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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1977

Page

8

Community group notices and meetings listed in Athens area

Local clubs and organizations schedule meetings across ATHENS CITY and surrounding areas including Sigma Phi Gamma and PEO chapters, Alexander Band Boosters, VFW posts, Kiwanis, Masonic lodges, Job's Daughters, American Legion posts, and Granges with times around 6 to 8 p.m. plus public board session in Nelsonville-York High School.

Alexander Band Boosters Ladies Ai Githam Frank Post VFW New Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Trimble Lodge F&am Job's Daughters Glouster Masonic Temple Nelsonville

Auto Destroyed by Fire on Route 374

Logan Ohio. James E Hart reported his 1972 auto stalled several times before the engine caught fire on Route 374 between Rock House and Route 678. Good Hope Two firemen from Rockbridge arrived but could not stop the blaze. Sheriff deputies stated the vehicle was destroyed.

Logan Columbus Rock House Hocking County

Retired Education Professor Dies in Englewood Florida

Dr. George Edward Hill 69 distinguished professor emeritus of Ohio University died March 28 at his Englewood home. Born in Bellaire Michigan he studied at Albion College and Northwestern. He taught 40 years including 26 in Ohio U College of Education. Survived by wife Beatrice and four daughters and others. Memorial service held March 31 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Venice Florida. Contributions suggested to church building fund.

Englewood Fla George Edward Hill Ohio University Bellaire Mich Albion College Northwestern University College of Education Ohio U Hill Phi Beta Kappa North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Ohio School Counselors Association Baker First United Methodist Church Athens Trinity United Presbyterian Church Venice Beatrice Daniel B State College Charlotte Hill Bradenton Janet Ball Canterbury N.H Judy Veney Chapel Hill N.C John Olive Ball Lauderdale-by-the Sea Dorothy Peck Raleigh John Parrett Point Pleasant Ada Mae Looney North Park Drive Vansant Pleasant Valley Hospital Hitchins Oscar Gillam Peggy Ann Chaney Lonnie Bowling Jim Ellixson Orlando Ray Whiteman Kirkland Memorial Gardens Santa Ana Calif Hall Grover Hall Athens High School McBee Co California Douglas Jr Loyola Law College Los Angeles Ronald Suzy Berkley Cypress Pattie Sellers Denver Colo Russell Paul San Antonio Texas Elsie Brown Madge Ballinger Mary Dunn Dayton Nellie Smiles) Coury Hall Vesta Rathburn Brown Funeral Home 17Th Street Gallipolis John Webster Jagers Richard Connie Halley Jagers Holzer Medical Center Jake Halley Crown City John Jagers Clarksville Tenn Joan Crawford Otho Burdette Goldie Haskins Providence Ernest Baker Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home William T. Ham Macon Henry Lena Ham Moose Lodge Gallia County Vesta Gordon Ham Jean Ham Roland Ham Helen Fleeta Alburquerque N.M Miller Funeral Home Samuel Thompson Gravel Hill Cemetery France New Lexington Marie B. Stuch Baker Bernard Austin Tex Roy Mary) Beougher Warner Ruby) Lehman Hubert Baker Logan Roberts Funeral Home Mario Serraglio Fairview Cemetery Hocking County Clyde Casto Thomas Memorial Hospital Charleston Jackson County Levi and Dorcas McCoy Casto Gay Caste Emma Rayburn Steubenville Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Wilbur Baxter Thomas Malcom Lone Oak Cemetery

Weather summary for Monday April 4 1977 Southeast Ohio forecasts

High yesterday 59, low 41. Rain and thunderstorms with localized flooding expected tonight in Southeast Ohio. Tuesday cooler with 45 to 50 high and near total precipitation chances. Extended outlook fair midweek, showers possible Friday. Lake Erie winds 20 to 30 knots with 4 to 8 foot seas.

Ohio University C. L. Colmer U.S Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore Lake Erie

Cleaning Closes Schools in Nelsonville Water Shortage

In Nelsonville today a clean water shortage led officials to close Nelsonville-York Schools and Tri-County Joint Vocational School while filters were cleaned at the reservoir. Water will be refilled by Tuesday and Hocking Technical College remained open.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Tri-County Joint Vocational School Hocking

Mines 1 and 2 operate as 3 sealed in union dispute

Mines 1 and 2 of the Southern Ohio Coal Co. were working while Raccoon Mine 3 remained closed amid a dispute over alleged threats to a union safety officer. Talks occurred at Raccoon with workers off the job for over a week. The UMWA calls the stoppage a wildcat strike. Earlier, masked pickets halted work at Mines 1 and 2 last week, though no picket lines were present today.

Salem Center Southern Ohio Coal Co Raccoon Mine United Mine Workers of America

Church Plans Ministry Four Night Event with Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell founder and director of New Hope Street Ministry in Newport Kentucky and Cincinnati will lead four nights of ministry at People's Church Route 50 East Canaanville starting Wednesday. Services begin at 7 each night with the theme Knowing Your s.

Chuck Russel Athens High School Kentucky Christian College Moreland State University The People's Church Route 50 East Canaanville New Hope Street Newport Cincinnati

Patrol Violations and Fines Reported Across Area

A list of individuals cited for traffic and public order offenses shows fines ranging from 15 to 143 dollars plus costs. Notable entries include Nancy Lou Warner, John G. Tomlin, and multiple open container and speeding cases across several towns and states.

Nancy Lou Warner State St Jean F. Fieler Morris Ave John G. Tomlin Coolville Charles W. Gleschner Nordquist Rose Ave Berard C. Coney

Nelsonville Mayor’s Fines Reported for Local Offenses

Summary of misdemeanor fines includes Pauline B. Wheatcraft of Route 1 for petty theft at Krogers with a $50 penalty Edward Dites of Route 1 for shoplifting at Krogers a $26 fine for Sultan Zalmat of Athens and a $25 penalty for Brent L. Ricketts of Nelsonville for failure to control a vehicle in an accident Timothy L. Pancake of 516 Jackson St. is listed without a shown amount.

Pauline B. Wheatcraft Nelsonville Krogers Edward Dites Sultan Zalmat Athens Brent L. Ricketts Timothy L. Pancake Jackson St

Meigs Deputies Arrest Three Adults and Six Juveniles

Meigs County deputies led by Sheriff James Proffitt arrested three juvenile girls, two juvenile boys, and an 18 year old near Minersville Cemetery for drinking and marijuana remnants found in a nearby car. The adult, Ricky D. Seyler of Pomeroy, faced charges of contributing to delinquency of minors and possession of a controlled substance. Juveniles were released to parents pending juvenile court hearings. Later a 17 year old female from Hartford, drinking beer, was detained with Roger Shamblin 21 and Randy Smith 18, both Hartford residents, charged with contributing to a minor and released on bond for Friday county court hearing. Sheriff commended County Juvenile Officer Carl Hysell for assistance.

Pomeroy New County James Proffitt Minersville Cemetery Ricky D. Seyler Carl Hysell Hartford Roger Shamblin Randy Smith Proffitt Hysell

Court News Roundup: Multiple Defendants Face Speeding and DUI

A series of court notices lists defendants from Ohio towns including Addison Lorraine Leber Toledo and Springfield facing speeding charges with $15 fines each. Other cases cite unsafe vehicle violations, a DWI sentence of 30 days, and various fines including $150 for permitting a minor to operate a vehicle. Additional entries include bonds and small fines for speeding across multiple locales.

Jerry L. Johnson Addison Russell P. Martin Lorraine L. Leber Craig E. Conger Susan D. Martin of Toledo Jock Brewer West Salem N.C Rod J. Buchanan Columbus Cyril J. Browning Zanesville Luong A. Chan Athens Kevin Gallagan Keanenk Oteka Hhodeen Miss Steve K. Kelly Murray City Robert G. Jetton Thomas P. Hanson Springfield Harry E. Stewart Middleport Martin J. Chasteen Vinton Clarence McDaniel Rutland

Land Transfers of Hocking and Surrounding Counties

A dense list of property transfers across Hocking, Marion, Falls, Laurel and surrounding counties. Multiple deeds involve owners such as Patricia Diehl, Orville Mullins Jr., Lois Mullins, Gerald Fitzgibbon, Board of Park Commissioners, and Richard Meade with various parcels including parts of sections 7 18 29 and 30 in ranges 18 17 and 22.

Leonard W Tracy Opal Tracy Frank Castilitz Judith Castilitz Wayne DeWitte Ariene C. DeWitte George W Christine Chapman Dorothy Ann Griffith Clarence Nimon Harold Nimon Rose Nimon Thomas P. Mattocks Alberta Mattocks R. Jess Mattocks Florence Mattocks Jeannette Hutsler Charles Hutsler June Yunker Edward Yunker Margaret Teresian McCleery Carol D. Meade Benton Joseph M. Bazell Deborah A Bazell Robert E. Miller Mona N Miller Adataaioes Gene Sierra Carbon Hill Earl F. Dunbar Gretchen B Dunbar Ernest L. Wasem Betty J. Wasem Jesse Vorhees Velma Vorhees Paul L. Beach Audnn G. Beach Laurel Charlies O Davis Marilyn D Davis Douglas A Flannery Barbara M Flannery Good Hope David C. Brown Bonnie L. Brown Aaron J. Cunningham Donna B Cunningham Starr Paul Grimm David F Graham Lona R. Graham Green Harold Eigensee Margaret James T Eigensee Laurel Two William C. Swanson Mary Ann Swanson Donald E. O'Neal Evelyn R. O'Neal Joseph Phillips Mary Phillips William I. Howdyshell Wilma J. Howdyshell John T. Long Shirley Ann Long James P. Davis, Jr Max E. Kennedy Judith M Kennedy Howard A. Shaver Rosemary Shaver Falls William E. Wright Mabel Jean Wright Ohio Power Co Louise G. Flaningan Ernest L. Flaningan James E Flaningan David L. Flaningan James E. Flaningan Janice Cast Flaningan Ernest Flannigan Robert L. Meredith Laura J Meredith Marjorie E. L Marion Carol C. Harsh Claudia B. Harsh Derald R. Mundy Joan M Mundy Lot Logan

Meigs Court Fines For Speeding in Various Jurisdictions

Meigs Court fined Marvin Stafford of Syracuse ten dollar? correction. Noted fines include Marvin Stafford Syracuse driving while intoxicated one hundred fifty dollars, Robert E Hostiller Lexington Kentucky ten dollars, William R Imboden Rutland thirteen dollars, David A Roush New Haven twelve dollars, all for speeding.

Marvin Stafford Syracuse Robert E. Hostiller Lexington William R. Imboden Rutland David A. Roush New Haven

Property Transfers Reported in Ohio and Lebanon Districts

A series of affidavit and transfer deeds recorded in Middleport Racine Rutland Lebanon Salisbury and nearby areas. Names include Erma E Jesse Hertha Jesse Norbert W Compton June Wickersham Clara Byer Caldwell Elizabeth Byer Jackson Estella Byer Rita Caldwell Little Lois Johnson James Nelson Caldwell and others with multiple parcels and sections noted in Pomeroy Middleport Rutland Racine Lebanon.

Erma E. Jesse Hertha Jesse Norbert W. Compton June Wickersham Pomeroy Erma Jesse Byer Clara Byer Caldwell Elizabeth Byer Jackson Middleport Estella Byer James Nelson Caldwell Rita Caldwell Little Lois J. Johnson Allen E. Jenkinson James A Taylor Arthur A Irene Taylor Salisbury Maggie Leo Whittington Ray G Freda P Searles Rutland Juanita V Charles R. Cozart Samuel W

Jackson Driver Faces DUI and Related Offenses

Floyd A. Jordon of 116 McKittrick Ave Jackson given false information to an officer plus speed and DUI. Leon Spearry of 109 Wisconsin Ave intoxication with $32 forfeited. David Sharp of Wellston Route 3 in toxication with $32 bond. Thomas Michael of 224 Bennett Ave Jackson reckless operation and DUI with a $275 bond.

Floyd A. Jordon McKittrick Jackson Leon Spearry Wisconsin Ave David Sharp Wellston Thomas Michael Bennett Ave

Hospital notes list newborns and relatives in the Athens area

The hospital notes mention numerous newborns and relatives across Athens and surrounding towns including Rohm in Athens a son Frecker in Pomeroy a son Rader in Coolville a daughter Windle in Athens Hamden Kirby Dowdy Gilliland Adams Stanton Coler Llewellyn Curry Link Smart Oliver Love Keirns Jeffers Poling Roberts Scott Manning Snider Koepfer Sayre Perry Burk Pickett Todd Rutter Shepard Marcus Dishong Simms Saunders Perry Whyte and others in Nelsonville Carbon Hill and surrounding communities.

Robert Windle Athens Trent Kirby Hamden Nancy Dowdy Chauncey Gary Gilliland McArthur Pamela Adams Nelsonville Richard Stanton the Plains Floyd Coler New Marshfield Eric Llewellyn Julia Curry Kathryn Link Eleanor Smart Barbara Oliver Orville Love Lula Keirns Bradley Jeffers Deanna Poling Vinnie Roberts Carlene Scott Johnny Manning Isabelle Snider Laurel Koepfer Maynard Sayre Joan Perry Mary Burk Jeremy Pickett Robert Todd Rutter Phillip Shepard Ivan Marcus

Thefts Reported in Meigs County and Local Arrests

Meigs County deputies investigated a hay and feed theft at Duane Jordan’s Albany Route 3 barn and a damaged mailbox at Leonard Stover’s Racine Route 2 home. Arrests included Donald Stobart for disorderly conduct and assault, Ronald Deem on bad checks, and Doris McDonald on contributing to delinquency and failing to appear.

Pomeroy Meigs County

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Athens City Sigma Phi Gamma Strathmore Blvd PEO Wilson Smith Columbia Ave Athens County Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial Paul Murphy James S. Cox Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace City Hall Child Guidance Circle CCL Harold Billups Eden Place David Holdren Kenney Memorial Wesleyan Church Glouster Boy Scouts McCann Fredrick Post Legion Home Glouster Jacksonville Lodi Grange Albany Grange Hall Amesville Grange Grange Hall Nelsonville-York City Board Room Buchtel Ginger Dahl Navy Thomas C. Kolstad North Vietnam Aaron Kostad George Hill Douglas Hall Ada Looney Jagers Infant William Ham AP Laserphoto Atlantic Coast Carolinas New England Midwest Great Lakes Plains West Coast Florida Trevy Baker Stephen D. Dzuro Marlon D. Buckley Lancaster St Paul James Brackey Medina Samuel P. Ebien Gary L. Weisenberger East State St Gary V. Conkey Hickory St Donald W. Buchanan Chan Kwan Chow Lester M. Hawk Coalville Ane Hawk Carl E. McPherson Stewart James R. Pincelli Valley Acres Edward G. Wilson Pennsboro W.va Balanger LeRoy Boykin Ironton Robert L. Brennan Rex E. Brinker Palm Harbor Gary A. Bryan William J. Burkhart Powhatan Robert W. Busch Perrysburg James W. Cupp Chillicothe Donald A. Darrohn Benson, Ariz Gregory J. Davis Parkersburg Samuel L Douglas Charles E. Garber Strasburg Harold H. Harless Janet L. Hennen Karen D. Hiehle Belpre Lawrence Horwitz Livingston N.J Lewis P. Keim Pittsburgh Wilson J. Warner Cairo Edgar P. Wariiner Dover Delbert P. Welch Joseph Wee Patro Meigs Court News Hocking County Common Pleas Lawrence E. Slack Canton Perry L. Case Ann Elkins Yorksville Ray W. Warren Shadyside Stephen P. Ward Proctorville Jerry L. Miller Powerll Theodore R. Woods Meigs Court O’bleness Topic Rohm George Frecker Joseph Rader Mount St. Mary Jerry Dishong Henry Simms Lawrence Saunders Judith Perry Regina Whyte Golda Filter Richard Duffy Walter Bolen John Richards Delmar Guess James Largent Leta Tigner Lillian Kane Paula Tolliver Chery Logan
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