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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1971

Page

3

River Raft Race Delights Logan Crowd

Logan hosts a raft race along the Hocking River with 20 entrants paying 50 cents each. Ted Rowe 16 won in 32 minutes on a surfboard earning $5, with second in a filing cabinet and tar filled holes. Several boats sank. police and Civil Defense helped as DECA sponsors praised the playful event.

Logan Hocking River Falls Mill Mulberry Street Rachelmacher Park Riverside Logan High School Deca Club Ted Rowe Richard Rowe Walnut Hills LHS Dave Mike Abram Harold Abram Dave Castle Chuck Farrar Logan City Civil Defense Ron Lampman Logan Deca Club Mrs Sue Messenger Ruth Wilkinson Decca Club Hocking Rowe

Driver Cited After Mishap In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a motorist, Charles D Eskew 24 of Newark, was cited for failure to observe an assured clear distance after his 1967 foreign car struck the rear of James P Faulk 32 of Carroll Route 2 at Canal and Washington Streets. Eskew paid a $15 fine and costs after waiving a hearing.

Nelsonville Charles D. Eskew Quentin Rd Newark James P. Faulk Canal Washington Streets Faulk Eskew

Democrats Will Hear State Aide at Nelsonville Dinner

Robert Hagan, finance director of the Ohio Department of Development, will speak at a meet the candidate dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday the Nelsonville Elks Lodge. The Athens County Democrat party sponsors the event inviting all municipal candidates. Tickets available from Mildred Perry or Hoffman Appliance and precinct committeemen.

Nelsonville Robert Hagan Ohio Department of Development Elks Lodge Athens County Democrat Party Mildred Perry Athens County Board of Elections Hoffman Appliance

Maddux Sees Conference Favoring Sales Tax Plan

Logan state representative Don S. Maddux says the main action in the General Assembly is the House Senate Conference Committee’s work on a compromise tax bill. He notes the two bills differ in tax levels and spending and cites SB 60 as strengthening auto junk yard regulation with pre licensing inspections and daily penalties, to take effect mid January 1972.

Logan General Assembly Don S. Maddux House Senate Conference Committee Senate Conference Committee Gilligan

Logan Youth Found Guilty Of Assault

In Mayor's Court Logan one case was heard and five bonds were forfeited Saturday. Jimmy Lee Mount, 20, of 1140 Church St, pleaded innocent to an assault charge and was found guilty, fined 50 dollars plus costs, with a suspended 15 day jail sentence. Bonds forfeited by Robert L. Levering 40 of Logan Route 4 250 for driving while intoxicated Harold W. Burns 20 of 296 W Front St 30 for unnecessary noise Richard L. David 22 of Logan Route 2 30 for failing to keep distance Paul E. Leach 35 of Lancaster 50 for operating vehicle without regard to safety William F. Kuhn 59 of Logan 20 for public intoxication.

Jimmy Lee Mount Church St Robert L. Levering Logan William F. Kuhn Richard L. David Paul E. Leach Lancaster Harold W. Burns Front St James Stilwell Hocking Patricia A. Weese Columbus Damon C. Stevens South Bloomingville Simon Gordon New Straitsville John W. McBroom N. High St Carl W. Engle Logan Route 3 Marcine May Frasure E. Main St Kenneth F. Hopkins Orrville David K. Harmon Peggy A. Rodd Crosby Jennison Ave Edward L. Richards Londonderry Freddie W. Lift, Jr Laurelville Joseph A. Rhoades Ray Delbert Hudson Racine David R. Neiman Nelsonville Michael B. Frohlich Bob Joe Gordon Plain City Auldine H. Arbell

Nine cited in Hocking County court bond forfeits

Judge James Stilwell ordered 20 bonds forfeited in Hocking County Court on Saturday. Nine defendants were fined for offenses including speeding and disturbing the peace, with hearings set for October 23 and 30, and several others forfeiting bonds for overload and speeding in multiple towns.

Red Cross Volunteers Beginning 14th Year in Nelsonville

Nelsonville's American Red Cross Volunteers begin their 14th year of service. From October 1970 to October 1971 they logged 1 785 hours, with 22 502 hours since September 1958. They assist at Mount St. Mary Hospital clinics and Athens County health programs and run blood bank drives. Chairwoman is Treva Shaw.

Ville American Red Cross Volunteers Red Cross Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County American Red Cross Nelsonville Grey Ladies

Tape Player Stolen From Goodyear Parking Lot

A Goodyear Co. employee reported a tape player stolen from his locked Logan car overnight on the company lot. The incident occurred between 10:30 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday. Tapes remained, no entry method or window damage determined, deputies said.

Logan Goodyear Co Hocking County Sharb

Doctors’ Choice Preparation H For Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief

An advertisement claims doctors commonly use Preparation H to relieve hemorrhoidal pain and itching and to shrink swollen tissue in infection. The survey notes doctors report prompt temporary relief and recommend ointment or suppositories for symptomatic relief.

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