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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1969

Page

9

Hocking Board Delays Naming New Trustee

County commissioners postponed selecting a new trustee for Hocking Valley Community Hospital due to Judge concurrence needed. In other business they allowed bids for a sheriff cruiser, held a road abandonment hearing, and debated hospital board petitions tied to local politics and party affiliation.

Hocking Board George Lovell Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Francis “Scrappy Hooper Waugh Charles Barker Paul Hartman James Stilwell Columbus Gerald Sinnott Blum

Three injured in Mason City Hill crash near Burr Oak Boulevard

A one car crash on Mason City Hill sent Dorothy Campbell 16 of Buchtel Emily Sheridan 28 of The Plains and Shirley Breeze of Nelsonville to Mount St Mary Hospital. Campbell the driver suffered a head bump while Sheridan and Breeze were admitted for treatment. Police say wet roads and recent rain preceded the collision with a house. Separately Richard Lang 16 of Nelsonville was cited for unsafe operation after his eastbound Canal Street crash damaged two cars.

Nelsonville Dorothy Campbell Buchtel Emily Sheridan the Plains Shirley Breeze Mount St. Mary Hospital Mason City Hill Sheridan Breeze Campbell Burr Oak Boulevard Richard J. Lang Walter Lang Canal Street Horace E. Corwin Lang Athens County Juvenile Court

Stolen Auto Found Wrecked Near Township 43 Nor Route 664N

Zeannie Miller of New Straitsville reported a stolen auto. The vehicle, driven fast up a hill, flipped on a dirt road off Route 664N, coming to rest on its top. Miller had parked it at the bowling alley and found it missing about 15 minutes later.

Logan Zeannie Miller New Straitsville Miller

Nelsonville Hit By Rain Floods Streets Across City

A heavy downpour between 5 30 p m and 6 30 p m Tuesday overloaded Nelsonville storm sewers. Many streets were curb deep in water with Chestnut Street from Harper to Second Street affected and the Poplar and Second Street intersection flooded. A water channel ran down Second Street from Walnut.

Nelsonville Chestnut Street Harper Second Street Poplar Walnut

Major League Leaders Summary

Major League Leaders in batting and pitching are listed for the American and National Leagues with top players in categories such as runs batted in home runs and strikeouts. The piece also notes local club meetings and a hospital admission for Mrs. Maxine Maccombs in Nelsonville.

F. Robinson Baltimore R. Smith Boston R. Jackson Oakland Killebrew Minnesota Powell Blair Clarke New York Olive R Smith Hegan Seattle Clemente Pittsburgh C. Jones Bonds San Francisco Rose Cincinnati McCovey Santo Chicago M. Alou Kessinger M. Ae Riples B. Williams H. Aaron Atlanta Brock St. Louis Morgan Houston Cisco Bonds San Fran Merritt Seaver Jenkins Gibson

Two Drivers Are Jailed After DUI Fines and suspensions

Logan Clar ence Elwood Paugh aged 54 of Lancaster and John C Graham 43 of Logan Route 3 faced driving while intoxicated charges in Hocking County Court. Judge James Stilwell fined them 150 dollars plus costs, added three days in jail, and a 30 day license suspension. Bonds forfeited included Charles R Schumacher 19 Canal Winchester 20 dollars for speeding and Sam L Tyree 25 Bremen 25 dollars for driving without operator license and 20 dollars for speeding.

LOGAN Clarence Elwood Paugh Lancaster John C. Graham James Stilwell Hocking Charles R. Schumacher Canal Winchester Sam L. Tyree Bremen

Meigs Area Personal Notes From Labor Day Weekend

Mrs Alice Baughman and Mrs Altimus with their children visited Laurence Baughman and son Jeffrey in Bradbury over Labor Day weekend. Holiday guests of Kenneth Russell Racine included Earl Russell Alexandria VA and Floyd Chapman Shelley Kimberly Columbus. Lisa Burton returned home with her parents after ten days with grandparents.

Alice Baughman Glen Altimus Gary Kathy Randy Lois Erie Laurence Baughman Jeffrey Bradbury Altimus Baughman Kenneth Russell Racine Earl Russell Alexandria Floyd Chapman Shelley and Kimberly Columbus William Burton Nena Parsons Shade Lisa Burton

Local divorce petitions filed in Logan and surrounding areas

Two divorce petitions were filed with the Clerk of Courts on Tuesday. Jeanne Inboden sues David V. Inboden for gross neglect and extreme cruelty, while Goldie L. McKinley sues Byron A. McKinley for adultery. The DAV Chapter 68 of Logan will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. and asks members to bring a eligible guest.

Logan Clerk of Courts Jeanne Inboden David V. Inboden Goldie L. McKinley Byron A. McKinley DAV Ifor

Gleaners Class Met At Grace Leake Home

The Gleaners Class of the United Methodist Church met at Grace Leake’s residence with a business session followed by refreshments. Visiting notables included Gertrude Mills, Anna James, Dot Denney, Wallbridge residents, and local families from Canton and Newark.

New Straitsville United Methodist Church Grace Leake Gertrude Mills Anna James Dot Denney Millard Fitzgerald Wallbridge Richard Wade Newark Chester Wade Owen Wallace Stockport Gladys Matthews Clarence Heid Tom Matthews Canton Tom Jr Great Lakes Naval Base Lakehurst N.J John Sam Breeze Columbus Leann Seaman Logan Ray McManus

Local Families Welcome Newborns and Admits List

Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Staley of Rockbridge announce a son. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gierhart of Laurelville announce a daughter. Admitted are Mrs. Roy McGrady and others from Logan including Clarence Lopez and Mrs. Elmer Michel. Also listed are Mrs. Clinton Queen with son Lawrence Love and others such as Miss Maria Peklo and Miss Jamie Heinlein.

Ransom Staley Rockbridge Paul Gierhart Laurelville Roy McGrady Clarence Lopez George McKee Chester Lackey Donald Young Benton Beatty Logan Elmer Michel Union Furnace Clinton Queen Lawrence Love Maria Peklo Jamie Heinlein James Blair Donald Lytle Clyde Singer

Rutland East ern Star to Hold Rummage and Bake Sale

The Harrisonville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will host a rummage sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a rummage and bake sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rutland.

Rutland Harrisonville Order of the Eastern Star American Legion Hall

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Miss Campbell Major League Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial Tri-County Wranglers Hocking Valley Central Labor Council Route Maxine Maccombs Grant Hospital Meigs Area Luella Scurlock Athens Rita Canter Chauncey Marjorie Kimes Edward Verity Mike Brooks Herman Wolfe New Lexington Mary Christine Schloss Guysville Krista Ann Dearing Groater Mary Lous Wend James Swaim Haydenville George Simonton Michael Miller Donald Koon Charles Heathcoat Evener Wade Bailey N. Straitsville Bologna Adlelne Idairy Foods Argo Peas Newport Iga Hereford Osage Freestone Peaches Hart Seaman’s Foodliner West Union Street Harrisonville Oes
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