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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1969

Page

7

Mark Mechem To Deliver Sermon At Home Church

Mark Mechem, a Hiram College junior and youth director at Mentor Christians Church, will deliver the 10 30 a m sermon at First Christian Church Nelsonville. He is resident in the church family and recently earned the Minister-in-Training title from the Ohio Society of Christian Churches and the Sylvania Scholarship at Hiram College.

Nelsonville Mary Mechem First Christian Church Fort Street Red Jeter Hiram College Christian Church Mechem Mentor Christians Church Mentor Troy Congregational Church Mansfield Richard Nelson West Washington Street Commission On Ministry Ohio Socety of Christian Churches Disciples of Christ Sylvania Sylvania Christian Church

Five Births Honored At Nelsonville Family Party

Five persons were honored at a birthday gathering hosted by Mrs. Iva Wright on Logan Route 3. Honorees included Mrs. Mabel Hanning Dennis Barber of Nelsonville, and Wayne Campbell Sheila Campbell of Columbus. A large cake and potluck dinner marked the event with relatives from Columbus Westerville and Nelsonville in attendance.

Nelsonville Iva Wright Logan Mabel Hanning Dennis Barber Wayne Campbell Sheila Campbell Columbus John Campbell Michael Baker Collmbus John W. Campbell Lisa and Kyle Westerville Jack Hanning Ray Crouse Stephen Barber David

Children stage surprise party for Mrs Mabel Hanning

Neighborhood children gathered at West Canal Street on Thursday to present a surprise birthday party for Mrs Mabel Hanning with all the party ingredients.

Nelsonville Mabel Hanning West Canal Street

Patriarchs Militant to Attend Nelsonville Odd Fellows Meeting

A delegation of Patriarchs Militant Inde cent Order of Odd Fellows will visit the Nelsonville Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for a special meeting on September 28 at 2 p.m. Grand officers from across Ohio are expected, and the session is open to local Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, and Patriarchs.

Nelsonville Order of Odd Fellows Rebekahs Ohio

Sassafras and herbs for tea on the ridge

A rural guide celebrates making teas from sassafras roots and ridge herbs. It highlights Sassafras leaves, dittany, pennyroyal, wild bergamot, spicebush, New Jersey tea, and other mint family plants as flavorful beverages and traditional remedies.

Mint Ohio Conrad Richter Dittany New Jersey

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Mrs. Elmer Ward of Logan admitted to Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Several patients and a relative discharged including Mrs. Charles Wahl, Mrs. Diilis Vaits and daughter, and Mrs. John Cox. Also released were Mrs. Donald Young, Mrs. Lloyd Day, Mrs. Richard E. Hurst, Mrs. Robert Stambo, and her son.

Charles Wahl Diilis Vaits John Cox Donald Young Lloyd Day Richard E. Hurst Robert Stambo

Contributing Case Nets 4 Suspensions

Logan area youths face delinquency charges after a drinking party July 26 27 with four minor girls ages 14 11 and 17. Logan youth 17 placed on probation while Roger Burns James Benson Hayes and William Matone receive 30 day jail terms suspended on costs and good behavior.

Logan Roger Burns New StraitsvMe James Benson Hayes Welston William Matone Rhea Bangvert Brown

Industrial Negotiations Continue in Nelsonville Area

Governor Jack Oakley said Friday the Nelsonville Board of Trade industrial committee continues negotiations with an unnamed prospect for a Nelsonville location. City leaders authorized extending water and sewer lines about 200 feet to serve the industry if it settles in the area.

Nelsonville Utticies

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital Reflect Local Families

A Mount St Mary Hospital notes births including twins and several newborns. Names listed include Master Todd Sigler, Logan. Miss Jayne Smith, Murray City. Master Daniel Corwin. Miss Marjorie Pierce. and other children born to families such as Mrs. Mike Carter, Mrs. Diane Goss, and Mrs. Eveth Mulpas among others in Nelsonville Route 1 and Route 2 areas.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Daniel Parkenson Nelsonville Todd Sigler Logan Jayne Smith Murray City Rhonda McCall Rockbridge Joseph L. Finer Junction City William O’neil Mike Carter Marjorie Pierce Diane Goss Eveth Mulpas Albert Burley Bertha Marin Daniel Corwin Evelyn Pollock Orpha Scott Janette Messbarger Watson Wolfe Todd Siglier Mater Car James

Planning Zoning Seen Essential for Community Development

Wilbur Mender argues that careful planning and zoning are vital for orderly growth in both urban and rural areas. He urges local officials and residents to support charters and commissions to protect property values and ensure efficient public utilities management.

Nelsonville Athens County Athens Coumy Regional Diing Commission

Ohio Oil & Gas Scout Report lists August completions

Logan reports the August Scout Report shows 8 completed wells with 87 percent producing and 21 dry holes. So far this year completions total 896 while OW & Gas issued 137 new well permits bringing the yearly total to 1 195. There are 142 wells currently drilling with 106 cable tool and 37 rotary rigs active.

Logan Oho Oil & Gas Association Ohio OW & Gas

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Mark Mechem Travel Bureau Columbus Road Alexander-Smith Hell Alexander-Smiths Vance-Leach Sonata Hocking Valley Community Hospital Elmer Ward Wilbur Mender BoboNail Insurance Agency Parkersburg Athens F.D.I.G Cooney Southeastern Ohio
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