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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1971

Page

8

Paroled killer Edyth Klumpp set free after 12 years

Edyth Klumpp, 53, will leave Marysville Women's Reformatory in May after more than a decade since her murder conviction for the 1958 killing of Louise Bergen. The case drew heavy public scrutiny as prosecutors said Bergen was slain and her body burned in the woods.

Cincinnati Edyth Klumpp Louise Bergen William Bergen Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Frank M. Gusweiler John W. Shoemaker Adult Parole Authority Columbus

Nearly 2000 Titles Issued In March County Update

The Athens County Title Office issued 1,944 titles in March with 59 duplicates. Total fees were 2,825.25 to the county and 949.25 to the state. Vehicle types included 1971 and 1970 cars trucks plus 976 used cars and 163 motorcycles among others. Also 181 physical inspections earned 45.25 for the county and 497.75 for the state. One 1971 boat title, six used boats, and four used motors contributed 21.50 to the county and 10.50 to the state.

Athens Bettie Storer

Area FFA Dinner Set

Thirty chapters of the Future Farmers of America will be represented at the 14th District banquet and awards meeting at the Tri-County Vocational School cafeteria. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Gene Tapalman, state FFA president, and David Blauser, southeast district vice president, will speak.

Nelsonville Future Farmers of America Tri-County Gene Tapalman FFA David Blauser

Hocking Valley Sportsman opens Radford Road golf range

The Hocking Valley Sportsman Association opened a golf driving range at its Radford Road clubhouse. The range will be open to the public starting April 16 with hours 5 p.m. to dark on Fridays and 12 noon to dark on Saturdays and Sundays. Clubs and balls will be available.

Hocking

Nelsonville Acts on March Collections Report

City council accepted mayor Earl Hilleary’s March collections totaling 896 dollars. Fines and fees produced 743 dollars, overtime parking charges 98 dollars, and 55 dollars came from other sources.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary

Murray City Civic-Ettes Elect Officers for New Year

Murray City officials report at the April session of the Civic-Ettes. Ann Spencer was elected president, Nancy Sanborn co president, with a review of past year contributions.

Murray City Civic-Ettes Ann Spencer Nancy Sanborn Co-Presi

Murray City Man Fined After Traffic Citations

Bruce A. Roberts of Murray City paid a $15 fine plus costs after a Nelsonville mayor court hearing for failing to observe an assured clear distance. The Trimble Lodge 557 F and AM plans a special meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. for two Mason degree candidates with refreshments.

Nelsonville Bruce A. Roberts Murray City Trimble Trimble Lodge 557 F&am

Mothers Club Meeting Set in Jacksonville Home

Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Sue Ann Bolin for an evening gathering.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers Club Sue Ann Bolin

Twig Six Meeting Set in Nelsonville at Pam Tucker Home

Twig Six of Mount St. Mary Hospital will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Pam Tucker 262 West Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Twig Six Mount St. Mary Hospital Pam Tucker W. Washington St

Hearing Set For Thursday In Athens Tax Case

The Athens municipal court will hold a Thursday hearing at 9 a.m. for John Snediker on a motion to quash a four part affidavit filed by the City of Athens accusing income tax irregularities. The Messenger corrects an earlier report that had listed Wednesday as the date.

Athens John Snediker Messenger Snediker

Nixon backs off volunteer only plan for Vietnam

Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird said the idea of sending only volunteers to Vietnam is still under study. He cited enlistment problems and family concerns, noting a mid 1973 goal to field an all volunteer force may be affected. Pentagon sources say authorities remain cautious about a worldwide all volunteer approach.

Washington Vietnam Melvin K. Laird U.S Laird Nixon South Vietnam Pentagon

Big Variety Of Litter On One Mile Stretch

In Long Beach California Keep America Beautiful notes litter found on a one mile highway stretch. Items include six pairs of women panty hose a typewriter several girdles a love letter a court summons a dollar bill old tires bent fenders empty beer cans mangled cartons and other discarded junk.

Long Beach Calif Keep America Beautiful Inc

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