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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
7
Four men were erecting a mobile home tower when a TV antenna touched a power line. Richard L. Wright and Weldon Fisher died at the scene. John D. Newman and Donald Francis were burned and treated. Funeral services set for Wright and Fisher with military and church honors planned.
Multiple obituaries from Gallipolis Ferry and surrounding towns list Christena Long and Margaret Stilson among others. The notices detail ages, birthplaces, family survivors, church affiliations, funeral services, burial sites, and calling hours, with services and memorials led by local pastors and funeral homes.
About 50.2 percent of West Virginia residents drink fluoridated water, according to the latest regional survey. The finding shows a slight majority relying on treated water sources and highlights ongoing public health efforts in the state.
In Reykjavik Spassky defeats Fischer for the first time since July, narrowing the lead to 6 2 4 2 as they resume the world chess championship. Spassky, White, opened with pawn to king four and pressed with a knight retreat, while Fischer sacrificed his queen in a lengthy defense before resigning on move 31 after over three hours of play.
Ronald W. Palmer 17 of Charted Route 1 Chesterhill died at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle collision with a car driven by Donald L. Goins 23 of Chesterhill Route 1. Goins faces driving left of center charges with potential additional charges. Palmer, a Warren Local High School senior, was active in athletics and majored in agriculture. He was survived by his parents four sisters and three grandparents. Funeral services set for Bartlett United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Lester Prater driving struck Mary Lou Palmer s 1972 car in the Post Office lot. Palmer s car hit a mail box and yard. Police Chief Haburn investigates about 5 p m Sunday. A second crash on Route 93 near Steer Inn left Orville Buffington with minor injuries after a rollover. Burial planned Bartlett Cemetery with Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill handling arrangements.
In Gallia County two Sunday crashes were reported by the Ohio Highway Patrol. An 81-year-old passenger, Gertrude Christy of Gallipolis, died at the scene after a car driven by William Haffelt slid into a fence. Coroner Dr. Donald Warehime cited a heart attack. Christy’s body was taken to Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home. A second collision on Route 18 involved Vance Rumfield and James Hively with no citations.
Gallia County deputies say Herb Harrington, 68, of Gallipolis, is in critical condition at Holzer Medical Center after three gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred at the home of 64 year old Esta Flint on Pine Street around 1 15 a m. Flint is held on aggravated assault charges.
The Mason County Fair will crown its Queen on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Debbie Sturgeon, last year’s queen, is to crown the 1972 queen. Mrs Belva Farley of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce coordinates the contest and has done so for eight years. Candidates and Farley appeared on WSAZ TV in Huntington for a taped interview. A noon luncheon at the Red Carpet Inn precedes the parade at 2 p.m. Charles Woods directs the parade.
A local notice lists multiple individuals from Corning Clyde Bobo Nelsonville Glouster New Marshfield Millfield and nearby areas including Master David Johnston and Master Steven Koons. It states several dismissals and transfers to facilities in Columbus, including Children's Hospital and University Hospital.
The 1916 Baldwin steam locomotive from Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, driven by Jerry Ballard, arrived in Nelsonville with two passenger coaches. Crowds gathered along Route 33 and Route 691 to view the historic train as it moved through the yards toward Longstreth.
At the York Grange meeting in Nelsonville Mrs. Venice Brown lectured on the patriotic program. The Women’s Activities Committee led by Mrs. Forest Young is planning a September membership dinner. Grange Hall remodeling is nearing completion. The schedule announced for the scenic route train limits operation to Carbon Hill until further track work is finished, with plans to run to New Straitsville, end of the line.
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