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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1971
Page
7
Chauncey Mayor Charles Wadley reports widespread vandalism in the village amid a 9 p.m. Halloween curfew. The ban targets anyone under 18 after 9, with school or church duties as allowed. parents would be held responsible if vandalism continues.
The Rutland Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department pledged 1200 toward a new fire truck. Meeting at the firehall approved a concession stand for the Thelma Michael sale on Oct 30 and planned a turkey supper for Nov 18 at Rutland Elementary. They also supported the TB levy. Traveling prize awarded to Mrs. Bob Bishop. Next meeting set for Nov 16 hosted by Mrs. Bruce Davis and Mrs. Merle Davis.
Mayor C O Fisher presided Tuesday evening as four persons were fined for reckless operation. Jerry Swartz 18 Middleport paid 15 dollars plus costs, Ronald Thomas 21 Norwood 15 dollars plus costs, Bumper Craig Middleport 10 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace, Danny Griffith Pomeroy 15 dollars plus costs for displaying weapon. Buddy McKinney 54 Middleport forfeited a 30 dollar bond for intoxication.
Mrs. O B Stout reviewed Frank Graham's Since Silent Spring at the Mid dleport Literary Club meeting at Mrs. Ben Philson's Racine home. The talk covered ecology and government chemical policies, with background from Carson's Silent Spring. Guests included Mrs. Dwight Zavitz and Mrs. Roy Cassell. Next meeting set at Mrs. Rodney Downing's home.
The American Bible Society translated the Old Testament book of Job into an English version titled Job for Modern Man. First copies of the 89 page illustrated paperback were printed in August and the volume also goes by Tried and True. It mirrors the Psalms for Modern Man effort by the same team of scholars.
A powder puff football game will be held Friday at 6 p.m. in the Glouster High School stadium. Sophomores and juniors face freshmen and seniors in this charity style match.
In Mayor Wadley’s Chauncey court Paul Martin of Athens was fined 48.80 after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident from Sunday’s crash. Larry Vincent of Athens Route 3 was fined 25 for unsafe operation. Michael Boyde Heminger of Canton posted 125 bond after Friday drunken driving arrest and has a Friday court hearing.
The report lists multiple land transfers in Meigs County Ohio with buyers and sellers including Eugene and Dennis Facemyer. April Smith commissioner of William Gerald Graham deceased. Goldie Graham. Frances Hewitt. Flossie Stanley. Walter and Dorothy Baker. Billy Dumphrey and Sandra Humphrey. Batkins Grain and Feed Co. Raymond and Pauline Byrd. Jenno Associates Inc. Celesta Bush. Archie Lee and June Lee. Gregory and Norma Howell. Clarence and Laura Baker. Charles Bissell. Margaret Bissell. Ralph and Cledith Bass. Leonard Bass. Ora Bass. Bernice Levacy. Everett and Betty Tyree. and Lula Bass, across parcels named Rutland Lebanon Two Bedford Two Olive Two Sutton Two Middleport Sutton Two Chester Two.
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