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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1974

Page

4

Nixon Brother Says Watergate Harassment Damaged Health

F Donald Nixon, 59, brother of the President, says the Watergate affair and Senate investigation harassment harmed his health and left him nearly broke. He voiced support for the President in an LA Times interview, criticized leaks, and noted his income drop and heavy debts amid a mortgaged home.

Newport Beach Calif F. Donald Nixon Senate Nixon Los Angeles Times White House Secret Service C. G Bebe” Rebozo

Eleven Counties Plan Work Programs In Ohio

Eleven southeastern Ohio counties Athens Meigs Vinton Gallia Hocking Perry Jackson Lawrence Pike Ross Scioto will run disadvantaged youth work programs this summer under a 754041 grant. The funds from federal manpower revenue sharing to AHDECO support ages 14 to 22, providing salaries, medical exams transportation and counseling.

Ohio John J. Gilligan Athens Meigs Vinton Gallia Hocking Perry Jackson Lawrence Pike Ross Scioto Appalachian Human Development Economic Community Organization Ahdeco

Prisoner Sets Fire To Jail In Nelsonville

A youth being held for the Athens Police Department started a small fire Friday night in a section of wood flooring and moulding of the second floor women’s jail in Nelsonville. Fire Chief Tom Steenrod detected the odor, investigated, and saw smoke at the stairwell. firefighters removed moulding to reach the blaze but no injuries or ill effects were reported. Safety Director Harry West said he learned of the incident Tuesday morning.

Nelsonville Athens

4 H Club Discusses Parade Plans and Projects

NEW STRAITSVILLE The Oroville Lucky Clovers 4 H Club met at Ricky Devore’s home to discuss participation in the Fourth of July parade in New Lexington. Plans for the picnic in July were made and each member will lead a future demonstration. Next meeting is July 6 at the Devore residence.

New Straitsville Oroville Lucky Clovers Ricky Devore New Lexington Devore Jody Vermaaten Marianne Boyle Jim Stimmell

Man Arrested in Rome Two for Armed Robbery

Athens and Washington Counties and Parkersburg officers arrested Clarence Edward Deem, 21, in Rome Two on Bethany Ridge on charges of armed robbery. He was wanted in Parkersburg for a store hold up in which two men were critically injured by gunshots. Deem was to appear in Athens County Municipal Court to waive extradition.

Athens Washington Parkersburg W. Va Clarence Edward Deem Rome Bethany Ridge Deem Athens County

Meigs Meetings Highlight Eastern Star Past Matrons Event

The Middleport Past Matrons Club of Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will entertain past matrons of Pomeroy Chapter Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Middleport. A free clothing day is planned at the Salvation Army headquarters in Pomeroy at 115 B Nut Ave on Thursday from 10 a.m.

Middleport Club of Evangeline Order of Eastern Star Pomeroy Masonic

Area Death Notices From Nelsonville to Logan

Area death notices report Kathyrn Wolfe of Nelsonville age 55 dying at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a long illness. Rose Mary Neal, 27, of Bidwell Route 1, dies at University Hospital Columbus after a long illness. Funeral details list services in Nelsonville and Vinton, with burial in Green Lawn and Vinton Memorial Park. Additional notices include Melvin H. Shover of McArthur and Mary Kantor of Drakes with service details and survivors, plus Minerva A. Fetherolf of Logan and extended family.

Nelsonville Kathryn Wolfe High St Mount St. Mary Hospital Earl Eldon Florence Loudner Wolfe Wolfe Nelsonville High School Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Harry Wolfe Joe Johnson Funeral Home John W. Anderson David Mingus Green Lawn Cemetery Ruby Preston Thurman Susie Kahne Connecticut Doris Combs Akron Vinton Baptist Church Vinton Memorial Park McCoy- Moore Funeral McArthur Melvin H. Shover Columbus James N. Blower Elk Cemetery Denver Ashland Ermyl Ballinger Athens Drakes Mary Kantor Boly Hungary Michael Mary Boras Peter Julia Briggs New Lexington George Helen) Wesney Robert Mary) Cook Reynold Rose Ann) Williams Circleville Margaret Davis Zanesville Michel Kantor Albert Kantor John Kantor Nashville Zoltan Szabo New Lexington Cemetery Milton Edna) Wilcher Elyria Elsie Brentlinger

Cemetery Fund Said Depleted in Nelsonville York

Nelsonville York trustees chair Thomas Tignor said the York cemetery fund is broke as the Athens County Treasurer has not distributed funds. The trustees recently borrowed to meet payroll and workers currently await unpaid wages.

Nelsonville York Two Thomas Tignor Athens County Tignor

Pentagon fears detente may risk U S security in tech transfer

Washington AP report notes concerns among key Pentagon officials that sharing advanced U S computer and microelectronics technology with Russia under detente could threaten national security. DisputesAmong State Commerce and Defense departments persist while Vice Admiral de Poix warns that security must guide cooperation. Robert Basil condemns one sided transfers favoring the USSR.

Washington Pentagon U.S Russia Nixon Moscow United States Defense State Commerce and Defense Departments State Department Commerce Department Defense Department Adm Vincent de Poix Defense Intelligence Agency de Poix

Service Members Named in NATO Exercise and Army ROTC Honors

Sgt Ralph E Boling son of Frank L Boling Akron and Vernice Auflick Nelsonville took part in a NATO training exercise in Germany with the RF 4 Phantom equipped 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing deployed from Bergstrom AFB Texas for a month. Michael G Boring son of Grant L and Mrs and Mrs R L Boring Reedsville named outstanding Air Force ROTC cadet at Ohio University receiving Superior Performance Award Class of 1975 and will be commissioned. Capt Gary R Swingle son of LeRoy Swingle McArthur promoted to captain at Ft Bragg with Bronze Star and campaign medals. he is a 1966 McArthur High School and 1970 West Point graduate. Navy Seaman Apprentice James N McReynolds Jr son of James N McReynolds Sr Athens Route 1 assigned to pre commissioning crew of USS MacDonough undergoing modernization in Philadelphia before homeport Charleston. former Athens High School student joined Navy August 1973.

Ralph E. Boling Frank L. Boling Akron Vernice V. Auflick Grosvenor Street Nelsonville Germany Boling 67Th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing Bergstrom Afb Tex Barberton Central High School Mary Michael G. Boring Grant L. Boring Reedsville Ohio University Boring Air Force Eastern High School Maj Morris F. Hernson Swingle McArthur High School United States Military Academy At West Point Navy James N. McReynolds Jr James N McReynolds Sr Athens Route 1 MacDonough Philadelphia Charleston S. C Athens High School The

Brother Killed In Huntington

Mr and Mrs Manning Webster of Pomeroy were called to Huntington Monday night by the death of her brother George Van Zandt killed in a traffic accident. His wife remains in critical condition at a Huntington hospital. Van Zandt formerly of Cheshire was connected with the Karl Van Zandt Oldsmobile and Cadillac dealership in Pomeroy. Mrs Webster stayed in Huntington with her sister in law.

Pomeroy Manning Webster Huntington George van Zandt van Zandt Cheshire Karl-Van Zandt Cadillac

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Meigs Meetings Rose Mary Neal Shover Services Minerva Fetherolf Poplar St Robert A. Basil Basil Ussr Gary R. Swingle LeRoy Swingle Jayne Drive McArhur 307Th Engineers Battalion AEN Ft. Bragg N.C Cheryl American Paints Sherwin-Williams
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