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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1961

Page

7

State Inspector Sheds Light on Nelsonville Wall Project

Nelsonville site visit by Carl Dauben mire and D E Jacoby reviewed a new 160 foot wall in front of the Nelsonville Elementary School to control ground slippage. Coakley explained the wall includes a five foot base, reinforced concrete and drainage with 240 yards of concrete and 60 feet of repaired walk under a canopy. The inspectors praised the work and urged bench marks and transit sightings to monitor future movement as the grounds were leveled and sodded.

Nelsonville Carl Daubenmire State Department of Industrial Relations D. E. Jacoby Logan Vern Coakley Coakley Construction Co Coakley Joseph C. Baker and Associates Jiggleburg Daubenmire L. C. Gray Lowell Cole

Assault Suit Is Dropped In Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville Mayor Hillearys court Jack Hunter Marta pleaded not guilty to assault and battery by his wife Margaret Hunter. The case was dismissed after witnesses failed to appear. Nathan Gilbert Graham of 774 Chestnut St was found guilty of disturbing the peace and fined 10 dollars plus costs. Harrison Johnson of Nelsonville Route 2 and Maphet Hunter of Nelsonville Route 1 were each fined 10 dollars plus costs after guilty pleas for intoxication.

Ter Marta Harrison Johnson Nelsonville

Nelsonville Athletic Association Meets Over Football Plans

Nelsonville Athletic Association will hold a 7:30 Wednesday meeting at the High School. A financial report will be presented and plans for the first football game with The Plains Friday night will be discussed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Association the Plains

Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative for the Whole Family

Medical authorities endorse gentle relief from temporary constipation for youngsters and adults. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative uses a natural senna extract, is liquid for precise dosing, and offers a pleasant taste for convenient use. Get Dr Caldwell's at your dealer's today.

Dr. Caldwell

Auto Sales On Increase In August 1961 Logan County

Dealers reduced inventories ahead of 1962 models boosting August new car sales. Miss Thelma Keyes reports 62 new car titles issued in August versus 48 in July and 53 in June. Total transactions 662 include 223 resale titles 19 used retail 159 used casual three conversions 12 voids and 12 replacements. Mortgages filed 277 and canceled 254. Receipts 1048.70 with 803.35 to county treasury and 245.35 to state.

Births and Admissions at Mount Saint Mary Hospital

The Mount Saint Mary Hospital lists new births for several families including Mr and Mrs Jim Unger Logan Route 2 a son and Mr and Mrs Okey Foltz Logan a daughter. Admission shows multiple patients from Nelsonville Athens The Plains Glouster and surrounding areas with blood used 5 units.

Jim Unger Logan Okey Foltz John Cunningham Athens Charles Newman Chauncey Raymond Finnearty Rodney Galentin Buchtel Larry Wyckoff Patricia Grinstead Columbus Audrey Taylor Nelsonville Margaret Inman the Plains Harry Andrews Glouster Donald Norris Millfield Willard Canter Ronald Starkey Evans Earich John Gardner Robert Hollbrook Dayne Withem Shirley Murphy Walter Mungan New Lexington Ava Fuller Amy Patton Melissa Michael Gladys Peart Shawnee George France David Stafford William Hyatt Sherry Tom Aleta M. Everett New Straitsville

Logan Area Residents Visiting For Labor Day Weekend

Logan residents host relatives and friends in a busy social season. William Lindsay and Sally Chrisman of Forest Hills N Y are staying with Claude and Essie Chrisman in Logan through Labor Day after meeting in Columbus and visiting Buckeye Lake. Chris Myers leaves for Muskigum College to join the Muskies football team as a student trener. The Brays and Redd families take an eight day vacation with road trips to Mount Rushmore Yellowstone and other western sites.

William Lindsay Sally Chrisman Forest Hills N. Y Lindsay Claude Chrisman North Street Logan Columbus Chrismans Buckeye Lake Ford Hack Shell Beach Hacks Chrisman Essie Guano E. Second St Harold Miller Gano Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia Bill Blosser Judy Blum Clarence Blosser Charles Midland Place Howard Blum F. Hunter Chris Myers Francis Myers N. Market St Muskingum College New Concord Muskies Chris Walter Bray Gallagher Ave Yellowstone National Park Teton Mountains Wyo Brice Canyon Zion Canyon Utah Boulder Dam Las Vegas Nev

Miss Shirley Linton Weds Paul Russell in Nelsonville

Shirley Linton and Paul Russell were married at First Christian Church in Nelsonville with Rev. Ted G. Faulconer officiating. The couple, both York High School graduates, had a family reception at the bride’s parents home following the ceremony.

First Christian Church Ted G. Faulconer Guy Hartman Paul Linton York High School Russell William Russell Buchtel

Murray City Methodist Homecoming Schedule

Murray City Methodist Church announces a Sunday homecoming with 9 45 worship led by Rev John Mullins a noon basket dinner 130 pm afternoon services led by Mrs Effie Devol and Rev Carl Weatherall of Commercial Point as speaker all members former members and friends are urged to attend

Murray City Methodist Church John Mullins Effie Devol Carl Weatherall Commercial Point

Firemen Called At Nelsonville Home For Smoke Alarm

Nelsonville Fire Department responded to John Fuller Jr at 516 West Franklin Street early Sunday morning after smoke was detected. Firefighters found no fire and could not determine the smoke origin.

Nelsonville John Fuller, Jr Franklin St

Driver Fined $20 for Speeding on Canal Street

Buster Nolan Hall of Columbus was fined $20 in Mayor Hilleary's court for driving 55 miles per hour on Canal Street US 33. He was committed to county jail for non payment of the fine.

Nelsonville Buster Nolan Hall Morrill Ave Columbus Hilleary Canal St Hall

Twig 7 to Meet Nelsonville at Pine Grove

Twig 7 of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Harry N. Raden in Pine Grove. A nominating committee will be appointed.

Nelsonville Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Harry N. Raden Pine Grove

Whartons Host Several Visitors From Virginia and Michigan

Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton Sr welcomed Mr and Mrs Bill Litten and children from Verona Virginia last Tuesday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Joseph Manda and kids with relatives in Cleveland and Michigan, along with travels through Skyline Drive to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Mrs Jennie Gee returned to California after two months with the Hawk family in Plains. Duddy Stalder and Richard Bricker visited Gary Nelson recently.

The Plains Walter Wharton Bill Litten Butch Stevie Verona Litten Betty Sands Wharton Joseph Manda Canada Manda Lewis Toth Cleveland Pete Verba Michigan C. H. Eddy Mary Paul Pat Williamsburg Virginia Beach Jennie Gee California Robert L. Hawk Vicki, Terry Tami Gary Nelson Duddy Stalder Richard Bricker

Retta Howe Class Meets at First Methodist Church

Mrs Gar net Schoonover and Mrs Jean nette Glass will host the Retta Howe Class of the First Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the church social rooms.

Nelsonville Garnet Schoonover Jeannette Glass Retta Howe First Methodist Church

Four Logan youths released to parents after larceny probe

Four youths from the Logan area were released to their parents at 8 p.m. after about three hours in Nelsonville custody. They were identified by H. Otis Gill as the group who left his Route 33 West roadside stand with $26 missing from the cash register. A Washington state car tag led to a stop in Logan. three youths were 17 and one was 16. The case will be referred to juvenile court.

Nelsonville Logan Area Hocking County Vill Register Washington

Driver Fined Three Times For Vehicle Violations

Nelsonville Darrell Thress pleaded guilty to unsafe operation no operator's license and fictitious license plates. He paid 10 dollars and costs on the first two charges and 50 dollars plus costs for the plates. James R. Poling was fined 10 dollars and costs for consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. Both were cited to county juvenile authorities for have a 14 year old girl with them during arrest.

Thress Logan Hilleary James R. Poling

Nelsonville Golfers Survive First Round

Nelsonville golfers advance in the Hocking Hills Country Club championship after a tight first round as remaining matches were set to be played Monday. The outcome advances several local competitors in the Nelsonville league event.

Nelsonville Hocking Hills

Little League All Stars Picnic Before Athens Tilt

Nelsonville Little League All Stars from Wellston after finishing as runners up in the Wellston tournament hosted a picnic at Logan's Rachelmacher Park. The group included many players and families and guests with plans to play Athens All Stars at the Athletic Field Sunday at 2 p m.

Nelsonville Wellston Logan Rachelmacher Park John Coker John, Jr Fancee Charles Corrigan Larry Jerri Peggy Paul Conrad Betty Crawford Robert Willie Dishong Darrell Figgins Mike Joe Grose Ane Joe, Jr Morris Haning Courtney Anita Clyde Harold Sandy Cheryl Linda Russell Hull Greg Kathy Becky Johnny Ami James Linscott Pat William Mechem Mark James Polley Robert Wend Bill Johnny Bob Margie Mary Thomas Schultz Jim Steve Roger David All Stars P. D. Figgins David Friedrich Nicki Keller Joyce Maurer Bobby O'Neil Ronna Burchfield Ann Puckett Rick Shearer Robert Smith Susie Taylor Debbie Rick Everett Warix Athens All Stars

Nurse Judy Pendergrass Graduates at Holzer School

Miss Judy Pendergrass daughter of Mrs Agnes Pendergrass Poplar Street graduated from the Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Gallipolis Thursday as the top scholastic student in her class. She received the Holzer Hospital and Clinic Award chosen by graduates and staff as the most outstanding student.

Nelsonville Judy Pendergrass Agnes Pendergrass Poplar Sr Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Gallipolis Holzer Hospital and Clinic

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