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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1969

Page

5

Mansfield urges Viet stand-still cease-fire plan

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield advocates a stand-still cease-fire in Vietnam with U S troops firing only if attacked and aims for a coalition government and eventual all Vietnamese elections. He backs political consultations including Communists and non-Communist dissidents to form a coalition before withdrawal.

Sen. Mansfield Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Nixon Montana Democrat United States Vietnam Mansfield Massachusetts Harold E. Hughes Iowa New York Hughes Scott South Vietnam Paris

Scouts Take Part in Hocking Camporee

Logan reports the Hocking District Boy Scouts annual Fall Camporee at L. D. Harris Farm with 15 unit leaders and 85 scouts led by Campmaster Jim Ditty and District Scout Executive Earl Flick. Patrol and troop awards went to multiple patrols with ribbons and prizes for top finishers. Religious services were held Sunday morning by Rev. Harold Fuller before closing ceremonies.

Harold Fuller Flngle

Hocking Bar Elects Meyer To Preside

Logan Ohio The Hocking County Bar Association elected Judge Harley Meyer as president to begin January 1 Edwin Johnston becomes vice president replacing Hubert Lappen Chris Veidt is secretary treasurer The guest speaker at Blosser's Restaurant was Frank Martens of the Ohio State Legal Services Association outlining programs for 28 Appalachian counties in Southeastern Ohio

Logan Hocking County Bar Association Harley Meyer Edwin Johnston Hubert Lappen Chris Veidt Blosser’s Frank Martens Ohio State Legal Services Association Appalachian Ohio

Nelsonville installs suction pipe to lower flood pump intake

Nelsonville completes extension of the suction pipe to the bottom of the storm sewer at Fulton Street flood pump. The extra pipe lowers the intake level for the pump, improving flood water control, per Mayor Earl Hilleary.

Nelsonville Fulton Street Earl Hilleary

Youth Fellowship Officers to Be Installed at Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church in Nelsonville will install new officers for the Senior High Youth Fellowship during Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. session led by Rev. Roy Ballard. Miss Marty Howe will lead devotions. Junior High Youth Fellowship plans a 3 p.m. gathering at the church before a Lake Hope trip with Cindy Covert and Chris Walker delivering devotions and the program.

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Roy Ballard Marty Howe Lake Hope Cindy Covert Chris Walker

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Dismissals

Mr and Mrs Richard Kline Logan welcomed a daughter. Kathleen Leonard admitted from Logan. Dismissals include Master Michael Myers Mrs Richard Conrad and daughter Mrs Joseph Foltz and Herbert T Nunnally. Nelsonville Elks Lodge serves breakfast Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elks Clubrooms Hocking Street public invited.

Richard Kline Logan Kathleen Leonard Michael Myers Richard Conrad Joseph Foltz Herbert T. Nunnally Nelsonville Elks Lodge Elks

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and Local Notices

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list admissions including Sharon Kennedy Richard Kanode Susan Decker and Elmer Glanemann among others. Local notices report a 14 day liquor permit suspension for Ben L Brouse from Oct 23 to Nov 6 and student body officer elections at Nelsonville York Junior High.

Sharon Kennedy Buchtel Richard Kanode Logan Susan Decker Nelsonville Elmer Glanemann Corning Ohio Department of Liquor Contro Ben L. Brouse 33 Villa Lega

Veterans Day Memorial Plans At Logan High School

Plans for the second annual Veterans Day service at Logan High School include a 11 a.m. ceremony November 11 at the athletic field with a potential auditorium program. A parade invites veteran floats with $5 per entry and prizes for the top three. A dance follows at the VFW Day Hall. Parade marshal is Clarence Taylor. Vaughn Collins is officer of the day. Nelsonville notice lists a 3.2 beer carryout permit application by Town and Country Carry Out.

LOGAN Logan High School Clyde Smith Vaughn Collins American Legion Clarence Taylor Nelsonville George A Newman Charles C. Robinette Chestnut Ohio Department of Liquor Control

CAC Receives Year-Long Use of Old Hospital Space

By action of the County Commissioners on Thursday, the Tri-County Community Action Program will again have the privilege of using space at the old hospital building for the next year.

Logan Tri-County

Nelsonville renews five tenths mill recreation levy

Nelsonville voters will decide on a renewal levy of 0.5 mill for the city recreation program on November 4. The measure funds summer activities at the pool and parks, salaries for pool staff, lifeguards, and maintenance, with volunteers aiding wiring and painting projects.

Nelsonville The City Recreation Commission Violet Hollenbaugh Hollenbaugh Tion Commission John Steenrod Hubert’ Stage Roland Pierce Clyde Byers

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