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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1964

Page

7

Logan Firemen battle two woods fires Sunday

Logan fire crews battled five woods blazes Sunday in dry conditions for over eight hours. A trash fire near Route 33 sparked a half acre woods fire, a 10 acre grass blaze on James Skinner farm, and a 15 acre electric fence led blaze near Route 644. Fire plow and farm tractor aided containment as crews fought wind and rough terrain.

Logan Firmen Woods Alex Hart Logan Motel Route 33 Jurgensmier Hill James Skinner Union Furnace Hocking Daniel Soders Robert Courter State Forest Division Lester Tolliver Hunter Rd Courter

Foreclosure Petition Filed Against Gerald McIntosh in Athens County

Brookline Savings and Trust Company has filed a foreclosure petition in Cause No 23473 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. The notice states the court seeks foreclosure of mortgage determination of lien priority and other relief and orders Gerald McIntosh who cannot be served in Ohio to answer by December 26 1964. Attorney Michael Jetchan represents the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Gerald McIntosh Brookline Savings and Trust Michael Jetchan

Election Notice in Athens County Ohio Tax Levy Question

Athens County Ohio to ask voters at the November 3 1964 general election to approve a tax levy in excess of the ten mill limitation for Tuberculosis Hospital care and treatment. Renewal at up to 0.60 mills for five years. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST. By order of Athens County Board of Elections. E B OE Chairman Ray Bobo Clerk.

Athens Ohio Athens County Board of Elections E. B Ray Bobo

Canaan Township Fire Protection Levy Vote

A 1964 Ohio ballot measure asks Canaan Township voters to approve a fire protection levy exceeding the ten mill limit. It proposes a rate not over 0.01 mills, set for five years, with polls open until 6 30 PM.

Chauncey Village to Vote on Street Light Tax Increase

Chauncey Village voters will decide at the November 3, 1964 general election whether to levy an additional two mills for five years to fund street lights. The measure exceeds the ten mill limitation and applies to each dollar of valuation, equating to twenty cents per hundred dollars.

Notice of Election on Tang Levy in Buchtel Village

The Village of Buchtel in Athens County Ohio will hold a general election on November 8 1964 to decide levying a tax in excess of the ten mill limit for Village operations. The renewal rate is up to 3.4 mills or 34 cents per 100 dollars of valuation for five years. Ray Bobo, Clerk, dated October 1 1964.

Athens planning commission to hold public hearing on zoning amendments

The City Planning Commission of Athens will hold a public hearing November 6 1964 at 3 00 PM in Room 6 City Hall to amend Ordinance No 1518 affecting zoning districts including multi family residential neighborhood business downtown business and manufacturing and warehouse districts. Delores J Hayes secretary notices the hearing and invites interested persons to voice opinions.

City Planning Commission of City of Athens City Hall Planning Commission City Planning Commission Delores J. Hayes

Three Traffic Court Hearings in Nelsonville Mayor Court

In Nelsonville Mayor Court three traffic cases were heard. Martha L. Collins of Canal Street pleaded guilty to conditional speed and had a ten dollar fine and costs suspended. John Greenawalt of Price Avenue Columbus pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license and driving while intoxicated. fined 150 dollars and costs with three days in city jail on the second charge and 25 dollars and costs on the first. Evelyn Seiple of Columbus pleaded guilty to permitting an unlicensed operator to drive. fined 25 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Martha L. Collins Canal St William Hoffman John Greenawalt Price Ave Columbus Evelyn Seiple

Methodist Service Highlights in Jacksonville

Elmer Bradka of West Liberty spoke at the Jacksonville Methodist Church on God’s Word is Precious. The youth choir performed He’s got the Whole World in His Hands with Mrs Bartels at the piano. Mrs Bradka and daughter sang He Loved Me. The Bradka family, guests of Mrs Lena Bradka, are Grace Chapel Independent members in West Liberty.

Jacksonville Elmer Bradka West Liberty Jacksonville Methodist Church William Bartels Bradka Lena Bradka Grace Chapel Independent

Two Divorces Filed in Gallia County Court

Lenora Rice of Patriot Route 1 seeks a divorce from Cecil Rice in Gallia County Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She requests alimony and custody of three children. the couple married June 8, 1948 in Greenup Kentucky. Dowl Daniels of Gallipolis files for divorce from Faye Daniels of Brunswick Maine, seeking custody of their minor child. they wed July 18, 1959.

Gallipolis Lenora Rice Patriot Route 1 Gallia County

Appointment of Administrator for Bertha V. Allen Estate

Erle Bridgewater Jr. of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Bertha V. Allen estate. Creditors must file claims within four months with the fiduciary. Probate Judge Harold J. Rose signs the notice dated October 22.

Erle Bridgewater Jr Security Bank Building Athens Ohio Bertha V. Allen Coolville Athens County

Notice of Election on Tax Levy Exceeding Ten Mill Limit

Carthage-Troy Local Board of Education, Athens county Ohio, will submit to voters at the November 3 1964 general election a renewal of 2.10 mills plus an increase of 0.40 mills to 2.50 mills for Carthage-Troy Local School District current expenses for ten years. Freemen, Athens County, 110 K B Young, Chairman, dated Oct 1 1964.

Carthage-Troy Board of Freemens Athens County K. B. Young Ray Bobo

Autumn Colors Wane as Traffic Drops in Hocking County

Traffic on Hocking County roads was lighter over the weekend with fewer visitors to recreation areas. Cold weather has stripped much of the fall foliage. A parkgoer drew a crowd by playing bagpipes as a man paraded through Old Man's Cave during the visit.

Logan Hocking Old Man’s Cave

High Court May Get Two Hocking Suits

Logan Ohio two cases may go to the Ohio Supreme Court in a county legal clash. Prosecutor Hubert Lappen filed notice of a county election board appeal in the Forrest P. Moore case as Moore appears on the Fourth District ballot for prosecutor. West Logan residents unsatisfied with the sewer project have 20 days to seek review of the Fourth Court ruling. Jacksonville WSCS meets Thursday at 7 30 p m with Rev Lillian Wright presenting the program.

Logan Hocking County Ohio Supreme Court County Election Board Supreme Court Fourth District Court of Appeals Forrest P. Moore Hubert Lappen Moore Fourth District Court West Logan Fourth Court Jacksonville WSCS Ed Slater Lillian Wright

Parade To Be Thursday

Nelsonville hosts a Halloween Costume Parade and Contest Thursday at the Legion War Memorial Building. Glenford Dugan Post 229 and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor, open to community children. Prizes for most beautiful, ugliest, and most original costumes require entrants to be masked. Tags available at the Legion building Thursday night. Treats for entrants. Start time announced Tuesday.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion War Memorial Building W. Columbus Fulton St Legion Building

Union Vote Set Tuesday at Logan Clay Plant

Logan Clay Products Co workers will vote Tuesday on union representation. Balloting runs 1:30 to 4:30 and 11:30 p.m. to midnight in the company garage after a petition by United Brick and Clay Workers. Beggars' Night is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Trimble.

Logan — Logan Clay Products Co The United Brick and Clay Workers

Rabies Clinic Sets Odd Even Schedule in Logan Area

In Logan County the rabies clinic will run Wednesday and Thursday for Starr Washington area pet owners. Shots are 5 30 to 6 30 p m at Union Furnace and Murray City schools with dogs leashed and cats in boxes. Glouster designates Friday Beggars Night from 6 to 8 p m.

Logan Hocking County Starr-Washington Area Union Furnace Murray City

Driver Cited After Crash at Canal and Fourth Street

Nelsonville police reported a two vehicle collision Sunday afternoon at the Canal and Fourth Street intersection with no injuries. A 1959 pickup driven west by Allen T. Williams Jr. of Frederickstown collided with Richard William Anderson of New Straitsville who failed to yield while turning into Fourth Street and was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Anderson's case is set for Nelsonville may or court.

Nelsonville Canal Fourth St Allen T. Williams, Jr Frederickstown Richard William Anderson New Straitsville Anderson

Troop 66 Plans Inspection Meeting in Nelsonville

Boy Scout Troop 66 will hold an inspection meeting in Nelsonville Tuesday night starting at 7 30. Members should wear uniforms and bring handbooks. troop committee members are invited.

Nelsonville

Two Drivers Cited In Logan Crashes Over Weekend

Logan city police cited two drivers after weekend crashes. Jack L. Nash 27 Logan Route 1 was cited for reckless operation after a collision with a parked car owned by Elizabeth Kellenbarger on S Mulberry Street while manipulating the radio. Fred E. Morman 36 of 925 W Hunter Street was cited for driving left of center after his vehicle struck Edgar A. Penrod 17 stopped near the Hocking River Mulberry Street bridge.

Logan S. Mulberry St Jack L. Nash Logan Route 1 Mulberry Front St Elizabeth Kellenbarger Angle Ave Nash Jack Morehead Edgar A. Penrod Wilson Ave Fred E. Morman W. Hunter St Morman Penrod

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital Highlight Local Families

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Russell Cot trill with a boy in South Bloomingville Route 1, Mr and Mrs Richard Viney with a boy in Logan, Mr and Mrs David W Holden with a girl in Logan, and several other families including Grace Gabriel New Straitsville Route 1 Calvin Heinlein New Plymouth and Carol Bowlby Logan Route 1. Freddie Shaw three, Rockbridge, treated for a cut chin from a fall at the hospital.

Russell Cottrill South Bloomingville Richard Viney Logan David W. Holden Grace Gabriel New Straitsville Calvin Heinlein New Plymouth Carol Bowlby Delena Brown Freddie Shaw Rockbridge

Logan Auxiliary Police To Hold House To House Donut Sale

Logan auxiliary police volunteers will sell donuts door to door Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings to raise funds for equipment. The unit aids the Logan police by directing traffic patrolling events and supporting local groups with volunteer services praised by Chief Roy Kelch.

Logan Logan Police Roy Kelch

Thirteen Churches to Collect for UNICEF in Point Pleasant

The Rev Clarence Dillon announces 13 local churches will hold a UNICEF drive starting at 6 30 p m Thursday. Volunteers meet at their churches to canvass designated areas as American youths for the 15th year turn Halloween fundraising into humanitarian aid. Children will wear armbands and collect UNICEF funds in milk cartons.

Point Pleasant Clarence Dillon Unicef Ministerial Association

Glouster Band Performs in Circleville Parade

Glouster High School Marching Band joined Circleville's Pumpkin Show parade and later thanked Mr and Mrs Morris for transporting the instruments. On Saturday the football team traveled to Columbus to attend the Ohio State Wisconsin game.

Glouster Glouster High School Circleville Richard Morris Columbus

Mrs. Willeke Leads Program On Prayer

In Glouster Trimble Methodist Church WSCS met at the Morrison home with Mrs. Sadie Morrison and Mrs. Willeke. Mrs. Willeke led devotions and lesson study on rekindling the inner life through prayer. Others contributing included Mrs. Esta Haskins Mrs. Morrison and Miss Merle Danford.

Glouster WSCS Trimble

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Firemen Ean Canaan E. B. Young Illage Council Chauncey Council of the Vilage of Buchtel Buchte Hio Methodists Harold J. Rose Said County FBI William Hutton Coble Tennessee Sya High Court Don Davis Beggars Richard Keith Edith Reed Madison St Clenroy Brown Newark Troop 66 Hocking River Mulberry St Hocking Valley Hospital Wiliam Rutter Laniel Bauman Herman Steele Gore Thomas Taulbee Logan Starr Emma Perkins Rupert W. Va Plymouthland OSU Mrs. Willeke Belvedere Barracuda Plymouth Chrysler Motors Corporation Kinneer Motors E. State ST Athens, Ohio
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