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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1972

Page

8

Accidents Investigated Over Holiday Weekend In Wellston

WELLSTON Four accidents were investigated by the Wellston Police Department over the holiday weekend. Dora M. Smith 35 of Wellston was cited for leaving the scene and loss of vehicle control after her car struck a parked vehicle on W Second Street and knocked it onto the sidewalk. John C. Breen 39 of Columbus stated he fell asleep at the wheel and struck three parked cars on West Broadway. A separate report notes a Monday auto and motorcycle collision near Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue with one person hospitalized. Trimble PTO officers for 1972 73 include president Peggy Miller vice president Rollie Swart treasurer Phyllis Koons and secretary Beverly Shifflet.

Dora M. Smith Wellston W. Second Street Albert Loudner John C. Breen Columbus West Broadway Swisher Starcher Thomas D. Beswitherick Ruth Ann Kelly Breen Dean Baker Pennsylvania Avenue Third Street Johnny Jones Holzer Medical Center Baker David D. Ward Hamden Lake Alma Ward Mary Ann Whaley Glouster Trimble

Dog Warden Seizes Strays in Nelsonville

A number of dogs roaming at large in Nelsonville were picked up by the Athens County dog warden on Tuesday. The animals were taken to the county dog pound and owners must contact Police Chief Max Valkinburg and reclaim their dogs at the pound.

Nelsonville Athens County Max Valkinburg

Wesleyan Church Honors 1972 Grads With Bibles

In Nelsonville the Wesleyan Church dedicated its Sunday worship to 1972 graduates. The Rev. Richard Lupton spoke. Lela Todd performed, Judy Powell sang. Bibles were given to 18 named graduates and to two special honorees. Mary Jane Bateman announced the introductions as graduates entered, with church decor highlighting the Class of 72.

Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Richard Lupton Lela Todd Judy Powell Debbie Breeze Anna Jones Betty Kettell Vickie Maccombs Anna Smith Brenda Thompson Mike Dickerson John Ellis Randy Gustin Mike Warren Helen O’nail Todd Cindy Howard Rio Grande College Mary Jane Bateman Billy Joe Powell Nelsonville-York City Paula Raine Charlotte Howard Joan Horvath Cheryl Dickerson

Edwards Fined $205 in Wellston Mayor Court

Paul Edwards of Wellston faced five charges in Wellston Mayor's Court and paid a total of 205 plus costs for disturbing the peace obscene language intoxication resisting arrest rock throwing and profanity. Robert E. Gordon of Wellston was fined 20 for intoxication. Earl D Caldwell of Wellston and David D Ward of Hamden were each fined 150 for driving while under drugs. Richard D. Robinson of Jackson waived and paid 19 on speeding. John C Breen of Columbus waived and paid 19 for failure to control.

Wellston Paul Edwards Edwards Robert E. Gordon Earl D. Caldwell David D. Ward Hamden Richard D. Robinson Jackson John C. Breen Columbus

Scout Troop 67 Plans Smoky Mountain Trip From Chauncey

Chauncey Scout Troop 67 under Scoutmaster Robert Hollenbaugh will depart June 9 for Smoky Mountain National Park. Sponsored by First Christian Church, the trip is announced amid a busy slate of Chauncey church and school events this week. A Glouster High School sophomore class car wash is set for Saturday at Hud's Service Station, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 1 to wash outside and 50 cents for inside.

Nelsonville Smoky Mountain National Park Robert Hollenbaugh The First Christian Church Glouster Glouster High School Hud

Camp Fire Girls Set Free Day Camp Schedule in Nelsonville

Final plans for a free day camp are completed for June 6 7 and 8 by the Camp Fire Girls executive committee. The camp runs at Sand Run Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with attendance limited to registered Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds who must have written permission slips collected on day one. Dates were adjusted to fit changes in a train trip.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Roger Johnson Fayette Street Sand Run Park Camp Fire Blue Birds Johnson

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