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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1971

Page

6

Business Women Hear SS Points at Local Meeting

Logan Mrs. Lorain Wood from the Social Security Administration spoke to 20 members and three new members of the Hocking Hills chapter of the American Business Women's Association at Brandt's Restaurant. She explained Social Security replaces lifetime earnings for retirement disability and death benefits.

Logan Lorain Wood Social Security Administration Lancaster Hocking Hills American Business Women’s Association Brandt United States Mary Stroupe E. Main St Hocking County Wilda Claywell Stolz Drug Store Nelsonville Margie’s Paul Hartman William H. Miller Jr Catherine Harrop

Nelsonville seniors attend Ohio aging conference in Columbus

Nelsonville Senior Citizens leaders join area delegates at the Governor's Conference on Aging in Columbus. Foster E. Day chairs the Nelsonville group as they address retirement and employment policy, seeking questions on lowering retirement age and funding for middle aged and elderly retraining.

Nelsonville Governor’s Conference On Columbus Veterans Memorial Auditorium Foster E. Day

Man Cleared Of Attack On Woman In Hocking County Court

Wilbur Murphy was found innocent by Judge James Stilwell in a Monday hearing in Hocking County Court of charges of assault. Jeanette Murphy had claimed he assaulted and struck her with his hand. Murphy was previously charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a machete, and she remains under $200 bond pending Grand Jury action.

Logan Wilbur Murphy James Stilwell Hocking Jeanette Murphy Murphy

Larmerettes Elect Officers for 4 H Club

The Enterprise Farmerettes 4 H Club met at Marcia Ellinger s home and elected Sandy Ringhiser as president Malinda Smith as vice president Tereasa Ludlow as secretary Sue Cox as treasurer Kim May as devotions Phyllis Davis and Rita May as recreation and Becki Gilkerson as news reporter Adult leader is Mrs L Dalton Demonstrations were given by Ellinger and Cox The next meeting will be at Michele Ogle s home with Carole Star as co host The program includes a hike to Natural Rock Bridge Parents may join the hike

Logan Enterprise Farmerettes 4-H Marcia Ellinger Sandy Ringhiser Malinda Smith Tereasa Ludlow Sue Cox Kim May Phyllis Davis Rita May Becki Gilkerson L. Dalton Michele Ogle Carole Star Natural Rock Bridge

Site Chosen For Third London Port

London officials selected Foulness in the North Sea 40 miles east of London as the site for the capital's third international airport. Secretary John Davies said other nearer options would hurt countryside and communities. An 11,000 foot WWII runway at Foulness exists. a road and rail link to London will be built. The plan follows decades of pressure as Heathrow and Gatwick neared capacity.

London Foulness North Sea John Davies State For Trade and Industry House of Commons Thames Estuary

Rabies Clinic Slated Again in Nelsonville

A second rabies clinic will be held in Nelsonville at the city park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Anti rabies inoculations for dogs and cats cost $1. It is sponsored by the Athens County Commissioners and Health Department along with other county groups. Dogs must be leashed and cats brought in boxes or baskets.

Nelsonville Athens County Commissioners Athens County Health Department

Lucky Clover Club Elects New Officers

The Lucky Clover 4-H Club in New Straitsville Ohio elected Sandra Rupe as president Rhonda King as vice president Mary May Weaver as secretary Karen Rutgers as treasurer Ricky Devore as recreation leader Sheila Kirk as safety leader Sherry Hallett as news reporter and Tonya Weaver as health leader. Members discussed past projects including the April 24 Shawnee horse show and a bake sale that netted about $4.

New Straitsville Oreville Lucky Clover G. Devore Sandra Rupe Rhonda King Mary May Weaver Karen Rutgers Ricky Devore Sheila Kirk Sherry Hallett Tonya Weaver Shawnee

Judge gives man 120 years in Ohio Penitentiary

Hamilton resident Paul Stamper, 45, was sentenced to 120 years after pleading guilty to first degree manslaughter in the death of Henry Whitlock, 64, who was robbed and suffocated by a denture wedged in his throat. Co defendant Mary Miller, 43, also pled guilty to manslaughter and received probation under supervision.

Hamilton Ohio Fred Cramer Butler County Common Pleas Court Paul Stamper Stamper Henry Whitlock Whitlock Mary Miller

Tulsa Man Mistakenly Labeled Radioactive After Rushed Film Pickup

Tulsa student David Croninger, 21, went to KOTV to collect campus journalism film but received the 10 o'clock news reel. Police reported the mix up as a simple error and Croninger was told to seek medical care after onlookers fled, mistaking exposed film for radioactivity.

Tulsa Okla David Croninger Croninger University of Tulsa KOTV

Architect Cleans Out Home Phone Improves Life

Caleb Hornbostel an architect in Hicksville New York ditched the house telephone last November. He says the move reduced family fights over calls and improved life. His wife Martha a social worker praises the quiet while his children study more and some now use a nearby pay phone.

Hicksville N.Y Caleb Hornbostel Hornbostel Joel Martha Mrs. Hornbostel

May Month For Women In Business Observed

Gov John Gilligan and Mayor M B Haney proclaim May designated for American Business Women’s Association scholarship efforts. ABWA reports 280000 dollars in local chapter scholarships plus 75000 in grants and loans from the National Educational Fund. Founded 1949 in Kansas City the group has 55000 active members and 900 chapters nationwide advancing the 1971 theme Equality through Responsibility.

Logan American Business Women’s Association John Gilligan M. B. Haney Association ABWA National Educational Fund National Offi Cers Kansas City

Riggs Team Wins Crown in Lakeview Bowling Tourney

Nelsonville report says the Marion Riggs Ford women’s bowling team won the Lakeview Center tournament last week. Read back to Monday’s news credited the Bowlerettes with the victory, a misprint corrected here.

Nelsonville Marion Riggs Ford June Fisk Jean Ann McCombs Patricia Speakman Suzie Taylor Norma Wright Lakeview Center

Haney Eyes November Mayoral Bid After Primary Upset

Incumbent May or Merril B. Haney claimed victory with 651 votes to 303 for challenger Jack N. Moorehead in the May 4 Logan primary. Louise Smith won the Second Ward Republican nomination over James Irvine 144 to 99, promising to win in November. Haney, Logan’s mayor for four years, outlined plans for water lines in South Logan, Front Street sewer, street improvements, flood protection with Army engineers, and new traffic lights.

Logan Merril B. Haney Jack N. Moorehead Louise Smith Second Ward James Irvine Haney al Ganoey South Logan Vine Street Front Street Army Engineers

Masonic Rite and Local Polls Outline in Nelsonville Notes

Haybrow Council No 119 R&SM to confer annual master degree at the Masonic Temple with C Neilson Griffith as guest. Traffic light funds plan discussed for Issue One with an estimated cost around 7000 dollars. The November ballot roles out mayoral, council, ward and auditor positions with party designations and unopposed solicitor Edwin C Johnston.

Nelsonville Haybrow Council No R&sm Masonic Temple C. Neilson Griffith Royal Ohio

Hocking Valley Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

Admissions list includes Bert Hise Janet Thompson John Watkins Jr Shirley Watkins Patrick Kline Lewis Price Charles Snyde and Joseph Canty all of Logan. Dismissals include Charles Walters David Smith Elmer Howdyshell and Patrick Kline.

Bert Hise New Straitsville Janet Thompson Glouster John Watkins Jr Shirley Watkins Patrick Kline Lewis Price Charles Snyde, Sr Joseph Canty Logan Charles Walters David Smith Elmer Howdyshell Master Patrick Kline

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