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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1971

Page

4

Rutland Church of Christ 142nd Anniversary Homecoming

Rutland-The Rutland Church of Christ celebrated its 142nd anniversary and homecoming with a 10:30 a.m. communion led by Pastor Keith Wise. Supt Victor Fraley ran Sunday School as Primary Busy Bees and Willing Workers presented specials. A quartet featuring Mrs. Carl Hysell Mrs. Jacob Johnson Mrs. Joe Bolin and Jane Wise performed. Roy Snow-

Rutland Merrill Cottrill Pearl Lanning Lancaster Sharon Korwin Brilliant Bob Hoyles Kentucky Christian College Clara Simpkins Flossie Weismiller Oda E. Darby Mildred Taylor Judy Burris Jay Danny Columbus James Thomas Cindy Anderson Tressie Hendricks Frances Hysell Elwood Bowers Ed Veney Judy Pugh Hoyt Allen Paul Sisson Denny Allen Pomeroy Virgil Carter New Marshfield Melvin Kendle Earl Kendle Paden City W. Va Mildred Barton Mildred Thomas Groveport Walden Belleville Gallipolis Faith Sherry McClain Reedsville Bernard Might Jane Hazleton Kathy Kevining George Nash Cathryn Ervin Hilda King Norma Russell Nora Cambron Verne Hysell Eleanor Hoover, Jr Clifford Smith Chris David Bumgardner Terrie Bumgardner Bill Carter Rick and Brent Tim Hazelton Middleport Richard Gilkey Mark Clifton Danny Brickles Albany John Wyatt Parkersburg Carl Hysell Ira Wolfe Jane Wise Parl van Meter Teresa Joe Bolin Roy Snowden Robert Canaday Bruce May Jacob Johnson William Brown Brenda Bolin Sherry Turner Debra May Victor Braley

Evers backs Muskie view on black running mate

Washington message notes Mississippi independent mayor Charles Evers agrees with Senator Edmund Muskie that a black could not win vice president next year. Evers, Fayette mayor and Medgar Evers’ brother, says a black candidate could win at home first but hopes a black presidential bid could succeed later.

Washington Charles Evers Mississippi Edmund S. Muskie Muskie Los Angeles Evers Georgetown University Fayette, Miss Medgar Evers

Community events and visits in New Straitsville area

Family night at United Methodist Church featured a covered dish dinner and two films donated by O. M. Trevey. Twenty four people attended. Local residents, visitors from Loudonville and Columbus, and church groups gathered for services and plans, including a Lions Club dinner on Oct 27 and a Senior Citizens Sunshine Club meeting at Civic Hall with guest speaker George Kennedy of Athens.

United Methodist Church Virgil Litman O. M. Trevey Gladys Lines Marietta Mattie Drumm WSCS Thea White Lions Club Senior Citizens Sunshine Club Civic Hall George Kennedy Athens William Bell Don Dunfee Wellston Gail Lobaugh Springfield Gertrude Mills James Barnett Worthington

Dodds to Visit Nelsonville for Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Albert Dodds of Lakeview Farm Kansasville Wisconsin will arrive in Nelsonville Thursday to visit Sylvia Dodds Fort Street Their 50th wedding anniversary will be celebrated Saturday at an event for family and friends with details provided locally

Charles Stevens Middlesex England George R. Carter United States Canada Purl Smalley Gahanna Fred Turner Columbus Everett Turner Raymond Wollett Frank Dicken Lancaster Bruce Carter Nelsonville Albert Dodds Lakeview Farm Kansasville Wisc Dodds Sylvia Dodds Fort Street Mrs. Dodds

Judge Rules Hocking Grand Jury Valid Under Ohio Law

Judge Harley Meyer overruled Richard Gerken’s challenge to the Hocking County Grand Jury, holding the jury list met statutes and that using poll books suffices. He said attempting a formal annual list would cost thousands and delay trials, and found no prejudice or disqualification among jurors.

Logan Harley Meyer Richard Gerken Hocking County Ohio Meyer Board of Elections

No Posters On Public Trees

Police Chief Max Valkinburg warns candidates not to place campaign posters on public property or trees. A city ordinance bans such postings and signs will be removed. Posters may be placed on private property only with the owner’s permission.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Valkinburg

Wellston Court Hears Two Cases

Two cases were heard in the Wellston Mayors Court Monday. Raymond Napper signed a waiver and paid $29 on a charge of fast take off and fishtailing the vehicle and driving left of center. William E. Sowers was fined $50 and costs on an intoxication charge and ordered to stay away from the Duchess Bar.

Raymond Napper William E. Sowers Duchess Bar

Yard Sale at Reorganized Church on Connell Road

Nelsonville Women’s Department of the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints will hold a yard and porch sale at the church on Connell Road The Plains from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Furniture, dishes and warm clothing will be available Proceeds go to the church building fund.

Nelsonville Church of the Latter Day Saints Connett Road the Plains Church Building Fund

Two Cars Damaged In Wellston Crash

A two car accident in Wellston caused heavy damage to both vehicles with no injuries. Robert Pugh 16 and Bernice Mapes 51 were involved. Mapes reportedly failed to see the oncoming car and pulled out. No citations issued. investigation ongoing.

Wellston Robert Pugh Pennsylvania Avenue Bernice Mapes

Age Group Diet claims weight loss by age specific plans

Santa Barbara California reports a weight loss promotion for an "Age Group Diet" claiming rapid pounds dropped daily. The Institute of Weight Control advertises three body age groups 16 22 45 and over 45 with tailored diets and Slim Tabs wafers available by mail order for cash payment.

Santa Barbara Calif Institute of Weight Control O.K Dept. AG East Valley Road

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Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F&am Masonic Temple Robert Will of McArthur Tom McManus Ralph Parks Loren North Raymond Raine Eph Ainsley Philadorian Lodge 157 George Newman Hubert Mender Charles Shafer Hubert Hyde Howard Goheen Glen Allen Alonzo Figgins Bob Wilson Homer Wollett Amos Pollock Jesse Cagg Harry Stage Charles Johnson Hershal Prevost Robert Mill Starr Den Who Am I Duane Will Dexter Church of Christ Pomeroy Church of Christ Gradford Keno New Experience Bob Hoyle Rutland Ladies Quartet Rutland Church of Christ Keith Wise Sherrie Turner Sherrie Faith McClain Bradford Church The Pomeroy Flower Show Rutland Gardeners Club Rutland Friendly Gardeners Rutland Junior Garden Club N. Straitsville Raymond Smail Virgil Smail Loudonville Bertha Pratt Arthur Cheethem Millersport Mrs Kate Lines of Oren Phoenix Barberton Phoenix Jackson Hocking Grand Jury Gerken James Gilbert Woodgeard Court of Common Pleas Charles Achauer Common Pleas Court C&e Les Teema U.S. No CTTV New AJAX Richland Avenue Borden Morrell Eckrich Stoke Aise Morton Pies Ae Roast Borden’s Vayes
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