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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1971

Page

7

Lima State Hospital probe report presented to Governor

Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown delivered a detailed report on alleged patient abuse at Lima State Hospital to Gov. John J. Gilligan. The probe, led by Nicholas Curci, suggests 25 to 30 possible indictments and may prompt a special grand jury, with hearings planned for many inmates about possible transfers.

Columbus, Ohio Lima State Hospital John J. Gilligan Atty William J. Brown Gilligan Asst Nicholas Curci Curci Brown Lima Tients Theodore Reshetylo Reshetylo

Area Death Notices from Tuppers Plains and Nearby

Audrey M. Chevalier 72 of Tup pers Plains died Thursday at Arcadia Nursing Home following an illness. She leaves two sons Darrell and Ralph, two daughters Doris Eastman and Helen Roberts, a brother Hernan Osborn, and was predeceased by her husband Wird and two sons. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Success Church of Christ with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Birtha Mae Altman 80 died in Richmond Heights General Hospital. Survivors include a son Clifford Brooks, four daughters, three sisters, three brothers, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services Saturday 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. James Lewis Chandler 85 died at home in Southside. Survived by wife Julia Meadows Chandler and three nephews. Services Saturday 2 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home. Harry R. Kraus 82 died at Holzer Medical Center. Survived by wife Clara Nibert and brothers and sister. service Sunday 2 p.m. at McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Burial and calling hours noted for Gallipolis area.

Tuppers Plains Audrey M. Chevalier Arcadia Coolville Success Messgs County Arthur Lucy Frank Osborn Darrell Pataskala Ohio Ralph Belpre Albert Doris) Eastman Adrian Helen) Roberts Columbus Hernan G. Osborn Reedville Wird Gordon Ernest Success Church of Christ Evangelist John Wyatt Nelsonville Birtha Mae Altman Nelsonville Area Richmond Heights General Hospital Richmond Heights Hocking County Clifford Brooks Glouster Florence Allen Carbon Hill Kathryn Campbell Freda McDonald Eastlake Margie Withem Mabel Wright Renda Powell Murray City Ell Brothers Clifford Decker Neil Decker Ronald Decker Johnson Funeral Home Don Minsker Julia Joanne Meadows Chandler Harley Ward Southside Kenneth L. Ward Cleveland John S. Meadows Huntington Chapman Point Pleasant Freddie McCallister Barton Chapel Cemetery Gallipolis Harry R. Kraus Second Ave Holzer Harry Cole Mound Hill Cemetery Pomeroy Bertha S. Kennedy Mulberry Ave Veterans Memorial Hospital Bradford Jesse R. Maxwell Ancient Oaks Nursing Home Glouster Church of Christ van Fossen Don Seevers Maplewood Cemetery Athens Thomas Rosser Park Pl Jack Large June St Hollywood Calif Large Nancy Rosser Large California

Drownings and Death Notices From Jackson County

The Jackson County Sheriff's office reported 3 year old Laura Elizabeth Bowling drowned in a creek near her Jackson Route 5 home. Neighbors found the body about 200 yards from the bridge and it was taken to Oak Hill Hospital. Funeral arrangements and survivors are listed for several local families including Blore Kennedy Maxwell and Large.

Jackson Laura Elizabeth Bowling Ernest Bowling Jackson County Sheriff's Office Laura Silas Downey Oak Hill Mayhew Mayhew Funeral Home Ernest and Frances Marie Bowling

Ohio Tax Income Increases in First Month of FY 1971 72

Ohio total income from 13 major tax sources for July 1971 rose to 161.28 million dollars, up 3.08 million from July 1970. Gasoline and sales and use taxes led gains, with cigarette and excise taxes also rising while some taxes such as intangible and insurance tax collections decreased.

Columbus Ohio Gertrude W. Donahey Donahey

Five Thousand Added To Funds For Sheriff

Jackson County commissioners approved a 5000 dollar supplemental appropriation for the sheriff's department. Sheriff Hile Fyffe sought 500 for uniforms 4200 for gas and oil and 300 for office supplies and the panel granted 3400 for uniforms 4200 for gas and oil and 100 for office supplies. They scheduled August 23 for viewing and hearing on a petition to vacate a township road in Liberty Two.

Jackson Jackson County Hile Fyffe Township Road Liberty Two

Man Charged After Walk Drives While Intoxicated

Thomas M. Roush, 21, of New Haven was charged with driving while intoxicated after wrecking his car on Hartford Hill Route 62 at 10:05 p.m. Police report he crossed left of center and over the hillside. Minor damage was reported to the vehicle.

Point Pleasant Thomas M. Roush New Haven Hartford Hill Mason County Sheriff's Department Roush

Mason Fair Kiddies Day Set For Saturday

Mason County Fair board, at a special meeting, approved a Kiddies Day this Saturday. Children may ride all carnival rides from 9 a.m. to noon for 1. The board rejected extending the fair to Sunday and will enforce stricter admission policies.

Point Pleasant Mason County Fair Fair Board

Hospital admits and discharges listed at Hocking Valley

Hocking Valley Community Hospital records show admission of Mrs Dorothea Picket and Mrs Royal Shelton, both of Logan. Discharges include Mrs Luella Dixon, John Norton, and John Sahyonne.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Dorothea Picket Royal Shelton Logan Luella Dixon John Norton John Sahyonne

Bar Association Backs Lowell Howard for Judge Seat

The Athens County Bar Association certified Lowell Howard as qualified for the Common Pleas Court judge position and endorsed by the Athens County Democratic Party. Howard, an Ohio University business law professor, will replace John W. Bolin, serving the remainder of Bolin’s term with a potential re-election bid in November 1972.

Athens County Bar Association Lowell Howard County Common Pleas Court Howard John J. Gilligan Ohio University Athens County Democratic Party Executive Committee Gilligan Athens County Municipal Court Franklin Sheeter County Bar Association Sheeter The Messenger Ohio Common Pleas Court Athens County John W. Bolin Bolin

Three Charged In DWI Cases In Athens County

Three defendants appeared in Athens County Municipal Court on DWI charges. Charles E. Dunlap changed his plea to guilty and received 200 dollars fine plus 90 days in jail with 65 suspended, and a one year driving ban. James Douglas Banner pleaded guilty and drew 200 dollars fine, seven days in jail, and 60 day license suspension. Betty Louise Cope pleaded not guilty, bond set at 300 dollars for an August 19 hearing. William E. Landis was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless operation.

Athens County Charles E. Dunlap Glouster Dunlap Franklin Sheeter James Douglas Banner New Boston Betty Louise Cope Nelsonville State Highway Patrol William E. Landis Second St

Trimble Youth Seeks Recovery After Bicycle Collision

A nine year old Trimble boy remains in fair condition at Children’s Hospital Columbus after being struck by a pickup on Trimble Township Road 406. He was treated first at Mount St Mary Hospital and later transferred to Columbus. No citation issued and investigation continues. Suffolk County faces an $18.9 million welfare deficit in eastern Long Island.

Trimble Children’s Hospital Columbus Trimble Marshall Terry Jago Timothy Hartley Danny Hartley Trimble Township William Herbst Giouster Mount St. Mary Hospital Columbus Hospital Trimble Marshall

Two Injured In Pomeroy Collision

A two car crash on East Main Street at 5 20 p m Thursday injured two people from Pomeroy. Troy Ohlinger 35 and David Pierce 21 were taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital for lacerations and bruises. Ohlinger admitted in satisfactory condition. Pierce refused treatment. Ed White 38 drove the other car and had stopped to turn onto Spring Avenue when rear ended by the Pierce vehicle. Pierce cited for failure to stop within assured clear distance. Both cars demolished.

Pomeroy East Main Street Troy Ohlinger David Pierce Veterans Memorial Hospital Ohlinger Ed White Pierce George Pierce Middleport Spring Avenue

Lottery Numbers Listed In Order

Washington AP lists the 1972 draft lottery numbers in calendar order. The long sequence includes numbers like 207 225 246 264 265 242 292 287 338 231 and many more across dates and months, ending with RADCLIFF noting the Vinton Township Garden Club meeting Aug 12.

Washington Radcliff Vinton Township

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Audrey Chevalier James Lewis Chandler Paul T. Blore Robert Burns Okie Camp Dayton Bertha Kennedy ONL Prichardson Fleetwood Challenger Tri-County V. D. Edwards Insurance Agency Mason Fair Bar Association Long Island Suffolk I Coupe DeVille I Sedan DeVille Brittany Karr & van Zandt Cadillac Oldsmobile G.M.A.C Pomercy Garden Club King Guerden Liberty Keith Goble Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp FDIC Pomeroy Rutland Onexas Eastern Transmission Corp BTU City Ice & Fuel CO PT. Pleasant W. VA Mcdleport
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