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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1971

Page

3

Scouts And Dads Attend Camp At Kootaga Parkersburg

Hocking Hocking District cub scouts and fathers joined 932 participants at Lad and Dad Day at Camp Kootaga near Parkersburg. The 12 hour event featured Olympics, a Cub Scout Adventure, a Pot of Gold Hike, boating swimming archery and a wildlife display. Units listed include Albany 50 Nelsonville 65 Shade 61 Athens 55 71 53 Amesville 79 Coolville 52 Glouster 72. Kentucky begins a 2000 ambulance driver training program for EMS.

Hocking-Hocking Camp Kootaga Parkersburg Hock- Hocking Albany Nelsonville Shade Athens Amesville Coolville Glouster Phil Kahler

Area Scouts Complete Camp Attendance at Camp Kootaga

Seventeen members and three leaders from Boy Scout Troop 71 sponsored by Athens Central Avenue United Methodist Church spent July 4 to 10 at Camp Kootaga near Parkersburg. Scouts earned second and first class ranks, with merit badges in swimming canoeing and nature.

Athens Central Avenue United Methodist Church Kootaga Parkersburg Roger Gilders Richard Braley Braley Gilders Ray Arbell Kootaga Wood

Tampering Complaints Reported To Athens Police

Two men told Athens police their cars were tampered with Sunday. Ralph Gacke of 152 Franklin Ave said air was let from tires and a windshield wiper was stolen from his car parked at home. Dave Hager of 35 N McKinley said someone lifted the rear on bricks and hubs were removed but found nearby. no theft, but an apparent tire attempt.

Athens City Ralph Gacke Franklin Ave Dave Hager N. McKinley Hager

Jobless Survey Set in South Eastern Ohio This Week

The Census Bureau will conduct a monthly employment survey in southeastern Ohio during the week of July 19 under the U.S. Labor Department program. Robert G. McWilliam announced the survey aims to measure economic health with confidential household interviews conducted by staff including Patricia Hinkle. In Cincinnati, Hamilton County Coroner seeks cause of death for 16 year old George Snelling found dead at his Winton Terrace home after police say he took a quantity of pills.

Bureau of the Census Ohio Robert G. McWilliam Bureau Detroit U.S. Department of Labor United States Cincinnati Hamilton County Coroner’s Office George Snelling Winton Terrace

Funeral services for Keziah Dye held in Carpenter

Funeral services for Keziah Dye were conducted at Carpenter Baptist Church with burial in Temple Cemetery. Many relatives and friends from Columbus Thurman Glouster and other towns attended the service and associated gatherings. 4 H Camp at Canter's Cave near Jackson noted with area counselors and several campers listed. Local visits and birthday celebrations described including cook out at Richard Jeffers home and extended family visits from Erie and Circleville.

Carpenter Keziah Dye Carpenter Baptist Church Temple Cemetery Carl Reeves Fairport Harbor Chester Lowry Glouster Gladys Pickering Edwin Angle John Dye Ray Oliver R. A. Gregg William Riley Jonathon G. W. Collins Grant Price Columbus Clyde Walker James Walker Roger Williams Thurman Chet Baumgardner Coshocton Glen Irwin Raymond Irwin Robert Hesse Marysole Cecil Blackwood Carrabelle Fla A. R. Caster C. L. Spencer Charleston W. Va Robert Dye Indianapolis Ind Fern Harris Swanton Peter Kepner Hartford Canter’s Cave Jackson Barbara Jordan Columbia Make-It Club Grant Johnson Julie Johnson Betty Jerrie Sue Jordan Vicki Gillorly Joan McWhorter Crabtree McArthur Mar! Galaway Don Crabtree Cindy Rollan Crabtree Gene Jeffers Billy Cheadle Rex Cheadle Reed Jeffers Metta Fisher Thad Dye Don Cranstone Larry Stanley Anna Erie Lewis Smith Eugene Stanley Leon Woodrum

Margie Cohen Attends Midwestern Music Camp in Kansas

Margie E. Cohen of Athens Route 1 is among 552 high school students from 39 states at the University of Kansas for the five week Midwestern Music and Art Camp. She plays alto sax in the concert band and sings alto in the concert choir.

Lawrence Kan Margie E. Cohen Athens University of Kansas Miss Cohen

Young man held for mental exam after alleged car entry rapes

Byron Thomas Coore, 19, accused of forcing entry into the cars of three women in the Western Hills area, was ordered by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge John W. Keefe to undergo a mental examination at Lima State Hospital. He faces indictments for rape assault with a deadly weapon and robbery.

Cincinnati Byron Thomas Coore Western Hills Lima State Hospital Hamilton County

Sheriff Investigates 2 Crashes in Point Pleasant

Major County Sheriff’s Office investigated two single vehicle crashes early Sunday. Michael Leiving 18 of West Columbia drove off Route 33 in wet conditions, no injuries, no citations. total loss. Larry Smith 22 of Point Pleasant slid off Route 25 at Route 2 and Gallipolis Ferry avoiding a dog, $70 damage, Dixie Berrett minor injuries. Realtors to Meet in Athens County.

Point Pleasant Hartford Bridge Michael R. Leiving West Columbia Gallipolis Ferry Larry R. Smith Dixie Berrett Athens-Hocking

Fairview Guest Lineup At Local Homes and Visits

Fairview residents hosted and visited relatives from Columbus Hebron Jackson Hartwell and Niles with trips to Charleston Cleveland and Reedsville. Notable mentions include Ed Edwards Tours of Kimberly and Shawn and a trip for Francis Parsons to New Madrid Missouri. The Moon sits about 239000 miles from Earth.

Fairview Lewis Ours Thomas Edwards Kimberly and Shawn Columbus Ruby Wolfe Hebron Ed Hendershot Hartwell, Ga

Crooksville Roseville Pottery Festival Slated

Crooksville Roseville hosts a family friendly pottery festival Friday through Sunday with pottery displays modern and antique crafts rides food and live entertainment. A parade is planned Saturday at 5 30 p m with bus tours of potteries in both communities.

Crooksville

Three Charges Filed Against Stewart Man

Ernest Cramer of Stewart appeared before Athens County Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter to answer trespassing disturbing the peace and menacing threats charges. He was found guilty of trespassing on Robert Hart land and fined 25 dollars and costs. He pleaded innocent to disturbing the peace and threatening Vaughn L. Paul in Pauls Guysville home. Bond totaling 158 dollars was continued and July 20 set for hearing. In other actions two men were found guilty of driving while intoxicated Eddie Lee Roberts 22 Riverside California and Albert Lee Martin 28 Logan were fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to seven days in jail with licenses suspended 60 days. Alfred J. Thompson 25 Gloucester was guilty of public intoxication and Clarence D Meadows Athens Route 2 was guilty of public intoxication and indecent exposure. Meadows was fined 25 dollars for intoxication and 300 dollars plus costs on exposure with a three month jail term suspended if he agrees to treat and file monthly doctor reports.

Ernest Cramer Stewart Athens County Franklin Sheeter Cramer Robert Hart Guysville Vaughn L. Paul Paul Sheeter Eddie Lee Roberts Riverside Calif Albert Lee Martin Posure Meadows

Playground attendance report cites summer totals

Children from Morrison playground toured The Messenger and will attend a pizza party after a father son wiffle ball game. East playground led with 432 attendees for the week of July 5, total across all playgrounds was 1 446. West 325, Morrison 191, Chauncey 182, The Plains 162, Highland 154.

Morrison East Playground West Playground Chauncey the Plains Highland

Collision With Car Fatal To 10-Year-Old

Vicki Volkert aged 10 of Perry Heights Stark County died at Timken Mercy Hospital from injuries after a collision between her mini bike and a passing car in Canton. Police said she was riding near a relative’s home and appears to have lost control driving into the car’s path.

Canton, Ohio Vicki Volkert Perry Heights Stark County Timken Mercy Hospital Canton

Body Found In Shack May Be Missing Boy

Grandview Heights police report a body found in a southern Delaware County shack is believed to be 12 year old Michael D. Klitch who had been missing two weeks from his Columbus home. Decomposed and partly burned, the remains were linked by clothing and gear. Coroner will confirm identification. Authorities note no links to another local homicide.

Columbus, Ohio Grandview Heights Michael D. Klitch Columbus Delaware County Garry Stephenson Harry Weaver Lavery

Preparation H Provides Fast Relief for Hemorrhoidal Symptoms

Doctors tested hundreds of patients and found relief from itching pain and swelling with Preparation H ointment or suppositories. Many doctors use and recommend it for their families, noting prompt temporary easing of hemorrhoidal tissue inflammation.

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