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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1972

Page

8

Obituary notices in Ohio regions include McCutcheon Colwell Johnson deaths

Mary I McCutcheon 75 of Columbus died in Doctors Hospital North. Survived by husband Floyd and many children, grandchildren, and siblings. Services Friday at Van Fossen and Maplewood Cemetery burial. Also Charles P Colwell 76 of Logan died at Hocking Valley Hospital. Survived by wife Anna and three sons. Services Wednesday at Leonard Funeral Home. Graveside services for John D Johnson 40 of Long Bottom held at Mount Olive Cemetery.

Columbus Floyd Mary) I. McCutcheon 20Th Ave Doctors Hospital North Nelsonville Minnie Cox Bryson Columbus State School Robert Dayton Harold Sherman N.Y Bill Paul Ethel) Gould Coshocton James Betty) Frazee Ted Isabell) Zarley Zanesville Leslie Bryson Maude Cox Alice Kerns Helen Smathers Buchtel Free Funeral Home Long Funeral Home van Fossen Funeral Home Glouster Paul Johnson Maplewood Cemetery LOGAN Charles P. Colwell Hocking Valley Community Hospital Charles Colwell Logan Pottery Co Anna Schumacher Colwell Herbert Neil Charles California Edith Whiteman Leonard Funeral Home Carl Gillian Oak Grove Cemetery Long Bottom John D Junior) Johnson Gallipolis State Institute Long Run Meigs County Hazel M. Johnson Mount Olive Mount Olive Church Roy Bush White Funeral Home Coolville Athens William C. Young Russell Nursing Home Albany W. J Eliza Weeks Young Edna Smith Freda Phillips Esther Miller Cutler Irma Buckholtz Toledo Rosa Lamp Tipton Iowa Flora Bolin Chillicothe George Young Library Alma Opal Lee Jagers and Sons H. L. McDaniel Mount Hermon Cemetery Guysville Georgie Brundy Jones Hamlin W. Va John and Frances Davis Brundy Sam Johnny B Huntington Bernard Caldwell Ray Daniel Wooster Eddie Russell Brundy Ona Faye Wiley Lillie Tooley Raymond Guysville Community Church Roy Deeter Bean Cemetery Charles H. Hensley H. A Otto Wilhelmenia Defendaugh Hensley Racine White Shrine of Jerusalem Pomeroy Chester Council Daughters of American 323 Meigs County Highway Department Leona Hensley’s George Don Antone Anna) Liter Perry Iva) Carpenter Margaret) Murray Ironton Dana Long Bottom United Methodist Church Freeland Norris Jacob Learman Lehman Sand Hill Cemetery Shade River Lodge Hensley Chester Council, Daughters of America Guy Guinther Malcolm Guinther Malcolm II Darlene Duncan Willie Guinther Gallipolis John Slack Sr John Jr Donald Linda Sandyville Ohio Slack Ada Slack Mike Watkins Virgil Norris Micky Workman Becky Mount Vernon Caroll Norris Mary Weaver Philip Ross Norris William Zerkle Jackie Billy Sandra Ohio State University Marjorie Ash Crookston Minn Arthur Sylvester

Man Killed in Route 33 Wreck Near Rocksprings

Robert J. Rethage a 23 year old Pittsburgh resident died at the scene of a two car crash on Route 33 near Rocksprings during construction. A passenger Bettie Cullums of Pomeroy died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. The wreck occurred as rock narrowed the two lane highway to one and the car rolled over twice. A separate notice reports deaths of William C. Young 87 in Albany and Georgie Brundy Jones 77 of Guysville with funeral details.

M. Kelley Squirrel Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Ewing

Hillside damage cuts water in Tuppers Plains area

Heavy rainfall toppled hillside water lines in the Tuppers Plains-Chester district cutting service to Forest Run and Wills Hill. Officials expect restoration by 11 a m Saturday marking the fifth major break this year. A list of admitted and dismissed individuals accompanies the item.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains-Chester Forest Run Wills Hill

Four Cases Heard By Mayor Bumgardner Court

Four defendants appeared Saturday in Nelsonville Mayor Donald Bumgardner court. Alonzo Barnes of Trimble pleaded innocent to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. James Keirns of Athens Route 3 admitted guilt for driving without a license and was fined 35 dollars plus costs. Thomas Lanning of Nelsonville Route 2 pleaded innocent to speeding and was found guilty with a 15 dollar fine plus costs, suspended. Harley Hook of Back Street pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Charges were filed by Jack Dane of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Donald Bumgardner Alonzo Herman _ Barnes Trimble James E. Keirns Athens Thomas Lanning Nelsonville Roue 2 Harley Hook Back Street Jack Dane

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes

Mrs. Dorothy Edwards New Plymouth Arnold Wilson New Straitsville Mrs. Leonard Bush and Roger Humphrey of Logan Daniel Brooks Mrs. Barber Clark Mrs. Belva Bailey Mrs. Ruth Smyers Mrs. Bessie Erwin William Humphrey Mrs. Floyd Webb Mrs. Dessie Anderson Douglas Elekes Mrs. Lester St. Clair and Mrs. Walter North Long Term Care Unit Orville Norris and Mrs. Margaret Rush of Logan

Dorothy Edwards New Plymouth Arnold Wilson New Straitsville Leonard Bush Roger Humphrey Logan Daniel Brooks Barber Clark Belva Bailey Ruth Smyers Bessie Erwin William Humphrey Floyd Webb Dessie Anderson Douglas Elekes Lester St. Clair Walter North Orville Norris Margaret Rush

Hospital Board to Meet After Executive Session Monday

The Board of Trustees of the Hocking Valley Community Hospital will meet Monday at 8 p.m. or immediately following the executive session which begins at 7:30 p.m.

LOGAN The Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Lodge Hosts Annual Inspection at Philadorian No. 157

More than 40 members and guests attended the Philadorian Lodge No. 157 annual inspection at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. A 50 year pin was awarded to R. V. Oakley and work in the entered apprentice degree was shown. Inspecting officers included Lloyd B. Roth and others from Marietta Chesterhill Albany and New Metamoras. Refreshments followed the ceremony.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge No Masonic Temple R. V. Oakley Lloyd B. Roth Marietta Rev Harris Chesterhill Roger van Dyke Albany Raymond Huff New Metamoras

Auflick Promoted In Army

Lt. George Auflick, Ohio University 1971 graduate, promoted to executive officer of Co. C, 2nd Battalion (Airborne) 504th Infantry at Ft. Bragg. He previously led C Company and holds a BS in history and government. joined from the 82nd Airborne Division.

Nelsonville George Auflick Ohio University Co. C Airborne 504Th Infantry Ft. Bragg N.C Auflick Andrew Auflick Grosvenor Street 504Th 82Nd Airborne Division Regular Army Ft. Benning

Tony Awards Highlight Debuts in Crowded Broadway Finale

Tony Awards wrapped the 26th ceremony with newcomers front and center. Sticks and Bones by David Rabe won best drama while Two Gentlemen of Verona by John Guare and Mel Shapiro took best musical. Alexis Smith and Phil Silvers led acting wins. Cliff Gorman and Sada Thompson topped drama acting. Follies dominated with seven awards. The event coincided with Shakespeare’s birth anniversary.

New York David Rabe John Guare Mel Shapiro Alexis Smith Larry Blyden Forum Linda Hopkins Vincent Gardenia Second Avenue Elizabeth Wilson Guare Shapiro Lively Theatrical Joseph Papp Follies Tony Stephen Sondheim Harold Prince Michael

Court Hears 2 Assault Accusations

Judge James Stilwell presided in Hocking County Court over two assault cases Friday. Charles Huffines of Logan Route 2 pleaded not guilty. Charles Huffines faces a May 8 hearing and is on $100 bond after denying assaulting and striking Roy N. Shull. Floyd Wayne Clark of Nelsonville Route 2 pleaded guilty, was fined 50 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in jail with jail time suspended for one year of good behavior. attorney Fred Murray represented him.

Logan James Stilwell Hocking Charles Huffines Roy N. Shull Floyd Wayne Clark Nelsonville Barber C. Clark Hocking County Fred Murray

Wrecks and Fires Reported in City Incidents

City police logged six minor wrecks Saturday causing about 1380 in damages with no injuries or citations. Firefighters answered their 37th and 38th calls of the year Sunday. At 4 40 p.m. a kitchen fire at 3321 Mossman Ave. owned by Charles Oliver caused about 1000 in damages. At 5 40 p.m. lightning struck the Emory Proffitt home at 2115 N Main St. causing about 250 in damages.

Point Pleasant Mossman Ave Charles Oliver Emory Proffitt N. Main St

Stolen Cars Recovered In County Case

A stolen car reported by Lloyd B. Thomas near Lake Logan Trailer Court was found wrecked at Bexley. Two Fairfield School for Boys students were apprehended. Another stolen vehicle from Fairfield County was recovered at Lake Logan by Hocking County Sheriff’s Department.

Logan Lloyd B. Thomas Lake Logan Bexley Fairfield School For Boys Fairfield County Hocking County Sheriff's Department

Uniforms Sought by Camp Fire Girls in Nelsonville

The Camp Fire Girls Committee asks for donated uniforms for Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls. Mrs. Roger Johnson asks members or former members with unused uniforms to contact her at 753-2320 to contribute to new members in need.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Committee Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls Roger Johnson Johnson

Summer Camp Plans to Be Discussed in Nelsonville

The Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Nelsonville Junior High School to discuss a summer day camp. A square dance will be held under Mrs Robert Fick supervision and leaders and mothers are invited to attend.

Nelsonville Camp Fire Girls Blue Birds Nelsonville Junior High School Robert Fick

Stripping Debate Grows as Coal States Press Congress

Washington AP report notes coal state residents and environmentalists visiting Capitol Hill to press strict surface mining rules. Cumberland Mountains group leader says aim is to curb strip mining to boost deep mine jobs, while West Virginia and Ohio activists praise congressional attention but warn of public ignorance on Appalachia. SubcommitteeAdvances bill focus first on coal mining. administration seeks broader mineral scope.

Washington Louise Dunlap Environmental Policy Committee Congress Joan Young West Virginia Ing Young House Interior Committee Ed Edmondson

Vets Officers Elected by Jackson County Barracks

COALTON The Jackson County Barracks 1984 Veterans of World War I elected officers for the coming year at a Coalton meeting. Homer Gilliland was named commander H V Warren senior vice commander Clyde Conrad junior commander E P Barnhill quartermaster William P King chaplain Henry Warner adjutant Oscar Tennant judge advocate John F Fowler on the board of trustees for three years Guy Morgan two years Ansel Ervin one year William Lucas sergeant at arms Rossiter Williams barracks service officer. A covered dish dinner followed as John F Fowler installed the new officers.

Coalton Jackson County Homer Gilliland H. V. Warren Clyde Conrad E. P. Barnhill William P. King Henry Warner Oscar Tennant John F. Fowler Board of Trustees Guy Morgan Ansel Ervin William Lucas Rossiter Williams Hamden

Candidates Fail To File Reports in Cleveland

John Gardner of Common Cause says four local congressional hopefuls did not file required campaign spending reports by April 17. Named are Republican James Johnson in the 21st District and Democrats Joseph Barrett Edward Batcha and Francis Witt Jr in the 23rd District, with Witt having withdrawn this week. Gardner warns Common Cause may pursue court action if federal authorities do not intervene.

Cleveland John Gardner Common Cause People’s Lobby James Johnson Joseph Barrett Edward Batcha Francis Witt Jr Witt Gardner Health, Education and Welfare Johnson

Circle I plans for garage sale at Glouster church

Circle I of the Glouster United Methodist Church met at Kitty Ritts home and planned a garage sale for May 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forest Strohmeyer’s Main Street home in Glouster Norma Guinther led a Galatians program and the next meeting will be at Ethel Blower’s home.

Glouster Circle I

White Shrine Officers To Meet In Logan Temple

Officers of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Logan Masonic Temple for practice. The formal installation is set for April 28 at 8 p.m. at the Logan Masonic Temple, open to the public.

Nelsonville White Shrine of Jerusalem Logan Masonic Temple Masonic Temple Logan

Physical Education Program Slated

Murray City Elementary PTO schedules a 7 p.m. meeting in the school gym where K through 6 pupils will present a physical education program directed by Gordon Sullivan. Glouster meeting set for 7 30 p.m. in Council Chambers to review regional sewer district plans.

Murray City Gordon Sullivan

Pianist Andre Watts to Narrate Lincoln Portrait in Lancaster

Concert pianist Andre Watts, 25, will narrate Aaron Copland's A Lincoln Portrait at the Fulton Opera House on April 23. The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra under Louis Vyner presents the benefit for the orchestra's 25th anniversary with Watts donating his services. Watts' first professional engagement came from Vyner when he was 10, and his current fee ranges from six to seven thousand dollars per concert.

Lancaster Andre Watts Old Fulton Opera House Aaron Copland Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Louis Vyner Vyner Watts Lancaster Symphony

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Mary McCutcheon John Johnson Robert J. Rethage Pennsylvania Bettie Cullums Butternut Avenue Holzer Medical Hospital John E Celinda Elliot Bland Trinity Church Harold Rawson Paul Rawson Canton Florence Sidders Dwight Cullums Roger Wilbur Perrin Suncrest Cemetery Georgie Jones Charles Hensley Mount St. Mary Hospital Kim Love Mary Hoyd McArthur Sybil Gabriel Gerald McKee Chauncey Faye Nott Helen Kirby Robert Taylor Zenith Juniper Belford Rosser Leo Hughes Wilma Hughes Circleville Linda Evener Christy Andrews George McClain Kermit Stephenson Verne Riley Clara Perry Martha Philopoulos Blanche Stanley John Judson David Christian Hocking Valley Hospital Manhattan Phil Silvers the Forum AP Wirephoto Sada Thompson Cliff Gorman Lenny Theater Guild- American Theater Society Tennessee Billy Christopher Petros, Tenn Save Our Cumberland Group Appalachia Mrs. Young Paul Gaston Richard Gaston Charles Gaston Roy Debbie Gaston Don Wellman Arthur Gaston David Hess Springfield James Gaston C. B. Dwelley Orlando Fla Clay Jordan Granville Stout Dwelley, Gradson George Stout Barbara Oak Hill Magdalena, N.M Juan Gutierrez Socorro County Magdalena New Mexico Syracuse David Stebbins Forrest Miller Daytona Beach, Fla Daisy Roush George Schneider Jean Hall Lodge Hall Janice Lawson Billie Jo Krawsczyn Middleport Mrs. Hall Elva Dailey Margaret Eichinger Charlotte Nease Linda Parsons Elizabeth Rice Margaret Cottrill Eileen Clark Edith Hood Ada Carl Duckworth Agnes White Richard Duckworth Cochocton St. Petersburg
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