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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1967

Page

4

Salvation Army Re-Elects Advisory Board Officers

The Salvation Army re elected its advisory board and officers at a Thursday night meeting. Capt Karl Nelson spoke at the Ohio University Inn detailing Cincinnati Catherine Booth Home services, regional hospital coverage, and attitudes toward unwed mothers. awards were given to Jon Webb and Dave Lundberg.

Salvation Army Ohio University Inn Karl Nelson Catherine Booth Cincinnati John Huffman Michael Molclan Earl Mathews William Mickle Huffman Joe Jagers Gomer Jones Max Kinneer Dale Shultz Otis Simpson Cincinnati Hospital Athens Nelson

Deadline Set Monday For Alumni Banquet

Chauncey alumni must submit reservations by Monday May 29 for the 1967 banquet. Dinner is $2 per plate. Contact Sue Pendergrass at Box 47 Chauncey or call 725-3714 or 725-2182 to reserve.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Sue Pendergrass

Motorcyclist Hurt In Crash On Route 13

A Corning area motorcyclist escaped with slight injuries when his cycle collided with a car on Route 13 just south of the Athens Perry County line near the Burr Oak Lake beach entrance. Leonard Marksen, 20, Corning Route 2, was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital for a back sprain and body cuts. The car was driven by Carolyn F. Hampton, 24, Crooksville Route 1. Roger O'Gara named baseball writers association president.

Corning Area Athens-Perry County Burr Oak Lake Beach Road State Highway Patrol Leonard Marksen Corning Mount St. Mary Hospital Carolyn F. Hampton Crooksville

Stees Appeals Court Bid Revival in 1960s Murder Case

Gene Isaac Stees, former Ohio University professor convicted in 1963 of murdering his wife Helen, seeks to reinstate and perfect an appeal. Convicted of first degree murder, he received life imprisonment after a jury recommended mercy. he disposed of the body in a metal drum in Dow Lake and fled attention on the campus.

Gene Isaac Stees Ohio University Fourth District Court of Appeals Stees Steel Common Pleas Mercy Helen Dow Lake

Carthage Troy Seniors Hear State School Aide

John M Parsons director of the Division of School Finance urged openness and debate during Carthage Troy Schools commencement. He warned the economic world will require retraining workers every five years and that change will accelerate beyond the last 50 years. Parsons, a former Meigs County administrator, stressed dialogue over conflict.

Carthage Troy Parsons Carthage-Troy Meigs County

Servicemen News From Global Deployments

Army S sergeant Davie L Hiner joins a field training exercise with the 3rd Armored Division near Grafenwohr Germany his wife Eva resides with him Thorne M Cottrill son of Mrs Thorne F Cottrill Logan promoted to master sergeant in the U S Air Force his wife Ann daughter of Mrs J Edward Foster Pomeroy David H Chevalier son of Mr and Mrs Cleo Chevalier Gallipolis Route 2 promoted to technical sergeant based Lindsey Air Station Germany steelworker constructionman Robert E Brooks USN son of Mr and Mrs Raymond G Brooks Athens Ohio 297 Carroll Road serving in Dong Ha Vietnam with U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11

Cleo Chevalier Gallipolis U. S. Air Force Lindsey Air Station Germany Robert E. Brooks USN Raymond G. Brooks Carroll Road Athens Dong Ha Vietnam U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11

Cemetery Rites Parade Planned For Tuesday In Athens

Flags line county graves as Memorial Day events approach. K T Crosson Post American Legion leads county parade in Athens with M Sgt Stanley Komorsky as marshal and James Wagonseller as principal speaker in the Union Street Cemetery ceremony. George Perry will MC. Over 20 units assemble at 8:30 a.m. on W Washington St. Parade travels to College and Union Streets ending at the cemetery for taps, wreath, and firing squad at multiple sites including Ohio University campus monument and area cemeteries.

K. T. Crosson Post American Legion Athens Stanley Komorsky Union Street Cemetery James Wagonseller Lancaster George Perry American Legion Post 21 Washington Street College Street Union Street Soldier’s Monument Ohio University W. Union Street

Church Camp Reservations Deadline Set

Chauncey youths of the Church of Christ planning to attend Chi-Rho Camp at Camp Christian in Magnetic Springs Ohio must return applications to Rev. Paul Johnson by Sunday. Cost to each individual is 11.25 with a 7 deposit if not paid in full. church covers the rest. A recognition service for campers will be held at each church Sunday June 11. Chauncey youth groups held a recreation period and cookout at the Route 33 roadside park.

Chauncey Church of Christ Camp Christian Magnetic Springs Ohio Paul Johnson Chauncey Church of God Route 33

Memorial Day Services Announced in New Marshfield

Memorial Day events are set for Tuesday with a 9 30 a m service at New Marshfield Cemetery led by Rev Miles Hoon and G W Carpenter past VFW commander. A parade forms at 9 a m from the VFW home with Alexander High School band. The VFW Auxiliary and WWI veterans will participate. 11 30 a m services follow at the K T Crossen memorial in Carbondale and flags are placed on all Waterloo Two graves. auxiliary serves dinner at noon.

New Marshfield New Marshfield Cemetery Miles Hoon G. W. Carpenter Veterans of Foreign Wars Post VFW Alexander High School Robert Andrews K. T. Crossen Memorial Carbondale Waterloo

Break-in on Happy Hollow Road South of Nelsonville

Sheriff's deputies report a burglary on Happy Hollow Road south of Nelsonville. Three windows were broken and a door forced open at the home of Lenora Malloy, per Thursday night statements to deputies.

Happy Hollow Road Nelsonville Lenora Malloy

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Jon Webb Dave Lundberg The Cadillac Karr & van Zands Pomeroy, Ohio Raymond Shepard Jaycees Writers’ President Roger O’gara Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield Mass National Association of Baseball Writers Cliff Kachline United Soccer Association Appeals United States John M. Parsons Department of Education Columbus Road Crane Color Atco Supply CO Athens, Ohio W. State Street Memory Gardens Hebardville Catholic Cemetery Columbia Fuxa Pomeroy Rutland FDIC Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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