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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1969

Page

10

Eastern Kentucky teachers visit Nelsonville Rotary Club

A delegation of 11 teachers from eastern Kentucky school systems visited the Nelsonville Rotary Club at Ethel's Tea Room to observe the federally funded elementary physical education program directed by Jack Osborne. Luther Wright spoke for the group, and Rotary endorsed a five tenth mill levy for city recreation.

Nelsonville Kentucky Rotary Club Ethel’s Jack Osborne Nelsonville- York Osborne Luther Wright Rotary Mili Levy

Wrecks Reported At Same Nelsonville Spot

Two separate two car accidents occurred at the Chestnut Street Canal Street junction in Nelsonville. In the first crash at 7:55 a.m. Robert McNichols 19 failed to yield and hit Joseph Pidcock 24 causing minor damage. McNichols was cited and will appear in mayor's court October 31. The second crash at 8:40 a.m. involved Paul Milby 16 following Dennis McCune 17. Milby was cited for unsafe following and will appear in juvenile court. Also noted electric and telephone work at the police station for LEADS linking with a state network. city cost $100 monthly, federal $100. Teletype arrival expected soon but not yet operational.

Nelsonville Robert R. McNichols Nelsonville Route 1 Chestnut Street Canal Street Joseph J. Pidcock Columbus St McNichols Pidcock Pidcock Auto Paul Thomas Milby Logan Route 3 Dennis W. McCune Logan Canal McCune Milby McCune Auto

McArthur Women’s Club Holds District Meeting

The McArthur Business and Professional Women’s Club led attendance at the District Meeting at Lake Hope Dining Lodge, kickstarting National Business Women's Week. Members Dorothy Scott Frances Wills Barbara Litter Edith Hoffman Louise Leach Mary Emma Manning Linda Lindblad Esther Maerker Alice Gill Florabelle Funk Helen Morrison Lydonia Cooper CeCe Maerker and Jean Ward attended.

McArthur McArthur Business and Professional Women’s Club Lake Hope Dining Lodge McArthur Club Dorothy Scott Frances Wills Barbara Litter Edith Hoffman Louise Leach Mary Emma Manning Linda Lindblad Esther Maerker Alice Gill Florabelle Funk Helen Morrison Lydonia Cooper CeCe Maerker Jean Ward

Ruth Wilkinson recounts a horseback overnight train trip

Ruth Wilkinson describes her enthusiasm for outdoor activities and a planned overnight train ride with friends. She notes fall weather, fresh air, and exercise, but acknowledges her lack of riding experience and the expectation of discomfort or saddle soreness after long hours in the saddle.

Trinity United Methodist Church Hosts Self Denial Service

Trinity United Methodist Church plans a 10 15 a m Self Denial service led by the Women’s Society of Christian Service WSCS with a mission offering for overseas and domestic needs. A Camp Otterbein Call To Prayer with Tr in ity and Immanuel churches replaced former observances. A Mission Festival follows with a 6 p m Safari to four countries, food, film at 7 p m, and a youth led service plus a Youth Missions offering.

Logan Trinity United Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service United States Camp Otterbein Trinity Immanuel United Methodist Churches Evangelical United Brethren Church EUB Women of the Church WSCS Committee On

VEW Christmas Gift Boxes Sent From Nelsonville

The Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467 prepares gift boxes for local servicemen in Vietnam with requests for names and addresses due by early November 1969. Contact 753-2913 or 753-2848 to supply information. Birth notice and local admissions listed: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hines of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Vietnam

Columbus Man Guilty Of Drunken Driving

Logan resident Frank A. Minview age 43 pleaded guilty to DUI after his car left Route 33 and crashed into a ditch. Judge James Stilwell fined $150 plus costs, ordered three days in jail, and suspended his license 30 days. He will begin his jail sentence Friday night.

Logan Frank A. Minview Columbus James Stilwell Stilwell

Garden Club to Meet in Nelsonville Arrangements Made

Nelsonville Garden Club announces a meeting at 7:30 p.m. with hostesses Mrs Beatrice Adamson and Mrs Carl Coakley assisting at 43 Clinton Street in Nelsonville. The notice lists attendees including Mr and Mrs Rollie Fisher and Miss Carol Biggs with Mrs Edna J Anthony.

Rollie Fisher Logan Carol Biggs Edna J. Anthony

Mrs. Timmons Celebrates 81st Birthday in Paducah Visit

Mrs. Walter Timmons of Paducah Kentucky observed her 81st birthday on Oct 19 with a three day visit to Nelsonville. Thirty four members of the immediate family attended the celebration.

Nelsonville Wibert Warren E. Washington St Walter Timmons Paducah Kentucky Timmons

Nelsonville Mayors Court Fines Report

Nelsonville mayor's court records show Warren Campbell pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a red light and paid 10 dollars plus costs. William Traugh and Edward Edmonds also pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and intoxicated driving with fines and costs. Edmonds received a 30 day license suspension and three days in jail. Charles Mohney paid 10 dollars and costs for a red light violation.

Nelsonville Warren Campbell Albany William J. Traugh Walnut Sr Edward E. Edmonds Carbondale Earl Hilleary Charles Mohney Buchtel

Lake Hope Banquet Honors 4-H Advisors To Vinton County Clubs

McArthur Vinton County 4-H advisors were honored at a Lake Hope banquet. D R Reese of McArthur Savings and Loan opened the event. Bob Davis introduced guests and the 4 H advisory committee. Ann Pinney presented certificates for 4 H work. Attendance listed numerous advisors and committee members.

Lake Hope Vinton County McArthur 4-H D. R. Reese McArthur Savings and Loan Co Bob Davis Ann Pinney Home Economics Mem

Vinton 4-H Advisors Set 1000 Dollar Fund Goal

The Vinton County 4H Advisory Committee aims to raise 1000 dollars for the Ohio and National 4-H Foundations Drive for 1970-71. Eight hundred will go to the Ohio drive and two hundred or more remain in county funds for local education. Clubs, alumni, and businesses are urged to help with fund raising.

Ohio National 4 Vinton County Committee

Miller to Address Huntington Dairy Meeting in Rio Grande

Congressman Clarence E. Miller from Ohio's 10th district will speak at the Huntington Interstate Milk Producers Association annual meeting held at Rio Grande College on Saturday. He recently joined key House committees including Agriculture and Public Works, becoming one of few freshmen to serve on two major panels.

Rio Grande Clarence E. Miller Huntington Interstate Milk Producers Association Rio Grande College Miller House Agriculture Committee Public Works House

Troop 395 Scouts Advance at Court of Honor

Troop 395 Gore held its annual Presentation and Court of Honor at the United Methodist Church. L. D. Harris opened with a prayer and received the new charter from Karl Flick. Merit badges and advancements were awarded to several scouts including David Howdyshell, Scott Conn, Wesley Kemper, Mark Snyder, Kenny Hoops, Phillip DeLong, Roger Carpenter, Charles Bookman, Tim Bookman, and others after a 50-guest potluck.

Logan Gore United Methodist Church L. D. Harris Karl Flick David Howdyshell Scott Conn Wesley Kemper Mark Snyder Kenny Hoops Phillip DeLong Roger Carpenter Charles Bookman Tim Bookman Earl Spohn Jerry Huber Greg Green

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Frank Downhour Herry Myers Tri- County Technical Institute Jerry Knapp Eldred Parsons Hocking County Ruth Wilkinson Ruth Ramblin Trinity Services VEW Mount St. Mary Hospital Terry Hines James Runyon David Bailey James Cullison Shirley McKnight Dana Windon Sherry Morgan Norma Zintkind Esther Canty First National Bank Hocking Valley Community Hospital Steve Toth Benjamin R. Chambers Kenneth Mount John Weaver Bers Bery Bethel Thomas Park Merry Dawn Simmons Fred E. Weaver Mike Simmons Lois Weaver Fred Weaver Robert Glandon John Harris John Sargent Russell Boring Catherine Clipper Paul Ringhiser Beryl Bethel Fran Cecil Donald James Suzanne McGlaughlin Martha Mulhern Nancy Eberts Janice Kight John Bisop Vinton 4-H Advisors the Vinton Tion Cong. Miller Troop 395 Volkswagen University Volkswagen Stimson Avenue Palmer Street Vvnewes
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