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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1973

Page

7

Extended Area Service Planned in Junction City

United Telephone of Ohio will require all Junction City subscribers to dial seven digits for local calls starting Sunday at 12:01 a.m. The change supports extended area service to New Lexington and Somerset, with implementation aimed for mid 1974. Any questions directed to the McConnelsville office.

Junction City William D. Gay McConnelsville United Telephone Co Ohio Gay United Telephone New Lexington Somerset

Campbells Hold 5th Reunion

Nelsonville report notes the fifth annual reunion of descendants of Clell and Naomi Lee Campbell held at Glouster Memorial Park. Attendees included numerous Campbells and relatives from Glouster, Murray City, Nelsonville, Grove City, Columbus, Newark, and surrounding areas.

Nelsonville Clell Naomi Lee Campbell Glouster Memorial Park William Lee Glouster Russ Campbell Dianne Ray Sanborn Millfield Virgil Campbell Larry Adams Terrie Vickie Mary Rusty Larry Larry Mitchell Sandy Karen Laurie Murray City Scott Campbell Thor Michael Hawk Todd Scott Elliott James Hillyer Jennifer Grove City Shirley Allen Jeri Shawna Columbus Pat Dearing Christy Delbert Campbell Don Jenkins Donnie Wayne Campbell Charma Tracy Newark

Farm and City Day Highlights at Vinton County Airport

Agriculture and aviation join in a two day event at Vinton County Airport on October 12 and 13. Saturday features displays demonstrations and air tours with lunch. Sunday includes Early Bird Breakfast, chicken barbecue, free air show and airplane rides. Local residents listed among organizers and attendees. Births and hospital arrivals noted for local residents.

McArthur Vinton County David Boothe Bill Abele

PTO Meeting Scheduled at Trimble Elementary Jacksonville

The Trimble Local Elementary and Middle School PTO will meet at the Trimble Elementary building in Jacksonville on October 1 at 7 30 p m. A business meeting from 7 30 to 8 p m will precede the introduction of teachers. The earlier 6 p m time was canceled.

Jacksonville Trimble

Jobless Claims Down 84 in Logan and Athens

Unemployment claims for the week ending Sept. 22 fell by 84 from the prior week yet remain 15 higher than a year earlier. In Logan 18 initial and 160 continued. in Athens 29 initial and 186 continued. Job openings list positions in trades, maintenance, clerical, health care and hospitality with living in options, under the Operation Mainstream Program.

Logan Athens

Fined Jailed For DWI Under Mayor Haney Orders

Mayor M. B. Haney jailed four men for driving while intoxicated in Logan. Harold Wayne Burns 22 of 296 W Front St faced 200 dollars and costs plus three days in county jail for DWI and an extra 100 dollars and costs and 10 days in jail suspended for abusing a police officer. Marion E. Lambert 56 of Green Acres Trailer Court paid 200 dollars and costs and three days in jail for DWI and 25 dollars for operating an unsafe vehicle. John W. Cordle 22 and Dennis R. Cordle 26 of Rockbridge were each fined 200 dollars for DWI.

Logan M. B. Haney Harold Wayne Burns W. Front St Marion E. Lambert Green Acres John W. Cordle Dennis R. Cordle Rockbridge

Mayor Leads Nelsonville Bike A Thon Parade

Nelsonville hosts an American Cancer Society Bike A Thon on October 28 at City Park. Mayor Donald W Bumgardner leads a parade with the Nelsonville York High School Band. Participants age eight to 80 ride, seek sponsors, and may win trophies from Koker's Gun Supplies.

Nelsonville American Cancer Society Partridge Family Lissa Galvin Linda Patrick Bike-Athon Donald W. Bumgardner Nelsonville-York Koker Donald Bumgardner Cancer Fund

Children’s Choir Rehearsal Slated at First Presbyterian

Nelsonville reports the first practice for the Children’s Choir at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 9 am, half an hour before Sunday School. Douglas Compton invites new vocal, piano and organ students. contact 753-2618. Adult choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Douglas Compton

Vinton RSVP Coordinator Chosen Seeks Volunteers

Emma Pearl Bowen of Zaleski is named Vinton County RSVP coordinator for the Rio Grande College Areawide Project on Aging. The program serves Gallia Jackson and Vinton Counties with Mary Kathern Smalley directing. Volunteer roles at various community sites supported by meals and transport. Contact Bowen at 596-4454 or RSVP Office at 286-3301 for details. An RSVP office will open in Vinton County with published hours.

Emma Pearl Bowen Jackson Vinton County

Tree and Leaf Workshop at Lake Hope State Park

The Division of Parks and Recreation of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will sponsor a three day tree and leaf workshop at Lake Hope State Park October 5 to 7. Rod Cooper said participants will identify Ohio’s principal forest trees with field trips in Zaleski State Forest and evening programs on tree uses and identification. Guest leader will be William F. Cowen of Ohio State University. Registration is Friday evening with fees of 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for students.

Zaleskie Division of Parks and Recreation Ohio Department of Natural Resources Lake Hope State Park Rod Cooper Ohio Zaleski State Forest Cooper William F. Cowen Ohio State University

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Campbells Mount St. Mary Hospital Lawrence Kettell Scott Carr Robert Hart Fern Martin Buchtel Harry Dishong Audrey Hartman Lillian Lee Lester Judy Jack Monk Mary Bailey Sinie Pancake Preston Wisecup Kathryn Whitesel Charles Kemper Lydia Brown Ruah Dean Urania Eby Hocking Valley Community Hospital Donald Geil New Straitsville Donald Wright Ernest Prater Eddie Tackett Howard Plummer John Jones PTO Six and Sons Hillbilly Galvin Patrick Vinton RSVP Laurel Lake Hope Zaleski Complete Family Clothing Stores N. Court St Athens, Ohio Bankamericard Tae the Complete Family Clothing Stores Dacron Spok Skkt LaDies’ Dept
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