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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

5

Court Order Clarification Sought Over Bridge Project

LOGAN The Franklin County Common Pleas Court may clarify a restraining order to decide if the State Highway Department and Hocking County may proceed with work on the Old McArthur Road bridge as part of the Route 93 interchange project. The suit challenges county funding for Mulberry Street bridge.

Logan Franklin County Common Pleas Court State Highway Department Hocking County Forrest Moore Franklin County Court Mulberry Street McArthur Road Clyde Underwood Clear Fork Underwood John Dowler Divison 10 Dowler Rudy Rempel

Sewer Location Mystery at Tri-County Vocational Site

Nelsonville officials pursue locating the main sanitary sewer along E Canal Street as contractors continue a 20 foot deep dig between Canal Street and the C and O Railroad. Mayor Hilleary says a new detection effort may determine tapping points and engineers from Floyd G Browne and Associates assist this week.

Nelsonville Tri-County District Earl Hilleary E. Canal Street Floyd G. Browne and Canal Street Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Republican Headquarters Opened in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Republican headquarters opened in the Spray Building on Washington Street, open until the November 5 election. The office offers campaign materials and seeks volunteers. contact numbers are 753-3695 for the office and 753-3089 for absentee, sick, or military ballots via Mrs Violet Hollenbaugh.

Nelsonville — Republican Spray Washington Street Young Republican Club Republican Club Violet Hollenbaugh

Dinner Fetes Minister Daniel Kiger in New Straitsville

A Friday dinner in the Methodist Church dining room honored Daniel Kiger, student minister since June, who departs Wednesday for Princeton to continue his ministry studies. The choir presented a gift. Mrs. Thea White directs the choir and organist. Kiger’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kiger of Zanesville, attended the meal.

New Straitsville Methodist Church Daniel Kiger Princeton University Kiger Thea White Paul Kiger Zanesville

Births Set New Arrival For Dale Chesser Family

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chesser of Dundas welcome a son. Also listed are Betty Ackison Logan Route 1 Cheryl Johnson Nelsonville Charley Carr Chauncey Howard Miller Glouster Route 3 Juanita Six Nelsonville Route 1 Ivan Smart Nelsonville Mrs Andrew Loudner and son Mrs Louise Johnson Mrs Lillian Eberts Mrs Grace Dyker Mrs Jennie Raynard Leo Gates Clarence Harris Robert McClelland James Kavlish Howard Miller.

Betty Ackison Logan Cheryl Johnson Nelsonville Charley Carr Chauncey Howard Miller Glouster Juanita Six Ivan Smart Andrew Loudner and Son Louise Johnson Lillian Eberts Grace Dyker Jennie Raynard Leo Gates Clarence Harris Robert McClelland James Kavlish Betty Cope Chicago Cora Hopstetter Mike Whyte Meade Whyte Jackson St Joan Hill Cambridge Margie Carpenter Whyte Hamilton Air Force Base Calif McCord Air Force Base Wash Phang Rang Air Force Base Vietnam Wayne Bumgardner Roland Higgins United Mine Workers of America Denver Cole Denver-Hilton

Randy Theisen status improves at Children’s Hospital

Randy Theisen of Nelsonville Route 1 is reported to be improving after treatment at Children's Hospital Columbus. He resides with Mr. and Mrs. William Theisen and is listed in room 519.

Nelsonville Randy Theisen Children’s Hospital Columbus William Theisen

Declining Ape and Monkey Populations Face Habitat Loss

The world ape and monkey populations are shrinking due to encroaching civilization and rising scientific demands. Researchers warn urgent conservation steps to protect remaining primate species as habitats shrink and fragmentation increases.

Nelsonville Bank Reopens in Remodeled Quarters

Nelsonville The First National Bank reopened Monday at its old stand on the Public Square with a newly renovated lobby and business offices. A rear drive-in window serves customers by car via a W Columbus Street approach, though usage was lighter than expected. Transfers of records moved over the weekend from the former Preston Store, where the bank operated since last February after a fire. Grand opening ceremonies are planned for early October with some remodeling work still pending.

Nelsonville First National Bank Alton M. Scarborough Preston Scarborough

Health Board Will Discuss Dump Laws

Logan Ohio Health Board meets at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ohio Power Office 48 E Main St to discuss solid waste and disposal regulations. Officials from city county and township levels will review regulatory procedures following state legislation.

Health Board Logan Logan-Hocking County Board of Health Ohio Power E. Main St America

Len Simpson Berry Score Perfect At Izaak Walton Trap Meet

Logan Leonard Simpson Jr and Ron Berry led shooters at the Izaak Walton Trap shoot Saturday night with perfect scores from 16 yards. Others hitting 10 for 10 included Ruth Anne Berry James Bridgewater Neal Brady Bob Smith Pete Burgoon Ray Cauthon Leonard Simpson Sr and Mike Berry. Three Buddy Shoots were held with Ed Upp winning alongside Tom King and Luke Mowery with Jerry Hutchison taking another prize.

Lions Club to Host Meeting With Community Speaker

Nelsonville Lions Club meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Ethel's Tea Room with guest speaker John Yates Tri County CAP Director of Neighborhood Centers. District governor will visit Oct 2. Also noted are local personals and a list of licensees and residents connected to community events.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Ethel’s John Yates Tri-County Logan Ohio Department of Corrections Lions

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Releases Noted Locals

Hospital records show Harry B. Melbrim Chester Spafford and Rhoda M. Smith all from Logan admitted to Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Dismissals include Mrs Leslie Jones and son Mrs Karen Smith John Wells and Roy Funk. Logan personals note FTM 1 and Mrs Gary Rice of Portsmouth Virginia visiting uncle Rev Fr Robert Lemon in Zaleski. Mrs Ralph Fornealt of Long Beach formerly McArthur was observed in University Hospital then Rochester New York visiting Charles Hallick in McArthur. Charles Conley of Richmond Kentucky injures in two car crash on Silvery Creek Road transferred to Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington for weeks of care. Ceci Calvin Maerker arrives in McArthur from Germany to visit grandparents Lawrence Calvin and Rick Calvin. Swaziland gains independence September six nineteen sixty eight.

Gary Rice Portsmouth Robert Lemon Zaleski Ralph Fornealt Long Beach Calif McArthur University Hospital Rochester N. Y Charles Hallick Brightford Rd Charles Conley Richmond Arthur George Silvery Creek Road Hocking Valley Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Edwin Maerker Ceci Calvin Germany Lawrence Calvin Rick Calvin

Fight Bonds Forfeited and Seven Fined in Hocking County Court

Logan area court records show eight persons forfeiting bonds and seven fined before Judge James Stilwell. Names include Steven K Douglas and Ison F Watkins with various speeding and safety violations, plus others for improper turns, stopping on road, unsafe vehicle, and driving while intoxicated with accompanying fines and costs.

LOGAN Hocking James Stilwell Steven K Douglas Columbus Ison F. Watkins Richard L. Giffin Stacy R. Beougher Rockbridge Jack E

Divorces Granted in Hocking County Court

Two divorces were granted in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. Sheila Michel was granted a divorce from Robert Michel on gross neglect and her former name Swabb was restored. Robert L. Straus of Laurelville was granted a divorce from Phyllis Straus for gross neglect, with a request for support and maintenance of a minor child and further relief as proper.

Logan Hocking County Common Pleas Court Shiela Michel Robert Michel Robert L. Straus Laurelville Phyllis Straus

Nelsonville Meetings and Legion Dues Update

Nelsonville area groups report meetings at Circle Five First United Methodist Church with Mrs Oda Elliott on Wednesday at 730 p.m. Devotions led by Mrs Besssie Ball. programme by Mrs Frances Stage and Miss Bessie Stephenson. American Legion Post 229 dues for 1968 69 payable now announced by Steven Barber. York Grange No 2436 to meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall Oak Grove.

Circle Five First United Methodist Church Oda Elliott Bessie Ball Frances Stage Bessie Stephenson American Legion Steven Barber Glenford Dugan York Grange Grange Hall Oak Grove

Logan Board Hears Transfer Request From Good Hope Parents

Logan Board of Education heard a transfer request for sections 16 to 20 and 30 to the Berne Union district from Northwestern Good Hope Township parents. The board took no action, to discuss NYC program details and future building plans, with a November meeting and architect interviews planned.

Logan Logan Board of Education Good Hope Township Berne Union Neighborhood Youth Corps Harry Westfall John Yates Community Action Committee Curtis Harvey

Hocking Red Cross Meeting Set

Logan report outlines the annual meeting of the Hocking County Chapter of the American Red Cross set for Thursday at 6 30 p m at Blosser s Restaurant. Dean Dugger regional blood center director will speak about the Red Cross programs and services inviting volunteers and interested persons to attend. Call 385 3536 to reserve.

Logan Hocking County The American Red Cross Blosser Dean Dugger Central Ohio Red Cross Regional Blood Center Red Cross

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Mount St. Mary Hospital Dale Chesser Dundas Nelsonville Bank W. Columbus Street Len Simpson Berry CAP Arthur Dillie Saw Mall Joy Kneece Larry Spence Second St. Strander Mary E Cole Church St. Tri County Harry B. Melbrim Chester Spafford Rhoda M. Smith Richard L. McGrady Suga Grove Leslie Jones Karen Smith John Wells Roy Funk Swaziland New Jersey Newark N. J John W. Stone Walter D. Stone E. Front St Air Force Academy Armed Forces Stone Logan High School Logan Board Civil Service Joan Hall Maxville Letha Bartholomew West School Charles Knox Dwight Diller Logan District Tri- County Vocaional High School Ohio Nationwide Nationwide Nationwide Insurance Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co Nationwide Life Insurance Co of Electric Electric Ness Myrl Coakley Coolville, Ohio Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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