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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1972

Page

3

Gilligan to Speak at Nelsonville Fundraiser Dinner

Gov. John J. Gilligan will speak at a 7 p.m. fundraiser dinner in Nelsonville for Athens City Council President Harry B. Crewson, a Democrat and 91st District state representative candidate. Tickets at the door or via county party chairs Hoffman Ayres Arnold Mahaffey Smith in Athens Hocking Washington Vinton and Jackson counties.

Nelsonville Ohio John J. Gilligan Athens City Harry B. Crewson Crewson Gilligan Elks Club Athens County Democratic Party William Hoffman Hocking County John Ayres Washington County Tom Arnold Vinton County Alva Mahaffey Jackson County Sam Smith

Eagleton Vows Amnesty Stance and Tax Hints

In a CBS appearance George McGovern’s running mate Thomas Eagleton outlined a case by case amnesty for draft resisters and warned against mass party defections. He said taxes would rise by 1974 and indicated defense cuts up to ten billion dollars. He criticized Spiro Agnew and stressed law and order and urban affairs.

Washington George McGovern Thomas F. Eagleton McGovern Missouri Democrat Nixon Eagleton CBS South Dakota Thailand Pacific U.S Indochina Nguyen van Thieu Spiro Agnew

Woman Arrested For Speeding In Nelsonville

Mrs. Margie Pierce of Nelsonville Route 2 was arrested on speeding charges after radar clocked 37 mph in a 25 mph zone. She is to appear in Nelsonville Mayor's court on July 22.

Nelsonville Margie Pierce

Major flaws found in test models of F14 fighter

Navy testimony to a House subcommittee reports 43 major defects in F14 test aircraft including 16 safety related issues and 75 minor problems. The crash of an F14 in Chesapeake Bay killed a civilian test pilot, with cause undetermined.

Washington Navy House Chesapeake Bay Subcommittee Fleet Air Defense

House Numbering Plan Approved by Athens County Officials

Athens County commissioners approved a county wide house numbering plan to locate every residence. County Engineer Gerald Hann expects full operation next year and notes collaboration with General Telephone Co for new addresses. Funding of 590000 from the Highway Safety Department backs an EMS system with seven radio towers and ambulance fleet. OVHSF has raised 4.5 million for seven counties including Athens.

Athens Gerald Hann Hann General Telephone Co Highway Safety Department Dan Lloyd Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Athens County Lloyd

Resurfacing In City Continues On Main Street

Resurfacing work continued today with paving crews on High Street after completing Bardin Drive on Saturday. Mayor Donald Barrett urged residents to drive with caution as the new asphalt needs time to harden.

High Street Bardin Drive Donald Barrett

Assessment Program Established in Ohio

State Natural Resources Director William B. Nye announced an environmental impact assessment program in Ohio to review federal environmental impact statements before projects proceed. The program will evaluate state highway projects and involve affected state departments and citizen groups to balance environmental costs and benefits. John May, 25, will direct the program after earning a masters from Syracuse University.

Columbus Ohio William B. Nye Nye John May May Syracuse University

Ironton Driver Dies In One Car Crash

An Ironton man, 25 year old Richard Smith, died in a Sunday early morning one car crash on Route 50A near Route 329 Ames Two. He drove off the road overturning the car trapping him beneath. The body was taken to local funeral homes in Chesterhill and Ironton.

Ironton Ames Two The Highway Patrol Richard Smith Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill Feuchter-Hayes Funeral Home

Motorist Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Mayor Court

In Nelsonville Mayor's Court Saturday morning three motorists pleaded guilty and one pleaded innocent. James D. Johnson of Chauncey stood charged with failure to yield the right of way and was fined ten dollars with costs and the fine suspended. Albert Stanley of Carbondale was fined ten dollars with costs for improper left turn. Shirley R. Stephenson of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined ten dollars with costs for failure to secure a motor vehicle. John L. Monroe of Nelsonville Route 1 was fined ten dollars with costs for assured clear distance.

Nelsonville James D. Johnson Lexington Ave Chauncey Albert Stanley Carbondale Shirley R. Stephenson John L. Monroe

Police Cite Trip Into Mayor Court

Police cited three motorists in Nelsonville for improper backing and a failure to yield after weekend accidents. Joanna Bumgardner, 176 Lyle Ave, to appear Monday for backing into Lawrence Driggs on M E Street. Carolyn Richards, 66 W. Franklin Sr, to appear July 22 after backing into James Pitts at Backus Alley and St. Charles. Max Lent, 5334 Harbor Blvd, Columbus, to appear Monday after failing to yield to Barry Rutherford at Harper and Poplar.

Nelsonville Joanna Bumgardner Lyle Ave Lyle Avenue M. E. Street Lawrence L. Driggs Carolyn S. Richards W. Franklin Sr

Birth Announcements From O' Bleness Memorial Hospital

Birth notices list new daughters and sons for multiple families in Albany Chester Athens and Glouster area communities. Names include Gabriel Berkley Reed White Claxton Walker Miller Patrick Fockler King Jackson Cooper Chapman Bickley Vanity Hines Campbell Whited Pinkham Beebe Connell McMaster Brookhart Nixon Draager Mullins Moore Mullins and more. The record also notes Kansas City Royals outfielder Fred Patek stole 49 bases last season.

Fred White Sheila Claxton Hattie Walker Athens Esta Miller Kenneth Patrick Robert Fockler Jessie King Issac Jackson Tuppers Plains Carrie Cooper Glouster Kimberly Chapman Pomeroy Larry Bickley William Barrett Joe Vanity Timothy Hines Ernie Campbell Jacqueline Whited Clarence Pinkham Clarice Beebe Louis Connell Hoyt McMaster John Brookhart Michael Nixon Gerald Draager Charles Mullins Robert Moore Sarah Mullins Fred Patek Kansas City Royals

Preparation H touted to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve itching

An advertisement claims Preparation H provides relief from hemorrhoidal swelling and itching during infection and inflammation. It states doctors tested the medication as effective in many cases and notes it requires no prescription for the ointment or suppositories.

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