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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1969

Page

10

Patrolman Injured In Crash On Route 33

State Highway Patrolman Robert H. Hudnell was injured and his cruiser damaged when his car collided with a eastbound vehicle driven by Robert E. Rooker at the Route 33 county road junction four miles north of Route 664. Rooker was cited for failing to yield.

Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Robert H. Hudnell Hudnell Route 33 Robert E. Rooker Rockbridge Hudwell Rooker

Nelsonville Club Meetings Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday

The Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge No. 906 meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Odd Fellows Temple Jackson Street. Tri Psi Sorority meets today at 7 30 p m at the Little House with a covered dish dinner. The York Township Democrat Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Odd Fellows basement to discuss the November election and invite all Democrats and the public with refreshments.

Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge No. 906 Odd Fellows Temple Jackson Street Tri Psi Sorority York Township Democrat Club Don Kern

Births at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs Richard Evans New Straitsville daughter and Mr and Mrs Shirley Withrow Laurelville son admitted list includes Robert H Hudwell Frederick J Woltz Logan Goldie Stalling Nelsonville Martin E Ferguson Lancaster and George F Snyder Rockbridge Mrs Charles E Moore Andrew H Kibble Mrs Donald Lehman Mrs Carl Markwood Gary E Cecil Mrs Shirley Withrow and son Mrs Clara Edwards Irvin Rollison and Clyde M Rose

Richard Evans New Straitsville Shirley Withrow Laurelville Robert H. Hudwell Frederick J. Woltz Logan Goldie Stalling Nelsonville Martin E. Ferguson Lancaster George F. Snyder Rockbridge Charles E. Moore Andrew H. Kibble Donald Lehman Carl Markwood Gary E. Cecil Shirley Withrow and Son Clara Edwards Irvin Rollison Clyde M. Rose

Vinton Crash Sends Woman To Hospital

A two car collision on Route 327 near Route 50 in Vinton County sent Wilma F. Hunter a 52 year old Columbus resident to Chillicothe hospital. The Hunter car was struck by a vehicle driven by 19 year old Jackson resident Jesse C. Pollard who was cited for driving left of center.

Vinton Crash Woman McArthur Columbus Chillicothe Hospital Vinton County Wilma F. Hunter Clyde R. Hunter Jesse C. Pollard Jackson Pollard State Highway Patrol

Six Persons Injured In Two-Car Collision

Six people were injured Sunday at 5 p.m. on E Front Street near Arlington Avenue in Logan after a two car crash. Wesley K. Brunk, 16, Carbon Hill, cited for failure to maintain safe distance, said sun glare and brake lights were unseen.

Tax Sharing Debate Questions Federal State Powers

Wilbur Mender discusses tax sharing with the states, noting potential federal control and unequal returns. He advocates federal tax cuts to aid local finances while urging deep cuts in federal spending and foreign aid programs to curb inflation and waste.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Dense Patient Listings

A long list of names and places appears, likely patient or staff notes from Mount St. Mary Hospital including Barbara McGatha Logan Mary E Dixon Gore Route 1 Gregory Irwin Gloucester Route 3 John Pierce Chauncey Mary Adams Jo Ann Raine Nelsonville Robert E Dicken William Connett Athens Reba D Coley Jacksonville Virginia M Hogue Trimble Marvel N Love Corning Francis L Jeffers New Marshfield Ronald Handley and son Mary L Reeves Gladys Hostetter John F Miller Bertha Toney Judy Nihizer Clara James Bessie Whetstone Paula Newman Virgene Sheets William Verity John Maraz Charles Horvath Homer Pierpoint Ralph Pierce Gladys Hughes Mable Keplar Betty McKinley John Coffman Joseph Tignor Barbara Bruce Freden Surg en Lawrence Taylor Harry Burchfield Edna Parkison.

Barbara McGatha Logan Mary E. Dixon Gore Gregory Irwin Glouster John Pierce Chauncey Mary Adams Jo Ann Raine Nelsonville Robert E. Dicken William Connett Athens Reba D. Coley Jacksonville Virginia M. Hogue Trimble Marvel N. Love Corning Francis L. Jeffers New Marshfield Ronald Handley and Son Mary L. Reeves Gladys Hostetter John F. Miller Bertha Toney Judy Nihizer Clara James Bessie Whetstone Paula Newman Virgene Sheets William Verity John Maraz Charles Horvath Homer Pierpoint Ralph Pierce Gladys Hughes Mable Keplar Betty McKinley John Coffman Joseph Tignor

Food Stamp Office Entry Is Reported In City

City police investigate an attempted break in at the food stamp distributing office 320 Main St. Investigators found a ceiling hole as if entry was attempted.

Point Pleasant — City Food Stamp Distributing Main St

Variety Of Suits Heard In Hocking Court

Saturday session in Logan Hocking County Court featured multiple drug, traffic and property cases. Defendants included Robert Dee Miller accused of felony entering property, Fred Christian convicted of criminal conversion, and several speeding and license offenses with fines and suspensions.

Hocking Court Logan Hocking County Chance James Stilwell Robert Dee Miller Columbus Raymond Bailey Miller Fred Christian Sand Run Road

Logan Men Win Rose Show Trophies at Buckeye District

At the Buckeye District Conference and Rose Show in Lancaster Ohio University facilities Logan residents win four trophies. Leslie Duffey Route 3 wins King of the Show with Tiffany rose and additional trophies for rose stages and English Rose Box. Don Solon 720 N Wood St earns trophy for Lucky Piece and ribbons for other entries.

Logan Buckeye Lancaster Ohio University Leslie Duffey Logan Route 3 Don Solon N. Wood St

Weekend arrests in Nelsonville and surrounding area

Nelsonville extends weekend police activity with three arrests. Owen E Scurlock of Route 1 Nelsonville faces drunken driving charges and awaits hearings in Nelsonville Mayor's Court in May. James Carl Monroe of Lancaster Street was cited for unsafe operation and ordered to appear. Robert Williams of Haydenville and Martha Williams of Myers Street were arrested for disturbing the peace and scheduled for Nelsonville Mayor's Court.

Nelsonville Owen E. Scurlock Athens County James Carl Monroe Lancaster St Robert Williams Haydenville Martha Williams Myers Street

Federal study to decide on Ohio River Bridge safety case

A Federal Highway Administration report on alleged safety negligence on the Henderson Ohio River Bridge will be sent to the Department of Justice for determination of possible violations. George Serini said the audits division will transmit the document after an investigation into whether federal regulations were breached. Three painters on the span were charged previously but later dismissed.

Point Pleasant Federal Highway Administration Ohio River Henderson Department of Justice George Serini The Highway Administration Justice of Department

Miller's PTA Invites 3 Athletes To Speak

HEMLOCK The Miller PTA will meet at the high school Monday at 7 30 p m The president Mrs Robert Nicholas will lead the session The guests are Brent Nicholas Scott Josephson and Steve Pompey members of the Christian Athletic Assoc who attended various colleges in the United States this past summer The public is invited and a pot luck dinner will be served

Mount St Mary Guild Plans New Projects

Eight members of Twig Four Mount St Mary Hospital Guild met last Thursday at the hospital coffee shop for the first session of the fall season. Officers for the new year are chairman Mrs Sadie Simonton secretary Mrs Theda Wilkinson and treasurer Mrs Viola Courtney.

Nelsonville Twig Four Mount St. Mary Hospital Sadie Simonton Theda Wilkinson Viola Courtney Wilkinson

Duncan arrested on assault warrant after family dispute

Charles Ray Duncan, 40, Henderson, was arrested Sunday night on an assault and battery warrant by the sheriff's department. He was in a fight with his brother, Dave Duncan, officers said.

Point Pleasant Charles Ray Duncan Henderson Sheriff's Department Dave Duncan

Cost of Living Up Across August With Egg Price Jump

Government data show the cost of living rose four tenths of one percent in August. Egg prices surged 20 percent from July to August while rents rose the most in 13 years. The CPI reached 128.7, marking 4.8 percent annual inflation.

Washington Arnold Chase Bureau of Labor Statistics Chase

Area Death Notices From Athens to Columbus

Area death notices note Hubert L Roberts 65 of Pittsburgh formerly Athens owner operator of a Depot Street machine shop and 27 years Pittsburgh maintenance supervisor for National Biscuit Co. Edith Smith 75 former Gallia County resident died in Columbus. Edith Stump 69 of 234 Knotner Street died Saturday. James Donahoe Pomeroy 90 former Meigs County resident died in Lincoln Memorial Hospital Columbus. John T Hooper 83 of Logan died in Mount St Mary Hospital. A highway patrol sergeant Donald J Bever promoted in Columbus.

Athens Hubert L. Roberts Pittsburgh Lewis W Elizabeth Roberts Depot Street National Biscuit Co Methodist Church the Elks Grace Joan Keane Forest Hills William L J. B Norma Dean Wapple-Tramze Funeral Home Pittsburgh, Pa Gallipolis Edith Smith Gallia County Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Nelsonville Edith Stump Knotner St Church of the Nazarene A. E. Miller Asbury Cemetery Logan John T. Hooper Mount St. Mary Hospital Donald J. Bever Robert M. Chiramonte Sergeant Bever South Point Highway Patrol

Woman Treated By Emergency Squad After Cut at Home

The Athens fire department squad was called to 24 Northwood Dr for Mrs. Jane Maytorena 26 who cut her hand with a knife. Fire Chief Charles Dalton said first aid was administered at 10 05 a.m.

Athens Fire Department Northwood Dr Jane Maytorena Charles Dalton

Retiring Head of Religion and Mental Health Org Steps Down

After 15 years as president of the Academy of Religion and Mental Health the Rev. Dr George C Anderson retires. He will remain honorary president. Rev James R MacColl becomes executive and assumes the administrative post.

New York Academy of Religion and Mental Health George C. Anderson James R. MacColl

Traffic Fines in Municipal Court

Edward C Chow 19 of 110 N Congress has no operator license with Sept 21 accident, fined 75 dollars plus costs. 50 dollars suspended if not driving until licensed. Roger F Gilkey 30 Route 2 fined 100 dollars plus costs plus 30 days jail, 25 suspended if no driving until licensed. Geoffery A George 21 Willowick cited for reckless operation with police costs. Robert Reinhart 34 Albany expired license fined and costs. Joseph L Zisman 20 Pittsburgh cited for speed with patrol costs. Brent C Hawley 18 Columbus speed fined 15 dollars plus costs. James P Connor 18 Toledo speed fined 17 dollars plus costs.

Edward C Chow N. Congress Roger F. Gilkey Geoffery A George Willowick Reck Robert Reinhart Albany Joseph L. Zisman Pittsburgh Brent C. Hawley Columbus James P. Connor Toledo

Cub Scout Pack 53 Holds Orientation at Morrison School

Cub Scout Pack 53 conducted orientation and registration at Morrison School with Wallace Taylor welcoming scouts and families. Clarke Daily organized the event and Cubmaster Bob Green awarded honors to participants.

Morrison School Wallace Taylor Bob Green Clarke Daily

Top Farmer To Speak At Farm Bureau Meeting

LOGAN Bill Richard former National Jaycee Young Farmer in 1967 will be the featured speaker at the Hocking County Farm Bureau annual meeting at Logan High School. Trustees and Farm Bureau delegates to the Ohio Farm Bureau will be elected and 1970 policy resolutions adopted. A banquet begins the event with dinner tickets set at 2. Reservations with Robert Holloway or Landmark Store.

Logan Bill” Richard Jaycee Hocking County Farm Bureau James Skinner Logan High School Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Robert Holloway

Accidents On Private Property Hocking County

Two minor auto accidents occurred on private property in Logan County. At 11:50 p.m. Friday Floyd G. Hart 30 Logan Route 1 and Charlotte Vitale 44 Kenilworth NJ collided while leaving the Hocking Drive-In Theatre. A second crash happened in the Five Mile Inn parking lot where an unidentified driver struck Terry E. Casto 482 Milton Ave and fled.

Logan Hocking County

Forgery Trial Set Back in Common Pleas Court

A continued forgery case against 21 year old Gerald Gamby from Pickering Hall was extended by Judge John W. Bolin after the prosecution failed to appear. Gamby was indicted by the September grand jury.

Common Pleas Pickering Hall John W. Bolin Bolin Gerald Gamby Miss Gamby

Former Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos Dies at 59

Adolfo Lopez Mateos, who led Mexico from 1958 to 1964, died today at age 59 after a long illness. He had been in a coma since 1967 following cranial aneurysm surgery that left him largely paralyzed. Also noted, New York's Niagara Frontier State Park Commission expanded since 1954 from seven parks totaling 2,990 acres to 14 parks covering 4,884 acres.

Mexico City Adolfo Lopez Mateo New York Niagara Frontier State Park Commission

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