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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1969

Page

7

Millions of eggs laid by a cod in a spawning burst

The cod regularly lays between four million and six million eggs in a single spawning, according to the report.

Bus Maintenance Workshop Slated in Hamden

The Vinton County School System hosts a day long workshop for school bus mechanics and transportation supervisors on November 18 at the county maintenance facility in Hamden. Amos Seeley and Paul L. Wood coordinate. Registration opens 8 30 a m. Classes cover chassis components electrical systems emergency air stopping and maintenance and a discussion session. Bus manufacturers supply class experts. Lunch to be arranged in Wellston.

McArthur Vinton County Hamden Amos Seeley Paul L. Wood Route 160 Wellston

Halloween Parade Brings Big Loot to Nelsonville

Hundreds of children in varied costumes paraded through Nelsonville on Beggars Night. Faces painted in black and red makeup, they collected treats from homes across the city. Many carried bags heavily stuffed with toys, while some streets saw fewer visitors. No accidents or injuries were reported.

Nelsonville

Farm Records Are Subject Meetings

McArthur farm record keepers are invited to 10 month record summary classes on Monday and Nov 10 in the basemen t of the Vinton County Courthouse. Sessions begin 7 30 p m and adjourn about 9 30 p m. The meetings help keepers improve business records to reduce tax liability. Bob Davis says time spent on records yields a high return. Monday will cover cash receipts and expenses. Attendees should bring their farm account book for the 10 month summary.

McArthur Vinton County Bob Davis Davis

Movement workshop for area teachers in Logan

A creative movement workshop for kindergarten to third grade teachers will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East School in Logan. Directed by Mrs. Patricia Welling of Ohio University dance faculty, the event is sponsored by the university with HAP SEC and invites teachers from three counties. Participants should bring a sack lunch.

Logan Patricia Welling Ohio University Dance Faculty Hapsec Hocking, Athens Perry Counties Welling East School

Sunday School Fun Party at King's Daughters Meeting

Mrs Albert Sparks hosted the October King's Daughters Sunday School class gathering with Miss Nora Skiver as co host. Members wore unique costumes for a Fun Party with prizes to Miss Louise Ohlinger and Mrs Roy Crothers. Mrs Belva Vollmer led closing prayers.

Haydenville Albert Sparks Nora Skiver King’s Daughters Sparks Trina Louise Ohlinger Roy Crothers Wilbourn Sparks Dorothy Gierhart Luther Skiver C. S. Matheny Gertrude Sparks Belva Vollmer Miss Ohlinger Skiver

Nelsonville Women Meet at Presbyterian Church

The Nelsonville Presbyterian Women's Association will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the church. The Thanks Offering Service will feature Mrs Hazel Mellinger as program leader and members are asked to bring Thank Offering containers. The Martha Circle will be the hostess group. Group Two of First Christian Church meets Monday night at 923 Walnut St with Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh as hostess and Mrs Dix Powell as program chair. The Buchte Civic Group meets November 6 at 7 30 p m in the mayor's office.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Women’s Association Hazel Mellinger Martha Circle First Christian Church Tessie Cavanaugh Walnut St Dix Powell Buchte

Hocking Valley Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

Logandistrict entries show Mrs Dora Redick Mrs Laura Moore Mrs Lulu White and others admitted to Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. Dismissals include Mrs Harold Bush and family members. Nelsonville patient Lloyd Johnson admitted to Methodist Riverside Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Dora Redick Laura Moore Lulu White Josephine Sayre Logan Harold Bush David E. Roberts John Mosure Masters Bart Bret Poling Bernard Cook Russell D. Clark Nelsonville Lloyd Johnson Columbus Grace Lax Madison Street Methodist Riverside Hospital

Births in Ohio communities list several newborns

A birth notice from local towns lists new arrivals for Mr. and Mrs. Vance Outright of New Lexington Route 1 and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mays Sr. of Zanesville, with additional births including Leo Lemoine, Danny Dishong, Gerald Dunlevy, Marilyn Rutter, Jimmy Lee Rutter, and others among families Grover Sowers, Virgie Kreslin, Richie Russell, Ray Barnhart, Irene Irvin, and Betty Shingler in Glouster, Nelsonville, and nearby area.

Vance Outright New Lexington Charles Mays Sr Zanesville Emma Zinn McArthur Leo Lemoine Glouster Danny Dishong Nelsonville Gerald Dunlevy Jacksonville Marilyn Rutter Jimmy Lee Rutter Grover Sowers and Son Virgie Kreslin Richie Russell Ray Barnhart Irene Irvin Betty Shingler

Halloween Parade Honors Logan Kids In Costume Contest

Logan Halloween parade led by Logan Junior High School Band marched down Main Street with costume judging in front of the Courthouse. Prizes ranged from 50 cents to $2 across Spookfest Prettiest Most Original and Most Unusual categories awarded to local children in varied outfits.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Main Street Spookfest Doug Spicer New Straitsville Ron Spicer Ronnie Spicer Doug

Buckeye Football Team Earns Praise For Courageous Effort

Wilbur V Mender lauds the Nelsonville York City High School Buckeyes as they face Gallipolis and Fort Frye, acknowledging they fight hard despite likely losses. He compares their endurance to wartime sacrifice and urges recognition for a season of commendable action under heavy odds.

Navy Nelsonville-York City Buckeyes Nelsonville Nelsonville-York York Vietnam Gallipolis Fort Frye High School

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