faulconer Jesus Helen Mechem

Logan man arraigned for running a red light in Nelsonville

Logan Raymond Warehime, 52, of Nelsonville, was arraigned in the Logan mayor's court on a red light charge at Hunter and Elm. Mayor Francis Myers fined him $10 and costs after citation by the state highway patrol.

Logan Raymond Warehime Nelsonville Hunter and Elm Francis Myers Warehime State Highway Patrol

Officers to Remain in Chapter Slots DAR Logan

Logan May DAR meeting at Mrs. J A Green home featured re election of current officers led by Regent Kerwood Martin and reports from committees including Peace Corps work and charity to Tammassee mountain school Four boxes of clothing and a monetary gift were noted Insignia to be added to mausoleum for organizing regent and Hengst Good Citizenship medals awarded to Logan High students Bonnie Bell Max Myers and others

LOGAN Gov. Worthington Daughters of the American Revolution J. A. Green Lake Logan Lester Risch Green Kerwood Martin Amos Potts Anthony J. Toerner Paul Monks Mary Louise Bowen Merl Primmer Hester Lee White Marcus Kerr Ben Ross Elsie Martin Clarence Salts Martin Miss Bowen John Underwood Ing Underwood Waldschmidt House Committee DAR Cincinnati Rastus Allen Miss White Logan High School Robert Longstreth George Hengst Max Myers Bonnie Bell

Logan Calendar May 24 Community Meetings and Events

Logan community notices list executive meetings at homes and churches including Mrs. Arthur Green and St. Matthew St. John Lutheran groups. Events include mother-daughter banquet at St Matthew, VFW Auxiliary plans for Memorial Day, WSCS officer installation, Green PTA awards, Girl Scout outdoor training, Band Boosters, and Starlight Club meeting.

St. Matthew and St. John James Gastin Girl Scout Camp Quannacut Logan Starlight Club Joseph Phillips W. Second St

Marriage License for Hovatter and Fox in Laurelville

Gary Keith Hovatter aged 26 of Laurelville and Frances Louise Fox aged 23 of Laurelville obtained a marriage license in Dupont County. He is employed by Dupont Co. and she works as an IBM operator.

Gary Keith Hovatter Laurelville Dupont Co Frances Louise Fox IBM

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ordnance By Paul Betts Roy Cross Bably United States U.S Logan Police Station Man E. Woody Lions Nelsonville Board of Education General Con A. O. Carr Hocking Valley Hospital Morman Tourist Book Club Arthur Green Lake Logan Rd Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association E. Main St Logan, Ohio Dr. Caldwell Ruby Red Stone Eternal Rock of Ages Georgia Marble Barre Guild Logan Monument Co W. Main Street Hospital Ohio Sears and Elberfeld
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