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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1966

Page

7

Three Scouts Of Troop 69 Earn Eagle At Court Of Honor

Eagle Scout badges were presented to Gregory Frank Mike Foughty and Shane Mender at a Wednesday court of honor at the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville witnessed by over 120. Bronze Palms went to Eddie Midkiff Richard Standish and Jerry Wilson.

Troop 69 Nelsonville Boy Scout Troop 69 First Presbyterian Church Gregory Frank Mike Foughty Shane Mender Eddie Midkiff Richard Standish Jerry Wilson Larry McDanial Hock-Hocking Scott Coffman James Tim Weaver David Weaver Tom Rosser David Zintkind John Reed Shelly Mender Chris Coffman Dick Standish John Hartley Greg Frank Nicky Ogg Ramsey Najm Eagle Scouts Larry McDaniel Donald Frank Raymond Foughty Roland Mender

Variety Show at York School as York Fall Festival kicks off

Nelsonville scene lists Bruintettes of York High School presenting a 7:30 p m variety show during the York Fall Festival at York School. Beverly Levering directs with music by the school ensemble and trio. 42 students perform, including Nancy Christian and Angela Dupler. Also notes Buchtel trick or treat set for Oct 27 from 6 to 9 p m per Mayor Herman Lanning.

Nelsonville Bruinettes York High School York York School Beverly Levering Nancy Christian Angela Dupler Debbie Shivers Barbara Levering David Sayre Peggy Christian Carol Hewitt Susan Irwin Cathy Cullison Rick Cullison Connie Campbell Nina Sauders Elizabeth Wagner Rita Conner Cheryl Bookman Theressa Hanna Tim Irwin Betsy Pedigo Charlene Wachenschwanz Vickie Davis Susan Wolfe Sandy Matheny Linda Swyers Christy Wolfe Martha McClain Eva Grinstead Mike Thomas Larry Warren Phil Sorrell Melanie McCune Debbie Palmer Jackie Newman Jamie Wend Laurie Wagner Connie Conner Cindy Newman Buchtel Herman Lanning

York School Officials Announce Lease With Wellston Automatics

Nelsonville officials report a five year lease between Wellston Automatics and York Local School Board for use of the former shop training building and old gymnasium with renewal options. Rent capped at 125 dollars monthly including taxes and bus garage location decisions undecided. Parking meters in Nelsonville collected 431.60 for October 6 through October 20.

Nelsonville Jack Hillyer York Wellston Automates, Inc York Local School Board Hillyer

BAO Reroutes Trains After Midday Derailment

A Baltimore and Ohio derailment between Athens and Dundas near noon Thursday forced the line to reroute trains via Chesapeake and Ohio tracks through Nelsonville.

BAO Nelsonville Baltimore and Ohio Athens Dundas Chesapeake and Ohio

Hocking County Hospital Birth and Admissions Report

Mr and Mrs Ernest Hutchin welcome a son at Hocking County Community Hospital Logan. Mrs William Keplar New Straitsville and Mrs Nick Hartley Jackson admitted. Louis Casto dismissed.

Hocking County Community Hospital Ernest Hutchinson Logan William Keplar New Straitsville Nick Hartley Jackson

Tax increase forecast for Nelsonville York school merger

Nelsonville City and York Local School Districts discuss funding the consolidat ed district ahead of the November 8 vote. Officials say much York debt will be erased by a grandfather clause and local taxes won t cover most York debt. Total York millage is 19.7 and Nelsonville City is 21.9 with operating and debt components. If approved, millage would be set by the auditor and budget commission with a first year cap near 23.4 mills and bonds retirement capped at 5.9 mills, while many homeowners may see under 1.25 cents daily in added property tax.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City York John Mullins York Local William Friedrich State Foundation

Rabies Clinic Scheduled Across Logan Hocking County

The annual Logan-Hocking rabies clinic runs this weekend with vaccination for dogs under one year and those not vaccinated in three years, plus all cats. Dogs must be leashed, cats confined. Fees are $1 per animal with sessions at Union Furnace, county fairgrounds, and Laurelville High School, plus a separate October 30 clinic at the fairgrounds.

Logan — Hocking County David Mingus County Health Sanitarian Union Furnace School County Fairgrounds Laurelville High School Fairgrounds

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

A list of births and names associated with Mount St. Mary Hospital includes Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Van Dyke of The Plains welcoming a daughter. Also named are Jeffrey Moody and Rickey Moody of Nelsonville Route 1, William Alexander of Murray City, Amy Railey of Trimble, Nancy Davis of Nelsonville Route 2, Wade Bailey of Glouster, and many other residents and spouses across Athens, Nelsonville, and surrounding areas.

Jeffrey Moody Nelsonville Rickey Moody William Alexander Murray City Amy Railey Trimble Nancy Davis Wade D. Bailey Glouster Shirley Willard Sherman Hopkins Athens

Surprise luncheon honors Stevens before October England trip

Mrs. Don Eggleston hosted a WSCS covered dish luncheon at Starr residence as a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens. The couple plans to depart in October for Middlesex, England after spending eighteen months visiting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Carter, and family.

Don Eggleston WSCS Charles Stevens Middlesex England Stevens George Carter

Nobody Really Needs A Volkswagen Station Wagon

You never know when you’ll have to take an elephant someplace. A VW wagon offers 170 cu ft of space and a 4 ft wide side door, letting it carry far more than ordinary wagons. Yet some things are hard to split up. still, a VW can handle big loads when needed.

Javeee Survey Signals Support for School Merger

Nelsonville-York Junior Chamber poll of 265 residents in York and Nelsonville shows 165 favor consolidation with 33 opposed 42 undecided and 28 declining comment. The ballot measure for November 8 seeks district consolidation amid reported substantial support.

Javeee Sue Jaycees Buchtel Nelsonville Jerry Stufflebean Jaycee Stufflebean

Strike Threat Faces Logan Goodyear Plant

Local 744 United Rubber Workers threatens to strike the Logan Goodyear plant if a new contract is not agreed by October 31. Union members approved the strike 794 to 27 and talks are set for next week. Union officials include Earl Arnett and Sherry Tom among others.

Logan United Rubber Workers Logan Goodyear Earl Arnett Sherry Tom Jean Richards Janie Miller Ronald Hiles Donald Tucker

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Graham Donald A. Osborne Keith Butt Randy Wolfe Doug Yorde Brad Duvall Gregory Wharton Mike Adkins Don Godenschwager Michael Hook Court of Honor Beggar's Night Wellston Automatics Louis Casto Board of Education Budget Commission Hocking Mount St. Mary Hospital Robert van Dyke the Plains Denise Galentine Clifford Rizer Mary Juniper Charlotte Frazier Floyd Moore Charles Pete) Glenn Jennie Davis Ruth Starkey Mae Bennett Frances Baker Nora Six Lena Schoonover Jane Burdette Starr Nye Volkswagen Stimson Palmer ST Nelsonville-York Val Carnaby Square Men’s Oxfords BY Sandy McGee B. F. Goodrich
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