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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1969

Page

5

Area Death Notices from Chillicothe to Chesterhill

Obituaries report Virgil H Moody 74 of Chillicothe died at home. Surviving wife Alma Moody and children, services on Thursday at Fawcett-Olver Funeral Home with burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Also notices for Virginia C Danley Logan Ford Osborne Paint Pleasant Lillie Steffan Albany Agnes Hayes Zaleski John William Johnson Stockport. Each entry lists ages, relatives, residences, and funeral details.

Chillicothe Virgil H. Moody Cedarwood Drive Morgan County Wright Nancy Daugherty Moody Standard On Almeda Price Moody Donna West Doris Hurd Dortha Nicb Marietta Flora Joseph Elza Moody Chesternil Fawcett-Olver Greenlawn Cemetery Zaleski Agnes Hayes Zaledo Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Michael Margaret Malborough Hayes St. Sylvester Catholic Church Lucy Hayes St. Sylvester Church Charles J. Griffin St. Sylvester Cemetery McArthur Stockport John William Johnson Washington County William Mary Gadd Johnson Arthur Harlan James Fawncett-Stone Chesterhill Charles Imhoff Dale

Kindergarten Registration Rules Change for 1989

Beginning with the 1989 school year a child must be six by Sept 30 to start first grade and five by Sept 30 to enter kindergarten. Preregistration at Hollister Elementary showed 58 five year olds in Trimble Two. Parents who have not registered are urged to contact principal Robert J. Bunting at 767-3056 as the 1969-70 term begins Sept 3 and bus schedules will be announced.

Glouster Hollister Elementary Trimble Robert J. Bunting Weinturmec Patutda Goede Lester Manuel Barbara Read Yvonne L. Shaw Dstrict

Glouster Area Hosts Dinner Guests and Miss Old Settler Contest

Sunday dinner at 37 S High St Glouster hosted Mr and Mrs Oliver Steinmetz along with several couples and families from McKeesport Columbus Belpre Athens Englewood and Albany. Glouster youths enter the Miss Old Settler of 1969 queen contest for Labor Day weekend in Jacksonville with applications available at Hartleys Pizza Economy on High St.

Oliver Steinmetz S. High St William Geese McKees Kenneth Wolfe Columbus del Whitehead Ellis Jenkins Belpre Arthur Smith Athens Gon Charles Albany Charles Bernard Scotty Lisa Englewood Raymond Robinson Flossie Bernard Jacksonville Depra Mingus Mary Shafer Libby Carter Glouster Hartley’s Pizza Place High St Glousier

Four-Car Bridge Crash on Mason Pomeroy Bridge

Four cars collided on the Mason Pomeroy bridge Monday afternoon. Larry Good, 20, of Pomeroy, said his brakes failed as he approached stopped traffic, striking George Sayre 65 of New Haven and Helen Hill of Racine, who were stopped ahead. Hill suffered an eye injury and was driven to a doctor. No citations issued.

Pomeroy Mason-Pomeroy ' Bridge Larry Good George Sayre New Haven Helen Hill Racine Middlepool Good Hill John Smith Point Pleasant

Pomeroy People Leave for Visits and Trips

Pomeroy residents embark on travel to Connecticut New York City and Coccol to visit relatives and attend family gatherings. Local families host guests from Lancaster Kansas Cincinnati and Gallipolis while others recuperate from surgery and enjoy short trips to West Virginia and the White Mountains.

J. W. Morris Kristi Connecticut Richard Staltenhoff New York City Coccol Gene Abbott Lancaster J. W. Mortis Martin Abbott James Wartinger Mike Denny Groves Kansas Edgar Allensworth Earl Knight Grant Hospital Columbus Ron Halley Paige Nan Moore White Mountains Arizona Indow J. H. Mourning William Houckland Beth Carol Lynn Marion Mitch Gallipolis Clifford Cunningham New Lima William Robson Orin Smith Leland Eicmilier Waterford West Virginia Spruce Knob Bald Knob National Radio Astronoomy Observatory Greenbank James Arnold Ana Cincinnati L. W. McComas Karen Miles Nick Johnson Gallipalis

Driver Cited After Crash On Union Street

Wilda M. Shank 34 of St. was ordered into Municipal Court on a charge of failing to stop within a clear distance after a two car crash Tuesday morning at West Union and South Shafer Streets. Kenneth E. Willoughby 34 of The Plains was driving the second car. Both vehicles were eastbound on Union when Willoughby’s car stopped for a traffic signal and Shank’s struck it.

Wilda M. Shank of & Her W. Union S. Shafer Streets Kenneth E. Willoughby the Plains Union Street Willoughby

Burglary Reported At James Barnes Home Route 90

Athens County sheriff's deputies investigated a Monday burglary at the James Barnes residence near Canaanville on Route 90. Stolen goods valued at 100 dollars included a lawn mower television blankets toaster and alarm clock. Authorities suspect no link to two prior Glouster area break ins.

Athens County Sheriff's’ Department James Barnes Canaanvile Barnes Glouster

Harrie Smith Resigns As Welfare Director

Miss Hattie Marie Smith resigns after 20 years as Meigs County Welfare director. County commissioners announce in a special session naming Adele Cullems as acting director. Smith, longtime Middleport resident, previously worked for the Middleport Gas Company before the welfare post.

Middleport Hattie’ Marie Smith Meigs County Dwight (Adele) Cullems Miss Smith

Bond Forfeited On Assault Charge In County Case

Harry E. Mitchell Jr. of Riverside Drive forfeited $23 in Municipal Court Tuesday after an assault and battery charge filed by his wife County Clerk Marjorie Mitchell. The clerk alleged he struck her head and face in her apartment Monday. Coffee hour set at Albany Methodist Church for 10 a.m. Wednesday to help neighbors meet.

Harry E. Mitchell Jr Raverside Marjorie Mitchell Mitchell Albany Methodist Church

Poll Workers Needed For Athens Precincts

William Howe of Athens County announces vacancies in Athens precincts for the November election. Each precinct needs six workers a presiding judge three judges and two clerks with three from each party. Pay is 18 dollars for election day work with extra for the presiding judge. Training session will be arranged. contact elections board or precinct committeeman.

Wiliam Howe Athens County Gena Athens A Howe Howe Elections Board

Federal Hocking Expects Superintendent In Week

The Federal Hocking board ends a special session with a committee chair appointed to study a bus garage proposal and a report on replacing Superintendent Alex Gila. County Superintendent Weinturtner expects a new superintendent within a week as minor repairs proceed for the September 3 opening.

Federal Hocking Federal Hocking Board of Education Joseph Frost Robert Weinturtner Effons Alex Gila Weinturtner

iDefense Moves In Narcotics Conviction Appeal

New York youth Harvey N. Salsky, represented by William Lavelle, seeks to block a county motion to throw out a bill of exceptions in a narcotics case. The Fourth District Court of Appeals will consider whether filing delays and timing meet court discretion. Gallia County reports the arrest of David Burchett, 22, of Cheshire on disturbing the peace and related charges.

Fourth District Court of Appeals New York Claire M. Ball Jr William Lavelle Harvey N. Salsky Ball Salsky Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Court of Appeals Lavelle Gallipolis Gallia County David Burchett Cheshire Iment Barbers Nashville Tenmaung Weakley Court of Common Ohio Gerald S Weekley William @ Anwerd Mia

Millfield United Methodist Picnic After Sunday Worship

Millfield Church plans its annual picnic after the 10 15 morning service inviting members and Jacksonville church families. John Barnes of Millfield Route 1 was fined five dollars plus costs in Chauncey for fighting and disturbing the peace after a Friday arrest by Marshal Viary.

Millfield Chauncey John Barnes Charles Wadley Barnes John Viary

Message Of Thieves Is Love In Milford Pa

Edward Hackstetter of New York City found his vacation cabin looted repeatedly. He wrote a note threatening charges and punishment if caught. Thieves replied with a polite, forgiving response and left 32.50 attached to the note for food.

Milford Edward Hackstetter New York City P.S

Notice by Publication Ohio Urges Vacation of Streets for Renewal Project

The Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio issues a public notice by publication concerning a zoning and urban renewal plan for the City of Athens. It names and addresses streets and alleys proposed for vacating or reconfiguration and seeks comments, hearings, and action to safeguard residents during the renewal process.

Equay Gr Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Gerald Wretley Worke the Court OF Common Pleas Zouee Neshbed Achard Edward Russell Feaute Noti Olive URSAN Athens Dezlar Emergsticy Brest Ord Vane Rihang van Vohes van Vyrhey Perry Pune

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