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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1972

Page

6

Obituary notices from Athens area on April 1972

Area obituaries list Ivan Mack of Bucyrus and Terry Turner of Barberton among mourners. Also reported: Mrs Anna Moorman, Mary Easterling, Loni Warren, Thomas Hixenbaugh Sr, Roma Beal, Clem Inboden, Creola. Services and burial details follow for each, with churches and funeral homes named.

Nelsonville Loni Warren Poplar St Mount St. Mary Hospital David Lydia Manley Church of the Nazarene Florence Pitts Marie Coots Ruth Patton Lucille Monk Robert Charles Frank Jobs Henry Warren Funeral Home A. E. Miller Green Lawn Cemetery Pomeroy Roma Mahalia Stanley Beal Mercy Hospital Portsmouth Meigs County John Mary Stanley William Wayne Stanley Cleveland Paul Evelyn) Hicks Bristol Tenn Noel Leona) Young Dayton Martin Lucille) Wart Columbus Robert Stanley Jack Stanley Eugene Stanley Virgil Stanley Athens Ewing Funeral Home Jay Stiles Burlingham

Outlawed Defoliant Agent Orange Sought for U S Use

Washington sources report ranchers urge declaring Agent Orange military surplus for sale to graze land. EPA says unlikely stockpiles will be released. some Congress members press for use while others oppose. Disposal plans include burning at facilities with pollution safeguards.

Washington Congress Tal Protection Agency EPA Air Force Vietnam Defense Department South Vietnam U.S

Bricker alleges Army and Congress fail to probe nuclear missile exam cheating

Lt. Earl M. Bricker III, now in the Army Reserve, claims officers cheated on written tests that qualified them to command Nike Hercules missile units. He says investigations were incomplete and Congress lost interest after Army replies, risking national security if unqualified officers could not properly react in a crisis.

Norman Okla Congress Earl M. Bricker III Army Homestead Air Force Base Fla Cuba Key Biscayne White House Bricker House Armed Services U.S New Orleans Army Reserve Nike

Public Notices section invites review for local records

The Messenger urges readers to monitor public notices on government functions and to exercise access rights to public records and meetings. This reminder highlights transparency and avenues to learn about community actions and decision processes.

Election on tax levy in excess of ten mill limit Athens Ohio

The Athens City School District votes on a renewal tax levy of 5 mills for operating expenses at a special election May 2, 1972. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST. Chairman William A. Lavelle and Clerk William M. Howe announce the notice dated March 14, 1972.

Board of Education Athens City Ohio Athens Cit Athens County Board of Elections of William A. Lavelle William M. Howe

Tax Levy Vote For Trimble Local School District

Voters in Trimble Local School District Athens County Ohio will decide at the February 2 1972 election whether to impose an additional 4.70 mill tax for current operating expenses for the district. The levy would be continuous at the same rate, costing about 47 cents per 100 dollars of valuation, with the Athens County Board of Elections overseeing the process.

Federal Hocking School District Plans May 2 Special Election

The Federal Hocking School District in Athens County Ohio schedules a special election for May 2 1972 to decide on an additional six mill tax levy beyond the ten mill limit. The levy would run for a continuing period at a rate not exceeding six mills, equating to 60 cents per $100 of valuation. The notice is dated March 24 1972 and references election locations and procedural details.

Board of Education Federal Hocking Athens Ohio District of Federal Hocking Schools Hocking Board of Elections Athens County William A. Lavelle William M. Howe

STATE OF OHIO SEEKS BIDS FOR ATHENS AREA HIGHWAY WORK

The Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals until May 2 1972 for parts 1 through 7 of project 72 286 in Athens County. Work includes resurfacing with asphalt on routes ATH 33 ATH 50 ATH 56 and local streets in Athens city with lengths from 0.10 mile to 3.26 miles. Bidders must submit five percent certified or ten percent bid bond, plans on file, and bids may be rejected.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Wnr Athens Athens County Canaan Township Harris Avenue Columbia Avenue Peach Ridge Strouds Run Hall Department of Highways J. Phillip Richley

City of Athens Ohio invites bids for street improvements

The City of Athens invites sealed bids for Street Improvements 972 with bids due April 25 1972 at 12 00 noon. Bidders may inspect Information for Bidders Plans and Bonds at Evans Mechwart Hambleton Tilton consulting engineers City Hall Athens and purchase sets for 5.00. The city may waive informalities and reject bids. Bid security and wage requirements apply. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days. April 6 1971 Phillip Goldsberry Service Director.

City OF Athens Ohio City Hall Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc Suite 506 Phillip Goldsberry

Gallipolis Police Cite Motorist and Arrest Six Over Weekend

Gallipolis police cited one driver after a two car crash at 2 35 p m Saturday and arrested six others on counts including intoxication disorderly conduct driving left of center and speeding. Victims included Rex W Johnson 25 of Crown City Route 2 and Gerna C Ventees 61 of Logan W Va. No injuries were reported. A bicycle collision injured Ricky Wuerch nine of Gallipolis. A cattle truck struck a parked pickup owned by Edwin Smith of Bidwell Route 2 with no injuries. The arrested individuals are Ferrill A Lann Kenneth Boster Charles D Carter Ronald Dale Musgrave and Kellsie Roberts.

Gallipolis Roger Owen Bennett Bennett Second Street Court Street Rex. W. Johnson Crown City Johnson Ricky Wuerch Glendale Gerna C. Ventees Logan W. Va First Avenue Herbert Capper Edwin Smith Bidwell Locust Street Second Avenue Ferrill A. Lann State St Ronald Dale Musgrave Columbus Charles D. Carter Kenneth Boster Kellsie Roberts Nashville

Thurman Home Hit By Thieves

Gallia County report details two burglary cases over the weekend. Estill Blevens reported window entry and losses including clocks and a toaster. Charles Rice said a billfold with cash and tools was stolen from his car. Roy Gene Cook and Ralph K Jeffers were arrested for disorderly conduct and slated for court.

Gallipolis Thurman Gallia County Charles Rice Route 160 Roy Gene Cook West Virginia Ralph K. Jeffers

Bugg cited for DWI after Route 2 crash in Point Pleasant

Larry Bugg, 23, Henderson, was cited for driving while intoxicated by the West Virginia State Police after his car slid off Route 2 at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, striking a wire fence. Damages were light and no injuries were reported.

Point Pleasant Larry Bugg Henderson West Virginia Route 2 Bugg

Appointment of Ancillary Administrator in Virginia Teter Estate

Foster B Cornwell of Athens Ohio has been appointed ancillary administrator of the will annexed estate of Virginia Teter deceased with Parkersburg West Virginia. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated March 13 1972. Harold J Rose Judge Probate Division Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio.

Foster B Cornwell Cline S. Court Street Athens Ohio Virginia Teter Parkersburg Wood County West Virginia Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas Athens County

Group Named To Promote Egg Business

Ohio Director of Agriculture Gene R. Abercrombie appointed 21 men to a new committee to develop an egg marketing program. The group assists in qualifying producers and advises on details of Ohio's egg industry. Ohio already runs two marketing programs, Ohio Beef and Ohio Apples, both reported successful.

Columbus Ohio Gene R. Abercrombie Ohio Beef Ohio Apples Abercrombie

Moon Sliver Exhibit At Ohio Historical Center

A moon rock sliver collected by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong will be displayed at the Ohio Historical Center from April 1 to April 16. The exhibit coincides with the annual meeting of the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Neil A. Armstrong Ohio Historical Center Ohio Historical Society

Arrests Solve Thefts In Hocking County and Athens

Saturday arrests from Hocking County sheriff's office target recent car break-ins in Union Furnace area. Three local juveniles, three Haydenville teens, one Athens County juvenile, plus an Athens County adult, face delinquency and other charges as stolen items are recovered and returned to Athens and surrounding offices. A separate Jacksonville item notes a church meeting, while Point Pleasant police report intoxication charges against Melvin Halstead and James Ronald Smith.

Logan Hocking County Haydenville Athens County Union Furnace Paul Hartman Athens Melvin Halstead Lewis Street Point Pleasant James Ronald Smith

Two Accidents Reported In Meigs County

Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach investigated two crashes. Wanda Teaford of Portland rear endedEmma M. Knapp of Syracuse on Route 124 while Knapp slowed to turn. both were hospitalized with Teaford admitted and Knapp released with minor injuries. The second crash on Route 338 near Racine involved Lawrence Abels of Racine Route 2 who fell asleep and hit a guardrail. no injuries or citations reported. Damages listed as medium.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Syracuse Wanda Teaford Portland Emma M. Knapp Veterans Memorial Hospital Teaford Knapp Racine Lawrence Abels

Mexico Seeks Expansion of Fish Exports to United States

Mexico aims to double fish output in five years. Fifty new tuna boats were bought to raise tuna catch from 10,600 tons to 75,000 tons annually, while government shipyards produce about 200 shrimp boats per year to support the effort.

New York United States

Tenure Panel Slated at Ohio University

A panel discussion on Whither or Wither Tenure is set for Wednesday at Ohio University. Dr. Ted Foster will moderate from 4 p.m. in the Red Room, Speech Building. Panelists include Dr. Taylor Culbert, Dr. Edward Sanford, and Dr. Warren Rudhti.

Ohio University American Association of University Professors Ted Foster Taylor Culbert Edward Sanford Faculty Senate Warren Rudhti Ohio University Federation of Teachers

Two Sisters Missing In Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant police search for Vanessa Qualls 13 and Patricia Qualls 11 daughters of Mr and Mrs Benson Qualls of 112 Chesnut Street Henderson missing since 7 p m Sunday. Vanessa has brown hair brown eyes wears blue pants blue blouse and tennis shoes Patricia has brown hair hazel eyes wears red shorts and top blue socks and tennis shoes.

Point Pleasant Benson Qualls Chesnut St Henderson Vanessa Qualls Patricia Qualls

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Athens, Ohio Ivan T. Mack Bucyrus Galion Community Hospital Galion Kyger Charles and Harriett Tate Mack Columbus Business College New York Central Railroad Huber-Warco Co Mack Woodlawn United Methodist Church Demas Lodge Knights of Pythias Blue Lodge F&am Bucyrus Council Marion Knights Templar Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus France K. Hall Association Order of Eastern Star Cheshire Ada Reena Grover Mack E. Eileen Mack Fred C. Mack Wymond Grace) Bradbury Wise Funeral Home C. David Wright Oakwood Cemetery Terry D. Turner Barberton Barberton Citizens Hospital Dexter James A Clara Curry Turner Ohio University Firestone Rubber Co Akron Margaret Valois May Fenne Alexander Neva Schupbach New Martinsville Freda Kennedy Campbell Hickman Park Ave. West Anna Moorman Anna E. Moorman Springfield James Mary Carsey King Paul W Watsonville Calif George W Ralph Maude) Pinkerton Cora Grimes Elsie Walker Florida Jagers and Sons Funeral Earl Nichols Mary Easterling Mary Ella) Easterling Sackett St Cuyahoga Falls Akron City Hospital Jackson William and Mary Hiney Stuegill Fairview Mary Frame Lorene Sheppard G. R. (Riley) Easterling Kent Dennis Easterling Lewisburg Lyda Gray Clinton Rosa Easterling Susie Dabritz California Campfield- Hickman Funeral Home Fairview United Methodist Church Richard Wilson Fairview Cemetery T. Hixenbaugh Sr Thomas Hixenbaugh Sr Richland Ave Mount Carmel Hospital Bureau of Employment Services Nazarene Church Mabel Thomas Hixenbaugh Jr Grove City Bet Roma Beal Clem W. Inboden Creola Vinton County Joseph Emma Inboden Naomi Ona Karns Melba Hensler Grace Inboden McArthur Ervin Florence Johnston Allensville Wrightsel Funeral Home Willard Appleman Elk Cemetery Kathleen Ann Kehlmier Center Niles Brenda Trotter Reynoldsburg Pam Speros Patty Carpenter Canton Georgina Rezak Lebanon Karen Houze Chagrin Falls Charmaine Bennett Youngstown Alan G. Frazier Korea Senate Armed Services Committee Trimble Emai State WSCS Jacksonville The United Methodist Church Marena Schultz High Street Frances Sayre Meigs Mexico
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