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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1977

Page

20

Borbon Seeks Jury Trial In Cincinnati Assault Case

Cincinnati Reds ace reliever Pedro Borbon asked for a jury trial as charges against him were reduced from felony assault to simple improper conduct following an October 3 downtown discotheque incident. Prosecutor Ann Tracey said the chair-weapon felony charge was inappropriate and Borbon remains free without bond. Attorney Eugene Utz indicated a February trial or possibly November, with Borbon away for spring training in the Dominican Republic.

Cincinnati Pedro Borbon Cincinnati Reds Borbon Ann Tracey Tracey William C McClain McClain Norbert Nadel Eugene Utz Utz Dominican Republic John K. Mahedy Norwood Ohio Marshall Riddle Mahedy Riddle Reds A.D. Moyer Office of the Naturalization and Immigration Service Meyer INS United States

Belpre wins Tri-Valley golf title at Oxbow

Belpre tops the Tri-Valley Conference at Oxbow with a 358 team total led by Jeff Higgins 89 and Bryan Pohlman 88. Nelsonville-York finishes 372 to place runner-up as Kent Fearns shoots 83 and Joe Holtel 91, followed by Warren 387, Alexander 400 and Trimble 413.

Belpre Belre Kent Fearns Nelsonville-York Oxbow Warren Alexander Trimble Fearns Joe Holtel Mark South Brian Pohlman Jeff Higgins Steve Higgins Jim Goodwin John Turrill Bryan Pohlman Mike Hoffman Tim Smith Greg Patton Steve Dolak Phil Spindler Scott Guinn Dave Cowell Tim Snyder Carl Scrubbie Mike Pratt Bill Hess Mike Daugherty Bill Stout Todd Trace Mike Jones Karl Echstenkamper John Tippie

Miami Trace and FH Triumph in Triangular Volleyball

Logan also beat Athens as Miami Trace wins non-league triangular with 15-10 15-3 over Athens and 15-9 15-10 over Logan. Federal Hocking stays atop Tri-Valley Conference with 15-4 15-7 win over Vin ton County led by Sharon Boggs eight points. Reserve squad also wins 15-1 15-3.

LOGAN Miami Trace Panthers Athens McArthur Federal Hocking Vinton County Sharon Boggs TVC

Church Activities Planned in Meigs County

United Methodist Churches in Meigs County announce Homecoming at Morning Star on Oct 23 with worship, noon dinner, and guest speaker Larry Poling plus song leader Steve Wilson. The Rev. Dale Beittel hosts a Holy Land study tour Feb 19 1978 costing 899 dollars for members and area ministers. Florence Smith leads Women of the Bible discussions at Apple Grove while Lucille Rhodes runs a confirmation class.

Pomeroy United Methodist Meigs County Morning Star Larry Poling Meigs Steve Wilson Florence Smith Dale Beittel Marietta Holy Land Beittel Wooster St Apple Grove Lucille Rhodes

Glouster Kiwanis Plans Lease Talks and 1977 78 Installations

Harold Rainey and Carl Fouts attended a Glouster Kiwanis meeting to discuss future operations linked to a lease of the old Jacksonville Trimble School Building. A new lease with Trimble Local School Board is under negotiation. Installation of officers for 1977 78 will be at Hocking Valley Motor Lodge with a Ladies night dinner. Lt. Gov. Albert Durose will install. A tour of Hocking Technical College will follow. Treasurer Richard Guinther presented the annual financial report for general and youth funds. Fundraising plans include light bulbs and popcorn sales.

Glouster Harold Rainey Carl Fouts Glouster Kiwanis Club Jacksonville Trimble Rainey Trimble Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Albert Durose Hocking Technical College Richard Guinther General

Glouster Couple Returns From Myrtle Beach Vacation

Mr and Mrs Roger Kittle return home after a three week trip to Myrtle Beach with visits to Fort Washington Maryland and their daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Justus. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Marlin King of Crooksville and Mr and Mrs Garry VanDyk of Passaic New Jersey who is Mrs Morris’s brother.

Roger Kittle Myrtle Beach Fort Washington Carl Justus Marlin King Crooksville Garry VanDyk Passaic, N.J Neal Morris Glouster Mr. VanDyk Morris

BYU Indian Assistance Program funds 70 projects across fields

The Indian Assistance Program at Brigham Young University sponsors over 70 agricultural projects bringing 8 000 acres under cultivation and aiding 1 600 families in agriculture and home management with training and resources.

Brigham Young University

Boxer's Money Stolen From Training Camp Room

GLOUSTER police report a trainee from Logan had $60 taken from the dressing room at Sam Jones boxing training camp above the V Store. Captain Ted Rupe notes the loss occurred during training hours.

Glouster Ted Rupe Sam Jones Vstore Logan

Hearing problems most common in premies and elderly

The Health Insurance Institute reports that premature babies and older adults have the highest incidence of hearing loss in the United States. The finding highlights age-related vulnerability and the lasting impact of early life factors on auditory health.

United States The Health Insurance Institute

Meigs County United Methodist Churches October events

October schedule includes clergy seminar at Holzer Medical Center on Oct 18, District Council on Ministries Oct 22, Meigs County United Methodist Men Oct 25, evangelism meeting led by Gerald Erter Oct 27, and a conference rally at Ohio Northern University Ada Oct 30 at 4 p.m. A United Methodist Women workshop at Richland Church Athens Oct 25 runs 1 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Young Adult Class Asbury Church bazaar set for Friday and Saturday with a soup supper Friday noon to 6 p.m. A Southern Cluster family night Oct 20 Carmel-Sutton Church and Oct 26 Bethany Charge Church. A ladies only Marriage Enrichment meeting at Wesleyan Racine.

Middleport Meigs County United Methodist Churches Holzer Medical Center Asbury Church Bethany Charge Church Carmel-Sutton Church Wesleyan Racine

Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Meeting

The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Inc will hold its annual meeting Sunday at the Meigs County Museum in Pomeroy starting 2 p.m. The agenda includes devotions, reports on Meigs County history and finances, a library report, and new officers. Discussion covers annual dues and admission charges deficit. A motion picture will be shown and refreshments served.

Pomeroy Meigs County Daughters of the American Revolution Daisy Blakeslee

Friendly Circle Club plans community events in Chauncey

The Friendly Circle Senior Citizens Club reports 75 members at the potluck. John Law announces a band event at the Miners Memorial in Millfield on November 5 and a public bean dinner on November 12. Mrs. Lillian Cokenougher notes Hillsboro club links. new Community Action office replacement introduced.

Chauncey Friendly Circle Senior Citizens Club John Law Miners’ Memorial Millfield Lillian Cokenougher Senior Citizens Club Hillsboro Highland County Jackie Richey Herper Saunders Community Action Office

Athens Township Road Tax Renewal on November 8 1977

Athens Ohio voters will decide on a renewal of 8 mills and an extra 0.7 mill for road maintenance and dust control in Athens Township. The tax is capped at 1.5 mills per dollar valuation, equating to 15 cents per 100 dollars, for three years. Polls open at all city precincts including Athens Baker and East on November 8 1977.

Athens Athens County Ohio Athens Township Plains Athens Baker Athens East Athens South Board of Elections of William M. Hoffman William M. Howe Jacksonville Board of Education Nelsonville-York City Nelsonville- York City Nelsonville-York Board of Elections Tri-County Joint Vocational School Athens, Hocking Perry Counties Perry & Hocking Tri-County Vocational School Hocking Perry Buchtel Buchtel Buchtel General Fund Athens City County Beacon School William M Hoffman William M Howe Alexander Local Albany Village Lee Two Alexander East Alexander West Lodi East Lodi West New Marshfield Waterloo East Waterloo West Meigs Vinton Alexander Federal Hocking Amesville Ames Twp Bern Twp Canaan North Canaan South Carthage Guysville Stewart Coolville Troy Troy West City of Athens Baker South Plains

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