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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1974

Page

6

Baker Seeks CIA Documents On Watergate Links

Sen. Howard Baker says he has sought declassification of documents cited by Charles Colson to support a theory of CIA involvement in Watergate. Baker’s report relies on secret CIA files he cannot publish. Colson says Bast was consulted for private investigative purposes and has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice. Colson’s prison term is set for July 8.

Washington Howard H. Baker Jr Charles W. Colson CIA Tennessee Baker Colson Richard L. Bast Nixon Bast Daniel Ellsberg Watergate Committee

Nixon Lawyer to Begin Presentation On Thursday

Impeachment panel weighs public release of documentary evidence from six weeks of hearings. James D. St Clair to respond Thursday and possibly Friday, with a written brief allowed. Eight witnesses eyed, including St Clair, Dean, LaRue, Mitchell, Haldeman, Kalmbach, Butterfield. Subpoenas target Kleindienst testimony, dairy industry contributions, domestic surveillance, and IRS political uses. White House has not complied with subpoenas.

James D. St. Clair Nixon St. Clair Dean LaRue Mitchell Haldeman Kalmbach Hunt Butterfield White House Hope Senate Atty Richard G. Kleindienst Internal Revenue Service

Blood Drive in Meigs County Sees 65 Pints Donated

Meigs County bloodmobile at Pomeroy Elementary School collected 65 pints with 36 replacements. Highlights include Eileen Swan at a gallon and donors such as Howard Parker six gallons, Macel Barton three, William Radford four, Susan Pitgott four, Floyd Hendricks five, and Perry Riggs six. Nurses and doctors on duty named. canteen run by American Legion post 128 and Boy Scout Troop 249 led volunteer groups.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Elementary Eileen Swan Howard Parker Macel Barton William B. Radford Susan Pitgott Floyd Hendricks Perry Riggs Mary Armes Naomi London Selah Weatherby Debbie Michael LPNS L. D. Tell Aaron Boonsue Roger Daniels R. R. Pickens Feeney-Bennett Post No. 128 American Legion Mary Nease Jean Nease Juanita Sayre June Sayre Lulabelle Hampton Martha Beegle Beulah Strauss Emma Clatworthy Joyce Hoback Eloise White Grace Drake Vernon Nease Clara McIntyre Pat White Becky Roush Quality Print Shop Meigs Daily Sentinel Athens Messenger Wmpo Radio Pomeroy Emergency Squad Veterans Memorial Hospital

Ex Patrolman Alters Appeal of Dismissal

Fired patrolman James Wooddell changed his appeal to challenge the procedure of his dismissal. The Civil Service Commission hearing heard from City Solicitor Gerald Mollica and Ohio University professor Art Marinelli among others. The panel includes Weber, Marinelli, and Buck. DeVeau recused himself. A July 1 decision is expected as the commission reconvenes. Gugel, a 22 year old Ohio University sophomore, testified and also accuses Wooddell of civil rights interference. the case is in Athens County Municipal Court.

James Wooddell Civil Service Commission Fred Weber II Wooddell Gerald Mollica Commission Ron DeVeau Weber Ohio University Art Marinelli John Buck Ted Jones Donald Barrett Swanky’s Court Street Michael Gugel Ohio United Apartments Gugel Athens County

Fire consumes thrift mart near Mansfield fire station

Fire destroyed the T& A Thrift Mart across from Fire Station Six in Mansfield while firefighters trained at another station. Children reported the early blaze, but damage estimates were unavailable. Chief said the charred remains were too hot to touch and the cause was undetermined.

Mansfield Ohio T& A

Dover Two Well Not Producing In Ohio Scout Report

The Dover Two well drilled by Larry H. Wright Inc on Millfield Coal land reached 3948 feet before being plugged and abandoned. Wright’s Sugar Creek Coal permit and James R Swingle’s Dry Dock Coal lease permit in Trimble Two have expired.

Dover Ohio Oil and Gas Association Larry H. Wright

Republicans To Solicit For Funds Kickoff in Logan

Hocking County Republican Party executive chairman Clarence Blosser announced a neighbor-to-neighbor fund-raising kickoff in Logan at 7 30 p m Wednesday hosted with representatives from Athens Perry and Vinton counties. Donna Irvine will distribute materials to central committee members and precinct appointees to help precinct leaders meet local party financial needs.

Logan Clarence Blosser Hocking County Republican Party Athens Perry Vinton F&m Party Room Blosser Donna Irvine

Past Matrons Night Scheduled By OES

The Thea Chapter Order of the Eastern Star plans Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night at the regular Wednesday session with candidate initiations. On June 30 members will attend services at Glouster Church of Christ to observe Church Sunday.

OES Glouster Thea Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Glouster Church of Christ

Chi Rho Camp Trip Sent To Camp Christian

Ten Chi Rho members from First Christian Church Nelsonville travel with two adult sponsors for a week at Camp Christian near Magnetic Springs. Camp theme focuses on The Holy Spirit You've Got A Friend. The group has run several fundraisers to cover camp tuition.

Nelsonville Chi Rho First Christian Church Camp Christian Disciples of Christ Church Magnetic Springs

Van Fossen Wins Multiple Classes at National Moto-Cross

Rip Van Fossen 12 of Glouster won third in novice class at the National Moto-Cross Championship in Baltimore. He also earned second in mini class and third in junior class at Brimstone Raceway Coolville. Dirk Walton won first in the 250 class. Rip traveled with his father and Walton after a late-night drive.

Glouster Rip van Fossen James W. van Fossen Northeast Ymca Baltimore County Trail Riders Association Baltimore Dirk Walton Brimstone Raceway Coolville Rip

Obituary notices from Coolville and Columbus area

Death notices for Raymond C. Frecker 66 of Reedsville Route 1 and others across Meigs and surrounding counties. Surviving relatives include wife Lorena, children Jeannine, Anna Lee and Kenneth with multiple siblings and grandchildren. Services set at White Funeral Home and Meigs Memory Gardens with local clergy officiating.

Coolville Raymond C. Frecker Reedsville Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital Parkersburg Pine Grove Chester Meigs County David Ella Baum Frecker Tuppers Plains Lorena Arvilla Massar Frecker Jeannine Boyle Willoughby Anna Lee Dallas Pomdale Calif Kenneth Ada Holter Pomeroy Mabel Bailey Euclid Bertha Bullard Tampa Flo Arlene Ashbaugh Chatham Wilbur Willowick Roy Minersville Charles White Funeral Freeland Norris Mei

Funeral services for Charles Brunner of Talmadge

Services for Charles Brunner who died Friday were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Cuyahoga Falls. He is survived by his wife Helen Skinner Brunner, formerly of Meigs County. Relatives in Meigs County include Mrs. Edward Foster, George Skinner of Pomeroy, and Arthur Skinner of Middleport.

Mcarthur Melvin H. Shover University Hospital Columbus Shover New Marshfield Walter Mae McLeod Shover Kroger Austin Powder Co McArthur Church of Christ Delta Lodge F&am Scottish Rite Aladdin Temple Denver Athens Howard Ermyl Wallinger June Hunter Mary Robbins Shover James N. Blower DeLoss Smith Elks Cemetery Garfield C. Irvin Smith Place Doctors Hospital McCuneville Perry County William Mary Elizabeth McLain Irvin Dairy Maid Philadelphia Irvin William Irvin Rutherford Funeral Home N. High St Shawnee Cemetery Westerville A. Dwight Curfman Sr W. Broadway Moreland Funeral Home Otterbein Mausoleum Curfman Glouster Riverside Methodist Hospital Curfman and Son Grocery Ohio State University Glouster High School Howard Carter State Theater Westerville Public Opinion Mount Vernon Avenue Weekly Buckeye Printing Co Church of the Master United Methodist Blendon Lodge F&am U.S. Power Squadron A. Dwight Jr Ruthanne Wright Anthorene Orr Harrison Mount Vernon Kenneth Cincinnati Middleport Charles Brunner Talmadge Cuyahoga Falls Helen Skinner Brunner Meigs County Brunner Edward Foster George Skinner Pomeroy Arthur Skinner

Air Attacks Loom After Nahariyya Killings by Guerrillas

Israeli counterattacks were anticipated after four Israelis died in Nahariyya when three Arab guerrillas stormed an apartment, killing a woman, two children and a soldier. Eight others were injured as Israeli troops killed the attackers. WAFA claimed the raid was staged by Palestinians in Israel linked to Al Fatah. The incident spurred Rabin to vow retaliation and deterrence.

Tel Aviv Israel Lebanon Nahariyya WAFA Damascus Syria Kamal Adwan Adwan Yasir Arafat al Fatah Beirut Arafat Palestine Liberation Organization Yitzhak Rabin

Nelsonville Teens Set GOP Meetings This Week

Nelsonville Teen Age Republican Club plans a Wednesday 6:30 p.m. meeting at Attorney Michael Nolan’s office on Washington Street. They will depart at 6:50 p.m. for the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge to attend the Athens County Young Republican Club meeting addressed by State Representative Claire Ball Jr. A TAR Club meeting is also planned Monday at Nolan’s office.

Nelsonville Michael Nolan Washington Street Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Athens County Young Republican Club Claire Ball TAR Club Nolan

Miller Signs Fair Campaign Pledge in Ohio District

Rep. Clarence E. Miller of Ohio 10th District signed a code of fair campaign practices establishing basic principles of decency honesty and fair play for all U.S. public office candidates.

Lancaster U.S Clarence E. Miller Ohio

Wellston Home Destroyed by Lightning Storm

A Route 2 Wellston residence owned by Bill Gentry was nearly burned out after a lightning strike during a storm. Firefighters responded with seven men and two trucks after telephone outages delayed the alarm. Gentry and his wife were displaced with Mrs. Gentry hospitalized at Holzer Medical Center.

Wellston Bill Gentry No. 2 Hill Gentry Mrs. Gentry Holzer Medical Center

Homecoming Planned at Happy Hollow Free Will Baptist Church

Nelsonville church announces annual homecoming services on Sunday led by Rev. Glenn Collins. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Elswick as speaker. Dinner on the grounds at 12:30 p.m. and an afternoon program at 1:30 p.m. features the Gospeltones Quartet and Rev. Gilbert Spencer as speaker.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow Free Wi Glenn Collins John Elswick Gospeltones Gilbert Spencer

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Messenger Becky Salser Amy Kingsland Jones Jackson Whaley Wehrung Hocking Dover Township Cld Dover Two Chi Ro Kathy Wells Karen Williams Susan Canter Crystal Flowers Lora Jacobs Tracy Kerr Kevin May Sheri McFadden Janie Mechem Jennifer Theisen William Wells Meg Hubble van Fossen Raymond Frecker Melvin Shover Garfield Irvin A. Dwight Curfman Balfour Street Miller
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