Fortney Appeals 15-Day Suspension in Court
Ben Fortney has filed an appeal in Athens County Common Pleas Court challenging a 15 day suspension from the Athens Mental Health Center. The appeal questions the review board's findings and now requires a transcript of testimony before the court. Fortney, president of the local union, says new evidence will be presented at the hearing.
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Ben Fortney
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Athens Mental Health Center
State Personnel Board of Review
Fortney
Leonard
Sigall
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes
Afscme
Common Pleas Court
Pomeroy Nazarene Church Hosts Youth Parties and Meeting
The Pomeroy Nazarene Church held Halloween season parties for youth with games and snacks provided by teachers. An Adult Class meeting on Oct. 30 featured William Stephenson leading a program and singing after films of prior class gatherings. Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins drove in 119 runs in 1971, the only American Leaguer with over 100 RBIs that year.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Nazarene Church
William Stephenson
Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota Twins
Kyger Women Society Meets at Kyger Lodge Hall
Kyger The Kyger Women Society gathered at Kyger Lodge Hall to cut and sew carpet rags. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Harlow Tate of Chillicothe and Mr and Mrs David Swisher of Columbus. Jill Kathleen McCoy born October 6 weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Arthur McCoy and Mrs Donald Berkley.
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Kyger
Kyger Womens Society
Kyger Lodge
Harlow Tate
Chillicothe
David Swisher
Columbus
David McCoy
Jill Kathleen
Arthur McCoy
Donald Berkley
Perry County Court Notes Land Transfers
Perry County transfers show Fred W Jr Hoops and Laurel R Hoops with William F Hoops to Ruth M Hoops for 44 acres in Clayton Township. Colborn and Martindale heirs transfer 25 to 100 acres in Harrison Township. Tatman estate to Ruth A Watts for a Crooksville lot. Stoltz to Culshaw 16 acres in Reading Township. Tewksbury estate to Anna Tewksbury for undivided half of 26 acres in Harrison Township.
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Fred W. Jr
Laurel R. Hoops
William F. Hoops
Ruth M Hoops
New Lexington
Clayton Township
Oscar
Lenora Colborn
John Wayne
Saraha Sue Martindale
Crooksville
Harrison Township
James Howard Tatman
Ruth A. Watts
Anna Mary Stoltz
Reading
James Ernest
Thelma Lou Culshaw
Columbus
Reading Township
Howard Tewksbury
Anna Tewksbury
Julie Nixon Eisenhower Eyes Active Campaigning Next Year
Julie Nixon Eisenhower and her husband David expressed hope to campaign again next year as President Eisenhower seeks re election. She arrived in Jacksonville for a dedication ceremony at a new elementary school named after Dwight D. Eisenhower. Guards guarded her as about 20 girls sought autographs and she witnessed sign language skits at the Illinois School for the Deaf.
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Julie Nixon Eisenhower
David
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Secret Service
Illinois State School For the Deaf
Two Deny Assault In Gallipolis Court
Robert Ansel Byerly 21 of Gallipolis Route and Lotta Jane Dick 22 of Gallipolis appeared in Gallipolis Municipal Court on assault charges. Both pled innocent and posted 100 bond each. A hearing is scheduled for Nov 16. Byerly also pled innocent to a forgery warrant issued in 1969.
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Gallipolis
Robert Ansel Byerly
Lotta Jane Dick
Byerly
Ancil Manning Wright
Stewart
Kroger
Richard Reiss
Parma
Sam Eugene Thompson
Athens
Kay T. Hukill
Belore
Burglars Steal Dog From Memphis Grocery
Police responded to an early burglary alarm at Peters Penny Grocery in Memphis Tennessee and found a window pried open. The only item reported missing was a German shepherd left as a guard against burglars.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bus Strike Shuts Down Columbus Greyhound Terminal
A wildcat strike by about 150 Greyhound Bus Co. workers in Columbus ends operations at midnight. Local 1042 of the Amalgamated Transit Union walked out amid stalled contract talks with Daytona Beach management. Passengers stranded. Cincinnati routes limited with rerouting via Dayton. Lake Shore Line service unaffected.
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Columbus
Ohio
Greyhound Bus Co
Amalgamated Transit Union
Greyhound
Daytona Beach
Fla
Cincinnati
Dayton
Lake Shore Line
Athens
Zanesville
Reynoldsburg
Pittsburgh
Basic Training Graduates Reported From Two Counties
Pvt. Marvin D. Hart and Pvt. James D. Seymour, both 18, completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. Pvt. Denver L. Hill, 19, assigned to the Signal Support Agency in Saigon Vietnam, serves as a communications center specialist with the Military Assistance Command. Pvt. Mark W. Shaver, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, provides a Fort Knox address for his Army assignment.
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Marvin D. Hart
Melford E. Hart
Laurelville
Route 2
U.S. Army Training Center
Armor
Ft. Knox
James D. Seymour
John G. Seymour
Denver L. Hill
Henry W. Hill
Leon
Signal Support Agency
Saigon
Vietnam
Military Assistance Command
Cow mistakenly believed killed after truck strike
In Thurmont Maryland Robert Troxell thought he killed a cow when his pickup struck a large animal that leaped onto U S 15. State police later identified the animal as a South American tapir that had escaped from its Natural Bridge Virginia owner a week earlier.
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Thurmont, Md
Robert Troxell
U.S. 15
Natural Bridge
Wilma Allen Announces Candidacy for County Recorder
Wilma Allen of Athens County announces run for county recorder in the 1972 general election. The Democrat is a deputy in the recorder's office for eight years and seeks to succeed retiring recorder Luta Wright, who endorses Allen and steps down after two terms. Allen resides in Alexander Township with husband Emory and their 13 year old son, plus two married daughters.
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Wilma Allen
Athens County
Child molesting charge against Athens man dismissed
In Athens County Municipal Court, Claude Davis 90 Second St. had charges of child molesting dismissed on a motion by the prosecution. Costs were assessed to the state. In a separate action Armand Moxley of Cleveland forfeited $33 on a theft of 35 cent sausage from the A&P.
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Athens
Athens County
Claude Davis
Second St
Armand Moxley
Cleveland
A&p
Trash Blaze Doused Near Fisher Station
Firefighters doused burning debris along old Route 50 near Fisher Station after a contractor from Sportsman Grill on W Union Street rebuilt following Easter morning fire. Chief Pete Good warned open trash fires require a forest fire season permit with supervision until fully out and no fires before 4 pm.
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Richland Area
Fisher Station
Pete Good
Sportsman Grill
W. Union Street
Good
Bake Sale Scheduled by The Plains PTA
The Plains PTA sponsors a bake sale in Athens and The Plains this Saturday. Baked goods sold at The Plains supermarket and in front of Kroger Woolworths and the Courthouse in Athens. Proceeds fund school supplies. Parents should bring items to The Plains Elementary School cafeteria Friday 1 to 4 pm and Saturday 9 to 10 am.
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The
Plains Pta
Athens
Plains
Kroger’s
Woolworth’s
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Ohio University
Killer Killebrew
Weill
Nelsonville
Savings and Loan
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Mary B. Sisson
Perry County
Philco
Ford Corporation
Homestead
Philcomatic
TV Shop
Bank Americaid Master Charge
St. Rt. 56
Julie
Jacksonville, Ill
Ers
Mark W. Shaver
C. W. Shaver
Millfield
Fort Knox Ky
Fort Knox
Allen
Earl A. Hooper
Earl F Mathews Inc
Court ST
the Messenger
Richland Department
Goldie E. Hoon
Chesterhill
Fabulous
BNET
Marting’s Men’s Wear Department
North Court Street
Allen Howe
Chain Saw Headquarters
STIHL
Tillison
Oregon Chain
Inder
NEW Stihl Chain Saw
Oregon
Oregon Chain Accessories
Allen Stimson Ave
Bar & Chain Oil
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