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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1971

Page

10

Truck Hits Bus in Nelsonville Wounding Two

A log truck struck a Lake Shore System bus at Canal and Hocking Streets around 5 p.m. Monday, injuring two people. Bus driver Howard E. Johnson and passenger Mary Curry were treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital. four other passengers had minor injuries. The truck driven by Sammy L. Darst was cited for running a red light.

Nelsonville Lake Shore Canal-Hocking Streets Mount St. Mary Hospital Howard E. Johnson Northview Ave Columbus Mary Curry Franklin St Athens Hocking Street Canal Street Canal Sammy L. Darst Albany Darst

Democrats Hear City Candidates at Nelsonville Meeting

The York Township Democrat Club at Elks Hall hosted Athens County leaders who discussed the Nov ballots and new voting machines. County Chairwoman Lenore Sickles announced a fundraiser Oct 21 and Don Kern urged verifying ballots for servicemen, with several city candidates speaking.

Nelsonville York Township Democrat Club Elks Hall Athens County Democrat William Hoffman Columbus Hocking Streets Lenore Sickles Carl Young Ralph Davis John King Kern Reginald Levering Third Ward Mabel Tigner Levering Tigner

Rabies Clinic Scheduled in Hocking County

The Hocking County Health Department announces its annual rabies clinic set for Saturday October 9 and Sunday October 17 from 2 to 4 PM at the Logan fairgrounds. Dogs on leashes and cats in a covered box will be vaccinated for $1 per pet, with age guidelines and multi year protection noted.

Logan Hocking County Health Department Fairgrounds

McCormick Attends Conference in Columbus

Wellston Supt Ralph McCormick joined a conference of Ohio school superintendents in Columbus at the Sheraton Hotel sponsored by the Department of Education and Title I. He planned a Monday afternoon principals meeting to promote a 7.5 mill levy on the November ballot with a laymen committee to inform taxpayers. Weekend visitors to Miss Treva Shaw included Emory and Mrs. Shaw of Dover Delaware.

Wellston Ralph McCormick Columbus Ohio Department of Education Division of Federal Assistance ESEA Sheraton Hotel Jimmy Wood McCormick

Notice of Election on Tax Levy Exceeding Ten Mill Limit

Athens County Ohio voters in Trimble Township will vote on November 2 1971 to approve a debt levy for fire protection. The measure allows up to two mills and runs five years with polls 6 30 AM to 6 30 PM EST. The notice is issued by the Board of Elections chaired by William A Lavelle and clerk William M Howe.

Trimble Ohio Greens Run Hollister Trimble Township Board of Elections Athens County William A. Lavelle William M Howe Dofed

Four Drivers Cited By Logan Police

Logan police cited four drivers on traffic charges to appear in Mayor's Court. Richard L. Davis 22 was charged with failing to have the assured clear distance ahead after an accident at Main and Mulberry Streets and must appear Oct 16. Melvin L. Estep 21 was cited for improper license plates and later charged with squealing tires with a Saturday court date.

Logan Richard L. Davis Main Mulberry Melvin L. Estep Second St Lewis N. Brady Logan Route 2 Raymond €. Klinebriel Nelsonville

Auxiliary Buys Flag For Shand

Nelsonville The Auxiliary Unit American Legion Post No 229 will hold its October meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Legion Building Mrs June Watkins secretary reported that the auxiliary recently bought a new parade size United States flag for the Nelsonville York Senior Band The flag has been presented to Mary Jane McKinley band director The 1972 Auxiliary dues are payable now announced by Mrs Catherine Hartman membership chairman

Nelsonville American Legion Post No Legion June Watkins United States Nelsonville-York Mary Jane McKinley Catherine Hartman

Heiser Family Gathering at Trimble Home

A Heiser family gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Heiser of Trimble. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Heiser and daughters Kampsee and Sally of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McMaster and children Mike Pat and Susan of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Hoy J. Seckinger and sons Hoy Jon and Mark of Nelsonville, Teresa Heiser of Athens and Nick Heiser of Jacksonville.

Glouster John Heiser Trimble B. J. Heiser Kampsee Sally Zanesville T. J. McMaster Mike Pat Susan Louisville Hoy J. Seckinger Hoy Jon Mark Nelsonville Teresa Heiser Athens Nick Heiser Jacksonville

Wellston Roses Win Honors Across Multiple Rose Shows

Wellston Rose Society members attend Clark County Rose Show in Springfield where Don Merry wins Queen of Show for Garden Party and best Peace Roses exhibit. In Xenia Merry earns King of Show with Blue Moon. Warren duo win Queen of Show and Royalty Award. Columbus show crowns Merry and Mrs. Warren with top roses and Gold and Silver Medals.

Wellston Wellston Rose Society Clark County Springfield Don Merry American Rose Society H. V. Warren Xenia Green County Rose Society Merry M. W. Warren Central Ohio Rose Society Eastland Mall Columbus Shasta Columbus Dispatch

Mrs Cox Birthday Honor At Glouster Park Picnic

Mrs Lara Cox of Trimble was honored on her 75th birthday with a picnic at Glouster Park. Dozens of Cox relatives and friends from Trimble Glouster Murray City Columbus Hooper Ridge Logan Dayton New Plymouth Groveport Marion and Monroe Michigan attended or were listed as present. Thomas Cox of Monroe was unable to attend.

Glouster Lara Cox Trimble Glouster Park Estel Cox Jacksonville William Henry Cox Robin Cathy Billy Linda Deb Dannie Canter Murray City Eldon Six Ernest Paul Robert Gail Cox Mae Cox Kelly Diana Stevie Logan Darrel Withem Olive Trace James Russell Thomas Monroe, Mich

Prospective Blue Birds Meeting Set

A meeting for first and second grade girls interested in joining the Blue Birds of the Camp Fire Girls is scheduled for Wednesday from 7 30 to 8 30 p m at the Little House on Myers Street. Mothers are invited to attend as leaders discuss forming new groups and the benefits of Camp Fire membership.

Nelsonville Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls Little House Myers Street Blue Bird

Chauncey Youth Groups and Church Activities Schedule

Local youth groups meet weekly across Chauncey and Millfield. Activities include Cub Scouts tour of Athens fire station Tuesday at 6 p.m., Girl and Boy Scout meetings, and church choirs and boards on various evenings through Thursday.

Chauncey Cub Scouts Athens Chauncey Christian Church Chauncey Boy Scouts Chauncey Girl Scouts Ruth Ann Brown Millfield Christian Church Millfield Cyr Chauncey Brownie Parish House Chauncey Junior Fellowship Chauncey Chi Rho

Public notices and classified index excerpt

An indexed list of classified sections including employment services business opportunities real estate merchandise and autos. The list enumerates categories such as male or female help wanted auctions and public sales with various subheads for vehicles furniture and household items.

Classified Ad Rates And Policies

Rates and other information outline ad editing and cancellation rules. Ads may be edited or rejected for questionable copy. cancellations limit earnings and must occur by 10 am for same day papers. errors are adjusted by one free insertion. corrections appear in the earliest possible edition. Office hours listed for placing action ads by phone.

Murray City Calvary United Methodist Homecoming

The Calvary United Methodist Church in Murray City hosts its annual homecoming on Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. A basket dinner is served at noon. The program with special singing begins at 2 p.m. Rev. Roy Bookman is the pastor. Former members and friends are invited.

Murray City Calvary United Methodist Church Roy Bookman

Mrs Conklin Honored At Stork Shower In Holbert Home

A Stork shower for Mrs Cindy Conklin was hosted by Patty Holbert Jane Van Fossen and Sandy Gyure at the Holbert residence. Prizes went to Carol Echstenkamper Jane Schoeman Joyce Lewis Diana Miller Sandra Vaughn and Kitty Brunton with Carol Echstenkamper taking the door prize. Guests included Janet Johnson Gwen Docie Carol Echstenkamper Jane Holbert Marilyn Holbert Donna Duncan Jan Waldeck Mrs Doughtery Vickie Knoderer Kitty Brunton Sandra Vaughn Joyce Lewis Karla Cominsky Ella Bokovitz Maxine Horn Grace Swart Lois Roberts Evelyn Gatchel Jeannie Baldwin Norma Guinther Jane Schoeman Diana Miller Vera Meade.

Donna Duncan Jan Waldeck Mrs. Doughtery Vickie Knoderer Kitty Brunton Sandra Vaughn Joyce Lewis Karla Cominsky Ella Bokovitz Maxine Horn Grace Swart Lois Roberts Evelyn Gatchel Jeannie Baldwin Norma Guinther Jane Schoeman Diana Miller Vera Meade

Mount St Mary Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

Admitted: Mrs Loretta Powell, Frank Hook, Miss Teresa Bumgardner, all Nelsonville, Mrs Maude Wells of Logan. Dismissed: Mrs Donna Lunsford, Mrs Dorothy Ankrom, Miss Lillian Neiman.

Loretta Powell Frank Hook Teresa Bumgardner Nelsonville Maude Wells Logan Donna Lunsford Dorothy Ankrom Lillian Neiman

Vehicle theft report on Township Road 107 in Logan

Logan sheriff deputies investigated a car parked on Twp Road 107 reported stolen from William E Grove of Logan. The vehicle's horn was missing and white paint smeared over the top hood and trunk, deputies said.

Logan William E. Grove

Brooks elected vice president of First National Bank

Nelsonville residents note John W. Brooks manager of William Brooks Shoe Co has been elected vice president of the First National Bank living at 137 East Columbus Street.

Nelsonville John W. Brooks William Brooks Shoe Co First National Bank E. Columbus St

Meeting Postponed for Glouster Chit Chat Club

The Glouster Chit Chat Club meeting was postponed from tonight to October 19 and will be held at Kathy Walton's home.

Glouster Kathy Walton

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