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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1973

Page

4

Nelsonville mayor may resign prompting succession plan

Mayor Donald W. Bumgardner indicated he plans to resign soon because of his Hocking Conservancy District job. If resignation occurs before Sept 28, Nelsonville would elect a successor in the Nov 6 general election, with Donald Kern likely succeeding as mayor until the term ends.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Conservancy Nelsonville Bumgardner May Wilbur Mender Donald W. Bumgardner Hocking Conservancy District Donald R. Johnson Donald Kern Bumgardner Kern Nern Thorp

Logan School Board approves regular and substitute staff appointments

Logan City School Board approved eight certificated entries and many noncertificated positions including teachers aides bus drivers and substitutes. They also granted professional conference attendance and approved budget transfers notes and wage adjustments while resignations and graduations were finalized.

Logan Board Norma Gable Logan Logan City Rose Marie Sekerak Willoughby Hills Donna J. Hamilton Williamsport Joseph P. Nugent Dayton Phyllis Cotterman Columbus Laura LaJohn Athens Diane Oney Sankusky Dale Johnson Edith Paula Rogers Rockbridge Regina Elgin Jean Moraine Don Sigler Nora North Mabel Harden Dorothy Nelson

Hocking Sheriff Reports 3 Wrecks

Three weekend accidents were investigated by the Hocking County Sheriff's Department. Frank Vincent 23 was cited for excessive speed after a collision with Patricia Cheadle 36 on Price Road. A right front tire blew on Billy Brown 19 causing a rollover on Unger Road with no injuries. Michael VanBibber 27 found his car in a neighbor's yard after leaving it parked at home. A mail box theft was reported by Floyd Coakley.

Patricia A. Cheadle Logan Route 5 Vincent Cheadle Billy D. Brown Rockbridge Hillcrest Unger Road Laurel Michael A. VanBibber Logan Route 4 Floyd Coakley Nickle Plate Road

Wellston Centennial Finds Three Citizens Aged 100 Plus

Wellston officials led by Centennial Chairman Tom Bowman report locating three residents aged 100 or more. Elizabeth McCumber born 1872 Ben R. Smith born 1872 Edward Fitzpatrick resides in Huston Rest Home seeks others of 100 plus and long married couples. Information requested via Bowman Florist.

Wellston Tom Bowman Wellston Nursing Home Elizabeth McCumber Ben R. Smith Edward Fitzpatrick Huston Hamden Bowman Oscar Leach S. Pennsylvania Avenue Edward Dahl Bowman Florist S. Pennsylvania

Jackson Man Sent To Jail In Wellston Court

In Wellston Mayors Court Charles Halter man of Jackson faced three charges. He received fines and three day jail terms for leaving the scene and for driving under the influence. A separate fine and jail term applied to driving while suspended. Barbara K. Faught was fined for shoplifting and Robin Thompson for assault. Cliff Vaughn forfeited a bond for intoxication.

Wellston Charles Halterman Jackson Barbara K. Faught Wellston Sundry and News Robin Thompson Cliff Vaughn

Logan residents admitted and dismissed in court action

Admitted were Mrs. Denzel Lecrone Shawnee Howard Plummer Nelsonville Luther Bell New Straitsville Mrs Dorothy Dodderer Reedsville Harold Daubenmire Foy Blosser Mrs Harold Ringler Mrs Keith Hinerman and Mrs Rebecca Stewart all of Logan. Dismissed were Mrs Zola Hopkins Mrs John Gilogly and daughter.

Denzel Lecrone Shawnee Howard Plummer Nelsonville Luther Bell New Straitsville Dorothy Dodderer Reedsville Harold Daubenmire Foy Blosser Harold Ringler Keith Hinerman Rebecca Stewart Logan Zola Hopkins John Gilogly

Burglary Suspects Caught Inside Wellston Eagles Hall

Two men Fred Elkins of Wellston and Williard Sprouse of Jackson were arrested inside the Fraternal Order of Eagles building after a break in. Entry was by prying a door open and about $77.25 in cash and $300 in safe damage were reported. Police and deputies investigated.

Wellston Order of Eagles Fred Elkins Williard Sprouse Jackson Richard Perkins Hershel Patton Hugh Scurlock Sherman Lott Jackson County Sheriff's

Lancaster Man Fined On Speeding Charge

Lancaster man Gary A. Brenstuhl 18 pled guilty to speeding and was fined 10 dollars plus costs after a Logan county court hearing. Mary Wahl of South Logan received 50 dollars and five days jail, suspended, on malicious destruction of property charges. Andrew Buckwald also 50 dollars with five days jail suspended. Bonds forfeited include John Guisinger 43.50 and Jerry Lott 28.50 for speeding.

Logan Hocking James Stilwell Gary A. Brenstuhl Lancaster Brenstuhl Mary Wahl South Logan Helen Buckwald Andrew Buckwald Oroville John F. Guisinger Jerry Lee Lott Houston Tex Russell A. Mason Lakeview Louis Culiier Akron Cynthia A. Holderby Athens Larry E.scheff

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes

Lists of names from Nelsonville The Plains New Straitsville and Huntington Virginia Hospital transfer notes show patients and relatives including Mrs Bertha Willis Miss Vickie Burchfield Mrs Eileen Turner Mrs Mary Jacobs Mrs Edith R Wood and others with Clarence Campbell transferred to Veterans Administration Hospital Huntington W Va

Bertha Willis Vickie Burchfield Eileen Turner Mary Jacobs Nelsonville Edith R. Wood Charles W. Kemper Hazel Six New Straitsville Angela Marcinko the Plains Clarence Campbell Veterans Administration Hospital Huntington W. Va Jean Whitlatch Melba Nelson Bessie Bartley William Bird

Jacksonville church group to meet at Wintersteen home

The WSCS of Jacksonville United Methodist Church plans a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Jane Wintersteen's home. Transportation help is available by calling 767-3169.

Jacksonville

Glouster EMS Responds to Fires and Injuries in Three Calls

Glouster EMS was dispatched to Louise Hayburn for an eye issue and she was sent to Mount St Mary Hospital. Later John McLaughlin suffered burns on 27 percent of his body while working on a car and was taken to O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. A third patient with head and facial lacerations was admitted to O’Bleness. Virginia Skinner was treated for hand and elbow injuries at Mount St Mary before returning home. Nelsonville York boosters set meeting for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior High School.

Glouster Emergency Medical Service Louise Hayburn Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville John McLaughlin Main St Jacksonville McLaughlin O’bleness Memorial Hospital Tee WHS Virginia Skinner

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Glen Tharp Republican Party Third Ward Democrat Party Robert Sales Lois Ann Smith Lester Huston Charles Kemper N. Market Street Ronald W. Lampmann Betty Robert LeClain E. Front St Pamela Mohler Samuel Stewart Lincoln St Wayne Timberlake Charles W. Wilson Dorothy Henderly Joan Huston Lyda Kornmiller Christine Leffler Union Furnace Norma Winifred Sowers Kathryn Taylor Juanita Jones Margaret Sheets American School Health Association Chicago Clark Davis Denver Thompson Dennis Savage Ken Warling Harry Westfall Dan Long Savage Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Hilltop Complex Jan Mitchell Nancy Owens Perry John Kennedy Sharon Myers Fred Courtney Helen Riddlebarger John Fredrick Wesselhoeft Paul Ray Campbell Tri- County Vocational School Ann Bachus Kathy Eby Susie Sinnott Marie Williams Morgan Morgan County Hocking County Athens County Larry Wells Logan Education Association CAPSE Wells Earl F. Radcliffe Rock Island, Illinois Delbert Kasler Mgr. Kurtz Hocking Valley Community Hospital Wellston Lodge Richard Baisden Warren Webb Barry Mahley Connecticut Ave Charles Dennis Hanlon Roger D. Evans Lucasville Second Street Pennsylvania Ave Hanlon Ivan Stephenson Pennsylvania Wayne W. Massie Massie Lancaster Man WSCS Boosters Nelsonville-York Athletic Boosters Cornerstone Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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