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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1973

Page

7

Don Eggleston Named To Logan School Board

Don Eggleston of New Plymouth was appointed to the Logan City Board of Education to complete the late Margaret Greenman’s term. The selection, announced after a special meeting, cites Eggleston’s rural roots and prior board experience with Hocking County and Tri-County Vocational schools. He is manager of Sears in Athens.

Tri-County Vocational School Boards of Education Eggleston Dan Long Logan School Board Greenman Starr-Washington Charles Kemper Juanita Jones Garnett Jones Judith Valiquette Nancy Roach Susan Richmann Susan Altic Nettie McClain Ruth Wells June Burns Ronald W. Lampman John Elgin Paul Adams Spiros G. Vanezalos Robert Boynton Boynton Don Young Ptas East West Central Spring North Depot Main Young

Four Plead Guilty In Hocking County Grand Jury

Hocking County grand jury met at the Logan courthouse heard 20 witnesses on 17 cases and issued 16 bills. Four defendants pleaded guilty on Tuesday to breaking and entering and grand larceny. Judge Harley Meyer withheld sentencing pending probation investigations. Names listed include David Gill, Michael M. McKibben, Russell Wade, and Doug Holcomb.

Logan Hocking County Grand Jury Harley Meyer David Gill Michael M. McKibben Freisner Ave Russell Wade Doug Holcomb David R. Davis West St Elsie M. Hunter Laurelville Tracy Conrad Mary Ann DeLong Donald Wright Gore Howard E. Weaver Don Gribble N. Wood St

Chauncey Council Tightens Bike Rules After Incident

Chauncey village councilmen warned unlicensed youths to stop riding bikes in streets and alleys after a near accident. Mayor Wadley said parents will be cited and a riding area set aside, with rides to be by parent transport. Bills totaling 401.15 were approved from water sewer and street funds.

Chauncey Chauncey Village Charles Wadley Edith Cochran Charles Lowrey Barney Snodgrass John Matheny Walter Staley

Girl Uses Messenger Route To Burn Energy In Spare Time

Judy Mayles, a 12 year old from Glouster, runs a Messenger carrier route since last June to channel her energy and earn spending money. She carries 47 Sunday papers and 41 daily, has saved 46 dollars, and attends Trimble Elementary with straight A grades.

Judy Mayles Glouster Gwen Jerry Mayles Morgan Sr Judy Trimble Old Settlers Jacksonville Ohio University Barbara

Nelsonville Pool Opens for Season This Memorial Day

Nelsonville city pool opened for the summer season on Memorial Day. Hours run 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. through June 7, the last day of school for the senior high and York Elementary.

Nelsonville York

Nelsonville completes police office remodeling to modernize city hall

Clint Crighfield begins remodeling of the Nelsonville police department office with a suspended ceiling new lighting and gray paneling. Mayor Bumgardner finances most costs through federal funding as part of a city hall modernization program.

Nelsonville Police Department Clint Crihfield Donald W. Bumgardner City Hall Bumgardner Paul Altier

Jobless Claims Dip in Week Ended May 26

Logan sees unemployment claims fall with 108 fewer initial filings and 84 fewer ongoing cases compared to a year ago. Total job openings list one materials handler, one groundskeeper, one furnace installer, one auto service station mechanic, a bulldozer operator, two landscapers, two park workers, two heavy sewing machine operators, a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a domestic worker, and a church janitor, with travel and program qualification requirements noted.

Logan Athens Ohio Indiana

All Stock Is Removed From Store in Nelsonville

Liquor stocks were removed from the State Liquor Store at 45 W Columbus St as the Board of Liquor Control closed the store. Display racks and shelves were relocated by Jimmy Shafer to the Canal Street site for the new State Liquor Agency to be run by Shafer. Opening to be announced by Shafer.

Nelsonville Columbus St Board of Liquor Control Jimmy Shafer Canal Street State Liquor Agency Shafer

Local 146 to Ratify Contract With William Brooks Shoe Co

Local No. 146 United Shoe Workers Union plans a Thursday 4 p.m. meeting at Nelsonville Eagles Hall 67% W. Washington St. to ratify a new two year contract with William Brooks Shoe Co. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville United Shoe Workers Union Nelsonville Eagles Hall Washington St William Brooks Shoe Co

Hospital Admission and Discharges Report

Mount St. Mary Hospital lists admissions for Mrs. Hazel Jones from Jacksonville and names George Fenton of Marietta Edward Ley of Corning and Hubert Mender of Nelsonville. Discharges include Leslie Bryson George Pitts Mrs Darlene Campbell Mrs Olive Trace William Dye Miss Carlotta Prater and Clifford Stephenson.

Hazel Jones Jacksonville George Fenton Marietta Edward Ley Corning Hubert Mender Nelsonville Leslie Bryson George Pitts Darlene Campbell Olive Trace William Dye Carlotta Prater Clifford Stephenson

Newton Birthday Party Observes 69th Milestone

Nelsonville Newton celebrated a surprise birthday at Nelsonville City Park on Sunday. He turned 69, receiving many gifts as a wide circle of relatives and friends attended, including Maude and Donald Newton, Bernard and Carolyn North, Rita Pam, and numerous other named guests.

Nelsonville Lawrence Newton Maude Donald Newton Bernard Carolyn North Rita Pam Ronnie Buppy Jesse Betty White Tom Newton Joe Mary Cullison Connie Amy Lynn Tom Barbara McDonald Chris Bob Scott Jack Martha Parsons Harold France David Don L. Newton Jean Ralph Lott Donald Virginia Newton Robbie Gloria Lott Edward Abdella Tony Steve Mark Donnie James James Freeman Tim Wanda Lott Kim

Birth at Hocking Valley Hospital Brightens Laurelville Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Brown of Laurelville welcomed a son at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Also listed are admissions: Mrs Neil Decker of Murray City, Robert Cooper of Athens, Mrs Jesse Disbennett of South Bloomingville, Charles Jones, Harry Witsby, Pearl Skiver, Mrs Edna McDonald of Logan, plus Mrs Marlowe Rupp and son, Mrs Lacie Nelson and Emery Weekly.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Harold Brown Laurelville Neil Decker Murray City Robert Cooper Athens Jesse Disbennett South Bloomingville Charles Jones Harry Witsby Pearl Skiver Edna McDonald Logan

Fr. Cafferelli Transferred to St Joseph's Parish Burkart

The Rev. Fr. Pamphilus Cafferelli, pastor of Holy Cross Church, will become pastor of St. Joseph's Parish Burkart effective June 9. He had been appointed after the death of Rev. Fr. Anthony Nickel. Rev. Fr. George Goodbout is named administrator of Holy Cross.

Glouster Pamphilus Cafferelli Holy Cross Catholic Church St. Joseph’s Burkart Cafferelli Holy Cross Anthony Nickel George Goodbout

Stanley Richards Leaves Intensive Care After Michigan Crash

Glouster report states Stanley Richards son of Mr and Mrs Norman Richards now out of intensive care after a train truck collision in Trenton Michigan. He is a patient in Seaway Hospital room 238 Trenton and expected to stay some time. Nelsonville Catherine Dalton cited by police for radar speed check driving 43 mph in 25 zone on Fort Street waived hearing before mayoral court and paid 18 dollars and costs.

Glouster Stanley Richards Norman Richards Trenton Mich Richards Seaway Hospital Nelsonville Catherine Dalton Jackson St Fort Street Rolland Chalphant Trimble Shirley Bickley James Dixon Donna Malone Virginia Mesaros Raymond McCollister Shirley Losey Richard Clemons William P. Newton Charles A. Roberts Murray City Evelyn J. McCray James Curtis Andrews Jimmie R. Brammer Jacksonville

Miss Thornton Completes Plans For Wedding

Plans for the marriage of Miss Judy Thornton daughter of Mr and Mrs Addison Thornton New Haven W Va and Ernest Ike Elson Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Elson Spencer Racine have been completed The ceremony will be held Saturday at 730 pm at the Pentecostal Church Route 124 east of Racine with William Hoback officiating and Mrs William Hayman providing wedding music The open church custom will be observed and a reception will follow at the bride’s home

Racine Judy Thornton Addison Thornton New Haven W. Va Ernest Ike Elson Spencer Elson Spencer Route 124 William Hoback William Hayman

Glouster Court Hearings Report 13 Cases May 29 1973

Glouster Mayor Meade presided over thirteen cases with five bonds forfeited. Delilah Dixon faced three charges including fleeing an officer and assault at Burr Oak Lounge, with fines and bonds totaling over $150. Other cases involved disorderly conduct, traffic radar violations, and a divorce filing in Meigs County.

Glouster Meade Delilah Dixon Robert McCray Burr Oak Lounge Jam Bar

Paving Contract Awarded in Glouster Village

The Glouster council awarded a repaving and sealing contract to Shelly Co. for $6638.84. The job covers streets not coated last year and includes a June 7 public meeting at 7:30 p.m. to discuss parking in the business district with one-sided parking proposed.

Glouster Shelly Co Glouster Council Paul Meade

Chauncey Personalities and Senior Club Meet

Chauncey notices list visits by Chauncey residents and relatives to Lexington Avenue Oklahoma City and Maryland. The Friendly Circle Senior Citizen Club meets Friday at 6 p.m. for potluck and business. hostesses are Shafer McCoy Smith Bartoe and Bolin. members bring table service.

Chauncey Senior Citizen’s Club Forrest Shafer Elizabeth McCoy Mae Smith Opal Bartoe Virgene Bolin

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Don Eggleston Logan School Norma Gable Hocking Ruth McWilliams Gerald K. Sinnott Spring Hill Place Thomas Sprouse Union Furnace Harold Tipton Cleo H. Bierly Corina Stump Gary McGlothlin Ruth Keck James Wend Floyd D. Riggs Messenger Wilbur Mendez Rascal Tommy McMannis Virgil Grandy John Dishong Laurie Wagner Cathy Jewell Susan Rosser Theresa Dearth Curt Inman McMannis Nelsonville Area Mister Jesus Alexander Campbell Christian Church Disciples of of Christ Hocking Valley Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Paul A. Johnson Mount St. Mary Hospital Newton Fr. Cafferelli Speeder Miss Thornton W. Union Bankamericard the Messenger Thurs Jesse Roberts Rendville Pomeroy Meigs County Betty Canter Stewart Randy Kranyik Charles Love Malta Athens County John van Dyke Julie Jennie New Carlisse Cynthia Pendergrass Lexington Avenue Alice Shumway May Avenue David K. Hadlock Jimmy Oklahoma City Okla Gene Cole Lexington Park Cole Waterloo New Marshfield James Carter Columbus William G. Abdella Converse Street Carters Alk Senss Dad Fathers Day
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