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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1972

Page

10

Rio Grande Staffers Honored At Christmas Reception

Two Rio Grande College retirees were honored at a Christmas reception hosted by President and Mrs. Alphus R. Christensen. Florence Rees Wickline, assistant librarian, and Dr. David K. McCarrell, history professor since 1959, were presented with Rio Grande College insignia chairs by the college, marking their decades of service.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Alphus R. Christensen Florence Rees Wickline David K. McCarrell Christensen Wickline McCarrell Florence Wickline Wiseman-Wickline Insurance Agency Gallipolis Ohio University Davis Carnegie Institute of Technology University of Tennessee Duke University Milligan College Mercer University Arkansas A & M College

Racine Man Forfeits $100 Bond

Several motorists forfeited bonds on intoxication and license charges in Point Pleasant and surrounding areas. Max Edward Hill of Racine forfeited $100 bond for driving while intoxicated before Mayor John Musgrave. Steven L. Sanders of Point Pleasant forfeited $59.80 bond for intoxicated driving and was fined $10 and costs for no operator's license. Roscoe Edwards of West Columbia forfeited a $40 bond on intoxication charges. Samuel Lee Bates of Point Pleasant and Timothy Wayne Hammack of Henderson forfeited $30 bonds for intoxication. William W. Chapman of Lesage was fined $20 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident.

Point Pleasant Max Edward Hill Racine John Musgrave Steven L. Sanders Roscoe Edwards West Columbia Samuel Lee Bates Timothy Wayne Hammack Henderson William W. Chapman Lesage

Brochure Discussed By COVIC In Point Pleasant

COVIC committee members met with O C Hall and local leaders at the Red Carpet Inn to discuss a new brochure highlighting Point Pleasant industrial improvements and the John Gavin Plant under construction at Cheshire. Attendees included Mrs Belva Farley James Farley Edgar Pope George Hervey and O C Hall.

Point Pleasant C. C. Hall Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council Ashland Kentucky Power Co COVIC Red Carpet Inn John Gavin Cheshire Belva Farley Chamber of Commerce James Farley Edgar Pope COVID George Hervey Huntington Appalachian Power Company O. C. Hall

Two Accidents Reported in Gallia County

Gallipolis Ohio patrol logged two Friday crashes. Ronald Fisher 18 of Gallipolis drove off Route 554 into a creek at 9 25 p m but escaped unharmed. Charles Burdette 16 of Bidwell lost control on Route 588 and rolled into a ditch.

Gallipolis Ohio Highway Patrol Ronald Fisher Charles L. Burdette Bidwell

Holiday Season Driving Advice Amid Seasonal Rush

The note urges careful driving during Christmas time as many tasks like decorating and shopping rise. It cautions against rushing and advises taking your time to reach destinations safely, emphasizing safe travel during busy traffic periods.

Two Mason County Divorces Dismissed In Circuit Court

In Mason County Circuit Court on Friday two divorce actions were dismissed. Bar bara Roush versus Norris Roush and Patricia Sue Workman versus Donald Blair Workman were the cases. Plaintiffs listed include Robert Lewis Brotherton, 21, of Cottageville, and Nancy Cherokee Roush, 20, of Letart.

Point Pleasant Mason County Barbara Roush Norris Roush Patricia Sue Workman Donald Blair Workman Robert Lewis Brotherton Cottageville Nancy Cherokee Roush Letart

Bazaar Net Is Reported At Meeting

MIDDLEPORT The Afternoon Circle of Heath United Methodist Church held a Christmas luncheon. Mrs. Norman Wayland and Mrs. Perry Mitch headed table decorations with a Christmas theme. Favors were miniature trees. Mrs Wayland, retiring president, thanked officers and members. Nan Moore reported holiday bazaar proceeds would exceed 300 dollars. Moore, new president, gave a Christmas reading and remembrances of Christmases were shared. Moore named Mrs Walter Hayes Heartline project chair for February.

Middleport Heath Wayland Nan Moore Moore

Ballards Entertain Circle One Christmas Meeting

In Nelsonville the Circle One of First United Methodist Church met at the Rev Roy Ballards home on Columbus Street with a six pm dinner and devotional led by Wanda Jones. Christmas carols were sung and children visited to sing. In Point Pleasant a Mason County Circuit Court clerks office filing orders Kauffman Lattimer Co to recover 2614.40 from Tiny's Enterprises Inc both Ohio and West Virginia parties involved.

Nelsonville Circle One First United Methodist Church Roy Ballard Columbus Street Wanda Jones Point Pleasant Mason County Kauffman Lattimer, Co Ohio Tiny’s Enterprises, Inc W. Va

Bloodmobile Day Planned For Monday In Pomeroy

Bloodmobile Day is set for Monday at Pomeroy Elementary School from 1 to 6 pm in Meigs County. Residents are urged to donate a unit of blood before Christmas to aid someone in need and improve recovery chances from illness or accident.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Elementary School

Automobile Hits Girl In Logan

Logan City police investigated a Friday 7 13 p m accident where 12 year old Melissa A Perez of 545 E Second St was struck by a car driven by Gary Elmer Gabriel 32 of Athens Route 3 at Hunter Street and Market Street She was treated and released from Hocking Valley Community Hospital Gabriel was not cited In a second incident Ray J Hoy 24 of Logan Route 2 was cited for excessive speed after sliding into a parked car owned by Steve R Herron at West Main Street and Gallagher Street at 835 p m Friday

Logan — City Melissa A. Perez Second St Hocking Valley Community Hospital Gary Elmer Gabriel Athens Hunter Street Market Street Gabriel Ray J. Hoy Logan West Main Street Gallagher Steve R. Herron Main St

Pleasant Valley Hospital Discharges List

A hospital discharge summary lists patients leaving Pleasant Valley Hospital. Among those discharged are Mrs. Dale Beam, Mrs. Carl Thacker and son Annalee Red man, Ruth Ann Love, Mrs. Alan Alberchinski, Edmund Grimes, Mrs. Frederick Neal, Lowell Cook, Chester Roush, Warren Balch, Mrs. Delmer Wheeler, Mrs. Eddie White, Mrs. Howard Nelson, Robert Errett, and Mrs. Emerson Ray Johnson and son. Also discharged are Mrs. Paul Justice, Kathy Allen, Andy M. Kimberling, Gordon Morris Sebrell, Mrs. Paul Dowell, Mrs. Lewis Brady, Mrs. Willard Gray, Mrs. James W. Gardner, Ronald E. Escue, Mrs. Robert Wheeler, Ronald McCarty, Delbert Flora and Kenneth E. Caldwell Jr.

Dale Beam Carl Thacker and Son Annalee Redman William Powell Ruth Ann Love Alan Alberchinski Edmund Grimes Frederick Neal Lowell Cook Chester Roush Warren Balch Delmer Wheeler Eddie White Howard Nelson Robert Errett Emerson Ray Johnson and Paul Justice Kathy Allen Andy M. Kimberling Gordon Morris Sebrell Paul Dowell Lewis Brady Willard Gray James W. Gardner Ronald E. Escue Robert Wheeler Ronald McCarty Delbert Flora Kenneth E. Caldwell

BPW Club Plans Christmas Party in Middleport Home

The Hostess Committee of the Business and Professional Women's Club met to finalize the annual Christmas meeting. Rita Lewis announced the party will be at Grace Pratt’s North Third Avenue home in Middleport. Members will be contacted for details and asked to bring a $1 gift exchange plus an extra dollar for miscellaneous expenses. Guests are welcome.

Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club Rita Lewis Grace Pratt North Third Avenue

Announcements and classified categories list

A scanned page outlines numerous classified sections including announcements, obituaries, memorials, florists, hobbies, entertainment, and political notices, plus rental and real estate categories, employment, merchandise, services, farm supplies, financial, transportation, and real estate listings. It reads like a catalog index for a newspaper classified ads section.

Rates and Corrections for Automobiles for Sale Ads

Advertisers may cancel corrections when results are errors not their fault and be charged only for days inserted at the frequency rate earned. Adjustments apply per item with multiple notices. Corrections occur in the first possible edition and the publisher may edit or reject copy. Office hours monthly Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

COBA Curtiss NOBA Gallia County Fair Ideal Fury Reflector Pawnee Farm

Appointment Notice for John G Blair Executor in Ohio

John G Blair of 6 West Main Street Chillicothe Ohio is named executor of the Fernias estate in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated November 29 1972 by Harold J Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Athens County Probate Division.

John G. Blair West Main Street Chillicothe Ohio Fernias Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose J Court of Commoners

Financial Statement for Athens County Agricultural Society 1972

Financial records show receipts from admissions gates and concessions totaling 61 801 72 dollars for the year 1972. Expenditures include salaries payroll utilities insurance and fair expenses with a year end balance and prior year reconciliations listed.

Athens County Agricultural Society Mgr WM Og Electricians Ppinaveen Rdt Ios Ae Tsun Rt Treasury Pasenani Teeeee Bass Rectas Eckieviss Icc

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