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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1972

Page

9

Vinton Board Outlines Community College Plan

McArthur Ben Forshe of Rio Grande College explained the proposed community college serving Gallia Meigs Vinton and Jackson Counties to the Vinton County Board of Education. He urged naming committee members and noted new staff hires funds for Adult Basic Education and October start.

McArthur Ben Forshe Rio Grande College Vinton Mary Curran Mitchell Kathy Kristy George W. Rountree Vinton County Rountree Ronald Motter Ann Gingerich Lawrence Jacobs James Henderson Thomas MacMahn Mildred Phillips Donald Peters Harriet

Woman Injured Falling From Horse Near Nelsonville

Mrs. Harold Withem of Nelsonville Route 2 was riding with her sister when her horse bolted on a road near a strip mined area. She suffered a skull fracture. surgery at University Hospital Columbus left her in stationary condition. Her husband works for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric. she is a cafeteria worker at Nelsonville Elementary School.

Nelsonville Harold Garnet) Withem University Hospital Columbus Withem Jean Whitlatch Route York City Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Registration Dates Set for Nelsonville Voters

Nelsonville residents may register to vote for the November 7 election at the junior high from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Any resident aged 18 by November 7 may register. The Athens County Board of Elections continues a county wide voter registration swing with Nelsonville events and an Oct. 4 registration date already scheduled.

Nelsonville Athens County Board of Elections

Apple Festival Opens in Jackson County Parade and Events

Jackson County hosts a multi day Apple Festival with a grand opening parade led by parade marshal Benny Brady Miss Dominion of Canada. Drema Crawford 1972 queen to be crowned. Highlights include Gospel Echos Standing Ovation rock band and the Apple Bowl football game between Jackson Ironmen and Gallia Academy Blue Devils. The festival ends with a grand finale lighted parade claimed to be Ohio’s largest.

Benny Brady Dominion of Canada Drema Crawford Gospel Echos Jackson Ironmen Gallia Academy Blue Devils Gallipolis Ohio

Chevrolet Thinks Big for 1973 Models and Features

Chevrolet previews 1973 upgrades with roof options moon and power on select models. New bumpers with twin hydraulic cylinders cushion minor impacts on Chevelle Monte Carlo and Nova. Leg room improves in sedans while larger gas tanks, exhaust recirculation, hatchbacks, refined ventilation, and reclining seats headline a broad lineup.

Chevelle Monte Carlo Nova Chevrolet

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