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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1974

Page

12

Wahama Names 2 Top Seniors for Graduation

Wahama High School selects Barbara Clark as valedictorian and Danny Litchfield as salutatorian for the June 2 graduation. Clark plans WVU medical technology studies and participates in band NHS and student groups. Litchfield also plans WVU and starred in NHS and student council.

Mason — Wahama High School Barbara Clark Danny Litchfield Miss Clark Mel Clark West Columbia West Virginia University West Virginia John Zell

Bake Sale Aimed at Supporting Middleport Fire Squad

Middleport Auxiliary of the Fire Department met at the fire hall to plan a bake sale for May 11 starting at 9 a.m. They urged firemen’s wives to donate baked items and asked for other donations. The group discussed a new disaster unit and approved purchases of two gallon coffee containers four wool blankets sheets and pillow cases for the emergency truck. A canister set was awarded to Mrs. Robert Powell and Mrs. Emma Wayland donated two new pillows.

Middleport Robert Powell Emma Wayland

Four-H Sponsoring Ohio River Boat Trips May 19

The 4-H organizations of Athens Gallia and Meigs Counties sponsor two Ohio River boat trips on May 19 with departures at 1 00 pm and 3 30 pm Tickets are available at the Extension Offices and are open to 4 H members parents and friends of 4 H Participants include Charles Whitt Herman Warner Mrs James Casper George Moore Lille Dyke Mrs Jasper Austin Bradley Patterson Mrs Ronnie Robertson Charles Connolly Mrs George Harper and Shanan Dowell.

Pomeroy Athens Gallia Meigs Ohio River Charles Whitt Herman Warner James Casper George Moore Lille Dyke Jasper Austin Bradley Patterson Ronnie Robertson Charles Connolly George Harper Shanan Dowell

Gallia GOP endorses Collins for state senate seat

Gallia County Republican Central and Executive Committees endorse Oakley C. Collins for the 17th Senatorial District. Collins, a current State Representative, praised for rural Ohio work in education and local government reform. Also notes Reedsville and Middleport items on community aid and a Garden Club meeting.

Gallipolis Sylvan H. Gardner Eugene Stevens Gallia County Republican Central Oakley C. Collins Collins Ohio

Ten Ohio University teachers assigned to Meigs High School

Ten student teachers from Ohio University will teach at Meigs High School this term. The group includes Mrs. Jeanne Bowen, Mrs. Martha Husted, Miss Leda Kraeuter, Mrs. Karen Goins, Miss Judy Denick, Ben Slanter, Earl Young, John Bentley, Nolan Swackhammer, Roger Brauer, and Ronald Zartman among others. Dismissed Clara Phillips and Richard Beards.

Rock Springs Ohio University Meigs High School Jeanne Bowen Marsha Lyon Bassell Johnstown Martha Husted James William Fiddes Pleasant Hill Calif Leda Mae Kraeuter Karen Goins Bennita Lou Conant Athens Frances Roberts Judy Diana Denick Fredericktown Ohio Ben Slanter Michael Ray Elberfein Chester Earl Young Raymond Dean Smetzer Castalia John Bentley Phillip Glenn Morgan Toronto Nolan P. Swackhammer James E. Diddle Racine Roger Brauer Ronald Kuhn Zartman Pomeroy Emma Finch Pamela Jo Robertson Houston Texas

Three Hurt In Gallia County Traffic Mishaps

In Gallia County three people were injured in Wednesday and Thursday crashes. Raymond Salser 39 of Pomeroy lost control on Route 160 and hit a guard rail and a tree. Don Fisher 31 of South Point struck and killed a cow on Route 7. James Jarrell 56 of Zanesville sustained a back injury after a collision on Route 7.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio State Highway Patrol Raymond Salser Pomeroy Salser Don Fisher South Point James Jarrell Zanesville Cor Jarrell Holzer Medical Center Rome Secems Lawrence County Swan Creek Jesse Conn Middletown Arnold Sexton Chesapeake Sexton Secems Conn

Meigs County EMS Briefs Point To Local Medical Runs

Daily emergency runs listed for Meigs and Mason areas including names ages and locations. Steve Bose 15 Portland. Sam Rairden 81 Long Bottom. Eddie DeMaskey Midwest Steel to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Kenneth Klein 16 Laurel Cliff. Amanda Murray 517 Bryan Place. Jane McDaniel five months old North Second Street Middleport.

Steve Bose Portland Veterans Memorial Hospital Sam Rairden Long Bottom Eddie DeMaskey Midwest Steel Kenneth Klein Laurel Cliff Holzer Medical Center Middleport Amanda Murray Bryan Place Jane McDaniel North Second Street

Social visit round of families in central Ohio

Mr and Mrs H E Starkey led a group from several towns for a day in Columbus visiting Jessie Jewell Cecil Jewell and Herb Wolfe families. Attendees included Daughters Roy Wiseman and Donald Jones, plus multiple Facemyre clan members and nursing home visits to Linnie McCumber and 101st birthday plans.

H. E. Starkey Roy Wiseman Harrisonville Donald Jones Nelsonville Columbus Jessie Jewell Cecil Jewell Ellen Facemyre Harvey Adkins Leslie Facemyre Milton W. Va Sharon Edwards Reni and Jesse Albany Lawrence Facemyre Glouster Dennis Facemyre Eugene Facemyre Earl Starkey Elma Vernon Linnie McCumber Wellston Nursing Home Nannie Radcliff Rutland Blanche Gorby the Plains Vernon New Lexington John Vernon

Athens area business directory advertisement listing

A dense listing of Athens Ohio area businesses and services including banks, stores, restaurants, service shops, and contact numbers. The roster mentions ABEX, Athens Tile & Marble, Logan Federal, Miller's Poultry, McDonald's Restaurant, Kentuck Kentucky Fried Chicken, and numerous local merchants with addresses and phone numbers.

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Wahama Pleasant Valley Hospital First Christian Church Disciples Corner W. State N. Congress James T. Grooms C.Y.F Stanley's Shoe Store Gopoks Collins Reedsville Joppa Eden Jerry St. Clair Joppa Church Eden Parish Marvin Durst Leona Stewart Maggie Rosenkranz Clyde Boyles Clara Phillips and Richard Beards Lucy Heaven ALON Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Meigs-Mason Racine Squad Pomeroy Squad Meigs County Carpenter Herb Wolfe Beth Ann David White Frankfort Harry Wolfe Washington, D. H Muri Galaway Bob Woodrum Leon Woodrum Kathy Rick Woodrum McArthur Abex Corporation Engineered Products Athens County Savings & Loan CO Mill St W. Union Automated Business Systems Litton Industries S. Court St RAY Cuckler Insurance Cunningham Music Center Stimson Ave Dial D&d Equipment CO Massey-Ferguson Dover Cleaners & Laundromat “Friendly Pick Up & Delivery Chauncey Del Landmark Athens County Farm Bureau Lettershop West Union St Logan Corner Court and Union Streets House OF Glamour S. Court Logan Federal Savings Miller’s Poultry Quality W. State St Marting’s MASON Rca-Westinghouse & Tappan McDonald’s Restaurant West Bob Hess Nelsonville, Inc Chevrolet Oldsmobile Fayette St Medical Center Pharmacy Athens Medical Charley Moore Ford, Inc Carpenter St.Athens Ron Dupler Paul Proctor South Hocking Valley Bank THE Ohio University IN Friendship Inn PAGE Orcutt Stop & Shop Foods ‘Your Convenience Store Main St Rainbow Gift Shoppe N. Ohio Pottery Reed & Baur, Inc Don Reed Bob Baur Rte Robert's Men’s Store Southeastern Ohio S. Court Street Steppes Beauty Athens Plaza Sunset Motel Eugene Workman AAA Columbus Road the Typewriter Shop W. Union St. Ph Varsity Cinema Wolfe Furniture F. W. Woolworth CO Washburn Athena Col. Sanders Columbus Rd Keister Adv Peter Rican Bible Society Athens and Athens County Ministers Association
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