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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1973

Page

9

Trimble Local Board names new superintendent principals and coach

William White becomes superintendent of Trimble Local Schools replacing George Sasser who resigned. Tom Witchner is named Glouster High principal, Roger F. Combs named Trimble Elementary principal. Paul Culver appointed Glouster High head football coach replacing Joe Bokovitz. Coaching staff renewed and athletic positions adjusted as levy renewal sought.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble William White White George Sasser Tom Witchner Glouster High Witchner Roger F. Combs Athens James Williams Combs Ohio University Lancaster Cleveland Paul Culver Joe Bokovitz Culver Cadiz High School Harrison County West Liberty State College West Virginia Joe Morse Steve Miller Forrest Ervin Bill Kilkelly Terry Dugan Servin Morse Dugan Pam Simons

Ohio House OKs Sundry Claims Bill to Pay Guardsmen Attorneys

Ohio lawmakers approved an 81 to 10 vote for the sundry claims bill sending it to the Senate with $621,021 in state claims. An amendment to pay the attorneys who represented National Guardsmen after Kent State passed 72 to 13 after earlier removal by the Finance Committee.

Robert E. Miller Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Ohio Kent State Ohio House House Senate William G. Batchelder Medina House Finance Committee Sundry Claims State Sundry Claims Board House Finance Myrl Shoemaker Bourneville Ross Pepple Lima Sundry Claims Board Sens Danny D. Johnson New Philadelphia John J. Corrigan Euclid Rep Tablack Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Massillon State Hospital

Two Mishaps At Pomeroy Bridge Reported

POMEROY Ohio two accidents were reported at the Pomeroy Mason Bridge Saturday. Susie Clemons 59 of Mason was cited for failure to yield right of way after a 3 52 p m collision with Chester Wigal 18 of Middleport causing minor damage and no injuries. At 7 38 p m Sarah Hendricks 56 of New Haven struck Edward Russell 35 of Tuppers Plains causing Russell to hit Etta Norton 42 of Minersville. Hendricks cited for failing to maintain assured clear distance. Russell claimed injury but received no treatment.

Pomeroy Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Susie Clemons Mason West Main Street Dairy Queen Chester Wigal Middleport Clemons Sarah Drake Hendricks New Haven Edward Russell Jr Tuppers Plains Russell Etta Mae Norton Minersville Hendricks

Bowling Scores From Local League Mailbox

Jana Ross rolls 167 with Bill Adams 202 and Frank Bail 529 in a mixed set. Tim Bail contributes 447, Angel of Mercy 798, and Bail's Backhoe 2215 rounds out the score tally.

Jana Ross Bill Adams Frank Bail Tim Bail Angel of Mercy Bail’s Backhoe Stephenson Ace 'T Spartan Inn Hack Auto Supply Maplewood Motor Lodge Howie Dean Kevin Lanning Maplewood No Stephenson Jack & Jill Charm House Walls Garage Paul's Appliance & Repair Ll the Peoples Bank Pizza Hut Plains Mobil Browns Auction Little Red Machine Ann Reynolds Carla Snowden P. Bailey Charm House Culligan Bail's Backhoe Harry's Sphio AAA Medical Center Pharmacy Spartan Motor Lodge the Unstrikers Charley Moore Ford Olys K & K Electric Shanks Sprague Electric

LeFevers Hostesses Lead Glouster Church Circle

Miss Mabel LeFever read an article from Guidepost about a former Vietnam POW. Circle No 1 in Glouster United Methodist Church met at the LeFever home with devotions led by Mrs. Wilbur Boyer. Fundraising remains by selling dishcloths and tote bags. no July or August meeting.

Glouster Mabel Ernestine LeFever Circle No. 1 James E. Ray Conroe Texas Ralph Hines

Squad Aids Two Persons After Storm Door Incident

Two people were taken to O'Bleness Hospital by Athens emergency squad on Sunday. Howard Rhoads, 50, The Plains, suffered a right forearm laceration after punching a storm door at 59 Hudson Ave at 2:49 a.m. Dean Cole, 87, 252 N Congress St, was admitted for stomach pains at 8:58 a.m.

O'Bleness Hospital Athens Howard Rhoads the Plains Hudson Ave Dean Cole N. Congress St

Athens area death notices include Sgt Scott obituary

Funeral services for M Sgt Joseph B Scott 39 former Athens resident will be held Friday at 10 am at Walter Brooks Bradley Funeral Home Dundalk Md Burial follows in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors Scott died June 26 in a German hospital He served 19 years in the Air Force and was a 1952 Athens High School graduate He is survived by his mother Eva Scott Grimes Baltimore father Joseph D Scott Columbus wife Rose two daughters and two sons

Athens Joseph B. Scott Walter Brooks Bradley Willow Spring Rd Dundalk Arlington National Cemetery Scott Germany England Athens High School First Christian Church Air Force Eva Scott Grimes Baltimore Joseph D. Scott Columbus Rose Mabel Allwood Silas Scott

Deadline Extended for Vinton County Real Estate Taxes

County commissioners extended the real estate tax deadline in Vinton County to July 20. The prior due date was June 20, but officials could not compute bills by then, according to Treasurer Omer Seitz.

McArthur Vinton County Omer Seitz

Rutland Ox Roast Celebrates Fourth of July Fun

Rutland Fire Department and auxiliary plan the Fourth of July Ox Roast at Rutland park beside the old high school starting 9 a.m. Featured are roast beef sandwiches rides games and concessions. Evening events include a talent show led by Vernon Weber and a fireworks display. Contact Weber at the Quality Print Shop or his Rutland home to enter the talent contest.

Rutland Rutland Fire Department Rutland Park Vernon Weber Weber Quality Print Shop

Draft Board Move Is Set

McARTHUR Vinton County Selective Service Board No 121 will be closed Tuesday and moved to the second floor of the Post Office Building at Sixth and Gay Streets Portsmouth. Local registrars are Cyril Kozad and Barbara Radekin. Paul E Smith offers guidance to youths reaching age 18.

Vinton Festival Slated With Parades and Shows

The Vinton County Athletic Boosters plan a four day celebration starting Wednesday featuring a 125 entry parade, national entertainers, two queen contests and a fireworks display. Daily rides games and food begin at noon with events including Little Miss Vinton County Queen, Thursday parade judging of floats and oldest car, Friday Dottie West Stage Show, and Saturday Miss Vinton County Contest.

McArthur Vinton County Athletic Boosters Dottie West Red Levine Tex Allen Jr

Grant Sparks New Southeast Ohio Mental Health Center

Rep Clarence Miller announces a 495000 federal grant from the Health Services Mental Health Administration to fund a new mental health center serving Athens Gallia and Jackson Counties. The project includes outpatient and partial hospitalization services, a 10 bed emergency unit, a Gallipolis building, and two satellite locations to be chosen later with a total project cost of 550000, state of Ohio cover for the difference.

Washington Clarence Miller The Health Services Mental Health Administration Ohio Athens Gallia Jackson Gallipolis State of

City Recreation Sample Dominates Bob's Marathon In Softball

City Recreation remained atop the league with an eight game unbeaten stretch after a 22 to 14 win over Bob's Marathon. Gere Krebs earned the win, Henson took the loss, and Jerry Calderone led the offense with four hits while Robin Symonds drove in multiple runs including a home run. Bob's Marathon totaled 15 hits led by Carsey with a home run. In another game Howery's beat Hudwells 25 to 1 as Paul Barrows hit a grand slam and Red Kearns contributed with a win and two hits. Arrow defeated Sports Inc 12 to 6 behind Larry Zimmer and Mike Connors. The Bank of Ireland was established in Dublin in 1783.

Bob Marathon Gere Krebs Henson Lawless Jerry Calderone Robin Symonds Andy Comings Gail Salyer Don Norris Tom Smith Garrett Carsey Bob Marathon Howery Hudwells Red Kearns Pearl Barrows Paul Barrows Kearns Bishop Arrow Sports, Inc Larry Zimmerman Bill Day Mike Connors Wes Peterson Sherm Hopkins Sports Inc

Bowling Green Names Ron Mason as New Hockey Coach

Ron Mason, 33, a Canadian ex Lake Superior State College coach, is named Bowling Green State University head hockey coach succeeding Jack Vivian who left in May for the Cleveland Crusaders. Mason led Lake Superior to five NAIA finals appearances and the 1971-72 championship with a 128-47 record. He played at St. Lawrence University and captained his senior team.

Bowling Green Ohio Ron Mason Lake Superior Mich State College Bowling Green State University Mason Jack Vivian Cleveland Crusaders World Hockey Association Seaforth, Ont St. Lawrence University New York State

Foyt Wins Schaefer 500 at Mount Pocono

A. J. Foyt captured the Schaefer 500 at Mount Pocono on Sunday, securing his first 500 mile title in six years as Roger McCluskey ran out of fuel on lap 199. McCluskey led 62 laps to Foyt's 11, but could not finish strong.

Mount Pocono A. J. Foyt Roger McCluskey McCluskey

Casper and Snead Win Ryder Cup Spots at Western Open

Billy Casper wins the Western Open securing a Ryder Cup spot while J. C. Snead ties for fourth. They knock Frank Beard and Rod Funseth from the 12 man American team that will face Britain in Scotland this fall. The roster includes Nicklaus Trevino Weiskopf Brewer Graham Hill Aaron Rodriguez Blancas Palmer Casper and Snead.

Chicago Billy Casper J. C. Snead Casper Britain Scotland Snead Frank Beard Rod Funseth Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Tom Weiskopf Gay Brewer Lou Graham Dave Hill Tommy Aaron Chi Chi Rodriguez Homero Blancas Arnold Palmer

Five high school coaches honored at national meeting

Jackson Wyoming saw Cincinnati Roger Bacon High School coach Bron Bacevich among five recipients of awards at the National High School Coaches Association annual gathering. Tom Monahan of Bristol Connecticut was installed as the group’s new president.

Jackson Wyo Bron Bacevich Cincinnati Roger Bacon High School National High School Coaches Association Tom Monahan Bristol Conn

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By Ruth Teater Bill People Corrigan Johnson George D. Tablack Campbell National Guard Delmar Christensen Akron John W. Simon Kirtland Ernest Teodosio C. D. Lambros William Ziegler L Gillette's Abex Duraclean Diles Culligan Water Belk's House of M Judy Woolery LeFevers M. Sgt Joe Scott Laura Schaefer Otto Lohn James and Mary Thoma Will Laurel Cliff Free Will Racine Dale Ellen) Smith Otto Amber) Lohn Edward Schaefer Albert Heilman Laurel Cliff Free Will Methodist Church Robert Buckley Beech Grove Cemetery Ewing Funeral Home Earl Blackson Corning Earl E. Blackson Good Samaritan Medical Center Goffs Kan Charles Grace Dunkle Blackson St. Bernard's Catholic Church United Mine Workers of America Earl Jr New Lexington Nimrod Wiley-Van Kossen St. Bernard's Church Frank Meagher Millerton Heavener Services Fred Heavener Mill School Road Guysville Jagers and Sons George F. Gill Augustine Heavener John Cora Kinneer Heavener Doris Bradley Allie Southerton Gladys Dishong Earl Kopis Shawnee Stephen Francis Kopis Stephen Jo Ellen Woods Kopis Mt. Carmel East Leo Kopis Carl Woods Hemlock Shawnee Cemetery Wilson Rollins J. EK. Humphrey Dwayne Irvin Albany O’bleness Memorial Hospital Bigony Funeral Home Vinton Festival Zell Ver Bank of Ireland Dublin Foyt Ryder Squad Bacevich
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