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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1966
Page
7
Pfc. James A. Johnson Jr. was found guilty by a seven man military court at Ft. Dix after 16 minutes of deliberation of disobeying an order to go to Viet Nam. He testified feeling he would be a criminal if forced to fight. The verdict followed a 15 minute defense plea and his earlier innocent plea.
The U S House and Senate passed humane treatment legislation for dogs and animals in medical research. Citizens should report mistreatment via humane societies. Ohio wildlife groups monitor winter survival and warn of frost effects on food sources. Police report a bicycle riding epidemic among children and urge parental oversight and adherence to safety rules.
W VAs Camp Kootaga awarded the Order of the Arrow to Bobby Harris scoutmaster of Troop 69 who was accompanied by three Troop 69 members. Troop 69 is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church.
The article extols the Volkswagen as a stylish, reliable car with an air cooled engine and 28 mpg. It notes the bug’s long-standing appeal, the consistent build quality, and the model’s 84 mph performance, highlighting its enduring methods from a decade ago.
Nelsonville Junior and Senior High Schools elected class officers on Wednesday. Listings include seventh grade officers and eighth grade and freshman officers with presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and treasurers, plus senior officers and invitation and ring committee members and student council representatives.
Nelsonville Civil Service Commission sets Sept 20 noon deadline to file patrolman applications. Applicants for patrolman and city fireman need not be city residents. Fireman exam is Sept 27. Information from police chief and fire chief.
Miss Treva Shaw hosts Twig Five of Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild on Fayette Street at 7 30 p m. GEG Club meets September 17 at Patty Monk's West Washington Street at 7 30 p m with Mrs Jean Smith in charge of games. Group Two of First Christian Church C W F holds its picnic in the church social rooms Monday at 6 p m. each member brings a party dish and table service, meat course provided.
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