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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1971

Page

10

Dugan Legion Post hosts district officials in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 welcomed Frank Jenson Wellston and Moe Toley Murray City as Eighth District representatives. Jenson praised the post for a top district membership report and urged upcoming activities. Toley reported on Ohio department plans including a Southeast Ohio Veterans Hospital move and a push to have the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital transferred to a veterans facility.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Frank Jenson Wellston Moe Toley Murray City Jenson Toley Department of Ohio Columbus Veterans Administration Ohio Legion Southeast

Judge Abele To Speak In New York

Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge Homer FE Abele is to address new citizens sworn in Friday at the New York State Supreme Court in Mineola. He will also administer the Oath of Allegiance to his friend John P Ellis, a former South African and World War II British Air Force fighter pilot.

N. Y Ellis United States Meyers New York Ohio Judge Abele McArthur Andy

Meeting Scheduled By OAPSE in Glouster Cafeteria

The Glouster OAPSE Chapter 412 of Trimble Local Schools will meet in the Glouster School cafeteria October 19 at 7 30 p m. Fred Haynes of Lancaster, new field representative, will be present to answer questions. Non teaching personnel are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Oapse Trimble Fred Haynes Lancaster

Plain residents listed in local birth notice

A fragmented community notice lists new parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Puckett of The Plains with a son and several individuals across Athens Nelsonville Murray City and nearby routes. Names include Edna Mingus Jacksonville Roger Burchfield Nelsonville Route 2 and others such as Thomas Lanning Harold Strohmeier Frances Smith Janet Smathers Judy Call Bonnie Swart Clarence McFann Joseph Erdy Doris Campbell Wanda Hicks Karol Starkey David Christian Louise Johnson.

Edna Mingus Jacksonville Roger Burchfield Nelsonville Thomas Lanning Murray City Harold Strohmeyer Frances Smith Athens Janet Smathers Judy Call Buchtel Bonnie Swart New Marshfield Clarence McFann Corning Joseph Erdy Glouster Doris Campbell

Glouster Student Phillip Pedigo Hospitalized in Columbus

Phillip Pedigo of Jacksonville and Glouster High School is a patient at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He is listed in room 611 B.

Columbus Hospital Glouster Phillip Pedigo Louis Pallo Jacksonville Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus

Glouster Council Hosts Bake Sale in Front of Economy Store

The Glouster Student Council plans a bake sale Saturday at 10 a.m. in front of the Economy Store to raise funds. Local students and families are invited to attend and support.

Glouster

Harrop Field Dedication Honor Slated at Miller-Glouster Game

The Will Honor Harrop event at Hemlock Miller High Friday honors Walter Harrop who served 36 years in area athletics and coached Miller’s first football team. Dedication is 7 30 p m before Miller Glouster kickoff at 8 p m. Donations support lights for the field via Corning Bank light fund.

Hemlock Miller High School Walter Harrop Miller-Glouster Shawnee High School Miller Shawnee Corning New Straitsville Harrop Corning Bank

United Appeal kicks off in Nelsonville for Athens County drive

The United Appeal begins in Nelsonville and York Two with a kickoff at Ethel's Tea Room. George Sufrenko chairs the Nelsonville effort for 10 agency campaigns including Boy Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army Mount St Mary Home Health. The drive consolidates campaigns to reduce solicitations and emphasizes tax deductibility and community good.

United Appeal Nelsonville Athens County United Appeal Ethel’s Tea Room George Sufrenko Mount St. Mary Hospital Boy Scout Athens County Red Cross Salvation Army Mount St. Mary Council On Four Rivers Girl Scouts, Mental Health, Inc Ohio Children’s Council For Health and Welfare Travelers Aid Association United Service Organization USO York Two Red Cross

Nominating Committee Named For Class Officers At Church

Harrington Class of the First United Presbyterian Church met at Westminster House with 16 members present. Mrs. A. J. Waldron presided as the Women’s Association scheduled a bake sale for Oct. 23. A nominating committee for 1972 officers was appointed: Mrs. Alfred Campbell, Mrs. Lewis Mack, and Mrs. Don Iles. The program featured devotion by Mrs. Ralph Windsor, readings from Hebrews 10 25, and a sermon excerpt from Peter Marshall. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Krieg and Mrs. Paul Spears.

Harry Bell

Hit Skip Driver Sought After McArthur Child Injury

McArthur authorities seek the driver of a car that struck Susan Reedy nine causing serious injuries. Susan is hospitalized in Columbus with a broken arm a cracked pelvis and shoulder separation. Sheriff Dale Zinn asks anyone with information to contact him or the child’s father.

Mcarthur Vinton County Susan Reedy Eldon Reedy Grant Hospital Columbus Dale Zinn Susan Christi Ann N. Market W. North Street George Ferguson Dunkle Ratzlaff Debbie Clark Wellston

Pair Admit Entry Of School Break-In Pleas Filed

Two of three defendants in the South Bloomingville school breaking and entering case pleaded guilty in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. Bruce Cupp and his wife Patricia Cupp appeared before Judge Harley Meyer and were referred for probation investigation. James Downs remains jailed in Pickaway County on another charge. Sentencing for the Cupps is set for Oct. 30 at 9 a.m.

James Downs Lancaster Pickaway County Meyer

Nelsonville Sets Beggars Night For Children

Nelsonville mayor Earl Hilleary announces Beggars Night for October 30 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m for children up to 13. Police Chief Max Valkinburg urges cautious driving as costumes may attract pedestrians and kids run across streets. Parents should supervise or place younger children with older siblings.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Hilleary Max Valkinburg

Mrs. Miller Is Honored in Logan Surprise Dinner

A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Florence Miller was held at her Logan Route 3 home. Attending were her husband Gerald Miller Sr and many local guests from Logan including Dow Smart, Frank Perrault and son Jim, Gerald Miller Jr, Libbie Palmer and Pauline, Susie Pittman and Cindy, Wayne Smart, Hobart Smart, and others.

Logan Florence Miller Gerald Miller Sr Dow Smart Columbus Frank Perrault Jim Brice Gerald Miller, Jr Heath Libbie Palmer Pauline Susie Pittman Cindy Wayne Smart Hobart Smart

Two Drivers Cited in Nelsonville Mayor's Court

Nelsonville Mayor's Court heard two drivers. Stuart C. Brooks, 20, of 187 E Columbus St, pleaded guilty to reckless operation and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Charles E Patterson III, 21, of 5823 Summit Dr Hudson, waived hearing for failing to observe a red signal and paid ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Stuart C. Brooks Columbus St Chares E. Patterson, III Summit Dr Hudson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dugan Legion Veterans Hospital Service Kenneth Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Navy Abele Viount Donald Puckett the Plains Wanda Hicks Karol Starkey David Christian Louise Johnson Wilbur Mendez Camp Fire Girls Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Peter Marshall Mr. Jones Jesus of Nazareth John Krieg Paul Spears Poplar ST S. Davis Davis Instant Maxwell House Morton Red Delicious Jonathan Grimes Fairmont Phys Oic Campbells Davis Brothers Mrs. Miller Nelsonville Court
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