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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1966

Page

7

Judge Lifts Probation For Five In Mason County

Judge James Thompson released five men from probation in Mason County court Friday. James Riley Riggs and Jarrett Faulkner were freed from two years probation on misdemeanor charges. Robert Spears Jr. was discharged from two years probation on a felony charge. Vinton Smith, Barton Pearson also had two and one year probation respectively for non-support.

Point Pleasant James Thompson Mason County James Riley Riggs Jarrett Daniel Faulkner Robert Ervin Spears Jr Vinton Smith Barton Pearson

Chinese Hail 3-Wheeler

The New China News Agency reports a three wheeled passenger car from Communist China that could replace pedicabs in some cities. It seats four, reaches 37 miles per hour and is fuel efficient.

Tokyo China Peking New China News Agency NCNA

Recount Called Off as Gerlach Maintains Lead

In Point Pleasant Republican Lawrence Gerlach Jr. retains a lead after 32 precincts were recounted by County Court members John Wilson Everett Bissell and Clarence Adkins. Gerlach gained 15 votes, nine precincts remain and Biggs canceled further recount efforts. Gerlach to take office January 1 succeeding Wilson.

Point Pleasant Lawrence Gerlach Jr G. A al) Biggs John Andy) Wilson Everett Bissell Clarence Adkins Gerlach Biggs Wilson

Machines dispense any need at soda and shoe shops

In Chicago the National Automatic Merchandising Association marked its 30th anniversary and showcased new coin operated devices from shoe shine machines to apple vendors. A central soft drink dispenser pipes beverages to machines as vending groups from Germany, Japan and England attend.

Chicago National Automatic Merchandising Association W. J. Manning Jr Apple Germany Japan England

Export deal largest yet for Japanese textile firms

Four major Japanese textile companies reportedly signed a contract to export about 300000 dozen shirts and blouses of polyester and cotton to the United States. The shipment is valued at an estimated $3150000, making it the largest single deal of its kind with the United States.

Tokyo —i United States The

Five Are Arrested In County Jail Friday Night

Five persons were booked in the county jail Friday night. Virgil Filis Harper 55 New Haven charged with driving while intoxicated by the state police. John F Knight 61 Lesage Route 1 and Elbert Emmory Knight 61 Lesage charged with intoxication. Benjamin Conley 44 Leon Route 2 charged with intoxication. Grover Cleveland Hazelwood 44 Point Pleasant arrested on a drunk charge by city police.

Virgil Filis Harper New Haven John F. Knight Lesage Sheriff's Department Elbert Eemmory Knight Benjamin Conley Leon Sheriffs Department Grover Cleveland Hazelwood Point Pleasant

Parry Boy Struck By Car In Jackson. Broken Leg

David H. Parry six-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Uriah H Parry of Jackson was struck by a car while crossing State Street Friday afternoon. He sustained a broken left leg and is patient at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis David H. Parry Uriah H. Parry Jackson State Street Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital News Admits New Daughters and Sons

The Holzer Hospital bulletin lists several birth announcements and admits a range of patients. Notable entries include Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Deal of Ashton with a daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Basil Deweese of Point Pleasant with a son, among many others across multiple towns.

Charles L. Deal Ashton Basil Deweese Point Pleaant

Local Family Dinners Mark Thanksgiving in Racine

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Russell of Racine hosted a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Guests included Floyd Chapman and daughter Shelley, William Burton and Lisa, Karl Russell from Columbus, Paul Parsons and son Paul, Dorothy Dandakis, Athens, and E W Jones Burlingham. Birthdays for William Burton and Mrs Dandakis were celebrated.

Racine Kenneth Russell Floyd T. Chapman Shelley William Burton Lisa Karl Russell Columbus Paul Parsons Paul Dorothy Dandakis Athens E. W. Jones Burlingham

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