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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

5

Roy Reuter Named Outstanding Legionnaire at Post 39 Party

Roy Reuter earned the Outstanding Legionnaire of the Year award at Drew Webster Post 39’s birthday party. Paul Casci, last year’s winner, presented the honor with special district guest Marlin Bush. The ceremony announced membership awards, post champions, and Americanism recipients from local high schools.

Paul Casci Marlin Bush Department of Ohio Frank Roy Reuter

Six Cases Heard In Nelsonville Court

Nelsonville May or Donald Bumgardner presided over six cases on Saturday. Two Athens Route 2 residents Danny and Barney Baker pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined 15 dollars plus costs. Barbara McDonald faced destruction of property and had case dismissed with costs to the prosecution. Terry Lee Robinette pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Harry R. Childress was fined 15 dollars plus costs for following distance violations. Jerry L. Dowler from Chauncey pled innocent on traffic signal violation, found guilty, fined 10 dollars plus costs, with fine and costs suspended by the mayor.

Nelsonville Donald Bumgardner Danny Baker Barney Baker Athens Elizabeth Lyle Barbara McDonald Paul McDonald Terry Lee Robinette Jerry L. Dowler Chauncey Bumgardner

Miller Plans Ohio Weekend Public Service Tour

U.S. Rep. Clarence Miller returns to Ohio for a rural development showcase. Friday morning he meets Hocking Conservancy District officials on flood protection projects. He then visits the Gavin Power plant site in Cheshire and on Saturday addresses a 1 p.m. meeting of the Guernsey Muskingum Electric Cooperative in New Concord.

U.S Clarence Miller Ohio Hocking Conservancy

Birth reported for Dye Jr. at Gore Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Edward V Dye Jr Gore announce a son. Admissions list Logan residents and a number of dismissals. The Women’s Society of the United Methodist Church in Jacksonville plans Easter eggs and candy sales. Nelsonville York band earns a One at district contest and advances to state. Yonkers Raceway spring meet runs to May 24 with many locals listed.

Edward V. Dye Jr Gore Lucille Johnson, McArthur Ethel Bratton Paul McLin Clarence Hartman Thomas C. Schaal Logan Donald Teal Kenneth Patton Eugene Fraley Lura Jacksonville Women’s Society of the United Methodist Church Palmer and Fifth Street Joe Barnes Nelsonvile Nelsonville-York Portsmouth Mary Jane McKinley

Camp Fire Girls To Hear Gandhi

Nelsonville hosts Camp Fire Girls meeting with guest speaker C. M. Gandhi of India. Elks Lodge to present an official Camp Fire flag. All Blue Bird, Camp Fire, Junior High and Horizon Girls attend. Advancement work may qualify for Citizenship and My Community award and honor band.

Nelsonville Camp Fire C. M. Gandhi India Nelsonville Elks Lodge All Blue Bird Horizon

Drivers Fined In Logan For Courtroom Plea Bargains

Four persons appeared in Mayor's Court Saturday in Logan. Dorthieus M. Wray, 55, Nelson ville, was fined 150 dollars and costs, plus three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Deborah Carson, 21, 182 N. Walnut St., paid 10 dollars and costs for a stop sign violation and 10 dollars and costs for lacking a valid license. the latter fine was suspended after she obtained a license. Frank A. Masure, 62, Logan Route 3, was found guilty of failure to yield the right of way and fined 15 dollars plus costs with the fine suspended due to prior court absence. Mickey L. Bowlby, 18, Logan Route 1, forfeited a 30-dollar bond for following too closely.

Frank A. Masure Logan Route 3 Mickey L. Bowlby Logan Route 1

Widow Receives Posthumous Vietnam Honor Medal

Mrs. Ruby M. Ward of McArthur received the posthumous Viet Nam Armed Forces Honor Medal for her late husband Captain Ralph L. Ward who died in Viet Nam on March 5, 1971. The citation lauds his unwavering devotion to duty and effective support for the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.

McArthur Ruby M. Ward Ward

Preschool Clinics Open in Vinton County Schools

McArthur hosts the first clinic with others planned in Allensville Hamden Zaleski and Wilton. Sessions include 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. start times with a March 27 date in Zaleski and Wilton. Parents of children entering kindergarten in 1972 73 are invited to a planning meeting at their local building.

Mcarthur Vinton County Allensville Hamden Zaleski Wilton

Nelsonville Post Anniversary Dinner Cites Legion Influence

Dr. Lowell Burnelle lauded the American Legion and Ohio Legionnaires at Glenford Dugan Post No 229 Birthday Dinner in Nelsonville. The event featured a Legion Auxiliary chicken dinner and included awards to Frank Hines and notable guests. Burnelle urged backing for leaders to ensure national preparedness and reflected on history, discipline, and the Legion’s stability with Ohio HQ in Columbus.

Nelsonville American Legion Ohio Legionnaires Lowell Burnelle Glouster Glenford Dugan Post Auxiliary of the Legion Post Vernon Teel Frank Hines District 8 Jenson Bremmer Lowell

Alec Blair to Speak at Glouster Legion Birthday Event

Glouster will mark the 53rd American Legion birthday at the Post home Tuesday at 6 30 p m Dinner by the Ladies Auxiliary opens the ceremony Attending will be Department Post Commander Alec J Blair guest speaker Blair a former Ohio Legion commander and national executive committee member has long served in Legion affairs since 1946 He served in World War II and held multiple posts in the Jefferson-Howe Post and Eighth District.

Glouster McCann Frederick American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion and Auxiliary Department Alec J. Blair American Legion of Ohio J. Blair Jackson Legion Ohio Legion Blair Jefferson-Howe Soldiers’ Relief Commission Legion Boy Scout Troop Auxiliary Highway Patrol The Forty and Eight Society

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