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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
7
Wellston marks its 100th birthday as officials hail residents for the centennial year. A week of planned events unfolds while the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution.
Two youths injured in a motorcycle crash near Wellston after attending a fair were identified with conflicting names and ages in an Athens EMS report. Relatives say James Mash, 16, of Middleport and Frank Giles, 16, of Pomeroy were returning home when the bike left the highway and crashed into a field. The item also notes Wellston centennial events including a parade and queen contests with dates Sept 29 to Oct 6 and a city proclamation from U S Rep Clarence Miller.
POMEROY The Meigs County Clerk of Court reports August title activity with 904 certificates of title 244 liens 148 memorandums 3 salvage titles and 771 affidavits. Total fees 21000.50 with 1692 to the county and 408.50 to the state. Boat titles add 20 certificates 2 liens 2 memos and 32 in fees 25 to county 6.50 to state.
Wilkesville residents share greetings for a local birthday, 901st, with Nixon's message. Community members from Caldwell to Columbus visit relatives, attend garden clubs, and report hospital stays and home recuperations. Local gatherings include Past Chiefs Club meetings and social visits among families and friends.
Admitted lists Worley Davis Dexter Lettie Spencer Edith Watkins Janice Bush Sharon Jones and Dottie Summers. Dismissed Adalee Coe Orville Allen Diana Hubbard George Batey Constance Shields Mary Congo Sharon Thompson. In Pomeroy the Duncan Family of Tampa will lead a singspiration at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday 9 30 to 11 30 a m with Pastor Clyde Henderon extending a welcome.
Tri State Area Council of Boy Scouts of America launches School Night for Cub Scouting on September 27 at about 7 30 p m in around 80 schools with aim to enroll 500 new Cub Scouts. Program includes sponsor agreements for new packs and award ribbons for packs and troops meeting goals by December 31. Madagascar is noted as the fourth largest island, 250 miles off Africa’s east coast.
The Ohio Highway Patrol investigated three Tuesday accidents. At 4 p.m. on Route 143 and 684 the Wien car collided with Boring who was cited for failure to yield. At 5:20 p.m. on Durgan Road Hunt was injured but not treated in a hill crest collision with Justice. At 5:30 p.m. on Peter Cave Road Massey lost control after braking for two eastbound cars. Massey cited for excessive speed and no injuries were reported.
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