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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1973

Page

6

Marshall runs probation free as North Central accredits Parkersburg

The North Central Association removed Marshall University from private probation and granted full accreditation to Parkersburg Community College. The Parkersburg college became independent two-year since 1971 after a WVU branch era. The move leaves West Virginia's 14 higher education institutions fully accredited.

Charleston W. VA North Central Association Marshall University Parkersburg Community College Parkersburg College West Virginia University West Virginia West Virginia Board of Regents Regents Prince Woodard Woodard North Central Marshall Huntington John G. Barker

Armstrong Requests Medicaid Probe In Ohio

Ohio State Senator Harry L. Armstrong asks U S Senator Robert Taft to direct the General Accounting Office to investigate the Ohio Department of Public Welfare's Medicaid handling. He cites a prior March probe, notes delayed 1972 bill payments, and urges a full Ohio inquiry with findings shared with Congress, Taft, and Ohio's Legislature.

Columbus — State Harry L. Armstrong Logan U.S Robert Taft General Accounting Office Ohio Department of Public Welfare Ohio Armstrong GAO Columbus Congress

Glouster Folks Host Luncheon and Visit Notables

Glouster residents hosted a luncheon at Broad Street with the Brysons and guests from Omaha, Columbus, and Virginia. John M. Bryson, now chief personnel manager for the Army Engineers in Washington, D C, has 30 years in federal service. Other visitors included S Sgt Norman Lowry and Dr Carl Craig, former Glouster residents, with tours to Washington and Virginia sites.

Glouster Kk. K. Bryson Broad Street Mr. Bryson John M. Bryson Omaha Neb Woodbridge John Brysons Washington, D. C Army Engineers Donna Rogers Columbus E. K. Bryson Bryson Jon Holbert Barbour Street Norman Lowry Alexandria White House Pentagon Arlington National Cemetery Zoo Paul Conaway Virginia Carl Craig Elizabeth Craig Dr. Craig Glouster High School

Bathtub Winners Named at Lake Wellston Event

About 2000 attendees watched Hamden Fire Department sponsor bathtub races at Lake Wellston to christen a new yellow fire truck. Denny Callahan won the main race, with Mayors Hayburn McCoppin and Darling competing. Barbara McKinniss led the powder puff race amid strong challenger lineup. Don Sanders captured the screw driver race as Souders produced boat rides and displays. the day saw few injuries and promises of annual future events.

Wellston Hamden Wellston Sentry Phyllis Davis WKOV Vickie Pelletier Area Orchard Heber Armstrong Wilbur Ward Ward Lew Davis Don Sanders Souders McArthur Charles McCoppin

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admits List of Patients

The Mount St. Mary Hospital admitted several patients including Mrs. Louise Matheny and David Brunston of Nelsonville, Theodore Shifflet and Mrs. Helen Gunnan of Glouster, and others from nearby towns. Dismissals included Mrs. Lou Gretz and David Brown among several listed patients.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Louise Matheny David Brunston Nelsonville Theodore Shifflet Helen Ginnan Janet Thompson Rosalee Kimes Glouster Patricia Congreve McArthur Debra Debolt Murray City Ruth Ann Nixon Buchtel Goldie Katzenbach Athens Helen Smart Lou Gretz David Brown Lois Koon Jessie Erwin Nora Six Helen Murphy

Free Clothing Day Held at Salvation Army in Pomeroy

Salvation Army auxiliary hosts free clothing day at 115 Butternut Avenue Pomeroy on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon welcoming all area residents.

Pomeroy Salvation Army Butternut Avenue

Miller Visit Is Set

Congressman Clarence Miller schedules a busy weekend in Southeast Ohio visiting Lawrence County Proctorville Morgan County Stockport festival and Perry County Fair. He holds a 2 to 3 p m mobile office at Proctorville and 10 a m to noon Lancaster district office appointments. He will attend New Lexington Perry County Fair Saturday and return to Washington Sunday for House sessions.

Washington D. C Clarence Miller Ohio Miller Lawrence County Lawrence County Fairgrounds Proctorville Morgan County Stockport Lancaster New Lexington Perry County House

McKay Family Visit Highlights Reunion in North Carolina

Mr and Mrs Robert McKay of Bowling Green were luncheon guests of Mrs Everett Hayes in Great Bend then visited relatives before returning home. They attended a McKay clan reunion in North Carolina. He is a university professor and was formerly with Middleport Schools where A W McKay served as superintendent.

Great Bend Robert McKay Bowling Green Everett Hayes University McKay North Carolina Middleport Schools A. W. McKay

Bus Driver Openings for 1973 74 Trimble Schools

The Trimble Local School Board announces bus driver vacancies for the 1973 74 year. Applications are available at Trimble Elementary School office in Jacksonville or at the bus station garage on Water Street in Glouster.

Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Water Street

Emergency Medical Service Responds to Langsville Heart Attack

EMS rushed Wendall D. Barrett Sunday at 9 35 p m to Holzer Medical Center on Danville Road Langsville after an apparent heart attack.

Pomeroy Danville Road Langsville Wendall D. Barrett Holzer Medical Center

Hocking Judge Jails 2 in Drunk Driving Cases

Judge James Stilwell jailed Kenneth C. Pinkstock 26 of Logan Route 4 for three days and fined 150 dollars with costs plus 30 day license suspension for driving while intoxicated. Kenneth E. Perry 27 of Lancaster received the same sentence and fine for the same charge. Thomas R. Whitmore 44 of Buchtel pleaded innocent to DUI charges and a July 30 hearing was set. he is under a 254 dollar bond. Additional bonds forfeited included Donald Hillyer 62 for slow speed, Lyle H. Hanna Jr. 40 for speeding, and Mark R. Clemons 18 for speeding.

Logan James Stilwell Hocking Kenneth C. Pinkstock Kenneth E. Perry Lancaster Thomas R. Whitmore Buchtel Donald Hillyer New Straitsville Lyle H. Hanna, Jr Murray City Mark R. Clemons Radcliff

Church Concert Announced at Glouster Church of Christ

Glouster Church of Christ announces a concert on August 5, 1973 at 2 p.m. Vocal soloist is Mrs. William Christman Jr. organist Mr. Donald Seevers Jr. pianist Mr. Howard Carter. Program includes sacred pieces, older popular melodies and classical works. Public invited. A similar concert was held last year.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ William Christman, Jr Donald Seevers, Jr Howard Carter

Columbus Man Fined 150 in Wellston Court

WELLSTON In Wellston Mayors Court Paul Allen Edwards Jr of Columbus was fined 150 and costs on resisting arrest intoxication and assault and battery. An execution for fines was issued for 19. Lois Patton of Wellston paid 19 on a failure to yield citation and Everett Williams of Chillicothe forfeited a 20 bond for intoxication.

Wellston Paul Allen Edwards, Jr Columbus Edwards Lois W. Patton Everett E. Williams Chillicothe

Licensed To Wed Five Couples In County Clerk’s Office

Five couples from Reedsville Pomeroy and Minersville obtain licenses. Eddie Bigley 20 and Jacqueline Rise 19 from Reedsville paired with Thomas Karr 26 and Diane Grueser 18 both of Pomeroy. Rodney Gilkey 23 of Columbus and Deborah Crow of Pomeroy also listed.

Eddie Bigley Reedsville Jacqueline Rise Thomas Karr Pomeroy Diane Grueser Minersville Rodney Gilkey Columbus Deborah Crow

West Virginia police widen probe of large crime ring

Logan WV AP reports state police expect a five month investigation into a major West Virginia crime ring. Up to 200 arrests and over 1,400 felonies possible with more than 200,000 dollars in stolen property recovered from coal firms across southern West Virginia eastern Kentucky and parts of Virginia. Forty eight arrests made on theft and forgery charges as the probe covers a five year span. Stolen items include mine supplies such as splice kits drills and bits.

Logan W. Va West Virginia Kentucky Virginia Associated Press Albert Messer Man Messer

Excessive Speed Charged in Weekend Incident

Logan County sheriff's department probed a crash after Ray J. Hoy 25 Logan Route 2 was cited for excessive speed on Route 664 South near Falls Mill Bridge. Hoy said another car forced him into mailboxes. witnesses disagreed. Separate reports note break-ins on Blue Creek Road and a garage theft with undetermined value. A grand jury indicted Albert Messer in a related case, with police citing ongoing investigations and a forthcoming special grand jury session on August 20.

Logan Hocking County Blue Creek Road Bill Forbes Carbon Hill

Bumgarners Have A Revisit

Mr. and Mrs. David Geay and children of Sidney visit Rev. and Mrs. Robert Bumgarner in Middleport. Jon Jenna and Chris plan longer stays with grandparents. Mrs Geay is the former Barbara Bumgarner. Recent guests of Mrs. Lawrence Milhan include her aunt Mrs Roy Phillips and her son Roger Phillips and family from Phoenix.

Middleport David Geay Jon Jenna Chris Carl Sidney Robert Bumgarner Geuy Barbara Bumgarner Lawrence Milhan Roy Phillips Wellston Roger Phillips Phoenix Ariz Phillips Rutland

Wellston Woman Cited After Two Car Left Turn Collision

Wellston police cited Lois W. Patton for failure to yield after a two car crash at Second Street and Railroad Avenue. Both drivers Mrs. Patton and Dorothy L. Leach were turning left. moderate damage reported with no injuries.

Wellston Lois W. Patton Second Street Railroad Avenue

Patient moved from hospital to nursing home in hometown

Elise Smith of 415 High Street Nelsonville was moved from O'Bleness Memorial Hospital to Lind View Nursing Home in Grandville by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home ambulance.

Nelsonville Elise Smith High St O’bleness Memorial

Blue and Gold Ladies Association Meeting Planned

The Blue and Gold Ladies Association will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Eagles Hall on West Washington Street.

Nelsonville Blue and Gold Ladies Association Eagles Hall Washington Street

Ohio Moves On Lottery Vietnam Bonus Blue Law Repeal

In Columbus action aimed to advance a state lottery, an Ohio Vietnam veterans bonus, and repeal of Sunday closing laws. The Senate Ways & Means Committee reviewed the House lottery bill as leaders push major bills before 1973 adjournment. A veterans bonus report awaits a favorable House vote to reach the November ballot. The blue laws repeal, passed by the House, faces Senate floor action with Gov Gilligan poised for approval.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Senate Ways & Means Committee House Senate Senate House Conference Committee John J. Gilligan Thomas A. van Meter

Jail Grant Approved for Hocking County Jail Remodel

Logan officials approved a grant for 90 percent of the estimated remodeling cost of the Hocking County Jail up to 23500 from the Ohio Department of Economic Development. The vote was pending Commission President Otto Shaw’s return from vacation.

LOGAN Hocking County James McLain Commission Ohio Department of Economic Development Administration of Justice Division Prindle and Patrick Otto Shaw McLain

Logan names in Hocking Valley hospital listing event

The list names individuals from Logan including Ernest Hutchinson Mrs Merl McCune Mrs Joseph Spence and Mrs Andy Acker alongside Denel Burns Brad Phares Mrs William Eckhart and Mrs Arlene Crum connected to Hocking Valley Community Hospital arrangements.

Ernest Hutchinson Merl McCune Joseph Spence Andy Acker Logan Denel Burns Brad Phares William Eckhart Arlene Crum

Nelsonville Electric Outage Planned for East End

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co announces an electrical outage in the east end Wednesday from 7 to 7 30 a m weather permitting to perform repairs district manager Elton Swart says the work will affect local customers.

Nelsonville Elton Swart Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Three Drivers Cited in Columbus Area Police Actions

Marty Morarity Pomeroy, 24, Columbus cited on three counts drag racing reckless operation and tail gating. Henry Price 23 Long Bottom and Roger Searls 22 Rutland cited for squealing tires. James Birchfield 19 Rutland charged with failure to yield. James Harmon Rutland cited for littering. Don Lovett arrested for intoxication.

Pomeroy Marty Morarity Columbus Henry Price Long Bottom Roger Searls Rutland James Birchfield James Harmon Don Lovett

Woman Transported by Mason Squad to Pleasant Valley Hospital

The Mason Emergency Squad was dispatched Monday at 1:15 a.m. to transfer Linda Smith from Hartford to Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Mason Linda Smith Hartford Pleasant Valley Hospital

Driver Cited After Wreck in Point Pleasant

This report details a Sunday early incident at 903 Mossman Circle Point Pleasant. Clara Rairden 59 of Point Pleasant was cited for driving left of center after her vehicle struck a parked car owned by Densil Nibert 19 of Gallipolis Ferry. Damages totaled 1300 to Rairden’s car and demolished Nibert’s vehicle.

Point Pleasant Mossman Circle Point Plea Clara Rairden Densil Nibert Gallipolis Rairden Nibert

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes Names in Pomeroy and Racine

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list Kenneth Mankin Charles Baxter James Stewart and Ralph Werry of Pomeroy Phyllis Nhaley Shade Danny Barber Reedsville and Kenneth Wilt Racine Robert Bryan as associated individuals in the reported item.

Kenneth Mankin Charles Baxter James Stewart Ralph Werry Pomeroy Phyllis Nhaley Shade Danny Barber Reedsville Kenneth Wilt Racine

Pomeroy Emergency Squad Responds to Minersville Call

The Pomeroy Emergency Squad was dispatched Saturday at 6 20 p m to Otto Hartenbach residents in Minersville. Mrs Hartenbach was transported to Holzer Medical Center as a patient.

Pomeroy Otto Hartenbach Minersville Hartenbach Holzer Medical Center

Also Mentioned on This Page

Taft Robert McKays Hocking Judge Wed Bumgarners Ashland Vietnam Boards of Election Union Cemetery State Health Department Meigs County Terry L. Smith Emma P Adams Smith Auto Adams Auto Hocking Valley Community Hospital Veterans Memorial Hospital Robert Bryan Mae
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