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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1972
Page
13
Logan Trade Club heard Goodyear official Richard Bryan urge unity start locally before spreading globally. He urged members to engage in city council, school board, youth groups, and anti drug work while sharing world observations from travels and noting regional conflicts and poverty.
The Vinton County commissioners authorize an emergency ambulance program in cooperation with Wrightsel Funeral Home owner James Blower. They seek two 100 percent grants for ambulances and radio equipment as part of a seven county system with Athens and others.
Curtis Burkhart 35 was released from Hocking County jail with 26 days left to serve after pleading guilty to knifing Charles Danner and injuring Paul Hedges. Judge Harley Meyer cited Burkhart’s bleeding duodenal ulcers and county financial limits on treatment as reasons for release. He had been jailed since July 23 after Danner’s death at Dick's Tavern and received five years probation with 90 days remaining on Dec. 17.
The Katchina's Camp Fire Group held a Valentine party at its February meeting in Nelsonville. Refreshments were served to Carla Oakley Trissa Wharton Lisa Hayden Andrea Wharton Susan Holtel Paula Taylor Lorena Barber Kathy Wells Mrs Myrtle Wharton group leader. Susan Holtel won a prize for the prettiest Valentine box.
Freda Brown directed the McArthur Extension Club at its recent gathering hosted by Miss Mary Smith. A potluck lunch followed. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Maggie Tripp’s home.
Plans for a Sadie Hawkins dance were made at a McArthur Ladies Auxiliary meeting in the Lodge hall. The event will be March 11 for members guests and Eagle and auxiliary members in nearby communities. Admission is 1 stag and 1.75 for drag with guests urged to dress in Sadie Hawkins fashions.
Hocking Valley Hospital admitted Mrs Eldon Dexter of New Plymouth Chester Penrod and Mrs Clarence Kerns. Discharged were Kenneth Guess Miss Laura Reed and Carl Clark.
Patricia Brandley of Ri Hamden sues Raymond Brandley in Taylor City Michigan for gross neglect of duty. Wilma Stapleton of Radcliff sues Charles Stapleton on Route 1 Twington for gross neglect of duty.
Jackson County houses set for Heart Sunday as volunteers plan canvasses in Wellston Coalton Jackson and Oak Hill along with rural areas. Ministers and student groups will promote Heart Fund messages and fund contributions to support research education and community services.
Mrs. Gladys Pierce hosts visitors from McArthur while Harold Byers and family plan Florida return. Ruth Swisher visits sister-in law at Huston Nursing Home. Elizabeth Ann Hayes born Feb 1 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. grandparents noted. Fannie Pearce a patient at Holzer Medical Center.
McArthur John Morrow Vinton County treasurer sent about 5000 real property tax statements to property owners last week with a March 25 payment deadline.
Marietta motorist George L. Lisk, 24, posted $300 bond after pleading innocent to driving while intoxicated in Nelsonville mayor court. The case was transferred to the Athens County Municipal Court for a jury trial.
Logan Sylvester G. Thompson of Route 2 Logan is held on a $100 bond after pleading innocent to assault and battery charges filed by Bonnie L. Thompson. Arraignment occurred Tuesday in Hocking County Court and Judge James Stilwell continued the case.
Carla Jean Oakley hosted a Valentine Day party with guests Trissa Wharton Gayla Duvall Kathy Grace and Susan Holtel. Games were played and refreshments served with Gayla Duvall and Trissa Wharton cited as winners. In McArthur a civil action for real estate Brice Wright McArthur versus Georgia Wright Wheelersburg Route 1 was filed at the Vinton County Courthouse.
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