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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1971

Page

7

Swann Indicted In Murder At Camp Conley

A Mowe County grand jury indicted Steven Swann for the July 5 beating and strangling of Sandra Williams at the Williams home in Camp Conley. The panel also charged William Whitlatch with LSD distribution and named four other felonies and two misdemeanors including forged checks and armed robbery.

Point Pleasant Mason County Steven Swann Sandra Williams Williams Cecil Williams Camp Conley Swann William Whitlatch Linda C. Mullins Robert L. Brotherton Brotherton Hazel Grimm Sidney Huddleston III George M. Love George Clendenen Larry Lee Roach Clendenen Raymond Cox Jr Roach James R. Ashworth Grand Jury

Imperial Electric Strike Continues In Fourth Month

The Imperial Electric Co. in Middleport remains idle as workers from IBEW Local 1587 have not returned since June 3 when the contract expired. Plant manager Selwyn Smith said union members have not indicated a return and the company continues with supervisory staff. The union was denied unemployment compensation in an NLRB appeal, and an appeal on vacation pay will be reviewed in November.

Imperial Electric Smith National Labor Relations

Francis Asbury Sketch Presented At Meeting

A biographical sketch of Methodist circuit rider Francis Asbury was presented at the Afternoon Circle meeting at the church. Mrs. James Jidden described Asbury’s arrival in America and his 50 years of preaching, highlighting his impact on American Methodism and institutions bearing his name.

Middleport Francis Asubry Circle Church James Jiiden Asbury America Midwest Rose McDade Nan Moore Everett Davis

Auto collision spurs $25,000 suit in Mason County

Reba Williams sues Maude Mallett in Mason County circuit court over an auto crash on September 2. Williams alleges medical treatment was needed and her car suffered $500 damage, seeking $25,000 in damages.

Point Pleasant Howard Schultz Mason County Reba Williams Maude Mallett

Financial Discussion Scheduled for United Methodist Churches

Administrative boards of the Middleport Rutland and Salem Center United Methodist Churches met at Middleport to set the quarterly conference schedule this fall. Rev. Robert Bumgarner led devotions and discussion while Dec 1 and Dec 8 were proposed for district superintendent selection. Church parsonage finances were reviewed and attendance included all three church members. The Syracuse PTA meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the elementary school withDavid Nease speaking and baton students performing. The Meigs Chapter DAV meets 7 30 p.m. at Butternut Avenue home with Neil Petty as guest speaker. The Salem Center PTA meets Monday 7 30 p.m. at the school showcasing 4 H and Meigs County Fair displays. Pasture tennis notes reference 12th century horseback play.

Middleport Rutland Salem _ Center United Methodist Robert Bumgarner Meigs Chapter DAV Butternut Avenue Neil Petty Salem Center Pta Meigs County

CBS Kiddie Shows Lineup Aims At Young Viewers

CBS presents In The News and a slate of season premieres for Saturday morning children’s programming. Highlights include Barrier Reef’s deadly stone fish encounter, Curiosity Shop focusing on hands and feet, Lidsville with Charles Nelson Reilly, Take A Giant Step on beginnings and endings, Mr. Wizard returning with micro skin diving, The Children’s Film Festival hosting Kukla Fran and Ollie, and Cry Wolf screening as first film.

CBS Barrier Reef Jack Mourauki George Assang Curiosity Shop Pamelyn Ferdin Kerry MacLane John Levin ABC Charles Nelson Reilly Hoo Doo the Magician Lidsville Butch Patrick Mark Billie Hays Weenie Hoo Doo Reilly Patrick George Heineman Mr. Wizard Don Herbert Margaret Kelly Herbert Miss Kelly Kukla Fran Ollie

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits List

The Pleasant Valley Hospital notes record admissions including Jasper Casto of Buffalo Mrs. John Brunicarte of Gallipolis Carrie Marcum of Leon Mrs. Alex Cruickshanks of Point Pleasant Mrs. Donald Workman Mrs. Marvin Luckeydoo Shane Shields Mrs. Howard Shaw Mrs. Nellie Zahrndt Mrs. Eleanor Smithson Rita Roush Thyran Wallace Mrs. Edwin Hudson Arthur McCoy.

Jasper Casto Buffalo John Brunicarte Gallipolis Carrie Marcum Leon Alex Cruickshanks Point Pleasant Donald Workman Marvin Luckeydoo Shane Shields Howard Shaw Nellie Zahrndt Eleanor Smithson Rita Roush Thyran Wallace Edwin Hudson Arthur McCoy

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