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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1973

Page

3

Death notices span several Ohio towns in Athens and Gallia

Obituaries list Victoria Terrell of Athens Route 4 and Torch resident Shawna Rae Powell among others. The notices name survivors including spouses children and grandchildren and note prior relatives. Services and burial details are provided with locations at St Pauls Church Mount Calvary Cemetery and local funeral homes.

Athens Victoria Terrell Harmony Road O’bleness Memorial Perry County Edward Mary Bowe Athens County St. Paul’s Catholic Church Catholic Ladies of Columbia Catholic Women’s Club Edward V Mary Terrell Agnes Terrell Ellen Thompson Marion Bernadine) Blazier Gerald Richard Blazier Fairbanks Alaska Harold Blazier Harold France St. Paul’s Church Msgr Jan B. Kish Mount Calvary Cemetery Hughes Funeral Home Torch Shawna Rae Powell O’bleness Raymond Hickembottom Mary Jackson White Funeral Home Coolville Walter A. Carney Torch Baptist Carbondale Delbert Barber George and Mary Cox Barber Barber Nelsonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Nancy Howells Columbus James Millersport Mildred Scott Betty Barber Floyd Rockbridge Howard Miami Beach Fla Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Va Johnson Funeral Home Albany Cliff Ross Holzer Medical Center Athens Mental Health Center Ross Airline Church of Christ Nellie Darrell Fred Albrech Alexander Cemetery Bradbury Margaret Ann Maggie) Bailey Arcadia Rawlings-Coats Roy W. Carter Riverview Middleport William and Margaret Wilkinson Thompson Bradbury Church of Christ Portland Frances Jewett Freeland Norris Joseph and Hattie Lawrence Portland Methodist Church WSCS Alice Adams Earl Gallipolis Florence Bott Ecker First Ave First United Presbyterian Church Glenn R. Hueholt Albert McKinney Mount Hill Cemetery Apollo John and Jemima Marshall Bott Oklahoma Indiana State Teachers College Indiana University of Michigan Business and Professional Womens Club Eastern Star First United Presbyterian Church French City Girl Scouts of Charles L. Ecker Jean Sessions Bloomington Ill Virginia Truby Horace Ecker McCoy-Wetherholt and Moore Point Pleasant Hazel Mae Pullin Pleasant Valley Hospital Ambrosia Mason County Charles Ada L. Roseberry Pullin West Virginia Department of Welfare Christ Episcopal Church of Retha Johnson la Grange Russell Pullin McKeesport Wellston Clara Jane Blagg Bayview Brookville Good Samaritan Dayton Jackson County Adam Frank Bragg Doragell Nichols Bernard Whitlatch

Ellis faces replacement if he fails to report to work today

In Charleston, Arnold Miller says Joe Ellis will be replaced as District 17 president if he does not return to the office today. Wildcat strikes last week drew 4000 workers in sympathy. seven coal companies sue the union over last week’s picketing at District 17 mines. The UMW dispute also involves a 9:30 a.m. court session and a noon meeting at District 17 headquarters.

Charleston W.va United Mine Workers’ District 17 Arnold Miller Joe Ellis District 17 Miller Ellis U.S. District Court K.K. Hall Union UMW Washington Logan UMW International Accoville

Five EMS Calls Reported in Logan Area Weekend

EMS logged five calls over the weekend with two on Saturday and three on Sunday. Incidents included Rita Dye’s illness at 11 25 a m Saturday and Evelyn Wood’s fall downtown at 3 24 p m Saturday both transported to Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Sunday saw an auto crash at E Main Street and Arlington Avenue with Thomas Cunningham injured and taken to hospital, plus Charlene Wise overdosed at Leffler's Marathon Station and admitted.

Miller High FFA Awards Honorary Member And Officers

Miller High FFA awarded members at the parent and son banquet. Joe Toth, Willie Hawkins, Gary Hoffman, Paul Nye, Jim Starlin, Randy Martin earned leadership and scholarship honors. Gary Martin became an honorary member. Wes Keller was installed as president for 1973-74 with Kevin Turnbill as sectional guest speaker.

Hemlock Miller High School Future Farmers of America Joe Toth Willie Hawkins Gary Hoffman Paul Nye Jim Starlin Randy Martin Gary Storts Mike Lehoe Jeff Starlin Floyd Hinkle Tom Colvin George Hawkins Wes Keller Dan Colvin Gary Martin Kevin Turnbill Southeastern Sectional Ffa Licking Valley Ffa

Cohn Urges Voters to Study Candidate Record at Athens Talk

Republican candidate Norman Cohn urged voters to study a candidate's record, achievements, and community leadership at an Alpha Gamma Delta event. Cohn, an Ohio University journalism professor, cited his own community activities and professional work in response to a question about qualifications.

Norman Cohn Athens Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and Cohn Ohio University

Pollution Talk At Downtown Kiwanis Breakfast

Dr. Jon K. Shallop, Ohio University professor, spoke on noise pollution's impact as urban growth and technology rise. He cited hearing loss, sleep disruption, and communication interference, and noted efforts like the Williams Steiger Act of 1970 setting industry noise standards.

Jon K. Shallop Ohio University America Shallop Williams- Steiger

Athens Zoning Board Grants Variance Denies One

Athens Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Wendell and Anna Rose to build a brick storage building at 1014 Cook Drive. It denied Chester Poston a request to build two two family dwellings on Cook Drive and continued Dru Evarts playhouse shed case to May 3 awaiting city solicitor opinion.

Athens

Laurelville Boy Shot Accidentally During Cleaning

A 14-year-old Laurelville boy named Bobby Payne was accidentally shot when a pistol discharged while he cleaned it. The bullet hit his right leg below the knee and traveled about 10 inches down the outer calf before lodging under the skin. He was treated and released from Hocking Valley Community Hospital.

Laurelville Hocking County

Glouster Visitor Debbie Elliott Spends Week With Kin

Debbie Elliott of White Hall Columbus visited her grandmother Mrs. Venus Elliott in Glouster from Sunday through Thursday. Her father Ernest Elliott also visited Tuesday and Wednesday.

Glouster Debbie Elliott White Hall Columbus Venus Elliott Ernest Elliott

Wellston Men Fined for Traffic and Assault Charges

Mayor Edgar Hayburn reports fines in Wellston court for Richard A. Williams $20 and costs for fast start and squealing tires. Steven Gregory also of Wellston fined $50 and costs for assault to a minor after pleading no contest. David D. Ward of Hamden forfeited a $200 bond for DUI.

Wellston Edgar Hayburn Richard A. Williams Steven Gregory David D. Ward Hamden

Head-On Collision Injures 5 in Scipio Two

Five people were injured when a head-on crash occurred at 4:30 p.m. on Harmerhill Road in Scipio Two. Terry L. Cadle of Rutland Route 1 and Cecil V. Queen of Gallipolis were involved. Cadle was released, Queen remains satisfactory along with passengers Mary Queen Debbie Adkins and Davie Atkins. Queen was cited for failure to yield half the roadway. Both vehicles were destroyed.

Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital Harmerhill Scipio Meigs County Queen Mary Queen Debbie Adkins Davie Atkins

Priscilla Class Meets at Venus Elliott Home

The Priscilla Class of Glouster United Methodist Church will meet at Venus Elliott's home, 26 Fairlawn, Monday at 7 30 p.m. Co-hostesses are Margaret Gamwell and Nora Moore.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster United Methodist Church Venus Elliott Fairlawn Margaret Gamwell Nora Moore

Preparation H Relief For Hemorrhoidal Itch And Swelling

An advertisement claims Preparation H provides prompt relief from hemorrhoidal itching and pain and can shrink swelling. Doctors reportedly tested the product on hundreds of patients and some say they use or recommend it for their families.

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