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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1973

Page

3

Athens Court Hears 6 Cases

In Athens County Municipal Court six defendants faced drunken driving and related charges. Dexter Moore pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and unsafe operation, with fines totaling 225 dollars, 60 day license suspension and seven days in jail. Russell Sargent denied the DUI charge and awaits an March 8 hearing after posting 300 dollar bond. Other Friday cases included John Cooper pleading no contest to unsafe operation with a 35 dollar fine, George Breedlove found guilty of passing without proper distance for 25 dollars, Ruth Ann Barnhart guilty of driving under suspension with 100 dollar fine and three days in jail, and Margaret Biehl guilty of failure to maintain distance for 25 dollars. The Thursday docket included Thomas Strole forfeiting 33 dollar bond for writing an insufficient funds check to Athens Lumber, Linda Page's dismissal over alcohol at the CI, and others with various bond forfeitures or fines.

Athens County Dexter S. Moore Mill Street Apts Athens Russell Sargent the Plains State Highway Patrol Sargent John Cooper George Breedlove Ruth Ann Barnhart Nelsonville Margaret Biehl Thomas Strole Valley Acres Athens Lumber Company Linda Page N. Court St John Vincent State Willie Good N. Congress St John Murphy Clayton Boudinot James Bishop Columbus Cheryl Jacks

Gymnastics For Girls Scheduled At Athens High

Athens High School hosts its first girls gymnastics meet on Saturday with six teams Ironton Belpre Wellston Miller and Sheridan. Morning workshop precedes afternoon competition featuring floor balance beam vaulting and uneven parallel bars. The meet serves as prep for the March 3 district meet at Sheridan High School.

Athens High School Rene Olsen Athens Ironton Belpre Wellston, Miller and Sheridan Olsen Sheridan High School

Scout Banquet Highlights Growth Of Cub Pack 58

Families and scouts packed The Plains Methodist Church for Cub Pack 58’s blue and gold banquet. Athens County Common Pleas Judge Lowell B. Howard praised scouting’s timeless ideals and flexible advancement, noting district membership growth and family support. New members Craig Churches Sean Collins Devon Jacobs James Adams Scot Adams Gene Erwin John Johnson were sworn in along with Wolf badges and other awards.

Hock-Hocking Judge Howard

Eight Nominees Named By Athens Chamber for Board Seats

Athens Chamber of Commerce nominating committee selects eight candidates to replace four expiring board members. Noms include C W Algeo Sam Alvarez William Biehl Charles W Culp Kenley Krinn Mrs Mary Mingus F W Weber II and John K E White. Elections set for Mar 1, with top four vote recipients taking seats. The 11th annual dinner is April 12 at Baker Center Ballroom with Joe P Gills as speaker. Tickets cost 5 dollars, limited to 350 capacity.

Athens Chamber of Commerce C. W Bill) Algeo University Volkswagen Sam Alvarez Athens Office Supply William Bill) Biehl Biehl Safety Service Charles W Culp Ohio University Kenley Krinn General Telephone Company Mary Mingus Chapman’s Jewelers F. W. Weber II The Athens Messenger John KE. White John White Realty Board Chamber

Woman Cut On Head In Wreck

A 21 year old Athens woman Debbie Capuano suffered head cuts when the car she rode in crashed into a parked vehicle on W State Street. The driver Dexter Moore fled the scene then returned and was arrested. He faced charges of driving while intoxicated and unsafe operation.

Athens Debbie Capuano Central Ave W. State Street Dexter S. Moore Mill Street Apts High Street W. State Owned William Edward Klenke Springfield Klenke Moore

Glouster Teacher Wins Outstanding Educator Honor

Glouster High School English Chair Thomas J. Vitchner named Athens County Outstanding Young Educator for 1973 by the Athens Jaycees. The 31 year old educator, husband and father of three, already heads the English department and teaches Adult Basic Education at Glouster and Federal Hocking High Schools. He joins past winners Mrs. Romola Hopkins and Mrs. Mary Abel in the annual program aimed at promoting young educators and public understanding of teaching.

Thomas J. Vitchner Glouster High School Athens County Athens Jaycees Vitchner James ‘Buz Carruth Jaycees’ Oye Trimble Romola Hopkins Mary Abel Federal Hocking Witchner Glouster High Glouster Federal Hocking High Robinson Trailer Court Athens William L. Korner Amesville Ellen C. Davis the Plains Rod Hineman Sharon Arthur S. Shannon Ave

Dr Ben Johnson to Speak at Christ Lutheran Church

Dr Ben Johnson associate professor of New Testament and acting dean of Hamma School of Theology at Springfield will speak Sunday at 9 30 and 11 a m services at Christ Lutheran Church 69 Mill St He recently completed 15 months of study in Germany and England and will meet after the second service with those interested in theological education He is a Harvard ThD graduate 1966 and has served on the Hamma faculty since 1965 The school is supported by the Ohio Synod of the Lutheran Church in America.

Witchner Vitchner Ohio University Ohio Education Association Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Trimble Local Teachers Association Teacher's Association Board of Education Janice Angela Melanie Stan St. Paul's Church East Elementary Pta Ben Johnson Hamma School of Theology Springfield Christ Luthern Church Mill St Johnson Germany England Harvard University Hamma Ohio Synod of the Lutheran Church In America

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