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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

15

Moving Day Planned For Health Dept Relocation

Logan-Hocking County commissioners plan a moving in at the health department to the new public health facility beside Hocking Valley Community Hospital with an Oct. 24 open house. Dr. Owen F. Yaw aided in planning as petitions to vacate parts of Skinner and Knox roads were received and hearings set for Oct. 13. Earl Parkins was reappointed to the Library Board for seven years. Roger McCauley urged keeping Tri-County Community Action offices in the old hospital on W. Main Street due to funding from Perry and Athens counties. Commissioner Shaw announced a West Logan sewer project meeting and emphasized speed in finalizing plans with nov 1 deadlines. Other actions included paying bills totaling 11,202.44 across various county lines and minor junior fair building ceiling changes.

Logan — Hocking County Health Department Court House Hocking Valley Community Hospital Owen F. Yaw Skinner and Knox Roads Washington Earl Parkins Logan-Hocking County District Library Board of Trustees Roger McCauley Tri-County Community Action W. Main Street McCauley Perry Athens Otto Shaw Logan West Logan Shaw

28 New Books Arrive at Nelsonville Library

Nelsonville Public Library reports 28 new books received this week with 11 fiction titles including King in Hell and St Urbain's Horsemen, four mysteries such as The Brood of Folly, and several non fiction works like Nobody The Story of Bert Williams and Capone The Life and World of Al Capone.

Nelsonville Hell Balin Davidson Gray Hailey Hegner Lofts Richled Thrush Green Saint Wager Eli’s Webb Whitehouse Skine Arnold Wechsler Graham Knox Peters Tucker Wells York Nobody Bert Williams Charters Coral Sea Cousteau Donovan Epstein Harmer Capone al Capone Kobler Longmore Tru Oursler Symington

Committees Named for Riverview PTA Year

Riverview PTA officers named yearlong committees at an executive meeting. Program committee chaired by Dolores Frank Thelma Smith Marilyn Hannum Ruth Anne Balderson Nola Young and Grace Weber. Other panels include Budget and Finance co chairs Orva Holter Violet Smith and many members.

Reedsville Riverview Pta Dolores Frank Thelma Smith Marilyn Hannum Ruth Anne Balderson Nola Young Grace Weber Orva Jean Holter Violet Smith Harold Holter David Smith Dohrman Reed Elden Blake Jr Clarence Antherton Charles Hauber Ernest Whitehead Fred Kessinger Junior Hauber Roger Dillon Betty Buchanan Wanda Kimes Darlene Reed Dorothy Wells David Chadwell Eleanor Knight Margaret Brown Pauline Myers Frances Reed Marlene Putnam Edith Henderson Elizabeth Smith Teresa Collins Cochairmen Olive Osborn Ruth Anne _ Balderson Frances Holsinger Connie Reed Alice Curtis Carolyn Franz

Tovey New Head Of Ad Association

Paul Tovey of the Toledo Blade and Times was elected president of the Advertising Executives Association of Ohio Daily Newspapers at the association’s fall sales seminar in Columbus attended by about 250 advertising executives.

Tovey Ad Association Columbus, Ohio Advertising Executives Association of Ohio Daily Newspapers Paul Tovey The Toledo Blade and Times Association Columbus Harry Case Kenton Times William Lostoski Cleveland Plain Dealer Alvin Geigey Defiance Crescent News James Muckley Akron Beacon Journal Robert Locke Dayton Newspapers Donald Shipman Troy Daily News Robert Thoman Cincinnati Enquirer Eugene Dunison Fremont News Messenger Plain Dealer Chillicothe Gazette Bryan Times Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Marietta Daily Times Toledo Blade Newark Advocate Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune

Ruth Circle Officers Are Installed At McArthur

The Circle of Ruth of McArthur Christian Church met at the Colonial in Jackson to install officers for the coming year. New officers include President Mrs David Gill Vice President Mrs Andrew Adelmann Jr Secretary Mrs Marvin Partee and Treasurer Mrs Paul Reynolds. Retiring officers are President Mrs Andrew Adelmann Jr Vice President Mrs James Morgan Secretary Mrs David Gill and Treasurer Mrs William Black. Plans were discussed for the Harvest Festival set for Oct 5 at 5 p.m. in the church. The Vinton County Historical Society will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of The Vinton County National Bank.

McArthur Ruth McArthur Christian Church Colonial Jackson Leslie Fri David Gill Andrew Adelmann Jr Marvin Partee Paul Reynolds Andrew Adlemann Jr James Morgan William Black The Vinton County Historical Society Vinton County National Bank

Logan Man On Alaskan Bridge Job

Army engineer S. Sgt. Clarence E. Thompson of the 562nd Engineer Co. helped build a 120 foot Bailey bridge over Ship Creek in Alaska after a washout on the Glenn Highway. Thompson, from Logan Ohio, served since 1959 and is stationed at Ft. Richardson with his wife Kit. In Nelsonville, Charles E Holland of Canal Winchester was arrested for running a red light after signing a waiver for $10 and costs.

FT. Richardson Alaska Clarence E. Thompson 562Nd Engineer Co J. Clyde Thompson Logan Ohio 562Nd Glenn Highway Anchorage Thompson Ship Creek Ft. Belvoir Kit Nelsonville Charles E. Holland Canal Winchester

Free X Rays Offered at Wellston Tuberculosis Clinic

The Jackson County Tuberculosis Society mobile unit will be at the First Baptist Church in Wellston on October 14 from 5 p.m. for free x rays to those who have had a positive tuberculin skin test reaction.

Wellston Jackson County Tuberculosis Society First Baptist Church

TRAP Elects Officers For 1971 72 School Year

Logan Teen Recreation Center TRAP selects Pam Burns as president Dave Saving as vice president Bruce Bell as secretary and Kim Ingram as treasurer Class representatives include Ami Lord Chuck Brooks Jan Ingram Brad Pierson Mary Jean Stilwell Art Townsend Jennie Darnell Bill Horwell Sheree Spradlin Kelly Price Judy Ganoey Chuck Helber TRAP hours are listed by day with a Wednesday closure

Logan TRAP Pam Burns Dave Saving Bruce Bell Kim Ingram Ami Lord Chuck Brooks Jan Ingram Brad Pierson Mary Jean Stilwell Art Townsend Jennie Darnell Bill Horwell Sheree Spradlin Kelly Price Judy Ganoey Chuck Helber

Youth Vote Campaign Team Set in Logan Area

Logan Al Ganocy appoints H. F. Skip Heinlein and Billy Joe Murphy to lead a youth turnout drive for ages 18 to 20. Heinlein, 1967 Logan High School graduate, youth director at Immanuel Methodist Church, Ohio State and Ohio University attendee, and artisan shop partner. Murphy, Logan native, 1966 graduate, active in Future Teachers and Y-Teens, 1970 Ohio University graduate, elementary teacher in Berne Union district, Trinity United Methodist Church member residing at 784 Warner Ave.

Logan al Ganoey H. F Skip) Heinlein Billy Oe Murphy Skip Heinlein Logan High School Immanuel Methodist Church Ganocy Skip Hocking County Drug Council Hocking County Red Cross Ohio State Ohio University Artisan Ceramic Shop Billy Joe Harry) Murphy Berne Union Trinity United Methodist Church Warner Ave

Riders Club To Hold Fall Round-Up in Shawnee

The Ridge Riders Club plans a fall round up in Shawnee on Oct 9 and 10 with a horse show, overnight camping, and a trail ride. Sunday features a bean and cornbread supper after the trail ride. Horse show starts Saturday at 5 p.m. halter classes and 6 p.m. performance classes. Entry fees and prizes including ribbons and money will be awarded. Refreshments on the grounds. Also notes 13 shipping lines in the Atlantic passenger steam ship conference.

Ridge Riders Club

Neighborhood Youth Corps grant to NYC area

Marvin Huston of Jackson-Vinton Community Action announces a 89370 grant for the Neighborhood Youth Corps in the bi-county region. Forty thousand nine hundred seventy dollars funds 55 youths in four high schools, with forty six thousand four hundred for out of school youth under school or state supervision. Enrollees must be from low income families aged 16 to 18.

Wellston Marvin Huston Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc Bi-County

Plastic Man film shoots in Vancouver with Sarrazin and Pepard

Photography has started in Vancouver for The Plastic Man a suspense drama starring Michael Sarrazin and George Pepard. Earl A. Glick is executive producer of the film version of L. P. Davies novel. Lamont Johnson directs for producer Trevor Wallace.

Vancouver B.C Michael Sarrazin George Peppard Earl A. Glick L.P. Davies Lamont Johnson Trevor Wallace

Appointment Notice Executrix for Doyle Estate in Athens Ohio

Sallie K Gandee of Route 1 Athens Ohio named Executrix of the Estate of Doyle Gandee deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated September 13 1971 Judge Harold Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division.

Sallie K. Gandee Athens Ohio Doyle Gandee Athens County Harold Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas

Powell appointed administrator of Bessie Fairchild estate

Paul E. Powell of 31 Second Street Athens Ohio has been appointed Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Bessie Fairchild late of 84 West State Street Athens Athens County Ohio Harold J Rose Court of Common Pleas

Paul E. Powell Second Street Athens Ohio Bessie Fairchild West State Street Athens County Harold J. Rose

Bolin Divorce Demand in Athens County Court

Roberta Mae Bolin files for divorce from John Eugene Bolin in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for on or after November 5 1971. Attorneys Lavelle and Vanity listed at The Security Building Athens Ohio. Notice dates 9 30 10 7 10 14 10 21 10 28 11 4

Roberta Mae Bolin John Eugene Bolin Athens County Lavelle Vanity P.O Athens Ohio

Notice of Administratrix Appointment for Nelsonville Estate

Mae S Wilson of 301 Fort Street Nelsonville Ohio is named Administratrix W W A of the estate of T H Wilson deceased of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Judge Herold J Rose of the Athens County Court of Common Pleas dated September 20 1971 notice appears in 9 23 9 30 10 7 notices follow for public record purposes

Mae S. Wilson Fort Street Nelsonville Athens County Ohio W.W.A T. H. Wilson Herold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas

Invitation to bidders for Route U-50 relocation Ohio structures

Sealed bids due by 2 00 P M October 7 1971 to the Ohio Department of Highways for purchase and removal of structures in right of way for Route U-50 US-33 US-50 relocation in Athens County. Bid on prescribed forms with certified checks. director reserves right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities.

State of Ohio Division of Right-of-Way Columbus Ohio Athens County Director of Highways Division Highway Office Muskingum Dr. & Davis Ave Marietta Highway Administration Dept. of Highways S. Front St Nus Richland Avenue Morrison Athens Rose Hooper Street Clifford Enterprises, Inc Cooley Douglas Weeks Hastings Road Mill Street McGee Canaan Township Collins Dow Lake Park Eaner Rich Highays

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Auction Notice in Amesville Indiana

Auction announced by guardian C. E. Sheridan for Mrs. Jesse Douglas and Mrs. Mary F. Blair lists cash terms and contact in Amesville with 448-2033 for details. No accidents responsibility noted.

Jesse Douglas Mary F. Blair Guardian C. E. Sheridan Amesville

Public Auction in Amesville Ohio Sunday October 3

Public auction in Amesville Ohio scheduled for Sunday October 3 at 12 noon. Located 14 miles northeast of Athens via St. Rt. SOA and 329 toward Glouster. Selling antique furniture glass ware and horse drawn machinery with a 350 acre farm lake and 4 houses. For sale by owner by appointment only. Lunch on premises. Positive identification. Cash day of sale. Auctioneer Bill Janes.

Athens, Ohio St. Rt. Soa Amesville St. Rt. 329 Brown New Marshfield Ohio Col Bill Brown Stewart Federal Creek Bridge Haggy Ridge Ford Tractor Fordson Dexter Dodge Ford E. L. “Red” Miller

Auction of Rufus Hire Home personal property set Oct 2 1971

Rutland Ohio items from the former Rufus Hire Home at Salem Street to be sold at auction October 2 1971. Catalog includes refrigerator range dinette set cabinets lamps Maytag washer and dryer RCA television bedroom suites and assorted household items. Bradford Auction Co handled by A C Bradford manager. Lunch served.

Richland Ave Morrison School Jesse Douglas Duncan Phyfe Hollywood RCA Godey Kelvinator Elec Homer Laughlin Historical America Philco Revere King’s Crown Hull Japan Rufus Hire Salem St Rutland Ohio WM. Horstetter Cash Bradford Auction Co A. C. Bradford C. C. Bradford

Poised princess coat pattern 9249 for Misses sizes 8–18

Fall fashion pattern from Marian Martin, Misses sizes 8 through 18. Includes curved seaming design for a versatile coat or dress. Price 75 cents per pattern plus 25 cents for air mail. Send name address size and style number to Pattern Dept in New York.

Laura Wheeler The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Marian Martin West 18Th St

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