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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1971

Page

10

Vinton County Queen and Little Miss Contestants Named

The Vinton County Queen and Little Miss contests in McArthur list 19 entrants each as the Fourth of July program nears. Candidates include Elizabeth Caldwell Sharon Jordan Mary Rose Murphy Glenna Harper and many others followed by junior attendants and the Little Miss hopefuls with parents and sponsors noted. A post crowning party will follow the event.

Mcarthur Vinton County Elizabeth Caldwell Earl Caldwell McArthur — Graves Sharon Jordan Milton Jordan Mary Rose Murphy Joe Murphy Glenna Harper Glenn Harper Dodrill Ford Sherrie Smith John Smith Michelle Patterson Gene Patterson Paula Remy Paul Remy Tammy Sue Fee James Fee Patty Vaezalos Spiro Vanezalos Kimberly Ann Harvey Harold Harvey Radcliff Shelia Carol Brooks James Brooks Zaleski Cathy Barbara Martin Lowell Martin Kimberly Renteria Benny Renteria Dundas Connie Perry Gerald Perry Hamden Little Miss Vinton County

Somerset Men arraigned on theft charge in Perry County

Two Somerset area men, Michael L. Trott and Gary C. Barnes, were arraigned in County Court and bound over to the Perry County grand jury with bonds set at 500 dollars each. They are accused of stealing a four speed transmission valued at 400 dollars from a car owned by Gerald Dupler of Somerset on June 4.

Somerset Perry County Grand Jury Michael L. Trott Main Street Gary C. Barnes Somerset Route 1 Gerald Dupler James R. Fields New Lexington Harry Michael Maxwell J. Walter Miller Crooksville Jack Edwin Touvell Heath Clayton Township Saltillo Miller Touvell State Highway Department Maxwell Charles M. Mayfield Junction City Ohio Division of Wildlife Nate Mayfield Stockport John H. Filkins Jr Ira Irene Hardy Fauley

Hocking Valley Births Reported at Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Walter Bradley Logan welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Russell Spence Jr Logan welcomed a daughter. Mrs Frank Hillyer and Mrs Mary Hockman both of Logan welcomed William Parrish Bremen and Mrs Joy Moscatto Nelsonville. Fred Anderson and Mrs John Keinzle listed as dismissed.

Ellen Beckley John Beckley McArthur Creem-E—Treettion Jane Ferguson George Ferguson Wardie’s Gulf Vickie Oiler Jack Oiler Creem-E.ptreet Cindy Jo Benedict F. L. Benedict McArthur — Style Shop Jan Wright Mrs. Dale Wright Dick’s Pizza Julia Bates Sandra Bates Hamden Pam Owsley Lonnie Owsley Jayne Will Richard Will Marralee Boring William Boring Sharon Jordan Richard Jordan Dundas Maude Sowers John Sowers Jr Cynthia Kruger Larry Kruger Lisa Rae George Jim George Charlotte Ward Garry Ward Walter Bradley Logan Russell Spence Jr Frank Hillyer Mary Hockman William Parrish Bremen Joy Moscatto Nelsonville

Ecology center showcased at Chicago tackle show

The American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association will host an ecology action center during its Chicago show from August 8 to 11. The exhibit highlights conservation and environmental efforts in fishing.

Chicago American

Wage Hike Approved for Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Workers

The Interiral Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1466 ratified a two year contract raising wages 25 percent over 13 months for about 1,500 Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. workers. Journeyman lineman pay rises to 5.50, 5.76, and 6.03 dollars. technicians to 5.89, 6.46, and 6.80 dollars. Negotiations ended after round the clock talks, with per diem, shift, and Sunday premiums plus new job classifications and outside contractor protections.

Nelsonville Interial Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Columbus Jackson Coshocton Charles Pancake Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Union and Power Company Pancake

Pizza House Opens In Nelsonville

A new Romano's Pizza House opens at 1278 Chestnut St Nelsonville across from Harry's Gulf Station and beside Rapid-Kleen Car Wash. Owners Norman Simpkins and Robert Gillespie plan operation by their wives with hours 5 p m to midnight Sun Thu and 5 p m to 1 a m Fri Sat. Menu includes pizza and submarine sandwich takeout.

Nelsonville Romano’s Pizza House Chestnut St Harry’s Gulf Station Norman Simpkins Millfield Robert Gillespie Glouster Pizza House

Bicyclist Collides With Car Injuring Rider in Logan

Logan City police investigated two accidents. William Kesterson Jr., 14, riding around a double-parked mail truck, struck Rory McBroom, 18, injuring him with $50 damage to the car and extensive bike damage. no citations issued. In a separate crash Ronald Sharrett, 38, cited for failure to yield and stop sign violations, hit William Conner, 32, with no injuries.

Rory McBroom W. Main St Wiliam Kesterson Jr Church St Kesterson McBroom Ronald Sharrett Logan Route 1 S. Mulberry Street Route 33 Sharrett Mulberry William L. Conner Orchard St

City Park Expansion Outlined by Logan Jaycees

Logan Jaycees announce expansion of City Park facilities for recreational softball and baseball with plans for a children’s playground. They seek donations of new or used playground equipment via Ed Tucker and will host a Scioto Downs Night in July with a golf tournament on July 9 and a later picnic.

Logan Logan Jaycees City Park Jaycees Ed Tucker Ed Oswalt

Three Injured In Accident Early Friday

Meigs County Sheriff investigates a one car crash on County Road 3 at 12 54 a m Friday. Driver Thomas W Powell 31 Middleport sustained a nose injury. Passengers Richard Swan 15 and Floyd Fitzpatrick 15 both of Middleport suffered leg back and arm injuries. They were taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad.

Pomeroy Meigs County Thomas W. Powell Middleport Powell Richard Swan Floyd Fitzpatrick Swan Fitzpatrick Veterans Memorial Hospital

Shawnee Plans Water Service Extension and Repairs

Shawnee officials led by Mayor William Ricketts outline extending water lines to New England Hill W Main St Manley St and Scotch Hill with federal funding hoped to cover costs totaling 80 000 The Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley Regional Development Association was asked to help secure funds A separate 300 cost estimate is noted Voters will decide on a three mill levy over five years to fund repairs and extensions with estimated yearly yields of 2 500.

Ricketts New England Hill W. Main Street Manley Street Scotch Hill Buckeye Hills

Fire crews battle car fire in Logan City incident

Logan City firemen answered their 116th run of 1971 at 1 30 p m Wednesday after a report of a car owned by Ernest Adams Laurelville on fire near Hunter and Market Streets The blaze started from a gas line leak and spread to engine oil before firefighters arrived and extinguished it.

Logan — City Ernest Adams Laurelville Hunter Market Streets

Shawnee Prepares For Mine Festival

Shawnee plans a Labor Day mine festival returning after years with a mine museum in Pauline Williams’s downtown building. The festival committee meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the fire house to organize booths and volunteer help with Queen representatives invited and a 1 30 p m parade. A Ridge Riders horse show also is scheduled for Labor Day.

Shawnee Pauline Williams Williams Mary Hatem Connie Hoy Shirley Tharpe The Ridge Riders

Logan Doctor Named in $111,000 Damage Suit

Eleanor J. and William E. Bird of New Straitsville sue Dr. Charles P. Pritchard of Logan in Hocking County Common Pleas Court for negligence in treating Mrs. Bird after a supermarket fall. Mrs. Bird seeks 100000 for wages and impairment. Mr. Bird claims 1000 medical costs and 10000 for loss of services.

Logan Charles P. Pritchard Logan Osteopath Hocking County

Madness Unites Ohio House Over Aronoff Vote 8 Amendment

Ohio House members, angered by Sen. Stanley Aronoff, unite after Aronoff triggers cut off of debate over the Vote 8 amendment. Kurfess berates Aronoff for misinfo about Oklahoma session as GOP factions rally behind Netzley and tax plans. The scene underscores intra party tensions while tax reform stirs behind the scenes.

Associated Press Ohio Stanley Aronoff Cincinnati House Aronoff Charles Kurfess Oklahoma Kurfess

Fourth of July Horse Show Set in Shawnee Arena

The Ridge Riders Club of Shawnee hosts its eighth annual Fourth of July Horse Show at Shawnee Arena. Halter classes start 10 a.m. with 19 more events, entry fees range from 1 to 2 dollars, trophies and ribbons awarded, judge Robert Patrick of Ashville, ringmaster Pearl Kiefer, 50 cent admission, free for under 12.

Shawnee Ridge Riders Club of Robert Patrick Ashville Pearl Kiefer

Airman's Stamps Displayed in Nelsonville Post Office

Nelsonville residents display first day covers and aircraft envelopes at the post office for the inauguration of the new Postal Service. The collection belongs to Airman 1-C Larry L. Steele and is maintained by his mother Mrs. Eileen Reighard. Steele serves with the Air Force at Travis AFB in California.

Nelsonville Eileen Reighard Fairview Street Larry L. Steele

Sorority Holds June Banquet In Nelsonville Elks Hall

Thirty Tri Psi Sorority members attended a June anniversary banquet at the Elks Hall on Hocking Street in Nelsonville. Mary Jean Pitts was installed as president for the new term with Betsy McQuaid, Sue Richards, and Ruth Loper also installed as officers. Gifts were presented by the Gifts Committee. The group set its next meeting for Aug 12.

Nelsonville Tri-Psi Elks Hall Hocking Street Mary Jean Pitts Betsy McQuaid Sue Richards Ruth Loper Jean Richards

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Read names of local residents

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list residents from Glouster Nelsonville The Plains New Straitsville and nearby areas including Mrs Mary Standley Master Denny Lackey Robert Rutter Mrs Anna Xander Edward Smith Mrs Helen Wachenschwanz Mrs Florence Chilcote Master Matthew Oden thal Patricia McLaughlin Hazel Six Mrs Robert Clark and daughter Donald Barstow Mrs Evagene Adams Mrs Thelma Strausbaugh.

Mary Standley Denny Lackey Robert Rutter Anna Xander Glouster Edward Smith Helen Wachenschwanz Florence Chilcote Matthew Odenthal Nelsonville Patricia McLaughlin the Plains Hazel Six New Straitsville Robert Clark Donald Barstow Evagene Adams Thelma Strausbaugh

Shafer Couple Returns From Month in Europe

Mr and Mrs Donald Shafer of West Columbus Street have returned home after a month long tour of Europe, ending their overseas trip.

Nelsonville Donald Shafer West Columbus Street Europe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger Roy Cross Hocking Christy Riley Wayne Riley Waldron’s Lumber Shirley Yates Mary B. Yates Emily Will R. B. Will Jr Vinton County National Bank Valerie Smith Everett Smith Creola Carolyn’s Rita Herrold Jack Herrold Reedy’s Shevawn Reffett Daugher Ralph Reffett Reffett Nationwide Insurance Debbie Church Clifford Church Walker Furniture Beverly Allison Clarence Allison City Oan and Savings Brenda Remy Clyde Remy Remy Melissa Peters Janie Peters Tammy Thomas Ray Thomas Carl Black William Black Terry Radekin George Radekin Jr James Taylor Perry Court News Pat Hardy Ronald Max Hardy Ronald Marjorie Ann Atkinson Corning Wesley A. Atkinson Henry W. Strietelmeier Marie R. Strietelmeier Carley Newlin Fort Myers Fla Susie J. O’farrell Betty Love James R. Drake Boyd F. Drake James A. Lants of Lancaster Frank Kelly Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Charles Kelly Robert V. Kelly Michael Kelly Fred Kelly Erma M. McCoy Rushville Pearl K. McCoy Reading Township Dessie Price Allison W. Price Hocking Valley Community Hospital Fred Anderson John Keinzle C&soe Midwest William Barber Nelsonville C and M Ft. Hayes Hotel Mel Blackburn Sr Mel Blackburn Jr Blackburn TV & Appliance Bill Koetz Zenith Tracy-Wells Co William Ricketts Madness Ohio House Sen. Aronoff Robert Netzley Laura Gop Netzley John Gilligan Gilligan Steele Airman Air Force Travis Air Force Base Calif Mount St. Mary Hospital
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