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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1972

Page

6

Murder Trial Of Charles Rice Enters Third Day

Jackson The murder trial of Charles Rice for the shooting death of Wellston widow Eloise Click on May 7 1972 continues into a third day. Testimony covers autopsy findings ballistics and the shooting of Perry Doty with witnesses including police officers coroners doctors and crime lab officials.

Charles Rice Jackson Wellston Jackson County Herman Henry State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Thomas Nicholson London Ohio Rice Eloise Click Perry Doty Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Burkish Doty

Chauncey Plans Revenue Sharing Fund and Santa Visit

Chauncey village receives a $1400 revenue sharing check and plans a fund under council resolution. The December 21 Santa visit will run 6:30 p.m. between village hall and the fire station, part of the annual Business and Citizen’s Treat. Mayor Wadley reported fines and costs of $57.60 and total bills of $1,611.82 across water, sewer, street, and general funds.

Santa Wadley

Jerry Hedges Under Bond After Assault Plea

Jerry Hedges of Laurelville Route 2 is under a $50 bond pending a hearing December 18 before Judge James Stilwell in Hocking County Court. Hedges pleaded innocent to assault and battery against Paul E. Phillips.

Logan Jerry Hedges Laurelville James Stilwell Hocking County Hedges Paul E. Phillips

VW Sales Rise Across Ohio and Kentucky Market

VW dealers in Ohio and Kentucky posted a fourth straight monthly gain with 2,941 new VW vehicles sold in November. National VW sales reached 48,672 as the brand continued an upswing begun in August, placing two state regional sales 24.2 percent above last year.

Volkswagen Ohio Kentucky

Granges Have Most Members in Ohio

Amesville Grange with 798 members leads the state as members discussed at a meeting. Everett and Mrs. Boggess reported on the Ohio State Grange Convention resolutions and talent contest results. A community Christmas party and tree decoration were planned at the Grange hall with refreshments. A Dec 22 party invitation was accepted.

Amesville Ohio Amesville Grange Everett Boggess Albany Grange Ohio State Grange Boggess Grange Hall Grange Billy Thompson

Miller High School AD Resigns and New Coaches Hired

Miller High School football and track administrator Gary Pyle resigned as athletic director and eighth grade coach effective year end while remaining math teacher. Carol Barnett and Mary Wright were hired to share duties as girls basketball coaches. Board approves one year use of school barn by Ernie Essex and notes students visit Tri County Vocational for future plans.

Hemlock Southern Local School District Board of Education Miller High School Gary Pyle Carol Barnett Mary Wright Ernie Essex Tri-County Vocational School

Doctors Recommend Anacin for Pain Relief

Doctors dispense over 50 million Anacin tablets annually for pain from headaches dental pain arthritis colds and flu. Anacin is shown as fast acting and easy on the stomach with a high level of pain relief.

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