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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1969
Page
21
A stream of rural reminiscence on snake tales from Pike County and the surrounding ridge. The author lists legends of hoop snakes and glass snakes, plus odd sightings such as a watersnake swallowing young, a milksnake allegedly sucking a cow, and a 17 foot black raven haunt. Tales mix humor, disbelief, and local color with casual confession of skepticism.
South Perry Lions Club hosts a white elephant sale to benefit the iSight Savings Program at New Straitsville School gymnasium. The event begins 7:30 p.m. with three auctioneers including James Ross of Columbus, the Ohio State Grange master. Lions will also sell brooms as part of the program and lunch will be served by Boy Scout Troop 3%. Donations may be called in at 3942793 or 304-2601.
CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Jack Earich and family from Millfield visited Mrs Halzel Darich. Mr and Mrs Jack Zarich Mr and Mrs Buddy Earich and Debbie attended the Xavier football game in Athens where their cousin Sim Earich was honored into the OU Athletic Hall of Fame.
A new garbage dump near Littl Hocking, about two and a half miles south on Route 124, has been opened by Myre Griffin and Lang. It operates six days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 50-cent minimum charge, approved by the state. Scout parents meet Nelsonville session set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church.
Nelsonville Lions Club sells sealed bags of 160 wrapped candy pieces for 1 dollar to help protect homes from Vicksters. Over 1,000 bags arrived and are on display at Saltz Insurance Agency while club members prepare a door to door canvass in Nelsonville and nearby communities to support welfare programs.
Mrs James Van Fossen spoke to the Glouster Garden Club on burr oak origins and a Watertown Ohio specimen. She noted the tree originated in the Dakotas and was moved south then north, showing leaves and acorns from both burr oak and red oak varieties. Guests and hostesses listed include Zelpha Brown Thomas Reese Sybil Kurtzman John Davis Harold Strohmeyer and others.
Janis Winner Logan Queen and her court led the homecoming festivities as Logan High School beat Athens Bulldogs 24 to 0. The parade featured band salutes forming the State of Ohio, a "Sweetheart Song" arrangement, and a travel themed halftime show with fanfares and formations including LHS initials and the Fight Song.
Washington reports the Army has authorization from Defense Secretary Melvin Laird to survey Safeguard ABM sites in North Dakota and Montana to protect Minuteman silos. Site selection awaits formal approval of the 1970 defense appropriation by Congress, despite passage of authorization in both houses.
Chauncey Pack 78 Den 1 of the Chauncey Cub scouts met at the home of Den mother Helen Baughman. Roll call included Larry Baughman Mike Kranyik Gary Bentley and Bil Newman. Two new boys David McCuley and Tim Douglas joined. Plans were set for the October pack meeting and Halloween party. David McCacy won the apple roll contest.
Nelsonville Elementary PTA to hold first meeting in the multi purpose room Monday at 7:30 pm. Teachers recognition site noted. All committees formed and chairmen selected per Curtis Hemezman. All parents invited to attend.
Glouster hosts numerous gatherings including 192 CES Monday 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with hostesses Mrs Eva Zimmer and Mrs J dame Williams Kiwanis Club meets Monday 6 p m at Hotel Gordon Thea Chapter 192 OFS and Glouster Lodge 607 FAM hold events in coming days Youth choir of the Church of Christ meets Wednesday 6 30 p m Past Matrons of Theary and youth services Wednesday 7 30 p m Women of the Moose meet Wednesday 7 30 p m Junior MYF Wednesday 7 00 p m at the Methodist Church American Legion Auxiliary installs officers Thursday 7 30 p m Village council meets Thursday 7 00 p m Charles Thomas Lodge 739 Friday 8 p m Jackson ville 100F Hall Eagles Auxiliary meets Friday 7 30 p m at the Eagles Hall.
Miss Dotti Roman leaves Glouster for Samus ky area to teach this fall at Huron Senior High School near Lake Erie. Corning residents Mr and Mrs Raphael Vess and Mr and Mrs Elsworth Shepard attended funeral services of a relative with Mrs Mary Moody and others from Glouster. Merle Danford hosted recent guests including Mrs Charlotte Harrison, Mr Francis Wolfe from Columbus, and Miss Alice Wolfe of Washington DC for a Wolfe family reunion. Bertha Carpenter’s dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Keith Crart of Cincinnati.
Berlin festival hosts a young conductors competition sponsored by the Herbert von Karajan Foundation. Thirty five finalists from fourteen countries enter, many graduates of prior contests in New York, Stresa, Barcelona and Liverpool. Prizes include medals cash from 1250 to 2500 dollars, recording contracts with a German company and two concerts for the top three winners.
Ten members of United Methodist Church Circle 4 met in the church social rooms on Wednesday. After a chicken dinner they planned to serve a general meeting scheduled for December 3. Prayer was given by Bessie Ball.
M L Sager of Ohio Bell will explain and demonstrate the laser to Nelsonville York High School pupils on November 11. The device emits a coherent light beam and can transmit voices pictures and communication signals. Sager is central office foreman in New Lexington and a Florida State College graduate who served two years as a Navy sonar technician.
Konstantinos Panagiotou Panagiotou confirms closing Panagistou says he will not reopen after a bomb destroyed Yardarm Cocktail Lounge causing about 25000 dollars in damage with no injuries. earlier blast at Athens Bar last August hit the same owner. Homecoming events follow at Bishopville Church of Christ with Bible school, services, and lunch on Sunday.
Nelsonville post 4367 VFW asks for addresses of local Vietnam service members to mail Christmas boxes and collects clothing for children two through five for an orphanage in Vietnam. Members may bring items to any post member. the usual potluck is omitted at the Wednesday meeting after a brief business session followed by a meal.
Glouster Community Bank hosted Athens County Bankers Association members at Burr Oak Lodge. William J. Fulkosky, president of Newark Trust Co., spoke on banking problems and management, urging accountability by general managers and stressing committee meetings, long range plans, promotions, and employee recognition. Thirty seven members attended.
Portsmouth New Hampshire 1649 magistrates issue a proclamation denouncing long hair as barbarous and unmanly. They urge elders to oppose the fashion, warning that obstinates will face God and man’s witness.
New York reports that Clairol Inc says darker hair colors now dominate the market. Brunette shades account for 59 percent of hair coloring sales, with 26 percent for red and 1 percent for gray and miscellaneous hues.
In the Southern Local School District, two tax levies on the No. 4 ballot seek renewal and an increase to support operating costs and district upgrades. Superintendent Randall Talbott notes the need for arts and industrial arts teachers, a guidance counselor or librarian, and updated textbooks, with an expected home-owner cost under $10 yearly.
Mrs Eddy hosted the Progressive Study Club at her Broad Street home. With the president away, vice president Mrs Harold Vaugan presided. After a business session, members presented a program of shorts, followed by a salad supper for attendees and one guest, Miss deEllen Carter. The next gathering will be a Burr Oak Lodge dinner with Merle Dartford, Mrs John R Dawe and Mrs Norbert W Johnston in charge.
Junior YY Fellowship met Wednesday evening at the United Methodist Church social rooms. Winners were Debbie Love Teddie Love John Stanley and Linda Jensen. Refreshments served by sponsor Helen Stephenson to attendees including Donna Jensen Linda Jensen Beth Love Teddie Love Debbie Love John Stanley Chuck Koons Jimmy Woolen Christine Woolen and guest Barbara Jensen. PTO Meets Monday in Nelsonville for fall festival plans. Circle 5 meets Monday at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Beat rice Adamson Clinton Street with Florence Coaitley leading.
Custom prints celebrate a parfond mariage with fine act style and presiye framing. The wording suggests a stylized union ceremony and keeps a decorative, vintage tone. The item highlights craftsmanship and ornamental presentation.
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