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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1969

Page

5

Two Charged In Burning Auto In Meigs County

Meigs County Sheriff Office and Athens Captain Cochran report two men charged with burning and stripping a 1969 GTO near the Ohio River in Syracuse last Wednesday. Paul Ross and William McEwen were arrested Saturday morning after a stakeout tied to a recovered car found on the riverbank. Ross pleaded guilty to arson and was sentenced to 1 to 3 years. McEwen awaits jury action Friday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sheriff's Department Meigs County Charles Cochran Athens City Ohio Syracuse Paul Richard Ross Brunswick William A. McEwen Berea Scipio Robert Hartenbach Strongsville Capt. Cochran Athens Ohio University London Ross Cochran Common Pleas John Bacon Bernard Fultz McEwen Herman Henry Ohio Bureau of Criminal Indentification Frank Bisnaugle

Eight Treated At Hospital for Injuries

Pleas ant Valley Hospital reported that eight persons received emergency treatment at the hospital. Names include Mica Sutton 14 Mary Sue Hughes Wayne Wray Dwight Weaver James Crump Billy Putney Philip McGuffin Dorothy Mitchell and others with injuries from falls cuts and accidents. Divorces sought Mamie Hartung vs Albert Hartung Jo Ann Bailey vs Philip Bailey.

Point Pleasant Pleasant Valley Hospital Mica Sutton Mt. Vernon Ave Mary Sue Hughes Ashton Wayne Wray Dwight Weaver Milton Goodyear James Crump Billy Putney Apple Grove Philip McGuffin Park Drive Dorothy Mitchell Club Beech Pit Telstars Busy Fours Chief Cornstalk Four Corners Hoppy Go Lucky Hoppy Hustlers Hill Gillies Hop To It Leon Luckies Letart Pioneers Lucky Star Okeh Old Town Mountaineers The Black Bears Yeulasere Vernon Stardusters Jo Stone Cindy Burris Cathy Darst Joan Grimm Neesha Voight Valerie White Lori Harris Marsha Chapmen Ellen Moore Marilyn McDaniel Pamela Wheeler Jeri Sue White Jennifer Stone Mary Jane Getty Robert Darst Debra Surbough Paul Meadows Martha Crump Jay Chapman Damon Morrin Jr Mary Jane Cooper Charles Abers Jr Tim Cottrill Linda Newberry Debbie Barnette Pola Barnette Martha Wiles Katrinka Hart Denise Shieffier Mary Niles Roxanne Wallis Debra Love Karen Froendt Beverly Yeo Carolyn Berkley Debby McConshay Jackie Smith Timothy Newberry Mark Westfall Michael David Newberry Aaron Weaver Joseph Forbes Sherrie Gregory Stalnaker Becky Fry Juanita Weaver Teresa Daniel John W. Cullen Jr Corie Crookham Teresa McDermitt Tommy Cullen Debra Beckner Cathy Crump Martha Sue Niles Ruth Newberry Joyce Berkley John Freend Rebecca Berkley Jack Cullen Kevin Roush Donia Newberry Mike Beckher James Elias Donna Clarkson Gorsline Saunders Susan Pyles Diane McCoy Roy Clarkson Stephen Crum Tomare Tolliver Don Gillespie Larry Crum Donna Crump Morelia Hyatt Kathy Oremo Smith Harriette Rhodes Addie Rheces Judy Ray Shelby Huffman Darla Gerlach Kathy Keathley Marilyn Cherlotte Grimm Denise Partons Shelton Huffmen Roderick Click Big Brainker Tony Thompson Ralph Ohlinger Gary Huffman Randy Parsons Patricia Wolfe Jimmie Oliver Carolyn Roush Barbara Clark Sheila Judith Lieving Chester Curtis Roush Michael Lieving John C. Johnson Brent Clark Jane Lieving Teresa Purkey Linde DeVault Meddy Reiker Rose Robbins Teresa Whittington Debra Plants Steven Durbin Jane Ann Schwarz Cindy Workman Gayla Routh Paula Becock Crystal Fruth Debbie Ord Connie Hughes Penny Burris Carelyn Hughes Cecilia Smith Maureen Riley Rita Ryan Susan Thaber Cheryl Burns Beverly Carson Mindy Royney Billy Fry David Smith Ricky Burris Donald Geoffrey Gabrits

Budgeting for Yourself and Savings by Mail

This passage promotes prioritizing personal finances and paying essential bills first. It then pitches a savings option offering insured safety, high earnings, and mail saving convenience as the place to build savings.

Retarded Children Discussed in Mason County Meeting

Mrs. Ella Brown, president of the State Association for Retarded Children, spoke to Mason County members about the state's projects for the coming year focusing on religious nurture and Sunday schools. Pete Bredotti showed a film on the Chicago Special Olympics. Roy Lloyd was sworn in as vice president with Golda Gainer as president, Juanita Miller secretary, and Suzanna Henderson treasurer.

Point Pleasant Ella Brown State Association For Retarded Children Mason County Association For Retarded Children Mason County

Pleasant Valley Hospital admits and discharges fluctuate

Admitted are Mrs. Philmore Hudwell Byron Weethee Mrs. Otis Crookham all of Point Pleasant Elmer Deal Lesage Enida Scantlin Leon Dismissed are Mrs. Alvan Bowles John Little Clarence Hall

Philmore Hudwell Byron Weethee Otis Crookham Point Pleasant Elmer Deal Lesage Enida Scantlin Leon Alvan Bowles John Little Clarence Hall

Miss Griffiths Honored At Salisbury School Reception

Miss Margaret Griffiths, four years home economist in Meigs County Extension, was surprised with a reception at the Salisbury School. Roy Miller led the event with tributes and musical numbers as she leaves for Ohio State University to study further.

Beulah Jones Margaret Griffith Meigs County C. E. Blakeslee Roy Miller Meigs Extension Advisory Committee Dolly Miller King Family of Kingsbury Melanie Dean Joy Kautz Celia McCoy Miss Griffith Blakeslee Jean Whitehead Reedsville Donald Mora Miss Griffiths

Pomeroy Council Debates Gas Rates and Parking Meters

Pomeroy council discussed a slight gas rate increase with Columbia Gas and considered parking meter changes including phasing out penny meters in favor of nickels. Fire Chief Werry presented the annual report detailing 29 out-of-town calls and losses totaling 38 850 dollars. The FCC issue on a cable contract with Ohio Video Services was noted, with construction terms requiring clarification.

Pomeroy Columbia Gas City Hall Tom Cassell Franklin Rizer Henry Werry Rizer Court Street

4-H Awards Presented at Mason County Banquet

Mason County 4-H held its Achievement Banquet at Point Pleasant Junior High School. County winners in the 1969 National 4-H Awards Program were named across categories such as clothing, leadership, home improvement, dairy, entomology, and public speaking.

Point Pleasant Mason County Point Pleasant Junior High School Jeanne Miller Lord Flowers Debbie Huntbread Judy Lothey Denise Wedge Addie Rhodes Chris Sayre Stephanie Scheiz Dianna Gienn Mary Vicki Bumgarner Frank Beckner Mike Lieving James Alan Hart Randy Jackson Curtis Shinn Robert Durst Billy Fry Barry Haynes Chester Callowe Sidney Barker Mary Willemsen Pamela Sommer Melissa Mowery Stella Randolph Aaron Weaver Cheryl Lanier Debi Miller Mike Newberry Ricky Burris Angeline Roger Linde Shadle Rita Garland Mary Rawson Charles Chambers Jr Debbie Sayre

Two Mishaps Involve Deer in Gallia County

Gallia County patrol reports two car deer crashes and a separate accident Monday. A Cecil Lawson tractor trailer struck two deer on Route 35 at 4 a.m. near Stuart Virginia. Donald Pack struck a deer on Route 141 at 9:32 a.m. Lena Stout and Norman Kelly drove off a narrow Tyn-Rhos Road section at 11:05 a.m. avoiding a collision. No injuries or citations.

Gallipolis Gallia County Cecil Lawson Stuart Donald Pack Dayton Tyn-Rhos U. S

Middleport Personals

Spending the holiday weekend with Mr and Mrs Gene Swartz were their daughter Sandy and her friend Bill Darling from Columbus. Miss Swartz recently accepted employment at WTVN Radio. Mr Darling is employed at Buckeye Industrial Supply Co.

Gene Swartz Sandy Bill Darling Columbus Miss Swartz Wtvn Radio Mr. Darling Buckeye Industrial Supply Co

Jaycees Sponsor Second Meigs County Christmas Baskets

The Meigs County Jaycees announce a second annual Christmas food basket and toy giveaway for every needy family in the county. They seek contributions and ask for eligible family names with addresses, number of children, and ages, due by December 13.

Pomeroy Meigs County Jaycees Jaycees Christmas Basket Fund P. O

Fire drill at Pleasant Valley Hospital prompts highway clearance warning

Point Pleasant Fire Chief Robert Johnson says an un announced drill at Pleasant Valley Hospital finished in five minutes but traffic slowed the run. He urged drivers to pull off highways for emergency vehicles and warned of possible prosecution for failure. Pomeroy resident Larry Sellars, 24, was jailed by game protector Raymon Henchcliffe for hunting deer with a rifle.

Bevich Jones Santa Claus Middleport Santa Vernon Weber North Pole Point Pleasant Robert Johnson Pomeroy Larry Sellars Raymon Henchcliffe Meigs County

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