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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1971

Page

6

Park Dedication for McArthur’s Wyman Park Sunday

The dedication events run from 10 45 a m with a community worship service to a 9 p m rock and roll dance. Harry B Wyman will speak. he is a former teacher and federal education leader now Dean Emeritus at Phoenix College. Activities include civil games, a tennis exhibition, and a country music show by Barbara Fairchild and Justin Tubb at the nearby high school gym.

McArthur Wyman Park Harry B. Wyman Wyman Vinton County State of Arizona U.S West Germany Phoenix College Phoenix Ariz Vinton Hills Adelphi Ohio University Clarence FE. Miller Nashville TV Barbara Fairchild Justin Tubb Messenger George Lovell

Distress signal by inverted flag at Legion memorial

The USS flag was flown upside down at the Legion War Memorial Building in Nelsonville Thursday. No distress condition is known, but the act may have been a call for Legion Post 229 members to renew for 1972 with Adjutant George Blines. The post aims to exceed its October membership level and reach 114 members before November 11, the Department of Ohio goal date.

Nelsonville Legion War Memorial American Legion Post No George Department of Ohio, American Legion

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted at Hocking Valley Community Hospital are Douglas Rice Gore Mrs Anna Sinnott and Philip Devol all of Logan. Dismissals include Miss Cathy Newman Mrs William Winnenberg and son Claude S Bright. Transfers: Mrs Ronald Stover and son Mrs David Hankinson and son Brent Greer and Mrs Howard Wolfe and son.

Douglas Rice Gore Anna Sinnott Philip Devol Logan Cathy Newman William Winnenberg Claude S. Bright Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus Ronald Stover David Hankinson Brent Greer Howard Wolfe

Driver Crashes On Madison Street In Nelsonville

Nelsonville police report a 22 year old driver, Jerry Lee Crane, struck a street sign at Madison and West Columbus, then hit Mrs. Doris Chickrell’s yard and a parked 1970 sedan. The sign was knocked down and moderate damage occurred to Crane’s 1964 car. Crane was arrested for leaving the scene and will appear in Mayor's Court Friday at 8 30 p m.

Nelsonville Madison Street Doris Chickrell W. Columbus Street Jerry Lee Crane Short St Canal Street Madison W. Columbus Chickrell Crane

B&PW Holds Fall District Conference in Nelsonville

Seven towns represented at the Nelsonville Elks Club as the Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a fall district conference. Hostesses from Nelsonville and members from Jackson, Gallipolis, Middleport, Athens, Logan, and McArthur attend workshops on personal development civic participation legislation and world affairs. Miss Mary Rowland chaired the meeting and Miss Martha Buckley attended as state recording secretary. Luncheon served to 68 members and guests.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Club Jackson Gallipolis Middleport Athens Logan McArthur Mary Rowland Martha Buckley

Milton Township Seeks One Mill Levy for Cemeteries

WELLSTON The Milton Two trustees ask voters in the November election to approve a one mill general operating levy for cemetery operations. So far this year about 2714.55 has been spent maintaining eight township cemeteries. The levy would gross roughly 2940 annually to fund fencing. Ed Davis is township clerk. Charles Smith is president with Robert Stevens and Alta Jenkins on the board.

Wellston Milton Two Ed Davis Milton Township Charles Smith Robert Stevens Alta Jenkins

Beggars Night Set in Buchtel for Oct 30

Mayor Jack Kieffer of Buchtel announced Beggars Night will be held October 30 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m The event is limited to children age 13 and under to ensure safety and order.

Buchtel Jack Kieffer Kieffer

Church group plans final unified meeting and safari trip

In Logan Tuesday at 7 30 p m the WSCS of Trinity United Methodist Church holds its final unified meeting directed by Mrs R W Faulkner and Mrs Jennie Martin with an African safari planned. Lydia Circle of First Presbyterian meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Burley Blair's Pinegrove Drive and she urges members to bring Bibles. In Nelsonville Bruce Duffee reports his residence at 670 Chestnut Sts entered Tuesday. $14 missing.

Logan WSCS Trinity United Methodist Church R. W. Faulkner Jennie Martin Lydia Circle First Presbyterian Church Burley Blair Pinegrove Drive Nelsonville Bruce Duffee Chestnut Sts

It Was Hot Seat For Awhile In Middleport

Middleport police officer Sidney Little found his cruiser on fire while patrolling the hills cemetery Thursday night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 8:50 due to wiring in the engine, leaving the cruiser out of service for the rest of the night though expected back on the beat Friday.

Middleport Sidney Little Middleport Hills Little

Wellston OES Elects Officers for 1972 Term

Wellston Chase Chapter 162 Order of Eastern Star elected its 1972 officers at a Tuesday meeting. Worthy Matron Benny Morrow presided. installation set for December 14 at the Masonic Temple in Wellston with Ardith Rollins associate grand matron of Ohio District 24 as guest.

Wellston Wellston Chase Order of Eastern Star Benny Morrow Juanita Ward Harold Richards Kathleen Lillie Arlos Lillie Helen Colley Libby Dotson Eileen Richards Connie Thorne Naomi Drummond Herbert Taylor Ferrell Taylor Adah Ruby Vickers Ruth Alyce Smith Esther Shirley Starkey Martha Elia Smith Electa Susan Wood Warder Gladys Johnston Sentinel Louis Johnston Masonic Temple Broadway Street Ardith Rollins Ohio District 24

Thieves Take Nickels at Price's Store

Logan city police report a break in at Price's Grocery 450 E Hunter St between 9 p m Wednesday and 6 a m Thursday. Entry via a broken window. 35 cents in old nickels and two blank credit slips missing. Robert L Levering 39 of 1144 W Hunter St cited for DWI after a chain collision on Gallagher Ave near Front St.

Logan — City Price’s E. Hunter St Robert L. Levering W. Hunter St Gallagher Avenue Front Street Levering Gallagher Carl Blosser S. Gallagher Blosser Alpha C. Sigler W. Front

Four Athens residents nabbed in Meigs theft case

Four Athens residents were arrested in Athens County Thursday night and charged with breaking and entering an unoccupied house near Harrisonville Meigs County. Suspects Susan Shakarian 21 OU student Robert Kujala 21 Lawrence Marion 24 and Paul Ginther 22 OU student were held in Meigs County jail. They allegedly arrived in two vans and tried to load furniture from the Musser property onto the vehicles Musser confronted them firing a gun and striking a vehicle. Deputies caught the four at Route 681 50 intersection and returned them to Meigs County authorities.

Pomeroy Athens Meigs County Harrisonville Meigs Robert Hartenbach Dale Musser Musser Hartenbach Meigs Sheriff's Department Athens County Clyde Beasley Athens Police Department Wayne Stotts Athens County Sheriff's Department Meigs County Sheriff’s Department

City Hall Open House Planned in Wellston

Wellston City Hall will open its doors Tuesday at 7 30 p m for public viewing with all offices staffed to answer questions about city affairs The event sponsored by Wellston Democratic candidates aims to clarify financial matters and dispel false information Refreshments will be served and voters are invited to attend

Wellston Wellston City Hall

Jacksonville UMC WSCS to Sponsor Bake Sale

Jacksonville United Methodist Church WSCS will sponsor a bake sale and garage sale on Saturday at Arlene Davis residence on First Street.

Jacksonville Jacksonville United Methodist Church WSCS Arlene Davis First Street

Halloween Pranks Out Mayor Warns

Reports of early Halloween activities reach village officials. Mayor Jack Kieffer orders stoppage and cautions that profane window writings, soaping windshields, and throwing missiles will be prosecuted. Parents are reminded they are responsible for juveniles' vandalism.

Buchtel Jack Kieffer Kieffer

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