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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1977

Page

13

Easter Theme Used in Meeting

The United Methodist Women of Heath Church held a Monday night meeting using an Easter theme in music devotions and program material. Mrs Emerson Jones played Easter piano preludes and Mrs John Krawsczyn read a meditation.

Middleport United Methodist Women of Heath Church Emerson Jones John Krawsczyn Hayes Norman Vincent Peale Helen Steiner Rice M.L. French Response United Methodist Church Wendell Hoover Laura Hoover Krawsczyn Jack Bechtle Veterans Memorial Hospital Earl Knight

Athens County Calendar Busy With Clubs And Meetings

Local events list shows the Athens area hosting dozens of gatherings. Activities include ceramic arts workshops with Mrs. Dorothy Meyer, AA and community fellowship meetings, Girl Scout unit sessions, lodge and temple events, and Living in Community Series programs led by Dr. Alexandra Aldridge. The schedule notes times from afternoon to evening and venues across Athens, Glouster, Nelsonville, and Marietta.

Athens City Ohio University Women's Hobby Club Dorothy Meyer Wonder Hills Drive Alcoholics Anonymous N. Lancaster St Womens Aglow Fellowship American Legion Hall Xi Zeta Delta Beta Sigma Phi Edie Russ Adena Service Unit Black Diamond Girl Scout Council Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Baker Center Alexandra Aldridge United Campus Ministry N. College St Ohio Program In the Ohio Athens County Nabby Lee Ames Louage United Ca Ministry The Ohio Program In the Humanities

Athens Municipal Traffic Fines

A list of local traffic penalties includes Ralph D. Smarr speeding 50 plus costs. Thomas F. Sinclair reckless operation 50 plus costs. David D. Lyons im exhaust system 15. Bertha F. McGomery stop sign 10. Jerry W. Engle overload 143. Sammy D. Waldo expired license 23. and others with fines ranging from 10 to 28 dollars. One case, Paul D. Mayles as charged for criminal damaging with 10 day jail suspended on restitution. George D. Waderker license 28. multiple individuals cited for various infractions.

Ralph D. Smarr Martins Ferry Thomas F. Sinclair Irvine Hall David D. Lyons Chauncey Sia R. Jackson Hooper St Carl E. Pickens the Plains Bertha F. McGomery Logan Timothy S. Fox Paul D. Mayles Zanesville Wayne Gilchrist George D. Waderker Little Hocking Jerry W. Engle New Plymouth George R. Longfellow Cincinnati Sammy D. Waldo Lambert Miss Paula J. Barbe Morris Ave Kenneth L. Bay Sugar Grove Sharon E. Campbell Lucasville Terry R. Dingus Columbus Stephen D. Dzuro

Court notes list speeds and fines across multiple towns

A roundup of court actions shows numerous defendants from Richfield to Pomeroy charged with speeding and traffic offenses. Other cases include operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, disorderly conduct, petty theft, assault, red light violations, illegal parking, and driving while intoxicated with fines ranging from 10 to 300 dollars and jail sentences from three to five days.

Robert Hartman Mulberry St Logan John Richards Marietta Road Nelsonville Timothy L. Hatcher Walnut St Kroger’s Homer McWilliams Grover Street Roger Davis Ruth Hatfield Monroe St Gale E. Osborne Long Bottom Lonnie K. Taylor Middleport Harold Darst Rutland

Transfers of Real Estate and Death Estate Names

Meigs transfers Myrtle Walker deceased to Fred Shain for transfer in Racine. Bartelma Barber and heirs receive parcels in Olive Two. Cross estates transfer J Dillon Cross to Mary Roush in Sutton. McKinney and Hiad parcels in Salem Two. VanMeter transfers to Alvin, Alice, Thomas Mays in Olive. Gibbs parcels in Middleport to Gene and Dreama Hudson. Prater to Duncan section in Bedford Two. Irene Walker to Charles Abbot acreage in Olive Two. Ashley to Diana Ashley, lots in Middleport. Chevalier transfer lot in Reedsville. Betty Donovan guardian Nettie Smith to Donald and Edna Kouns, Syracuse lots.

Myrtle Walker Fred Shain Racine Bartelma Pauline Barber Howard Barbara J Leonard Shirley J. Barber Olive Two Danny M Vickee L. Barber Olive J. Dillon Cross Mary F. Roush Sutton Archie Eva McKinney Edward B. Hiad Salem William S. Cross Ina M. VanMeter Alvin B Alice Thomas Mays Janice E. Gibbs Gene D Dreama L. Hudson Middleport Roscoe C Betty Prater Robert F Sharon K. Duncan Bedford Two Irene Walker Charles Abbot David Ashley Diana Ashley Darrell P Nora Chevalier Edward Chevalier Reedsville Betty Donovan Guardian Nettie Smith Donald E Edna L. Kouns Syracuse

Weather Summary and Regional Forecast for Southeast Ohio and Nearby Areas

Thawed forecast shows Partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with highs in the 60s and 70s and a 10 to 20 percent chance of rain. Extended outlook calls for showers Saturday and Sunday then fair cooler conditions Monday with weekend highs mostly in the 70s and upper 60s to lower 70s. Lake Erie winds easterly 10 to 20 knots with 2 to 4 foot waves.

Ohio Northwest West Lake Shore West Central Central East Central Lake Erie

DISSOLUTIONS AND DIVORCES REPORTED IN AREA

DISSOLUTIONS GRANTED Barbara Garey and Robert Garey with Wintermute maiden restoration. Richard Reed and Lila Reed also dissolve. DISSOLUTIONS FILED Mark Hopkins and Debbie Hopkins. DIVORCES FILED Elbert Couch of Junction City and Bulinda Couch of New Lexington. MARRIAGE LICENSES Terry Swinehart 28 of Roseville and Lottie Perry 19 of New Lexington. Ronald Sarees 17 and Judy Evans 15 both of New Straitsville.

Barbara Garey Robert Garey Wintermute Richard Reed Lila Reed Elbert Couch Junction City Bulinda Couch New Lexington Terry L. Swinehart Roseville Lottie T. Perry Ronald L. Sarees Judy A. Evans New Straitsville

Quotations From NASD Show Interdealer Prices

Representative NASD quotations as of about 3 pm show interdealer prices. Markets change through the day and prices exclude markup and commission. Bueneve Fed S&L Cardinal Fund Telina Financial appear in the list with various figures and percentages.

Bueneve Fed S&l Cardinal Fund Telina Financial Eanam

Fines and Forfeitures Report From Perry Court

Perry Court records fines for Dave Dixon and John Megething on license revocation and DUI with jail and costs. Other names appear for speeding, endorsement failures, and motorcycle violations totaling small sums. Bond forfeitures list several individuals with vehicle and property-related entries and heirs in shared parcels.

Dave Dixon Zanesville John Megething Crooksville John West Jr Glouster James L. Wiggins Roseville Larry D. Wright

Athens Area Man John D. Rardin Dies

John D. Rardin of Athens born to John C. and Elma Cuckler Rardin, a 1932 Athens High School graduate who worked at the Waco Glider Plant and co owned Rardin Brothers Lumber Co. He leaves a son, two daughters, a sister, and three grandchildren. Private funeral Friday 3 p.m. at Hughes Funeral Home with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. visitation tonight 7 to 9.

Athens John D. Rardin John C Elma D. Cuckler Rardin Athens High School Ohio University Waco Troy Ohio Rardin Brothers Lumber Co Central Avenue United Methodist Church John W. Rardin Clayde R Olivia) Martin Barry M Vonnie Marie) Love Od Olson Clarice Eleanor Hughes Funeral Home John Palmer West Union Street

Births At Athens And Surrounding Areas

A list from several area families noting newborns and birth announcements. Names include Mr and Mrs James Estill of Athens with a daughter and Mr and Mrs Stephen Cochran of Jackson with a son, among others across Albany Glouster Nelsonville and McArthur.

James Estill Athens Stephen Cochran Jackson Cheryl Bing Healther Laughlin Lois Fri Julie Gareff Mary Rogers Tara Bolin Kathyrn Kirkendall Albany Edna Bingman Rose Gwilyn Glouster Franklin Eberts McArthur Luke Odenthal Nelsonville

Wesley Musser Murder Probe Continues In Rutland Area

Law enforcement keep investigating the Musser murder on New Lima Road near Rutland after he was shot by two intruders who robbed him of money and guns. A green avocado pickup with flame decals seen at the scene as officials urge witnesses to come forward. Funeral services for Mr. Musser scheduled Friday at Ewing Funeral Home with burial at Wells.

Pomeroy Musser New Lima Road Rutland Meigs County James Proffitt Forest Acres Park Ewing Wilbur Perrin Wells Cemetery George and Myrta McClure Musser Postal Department National Rifle Association Frances M Helen King Riley Kan Carmal Jewett Susan Musser

Local Notables Listed in Reader Receipts and Notices

Sherman Tillis Rutland Elmer VanMeter Pomeroy James Taylor Saginaw Mich Lillian Walker Middleport Roger Starcher Minersville Linda Bostick Betty McKnight Karen Hood Myrtle Durst Virginia Newton Tammy Ferguson Cynthia Holland Thurman Martin Jr George Foss Donald Vaughan Lois Small Roy Proffitt are named in a sequence of reader notices and community references. The list includes residents and places across Michigan and nearby towns, reflecting a cross section of local identifications.

Sherman Tillis Rutland Elmer VanMeter Pomeroy James Taylor Saginaw Mich Lillian Walker Middleport Roger Starcher Minersville Linda Bostick Betty McKnight Karen Hood Myrtle Durst Virginia Newton Tammy Ferguson Cynthia Holland Thurman Martin Jr George Foss Donald Vaughan Lois Small Roy Proffitt

Waterloo Preschool Registration Set in Waterloo Area

Preschool registration in the Waterloo School area will be April 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Parents must bring the child birth certificate and immunization records. The Athens Health Department will conduct screenings and provide oral polio vaccine. Kindergarten entrants must be 5 by Oct 1 and first graders 6. a $9 fee may be paid and refunds apply if the child moves away before school starts.

Waterloo Athens City- County

Emergency Runs Across Athens Prompt Medical Aid

Emergency runs report three medical calls in Athens. Ronald Bendles, 19, from Convocation Center to O'Bleness with a possible dislocated knee after a wrestling incident. George Foss, 61, from Spartan Inn Room 28 to Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center for unspecified issue. Valerie Bishop, 18, from Brown Hall to O'Bleness due to illness.

Ronald Bendles James Hall Convocation Center O’bleness George Foss Spartan Inn Room Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center Valerie Bishop Brown Hall

Mason Spring Cleanup Trash Pickup Schedule

Mason residents receive free curbside trash collection today and tomorrow as part of the spring cleanup program.

Mason

Notable Local Names Linked to Community Event

A list of residents including Mrs. Howard VanMeter Mary Lu Jones Lu Jean Kingery Mrs A W McKinney Carol Blakeman Melvin Green Mrs Ray Hill and Floyd Cox appears in a community notice likely tied to local affairs or an upcoming gathering.

Howard VanMeter Mary Lu Jones Lu Jean Kingery A.W McKinney Carol Blakeman Melvin Green Ray Hill Floyd Cox

Bands To Share Program At Logan High School

Logan High School and Mentor High School Symphonic Band organize an exchange concert Saturday at 8 p.m. in Logan High School auditorium with tickets at 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students. Mentor band members will arrive around 4 p.m. with police escorted buses. A reception and dance follow the concert with the Logan Dance Band playing the first half. Mentor members will stay overnight and return to Mentor Sunday around 1 p.m.

Logan Logan High School Mentor High School Mentor

Hocking County Secures Federal Flood Insurance

Logan Hocking County is eligible for federal flood insurance with immediate effect for the first 30 days after availability. After May 18 a 15 day waiting period applies. Commissioner James McLain thanked Prosecutor Chris Veidt Auditor Leonard Myers Engineer Larry Gerstner and U.S. Rep. Clarence Miller for expediting the process.

Logan — Hocking County James McLain Commission Chris Veidt Leonard Butch) Myers Larry Gerstner U.S Clarence Miller McLain

Raccoon Miners End Strike After Negotiations

Miners at Southern Ohio Coal No 3 Raccoon Mine and workers at Mines 1 and 2 returned to work after negotiations. The strike began over personnel and safety concerns with roving pickets having closed Mines 2 at times. A company official stated Mines 1 and 2 were operating.

Salem Center Southern Ohio Coal Co Raccoon Mine No. 2 Dave Baker

A new way to be born again

In this Family Weekly snippet readers are invited to explore a fresh path to renewal. The feature promises insight into spiritual rebirth and personal transformation with guidance aimed at a broad audience.

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Camp Otterbein Robert Bumgarner Norman Wayland Perry Mitch Walter Hayes Deanna Night School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Grover Center Bishopville Missionary Society Church of Christ Athens County Museum Corporation Albany Oes Bishopville Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Glouster Garden Club Pomeroy Lodge Washington County Southeastern Ohio Trinity Chapel Third and Wanater Street Marietta Charles Thomas Lodge Glouster Oof Temple Court News Fredric L. Wright Columbia Ave Mark R. Mason Betty VanMeter Vore Ridge Charles Dye W. Franklin St Robert J. Hine II Douglas Lash Basil Barton Thornville Sarah Engles Keith Petry Jerry Morrison Bidwell Calvin Engle Thomas Dorst Meigs Stetienery Oete National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce AP Laserphoto Texas South Dakota Lake Michigan Midwest Thurs C. L. Colmer John Ash Perry County Common Pleas Mark Howard Hopkins Debbie M. Hopkins Columbia Nati Corp Consol Inti Castal States Corp Communication Dayton Maleabie Dinner Bell Foods New World First Banc Group Funtime, Inc Financial Ind Corp Galveston Houston Gen S&l Corp Gibson Horan Co Greater Onio Corp Homewood Corp Hunt. Bancshares Hoosier Engineering Jaeger Machine Co Lancaster Colony Limited Maii Inc Mooney Broadcatt Mobile Concrete Nationwide Corp Nationwide Amer Nati. Corp Payco Americ Pike Natural Retail Mercyistences Wendy's Int W. W. Williams Co Worthington and Zondervan Corp Zondervan Corp W's Bia Aij First Banc Group OF Ohio, Inc Perry Court Robert L. Brady Wellston Donna D. Mayle Rendville Perry County Nancy L. Hurley Harold E Linda Lenig Somerset Reading Hester V. Moore Jimmie L Minnie L. Moore Richard C Susan C. Janusz Ada M. Maxwell Merritt Beryl Maxwell Hopewell Mount St. Mary Easler Donald Mays Union Furnace Charles Mulholland Clay Todd Howard Fisk Alice Hamilton Mary Hofstetter Bateman Ruth Klingenberg Bennie Glenn Paul Richards Hocking Valley Charles Heine Thomas Ervin Curtis Gail John Forrest Eloise Morley James Evans John Rardin Harold Caudill Charles Kittle Nott Donald Bentley Earl Goodin Brian Radcliff Walter Larhman Sandra Skeens Wesley Musser James Phillips James B. Phillips Holzer Medical Center Logan County W.va Benton Phillips Costie Leonard Phillips Martha Hall Phillips Earl Eztra Ernin Harts Cornelius Matthew Fort Carson Colo Nolen McAlister Malinta Helen Turbill Hartford Lucille Taylor Napoleon Dixie Colston Ballard Phillips Marie Ewing Funeral Home Frank Roach Front St Mount Carmel Medical Center Charles Emma Campbell Roach Carborundum Co Roach Lawrence Masonic Lodge Ironton Elks Lodge Freewill Baptist Church of Roberts Funeral Orville E. Lueck Oak Grove Cemetery Dorothy Hayhurst Bartlett Dorothy J. Hayhurst O’bleness Memorial Hospital Arnoldsburg W. Va Victor Brannon Warren Delta Kappa Gamma Valley View Garden Club Order of Eastern Star Herbert G Vere Brannon Bradley Doris) Davis Robert Juanita) Berdine Parkersburg Bartlett United Methodist Church Stump Funeral Home Grantsville Carolyn Hoskinson Emory Moyer Brannon Cemetery Stone-Matheney Chesterhill Bartlett Church Eastern Star Stone-Matheney Funeral Home Catherine Harkless Catherine Friel Harkless Mount St. Mary Hospital Owen Bridget Dyer Friel St. Augustine Catholic Church Clarence John Friel Murray City Alice Healy Athens Fire Squad Pleasant Valley Hocking Raccoon Family Weekly
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