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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1964
Page
9
A railroad engineer reacts to a warning signal and drivers should likewise brake for hazards near pedestrians and animals. The piece urges slow speeds in residential and school zones, warns against swerving for animals, and stresses keeping alert to protect children and deter accidents.
Hospital brief lists new admissions including Wahnetta Jennice Marie Chevali er Nancy Sharp and others from Glouster Nelsonville Trimble and Athens. Dismissals include Goldie Huddy Judith Devol June Bingman and Dulcie Reinhart. Nelsonville case: Earl Rutter pleads guilty to DWI and is fined 150 dollars plus costs and three days in city jail.
Nelsonville reports Mrs. Earl Funk Ruth Hall of Nelsonville was seriously injured in a Florida automobile crash. She has had several blood transfusions and may need more. Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Nelsonville October 1 at the Christian Church noon to 5 45 p.m.
Charles A. Smith and John Sr. sought to clear up a Nelsonville Mayor Court incident in which Smith was found guilty of depositing garbage on a neighbor’s property. He claimed the apples from his tree blew onto the neighbor’s lot and says he pleaded innocent through his attorney. Smith has since removed the offending tree.
William Mechem, an Athens County election board member, says Nelsonville residents do not need to register to be eligible for the November election. He notes only Athens city requires registration. Separately, the Public Square and Cable's Alley received slurry-seal treatment, completed Thursday.
Southern Ohio Old Auto Club will tour Ravenswood West Virginia Sunday. The group assembles at King Kelly garage Canal Street and departs at 9 am with a picnic lunch. Members with pre 1943 cars may join by reporting to King Kelly. A swap meet is set for November 15 at Herb Pierce garage Chauncey.
Nelsonville York Grange met Thursday night at the Grange Hall and elected officers for the 1965 term. Officers named include Master Elsie Weaver, overseer Don Wolfe, lecturer Mable Kennedy, steward Harlan Cagg, assistant steward William Theisen, chaplain Garnet Schoonover, treasurer Wilbur Young, secretary Betty Cagg, gatekeeper Clifford Brown, Ceres Venice Brown, Pomona Mildred Klinebrier, Flora Hannah Thomas, lady assistant steward Forrest Young, executive committee Wesley Hawk. Refreshment committee members were Wesley and Mrs. Hawk, Hannah Thomas and Jessie Duncan.
Tippi Hedren and Noel Marshall wed in Sherman Oaks California on September 27. The 29 year old actress and 34 year old agent met three years ago when he became her representative and signed the marriage license in a Los Angeles ceremony.
The Chauncey Christian Youth Fellowship meets Sundays at 6 p.m. at the parish house with new officers Linda Lohse president Mike Wilson vice president Leis Blackford secretary treasurer and Carolyn Bowman news reporter. The schedule covers talks on church history beliefs baptism the lord s supper civil rights law and more through December with a planning retreat.
Nelsonville fire department responded to a 9:10 a.m. alarm at Kuhn Clothing Store on West Columbus Street. Oil on a gas furnace motor ignited as manager Paul Betts attempted to light the pilot light. Betts controlled the fire. firefighters arrived to find no damage.
Glenford Dugan Post 229 plans a 7:45 p.m. meeting at the Legion War Memorial Building. The post quota chase continues as blue and gold teams compete. Ohio Leadership College set for Oct 10–11 in Columbus, with officers urged to register for operations training. 1965 membership cards issued. Murray City Eagles Hall hosts a round and square dance Saturday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Nelsonville Valley Lodge 169 financial secretary John Bownes reported on the Ohio Knights of Pythias convention held in Cincinnati last weekend. He was joined by his wife Sylvia who attended the Ohio Pythian Sisters convention and serves as district deputy for the local Pythian Sisters organization.
Chauncey The Hocking Valley Parish will start parish evening services on Sunday September 27 at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ. Rev J A Long will be the first speaker.
Chauncey Troop 78 schedules a Show n Tell Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. on a vacant lot near the traffic light with awards and a cookout. A Court of Honor will invite joining families to learn about the scout program. Athens County Antique Auto Association meets at 7 30 p.m. in Logan, with guest ministers scheduled across five parish churches through November 29.
Connett Boosters sponsor a rummage sale on Oct 17 at the Legion War Memorial Building to raise funds for a vestibule at Connett Church. Sale starts at 9 a.m. and runs all day. Call Mrs Mildred Klinebriel or Mrs Mabel Kennedy to donate articles.
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