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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

4

Therapy Services Added at Mount St. Mary Hospital Wing

Mount St. Mary Hospital adds a dedicated physical therapy wing the only such unit between Parkersburg and Columbus. William Musser leads the department with Terry Morgan assisting. a Sisters of St Francis member will run it fulltime. Construction financed by Hill-Burton and Appalachian funds plus the order’s support. The wing provides hydrotherapy, diathermy, ultrasound, traction, and space for staff offices and patient rooms. therapy patients are physician-referred.

Homes Mount St. Mary Hospital Parkersburg Columbus William Musser Chillicothe Hill-Burton Appalachian Sisters of St Francis

Twig VI Plans TV Set Donation for County Fair

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Twig VI unit will accept donations for a 19 inch portable television to be part of the county fair project on September 13. The purchase was approved at a meeting held at Ruth's Greenhouse and Mrs. Ed Runge's home, with eight floral arrangements made and plans discussed for an auxiliary card event featuring a Twiggy doll made of 100 one dollar bills.

Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Twig VI Ruth Ed Runge Twig

Oliver Case Dismissed in Hocking Valley Hospital Suit

Judge Harley Meyer in Common Pleas Court dismissed the case of the Hocking Valley Community Hospital against Oliver et al on defendant’s motion. He ordered Lawrence McKibben to pay temporary alimony of 40 dollars weekly for support of minor children and 100 dollars in expenses by June 15.

LOGAN Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Hocking Valley Community

Births and Admissions at Mount St Marys Hospital and Holzer Hospital

Births reported for Mr and Mrs Dennis Sav age a son in Buchtel. Admissions include Ice Morgan Glouster Route 2 Bonnie Calvin Shawnee Walter Lang Jr Nelsonville John Roberts Glouster Route 1 Penny Wolfe Nelsonville Susan Dickerson Carbondale Christina Bartlett Athens Route 2 Jean Olds Albany Raymond Pritchard and son Berley E Ousley and twins Cheryl Johnson Hulda Swart Stoner Mildred Anders Walter McDivit Mable Ambrose Christine Higgins Jack Dalton Howard R Myers William Vincent plus Mike Ohlinger admitted to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for observation in room 326 on Tuesday.

Ice Morgan Glouster Bonnie Calvin Shawnee Walter Lang Jr Nelsonville John Roberts Penny Wolfe Susan Dickerson Carbondale Christina Bartlett Athens Jean Olds Albany Raymond Pritchard Berley E. Ousley Cheryl Johnson Hulda Swart Russell Stoner Mildred Anders Walter McDivit Mable Ambrose Christine Higgins Jack Dalton Howard R Myers William Vincent Mike Ohlinger Poplar St Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Bishop Mussie Attends Mount St. Mary Hospital Wing Dedication

In Nelsonville the Most Rev. John King Mussie will preside at the dedication of Mount St. Mary Hospital’s first physical therapy wing. A 4 p.m. ceremony is for invited guests, with a public open house Sunday June 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event includes clergy and lay officials, a tribute to Alice Kelso, and remarks by hospital trustees and staff.

Nelsonville John King Mussie Mount St. Mary Hospital Massie John Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Paul Johnson Hocking Valley Christian Churches Roy Ballard First Methodist Church Alice Kelso Roy Cross Athens Kelso Hospital Guild Nelsonville Board of Trade Red Cross Wiliam Musser Chillicothe Marietta Peoples Bank Public Square

Nelsonville Alumni Banquet Is Planned

Nelsonville High School alumni plan a May 31 banquet at 6 30 p m in the Tri County Vocational High School cafeteria with a buffet dinner and dance to follow at the Elks Ballroom Tickets cost five dollars for the banquet and dance, three dollars for a banquet only, and two dollars fifty cents for a dance only Reservations close Saturday and tickets are available at local shops and offices The event marks the first annual alumni meeting with nine classes holding reunions

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Bob Wilson Tri- County Wilson's Foster's Drugs the Peoples Bank Hoffman's Appliance the Electric Co Kuhn S. Davis Grocery Tri-County Vocational-Technical School Wilson Bob Mohney Spencer Spenny) Steenrod Tom's River N. J Treva Shaw Elks Ballroom Larry Lawrence Kimberly

Lawmen Recover Four Cars After Thefts At University Volkswagen

Lawmen from Athens police and the Athens County sheriff recovered four used autos stolen from University Volkswagen Thursday night. A broken chain at the lot on Stimson Ave allowed thieves to drive away with cars whose keys were left in the ignitions. Each department recovered two vehicles with deputies finding one at County Road 24 and 57, another on Harmony Road, police locating another near Route 50E below the Columbia Gas Co. building, and a fourth on Route 50E at County Road 24.

Ahens Athens County Sheriff's Office University Volkswagen Stimson Ave Harmony Road Columbia Gas Co Flues

Professor Honored as Veracruz Visiting Professor

Dr. Wallace J. Cameron of Ohio University is named a distinguished teacher and technical consultant at the University of Veracruz in Xalapa. He will direct the Ohio University Mexico summer program, return for a sabbatical, and serve as a visiting Veracruz faculty member. Break halts pool fill in Nelsonville as water main breaks.

Wallace J. Cameron Ohio University University of Veracruz Xalpa Mex Mexico Cameron Xalapa Ohio Veracruz Nelsonville Sylvania Ave Bessemer Buchtel Monday Creek

Logan Area Festival Draws 150 Attendees at Maxville

The LOGAN A Spring Festival was held Monday night at Maxville Elementary School under Sarah Spofforth guidance. Principal D P Davis announced the event was most successful with approximately 150 attendees.

Logan Maxville Sarah Spofforth Logan City D. P. Davis

Loyal Berean Class Meets In Glouster

The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ met Thursday evening in the church social rooms. Mrs Evelyn Vernon led opening prayer. Scriptures from St Paul to Corinth read by Mrs Harley J Kittle. Readings by Mrs Alex Docie Mrs Joe Mesaros Mrs N R Maxwell and Miss Arlene Davis. Plans discussed to improve the church grounds. Refreshments served to 11 members and one guest Miss Davis of Jacksonville.

Glouster Church of Christ Evelyn Vernon Corinth Harley J. Kittle Alex Docie Joe Mesaros N. R. Maxwell Arlene Davis Miss Davis Jacksonville

Executor sues for 5500 damages in Logan suit

Logan Thomas Hite as executor of Ida B Poling s estate sues Jacob A Keller administrator of Thomas Dillons estate for 5500 dollars plus costs. The action names 315 Warner Ave Logan as the address involved.

Logan Thomas Hite Ida B. Poling Newark Jacob A. Keller Thomas Dillon Warner Ave

Association Plans Dinner For June 3

Nine members attended the North American Benefit Association meeting at Mrs. Howard Miner's home in Nelsonville. Plans were made for a June 3 dinner at Chandler's Restaurant. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Martha Neikirk, a 54 year member.

Nelsonville North American Benefit Association Howard Miner W. Franklin Street Chandler's Martha Neikirk Order George Schoonover Grace Lax Robert Steenrod Randall Steenrod Madison Street

VEW Names New Officers In Nelsonville

VEW Post 3467 and Post Auxiliary set a joint installation tonight at the Post home with a 7 p.m. dinner. Dale McNamee will become Post Commander as other officers include Senior and Junior Vice Commanders and Trustees. Nelsonville York High School hosts the Junior Senior Prom Saturday at TriCounty Vocational High School cafeteria along with May 29 baccalaureate practice, June 3 Senior Night, and June 8 commencement in the high school gym.

Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Dale McNamee York High School TriCounty

Metzler Named Deputy Administrator in Columbus District

Logan Route 2 resident Logan route 2 Metzler has been appointed deputy administrator in charge of the Columbus district office of the Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation. He has served as acting deputy since November 1 1968 and previously joined the bureau December 1 1955 as a claims investigator in the Logan office.

Logan Spurgeon Metzler Columbus Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Metzler L. Spurgeon Metzler Circleville Jackson High School Navy Medical Corps June Kevin Dean Logan Route 2 Barry Allan Bonnie Stacie Lynn Metviers Logan Trinity Methodist Church

Five Fined In Logan Court Action

Logan Mayor’s Court Wedneday night fined five defendants and forfeited three bonds. Carlos P. Thompson 28 The Plains received 25 dollars and costs for resisting arrest and 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Virgil Wayne Davis 22 Laurelville was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving the wrong way on a one way street. Richard Dale Nixon 43 Logan paid 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation. James F. Brandt 22 Logan and Melvin Estep 19 Logan each had 19 dollar fines and costs with fines suspended for improper passing and improper starting respectively.

Logan Carlos P. Thompson the Plains Virgil Wayne Davis Laurelville Richard Dale Nixon James F. Brandt Melvin Estep

Pinewood Derby Held by Chauncey Cub Scouts Pack 78

Chauncey Cub Scout Pack 78 held a Pinewood Derby at the Parish House. Tom Crabtree won first place, Tim Lucas second, Alan Robinson third, with Kevin Cline Paul Smith Jimmy Lyons and Jim Hillister also competing. Cub master Woody Lucas leads the group sponsored by the Christian Church.

Chauncey Tom Crabtree Tim Lucas Alan Robinson Kevin Cline Paul Smith Jimmy Lyons Jim Hillister The Christian Church Woody Lucas

Goulds Visit Millfield Ties In Coshocton Family

Chauncey Gould and his wife Mrs. Paul Gould of Coshocton formerly Millfield were visitors Wednesday with Mrs. Hazel Earich in Millfield.

Chauncey Paul Gould Coshocton Millfield Hazel Earich

National Guard on Duty as Campus Tensions Persist

Police at North Carolina A and T University in Greensboro wounded three officers and a bystander in a gunfight as guardsmen reinforced patrols. In Berkeley, Governor Reagan said National Guard troops would stay as long as needed after clashes over a People’s Park and a fatal shooting.

Associated Press North Carolina A&t University Greensboro National National Guard University of California Berkeley Ronald Reagan Lewis C. Dowdy Berkeley James Rector Reagan Anaheim Rector

OU Branch Adds Nursing Program

Ohio University Portsmouth will add a two year nursing program in fall 1969 led by dean Ralph D. Smith and coordinator Miss Gladys Scott. The program includes hospital lab work and leads to an associate degree and RN board eligibility.

Ohio University-Portsmouth Ralph D. Smith Gladys Scott Portsmouth Portsmouth Area Miss Scott

Investigators challenge hunger reports on errors

Congressional probes found false and misleading hunger claims in CBS Hunger In America and Hunger USA. The House panel cited misstatements about infant deaths and misused photographs while noting missing context on hunger in Mississippi. Whitten urged media objectivity amid debates on funding for hunger programs.

Washington Congressional United States Columbia Broadcasting System America Citizens Crusade Against Poverty USA House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Jamie L. Whitten D-Miss Whitten CBS San Antonio, Tex U.S.A Mississippi House Senate Agriculture Committee George S. McGovern South Dakota

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Transfers

Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Mrs Orland Bond Paul Cruise Kerwood Martin Logan John Oliver and Mrs Mollie McVey. Transferred to Lancaster Fairfield Hospital were Mrs Charles Smith and others.

Orland Bond Paul Cruise Kerwood Martin Logan John Oliver Robert Huston Mollie McVey Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Charles Smith

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Oliver Case Mount St. Marys Hospital Dennis R. Savage Mussie Earl F. Mathews Insurance Eer F. Mathews Earl A Hooper John J. Lavelle Money Action Association VEW Jake Jake’s Sandwich Shop South Court Street Athens, Ohio Moose Hall Camerons North Carolina San Francisco New York City College Trimble Lodge 557 FAM Old Settlers 6Th Street Bridge First National Bank Welsonyville Belk Donald K. Barstow Don Barstow Mill ST Assole Vassarette Antron nylom-Lycra Vassarettes North Court St
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