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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1974

Page

9

Ohioans' Mexican clinic deaths probe by U S consul

Ohio attorney says U S consul general in Mexico is aiding a probe into the deaths of Harold and Gladys Pepin of New Riegel during a trip to a Mexican rejuvenation clinic. The group faced anesthesia risks and confusion as autopsies are sought from a Mexican pathologist.

U. S Mexico Columbus, Ohio Ohio Thomas Spellerberg Tiffin Seneca County Peter J. Peterson Harold Pepin New Riegel Pepin Gladys Jenkins Spellerberg Pepins Mexico City

Marietta Designated Bicentennial City by Governor Gilligan

Gov. John Gilligan praised Marietta as pivotal to Ohio's growth and designated it a national Bicentennial City. He noted New England settlers founded a river port and shipbuilding center for the Northwest Territory as ceremonies featured a Bicentennial Flag and plaque. The party arrived aboard a Muskingum River sternwheeler from Stockport.

Marietta Ohio State of John Gilligan Gilligan New England Northwest Territory Muskingum River Stockport Morgan County

Roger Personals Highlights Visits Across Regions

Mrs. Audrey Spears and granddaughter Beth of Roseville visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spears. Clarence Easton of Fairborn spent days with his mother. Mrs. Lavada Justice of Columbus stayed with her daughter Mrs. Roger Athey and family. John Jekins of Charleston and Lloyd Jenkins of Pomeroy visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jenkins and Linda.

Audrey Spears Beth of Roseville Ed Spears Clarence Easton Fairborn Lexie Easton Lavada Justice of Columbus Roger Athey Kenneth Douglas Kenny Cincinnati Ronald Jiiden John Jekins Charleston W. Va Lloyd Jenkins Pomeroy Walter Jenkins Linda Hortie Roush Jack Hermann Milo Sergeant Elmwood Harold Mach Cheshire Gale Clendening Jeremy Carroll Keith Bradbury Malinda Bradbury

Huffman Named Chairman of Mason County Democrats

In a 17 to 3 vote, former Mason County Sheriff Troy Shorty Huffman was chosen as chairman of the Mason County Democratic Executive Committee. The meeting in Charleston appointed Gary Kapp and Rev Vernon Withrow as vice presidents and noted tribute to the late Valley Toney for long party service.

Point Pleasant Mason County Troy ‘Shorty Huffman Democratic Executive Committee Gus R. Douglass Gary Kapp Vernon Withrow Bobbi Roberts Frances Lingerfelt Gloria Roush Lawrence Plants Grace Sommerville Dave O'Neal Charles Damron Charleston Valley Toney

Harvey Family Hosts Victoria Jo on Second Birthday

Radcliff residents Mr and Mrs Willard Harvey entertained many friends and relatives for Victoria Jo Harveys second birthday. Refreshments were served and the guest of honor received several gifts. Burial for William Booth followed funeral services at Wellston with burial in Radcliff Cemetery. Local families hosted visitors from multiple towns including Vienna McArthur Woodsfield Sharples and Zaleski.

Willard Harvey Victoria Jo Ruth Swisher Fannie Pearce William Booth Wellston Radcliff Cemetery Olen Cooper Lindsey Cooper Wayne Cooper Coopers Allen Perry Sean Parl Bowen Mary Hector Zaleski Theodore Madden Vienna Dan Shelton Columbus Ramon Morris Tim Jones Woodsfield Marjorie Wofford Melburne Fla Irene Whitmore Sharpes McKinley Smith James Edy James Scott Lee Center N. Y Edy John Wilson Orient Warren Lowe

State Democratic Executive Committee Adds Members

The Ohio Democratic Executive Committee expanded by naming 45 at large members from a list of 200. Old members were renamed. 18 new names added while 27 were retained. Labor officials gained nine spots. women representation was limited. County chairmen from 12 counties automatically join. Key officials and campaign figures designated new members.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Democratic Executive Committee Afl-Cio Frank King Lavelle

Teen Rider Injured in Route 2 Standoff Crash

State Police investigated a Wednesday afternoon crash on Route 2 in Point Pleasant. A 14 year old motorcyclist Tony Starkey of Glenwood was taken to St Mary's Hospital Huntington for treatment after attempting to cross the highway as a vehicle driven by 23 year old Howard Lynn Henry of Wayne traveled south. No citations were issued.

Point Pleasant Tony Starkey Glenwood St. Mary's Hospital Huntington Howard Lynn Henry Wayne Starkey

Local Guests Visit Gallipolis and area relatives

Mr and Mrs Ralph Frazier from Gallipolis visited Mrs Goldie Gillogly and other relatives in the area. Columbia Grange held a Mother's Day and Memorial Day program directed by Mrs Bertha Crippen. Mrs Sidney Parker of Bolivar plans a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ney Carpenter and with Mr and Mrs Robert Parker and their children in Middleport.

Ralph Frazier Gallipolis Frazier Goldie Gillogly Columbia Grange Bertha Crippen Sidney Parker Bolivar Ney Carpenter Robert Parker Middleport

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