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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1973
Page
7
Pomeroy Village Council opened bids Monday for a new fire house. All bids received were higher than expected raising questions about project funding and next steps for the construction plan.
Terry L Worthman twenty Logan Route 1 pleaded guilty to two charges from a Saturday accident on N Market Street at 955 PM He was fined 100 plus costs for leaving the scene and 150 plus costs for driving while intoxicated He received 31 days in the county jail with 25 suspended on condition he pay all damages to the other vehicle.
In Bremen a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Harper. The hospital notes list admissions including Clarence Loper Charles Roop and several residents from Logan Dundas McArthur Nelsonville Union Furnace and others. Dismissals include Mrs Timothy Wagner and daughter and Mrs Michael Huffman and son.
Kenneth Siders a Mason policeman was promoted to chief at the Town Council meeting. His salary rises to 350 dollars a month and he will occupy the city building apartment and take dispatcher duties. The apartment rent of 100 dollars a month will count toward his pay. The current occupant will relocate.
The Star Garden Club met at Mrs. G. A. Radekin’s home where Grace Turner won for blooming plants and Varnetta Radekin for non bloomers. Miss Ruby Deihl spoke on trees and their environmental role, with notes on oxygen, erosion control, wildlife shelter, and uses in products.
An explosion at Union Carbide’s South Charleston chemical unit injured six people and shattered nearby home windows. Five remain in Charleston hospitals, with three listed in serious condition and others treated and released. Names include Burton Davis and John Canterbury.
The Western Soil Conservation District in Mason County offers wildlife plant packets with 30 trees and shrubs for 6.75 dollars to boost habitat and beautify farms and homes. Orders are first come, first served from the Point Pleasant office with ASCS and County Extension Service forms available. plans include tree planting on Morrison Ridge near Tribble and water collection projects on local farms.
Erwin, a 15 year old Bolivian eleventh grader from LaPage, stayed a year in Wellston living with Rotary families. He toured Washington, enjoyed American life, and plans to fly to Florida then back to Bolivia with his father a lawyer and siblings in tow.
The New Lexington Booster Organization sponsors a Sunday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New Lexington Elementary School gymnasium with 90 tables, inviting individuals and groups to reserve space for selling new and used merchandise. Proceeds benefit over 190 young bandsmen for the summer camp and uniform fund.
Mount St Mary notes list attendees and contacts including Angela Newtun Columbus. Ruth Dean Nelle Patton Nelsonville. Mary Anne Hooper Glouster Route 3. Fred Bumgardner Edna Dickens The Plains. Georgia L Prater McArthur Route 1. Stace Molihan Patricia Stanley Johnny Paulk Shifflet Greg Wooten Ann Yates Wayneta Rapp Angela Newlan Coral Wakey.
Meigs County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warrant for James Odum who is held by Highland County authorities for possession of stolen goods and charged with grand larceny. Odum is detained in Hillsboro as the case proceeds. Meigs officials provided no further charge details. Craig Haning pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Mont Vance Store in Snowville and was returned to Meigs County jail pending sentencing.
Pomeroy Emergency Squad responded to Cliff Jenkinson’s Second Street home at 8 59 p m Saturday for difficulty breathing and transported him to Veterans Memorial Hospital for care.
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