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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1969

Page

8

Hocking United Fund Sets $32,500 Goal At Luncheon

Charles Blythe new United Fund chairman urged agencies to tell their story to the public as the drive seeks a $32,300 goal. Representatives from Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Rainbow Salvation Army YWCA Red Cross attend the luncheon. House to house campaigns start October 14 after October 7 kickoff.

Logan Charles Blythe United Fund Hocking Blythe Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co New Bedford, Mass Cachalot Council Boy Scouts of America The Salvation Army YMCA Red Cross Immanuel Methodist Church Ed Runge Boy Scouts Jo Bowers Girl Scouts Maryann Bail Rainbow School Betty Chrisman Hershel Bensonhaver Salvation Army Service Unit Michael Scapparotti USC Warner Lehman YWCA George Crow

Logan Variety Show to Benefit Cancer Society

The Hocking County American Cancer Society unit announces the annual Logan charity show to be directed by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shannon with a youth segment led by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Erb. Last year raised 11841 as goals and officers for the year are listed including crusade chair Richard Erb and executive director Mrs. Betty Keller.

Logan Hocking County American Cancer Society Tueday Paul Siehi Robert Shannon Richard Erb Sieh Crusade Charlies Gilbert Charles Moore Carl Goldsberry Sandy Casto Betty Keller

Shopping Spree Is Fouled at Texaco Store

Fred Weaver heard a noise at his South Perry Texaco and grocery early Wednesday. He found about 22 boxes of groceries left in the rear and a truck tires nearby, valued at about 700 dollars. Three butcher knives and some money from a clerk’s purse were taken before the suspects fled. The incident is under investigation. Rhine Circle rummage sale at First Presbyterian Church on Washington Street runs Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday morning.

Logan Fred Weaver Texaco South Perry Wagner Road Russell Jim) Weaver Paul Hartman Nelsonville Rhoda Circle First Presbyterian Church E. Washington Street

Forest Service explained to Nelsonville Lions Club

Arthur W. Reese of Wayne National Forest outlined the service areas and goals for land purchases to expand facilities and public use. He noted forests vary in tract sizes, emphasized watershed control, and described wildlife, parks, and timber policy as core work. Reese also mentioned the 25 percent timber revenue returning to local subdivisions and that two weeks will bring a second forest discussion at Ethel's Tea Room.

Nelsonville United States Forest Service Forest Service Reese Wayne National Forest Lions Club Ethel’s Tea Room J. Lloyd Evans Max Valkinburg Valkinburg Ted Winigman

Driver Fails To Yield In Road Collision

Sigler 67 of 398 West Front Street cited for failure to yield after pulling from his driveway and striking the right rear fender of Claudia McPheron 58 as she traveled west on East Front Street. Police reported the 11 a.m. incident occurred Tuesday.

Logan — Douglas Sigler Front St East Front Street Claudia McPheron Wilson Ave

On The Square Reflects On Lost Fraternal Traditions

Wilbur Mender laments the fading of fraternal orders once vital to American life. He notes how rebuilding and progress erase old houses and farms while these groups historically guided politics, trained orators, and supported community service. He urges old line organizations to reform with veterans to defend democracy.

America United States Veterans Posts Daughters of the American Revolution Red Men Democratic United States of America

Truck Breakdown Causes Traffic Detour in Nelsonville

A heavy asphalt truck broke down on W Canal Street near Route 278 at 2:30 p m Wednesday forcing a one hour detour. The 12 ton load shifted after a rear dual tire blew out and damaged the rear axle. A wrecker towed the 1966 model truck driven by 22 year old Robert Terry Stoughton from Rockbridge Route 1 to a highway construction site.

Nelsonville W. Canal Street Canal Street Robert Terry Stoughton Rockbridge

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Athens Ohio

Helene Booth of 66 Stewart Street Athens Ohio is appointed Administratrix W.W.A. of the estate of Margaret M. The court requires creditors to file claims within four months. Dated September 22 in Athens Probate Division. Judge Harold J. 109 Rose.

Helene Booth Stewart Street Athens Ohio W.wa Margaret M. On Athens County W.W.A Albert L. Hall Scte Harold J. Rose Athens County Court Common Pleas Prebste

Administrative appointment in estate of Albert L Hall

The estate of Albert L Hall in Athens County Ohio names Booth of 66 Stewart Street Athens as Administratrix WWA. Dated September 22 1969 in Athens County Court Common Pleas Probate Division Judge Harold J Rose. The notice appears in the September 25 and October 2 1969 entries.

Jack C. Justice Patsy Ruth Justice Athens County Justice Lavelle Vanity

Names of various residents listed with transfers and dismissals

A list of individuals including Miss Mary Peyton Mrs Cleo Carpenter August F Schroeder Wilbur Williams Mrs Isabelle Chutes Oscar Mike Lopez Master Mark Bookman John Dunlay Chauncy Mrs Janet Mitchell Mrs Arlene Taylor Mrs Lois Campbell Mrs Lovella Householder Mrs Charles FE Snyder and daughter Mrs Edward Smith Lester Lytle Teal Wilson Mary Warren Master Douglas Young Betty Taylor Geraldine Shoemaker Sibyl Puckett and others. Several transferred to Grant Hospital Columbus are noted.

Mary Peyton Albany Cleo Carpenter August F. Schroeder McArthur Wilbur Williams Athens Isabelle Chutes Coolville Oscar Mike) Lopez Murray City Mark Bookman New Straitsville John Dunlavy Chauncey Janet Mitchell Nelsonville Arlene Taylor Millfield Lois Campbell Lovella Householder Shawnee Charles FE. Snyder Edward Smith Lester Lytle Teal Wilson Mary Warren Douglas Young Betty Taylor Geraldine Shoemaker Sybil Puckett Grant Hospital Columbus

Hocking Valley Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

Clarence Banfield and John E. Holdsworth of Union Furnace join admissions along with Gerald Miller and Mrs. Randall Stevens of Logan. Dismissals include Mrs. George Martin Irven Sargent Mrs. John McKee and Edward Mundy.

Clarence Banfield John E. Holdsworth Union Furnace Gerald Miller Randall Stevens Logan George Martin Irven Sargent John McKee Edward Mundy

Fall Card Festival Planned By Auxiliary

LOGAN The first annual Fall Card Festival is sponsored by the Hocking Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary on Oct. 23 at the Logan Armory. Dessert will be served at 7 30 p.m. and cards begin at 8 p.m. Donation of 1.25 dollars per person will be accepted by any TWIG member.

Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Logan Armory TWIG

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Cancer Society John Tabor Dorothy Ditty Jack Beverly Barker Cameron Jane Fox James St. Clair Dan Long Louis Jewell Gary Boyer Jim Myers Siehl Lucille Conner R. N Fender Wilbur Mender Harold J. Judge Rose Mount St. Mary Hospital Buckeye Coronado Buckeye Mart Coronado Portable John Ohio Bankamericard la Rather PT Wa
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