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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1971

Page

7

Nelsonville Area Death Notices Chronicle

Nelsonville area death notices list Dow Martin 52 Seattle died at home with widow Kay and three children. Frank G Maffin 69 Nelsonville Route 1 died at home with wife Ruth and many children and grandchildren. services Saturday in Nelsonville area. William Ernest Grimes 84 South Side died in Charleston nursing home. services Saturday in Crow Hassell Funeral Home. Edith M Cottrill 65 Athens died after long illness. services Friday in Athens. David Loren Jones 9 Woodsfield died after noon illness. services Friday in Athens. Ethel M Collins 81 Albany Route 3 died in Albany nursing home. services Saturday in Vinton County. Edna Marie Hoodlet 75 Athens died at a son’s home. services Saturday in Athens. Joseph Lawrence Neal Sr 59 West Columbia dead on arrival. services 1:30 p.m. at Father's House Hartford. Leo Orville Rosser 72 McArthur Route 2 died at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. services Sunday. Amanda Stansberry 78 Glouster died at Southeast Ohio TB Hospital Nelsonville. arrangements pending.

Nelsonville Frank G. Maffin W. Franklin Sr George Jennie Maffin Ruth William Edwin Richard Gilbert Loretta Cunningham Columbus Wilma Cunningham Tona_ Barnhart Norma Platt Carbonhill Ruth Ann Shord Blanche Tanner Kathryn Patton Johnson Funeral Home John Minsker Green Lawn Cemetery Albany Ethel M. Collins Russell Nursing Home Vinton County Joseph V Harriet Eakin Wells Marian Strickler Centralia Wash Ora J. Zea St. Paris Sylvia Collins Grace Hall Mary E. Evans Donald C Radcliff Alva Jr Alva Harkins Chapel Harkins Cemetery Wrightsel Funeral Home Athens Edna Marie Hoodlet State St Harold Hoodlet Dairy Lane New Marshfield Alec Flora Liggett First Church of the Nazarene of Athens Grange The DUV Henry Roy Cline Edith Sherman Harry the Plains Hughes Funeral Home Jim Paul Stewart Clarks Chapel Funeral Point Pleasant Joseph Lawrence Neal Sr West Columbia Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason County Joseph D Mary Taylor Neal Neal Lakin State Hospital Fraternal Order of Police Marie Betty Russell Ralph Russell Mason Joseph Jr Harley D Dallas Tex Charles D Willie L Ronnie Ray Charles W Aliquappa Lydia Weathers Dimple Long Dorothy Bush Gallipolis Ferry Opal Gallipolis Father’s House Hartford Ira Wellman George Hoschar Graham Cemetery Foglesong Funeral Home

United States Plans Visa Speedups and China Policy Shifts

The article reviews U S moves to accelerate visa processing for Chinese nationals amid trade and currency controls, while noting cautious official stance. It recalls Nixon’s February state of the world message, China’s thaw after the cultural revolution, and new diplomatic contacts including Canada Italy Equatorial Guinea Ethiopia Chile Nigeria and Kuwait. It also covers U N General Assembly votes on seating the People Republic of China versus Nationalist China and U S worries about maintaining a two thirds majority in future decisions.

China Nixon Peking U.S Canada Italy Equatorial Guinea Ethiopia Chile Nigeria Kuwait United Nations United States

Pigeons Stolen During Burglary in Moline

Pigeon fancier Richard V. Bomelyn reported his pigeons vanished in a burglary that also took five suitcases of women's and children's clothing. He said the garage housing the birds was found open, but the door lock remained solid.

Moline Ill Richard V. Bomelyn Bomelyn

Douglas Seen Holding Supreme Court Seat

Washington AP reports Supreme Court Justice William C Douglas remains unlikely to face impeachment as renewed House efforts fall short of last year. Only 54 members back hearings this session, far from the 116 earlier. ongoing DOJ probes into organized crime links with Albert Parvin are also noted, though no facts connect Douglas.

Washington Supreme Court William C. Douglas House Douglas Emanuel Celler D-N.y Judiciary Committee Celler Gerald R. Ford Michigan Ford Celler Committee Justice Department Albert Parvin Parvin

42 GIs Killed In Vietnam in Week’s Toll Drops

AP dispatch from Saigon reports 42 American soldiers killed last week, the lowest in two months, with 318 wounded (down from 347). South Vietnamese losses include 523 government troops killed and 1,168 wounded. enemy casualties total 2,894 killed.

Saigon Vietnam U.S

West Virginia Redistricting Challenged by Civil Liberties Union

The West Virginia Civil Liberties Union sues in U S District Court over the 1971 state redistricting plan claiming the legislature rejected superior districting options and failed to seek mathematical equality among four districts. Secretary of State Rockefeller is named as defendant for control over filings and election procedures.

Charleston W. Va U.S West Virginia Civil Liberties Union John D. Rockefeller IV

New Honor For Prof

Milton R. Konvitz earns the longest biography in the first edition of Who's Who in the World. The Cornell law professor has 68 lines detailing his labor relations achievements in a biographical volume covering 25,000 people from 168 countries. Albert Sabin follows with 67 lines, and Joseph Papp with Buckminster Fuller tie for third with 66 lines.

Chicago Milton R. Konvitz Konvitz Cornell University Albert Sabin Sabin San Diego Calif New York Joseph Papp Hair Buckminster Fuller

Early signs of mental illness hint at later breakdown

Experts note mental and emotional illnesses rarely appear abruptly. Subtle early indicators let clinicians identify risk long before an actual breakdown.

Democrats Select Point Pleasant Mayoral Slate

Robert Peoples was chosen as the Democrat candidate for mayor at a Wednesday courthouse convention. Ruth Johnson was picked for city clerk, and council nominees include Everett Grimm Jr., Bill Buffington, Barbara Huffman, Troy Huffman, Stella Ball, Robert Johnson, Jack Juniper, Ralph Amos, Charles Taylor, Arnett Roush, and John Caudill.

Point Pleasant Robert Peoples English Rd Peoples George Ruth) Johnson Mason County George Johnson Everett Grimm Jr Bill Buffington Barbara Huffman Troy Huffman Stella Ball House of Delegates Eugene Ball Robert Johnson Twenty-first Street Jack Juniper Ralph Amos Charles Taylor Arnett Roush John Caudill

Supreme Court to hear Ohio judgment by default challenge

Overmyer Co claims an Ohio law allowing creditors to obtain court judgments without notifying debtors violates due process. The dispute stems from Frick Co demanding payment for a cold storage warehouse project and Overmyer saying the plant breakdown blocked funds. The case focuses on notification requirements in debtor judgments.

Washington U.S. Supreme Court Ohio D. H. Overmyer Co., Inc Kentucky Overmyer Frick Co Pennsylvania Frick

Duffy Lewis Remembers Pinch Hit For Babe Ruth

Bradenton Florida reminiscence recalls 1916 moment when Lewis pinch hit for Ruth with the Boston Red Sox. He recalls manager Carrigan asking him to bat for the Babe and delivering the hit that won the game. Lewis later played 1,459 American League games and was a regular Red Sox outfielder with Hooper and Speaker.

Bradenton Fla Duffy Lewis Duffy Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox Bill Carrigan Babe Nobdy Ruth George Edward Lewis Red Sox Harry Hooper Tris Speaker

Johnson Rumac ties eyed in Ohio University case

Dayton Journal-Herald and Plain Dealer detail ties between Jack Johnson and Rumac holdings linked to Ohio University. Reports cite stock options, in-house correspondence, and lease activity related to the Lakeview complex while government officials discuss a potential grand jury probe and conflicts of interest.

Johnson McGreevy Athens National Bank Journal-Herald Ohio U Lakeview University Alexander Rumac Ohio University The Gilligan Robert Tennenbaum the Plain Dealer the Messenger Athens Chamber of Commerce Ohio Tennenbaum Attorney General Attorney General's

Star Garden members donate tree and vases at April meeting

Star Garden Club held its April meeting at Miss Ruby Diehl’s home. A flowering crab tree was purchased for Forest Acres park. Members will donate vases to O Bleness Memorial Hospital Athens and bring them to next meeting. A regional meeting set for April 24 at Rutland with Friendly Gardeners as hosts. A $5 donation went to the George Thompson Kidney Fund. Prizes and prizes were awarded for arrangement and traveling prizes.

Dexter Star Garden Club Ruby Diehl Forest Acres Park Civic Committee O’bleness Rutland Jess Nelson George Thompson Kidney Fund Norman P. H. Nelson Orion Nelson Laurence Chapman G. B. Stout Robert Jewell Diehl James Nicholson Virgil Atkins

Soviet Lunokhod 1 Moon Car stamps released

MOSCOW AP says the Soviet Union issued four Lunokhod 1 mission stamps. The 10 kopek shows the mothership Luna 17 at landing, the 12 kopek features a control panel and radio telescope antenna with the legend Lunokhod 1 is controlled from the earth, the 16 kopek stamps depicts Lunokhod with a Lenin base relief inset. Designer: artist Rima Strelnikova.

Moscow Soviet Union Lunokhod Moon

Ordinance Authorizes Engineering Study On Water Plant Valves

Athens Ohio passes emergency measure to engage an engineer for a study removing check valves from inside the Water Treatment Plant to outside the building. The ordinance takes effect after mayoral approval with dates noted as 4-8 and 4-15.

Athens Ohio Harry B. Crewson Catherine Phillips Raymond Shepard

Public Notice of Foreclosure in Athens County Court

W P Clark files foreclosure suit in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio cause 25802 against Bartholmew J Fitzgerald and Martyn A Fitzgerald et al. property described as 50 acres in Ames Township beginning at section 12 6 13 with court dates set for May 20 1971. Judgment sought for 2580.85 plus interest and equitable relief.

Bartholmew J. Pitagerald Martyn A. Fitzgerald W. P. Clark Bartholmew J Fitzgerald Merlyn A. Fitzgerald Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Ames Athens Ohio Company Bartholmew J. Fitzgerald Marlyn A Fitzgerald Marlyn A. Fitzgerald Williams Rowland

Notice to Bidders for Dust Control on Township Roads

Canaan Township Trustees will receive bids until 9 oclock May 1 1971 for Dust Control using MC 70 or its equivalent. Price per gallon applied to township roads paid when funds are available. Quantity and timing to be decided by Trustees. Bond of 200 dollars required upon acceptance. Mail bids to Pauline Wright Athens Ohio.

Canaan Pauline Wright Ng No Athens Ohio

Appointment of Gail Fleming as Administrator in Ohio estate

Gail E Fleming of 24 Maple Street Athens Ohio is named Administrator of the Estate of Cora Fleming deceased late of Ames Township Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated April 9 1971 Judge Harold J Rose Probate Division Athens County Ohio 415 4-22 4-29

Gail £. Fleming Maple Street Athens Ohio Cora Fleming Ames Township Athens County Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas

Executrix Named for Clifton C. Coursey Estate

Notice states Fannie M. Coursey of 18 First Street Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of the Estate of Clifton C Coursey de Secete late of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 9 1971 Judge Probate Division Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio notice appears in editions April 15 22 29 1971.

Fannie M. Coursey First Street Athens Ohio Clifton C. Coursey de Secete Athens County Harold J. Rose Common Pleas Court

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Dow Martin Seattle Dow Nancy Martin Nelsonville High School Air Force Boeing Aircraft Co Kay Seattle, Wash William E. Grimes William Ernest Grimes Southside House of Mercy Mason Countian New York Central Harmony Baptist Church Maude Holland Grimes Charles B. Smith South Charleston Alice Pittman Cranberry Lloyd Burford Woodrow Crow-Hassell Elizabeth Caudill Pine Grove Edith Cottrill Edith M. Cottrill Avon Place O’bleness Memorial Akron High School United Methodist Church John W Richard J Joe) Green Dianne Green William E. Mitchell Hughes Funeral Donald Saum W. Union Street David L. Jones Mrs. Edna Hoodlet David Loren Jones Arthur and Judy Robinson Jones Woodsfield Jimmie Lori Ann Walter Jones Mary G. Robinson Emma Jones Charles Hendershot Joseph L. Neal Sr Leo O. Rosser Glenn A Creola Ora M. Rosser McArthur Jerry Griffith Putman Cemetery Amanda Stansberry Glouster Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital van Fossen Funeral Home Wranglers Jamaica Bowman’s Bept Chauncey, Ohio Bowman's Goldberg High ST Glouster, Ohio CLU West Virginia Democrat Dayton Rutherford Thomas R. Lloyd Cambridge Secretary of State’s Department of Cleveland Plain Dealer Star Garden Reds S. Maple Street Amesville, Ohio Bartholmew J. Fitzgerald Stimson
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