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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1967

Page

16

Black Bag's Friends Routed By Deluge Of Newsmen

At Oregon State University a class in basic persuasion drew a media blitz as 20 students invited press access. The Black Bag sat masked in a corner while lights blinded him and crowds streamed in. After tense exchanges and a mass walkout, the class regrouped in the basement with instructors reflecting on persuasion and restraint.

Black Bag Corvallis Orc Oregon State University Charles Goetzinger

Driver Arrested After DWI Charge in Nelsonville

James Pidcock, 69, of Athens Route 2, was arrested Tuesday night on a driving while intoxicated charge. He remained in city jail awaiting a hearing before Mayor Earl Hilleary on Wednesday.

Pidcock Athens Earl Hilleary Nelsonville James L. Pidcock

Oil Station Burglary and Local Court Actions

Police report a break in at the Standard Oil Bulk Station on Myers Street with four dollars stolen. Entry was via a broken rear window. desks were rummaged and two boxes and papers were found along railroad tracks. The investigation continues. James L. Pidcock was fined 150 dollars and jailed three days for driving while intoxicated. Tri-County District Joint Vocational School Board plans a 7:30 pm meeting at the board office on Washington Street.

Nelsonville Standard Oil Bulk Myers Street Carl Monks Tri-County District Joint Vocational School Board Washington Street

Camp Fire Girls Plan Annual Chocolate Sale

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls begin their yearly candy sale calling on homes in the city to offer boxes of assorted chocolates. Proceeds support Camp Fire Girls activities fund, as stated by unit leaders.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Camp Fire Girls Activities Fund

Births At Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mount St. Mary Hospital reports births including a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Cramer of Rockbridge Route 1 and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Aur and Logan. Also listed are parents and newborns connected to Carl W. Parry Nelsonville Hazel M. Jones Jacksonville Conrad Waldeck Gloucester Betty J. Lowry Gloucester Route 1 Jane Dishong Nelsonville Charles Hoce Nelsonville Route 1 Barbara Lloyd Jackson Gertrude Douglas Shade David Jones Nelsonville John Call Nelsonville Walter Kaido and daughter Jerry Phillips son Lionetta Benton Freda Smith Jamie Fleming Darrell Wolf Ruth E. Glass Harley Blower Herman Kempton Elizabeth Mc Knight Hazel Newman Sylvester Stiers Constance Meek.

Carl W. Parry Nelsonville Hazel M. Jones Jacksonville Conrad Waldeck Glouster Betty J. Lowry Jane Dishong Charles Hoce Barbara Lloyd Jackson Gertrude Douglas Shade David Jones John Call Walter Kaido Jerry Phillips Lionetta Benton Freda Smith Jamie Fleming Darrell Wolf Ruth E. Glass Harley Blower Herman Kempton Elizabeth McKnight Hazel Newman Sylvester Stiers Constance Meek

Cars and trucks lead February vehicle purchases in county

Pomeroy Meigs County residents bought 64 new motor vehicles and 125 used ones in February. New purchases include 52 cars nine trucks two trailers and one motorcycle. Used purchases include 113 cars nine trucks and three motorcycles.

Pomeroy — Meigs Nellie Brown

Kenny Fry Named Chapter Star Farmer at Wahama FFA banquet

Wahama FFA honors senior Kenny Fry as Chapter Star Farmer at a school banquet in the high cafeteria. Other awards went to Eddie Carson, Sam Scarberry, Joy Smithson, Bob Hassel, Jess McClure, Dale Machir. Gus Douglas spoke on agriculture's role in economy.

Tommy Fry Wahama High School FFA W. Va. Association W. Va. Department of Agriculture Gus Douglas Wahama Michael Whalen C. P. Williams Eddie Carson Sam Scarberry Joy Smithson Bob Hassel Jess McClure Dale Machir Fry Edward Bumgarner Harry Miller Adrian Lathey Clyde Foley Clarence Blessing John Watkins Woodrow Mace Frank Capehart Bill Howard Earl Keefer Barbara Marshall Lowell Cook Wallis Blain Rayford Roush Betty Thomas Earl Knight Betty Burris Fred Tripp Russ Capehart Wilford Scarberry George Hoffman Richard Ware

Meetings Across Local Groups This Weekend

Bricklayers Local 32 meets at 8 p.m. Saturday at Drew Webster Post 39 Ameri can Legion Home to discuss health and welfare and a school for apprentice bricklayers presented by O J Bostic. The Pomeroy Bend Citizens Band Radio Club Auxiliary meets 7 30 p.m. Monday at Mrs Freeman Enoch home in Syracuse with Easter hat invited. Harrisonville Lodge 411 F and AM gathers 7 30 p.m. Saturday at the temple with refreshments. The B H Sanborn Missionary Society of Middleport First Baptist Church meets Monday 7 30 p.m. at the church.

Pomeroy Bend Radio Club Axuiliary Freeman Enoch Syracuse Harrisonville Lodge F&am B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middleport First Baptist Church

Pomeroy Receipts From February Auto Titles Office

Receipts for the office of Evelyn Locke Meigs County Clerk of Courts show February totals of 771.90 from automotive title activities. The month produced 461 titles issued 184 lien notations 118 memorandums 142 lien cancellations 273 applications affidavits and assignments and five certified copies. County share 601.45 state 170.45.

Pomeroy Evelyn Locke Meigs County

Local arrests reported by Point Pleasant police

Point Pleasant police arrested Hollis Herbert Cole Jr. 23 of Gallipolis Ferry for assault and battery Gary Lee Duffy 19 of Gallipolis for no operator license Rodney Gi beaut 44 of Lakin for defective equipment Leo Michael Pearson 18 of Point Pleasant for defective exhaust characteristics noted in the report

Point Pleasant Hollis Herbert Cole Jr Gallipolis Gary Lee Duffy Rodney Gibeaut Lakin Leo Michael Pearson

Eight and Forty Mid-Winter Pouvier Held in Columbus

The Eight and Forty Departmental salon held its Mid-Winter Pouvier at the Neil House in Columbus on Sunday. Lancaster Departmental Chapeau Arrée Marshall convened the meeting, with pomeroy’s Mary Martin leading flag ceremonies and assistants Wilma Pinklay and Selah Connolly from Ashland assisting.

Pomeroy d’Ohio Neil House Columbus Chapeau Arree Marshall Lancaster la Conceirge Mary Martin Wilma Pinklay Selah Connolly Ashland

Middleport Baptist Church Hosts Youth Party

Mr and Mrs Robert Richardson led games at a party for children in the primary and junior departments of the Middleport First Baptist Church. Several prizes were awarded and refreshments served with teachers Mrs Paul Smart Mrs Richard Owen Mrs Tony Fowler Mrs Frances Beards Miss Jerry Pullen and Mrs Bert Bodimer assisting.

Middleport Robert Richardson Middleport First Baptist Church Paul Smart Richard Owen Tony Fowler Frances Beards Jerry Pullen Bert Bodimer

One Divorce Granted Another Is Sought In County Court

Pomerawy a divorce action filed and Mona Jean Wright of Middleport seeks divorce from Charles C. Wright Jr. of Mason on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Geraldine Goble of Albany Route 2 was granted a divorce from Walter A. Goble and received custody of two minor children.

Pomerwy Weigs County

Food For Journey Program At Trinity Methodist Church

A WSCS program titled Food for the Journey will be presented by Mrs. Louis Rossi Mrs. Gary Conley and Mrs. Bill Buffington at the March 7 meeting of Trinity Methodist Church WSCS. The session begins at 7 30 p m in the church chapel with communion to follow led by Rev C S Thompson An executive meeting is planned at 7 p m before the regular gathering.

Point Pleasant Louis Rossi Gary Conley Bill Buffington WSCS Trinity Methodist Church C. S. Thompson

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Allan Hutowitz Portland Dr. Goetzinger W. Washington ST CABLE Nelsonville —James Ohio Mount St. Mary Hospital Austin Cramer Rockbridge Larry Aurand Logan Kenny Fry Star Farmer Viddleport Personals Anna Smith Kenneth Byer Hulda Klein Edith Klein Wayne Gibbons Cincinnati Nolan Carson Gibbons Pearl Reynolds Mason Elementary School Nreepsakke ED Biab West Ting Dete Trade Mack Reg Skunk Columbine Doris’ Day Josie Doris Peter Graves Church Party Ketes Youth Young's Appliances Columbus St Athens County
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