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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
7
Multiple death notices across Ohio announce the passing of residents from Pomeroy Springfield Columbus Xenia Jackson ville Athens Gallipolis Cheshire McArthur Wellston Dayton New Straitsville Vinton and more. They note ages dates and survivors including spouses children and siblings. Funeral arrangements are listed with times locations and burial plans across several towns and funeral homes.
The Gallia County Sheriff's Department investigates two thefts occurring while owners attended the Gallia County Fair. Charles Richards reported a Remington pump gun stolen from his Richards Road home Saturday around 9:30 p.m. Barry Howard Drummond’s car off Route 35 was broken into, with a tape player and several tapes stolen after a vent glass was broken.
City police investigate a break in at Red's Meat Market 2121 Jackson Avenue where 28 pounds of meat and two packs of cigarettes were taken from a rear meat case. Owner Mrs. Jean Salem found the theft at 8 20 a.m. Sunday morning.
Gallia County youth David Belville, 19, Crown City, died after his car overturned on Route 218 near the Gallia Lawrence County line. State Highway Patrol said he attempted to pass another vehicle at about 3:20 p.m. and lost control, the car hitting an embankment before overturning.
The annual Bartlett reunion gathered many relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bartlett on Millfield Route. Attendees included Arretta Bartlett Essie Ervin Larry Ervin Lori Larry Jr Robert McCombs and families from Nelsonville Chauncey Dayton New Carlisle Athens Glouster and nearby towns.
A Point Pleasant driver Sharon Henry and two female passengers escaped with minor injuries when their car plunged into a pond near the Mason County Fairgrounds. Henry was treated for lacerations at Pleasant Valley Hospital. The Mason County Sheriff's Department investigated the incident and also a crash at Routes 2 and 35 near the end of the Shadle Bridge in Henderson where a tractor trailer driven by William Allen Agee collided with Aubrey Nibert’s car.
State Police investigated a Saturday night mishap on Route 2 in Gallipolis Ferry. James A Hatfield 62 of Gallipolis Ferry backed his car and struck a motorbike driven by Shirley D Blankenship 17 of Henderson which was parked in front of Henrys Grocery Store. Hatfield cited for improper backing.
Ohel Rollins, 37, Springfield Ohio, was arrested by Mason County Sheriff's Department in Point Pleasant. He faces four charges: driving while intoxicated driving without an operator's license reckless driving and failing to stop for an officer's signal.
Hospital notes list admissions from Point Pleasant Grimms Landing Middleport Apple Grove Robertsburg Ripley and Mason with dozens of residents named. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Martin Woodall of Point Pleasant.
Mason County Circuit Court granted three divorces and dismissed three others. Julia Anne Butcher was granted a divorce from Charles Martin Butcher with custody of their infant and child support of 60 dollars monthly and 25 dollars weekly alimony. William R Hussell was granted a divorce from Rebecca Jean Hussell who regained her maiden name Raynes. Barbara J Bonecutter received a divorce and custody of two children from Bruce L Bonecutter with 50 dollars monthly support per child. Patricia Nease vs. William C Nease was denied. Also dismissed were Robert W Bennett vs. Marcella L Bennett and Nancy Ohlinger vs. Ronnie Lee Ohlinger. Plus Family Savings and Loan, Inc. was awarded 547.60 from Vernie L and Eleta Roach.
The WSCS of Glouster United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Kitty Ritts home with Miss Mabel LeFever giving the outgoing president's reading. The group chose hostesses and program leaders for the new year starting in September. Mrs. David White presented The Christ of The Gospel by Henry Clay Morrison.
Apollo 15 crew David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden reunite with families after a month apart and start debriefings. Scientists will review moon rocks and a 12 day mission with 67 hours on the lunar surface while doctors assess health.
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