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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1971

Page

4

Glouster Tavern Owners Protest State Liquor Store

Tavern owners led by Sam Jones of the Wonder Bar protested to Glouster village council against a possible state liquor store, arguing it would hurt local business. Council to file formal protest with Ohio Department of Liquor Control. Also addressed were a rat-infested property at 7 Atkins St and a sinking sidewalk near William Parker property. Ordinance 669 on second reading. June fines at $1,007 and village treasury balance $65,548.48.

Glouster Council Sam Jones Wonder Bar Wedo Limo Sportsman Grill Ahs Ohio Department of Liquor Control Atkins St William Parker

Antle Reunion Brings Family To Trimble Masonic Lodge

The Antle reunion gathered at the Masonic Lodge in Trimble with a potluck. Attendees included Lewis Antle and many relatives from nearby towns and out of town guests from West Carrollton Misamisburg Lebanon Lancaster Columbus Covington Finlay Mason and Pomeroy.

Glouster Trimble Craig Dunkle Deanda David Dunkle Paula McConnell Melville McCune Marilyn Neil Ernie McCall Chester Antle Will Cundoff Mickey Brett Jerry Barber Todd Dusty West Carrollton Miamisburg Lebanon Lancaster Columbus Covington Finlay Mason and Pomeroy

Birthday Party Honors Randy and Bryan Hooper in Glouster Park

A Saturday birthday party for Randy and Bryan Hooper in Glouster Park featured games and prizes won by Rita Pugh and Mark Johnson. Attendees included many local residents and families, with additional notices of Lions Club planning in Chauncey and Moose Hall activities in Glouster.

Glouster Randy and Bryan Hooper Glouster Park Rita Pugh Mark Johnson Buddy Hooper Rebecca Sara Beth Hooper Mary Jane Rainey Ike Nott Chuck Hartley Stevie Koons Roger Vickers Kay Henderson Roger Jones Mike Scott Kevin Moore Jessica Stencil Annette Ahle Todd Myers Terry Kevin Carter Dean Sherri Russell Kim Holbert Barbara Ahle Gina Hooper Mona Myers Ethel Hooper Eleanor Russell John Moore Debbie Hooper Jeff Hooper Dow Hooper Jr Lewis Antle Jon Myers Glouster Moose Moose Hall Glen Dale Robson

Pre-School Testing Set For August

Meigs County Schools plan pre kindergarten and first grade testing in August led by Superintendent Robert Bowen. Children must be six by Sept 30 to enter first grade and five to start kindergarten. early admission may be possible for birthdays Sept 30 to Jan 1. Only the top five percent in mental ability will be admitted.

Pomeroy Robert Bowen Meigs County Greta Suttle Nellie Vale Mulberry Heights Police

Justice Fines Ten In Point

Ten persons were fined by Justice of the Peace Gail Faires during the week of July 11 for speeding. Fines and costs went to Robert Lewis Howes, Point Pleasant. David Lauren Williams, Hurricane. Frank Edwin West, South Point. Other charges included bad checks for Harry N. Lucas and Dallas Young, both of Point Pleasant. James Richard Gillespie, Nitro, for driving while intoxicated with jail and license suspension. Ir. C. Wallace, Dayton, for improper passing. James T. Metheny, Belle, and Robert M. Casey, Gallipolis, for expired registration. Randall Gerlach, Point Pleasant, for expired inspection sticker. Debbie Trace, 1971 Glouster High School graduate, received part of the Anthony Nickel scholarship instead of Clara Patterson Scholarship. Women of the Moose announce no meeting Wednesday night.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace Gail Faires Robert Lewis Howes David Lauren Williams Hurricane Frank Edwin West South Point Harry N. Lucas Dallas Young James Richard Gillespie Nitro Ir. C. Wallace Dayton Glouster Debbie Trace Glouster High School Anthony Nickel Clara Patterson

New Records Set At Athens Summer Track Meet

The final Age-Group Track Meet of the summer produced many new records across multiple age groups. Triple record setters included Bill Curry in boys events and Nancy Rose in girls 13 14, with numerous other runners achieving top marks from 8 and under through 15 16 divisions. Event organizers Bill Mitchell and Bor Burson praised volunteers, while upcoming outstanding athlete award winners will be announced soon. The report also lists local club and lodge notices and notes the Teen Center reopening in Nelsonville.

Bill Curry Nancy Rose Karen Bleigh Patty Mullins Penny Wollenberg Gretchen Siemer Mark Mayhew Lisa Siemer Mike Mayhew Rocky Wycinski Robin Wagoner Brian Lavery John Rowland Mike Starlin Bob Wagoner Mike Kovlan Jeff Blosser Mike Secoy Bill Mitchell Bor Burson

Improvements Made At Lake Alma Park

Wellston reports improvements at Lake Alma State Park on Route 349. Ten tons of sand were added to two beaches, a new bath house and lifeguard chairs were installed, log fences erected, and playground equipment added. The camping area is busy with weeklong visitors and weekend full. A June chemical treatment to lake water aimed to kill seaweed undergrowth, with results pending.

Wellston Lake Alma Earl Clark Clark

Rio Grande College Announces Lyne Center Schedule

Dr Bruce Curtis director of health physical education and recreation at Rio Grande College unveiled the Paul R Lyne Center schedule through Aug 20. The pool and gym host college and community recreation with separate child rates and adult rates and youth classes running through Aug 20.

Rio Grande Bruce Curtis Rio Grande College Paul R. Lyne Curtis

Rio Grande College names Clark to business administration staff

James Harrison Clark, former Sul Ross State University associate professor, will join Rio Grande College as associate professor of business administration this fall. He holds an Ohio University BA and MBA, has done graduate work at Colorado, and previously served as assistant treasurer at Athens County Savings and Loan Co. and a staff accountant at Lybrand. He serves on the Southwest Texas Municipal Gas Corp. board and is active in several professional accounting groups.

Rio Grande James Harrison Clark Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Heinz Neunteufel Neun-toy-ful Alphus R. Christensen Clark Ohio University University of Colorado Sul Ross Athens County Savings and Loan Co Riculum Neunteufel Stauffer Chemical Co Stauffer

Five Fined In Wellston

Five residents were fined in Wellston Mayor's Court. Keith Nickell of McArthur received $10 and costs for intoxication. Bert Smith Jr of Wellston paid $50 and costs for excessive speed. Timothy Lambert of Hamden was fined $10 and costs after his car ran out of control and hit a parked vehicle. John E. Evans of Jackson was fined $10 and costs for fast takeoff and squealing tires. Glen Fee of McArthur got $50 and costs for littering.

Wellston Keith Nickell McArthur Bert Smith, Jr Timothy Lambert Hamden John E. Evans Jackson Glen Fee

Garden Club Meeting Receives Local Guests

Gardeners from Rutland and Coolville attended a French City Garden Club gathering at Washington Elementary School in Gallipolis. Members included Mrs. Harold Wolfe Mrs. Howard Birchfield Mrs. Homer Parker and Mrs. James Carpenter with guest Mrs. Bill Mullihan.

Rutland Harold Wolfe Howard Birchfield Homer Parker James Carpenter Rutland Friendly Gardeners Bill Mullihan Coolville French City Garden Club Washington Elementary Gallipolis

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits Five Patients

Admitted are Charles Cauder of Point Pleasant Harold Whittington James T. Lee of Henderson Mrs Joseph Forbes Arlage Lanham and Mrs Tyllie Roush Also noted is a description of the Indian sun dance an eight day ceremony kept largely secret to honor the buffalo and seek hunter health.

Charles Cauder Point Pleasant Harold Whittington James T. Lee Henderson Joseph Forbes Arlage Lanham Tyllie Roush

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Antles Hyatt Pettit Harlan Antle Jack Anderson Norman Myers Pat Patterson Pam Rob Betsy Charles Pettit Jennifer Jeff Jody Paul Pettit Sehrrie Karen Julie Dale Carpenter Mathew Larry Lacey Don Hooper Jr Randy Bryan Gina Shon Norman Myers Jr Michelle Richard Dunkle Tina Dee Dee Candy Gary Dunkle Mindy Marcy Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Lions Club Jane Nogrady Lions Club Wayne Barnhart Mechanic Marsha Thornton Dexter Wyatt Radford Belva Roush Middleport Cashier Ronald McNally Amesville Evaline Arnold Myron Bess Syracuse Susie Wood John Sayre Portland Opal Offutt Miami University Robin R. Byers Robert Byers James T. Metheny Belle Robert M. Casey Randall Gerlach The Moose Athens Glouster Meetings American Legion Legion Glouster Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Marcellite Rebekah Lodge IOOF Jacksonville UMWA Eagles Teen Center Nelsonville Legion Building Frank Hines Hines Lake Alma Park Center Gardeners Pleasant Valley Hospital Buckeye Ohio
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