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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1971

Page

8

Hospital and Doctors Sued by Patient in $100000 Case

Rob ert and Marilyn Davies of Logan file a $100000 lawsuit in Hocking County Court of Common Pleas against Hocking Valley Community Hospital and doctors J S Matthews R C Jones and nurse anesthetist Robert A Williams alleging negligence in care and anesthesia during Oct 2 1970 surgery. The suit seeks 75000 for Davies and 25000 for Marilyn, with a jury trial requested.

Logan Hocking County Davies

Youth Cited Following Accident in Nelsonville

A 17 year old Nelsonville driver Bruce R. Neal of 495 Jackson Street was cited for failing to yield the right of way after pulling from Second Street into the path of Becky J. Strasser 20 of Coshocton on Chestnut Street. The Neal car sustained minor damage and Strasser’s front door and radiator were damaged.

Nelsonville Bruce R. Neal Jackson Street Second Street Chestnut Street Becky J. Strasser Coshocton Neal Strasser

Injured Youth Receives TV Set In Band Fund Drive

WELLSTON Greg Pugh son of Mr and Mrs George Pugh Wellston a patient in Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis received a portable television with remote control from a band fund drive Greg a high school senior and marching band member was injured in a farm tractor accident in August suffering severe leg and arm injuries He will be hospitalized for two more months. HOUSTON Tex AP William Log 35 of Norton Ohio won the four axle semi trailer championship in the finals Tuesday of the National Truck Rodeo here.

Wellston Greg Pugh George Pugh Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Greg Houston, Tex William Log Norton Ohio

Eighth Grade Football Team Named In Wellston

Wellston announces an eighth grade football squad of 33 players coached by Paul Boggs with Bob Walton on the offensive line Joe Triplett directing the defensive line and Gary Stabler handling ends and kickers. The schedule lists Meigs Logan Gallipolis Jackson Athens and Open dates with games in September October and November.

Wellston Paul Boggs Bob Walton Joe Triplett Gary Stabler Meigs Logan Gallipolis Jackson Athens

BPW Plans Project for Retirement Home Centers

Nelsonville BPW plans to support activity centers at West Moore and Hillrise Retirement Home with gifts of trading stamps. The group met at First United Methodist Church with 33 members present and discussed the district meeting set for October 10 at the Nelsonville Elks Club. Next regular meeting slated for October 19.

Nelsonville BPW First United Methodist Church West Moore Hillrise Retirement Home Elks Club

Warden Wounded While Handling Aggressive Dog

McArthur Vinton County dog warden Ralph Kottcamp was wounded Thursday when a gun discharged while loading a large German shepherd into his truck. He suffered finger wounds on his left hand after the dog resisted and lunged. The dog was later killed and will be tested for rabies.

Memorial Services Held for Knights Leaders in Ohio and Tennessee

Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias conducted memorial rites for Shelton Roper of Tennessee and Harold J Peters of Pataskala at the Pythian Hall. Raymond Patton chancellor commander led the services. A report on the Grand Lodge Convention in Toledo was presented.

NELSONVILLE — _ Valley Knights of Phythias Shelton Roper Tennessee Harold J. Peters Pataskala Pythian Hall Roper Peters Ohio Raymond Patton Toledo

Nelsonville Trade Board approves dinner and bills

Nelsonville Board of Trade directors approve the net cost of the Industry Appreciation Dinner and all other bills at a luncheon at Ethel's Tea Room. Reports on the 1971 Christmas program doctors committee and discussions cover water project Tri County expansion and the projected TB hospital. Vice Governor DeVore presides in Gov Theisen's absence. Airstream plans a 1.5 million Jackson plant employing 200 workers next February west of Versailles.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Ethel’s Tea Room Tri- County David DeVore William H. Theisen

Flea Control Report Warns of Vacation Time Invaders

Logan-Hocking County Health Department releases a report on flea control warning that longer vacations increase flea infestations as dogs and cats housebound owners leave breeding grounds unattended. It advises inspecting pets, washing bedding, treating outdoor breeding sites, and consulting a pest control operator if infestation has begun.

Logan Logan-Hocking County

Poston PTO Names Fall Festival Committees

Nelsonville Poston PTO held its first meeting of the year to set committees for the Fall Festival on Nov. 6. The ways and means committee includes Ike Gwilum as chair and nine others. the stage decorating group is led by Virginine Thomas. the program committee is headed by Betty Pickett with three members. Miss Myers sixth grade won the room count. first grade mothers served refreshments. Morgantown WV Columbia faces West Virginia and Rutgers plays Northwestern in Mountaineer Classic first-round basketball on Dec. 10.

Nelsonville Poston Pto Ways and Means Virgine Thomas Morgantown W.va Columbia West Virginia Rutgers Northwestern

Wellston Girl Crowned Little Miss Apple Queen

Teri Collins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Collins, won the Jackson Apple Festival title Wednesday at Jack son. She attends Bundy Elementary and will reign with Queen Miss Jan Russ. Chosen from 10 finalists, with judges from Gallipolis, the event was sponsored by the Jackson Jaycees and awards a $50 savings bond plus other local prizes.

Wellston Teri Collins Dan Collins Jackson Teri Bundy Jan Russ Gallipolis The Jackson Jaycees

Gas Well Bill Gets Senate Approval in Ohio

Ohio Senate unanimously approves Substitute Senate Bill 387 sponsored by Sen. Harry L. Armstrong. The bill requires gas well producers to report production volumes to royalty owners and mandates certified notice to landowners within 30 days of lease assignment or transfer.

Senate Logan Harry L. Armstrong Ohio Senate House of Representatives Hocking County Armstrong

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