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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

10

Two Crashes Reported In Mason

A Mason County incident reports a private residence yard wreck after a Route 2 Flatrock skid injuring Virginia E. Castle 49 Letart Route 2 who received treatment at Pleasant Valley Hospital for a scalp laceration and back injury. The incident occurred at 8 15 p m with Castle charged for failing to keep her vehicle under control. The car was a total loss. A second mishap on Five Mile Creek Road caused 2500 damage to two vehicles in a head on collision between Lee Otis Blain 48 Gallipolis Ferry and Michael F Williamson 20 Southside with no injuries or citations.

Point Pleasant Flatrock Virginia E. Castle Letart Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason Coun Five Mile Creek Road Lee Otis Blain Gallipolis Ferry Michael F. Williamson Southside

Suit Filed Over Promissory Note in Point Court

Florence E. Henegar acting as administrator of Homer L. Theiss estate sues Lloyd Ward and Catherine Ward in Mason County Circuit Court. The claim seeks 4,480.19 dollars alleging the defendants defaulted on a monthly installment promissory note.

Point Pleasant Howard Schultz Mason County Florence E. Henegar Florence Theiss Homer L. Theiss Lloyd Catherine Ward

Breaking and Entering Reported at Kemper's Scrap Iron

Everett Kemper reported a breaking and entering at Kemper's Scrap Iron Company in Porter. A tool building door was pried open between 5 and 6 p.m. but nothing appeared stolen, according to the owner.

Gallipolis Kemper Porter Gallia County

Bacons Attend Reunion of Isaiah Custer Descendants

POMEROY-Judge and Mrs. John C. Bacon joined relatives at a Denver Hotel reunion of Isaiah Custer’s descendants from Peebles and Johnstown. Attendees include Rolland Thompson Mona Thompson Dowling Newman Barnes Murphy Custer Wamsley and others. Judge Bacon’s 86-year-old mother Clara Bacon was the oldest descendant present.

Pomeroy Judge John C. Bacon Isaiah Custer Peebles Ohio Johnstown Denver Wilmington Rolland Mona Thompson Cable Ted Dorothy Dowling Chalmers Sue Newman Nevin Veda Barnes Dayton Nelle Murphy Cincinnati Ola Custer Selma Aubry Bea Pyles Troy Harry Eula Wamsley Clara Bacon George Bacon Judge Bacon Clara

Wellston Man Wounded in Accidental Shooting

Dennis Dupre of Wellston was accidentally shot in the left leg with a .22 rifle while target shooting near Puritan in Vinton County. He was taken to a Wellston doctor then to Holzer Medical Center. the physician notified police.

Wellston Dennis Dupre Dupre Puritan Vinton County Holzer Medical Center

Jacksonville VFW Elects Officers

Jacksonville VFW Post 9866 elected its officers on Aug. 16 with Joe Marshall chosen as Post Commander. Gilbert Waldeck and Robert McLaughlin named senior and junior vice commanders, William McLean as quartermaster, Justin Banik chaplain, Max Drake judge advocate, and Robert Carter trustee.

Jacksonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Joe Marshall Gilbert Waldeck Robert McLaughlin William McLean Justin Banik Max Drake Robert Carter Marshall

Pomeroy Squad Responds to Two Calls

The Pomeroy emergency squad answered a 2 16 p m call on Stories Run Road to the Raymond Fife residence where Myrtle Fife was transported to Holzer Medical Center by Ewings Ambulance. Earlier they attended a wreck near Beacon Service station with L H Dodson Jean McKimmie and Patty McKimmie taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Pomeroy Stories Run Raymond Fife Myrtle Fife Ewings Holzer Medical Center Beacon L. H. Dodson Jean McKimmie Patty McKimmie Veterans Memorial Hospital

Attendance Up At Hocking Wesleyan Church

NEW PLYMOUTH The Hocking Wesleyan Church reports rising attendance under new pastor Rev Clyde Goss of Logan. Formerly pastor at Coonville Mission the Rev Goss led the congregation to a tripling in size on his first Sunday. A Wednesday prayer meeting starts and an evening service will begin along with Sunday School and morning worship.

New Plymouth Hocking

Wellston Scrimmages Portsmouth East in opener

Wellston High School football teams scrimmaged Portsmouth East Saturday night. The Rockets were outscored 3 to 1 but coach Tom Baker praised the session for exposing mistakes and weak points and noted players began hitting harder later. Next scrimmage is Friday at 7 against Adena on the home field.

Wellston Wellston High Portsmouth East Rockets Tom Baker Baker Adena

Public Notices Classified Index and Auction Items

The ad index lists sections for political announcements lost and found public sales auctions and rental listings including houses for rent forms for rent mobile homes and apartments for rent. It outlines categories 8 9 10 11 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 82 89 and 90 for quick reference.

Rates and Information From The Classifieds Office

Publisher reserves right to edit or reject copy and ads must fit classifiying standards. Office hours listed as Monthru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m meaning setup and inquiries.

Kindergarten Classes Set For Trimble

Trimble Ohio kindergarten classes at the new Trimble Elementary School will begin in staggered groups starting September 7 with other groups on following days. Parents will be notified of their child’s report date. Registration for unregistered pupils is available in the kindergarten room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, requiring birth certificates and immunization lists. Ohio law requires DPT, polio, smallpox vaccines and measles immunizations before attendance.

Page Chevrolet Athens Ohio Chevrolet Frances D. Uribe General Motors Acceptance Corporation Page Chevrolet Co General Motors Acceptance Corp Stewart Strathmore Blvd Cape Cod Joan McAfooes Phil Halbirt Assoc Barbara Gwinn Athens High School Plains Hartman RO Oak ST Trimble

Seven Cases Heard By Wellston Mayor

WELLSTON Seven cases were heard in Mayor's Court this week. Glen Mays forfeited 20 bond on intoxication charges. Ray mond Napper waived court hearing on squealing tires and fast take off and paid 19. David McCarty forfeited 50 bond on each of two charges in toxication and disturbing the peace. Ralph Colley waived court hearing and paid 19 on intoxication charges. William L. Osler forfeited 20 bond for intoxication and Richard Wiseman was fined 10 and costs also for intoxication.

Glen Mays Raymond Napper David McCarty Ralph Colley William L. Osler Richard Wiseman

Middleport Squad Call Sends Man To Hospital

Middleport squad responded Sunday at 1 45 p m to New Haven where Harrison Robinson Sr was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital for breathing difficulties.

Middleport New Haven Harrison Robinson Veterans Memorial Hospital

Chorus Practice for Glouster Old Settlrs Reunion Show

Chorus members from the 1971 Band Boosters Variety Show invited to rehearse Thursday at 8 p.m. in Glouster High School Gym for the Old Settlers Reunion show in Jacksonville.

Glouster Old Settlers Jacksonville

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