Kroger Begins Prison Term For Child Abduction
Cincinnati civil engineer Clifford Kroger 38 starts a 5 to 15 year sentence after being denied probation for abducting Allison Mechem four, daughter of Taft Broadcasting chair Charles Mechem, in September 1974. He previously moved his family to Florida to save his failing business.
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Cincinnati
Taft Broadcasting Corp
Clifford Kroger
Winter Park
Fla
Hamilton County Commonw Pleas Court
William S. Mathews
Kroger
Lima State Hospital
Mental Hospital
Allison Mechem
Charles Mechem
Mathews
Florida
Allison
Mechem
Wells to Leave Nelsonville for Findlay Pastorate
The Rev. William J. Wells longtime pastor of the First Christian Church Nelsonville will become pastor of the First Christian Church Findlay. He earned a Doctor of Ministry in 1972 from Phillips University Enid Oklahoma and has led local groups notably the Nelsonville Rotary Club and Ministerial Association. He and his wife Judy and children Kathy Danny and Ruthie plan to move December 31.
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Nelsonville
William J. Wells
First Christian Church
Fort Street
Findlay
Mr. Wells
Graduate Seminary
Phillips University
Enid
Oklo
Wells
Nelsonville Children’s Center
Beacon School
Athens County
Hocking
Ohio Society of Christian Churches
Christian Church
Car Window Damage Spree In Nelsonville Under Probe
Police investigate a spree of window damage from air or pellet gun shots in Nelsonville. Reported targets include vehicles of Herb Little, Larry Burkey, Fred Abraham, and Don Pickett, with earlier damage to a window at Nelsonville Lumber Co. on Watkins Street.
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Nelsonville
Herb Little
Madison St
Larry D. Burkey
High St
Fred Abraham
Fayette St
Don Pickett
Clinton St
Nelsonville Lumber Co
Watkins Street
Opry Stars Set for Gallia Meigs Police Show
A country western event featuring Grand Ole Opry stars in Nashville is sponsored by the Gallia Meigs Fraternal Order of Police. Shows run Saturday at 6 PM and 9 30 PM with tickets 3 dollars in advance for adults 4 dollars at the door and 1 50 for children under 16.
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Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Gallia-Meigs Fraternal Order of Police
Study Club Program Readings in Glouster
Mrs. E D Eddy hosted the Progressive Study Club with eleven members present. Each member read articles on chosen topics, quilts by the hostess were shown, and the group closed with a prayer and refreshments. The next meeting is set for November 18 at Mrs. John Davis’s home.
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Glouster
E.D. Eddy
Progressive Study Club
Delmar Gladden
John Davis
Don Young Recognition Planned
LOGAN A recognition night has been set for Don Young at the Youth Center on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. The open house honors his 18 years of service to Hocking County and is sponsored by the Hocking County Extension Advisory Committee. A special presentation is planned around 8 p.m. All who worked with Young and 4 H members and alumni are invited.
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Logan
Don Young
Hocking County
Young
Trailer home destroyed by fire on Route 691
Firefighters reported Baldy Easler and Kimberly’s trailer on State Route 691 was destroyed by a blaze that started near a wood burning stove in the kitchen living room area. The alarm sounded at 8:27 p.m. Thursday night.
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Nelsonville
Baldy Easler
Kimberly
Hocking adds five instructors at Nelsonville campus
Judith Maxson announces five new instructors at Hocking Technical College due to curriculum revisions and enrollment growth. Laura Craven joins advanced medical surgical nursing and health trends. John Peters becomes emergency medical technology instructor. Jane Powhida teaches basic medical surgical and pediatric nursing. Susan Ratigan coordinates and instructors medical records. Emily Turner serves as medical assistant and nursing instructor.
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Nelsonville
Judith Maxson
Hocking Technical College
Laura B. Craven
University of Cincinnati
Craven
Veterans Administration Hospital
Asheville
N.C
Stephen M. Craven
Athens
John Peters
Jackson
Jeannette
Lancaster-Fairfield County Hospital
Gregory
Lancaster
Susan Ratigan
Mount St. Joseph College
Cincinnati
U.S. Public Health Service Hospital
Baltimore
Police Probe Machine Thefts at Dew Hotel
Nelsonville police investigated the theft of a cash register and an adding machine from the Dew Hotel office on Public Square. Authorities found coin fragments on the sidewalk at 29 East Columbus Street and a top-cover fragment in an alley between Columbus and Fayette Streets.
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Nelsonville
Dew Hotel
Public Square
Max Valkinburg
Columbus St
Robert Bumgardner
Columbus and
Fayette Streets
Wellston Council Approves Yearend Fund Appropriations
Wellston city council approved emergency fund appropriations for the current fiscal year totaling 45 800 from unap appropriated money. The measures cover police fire water sewage street signage cemetery and highway projects plus water meters and retirement system costs. The mayor said safety concerns on 7th Street prompted a four way stop at 7th and Vermont and land exchange talks were authorized while an alley opening was requested to improve access to a parcel.
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Wellston
Council
Edgar Hayburn
7Th Street
Carl Griffith
7Th and
Vermont
Two Area Women Elected to Student Government at Hocking Tech
Yvonne Preston of Corning was chosen president and Nancy Leel Graves of Nelsonville treasurer at Hocking Technical College. Paul Strong was elected student vice president and Vicki Hahn secretary. The officers will liaise with administration, plan public service projects, and organize college social events.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Brad Graves
William E. Seel
Man testifies hearing plans for Kroger Store robbery
Testimony in Meigs County case against Gene Rupe recounts a plan to rob a Kroger store. Witnesses describe a night robbery of Jack Amrose, with two hooded men and a gun and pipe.
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Rupe
Nelsonville
Bernard Fultz
Meigs County
Florida
Fultz
Pomeroy
Rutland
Columbus
Landmark
Kroger
Wayne Payton
Lonnie Black
Danny Walker
Mason Chapter 157 Eastern Star Banquet Planned
A mother daughter banquet is planned by Mason Chapter 157 Order of the Eastern Star to be held Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Village Restaurant in Ripley West Virginia Reservations must be made by Saturday by calling 773-5989 773-5584 or 882-2707 The chapter will meet Nov 16 at 7 30 p m for initiation for new members Potluck dinner will follow the meeting Bake sale set Zaleski Senior Citizens Club to hold a bake sale at the Fisher House Saturday starting at 10 a m Donations are being sought.
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MASON
Mason Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Ripley
W. Va
Zaleski
Zaleski Senior Citizens Club
Fisher House
Pomeroy Chamber Buys Christmas Decorations
The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce buys holiday decorations including eight trees for Main Street and two for the courthouse as part of the annual Christmas promotion. Members plan to expand decorations each year and invite contributions via the chamber office. A kickoff parade is set for November 25 at 7 p.m., with a Gold Star promotion and $100 grocery gift certificates drawn on multiple December dates. Santa will hand out candy during the parade.
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Pomeroy
Chamber
Don Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Anderson
Vera van Meter
Larry Powell
Fred Morrow
Santa Claus
Loyal Women's Class Plans Donations to Missions
The Glouster Church of Christ ladies met at Mrs. Bertha Carpenter's home. They prepared to send gifts of money to the Mountain Mission Children's Home in Grundy Virginia and to Kentucky Christian College in Grayson Kentucky. Devotions were led by the hostess with readings by members. Seven members attended and were served refreshments.
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Glouster
Glouster Church of Christ
Bertha Carpenter
Mountain Mission Children’s
Grundy
Kentucky Christian College
Grayson
Past Chiefs Club Hosts Christmas Party Plans
The Past Chiefs Club met at Burr Oak Restaurant with co hosts Mrs Nellie Jones and Mrs Neil Morris. A brief business meeting discussed the December 8 Christmas party. Mrs Bessie Thompson won the mystery prize. Seven members attended.
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Glouster
Chiefs Club
Burr Oak
Nellie Jones
Neil Morris
Bessie Thompson
Musical instruments for sale offer with Action Act ad
Classified notice promotes selling a trumpet piano drums guitar and amp with a six day ad package for four dollars under musical instruments classification. Broad appeal to musicians seeking quick sale.
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William Wells
Opry
Messenger
Ruth Lump
Rod Elkins
Rick Harper
Homer
Main Streets
Loretta Helber
Logan High School
Auto Supermart
Logan Chapter
National Honor Society
Wellston Council
Rich Hatten
Coun
Cil
Hayburn
Griffith
Gary Huston
Jerry Collins
Cecil Rice
13Th Street
Driving Park Road
Payton
Black
Wayne
Conley
Jed Webster
Ambrose
Chillicothe
Cdillac
T&t
Cadillac
Karr
van Zandt
Pomeroy Chamber
Past Chiefs
Toppers Plains
Pomero Nationa Bank
the Bank of the Century
Grand Old Bank
FDIC
Pomeroy National Bank Drive-In Auto Bank
Tuppers Plains
Pomeroy National Bank
Elberfelds
Wrangler
Lee
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