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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

3

Ferryboat Service Sought By Pomeroy Chamber

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce discussed securing ferryboat service during the July closing of the Pomeroy-Mason bridge for repairs. They weighed two weeks of closure against three months, noting traffic impact and potential ferry operation. Also outlined were 1972 Big Bend Regatta events and dates June 16-18 with numerous activities and sponsors.

Pomeroy West Virginia Kerr Highway Department Ted Reed Chamber Big Bend Carson Crow

Note on Denture Fit and Care Tips

Denture wearers should seek well fitting dentures to protect health. Use denture adhesives like FASTEETH for stability and comfort, and visit a dentist regularly to maintain proper fit and oral security.

Asteeth

Ex Vinton Man Gets Pen Term

James Refford Reynolds, 36, former Vinton resident, was sentenced in U S District Court Columbus to 15 years for the May 1971 Vinton Banking Co robbery. Judge Kinneary set possible release after five years for good behavior. Accomplice Wendell Embry pleaded guilty and got 10 years and testified against Reynolds. Still at large is Clarence Wilson.

Columbus Vinton Banking Co James Refford Reynolds Vinton U.S. District Court Palmer M. Baken Cincinnati Federal Bureau of Investigation Joseph P. Kinneary Reynolds Kinneary Decatur Ill FBI Wendell Embry Jetson Vinton Bank Embry Lavalette W. Va Clarence Wilson

Eastern Parent Conferences Prompt Early Dismissal

Eastern School District will dismiss all schools at 12 15 p m on Wednesday with lunch served. The aim is to maximize individual parent conferences between teachers and parents during the half day. If needed conferences may be held later.

Tuppers Plains Middleport Fred Crow Dale Reedsville John Reibel Eastern School District Wellston

Seven Per Cent Hike In Pomeroy Police Salary Boosts OK'd

Pomeroy council approves a seven percent raise for all village full time police and staff retroactive to May 1. Pay scales listed for chief, officers, dispatchers, and extra personnel. sick and vacation pay schedules adopted. lighting ordinance read for June 5.

Pomeroy Jack Welsh Council

Wahama High School announces 1972 valedictorian and top scholars

Wahama High School held an awards assembly Monday naming Charlotte Snyder valedictorian and Roxanne Wallis salutatorian. The ceremony listed numerous award recipients including Roxanne Wallis, Charlotte Snyder, David Smith, and Mike White across academic, civic, and extracurricular honors. Delegates and alternates to Boys State and Girls State were also announced along with Camp Horseshoe delegates.

Mason Charlotte Snyder Roxanne Wallis Wahama High School DAR George Johnson American Legion Debbie Werry Mike White Danforth David Smith Christian Living Carolyn Barnette Lion’s Club Cindy Lieving Arion Ricky Conolly Nancy Aldridge Randy Crawford Mike Lieving Beverly Bates David Morgan Anitra Wriston Frances Wriston FHA Linda Roush Cheryl Howard Barbara Harmon Johnson Jane Haymaker Shirley Young Lynn Sayre Paul Fields Debbie Stewart John Mitchell John Burris Don Machir Mike Forman Jayne Hart Christine Hoffman Frances Winston Carol Circle Camp Horseshoe Judy Leiving Vernon Roush Kathy Keyes Jeff Riley

Family Members Honored At Trinity Church Program

A Sunday evening potluck at Trinity Church Pomeroy featured a family centered program led by Sunday School Superintendent Roy Mayer. Readings and poems saluted mothers daughters and sons with music, skits, and a junior choir finale.

Trinity Church Pomeroy Roy Mayer W. H. Perrin

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Pomeroy Chamber Earl Engels Meigs County Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Ann Grimes Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Vicki Gloeckner William Grueser Jack Carsey Cochairman Dean Lutz Jack Kane Leota Young Tom Stewart Twin City Tion Pomeroy Legion Charles Biffle Susan Baer C. E. Blakeslee N. Eaton Twirling Judy Riggs James Mees Wendell Hoover Roy Miller Dorsey Jordan Tom Cassell Ingels McDaniels Paul Chapman Patrick Lochary Robert Ashley Theodore Reed Jr Heritage Women of the Trinity Church Minersville William Jones Veterans Memorial Hospital Lawrence Kerns Belore Nationwide Family Security Service Roger W. Wolf Fort St Nelsonville Paul Williams West State Athens C. J. Tippett West State St Harold B. Swisher Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company Nationwide Life Insurance Company Columbus, Ohio Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Bil Baronick Don Covert Bob Young Kerr's Run Wahama Reader’s Digest Charlotte JOUAM Senator Byrd Betty Crocker Anitra Winston Homemakers Council Karen Freendt Marilyn Goodnite Debbie Stewert Student Council Millard Morris National Honor Society Joyce Goodnite New Haven Womans Club Mercedes Condon Nancy Jo Clatworthy Mary Helen Blaettner John Blaettner Joe Rosenbaum Fred Blaettner I Am Flag of The United States of America Roy Holter Ben Neutzling Beth Perrin Barbara Whitlatch John Lisle Don Harden Chuck Kennedy Mississippi Brian Teaford Beth Teaford Mark Burson Don Thomas Faith Perrin Eddie Holter David Burt Harvey Whitlatch, Jr Ricky Blaettner Greg Thomas Maria Legar Louis Reibel Harvey Whitlatch Lisa Thomas Becky Thomas Linda Rosenbaum Jimmy Rosenbaum Lord Kathy Blaettner Armstrong Vance-Leach Vance-Leach Home Furnishings Inc Athens, O Osterizer First National City Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Athens, Ohio
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