Meigs Officials Nab Escapee From Alabama
Meigs County sheriff reports the arrest of James Glenn Odem 26 an Alabama penitentiary escapee at Pomeroy after a 45 minute stakeout. Odem tied to altered money orders and had allegedly been traveling with a woman named Watson while being tracked by postal authorities. A deputy blocked the vehicle on Spring Avenue near Naylor's Run after it matched the suspect description and license plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alabama State Penitentiary
Meigs
James Proffitt
James Glenn Odem
Alabama
Miss Watson
United States
U.S
Proffitt
Cincinnati
Spring Avenue
Condor Street
Naylor's Run
Brubalter
Hospital Notes Names and Residences Listed in Record
A list of patients and relatives appears with names and home towns including Reedsville Glouster New Marshfield Hamden Logan Athens Athens and Bryan among others. The compilation names Mr and Mrs Randall Butcher Mrs Dennis Benedum Dorothy Parsons Vera Bean Letha Williams Harry Thornton Lorena Smith and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Benedum
Reedsville
Paul Martin
Glouster
Lynda McClune
New Marshfield
Frank Gray
Hamden
Dorothy Parsons
Vera Bean
Letha Williams
Harry Thornton
Lorena Smith
Keith Gwinn
Daniel McIntorf
Norman Staats
Benjamin Bingman
Tillie Burchett
Della Smith
Building For Plants Is Topic
A Greenhouse Construction Seminar will be held May 7 from 9 to 11 am in the Horticulture Department at Tri-County Joint Vocational School. It targets greenhouse owners and managers in Hocking Perry Athens and Fairfield Counties and covers double layer poly plastic frames costs and heating and ventilation. Registration and a $2.50 manual fee are required before April 28 by calling Cathy Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Tri-County Joint Vocational School
Hocking
Perry
Athens
Fairfield
Cathy Evans
Pomeroy Group To Meet At Rutland Friday
Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR will gather Friday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Vernon Weber home in Rutland. Guest speaker Mrs Richard Henderson will speak on the Ohio Room in Constitutional Hall Washington D C Hostesses are Mrs Lawrence Milhoan and Mrs Edward Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jonathan Meigs
Dar
Vernon Weber
Rutland
Richard Henderson
Ohio
Constitutional Hall
Washington, D.C
Lawrence Milhoan
Edward Foster
Miller Seeks Approval for River Projects
In a memo dated April 5, Miller asks Secretary Clifford Alexander to favorably consider the Logan Nelsonville flood control projects. The request targets approval by the Board of Engineers and Senate committees for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Clifford Alexander
Logan-Nelsonville
Alexander
Miller
Board of Engineers For
Senate Committees
Pomeroy Meigs Senior Citizens Group Reaches Half County
Pomeroy Meigs County senior citizens group reports about half of the county's senior population joined its membership. The organization notes roughly 2,000 members reflecting strong local outreach and participation.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Yeogee
el Need i
Bee
Weather summary for Ohio districts April 11 1977
Southeast Ohio forecast calls for clear tonight with lows in the 50s and mostly sunny warm Tuesday with highs in the low 80s. Extended outlook shows continued warmth with possible thundershowers midweek. other regions report varied clear to partly cloudy conditions and low to mid 80s highs. Lake Erie winds 20 to 30 knots with 4 to 6 foot waves.
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Ohio University Geography Department
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Ohio
West Lake Shore
East Lake Shore
East Central Northeast
Central
Lake Erie
Morgan County Kindergarten and First Grade Registration Details
Registration for Morgan County children entering kindergarten or first grade in the 1977 school year requires birth certificates and immunization records. Madeline Fisher will administer vaccines from the Morgan County Health Department at various times and locations with a special Thursday evening session for working parents at McConnelsville School.
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Mcconnellville
Morgan County
Madeline Fisher
Morgan County Health Department
Homer Union
Malta
York
McConnelsville
McConnelsville School For
Damaged Cycle Fire Investigations Ongoing In Nelsonville
Fire damaged a motorcycle at the Ivan Smart residence on County Road 1 near Poston School. Fire fighters arrived to extinguish it. cause remains undetermined. A brush fire off Route 278 in Starr Township, Hocking County, was contained by U S Forest Service before arrival. About one acre burned on private property. two fires statewide burned nearly 25 acres. Officials warn higher fire risk with windy, dry conditions.
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Nelsonville
Ivan Smart
Poston School
Route 278
Starr Twp
Hocking County
U.S. Forest Service
State Division of Forestry
Letart
Guysville
Athens Luncheon and Spring Dance Reservations Asked
Reservations for the April 14 luncheon at the Sportsman should be to Judy Moffitt by today. Reservations for the spring dance are due by April 16. The 11 30 a.m. luncheon program features the OU Barbershop Quartet.
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Athens
The
Sportsman
Judy Moffitt
Sue
OU Barbershop Quartet
Area death notices honor Carr Liggett OU alumnus
Funeral services were held at Knotwood Cemetery for Carr Liggett 82 of Village in Waverly Ohio University graduate and former AOA leader. He served in France as a WWI lieutenant and built a large advertising firm with 15 million in billings. He contributed to Alden Library and wrote extensively, earning the Alumni Association Merit and laureate titles. Surviving family includes daughter Hazel Liggett Kline and four grandchildren.
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Logan
William Blum
Walhending Ave
Riverside United Methodist Hospital
Columbus
Rockbridge
Solomon
Matilda Cotterman Blum
Single Furniture Co
Trinity United Methodist Church
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Grace Shaw Blum
James
Shirley) Shaw
Lynn
Ken Shaw
Edna Blum
Leonard Lyke
R. W. Faulkner
Oak Grove Cemetery
Coolville
George Malcolm
Canton
Reedy
W.va
Samuel
Okey of Glouster
White Funeral
David Lyons
Waverly
Knotwood Cemetery
Mayfield
Carr Liggett
Village
Liggett
Ohio University
University
National
France
Cleveland
National Ohio University Alumni Association
Board Academy
Alden Library
Alumni Association
Rowfant Club
Ohio Poetry Society
Hazel Thomas Liggett
Charles W
Marjorie) Kline
Nelsonville
Carl Floyd North
Lancaster Fairfield Hospital
Haydenville
John W. and Bell Telephone Co
Esther Wilson North
Henry
Wanda Jean) Yacobellis
William Edward
Lancaster
Clyde
Effie) Anderson
Pete
Clara) Leflein
Robert Yacobellis
Judy Harris
Benjamin North
Winnie North
Della Linton
Johnson Funeral Home
Mike Yarbrough
Grant Layman
Vandalism Report At Eastern High School Investigated
Meigs County deputies probe a glass door damage at Eastern High School believed caused by a .22 caliber gun shot early Saturday. In Rutland Route 1, a resident reports theft from a burned home on Beech Grove Road, including a gas light, fuel oil tank, bricks, and a sawed off light.
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Reedsville
Meigs County
Eastern High School
Meigs County Sheriff's Department
Rutland
Beech Grove Road
Two Injured in One Car Crash on Route 56
Curtis F. Skeens. 20. Jackson Route 6. drove off Route 56 and overturned. He and passenger Louann Miller, 22, Oak Hill. injured. Skeens cited for excessive speed. Hocking County Sheriff reports.
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Logan
Noes Saltie Senter
Hocking County
Athletic Fund Report Details Nelsonville York Schools
Nelsonville York City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Hillyer lists athletic account activity. As of March 29 the balance was 359.84 with no receipts. expenditures totaled 49.18 for track entry fee paint lumber and baseball umpires. The April 6 balance stood at 310.66 with no outstanding bills.
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Nelsonville
Jack Hillyer
Nelsonville-York City
Mines Operating After Two-Week Stop in Meigs County
All three Southern Ohio Coal Co. mines in Salem Center Meigs County resumed operations after a two week stoppage that idled about 1500 miners at times. The strike began over a safety dispute at Mine 3 and spread to the other two mines today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center
Southern Ohio Coal Co
Meigs County
Hartman Pleads Innocent in Justice Funds Case
Logan Paul E Hartman of Zanesville Avenue former County Sheriff pleads innocent to charges tied to using funds from furtherance of justice while in office. Attorney Robert Lilley represents Hartman as recognizance bond of 2500 dollars is set by Judge Stilwell with no additional conditions.
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Logan
Paul E. Hartman
Zanesville Avenue
Upright
Hartman
Robert Lilley
James E. Stilwell
Community club and lodge notices in Athens area
Local clubs and organizations host meetings and events across Athens and nearby towns. Initiations, degrees, tours, and boards are planned at Masonic Temples, churches, and schools with times from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., plus a Heimlich method demonstration and a volunteer silent auction.
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Heimlich
Cooperative Service
Union St
Athens
City Hall
Two Logan Drivers Hurt in Route 664 Collision
State Highway Patrol reports a Sunday crash on Route 664 at Route 33 left two motorists injured. Janet Lange, 60, suffered whiplash and was treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Donald Ellinger, 16, sustained a broken leg and was moved to Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after initial care at Hocking Valley.
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Logan
State Highway Patrol
Donald Ellinger
Janet Lange
Ellinger
Lange
Emergency runs reported in Middleport and Pomeroy
Emergency runs across Middleport and Pomeroy include multiple medical transports. Don Kelly moved to Holzer Medical Center at 8 20 a m. Ted Longstreth sent to Veterans Memorial Hospital at 3 53 p m. In Pomeroy Mrs Dale Chester Road to Veterans Hospital for possible stroke at 7 58 a m. OE Siete treated at 7 28 p m and Dailey to Veterans Memorial at 6 38 a m Sunday. Sherman Roberts to Holzer at 9 16 a m.
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Don Kelly
Sixth
Main Streets
Holzer Medical Center
Medical
Ted Longstreth
Russell Street
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Dale Chester Road
Veterans Hospital
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Veterans Memorial
Sherman Roberts
Holzer
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O’bleness
Mr and Mrs. Randall Butcher
Hocking Valley
James Evans
Curtis Gail
Charles Klingenberg
Frank Frazier
Charles Maple
Anita Christel
Lillie Deer
William Starner
Frank
Mount St. Mary
Freddie Perry
Lawrence Taylor
Bryan
Helen Braglin
Cathy Baden
Verna Pancake
Kathleen Anderson
AP Laserphoto
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New England
Western Gulf
Southern Plains
Western Plains
Minnesota
Morgan
Big Bunny
Walter Mondale
Washington
the Bunny
AP Laserphote
Mondale
Mike Berman
David Parsons
Point Pleasant
David Rosco Parsons
Madison Ave
Jackson County
David and
Dolly Bennett Parsons
City of
Sanitation Department
Grace Bible Baptist Church
Sheila Kay Parsons
Essie Lane
Ruth Bonecutter
Wanda Henry
Mary Thornton
Bessie Fultz
Dorothy McKinney
Springfield
Robert Parsons
Racine
Department of Fine Arts
Memorial Auditorium
Louella Dean
Arlington
Louella Cunningham Dean
Doctor's Hospital
Athens County
Russell J. N. Dean
C. B
Judy) Laughlin
James Dean
Lewistown
Ives
Loda Rittgers
Loda B. Rittgers
Midland Place
Marion Twp
Thomas and
Matilda Siemen Brown
Ray
Ralph Brown
Floyd
Kenneth Brown
Harley Brown
Dayton
Don
Pauline) Swinehart
Uniontown
Phillip Es
Leonard-Lyke
Carl North
Donald Dewey Johnson
Trimble
Legg
Elizia
Effie Crawford Johnson
Oames
Dorothy
Jumbus
An Thom
Donna Lee) Turnhagen
Wendell Vermilion
Maplewood
Margaret Tope
Gallipolis
M. Tope
Bidwell
Green Twp
John Isaac
Christina J. Cox O'Dell
Wendall Tope
Lowell Tope
Ewington
Mary Pitsford
Miller Funeral
Charles Friends
Athletic Fund
Athens City
Ces
Athens Masonic Temple
Evelyn Ward
E. State St
Ruth Baughman
Federal Hocking Farm
Fenton Glass Company
Williamstown
W. Va
Albany Cbs
Masonic Temple
Glouster Kiwanis Club
United Presbyterian Women Executive Board
P. L
Paramathia Lodge
F&am
Athens Emblem Club
Boy Scouts
Scout
Jacksonville
Athens County Glouster
Middleport
Pomeroy Squad
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