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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1971

Page

12

Medina Tells Of My Lai Testimony In Trial

Capt. Ernest Medina described learning of the My Lai killings only after the fact and said he would have stopped the assault if aware noncombatants were being killed. He recounted conversations with Lt. William Calley about civilian deaths and testified he ordered a cease fire after discovering the bodies.

FT. Mcpherson Ernest L. Medina My Lai Medina William L. Calley Jr Calley Montrose Colo Charlie Company F. Lee Bailey Bailey Dina Col Kenneth Howard

Meigs Meetings and School Elections Detail

Southern High School elected new officers for the senior junior and sophomore classes with Doug Rees as senior president and Larry Wilcoxen heading the junior slate. Freshmen officers to be chosen after six weeks. Jim Adams is principal. Local groups including Chester PTA DeMolay lodge and Trinity Church plan meetings and events. a Christmas bazaar is scheduled for Nov 19. The piece notes the average American eats more than seven pounds of pickles annually.

Racine Southern High School Doug Rees Renee Burke Nancy Ours Deborah West Beth Theiss Candy Hoback Joe Derouin Larry Wilcoxen Rodney Neigier Leanne Nease Patsy Sayre Judy Roberts Sandy Randolph Vickie Johnston Rocky Hupp Patsy Proffitt Valerie Johnson Sherri Bass Jim Adams Chester Pta Meigs Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Middleport Middleport Lodge No I&am Richard Douglas Hemlock Grove Grange Hall The Trinity Church Roy Mayer Albert Woodard Elza Gilmore Pomeroy Women’s Guild

Colonel's Letters Highlight Unfortunate My Lai Act Trial

Frederic Watke testified that his March 18 1968 letter described an "unfortunate act" at My Lai, later tied to the investigation ordered by Brig. Gen. George Young. He admitted signing a false battle report to help a helicopter crewman receive a Bronze Star, and spoke of memory gaps from a later hospital stay.

FT. Meade, Md Vietnam Frederic Watke My Lai Oran K. Henderson Watkes Col. Henderson Col. Watke Henderson George Young Americal Watke Glenn Andreotta Pentagon Henderon

Fire at Donald Ours residence minor damage reported

Gallia County deputies received a call about a fire at the Donald Ours residence on Route 7. Crown City Fire Department arrived quickly and found only minor damage to the home.

Gallipolis Donald Ours Route 7 Gallia County

McCausland Estate Stay Sought in West Virginia

Four family members filed suit in POINT PLEASANT seeking a stay in administering the estate of the late Charlotte FE McCausland. Plaintiffs include Smith McCausland Brown Alexander and Andrew McCausland against heirs listed as infants and other named relatives and Bardin as executor.

Point Pleasant Charlotte FE. McCausland Howard Schultz Smith McCausland Brown Alexander McCausland Andrew McCausland Georgia McCausland Virginia Bright George McCausland Patricia Ann McCausland Susan McCausland Robert Emmett McCausland Jr Christina Lynn McCausland James Terry McCausland Hilda C. McCausland Emmett McCausland Bright McCausland William H. Bardin Charlotte E. McCausland

Mason Judge Settles Figld Over Road Dispute

A Mason County Circuit Court ruling by Judge James Lee Thompson grants Dale F. Barr and Willie Miller joint full use of an abandoned road dividing their properties. Neither party may let livestock wander the road. maintenance is to be shared cooperatively.

Point Pleasant James Lee Thompson Mason County Dale F. Barr America Willie Miller

Two Women Drivers Get Citations

Police cited Donna Hana 19 of Gallipolis after her car hit a utility pole on Kennedy Avenue at 4 05 a m while she was allegedly fetching a fallen object from the car. Earlier, Charles Herdman 55 of Leon Route 1 reported a rear end collision at Crow Hassell Funeral Home on Jefferson Boulevard with Leona Allen 28 of Mason cited for loss of vehicle control.

Point Pleasant Donna K. Hana Gallipolis Kennedy Avenue Hana Shadle Bridge Jefferson Blvd Crow-Hassell Funeral Charles A. Herdman Leon Route 1 Leona Mae Allen Mason Allen

Football Game Nets Nearly $2,000

Receipts from the last Wahama White Falcons home game against Kinger Creek totaled $1,594.25. Adults numbered 739 paid $923.73 while 1341 students paid $670.50. The team travels next to Federal Hocking for an out of league game Friday night.

MASON Kgger Creek Wahama White Falcons White Falcons Federal Hocking

Mrs Young Is Honored At Shower

A stork shower for Mrs. Yvonne Young was held in the social room of Carleton Church. Hosted by Coelle Hudson, Elizabeth Murray, Karen Murray, and Sue Gibson, the event included games with winners Marlene Harrison Sadie Carl and Janet Pickens.

Pomeroy Yvonne Young Carleton Church Coelle Hudson Elizabeth Murray Karen Murray Sue Gibson Marlene Harrison Sadie Carl Janet Pickens

Wahama reforms boost sportsmanship and traffic flow

Wahama High School adopts new sportsmanship policies and traffic changes. A welcoming committee formed under the student council greets visiting teams and students while parking permits cost 50 cents per year. New student officers were elected across junior, senior, and freshman classes with a slate of class presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and treasurers.

Mason Wahama High School David Morgan Mike Howard Debbie Gilland Mark Clark

Rush Party Planned By Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Chapter

Ohio Eta Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi reorganizes with a Tuesday rush party at the Middleport Presbyterian Church. Decorating Monday at 1 p m. Beverly Long named 1972 Valentine Girl. Nancy Prisner from Wheeling part of the visit. Fruit cake sale planned as first fundraiser. Mrs Gloeckner led a 30 member meeting with refreshments by new pledges.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Paul Chapman Ronald Biffle Gloeckner

October Meeting Set for Legion Auxiliary Conference

Middleport officials of Lewis Manley Post No 263 discuss the fall American Legion Auxiliary conference set for October 7 in Athens. President Virginia DeLegal announces event. Mrs. Smith named activities chair and Mrs. Hardaway fund raising chair. Rituals led by Gertrude Butler. Nellie Winston chaplain.

Middleport American Legion Auxiliary Lewis-Manley William Smith Virginia DeLegal Athens Smith Oscar Hardaway Gertrude Butler Nellie Winston

Non-resident hunting license prices in New York

The state sets non resident small game licenses at 18 dollars and a combined small and big game license at 35 dollars. The details reflect New York state licensing for hunters from outside the state.

New York State

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