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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1974

Page

8

Nelsonville York athletes honored at all sports banquet

Nelsonville York High School held its annual all-sports banquet with speaker Bob Johnson, former Cincinnati Bengals lineman and All-American, encouraging discipline and leadership. The event recognized football, wrestling, basketball, golf, track, and girls sports seniors, revealing MVPs, all-league selections, and Scholar Athlete awards, alongside a list of local courtroom charges and fines.

Susan Maurer Nelsonville Nelsonville-York High School Bob Johnson Cincinnati Bengals Johnson Tain Tennessee Green Bay Packers Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati William Mechem Dick Hubbard Dave Boston Gary Bary Max Pitts Dave Pritchard Greg Smathers Athens Messenger Tom McLaughlin Virgil Grandy Greg Oakley Keith Carter Mike Snyder Jeff Dane Tom Ellis Jack Malone Gail Jay Eckles Rosser Steve Cox Steve McQuire Clark Midkiff Rick Smith Woodson Charlie Altier Gary Barber Gary Wright Ed Twilliger Judy Yorde Doris Pergrin T. C. Coffman Cindy Keiffer Candy Newsum Sandy Smith Georgia Talbot Karen Adkins Mary Ellen Shinn Kathy Gwilym Marjie Wolfe Sharon Cox Martha Fisk Jackie Duffy Candy Conrad Debbie Clowes Charlotte Howard Peoples Bank Bob Wilson Jr Nelsonville-York

Nelsonville approves 10 HP sewage pump purchase

Safety Service Director Harry West announced the purchase of a 10 horsepower 1200 rpm sewage pump from R C B Associates Milford for 1695 at the low bid after three bids. The board rejected Snorkel Fire Equipment Co bid for a pumper truck due to noncompliant specifications and will readvertise.

Nelsonville — Safety Service Harry West R. C. B. Associates, Inc Milford Board of Control West Snorkel Fire Equipment Co St. Joseph State of

Zoning hearings set on variances for properties in Athens Ohio

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings in the City Council Room regarding variances from the Zoning Ordinance for properties at 47 and 51 West Washington Street and 30 Maplewood Drive. Notices name Carl and Betty Clifford and Mary F. Cox with plans for a 40 foot curb cut five off street parking spaces and a garage within set setbacks. The Canaan Township Trustees seek $4,887 for road material and maintenance funded by the General Revenue Sharing program for July 1 1974 to June 30 1975 with Pauline Wright as Clerk.

State OF Ohio Department OF Transportation Columbus Ohio Ohio Department of Transportation Athens Hocking Meigs Vinton Athens County Hocking County Meigs County Vinton County Department of Transportation J. Phillip Richley Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall City of Central Avenue Methodist Church Central Avenue Ed Beckett City of Washington Street Carl and Betty Clifford West Washington Street Canaan Pauline Wright R.D

Fields Receives BA at Marshall 137th Commencement

Miss Angela June Fields earned a bachelor of arts in education at Marshall University during the 137th commencement in Memorial Field House Huntington. She participated in Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and Crescent Club, and is the daughter of David and Orpha Fields of New Haven.

New Haven Angela June Fields College of Education Marshall University Memorial Field House Huntington Miss Fields Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Pi Omega Pi Business Education Crescent Club Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Wahama High School David and Orpha Fields

Southern High School 1974 Graduates Listen to Service Oriented Address

The 62 seniors at Southern High School heard Donald Burson urge serving others and avoiding the generation gap. Valedictorian Robert Sayre and salutatorian David Theiss challenged peers to place God first and honor laws, with remarks on world events and citizenship.

Racine Southern High School Brenda Hayes Donald Burson Burson David Theiss Robert Sayre Sayre God Lincoln Theiss

OU Faculty Members Granted Emeritus Status

Eight Ohio University faculty members were honored by the Board of Trustees for emeritus status in recognition of long service. Distinguished Professor Karl Ahrendt, with 24 years at the School of Music including 18 as director, is noted for composing, conducting and performances with major orchestras.

Ohio University Board of Trustees Karl Ahrendt University School of Music Ahrendt Cincinnati Rochester Dr. Ahrendt Harry Lackey Putnam Lackey College of Education Ohio School Boards Association Troy Organ Ford Foundation Organ The Ohio Philosophical Association Leonard Ostlund Universite de Rennes Universite de Bordeaux Gaige Paulsen University College American Board of Examiners Donald E. Perry Nigeria Ford Motor Co Catherine B. Semans Athens Mental Health Center Carl H. Weaver

Death notices span multiple Ohio towns and institutions

In Coolville and surrounding areas, Mary A. Howell 81 of Guysville route 1 dies after a long illness. Eugene Russell 63 of Carroll Lancaster and Everett Bolen 82 Albany Route 1 also die. Nelsonville Spencer and Glouster publish notices for children and loved ones with services set. graveside rites follow. The batch includes obituaries for Can die Warren 5 and Roy Vermaaten 69, with funeral home arrangements noted.

Coolville Mary A. Howell Guysville Cutler O’bleness Memorial Hospital Athens County Charles Harriett Hill Weatherby Howell Mount Liberty Guy Louise) White Robert Maud) Wright Columbus Allen Lester Weatherby Athens Homer H Melvin David White Harold Howell White Funeral Earl Snyder Proctor W. A. Wharton Middlebourne Sinnett Funeral Home Spencer Glouster Roy Vermaaten Republic Ave van Fossen Paul Johnson Maplewood Cemetery Vermaaten Mount St. Mary Hospital

Shine Festival Schedule Brightens Moonshine Festival

New Straitsville hosts a four day Moonshine Festival with added rides and two clowns Whizzer and Bugsy stage shows and audience interaction. Queens events, street dances, parades, kiddie contests, flea market and talent show compete for crowds Friday through Monday.

New Straitsville Main Street Whizzer Bugsy

Memorial Service Set for Frost Universalist Church

Memorial Day services will be held at the Frost Universalist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday May 26. The event is sponsored by the auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War with Rev. Gary Taylor as speaker. The program includes singing recitations and refreshments at the lodge hall.

Nelsonville Candie Jo Warren Clarence Carolyn Breeze Warren Deanville University Hospital Columbus Poston Tina Lorie Robin Rickey Leonard Catherine Breeze Buchtel Jean Hall Chesapeake Emily Warren Louisa Robinette Happy Hollow Warren Richard Lupton Green Lawn Cemetery Frost Universalist Church Sons of Union Veterans of the Gary Taylor Lodge

Automobile Demolished in Rear Collision at Point Pleasant

Wilma Parsons driving a car on English Road stopped to turn when John Randall Byus of Jacksonville Ave failed to stop and struck Parsons from behind. Parsons car towed from the scene. Byus cited for improper registration and loss of vehicle control. In Pomeroy, the Trinity Church Friendly Circle meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Kenneth Harris as program leader.

Point Pleasant Wilma Parsons English Road John Randall Byus Jacksonville Ave Parsons Byus Pomeroy the Trinity Church Kenneth Harris

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Smathers Pritchard Ken Rosser Barber Curt Gail Pitts Bill Woodson Bob Richards Gary Tye Bill Flowers Bret McQuade Mary Jane McKinley Scott Bean Kristie Auflick Tina Hitchings Brenda Grandy Beth Devol Leigh Ann Brooker Lori Wolfe LuAnn Hubbard Rita Smith Laurelville Shirley Robinson Jerry L. Boals Gallagher Ave William D. Andrews Clarence H. Fetherofl Fourth St Carol S. Hart Letha E. Hankison Logan Charles J. Schultz Charles L. Williams Rockbridge Warren L. Scott Somerset Ray A. McKinley Denny F. Hite Lockbourne Frank Michael Carter E. Front St Edward D. Harris E. Second St Jack A. Sharb Henry G. Croci Jeffrey V. Crews Dayton Steven E. Myers Donald L. Stevens S. Bloomingville Martha J. Hart Adelphi Thomas F. Hipp Mansfield Richard C. Mikula Janes G. Driggs Toledo Jerry E. Kerns Kingston Larry F. Stump Gary L. McGlothlin David A. Ellis Hunter St Albert Zuliani Charles E. Morrison Marshall Southern Rebecca Kouns Ivy Bobby Ord Grover Salser Jr Salser Gayle Price Howard Nolan Valeri Johnson Mary Howell Eugene Russell Carroll Beaver St Lancaster Leon W. Va Marlow Russell Edna Russell Bernice Hodges Russell Eva Coakley Alvin Carl Norman Warion Wharton Clara Christ Shining Light United Methodist Church Richard Carson Carroll Cemetery Halteman-Fett Funeral Home Everett Bolen Albany Bigony Paul Williams Bolen Veterans Hospital Franklin and Elizabeth Roberts Bolen Elizabeth Wellston Myr Grate Irma Wickline Millersport Ray Crosser Johnson Funeral Home Matthew Snodgrass Vermaaten Services William Robey William J. Robey Chestnut St Homestead Nursing Home Shine Festival Hartman Country Beaver Rhythm Drifters Jim
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