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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1972

Page

6

Nixon Banker Named State Chairman for Re‑elect Campaign

Theodore T. Reed Jr., president of Farmers Bank and Savings Co Pomeroy, was named state chairman of the Ohio Bankers Committee to Re-elect the President. Charles D. Ross said Reed’s background fits the effort to mobilize Ohio bankers and recruit volunteers for the campaign.

Pomeroy Theodore T. Reed Jr Farmers Bank and Savings Co Ohio Bankers Committee Reed Charles D. Ross Nixon Ohio Ohio Bankers Association, Council of Administration

Eblin Escapes Injury After Route 7 Crash

Larry Eblin of Pomeroy escaped serious harm when his pickup left Route 7 Chester Road, struck a guard rail, tore out eight posts and 100 feet of rail, then overturned into a creek. He was hospitalized. investigation by Meigs County Sheriff's Department continues. A second driver hit a deer on Eagle Ridge Road, and another northbound vehicle struck a wandering cow owned by Jennings Beegle.

Pomeroy Larry Eblin Route 7 Chester Road Eblin Veterans Memorial Hospital Meigs County Shirley Long Minersville Eagle Ridge Ellen Wirth Charleston W. Va Jennings Beegle

Holzer's TV Fund Reaches One Year Of Donations

Gallipolis reports the Holzer Medical Center pediatrics free TV service has passed one year with new $106 monthly gifts from the Gallipolis Elks Lodge No 107 and Emblem Club No 199. Wells TV reduced rental to 25 cents daily for 14 sets, ensuring continued service through October 1973. Earl Neff led fund raising. checks were presented to Neff and Marianne Campbell with Emblem and Elks officials.

Gallipolis Holzer Medical Center Emblem Club Wives of the Elks Emblem and Elks Clubs Earl Neff Volunteer Service League Barbara Shelton Bob Nibert Elks Club TV Fund Bette Null Marianne B. Campbell

Students Tutor Students Tutor at Harrisonville School

Harrisonville Elementary School staff test a cross grade tutoring program in math. Top sixth grader pairs with top third grader, then levels descend with older students guiding younger ones. Tutors receive teacher tips but may use their own methods.

Harrisonville

290 Sign To Become Boy Scouts

Huntington reports on School Night for Scouting where 550 boys signed up to join Cub Scouts and Scouts. Robert Dils of the Tri State Area Council Boy Scouts of America said the event proves boys can find a unit and enjoy scouting values. More than 80 parents volunteered as leaders or committee members. Dils praised coordinators, superintendents, principals, and volunteers who contributed to the one night success.

Huntington Robert Dils Tri-State Boy Scouts of America Dils Tri- State Area Council

Meigs High Cast Chosen For Rubberneck Play

ROCK SPRINGS The junior class play Rubberneck directed by Charles Corder has a three act comedy about a family and a stuffed dummy mayor. Cast includes Geneva King Rod Pullins Ingrid Hawley Diana Carsey Vicky Clelland Rick Stobart Ed Mitchell Mike Richards Jan Holter Mike Hayes Dave Swisher Barbara Anthony and David Miller. The show is set for November 17 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Rock Springs Meigs High School Charles Corder Donald Scieper Geneva King Rod Pullins Ingrid Hawley Diana Carsey Vicky Clelland Rick Stobart Ed Mitchell Mike Richards Jan Holter Mike Hayes Dave Swisher Barbara Anthony David Miller

Organizations Endorse Levy in Meigs District Vote

Meigs Local School Supt. George Hargraves announced that endorsing organizations for the November 7 ballot include the Middleport Fire Department and the Rutland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs Curtis Brown of Miami and companions visited Middleport with Ross Wise and family. Andrew Hoover led worship at Heath United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Bumgarner assisting. Mrs Bachtel joined the Bachtel party traveling from Columbus to Miami for a Europe trip, her second to the continent.

Middleport Curtis Brown Bettie Wise Miami Fla Ross Wise Roscoe Wise Forrest Bachtel E. Keig Norway Sweden Bachtel Columbus Europe Andrew Hoover Heath United Methodist Church Robert Bumgarner Meigs George Hargraves Middleport Fire Department Rutland Fire Department

Athens Children’s Theater students plan to attend play

Rutland Elementary School third and fourth graders plan to attend the annual Athens Children’s Theater production in Athens. The group attended the 1972 Alice in Wonderland show and were invited on stage to meet characters and draw scenes.

Athens Children’s Theater Rutland Athens Lester Wise Elizabeth Ann Watkins David Vance Lisa Smith

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