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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1971
Page
2
Judge James Stilwell sentenced Owen R. White to three days in jail and $200 fine with 30 day license suspension after pleading guilty to intoxicated driving. Several others were fined for speeding or public intoxication, with multiple forfeitures totaling various amounts.
Mrs Leda Lambert and others hosted a stork shower for Mrs Hubert Lambert at her Logan home. Prizes went to Mrs Amy Swart and others, door prize to Tangee Clark. Guest list included numerous local families and friends. Refreshments were served and gifts opened.
James Varner of Amesville found two tires on his car sliced and wrenches missing from the sedan on Railroad Street near the high school athletic field. He reported the theft occurred while he attended the Nelsonville York Ft. Frye football game and police are investigating.
Twig Six members of Mount St. Mary Hospital will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Judy Bodyer 131 Fayette Street. Members are observing guest night and each member is reminded to bring a guest.
In Nelsonville two Sunday morning accidents involved a foreign model auto owned by Charles Lechleidner overturning on Lake Burr Oak Blvd. A second crash followed when Don's Cab sedan driven by Larry Rosser swerved to avoid the wreck, hitting a guard rail. both drivers escaped serious injury and no citations were issued.
Seven members attended Circle One of First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville for the November meeting at Ida Duskey’s home. Mrs. Roy Ballard spoke on the United Nations Seminar she attended in New York. Lois Oakley led devotions and readings. The December 14 gathering will be at Rev. and Mrs. Roy Ballard’s home with a 6 p.m. Christmas dinner.
A Women's Society for Christian Service group was organized at Carbon Hill Methodist Church. Officers include Dorothy Spence president Helen Hawk vice president Barbara Ohlinger secretary Peggy Berry treasurer Jane Martin missionary chairman Venus Dane Arlene Lauderbach program committee Penny Joyce Judy Warix membership. Meetings are the second Tuesday each month inviting all church women to join. The Rev Mrs Florence Arkly Haydenville is pastor.
A list of births and residents linked to Mount St. Mary Hospital notes includes families from Nelsonville Glouster Athens and nearby areas. The records name parents and newborns along with several local residents and family members across multiple towns and routes.
Four drivers were fined and two bonds forfeited Saturday in Mayor's Court. Charles W. Wilson of Las Cruces pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined 150 dollars plus costs and sentenced to three days in jail. Donald E. Barron of 107 W. Main St. pleaded guilty to driving without a license and left the scene of an accident, fined 50 dollars plus costs. Barron also pleaded guilty to leaving the scene. Robert E. Henning of New Straitsville pleaded guilty to making unnecessary noise and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Bonds forfeited were George D. Scott for 50 dollars on an assault charge and Delmar D. Spring for 50 dollars on intoxication. LOGAN M. S. Pond of McCray and Pond attended a tax seminar in Chicago hosted by Association of Illinois at the Sherman Hotel.
Approximately 150 guests attended a Sunday reception at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville for Mr. and Mrs. James Parsons. Parsons began as hospital administrator, the first layman in the post, with Sisters of St. Francis as hostesses and the Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild handling refreshments.
The Hocking Valley Central Labor Council meets at the Nelsonville Eagles Hall at 7 30 p m to discuss The Wage and Price Freeze How Will It Affect The Working People and The Health And Safety Act of 1970. President Charles Pancake says other agenda items will be covered and invites all union members in good standing to attend.
Pirate Roberto Clemente led Pittsburgh with a .314 batting mark last season, ranking fourth in the National League. His strong hitting anchored the Pirates offense.
Beltone announces a free offer for those who hear but do not understand words. A non-operating tiny Beltone aid will be sent to respondents at no cost or obligation. The ultra light unit weighs under a third of an ounce and sits at ear level with no body head wires. Respondents are urged to write Dept. 9291 Beltone Electronics Corp 4201 W Victoria Chicago IL 60646.
Logan The Hocking County Sheriff’s Department cited Harold R. Rowland of Rockbridge Route 1 for excessive speed after a one car crash on Buck Run Saturday. His vehicle traveling south on Route 374 failed to negotiate a curve, left the road, crossed back and off the right side through a fence.
A warm air mass from the south drives near record highs with lows in the upper 50s and highs above 70 for several days. Ohio sits between two warm fronts, with fair skies and warm conditions through mid week then showers and cooler weather later.
The Tri County CAA Board of Trustees will meet at Logan Senior High School on Thursday November 18 at 7 30 p m. The agenda includes committee reports seating of new members credit union recommendations and results of the Washington Trip. The meeting is open to the public.
George Noel Barkhurst 28 of 716 Wood St reports he apparently fell asleep at 12 48 PM Saturday while traveling east on Third Street and struck a parked car owned by Jane Hamrick 21 of 1253 Third St. Barkhurst cited for failure to maintain a safe distance ahead.
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