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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1963
Page
5
The city awaits Brown Associates report on Nelsonville water works and distribution. The study covers plant and system needs, groundwater testing, and potential new intake. Hardness comparisons and cost implications for extending service beyond the city are discussed alongside hospital insurance premium decisions for city employees.
New Straitsville residents used a lottery after tied counts to decide the mayoral race. The unofficial tally on election night had Don Brown ahead 173 to 171 over Richard Sayre, but a recount tied at 172 each, prompting the Perry County Board of Elections to draw lots to determine the winner. A further recount was planned for a village office, and Virgil Litman requested a council recount after losing by one vote.
Dismissals recorded for Gerald Devol of Carbon Hill Charles Mitchell Mary E Brenick and Charles Howdyshell Logan and Bonnie Sue Riddle Logan.
The will of Julia A. Donahue was probated Monday naming Julia Stump as executrix. Her children Mary Elizabeth Higekins Chevy Chase Md Francis White Urbanna John Donahue Columbus William Donahue Columbus Julia Stump Columbus Patrick Donahue Springfield and James Donahue Urbana share equally. The Clifford Eugene Thompson will was probated Monday naming Roxie Thompson as executrix and leaving one dollar to each child with the remainder to his wife.
Logan City police report a break in at the Heine Packing Co tool shed between Thursday and Monday. Entry was gained by a window on the east side. Wrenches hacksaw blades and a screwdriver missing. Theft investigation ongoing.
Nelsonville City Board of Education approves a Basic Introduction Course In Fire Fighting for adults taught by Lloyd Gill at 144 for a 36 hour program under the State Department of Education. The district will be reimbursed by the state.
Logan The Hocking County Extension Office invites 4-H members to request free tree plantings from the Ohio Division of Forestry. Six species are offered, with a minimum order of 200 trees, due by January 2 1964. Deliveries occur late March or early April, and 4-H clubs aim for 12 000 plantings in 1964.
Local clubs and groups list meetings and events across Hogan, including potlucks, book clubs, study sessions, demonstrations, and charitable activities. Entries note hosts, venues such as D of A hall Westminster House and churches, and start times from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with several events at 7:30 p.m. and note changes of place or date.
A compiled hospital admissions column lists patients by town and surname including Floyd Carter Nelsonville Route 1 George Sanders Corning Arthur Morrison New Plymouth Stella Dyer Glouster Loren Holmes Barbara Weston Buchtel Lillian Griffith Shawnee Goldie Brunston Cathy Flowers Eddy Flowers Nelsonville Julia Lave Stella Krotche Ruth Sheles suchtel Beatrice Stephenson Murray City.
The Hocking County sheriff reports two weekend crashes. At 6 55 p.m. on Route 83 South near Route 328 a vehicle driven by Larry Eugene Smith struck hogs from a nearby field, killing all the trees and causing minor damage. A second two car collision on Route 664 North involved Lester A Sheets and Kenneth D Specht. Specht was cited for driving left of center.
Circle 8 at First Presbyterian meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in social rooms. City Police Auxiliary gathers Wednesday 7 30 p m in city council chambers per Chief Val kinburg. Rev Roy Ackrom to preach at Longstreth Pilgrim Holiness Thursday evening. Rev Samuel Pettit to lead services Friday to Sunday at 7 p m nightly. Boy Scout Troop meets 7 p m Tuesday at the Pythian building. Merico Chrys Cinc tavo Diaz Ordaz PRI nomination signals near election in Mexico.
Two drivers in Nelsonville forfeited bonds on traffic counts Monday. John E. Parmniter of Athens paid $30 for unsafe operation while Donald Vlasak of Parma forfeited $20 for passing on the right. Chester W. Carver of Columbus pleaded not guilty to passing at an intersection and was found guilty, fined $10 and costs. Ralph E. Davis of 407 West Franklin Street was fined $10 and costs after being found guilty of assault and battery. he had entered a plea of not guilty.
McArthur Chapter F H A staged a style show featuring garments sewn in classes. Models included Linda Zimmerman Patty Dixon Judy Ward and Cheryl Ward with Marilyn Williamson and Ethel Coleman narrating. Escorts Larry and John Boyer demonstrated boys wear. Partners visited Zaleski for March and Betty Newton from Ohio Fuel Gas Co spoke on Holiday Heirlooms. Mothers and advisor Mrs Newsom attended. Riverside Methodist Hospital patient Samuel Warren Edwards Sr. requests visitors, room 30a.
One person was injured in a track accident Monday afternoon on Route 278 north of Athel Hocking County Line, according to the State Highway Patrol.
In Gallipolis on Tuesday November 19 1963 the B P W Club awarded annual honors to local residents including Mrs hi and 1% ef Larry Howard. Dwight or Dick The roll K PM are Johan Eilat.
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