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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1974
Page
9
Pfc. Roland Salmons was buried with military honors in Webb after dying in a Kermit jail cell on a drunken charge. Authorities say death from natural causes pending autopsy, while his father demands the full truth and plans his own investigation.
Unemployment claims grow in the Hocking Valley with a weekly rise of 32. Logan reports 35 initial and 215 continued claims while Athens records 44 initial and 378 continued for 672 total, up 230 from a year ago. Openings include siding installer clerk typist general office clerk stock clerk and several laborer positions in Glouster area and local restaurants.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Bumgardner of Wolfe Bennett Road marked their 25th wedding anniversary on Sept 3 at their daughter’s home, joined by Robert and Diane McDonald and relatives Flo Hoskins and family plus the Ervin family over Labor Day.
LOGAN The Smart family reunion was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miller. Attendees included numerous relatives from Brice Columbus Lancaster Amanda Sugar Grove and Logan, with names listed.
Nelsonville church announces homecoming services Sunday at 2 p.m. Route 278 site includes song services. William Alison is pastor and invites all to attend.
The Western Soil Conservation District completed reseeding at the E. I. Dupont Co. landfill near Letart involving eleven acres with lime fertilizer Kentucky 31 fescue and crownvetch. Local residents James R. Camp Clarence Oshel Don Henderson Wilfred Dingess and crews installed watering troughs and diversion ditches to improve water management and pasture development.
Mary Keiffer was guest of honor at a stork shower in the social room of Buchtel United Methodist Church. Hostesses were Charlotte Campbell and Marie Keiffer. Games were played and prizes awarded to Chloe Rife Sally Call Penny Jones Prenny Sullivan Shelly Sullivan.
Valley Lodge No. 169 members discussed scheduling a Rathbone Bible Class for candidates during a regular meeting. Chancellor Commander James Hollenbaugh reported attending a Knight Rank session at the Gallipolis lodge Tuesday night where one local candidate received the Third Degree.
Wayne E Fierce obstructing path of the truck fined 23.80 Michael John Ferguson drinking on street 18.80 Larry Blackford reckless operation 28.80 Martin E Chiki Jr speeding 18.80 Jack Hogsett disturbing the peace 18.80 Larry Richmond resisting arrest interfering with a police officer 58.80 18.80 John W Anderson disturbing the peace and fighting 50.00
The American Legion Post 476 will sponsor the annual Wilkesville Bean Dinner Saturday at the Legion grove. There will be entertainment in the afternoon and square dancing in the evening.
Logan Ohio reports the 46th annual Smith and Wogan Reunion held in Rachelmacher Park retained officers for next year led by President Errett Degarmore and Vice President William Lowery. Eldest member was Viola Zarley 81 and youngest Kimberly Lowery 23 months. New members welcomed included Pauline McLaughlin Karen McLaughlin and Freda Degarmore.
The Mason County Board of Education schedules a special 6:30 p.m. meeting on September 22 to Continue discussions on back pay for auxiliary and school service personnel amid House Bill 212 confusion. They may pursue a friendly court ruling, set aside funds for back wages if legal, and consider milk bid awards for lunchrooms.
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