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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1972

Page

11

Visit to school by group New Haven Woman's Club

The New Haven Woman's Club met at the library then toured Point Pleasant's Mason County Vocational School to learn about its adult education program one of 20 in the state. New member Mrs. George Circle was welcomed and the club planned to host the Southwestern District Workshop in spring.

New Haven Woman's Club Point Pleasant Mason County Vocational School Charles Frum Carolyn Morrison George Circle Robert Curtis Southwestern District Workshop William Russell Don Bumgardner David Roush Jerry Scott Winnie McKenzie

Death notices from multiple Ohio towns list several locals

A compiled obituary roundup from Cutler to Mason and Belpre reports deaths of Mrs. May Huffman Gage 86, Mrs. Ray Roush 46, Hubert Campbell 64, Beatrice Frost 62, Harry C. Fowler 89, Mrs. Bessie Cottrell 62, Edward Harmon Jr. 28, Betty Foreman 38, and Elenora Smithson 65. It notes surviving relatives, church and fraternal affiliations, funeral details, and burial plans across several area funeral homes and cemeteries.

Mason Ray Ruth) Roush Holzer Medical Center Minersville David Clara Geninheimer Joseph Richard Beverley) Plymale Plymouth Ohio Rodney Floyd Joseph South Charleston Willis Bub) Joseph Racine Edith Kegerreis Belpre Beatrice Frost George W Estella McAswee Cozzens Walter Frost Pleasant View United Methodist Church Pleasant View Ladies Aid Society The Christian Endeavor Donald Arcade N. Y Walter Checotah Okla Gary Barbara) Marshall Ironton Myron Cozzens Tigeonga John Irene) Emerick Eileen Dedens Lemon Grove Calif Florence Cozzens Vienna W. Va Robert Bernice Dils Spencer Funeral Home Joseph R. Graham Athens Rockland Cemetery Middleport Harry C. Fowler Marysville West Virginia Henry Margaret Casey Fowler Nancy Flora Worthy Ernie Harry Lee Piney Charles Apple Grove Carrie Rife Sylvia Byers Pomeroy Bessie Fugate Cottrell Grant Hospital Columbus Adam Buddy Clarence Charles Fugate Charleston Ruby Cantley Everett Ransom Eddie Ransom Mammoth Ray Ransom Ward Amy Ferrell Ursula Fraley Indiana Ewing Funeral Home Letart Cemetery Funeral

Elderly Man Hit By Car In Pomeroy

A 92 year old Pomeroy resident, Homer Googlein, was struck on W Main Street by a 64 year old Cheshire driver, Eugene Wyatt. He suffered cuts to the hand, arm and shoulder and was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital. The incident remains under investigation with no charges filed.

Pomeroy W. Main Street Homer Googlein Veterans Memorial Hospital Eugene Wyatt Cheshire Googlein

Welfare Reform Bills Headed For House Votes In Ohio

The Ohio House is set to vote today on bills that would make county welfare workers personally liable for illegal claims and create a new offense of malicious bombing. A legislative auditor's office to monitor welfare expenditures is also expected from the House Finance Committee by Wednesday, with Rep. Rodney Hughes proposing a measure on welfare cashing in state liquor stores.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly House Finance Committee Rodney Hughes R-8 Bellefontaine House Select Committee On Public Assistance State Welfare Department Hughes Senate House Judiciary Committee

Black principal ends life in plea to end racial strife

Paul L. Cabell Jr., Beecher High School assistant principal in Flint, left a farewell letter urging students to confront racism and urging teamwork between black and white students. He wrote that his death was meant to press the need to settle racial problems and to force out those who oppose Black equality. Cabell, 26, led student discipline and had overseen clashes between Black and white students. his suicide occurred Feb. 24 after a day marked by incidents.

Flint, Mich Paul L. Cabell Jr Cabell Beecher

Two Drivers Cited In Weekend Accidents

Sheriff deputies investigated two weekend collisions. On Saturday Paul E Armen Trout 50 Rockbridge stopped to turn into Jack's Surplus City lot when rear ended by Charles W Fox 19 of 875 Church St Fox cited for failing to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. Sunday at 930 p m Michael D Baker 20 Logan Route 4 collided with Edgar M Walker 56 New Straitsville on Howdeyshell Road Walker cited for yielding one half of roadway to oncoming traffic.

Logan Paul E. Armentrout Rockbridge New Straitsville Howdeyshell Road Walker

Smoke Reported at Letart Farm Turns Up Nil

Henry Elias farm near Letart received a Saturday morning false alarm from the Haven Fire Department though residents smelled smoke no fire was found. In Nelsonville the Class of 1957 of Nelsonville High School meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Martha Adams home 812 Walnut St to plan the 1972 class reunion. local members are invited.

New Haven Henry Elias Letart Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Martha Adams Walnut St

State Takes Over Concessions At Three State Parks

The Natural Resources Department wins permission from the Controlling Board to operate marina concessions at Lake Hope Hueston Woods and Salt Fork State Parks with $200000 allocated for equipment. Expected future operations at Independence West Branch and Mary Jane Thurston parks noted. profits past years cited to justify move.

Columbus, Ohio Natural Resources Department Robert Netzley Laura Lake Hope Hueston Woods New Salt Fork State Park Independence State Park West Branch Mary Jane Thurston State Park

Mason Girl Is Feted With Shower

Miss Teresa Ferguson was honored with a bridal shower by the New Haven United Methodist Church women. Mrs. Harold Bumgarner led games and prizes, with a long guest list of local women and friends attending the event.

New Haven Teresa Ferguson Earl Fields Susan Roush Dorothy James Harold Bumgarner Jenny James Venita Stone Syvillia Gilland Robert Roush Sherry Buskirk Donald Hartley William Gibbs David Fields Jr John Ferguson Jack Flesher Bobby Joe Roush Linda Roush Thelma Capehart

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