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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1971

Page

3

No Decision On Hospital Future In Southeast Ohio

A 1971 bulletin from Dr. John W. Cashman states no decision has been made on the future of the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital. Interim control by Dr. Charles Baldwin continues. The facility faces phasing out by July 1, 1972 amid proposals from Veterans groups and Mount St. Mary Hospital to use or lease the site.

Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital John W. Cashman Ohio Department of Health Cashman Southeast Ohio Charles Baldwin Veterans Groups Concerned Veterans Committee Veterans Administration Southeastern Ohio Congress Senate Veterans Ohio Mount St. Mary Hospital Mount St. Mary Franklin County Ben Franklin Hospital Columbus Franklin

Drunken Driving Cases Heard In Logan Courts

Logan drivers faced weekend mayor court actions on drunken driving and related offenses. Stanley Spencer, 22, Columbus, guilty on intoxication with 13 days in jail and 10 day license suspension plus costs. he also pleaded left of center for which he paid 20 and costs. William Bush received 30 days in jail with 27 suspended and 150 dollars fine. Betty Ackis paid 10 and costs for left of center. Donald Buckman 25 fined 50 and costs with 25 suspended for disturbing the peace. Avanell Campbell 57 fined 10 and costs for improper starting causing an accident. Harold Hutchinson 44 fined 50 and costs for intoxication. Delbert Norris 24 fined 15 and costs for failing to observe a traffic light. Samuel Rutter 27 fined 10 and costs for failing to observe a stop sign. Rodney Hatfield 24 forfeited bonds totaling 180 on three charges including leaving the scene and reckless operation. Other bond forfeitures listed for Richard Davis, Shirley Flood, and Walter Huffman.

M. B. Haney Stanley A. Spencer Columbus Spencer William E. Bush Betty M. Ackis Donald E. Buckman Elemon Scott Avanell V. Campbell Harold L. Hutchinson Delbert A. Norris Samuel D. Rutter Rodney L. Hatfield New Straitsville Richard L Davis Shirley Flood Walter P. Huffman

Doctors Prefer Preparation H for Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief

In a survey doctors report using Preparation H for their own or office treatment of hemorrhoidal pain. The product provides prompt temporary relief for hours and helps reduce swelling in inflamed tissues. Ointment or suppositories.

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes

Mrs Lloyd Rafferty and daughter Judith Campbell along with Martha Banik and others are dismissed. The list records new births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond McKnight of Nelsonville and a son for Mr and Mrs Joseph Mesaros of Glouster Route 3 among numerous Nelsonville and nearby-area names. The entry preserves names and residences with no further details.

Raymond McKnight Nelsonville Joseph Mesaros G’ouster Route 3 Donald Keeney Lucille Corwin Katie Hartman Mary Mohney Janet Smathers Mary Carpenter Dorothy Cottrill Lucille Dorton Glouster Amanda Hiles Millfield Jimmy Cottrill Logan Marcella Cope Jacksonville John Downhour West Rushville Barbar Oblinger Carbon Hill Charles Kemper New Straitsville Earl Sapp Athens Clara White Lloyd Rafferty Judith Campbell Martha Banik George A. Burgess Violet Ritz Clifford Jones Clyde Bobo Carrie Kirk Johnny Johnson

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Highlight Local Births and Admits

Bremen couple Rayburn Reeves welcome a son while Logan residents Charles Land and others receive births listed. The report also notes multiple admissions including Mrs. Gary Cummins Mrs. Franklin Welch and several youths and adults from Logan Haydenville and surrounding areas.

Gary Cummins Franklin Welch Michael Cook Chris Wolfe Alpha Turner Jr Fannie Blackston Ralph Moorhead Jr Logan Raymond Mills Haydenville

Two Car Crash Causes $1,000 Damage In Henderson

Damage was estimated at $1,000 after a two car collision at 8:20 a.m. Monday at Routes 2 and 35 in Henderson. Ronald R. Pullin, 23, Letart Route 2, was cited for failure to have his vehicle under control after his car hit the rear of Hunter D. Brown II, 17, Apple Grove, who had stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. Pullin said his windshield had fogged over occluding his view.

Point Pleasant Henderson Ronald Ray Pullin Letart Hunter D. Brown II Apple Grove Pullin Brown

Stamp Club To Meet In Athens At Alden Library

The December meeting of the Athens Stamp Club features a discussion of first day covers. The American First Day Cover Society prepared a color slide show on basics and common questions for collectors. The meeting is Wednesday at 8 p.m. on the third floor of Alden Library with Marvin Fletcher listed for more information.

The Athens Stamp Club Alden Library Marvin Fletcher Avon PI Athens

Hit-Skip Damages Car Door at Alexander High Game

Athens County deputies investigate a hit and run after a parked 1970 car had its side door smashed in while the Alexander High School basketball game was underway. No damage estimate given.

Athens County Sheriff's Department Alexander Charles Wingett Clearview Heights Athens

Dinner Guests Listed for Nelsonville Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Lewis of Nelsonville Route 1 included Mr. and Mrs. Pete Cherrington and daughters Vickie and Connie of Circleville, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Matheny and Robbie, Mrs. Elizabeth Matheny, Mrs. Helene Kirwan, all of Nelsonville, and Mrs. Alta Lewis of Chauncey. Airman Brent Lewis, son of the Lewis family, was home over Thanksgiving and returned to Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina Saturday.

Nelsonville Winfield Lewis Pete Cherrington Vickie Connie Circleville Eddie Matheny Robbie Elizabeth Matheny Helene Kirwan Alta Lewis Chauncey Brent Lewis Lewis Shaw Air Force Base S. C

Vets Auxiliary Sets Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the post home. Plans for the Christmas party will be made. There will be no potluck.

Nelsonville Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Nelsonville Library Receives 34 New Books

The Nelsonville Public Library has added thirty four new titles across fiction, mysteries, and non fiction. Fiction includes The Exorcist Blatty and The Time Master Tucker among others while mystery picks feature There Is No Justice Dominic and Murder At The Savoy Stowall. Non fiction covers The Hole Truth Bolt and The Late Great Planet Earth Lindsey along with several lifestyle and biography titles.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Library Blatty Condon Fadiman Fry Asa Bean Matthews Michaels Raymond Seifert Tucker Viertel Red Wolf West Thy Father Talese Cleife Collins Dominic George Pace Power Roos Savoy Stowall Bolt Jesus Boyd Cope Crawford Grotz Washington Holzer Woods Hoover Kling Lelord Kordel Kordel Eleanor and Franklin Lash Lindsey Nagasaki Marx Neuhaus

Jaycees Collect Toys for Christmas Distribution

The Nelsonville Jaycees collect usable and repairable toys for Christmas. Donors may drop items at Hocking Valley Furniture Store on W. Columbus Street or contact any Jaycee member to arrange pickup. The toys will be rejuvenated for holiday distribution.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Jaycees Hocking Valley W. Columbus Street Jaycees

Three Alarms Answered By Nelsonville Firemen

Nelsonville firemen battled three alarms over the weekend. A hotel third floor room 34 at the historic hotel had fire damage from a melted plastic waste basket owned by Clarence Kimmey. Firefighters also found a 1965 sedan on fire in the Elks Lodge parking lot owned by Aubrey Nickason. A tool shed and tree at Stanley Licht residence in Happy Hollow caught fire due to a fuel oil stove.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge Aubrey Nickason Athens Stanley Licht Happy Hollow

Juveniles Detained Over Pills Incident in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police detained several juveniles over the weekend for illegal drug use involving pills. One youth was hospitalized at Mount St. Mary for an overdose. Authorities have not disclosed the drug type. Reports indicate some juveniles have been distributing pills in the area.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Watchmaker Jeweler Wilson Baker Berry Hall N. Court M, Cash Washington St Fi Weekly Hocking Valley Hospital Floyd Goodlve Bertha Searles Robert Smith Mary Schorr Rebecca Enderle Scott Sheets Edna Sheets Marian Dille Jane Graves Terry Nelson Jesse Brooks Stamp Club Belpre, Ohio Putnam Howe Drive DIAL E. State St Bucy & Hill Armco Building Systems Budy & Hill, Inc P.O East Main Street Chillicothe Reery Tete Christ Nas North Court Street
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