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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1972

Page

5

Athens Court Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Case for Dillon

Michael Kevin Dillon, 21, of Alpha, pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court to first degree vehicular manslaughter for a Route 50 crash on November 5 that killed Ohio University student Sally J. Evans, 19, of Xenia. Bond set at $1,000 pending a preliminary hearing December 11. reckless operation charge to be considered then.

Michael Kevin Dillon Alpha Athens County Highway Patrol Dillon Ohio University Sally J. Evans Xenia Tonger Hall Dayton A&p Esther Wendling Athens Belcher N. Congress St University Joseph Flowers Somerset State Highway Patrol Kevin Brown Pittsburgh Roger McClellan Trimble Edie Pittman New Marshfield Virginia Shipley Harold Hart New Haven W. Va Meredith Smith W. Union Street Delbert Skinner Jr Glouster Wayside Inn Buchtel

Vets Against War speakers set at Ohio University

Vietnam Veterans Against the War leaders John Kniffin and Wayne Beverly will speak at Ohio University in Math Building Room 237 at 8 p.m. A film on the Winter Soldier Investigation, about alleged American war crimes, will be shown, with Kniffin free on bail and Beverly having served time for refusing to testify.

Ohio University John Kniffin Wayne Beverly Kniffin Gainesville Fla Beverly Detroit

Man Shot In Amesville Incident

Sam Showalter of Amesville was treated and released at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after being shot in the right leg by his brother Gail. Deputies say the wounded man went to a grocery store at 8 p.m. and returned home where shots were fired through a closed door. The investigation is ongoing.

Sam Showalter Amesville O’bleness Memorial Hospital Gail Athens County

Red Cross Assisting Athens County Fire Victims

Athens County Red Cross helps Mrs Georgia Smith the apartment resident and the Moores of Guysville Route 1 after Monday's fire destroyed the former sawmill dwelling contents. Donations of furniture clothing bedding and household goods are requested contact numbers provided for donations or rental leads.

Athens County Red Cross Chapter Edith Moore Guysville Georgia Smith Moore Athens Red Cross

Christmas Party Set For Children In Athens

A Christmas party for 30 children from Athens Children Services Agency will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Ohio University Baker Center Ballroom. Sponsored by Center Program Board freshman leadership, activities include tree decorations, Santa presents, and carols. Names listed include Edna Brooks Tracy Cuckler Jean Gregory Sylvia Dicken Jewel Jones Mrs Lorenzo Lowry and others. DISMISSED list follows. POMEROY Meigs County Sheriff reports a car stolen from Shenangs Springs lot owned by Harold Evans Long Bottom found Thursday in New Haven.

Athens Children Services Agency Ohio University Baker Center Freshman Leadership Committee of Center Program Board Santa Claus Edna Brooks Tracy Cuckler Athens Jean Gregory Hamden Sylvia Dicken the Plains Jewel Jones Albany Lorenzo Lowry Glouster Lawrence Swearingen Coolville Ernest Rogers Cleveland James Standall Ray Barbara Lawrence Facemeyer Allen Kamara Charlotte Frashier Minning Mount Jerry Runyon Ronald Dowler Mary Chubb Donald Chapman David Lamp Irene Roach Wayne McClain Joyce Hamby Pomeroy Meigs County Harold Evans Long Bottom Shenangs Springs New Haven

Mrs Susan Barnhart Named To Athens Red Cross Staff

Mrs Susan Barnhart is appointed to the Athens Red Cross executive staff as after hours duty worker for the military families program. Athens County chapter chairman Dave Smith announced Wednesday. Barnhart will handle emergency calls after hours and on weekends, assisting with birth announcements emergency leaves and notifications of deaths or illnesses among servicemen families. She previously managed the Red Cross answering service for two years and runs Susies Office Service in Athens.

Susan Barnhart Athens Red Cross Dave Smith Athens County Louise Berry Red Cross Barnhart

Nelsonville Elks Lodge to Hold 72nd Memorial Services

The Nelsonville Elks Lodge 543 will host its 72nd Memorial Services Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Elks Hall on Hocking Street. The service honors Thomas L. Smith William Meyers and Thomas Shepherd with invocation by Gilbert Smith and remarks by Rev. Richard Lupton of Nelsonville Wesleyan Church. Music by the Lupton Family. Open to the public.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 Elks Hall Hocking Street Thomas L. Smith William Meyers Thomas Shepherd Gilbert Smith Richard Lupton

Pomeroy Welcomes Santa in 1972 Christmas Parade

Pomeroy village opened its Christmas promotion with a parade featuring Meigs County Junior Miss Julia Hutchinson, marching bands from Meigs Local Eastern Southern and Kyger Creek High Schools, the Pomeroy emergency truck and squad. Santa Claus distributed gifts afterward to children despite rain, drawing a large crowd.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Village Meigs County Julia Hutchinson Meigs Local Eastern Southern Kyger Creek Santa Claus

Pipeline project near finish for Le-Ax A-3 contract

J Floyd Williams secretary treasurer of Le Ax Water Distribution Corp says the A-3 contract covering Whitehall Beechwood and Pleasonton areas is 85 percent complete. Paul Pipeline Co has advised the 100 day portion of the A-3 work should finish this week.

J. Floyd Williams Le-Ax Water Distribution Corp Whitehall Beechwood Pleasonton Williams Paul Pipeline Co Le-Ax William Rose Rolling Hills Fullview Heights Valley View Pinegrove University Heights Hooper Road Basset Road Texas Eastern le- Ax

UA Campaign Reaches 80231 Total in Athens County

The United Appeal of Athens County announced a total of 80231 at its monthly board meeting at Ohio University’s Baker Center. Ernest F. Rothel said 751 was raised since the November 15 final report meeting, toward a 75000 goal to aid 10 local health welfare and youth agencies.

United Appeal of Athens County Ohio University Baker Center Ernest F. Rothel

Jaycees Set Saturday Tree Pick Up At Airport

Athens Jaycees plan a 8 a.m. Saturday tree pick up at the old Ohio University airport on E State Street. Trucks will transport volunteers to the tree site for loading in their annual Christmas tree sale.

Athens Jaycees Ohio University E. State Street

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