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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1977

Page

8

Strike Talks Slated Sunday at Raccoon Mine

Negotiations set for Sunday to resolve a wildcat strike at Southern Ohio Coal Co. Raccoon Mine 3 in Vinton County after miners walked out over an alleged threat to a safety committee member. Masked pickets appeared at Mine 1 and 2. the line was not crossed.

Pomeroy Southern Ohio Coal Co Raccoon Mine Vinton County Safety Committee Meigs County James Proffit Central Ohio Coal Co Cumberland Guernsey County Peabody Coal Co New Lexington Perry County

Ruling Favors Board in Meigs Clerk Case

Judge John C. Bacon ruled for the Meigs Local Board of Education in the suit by former clerk John Triplett seeking 120000 damages to reputation after being replaced at the Jan 3 meeting. Board may dismiss probationary clerks until tenure is reached under state law. Athens County aging council to meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Athens Day Living Center.

Pomeroy John C. Bacon Meigs County Triplett Bacon Law School Athens County Council On Aging Athens Day Living Center United Methodist Church the Plains

Five indicted by grand jury in Logan case roundup

Indictments issued for five individuals including Lucius Hart of Punta Gorda Florida trafficking drugs and with evidence, James E Stilwell listed, John H Rollins of Columbus charged with receiving stolen property and grand theft, and William Miller among others.

Arson Charge Filed After Threats and Fire

A Logan County man is jailed on an arson charge after threatening two men with a gun and igniting a fire with burning cardboard. He is held on a $3,800 bond.

Logan Hocking County

Southeast Ohio Weather Outlook and Friday Temperatures

Mostly cloudy tonight with showers and thundershowers possible. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Saturday brings scattered showers and thundershowers then partial sun. rain chances 50 percent tonight, 70 percent Saturday. Highs reach the 50s Sunday and 40s to 50s Monday.

Ohio West Central

Nelsonville Home Damaged Fire Under Investigation

In Nelsonville a fire damaged the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ray Rutter on Route 691. Chief Danny Knight called for arson inquiry, with the blaze deemed suspicious. Firefighters noted smoke and water damage to other areas while the Rutters were away with seven children.

Nelsonville Arthur Ray Rutter Danny Knight Knight Joe Reeves Rutter Gary Elaw

Hospital notes list births across multiple Ohio towns

The document records several birth notices from Athens and surrounding areas including Athens, Guysville, Tillie Burchett, Ed mond Efaw, Barbara Oliver, Tracy Adkins, Nola Patterson, Kenneth McClain New Marshfield, Mary Burk Guysville, Deanna Poling The Plains, Elizabeth Veterans Memorial, and others in Albany, Middleport, Racine, Pomeroy, Minersville, Murray City, Nelsonville, Haydenville, Buchtel, and Jacksonville.

Blanche Church Tillie Burchett Edmond Efaw Barbara Oliver Raymer McQuiston Nola Patterson Tracy Adkins Athens Kenneth McClain New Marshfield Mary Burk Guysville Mary Lyons Glouster Dorothy Parsons Chauncey Deanna Poling the Plains Edna Sharb Nelsonville

Pleasant Valley Dismissed Names List

A local notice lists individuals including Mrs Russell McDaniel and daughter Lana Burris, William Fielder, Chester Leport, Mrs Darrell Day, Betty Walters, Mrs Danny Adkins, Mrs Bir, Cecil Shannon Dowell, Gilbert Pullin, Genevieve Barrett, and Michael Roach and son.

Russell McDaniel Lana Burris William Fielder Chester Leport Darrell Day Betty Walters Danny Adkins Bir Cecil Shannon Dowell Gilbert Pullin Genevieve Barrett Michael Roach

Gas Taxes Distributed To Ohio Cities And Villages

March gasoline tax checks distributed for street and roadway use go to Athens for 8676 dollars Nelsonville 3417 dollars and many other towns including Zaleski 28 dollars Logan 4708 dollars Laurelville 479 dollars Murray City 472 dollars and more in a list of recipients.

Athens Nelsonville One Aermacece Boekel Chauncey Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Hamden Logan Laurelville Murray City

Athens Events and Fundraisers This Weekend

Charles Thomas Lodge hosts a 7 p.m. birthday party for Dr. Fred Luchs at Wonder Hills. Spring Fling fundraiser dance runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Columbus K of C Hall behind Anchor Inn Motel. Proceeds go to Parents Without Partners Chapter 44. Columbus notices include a rummage sale at First Presbyterian Church and Knights of Columbus Hall 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with items for all ages.

Fred Luchs Wonder Hills Columbus K of C Hall Glenmawr Anchor Inn Parents Without Partners Linda Melick Homecroft Drive Ohio Knights of Columbus Hall Mill St Federation Circle, CCL

Emergency medical runs logged across three squads

Emergency runs report across Mason Middleport and Pomeroy squads. Columbus Martin and Christy Luikart from Mason transported to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Christopher Diddle seven from Racine to Holzer Medical Center. Fred Finch from Pomeroy transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Columbus Martin Mason Pleasant Valley Hospital Christy Luikart Pleasant Valley Middleport Christopher Diddle Racine Holzer Medical Center Fred Finch Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital

Berean Theater Seeks Eight Men and Seven Women for Tryouts

Berean Theater announces auditions Monday at 8:30 p.m. on Fort Street. Spenny Steenrod executive director says eight men and seven women will be cast, and all are eligible to audition.

Nelsonville Berean Theater Brasnessée George Fort Street Spenny Steenrod Steenrod

Fatal Darwin Crash on Route 33 Claims Driver

State Patrol says a northbound car left the divided highway after a curve, struck the berm, crossed the road and plunged into a creek. The driver suffered massive head injuries and was dead on arrival at Pomeroy Emergency. Sheriff James S.C. and Terrence A. of Ashland, Ohio, a sister Elaine Oregon, and eight grandchildren survive. Funeral mass set for Saturday at 1 a.m. at St. Peter and Pauls Church in Winter Park with services at Parker Funeral Home today.

State Patrol Pomeroy James S.C Thomas E Great Falls Mont Terrence A Ashland Ohio Elaine Oregon St. Peter and Pauls Church Winter Park Parker Funeral Home

Area death notices mix of obituaries and services

A collection of death notices and funeral details from multiple towns lists individuals who died, service times, and burial arrangements. Names include Orville H. Farrar, Harmon T. Bethel, Frank Nimrichter, James W. Nicholson, and others with locations such as Willoughby, Gallipolis, Rutland, and Dexter. Details span parish affiliations, memorials, and calling hours.

Industrial Park Grant Approved in Virginia

The Mason Development Authority received a record 313800 in state grant funds for an industrial park project. The park will be built on the old TNT plant site near the fairgrounds, featuring street paving, a sewage system, water lines, and a water storage tank.

Point Pleasant Mason Development Authority Stateirginia TNT

Two Hurt In Route 13 Head-On Collision

Wallace K. Taylor 20 of Columbus Road was hospitalized with a broken jaw and chest wounds after colliding head on with James K. Venable 20 of Millfield Route 1 on Route 13 north of Chauncey at 2 30 a m Taylor was southbound when he passed a car and hit Venable s vehicle The Rainbow Girls assembly in Nelsonville will hold an arts and crafts workshop with meetings at 6 30 p m today and 1 and 2 p m Saturday and Sunday at the Masonic Temple

Chauncey Wallace K. Taylor Columbus Road University Hospital Columbus James K. Venable Millfield O’bleness Taylor Venable Rainbow Meeting Nelsonville Assembly of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple

Teenage Twig Plans Paper Drive

Nelsonville local Teen group Teenage Twig at Mount St. Mary Hospital launches its first project a paper drive on April 9. Residents should place paper on their porch between noon and 4 p.m. with the material visible for pickup.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Athens, Ohio Fri National Weather Service Rocky Mountain States Great Plains Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Gulf of Mexico Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Erie Bob Wilson Jr. Cedge Ivan Marcus Robert Sheppard Phillip St Angelo William Boring Edna Reeves Albany Helen Leifheit Tuppers Plains Sandra Ohlinger John Stevens Vinton George Hupp Lauren Hoffman Dexter Flora Williams Oscar Imboden Minersville Hocking Valley Christopher Teaford Mike Spackey Patricia Minton Mount St. Mary Janet Smith Lawrence Reeves Kelsie Chesser Charles Strausbaugh Paula Tolliver Haydenville Guy Day Buchtel Carl Seipel Richard Duffy Daniel Pancake John Hipp Athens County Athens City Charles Thomas Lodge Temple Ian CB Alcoholics Anonymous Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Rebecca Circle First Presbyterian Church THE Athens National Bank First Banc Group OF Ohio, Inc FDIC Mason Squad Pomeroy Squad Darwin Melvene Hines Man Ferry Holzer Nadene Welch Pickerington David Wellston Darrell Jackson Frank Rio Grande Burtram Welch Kessell Welch Inez Childers Winfield W.va Willie Welch Tyler Mich Ernestine Barbara Russell Gallipolis Ernest Welch Orville Farrar Orville H Pat) Farrar Willoughby Frank and Leota Buttz Farrar Willoughby First Presbyterian Church Sugar Grove Farrar Lake County Retired Teachers Association Mansfield Oak Grove William Gross First Church Freeland Shankland Road North High School James Ferry Stevens Leonard-Lyke Funeral Home Harmon Bethel McArthur Harmon T. Bethel Walnut Street James N. Blower College Hill Charleston Phillip Sporn Haven Dennis Dwaine John Gallipolis Ferry Velma Carlyle Pleasant View Odell Bush Pleasant Ridge Wilcoxen Frank Nimrichter Frank B. Nimrichter Portsmouth Sciota Memorial Hospital Cleveland Charles B Warren Hawthorn Calif Nick Ruth) Szmik Harants Los Angeles Kral Edna Viscomi Miller Funeral A.J. Golubiewski Nicholson Services Rutland James W. Nicholson Church of Christ Charles Russell White Oak Cemetery Walker Funeral Nicholson Star Grange 778 Dexter Church of Christ Neva Radekin Nicholson Ronald Patty Nicholson John Ray Nicholson Hilliard Clara Goodwin Edward Margaret Love Musgrave Presbyterian Church Golda Powell Hurricane Robert Stone Goatiate Crow-Hassell Rufus Cromartie Y Twig
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