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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

5

Grace Baptists Buy Property in McArthur

Grace Baptist Chapel votes to purchase property at 201 E High St in McArthur. The congregation now meets at 509 S Market St and has grown from 47 Sunday School attendees on July 4 1971 to 89 on March 26 1972. Plans call for a new educational unit for 200 250 Sunday School and a modern sanctuary after removing the old building. Clifford B Coleman pastors the church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Grace Baptist Chapel of McArthur E. High Street

Gasco Discontinues Nelsonville Office in Consolidation

Gasco to merge Nelsonville office with Athens office in economy move as Dix Powell retires after 37 years of service. Nelsonville 34 Public Square office to close June 2, with local firm handling billing collections and toll free lines set for turn ons and service inquiries. Sue Thompson reassigned to Athens, two Nelsonville servicemen remain locally to ensure service.

Nelsonville Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Athens Ernest F. Rothel Southeastern Rothel Dix Powell Powell Rotel Public Square Gas Company Noxt Sue Thompson

Vinton FFA Chapter Holds Sixth Annual Banquet

McARTHUR Ray Patterson state FFA treasurer spoke at the sixth annual Vinton County FFA Banquet at Vinton County High School. Christy Riley named chapter sweetheart. Peggy Gillman Mercer crowned 1971 sweetheart. Honorary members named. Johnnie Wolfe received appreciation plaque. Greenhand and Chapter Farmer awards given to Frank Wells Steve Martin Brad Graves Delmar Jones Steve Seitz Larry Wilbur. Officers elected Steve Seitz president John McDaniels vice president Delmar Jones secretary Randy Seitz treasurer John Montgomery reporter Roy Adams sentinel.

Coffey Frank Wells Steve Martin Brad Graves Delmar Jones Steve Seitz Larry Wilbur John McDaniels Randy Seitz John Montgomery Roy Adams Sentinel

Two Wins Spark Old Settler's Reunion Tourney

GLOUSTER B and C carry out wins at the Old Settler's Reunion basketball tournament in the high school gym. Carry Out edged M&M 89 88 with Jeff Jarvis scoring 25 for the winners and Jim Bebout 26 for the losers. Glouster defeated Plantsville 104 103 in double overtime led by Dave Gatchel with 42 and Larry Zumbro with 41 for the losers.

Glouster B&w Jacksonville Carry Out M&m Jeff Jarvis Jim Bebout Plantsville Dave Gatchel Larry Zumbro Denvertown Lempco New Lexington

Rabies Clinic Set For May In City Park

Nelsonville announces a rabies clinic at the shelter house in City Park on May 9 and May 13 for cats and dogs with a three year vaccination fee of 1 dollar. Logan police investigate a burglary attempt at Rish's Drug Store on Main Street after a brick was thrown through a rear door. A patrolman and Harry Seurkamp checked the scene but nothing was stolen. Circle Three United Methodist Church to hold a rummage sale Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Legion Building with donations accepted at 116 Canal Street or the Legion Friday evening.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Logan — City Rish’s Main Street Harry Seurkamp Seurkamp Circle Three First United Methodist Church Legion Building Canal St

Chauncey Jaycees Set For Re-Match With Lions Club tonight

Chauncey-Dover gym hosts a late basketball rematch between the Chauncey Jaycees and the C D Lions Club Friday at 8 30 p m. The Jaycees won the prior meeting 68 66. The game follows the C D Lions Little League final at 7 30 p m featuring Chauncey vs Logan. Logan remains unbeaten in the double elimination event.

Chauncey C-D Lions Club Chauncey Jaycees Chauncey-Dover Jaycees C-D Lions Logan

Birth Announcement and Admittances

Mr and Mrs Charles McKibben of Zaleski welcome a daughter. Admitted to area facilities include William Guess Nelsonville James Hutchinson Haydenville Mrs Martha Philopoulos Nelsonville Rick Matheny Buchtel Miss Kristie Hartman Nelsonville Edward Ley Corning Frank Freer Nelsonville Mrs Donna Drake Glouster Roy Tomlin Nelsonville Charles Mayhew Logan Route 4 Otto Russell Chauncey Otis Triplett Nelsonville Route 1. Dismissed list names Irene Martin George Love Alex Ross Mrs Pearl Donley Fr William Kelly.

Charles McKibben Zaleski William Guess Nelsonville James Hutchinson Haydenville Martha Philopoulos Rick Matheny Buchtel Kristie Hartman Edward Ley Corning Frank Freer Donna Drake Glouster Roy Tomlinson Charles Mayhew Logan Otto Russell Chauncey Otis Triplett

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Highlights Local Names

Mrs. Clara Edwards New Plymouth Mrs. Cheri McManus McArthur Miss Candy J Organ Charles Colwell Mrs. Clara Hamilton Master Jeffery Bazell Logan Mrs. John Carter Mrs. James Daubenmire Mrs. Linda Pinney Harold Rheinschell all named in hospital notes.

Clara Edwards New Plymouth Cheri McManus McArthur Candy J. Organ Charles Colwell Clara Hamilton Jeffery Bazell Logan John Carter James Daubenmire Linda Pinney Harold Rheinschell

Snider pleads guilty in Nelsonville court

Jerry Snider of Nelsonville Route 1 pleaded guilty to public intoxication and dis orderly conduct in Nelsonville mayor's court. He was fined 10 and 15 dollars plus costs, served in city jail, and faced a 20 dollar fine plus costs for failure to appear. Mayor Donald Bumgardner suspended the fines and costs.

Nelsonville Jerry Snider Donald Bumgardner

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