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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1970

Page

3

McDonald jumps into Ohio attorney general race

Columbus AP John C. McDonald House Minority Leader announces as Democratic candidate for Ohio attorney general. The Newark 33 year old former floor leader says the post must emphasize vigorous law enforcement and pollution control. He faces two Republican rivals and would leave the majority leader post if Democrats win the House.

Columbus Ohio House John C. McDonald Newark McDonald War Attorney General House of Representatives

Arnett Enters Ohio 10th District Race for Congress

Doug Arnett a 32 year old Athens resident announces Democratic bid for U S Representative from Ohio 10th District. An economic development consultant and part time lecturer he cites education funding as a key issue and notes 16000 Ohio children locked out of schools in 10 districts. He is a Kentucky native and Army veteran with a BA in Appalachian studies from Ohio University. He and his wife Ellen live in Athens.

Doug Arnett Athens U. S Ohio U. S. Office of Economic Opportunity Ohio University Arnett Clarence E. Miller Lancaster Republican Kentucky Ellen Old Coach Road

Divorce Petitions and Local Notices From Mason County

Mary Elliott of 3 Perry St seeks divorce from Robert L Elliott for gross neglect and custody of their minor children. Barbara K Hickman of Nelsonville Route 1 lists David Hickman for a directorship at Mason County Action Council. applicants considered after deadline of Dec 31. Chauncey mayor and Mrs Wadley host weekend visitors from Buckeye Lake and Buckeye Wadley family.

Mary Elliott Perry St Robert L. Elliott Barbara K. Hickman Nelsonville David Hickman Point Pleasant Pauline Marshall Mason County Action Coun Robert F. Peoples Chauncey Charles Wadley Lexington Ave Harold Wadley Buckeye Lake Larry Wadley

Destruction Charge, Two Arrests Reported

Gallia County deputies arrested Larry Mullins 23 of Gallipolis Route 1 on a charge of destroying property not his own. Marvin Mullins made the complaint. Earl Snyder 44 of Cheshire was arrested on an intoxication charge. Officials investigated vandalism at Southwestern School where window lights were broken and a telephone torn from its station.

Gallipolis Larry Mullins Gallia County

Nelsonville man fined for DWI and jailed in city court

Michael G. McGuire of 525 Patton St. Nelsonville pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated received a $175 fine plus costs a three day city jail sentence and a 30 day driving license suspension in Mayor's Court.

Nelsonville Michael G. McGuire Patton St

White Elected President of County Commissioners

County Commissioners elected Jack White as their new president in a surprise nomination by incumbent John Cline. White voiced uncertainty about his experience while Cline warned not to blame him for future decisions. Cline plans to seek re election this fall.

McDonald Ohio White Jack White John Cline Cline

McBride Awaiting Arraignment as Child Fatalities Probe Gathers

Mrs. Barbara McBride remains hospitalized at Athens Mental Health Center with no arraignment time set. Prosecutor Claire Ball says the two counts of first degree murder stem from the deaths of her sons Bryan and Christopher found in snow near Athens. A Columbus autopsy is pending while authorities push for a grand jury decision if her condition allows.

Barbara McBride Marietta Area Ment Athens Bryan Christopher Claire M. Ball, Jr McBride Ball Grand Jury Common Pleas Court Luhing Road Medert Columbus

Charge Dismissed in Nelsonville Assault Case

A charge of assault in a menacing manner against Chapman Woodson of Nelsonville was dismissed Monday in Municipal Court. The case was filed by Georgianna Woodson.

Nelsonville Chapman Woodson Georgianna Woodson

Albany Father and Son Injured in Shotgun Incident

Albany route 2 residents Earl Seel and his son Jan were treated and released after a shotgun discharged while they tried to unload a jammed shell during a hunting trip. Jan was struck in the face and Earl in the chest and hand.

Earl Seel Jan Earl

Mason Fair Queen Wins Congeniality

Miss Angie Campbell 16 of Point Pleasant, 1969 Mason County Fair Queen, won Miss Congeniality at the West Virginia fairs convention in Fairmont. She competed with 14 county queens. Patricia Cline of Sistersville was named state fair queen. Campbell’s parents accompanied her. Mason County officials attended as well.

Point Pleasant Angie Campbell Point Pleasant High School West Virginia Lowell Cook Mason County Fair Association Howard Price Price State Association Frank Capehart Middlebourne

Doctor OK's Hemorrhoid Treatment for New Jersey Boy

Wharton New Jersey Mr and Mrs M Jeffers report their son suffered hemorrhoids and improved after using Preparation H prescribed by a doctor The ad copy notes Preparation H shrinks inflamed hemorrhoids provides prompt relief from pain and burning reduces swelling lubricates for comfortable bowel movements and prevents infection in ointment or suppository form

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