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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1976

Page

9

Area death notices from Chauncey to Westerville

Jennie M. Jackson 70 of 21 High St died unexpectedly Wednesday in O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Survived by two sons, three grandchildren, brother M O Bryan. retired Chauncey Dover teacher. Services Saturday 3 p.m. Hughes Athens. Eastern Star burial Athens County Memory Gardens. Ella M. Quinn 68 died at home after apparent heart attack. Survivors include husband Bobby A. Quinn, daughter Betty Bowman, three grandchildren, a great grandson, two sisters. Services Friday 2 p.m. Stone Matheney. burial Mount Hermon. Edna C Burt 68 of Stockport Route 3 died Wednesday evening at home. Survived by husband Leland. two sons Dwight and Bernard. daughter Fama Wilcox. 10 grandchildren. four great grandchildren. sister Adiline Adams. Services Saturday 7 p.m. Stone Matheney. burial Bartlett Cemetery. Scott: William C. Scott 87 of Pomeroy Route 2 died Wednesday. Services Sunday 1 p.m. Ewing Funeral Home. burial Burlingham. Survived by two sons, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. preceded by wife Marty, several children. Corrections note misspelled names for Oval A. Woods and Jean Cochran. Ernest E. Wolfe obituary adjusted to reflect sister Bertha Sayre.

Jennie Jackson Friendship Class Friendly Circle Senior Citizens Club National and Ohio Retired Teachers Association Order of the Eastern Star Athens Richard B Chauncey Robert A Nelsonville M.O. Bryan Columbus Albert B Irma Lowry Carrie McDowell Hughes Paul Johnson Athens County Memory Gardens Eastern Star Ella Quinn Chesterhill Ella Marie Quinn Robert Maria Beard Grimes Quinn Gould Inc McConnelsville Chesterhill Bobby A. Quinn Fred Betty) Bowman Emily Carpenter Louise Armstrong Stone-Matheney Hev Herbert Saxman Mount Hermon Edna Burt Stockport Edna Clark Burt Elby Ohio Clara Lori Clark Hartsville Mardy Clark Burt Oakland United Methodist Church Oakland Grange Date Leland C. Burt Dwight Bernard Fama Wilcox Gilman Adiline Adams Benoit Bartlett Cemetery James Susan Scott Marty Harley Hazel Roseberry

Beef Showing Highlights at Athens County Junior Fair

Breeding and showmanship classes opened the Athens County Junior Fair market events on Wednesday. Senior, junior, and novice showmanship winners were Robin Dishong, Judy Conrad, Lisa Dishong, Cathy Kier, and Cheryl Willams with their respective clubs. novice winners included Adam Sturbois and others. Buckeye Palettes plaque went to Robin Dishong for champion female polled Hereford. other winners included Lisa Dishong and Matt Sturbois. feeder calf victors were Larry Keirns and Brad Brooks among several top placers. Judy Stanley earned the Kiwanis plaque for best beef calf. cross breed heifers saw Keith Lackey and others placing first and second.

Athens County Senor Robin Dishong Amesbern Wonders Judy Conrad Federal Hocking Howard Simpson Lisa Dishong Ames Bern Wonders Cathy Kier Ames Jolly Farmers Mike Conrad Jim Rose Joyce Conrad Cheryl Willams Steve Williams Carthage Troy Livestock Club Adam Sturbois Judy Stanley Doug Sams Alexander Chris Day Riche Kasler Anne Bern FFA Don van Nostran 4-H Matt Sturbois Richard Williams Anna Kasler Larry Keirns Brad Brooks Cathy Kilzer Richie Kaster Pam Kasler

Southeast Ohio Weather Brief for Thursday August 12 1976

Weather summary from Ohio University reports cloudy with possible showers and thundershowers. Highs near upper 80s, lows 65 to 70, rain chances around 40 percent tonight and Friday with extended chances into the weekend. Forecast includes regional variations across lake shore and central areas.

Ohio University Geography Department C L Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Ohio Lake Shore East Lake Shore Cen East Central

Ex-Executive Draws an Ace in Card Room Comeback

Juenara Berger, once a corporate executive earning 45000 a year, lost his job after years of office drear. He reinvented himself as Mr Ric, shorn of formal attire, with a shaved head and beard, owning three public card parlors near San Bruno. He now works 16 hours daily to build his new poker business.

Richard Berger Mr. Ric San Bruno San Francisco Calif Juenara Berger Berger Emeryville Rotary Club Administrative Management Society California Ric

Measured service deadline extended for Ohio Bell customers

Ohio Bell customers gain extra time to choose the new measured service billing plan as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio extends the deadline to Sept 1. Customers who apply by then are billed retroactively to Aug. 13 at measured rates, with 30 calls or fewer costing a lower flat rate and charges rising 9 cents per call thereafter.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Bell Telephone Public Utilities Commission of Ohio PUCO

Court News Faces and Fines for Traffic Offenses Across Counties

A long list shows numerous defendants with charges including improper backing improper starting stop sign speeding and overloaded loads. Amounts range from 4 to 68 dollars plus court costs with many defendants listed from Athens West Lafayette Glouster and surrounding towns.

Robert R. Baugh Dexter Terry K Males Athens Emma M Barnhart Esther M. Kaiser West Lafayette Michael K. Russell Glouster James F. Alexander Court St Mohammad Alluwayan Hunington W.va Philip L Brodt Columbus Virginia McCline Terry L Boyd Jerry L. Fam Chillicothe Charles P. Hopkins Logan Mary L Nardo Albany James F. Aloff Faitmout Ruth & Bail Harold & Burdette Mineral Wells Wva Robert Laine the Plains Terry W Coffman Manetta Bruce E. Degarmore Merl E Eberhard Westerville Miles T. Epling Gallopols Kenneth J Ford Los Angeles Calis Steve Gatlin Ravermiew Fla Rickie B. Gullidan McArthur Randall T

Nelsonville Mayor Fines and Disorderly Conduct Cases

Nelsonville cases list fines and actions involving mayoral references and city offenses. Names include Robert DeVault 265 Harper St for dis orderly conduct with Ptl Morgan Kendal. Judy Ann Blackford Route 1 330. Sonja A Henry 20 Jackson St for improper staring with 34. Forrest Pierce Nelsonville jailed after failing to appear on disorderly conduct charges.

Robert DeVault Harper St Ptl

Athenian Visits Alaska Finds Anchorage Clean Modern

A travelogue by Richard W. French depicts Anchorage as Alaska’s largest urban center with new buildings parks and ample parking. He tours Valdez and the Prudhoe Bay pipeline, notes high costs for food lodging and services, and discusses welding tests pipeline capacity and inflationary impact on prices and living costs.

Athenian Alaska Anchorage Richard W. French Elmendorf Prudhoe Bay Arctic Valdez Spain Val Dess Deez Matanuska Valley U.S Washington

Hospital notes from Athens and surrounding towns

Hospital notes list patients and statuses across several towns including Athens Nelsonville The Plains New Marshfield and Murray City with admissions discharges and transfers. Names include Neal Dickens Sean Grubb Carl Dennne Keturah Jolley Irene Lovsey Pearl Henry Emma Canter Chauncey Darreil Arnold Charles Young Ethel Pierce Thomas Mitchell Valene Ken tard Timble Jacqueline Young Paulie Balch Mrs John Drake Violet Martin Date Sanders Errett Curtis Bryan Kincade Trevor McGuire Ethel Saltz Mark Lenigar Dulcie Reinhart Cheryl Evener Mrs Harry Holdcroft Mrs Edna Holland Mrs Muriel Martin Kermit Epple Mrs Ruth Howard Mrs Connie Rose Miss Sheila Bragg Carl McFann Master John Cunningham Manel Martin Wilford Sheets Agnes Brooker transferred to Legg Nursing Home

Neal Dickens Sean Grubb Carl Dennne Athens Keturah Jolley Irene Lovsey Nelsonville Pearl Henry Emma Canter Chauncey Darreil Arnold Albany Charles Young Ethel Pierce the Plains Thomas Mitchell Murray City Valene Kentard Timble Jacqueline Young New Marshfield Paulie Balch Millfield John Drake Violet Martin Date Sanders Errett Curtis Bryan Kincade Trevor McGuire Ethel Saltz Mark Lenigar Dulcie Reinhart Cheryl Evener Harry Holdcroft Connie Rose Judy Cavote Sheila Bragg Carl McFann John Cunningham Children's Hospital Manel Martin Wilford Sheets Agnes Brooker Legg Nursing Home

Hocking Valley Residents Transferred to Children's Hospital

Mrs Barbara Coakley and family plus Ellis Good Patsy Hamilton Master Douglas Phillips Georgia Miller and Baby Martin were transferred to Children s Hospital in Columbus from Hocking Valley. The move involves multiple relatives and a child patient as part of hospital care arrangements.

Chester Blake Barbara Coakley Jack Dixon Ellis Good Patsy Hamilton Douglas Phillips Georgia Miller Martin Transferrad Chaldren’s Hospital Columbus

Pleasant Valley Dismissed Involving Local Names

The report lists Pleasant Valley and numerous individuals including Daniel King Mrs. Guy Franklin Flemon Seagraves Lida Wallace Gary Tredway Mrs Lewis Martin Jerry Angel Belinda Blain Vicki Fink Charlie Pyres Mrs. Leon Thompson Mary Qualls Mrs. James Walker and Chester Flory with no further action details provided.

Daniel King Guy Franklin Flemon Seagraves Lida Wallace Gary Tredway Lewis Martin Jerry Angel Belinda Blain Vicki Fink Charlie Pyres Leon Thompson Mary Qualls James Walker Chester Flory

Veterans Memorial ADMITTED Names Read Like Local Honorees

Veterans Memorial lists Eloise Wilson Margaret Barrett Rae Ann Caldwell Gale Nicholson from Middleport Lucille Wise Ruland Jennifer Johnson Shrewsberry Warner Hoschar Evans W Va Thomas Sarver Pomeroy Eunice Halsey Tuppers Plains Marian Hall Reedsville Dons Miler Racine among admitted veterans and local names.

Eloise Wilson Margaret Barrett Rae Ann Caldwell Gale Nicholson Middleport Lucille Wise Ruland Jenniifer Johnson Shrewsberry Warner Hoschar Evans W.va Thomas Sarver Pomeroy Eunice Halsey Tuppers Plains Marian Hall Reedsville Dons Miler Racine

AmVets Attend Philly Conclave Amid Legion Disease Fear

AmVets from across the country arrive for the Philadelphia convention amid fears after an unidentified illness killed 27 at a nearby American Legion gathering. Investigations focus on toxic exposures such as nickel carbonyl and ethylene glycol, with no new cases reported in a week. doctors stationed at VA Hospital.

Philadelphia Eiseanaba Mich Fred Mattuas American Legion AmVets Leon Sanchez Sanchez Connecticut Scotty MacKenzie Bethany Conn State Legion Convention Veterans Administration Hospital

Haulers Talk of Union in Ohio Coal Strike

In Salem Center 1500 Southern Ohio Coal Co miners returned to work after a West Virginia triggered strike. An unidentified spokesman said independent haulers tried to unionize. sheriff said trucks from Meigs County pressed to recruit for higher pay, but no trouble occurred.

Salem Southern Ohio Coal Co West Virginia Meigs County Robert Hartenbach King’s Arms Hartenbach

Guerrilla Leader Killed in Mexico City Attack

Mexico City's most wanted guerrilla David Jimenez Sarmiento leader of the 23rd of September Communist League was killed after an unsuccessful attack on Margarita Lopez Portillo sister of the president elect. One bodyguard died and several others were wounded as assailants fired on the convoy. Police recovered a .38 pistol and explosives while two getaway cars and a taxi were found nearby.

Mexico City Polie Mexico Jose Lopez Portillo Carlos Santini David Jimenez Sarmiento Communist League Sarmiento Margarita Lopez Portillo Guerrilas Lopez Portillo Luis Echeverria

Berean Community Players Plan Bean Supper Parade of the Hills

Berean Community Players meet at Berean Theater Fort Street at 7 pm to finalize plans for a bean supper fundraiser for Parade of the Hills. Event includes announcements and involvement opportunities. The group welcomes participants and volunteers.

Nelsonville Berean Community Players Berean Theater Fort Street

Emergency runs by Athens and area fire squads

Emergency runs report from Athens fire squad on Wednesday at 205 pm for Luther Ulbrich 66 of 177 Grosvenor St to O'Bleness with a cut foot after a dropped knife. MIDDLEPORT SQUAD handled Frieda Faehnte from South Turd Avenue to Holzer Medical Center for medical reasons. POMEROY SQUAD on Tuesday at 10 32 pm transported Vernon Harrah 66 of New Haven after a car accident to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Athens Luther Ulbrich Grosvenor St O'Bleness Middleport Frieda Faehnte South Turd Avenue Holzer Medical Center Pomeroy Vernon Harrah New Haven Veterans Memorial Hospital

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