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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

14

Voter Registration Drives Begin On Campuses Nationwide

Colorado State University rented two buses for 50 dollars to shuttle students to Fort Collins for registration. About 500 to 525 registered that day, larger than the 300 expected. The drive spans campuses nationwide as 11.4 million young people gain voting eligibility.

Louise Cook Associated Press Colorado State University Courthous Fort Collins Ron Heard Colorado State National Association of Student Governments Council of Undergraduate Washington University Student Union Helen Page Washington University St. Louis Nebraska League of Young Voters University of Nebraska-Lincoln Will E. Alton Allegheny County Pittsburgh

Death Notices Across Ohio Towns Mention Local Churches

ATHENS Mrs Kathleen Young 56 of 120 Central Ave died Wednesday at O B Lemson Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Plymouth West Virginia and lived in Athens most of her life. She was a member of Central Avenue United Methodist Church. Survived by husband George three daughters Martha Gilkey Cheshire Janice Bush and Juanita Young both at home a son Merrill A of Athens seven grandchildren and a sister Mrs Vivian Brown of Chillicothe. Another daughter died in infancy. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. Hughes Funeral Home Rev Harold Braley. Burial New Marshfield Cemetery after 2 p.m. Friday.

George George W Clara A. McGraner Columbus Dolly Collins Mary Lou Haigner Martha Jane Chestnut Centerbury Merrill Kenneth Biffle Athens Kathleen Young Central Ave O’bleness Memorial Hospital Plymouth W. Va Central Avenue United Martha Gilkey Cheshire Janice Bush Juanita Young Merrill A Vivian Brown Chillicothe Hughes Funeral Home Harold Braley New Marshfield Cemetery Hilda Dabney Point Pleasant Russell Jack) Walter Tommy Dabney Zion Baptist Church Gallipolis Ferry Clarence Ebert Zion Cemetery Stevens Martha Hawthorne Ashton Moore’s United Methodist Church Armor Sayre

North Texas professor warns of post election economic collapse

North Texas State University professor Dr. George Christy warns in The North Texan that after the 1972 elections the United States will face a mood of depression worse than 1929. He predicts stock and bond market collapses and rising unemployment as the economy weakens. Mosquitoes in western Siberia are causing nervous cattle to lose sleep and reduce milk output.

Denton, Tex North Texas State University America George Christy the North Texan Siberia

Scouts Plan Weekend Camporee at Mason County Grounds

Meigs Gallia Mason District Boy Scouts hold their annual fall camporee at Mason County 4-H Grounds starting Friday for three days. Camporee chief John Whitley Jr. says visitors may bring lunches and attend the camp fire at 7 p.m. trophies will be awarded during the bonfire. Girl Scouts Cub Scouts parents and friends join Saturday activities as scouts work on achievement badges.

Point Pleasant Meigs-Gallia- Mason Mason County John Whitley Jr

Britain cuts Commonwealth settlement visas in six months

London reports nearly 11 percent fewer Commonwealth immigrants were allowed to settle in Britain in the first half of the year compared with the same period last year according to the Home Office.

London Britain Home Office

Ohio House set to vote on crime commission and work bill

The Ohio House plans floor votes on two bills. One would establish a 15 member standing House Committee on Organized Crime with subpoena power and witness immunity. The other would require employable welfare recipients to work on state projects.

Columbus Ohio Ohio House Senate House Alan Norris Westerville Judiciary Committee Joint Conference Charles Kurfess Perryburg Theodore Gray Piqua

Findlay Paper Announces Expansion Plan in Ohio

The Findlay Republican Courier reveals expansion of its Western Avenue plant to house all publishing operations under one roof. Harold H. Heminger and Edwin L. Heminger say the project will nearly triple current space. Construction begins later this fall. the Western Avenue site was built in 1967 with room for future growth.

Findlay, Ohio Findlay Republican Courier Western Avenue Harold H. Heminger Findlay Publishing Co Edwin L. Heminger Broadway

Perry Court updates on arraignments and divorces

Daniel C. Hill 21 and Charles F. Foster 19 from Thornville and Somerset face arraignments with bonds set at 5000 each on breaking and entering and grand larceny charges. Various probate actions include executors named for estates of Eleanor Peart and Warren Driggs, and multiple divorce petitions. Marriage licenses granted and land transfers filed with Ohio entities and townships.

Daniel C. Hill Thornville Charles F. Foster Somerset Eleanor Peart Shawnee Manuel Peart Eileen C. McDonald Jane Headley Warren Driggs New Lexington Wilma West Rose M. Watkins Corning Route 2 Rose M. Fiore Epifano Carmelo Fiore Frank Fiore Avonelie Lenora Gillogley Grandville Dewey Gillogley Crooksville Paintsville Sandra Marie Bray Glen Eugene Bray New Straitsville Perry County Harold Dupler Carol Dupler Bolivar Grace Hensler Corning William M. Hensler L. James Diebler Bucyrus Route 3 Darrell Eugene Hayes Granville Janeesse Elaine Hendrix Stephen P. Blick Logan Carolyn L. Hanning Rex E. Hines Dora M. Anderson Billy Joe Coleman Christina Ann Barrett Lloyd E and Mary Householder Lancaster Erma Calton Jackson Township Lawrence Minnie Trout Richard E Linda L. Turner Reading Township Richard P Roberta G. Flowers David Hanson

Swartz Reunion Held At Woode Grove

The Swartz family reunion gathered 63 attendees at Woode Grove Alfred with a basket dinner and photos. Officers elected: Gerald Swartz president Harold Swartz vice president Carrie Burson secretary treasurer. Earl Swartz chaired. Plan to repaint the building as a 1972 project.

Swartz Woode Grove Alfred Earl Swartz of Lancaster Earl Swartz Gerald Swartz Marietta Harold Swartz Williamsport W. Va Carrie Burson Athens Vernon Swartz Charles D. Woode Cecil Swartz Sr John Swartz Cecil Swartz Jr New Kensington Ores Swartz Ward Swartz Myrtle Hendler New York C. M. Swartz Guysville Emma Swartz Arthur Swartz Canal Winchester Virgil Diley Pickerington Ohio Harry Ross Albany Susan Teresa Lori Jeff Williamstown Vicki Shari Debbie Richard Swartz Cash Bentz Ravenna William Swartz Otto Swartz Hazel Creamer Shade Zara Hawk Merle Hawk Charles Carr Sonia Tuppers Plains Mildred Swartz Sandra Mandee Vere Swartz Hobart Swartz Mary Carr Lee Henderson Marie Hopkins Betty Dayton

Speeding Citations in Point Pleasant Court

Seven of ten people in Mayor Jon Leighty's court were cited for speeding. Fines and costs were paid by James F. Scherer 21 Point Pleasant 18.50 James R. Baisden 24 Henderson 19.50 Gene Edward Cochran 16 Point Pleasant 15.50 David J. Cassell 23 Point Pleasant 21.50 Lovella Lehew 49 New Haven 19.50 Donald J. Blas 18 Point Pleasant 19.50 Tom Gray 18 Point Pleasant 21.50 Also paid were Dane Rayburn 64 Point Pleasant disregard stop sign 9.50 Robert Painter Point Pleasant no inspection sticker 10.50 Mary V. Roach Point Pleasant expired registration 9.50.

Point Pleasant Jon Leighty James F. Scherer James R. Baisden Henderson Gene Edward Cochran David J. Cassell Lovella Lehew New Haven Donald J. Blas Tom Gray Dane Rayburn Robert Painter Mary V. Roach

Cellar Will Again Run For Congress

New York AP reports 83 year old Rep Emmanuel Celler plans to seek reelection to the House, marking his 50th year in Congress. He says he will run again and wants to die with his boots on. He calls the older fiddle sweeter and notes his remaining breath is precious.

New York Emmanuel Celler House of Representatives Cellar

Homecoming Set Friday At Eastern

Eastern High announces its annual homecoming at the Friday 8 pm football game against Glouster High at the Eastern stadium. Candidates for homecoming queen and escorts from each class were named with floats planned for a pre game parade and the halftime queen announcement.

Tuppers Plains Eastern High School Glouster High School Becky Ebersbach Jim Lodwick

Police Car Involved In Accident On Route 62

A Point Pleasant police cruiser driven by Deputy Sheriff Bob Huffman collided with a car driven by Edward Viers 47, causing $2,000 in property damage with no injuries. The crash occurred Wednesday at 9 p m on State Route 62 and the investigation continues.

Point Pleasant Edward Wiers Bob Huffman Viers

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