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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1971

Page

3

Long Term Unit Jeopardized by Hospital's Financial Struggles

Logan correspondent Ruth Wilkinson reports the Long Term Care Unit near Hocking Valley Community Hospital faces opening delays due to cash shortages after a failed levy. Trustees discuss debt, past utilities totaling over 50,000, and plans to sue delinquent accounts while seeking county funding options.

Ruth Wilkinson Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital David Arledge Arledge Max Davidson Art Gasser Fred Walters Leonard Ferguson Wesley Cannon Hocking County

Flexible Denture Care Improves Comfort and Confidence

Dentures that fit well reduce embarrassment from slipping teeth. A denture adhesive can provide a longer firmer hold for steadier chewing. Use FASTEETH denture adhesive powder for added security and comfort, and see your dentist regularly.

Asteeth

Logan Woman Overdoses At Home In Weekend Incident

Hocking County Sheriff reports three auto accidents weekend with one overdose case. Shirley Flood, 26, Logan Route 1, found unconscious with empty pill vial. taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Other crashes involved Robert L. Barton 73, Adelphis, speeding. Steve Barstow 21, New Straitsville Route 1, excessive speed. Manley G. Morgan 18, Logan Route 3, cited for unsafe vehicle after a collision on Hunter Street.

LOGAN Hocking County Shirley Flood Hocking Valley Community Hospital Earl C. Sheets W. Hunter St Robert L. Barton Adelphis Barton Steve Barstow New Straitsville Sweaty Road Barstow Manley G. Morgan Hunter Street Elm Street Morgan Robert L. Stewart

Disturbing The Peace Fines Paid In Two Towns

WELLSTON Mayor Jimmy Morrow fined Bill Miller 40 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. Linda Miller paid 30 dollars for disturbing the peace. Diane S. Moore paid 10 dollars for having no operators license. John K. Loper paid 19 dollars for running a red light. NELSONVILLE area schools will be dismissed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

Wellston Jimmy Morrow Bill Miller Miller Linda Miller Diane S. Moore John K. Loper

Two Drivers Cited In Wellston Wrecks

Wellston police investigated three accidents over the weekend filing charges against two drivers. Earl D. Bocock backed into Howell L. Profitt at Driving Park Road and State Road 93, claiming he was pushing another vehicle. Helen P. Colley was cited to juvenile court for excessive driving in relation to a one car wreck on Honeysuckle Lane. A separate Friday collision on Ninth Street involved Craig Gray and Freda Alma Rowland with minor damage.

Wellston Earl D. Bocock Jackson Howell L. Profitt Driving Park Road State Road Bocock Profitt Helen P. Colley Honeysuckle Lane Miss Colley

Nelsonville Winter Carnival a Huge PTA Success

The Nelsonville Elementary Winter Carnival sponsored by the PTO drew a large crowd at Nelsonville Elementary School Saturday. Ways and Means Committee called the event a huge success and praised all who assisted with the program.

Nelsonville

Mount St Mary Birth for Cheeseman Couple

Mr and Mrs Homer Cheeseman of Nelsonville Route 1 welcomed a son. Admitted Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Arley Howard Nelsonville Route 2 Andrew Secoy Glouster Route 2 Alfred Wright Glouster Route 3 Mrs Minnie Ryan Trimble Mrs Margaret Hayes Nelsonville dismissed Miss Jane Ann Decker Mrs Katherine Watkins.

Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Arley Howard Nelsonville Andrew Secoy Glouster Alfred Wright Minnie Ryan Trimble Margaret Hayes Jane Ann Decker Katherine Watkins

Eastern versus Southwestern basketball game rescheduled

The Eastern high school game between Eastern and Southwestern is moved to Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Eastern High School.

Reedsville Pagar Eastern High School

Eight Cases Heard In Chauncey Court Docket

Mayor Charles Wadley presided as Chauncey court listed eight cases. William Cooper Millfield faced unsafe operation charges with fines totaling 33.80 dollars, Larry Vincent Athens route 3 18.80, Don Cunningham Chauncey 18.80. Boots Clark The Plains 50 and 25 for leaving scene and license violation. John Barnes Poston 30 for leaving scene. Cecil Hart Beaumont found guilty of assault and fined 2280. Thomas Stechschulpe Chauncey 20 for dog license and letting dog run loose. dog warden John Villars filed charges.

Chauncey Charles Wadley William Cooper Millfield Larry Vincent Athens Rt. 3 Don Cunningham Boots Clark the Plains Clark John Barnes Poston Sou BO Cecil A. Hart Beaumont Victor Barnhart

Twig Four Christmas Bazaar Plans Finalized

Ten members and five guests of Twig Four Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild met in the hospital coffee shop. They set final plans for the Christmas Bazaar on December 3 and 4 and arranged a Christmas party with gift exchange for December 16 at 6 30 p.m. at Mrs James Schultz home Nelsonville Route 1.

Nelsonville Twig Four Mount St. Mary Hospital

Chauncey Club Meetings and Service Schedule

Chauncey meetings fill the week with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts sessions. Millfield church groups include Junior Choir, CYF and an ecumenical Thanksgiving service at Chauncey Christian Church with several local denominations.

Chauncey Boy Scouts Chauncey Girl Scouts Millfield Christian Church Johnson Jacksonville Millfield Chauncey Christian Church Millfield Christian and United Methodist Churches Chauncey Saint Jude Church

Hospital appoints new medical staff and October statistics

New appointments include Altaf Hussain MD and others in pathology and opthomology. October census averaged 33.6 patients with 22 surgery in hospital and 28 births, plus 249 ER visits. Rachelmacher Clinic logged 33 new patients and 67 follow ups. Board notes no October financial statement and urges securing operating levy through a special election.

Altaf Hussain Leonard D. Sells Horace B. Davidson Jr Mel A. Davis Henry G. Croci Rachelmacher Bontrager

Seven Fines and Forfeitures In Hocking County Court

Judge James Stilwell levied seven fines and forfeited five bonds in Hocking County Court. Fines included Glen A. Gartner of 132 W. Main St for speeding 45 with costs. George F. Cady of Athens for speeding and license suspension. Rex Allen of Athens for speeding. Franklin D. Cutlip of New Marshfield for operating an unsafe vehicle. Steven W. Barstow of New Straitsville Route 1 for excessive speed. and Robert L. Barton of Adelphi for excessive speed. Bonds forfeited were Barbara L. Roth of Columbus, Daniel O. Jones of Cleveland, John C. Cardi of Columbus, John D. Corne Jr. of Laurelville, and Jerry M. Connor of 205 North St for speeding or related offenses.

New Marshfield Steven W. Barstow New Straitsville Robert L. Barton Adelphi Barbara L. Roth Columbus Daniel O. Jones Cleveland John C. Cardi John D. Corne Jr Laurelville Jerry M. Connor North St

Local Logan Families Welcome Newborns and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Larry Gillespie of Logan announce a son. Mrs Lyda Hunter of McArthur welcomes a child. Miss Jill Frasure and Mrs Shirley Flood of Logan. Mrs Hazel Blosser and Mrs Gene Pearsall and son are also named in the notice.

Larry Gillespie Logan Lyda Hunter, McArthur Jill Frasure Shirley Flood Hazel Blosser Gene Pearsall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women’s Auxiliary Twig Anita Orwig Margaret Price Carol Geiger Margie Belville Barton Hall Logan Clay Products Co Roy Bontrager Ralph Dennis Blose Roy R. Bontrager J. Ward Doering Jan S. Matthews T. J. Najm John E. Rauch Paul W. Siehl L. W. Starr Kenneth P. Turner Owen F. Yaw Arthur R. Cohen John J. Cranley William D Monger Robert C. Harsh J. D. Hutchison G. W. LeSar David C. Lifer David H. Shheidler L H. Arling James J. Arbaugh C. Ayers John R. Bowling Stewart F. Stock Rudolfo Bruno Philip Golding George P. Hummel William S. Jasper D. D. Rackley Wilford D. Nusbaum G. B. Snider Edward D. Sparks Nicholas J. Teteris Robert C. Turton Xtraordinary Bank Tralee Nelsonville-York City Tri-County Joint Vocational High School Tri-County Technical College Christmas Club F.d.1.c Bank Athens Ohio Mount St. Mary Homer Cheeseman Thomas Stechschulpe John Villars Athens Retail Merchants Assn Santo Hocking Valley Hospital Nationwide Insurance Tippett West State St Roger W. Wole Fert St Wellowville Harold Swisher Paul Williams West State Nationwide Mutual Insurance CO Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance CO Nationwide Life Insurance CO Miirro Manhattan Arvest Marting’s Gift Dept ITN Court Street
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