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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1976

Page

7

Area death notices list Handley Jeffers and Lewis

James Russell Handley 79 of Dexter died after a week long illness at Pleasant Valley Hospital born in Buffalo West Virginia survived by wife five sons one daughter twenty two grandchildren five great grandchildren two half brothers one sister with services set for Friday at Walker Funeral Home burial Standish Cemetery. Elden E Jeffers 69 of 422 S Massachusetts Ave Wellston died at Holzer Medical Center born Radcliff foreman for Industrial Pallet Division of Cleveland member of Trinity United Methodist Church survived by wife Beatrice Potts Jeffers one son one daughter six grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers five sisters services Saturday in Wellston with burial in Hamden Cemetery. Mamie Sprague Lewis 69 died Saturday Mercy Hospital Columbus Gallia County native survived by husband Cecil three daughters a son two sisters and a sister in law burial Obetz Cemetery Columbus.

James Handley Rutland James Russell Handley Dexter Pleasant Valley Hospital Buffalo W. Va Charles A Eva Chapman Handley Drew Webster American Legion Pomeroy Lessie Inez Meadows Handley Roy Cheshire Raymond Wellsburg Walker Funeral C.J. Lemley Standish Radcliff D.H Emma Webb Jeffers Cleveland Trinity United Methodist Church Beatrice Potts Jeffers William Bill Carolyn) Ghearing Wellston Sheldon Huntington Woodrow McArthur Leona Calvin Bernadine Eberts Doris Smith Jessie Wines Wheelersburg Myrta Boring Golden Gate Fla James N. Blower C.H. Rice Columbus Mamie Sprague Lewis Mercy Hospital Gallia County Cecil Cora Rupe Obetz Fred O’neal Stockort Fred W. O’neal Good Samaritan Medical Center Zanesville David and Minnie Grand O’neal Stockport Otha Weigle Painted Post N.Y Altha Downing Michigan Ray Mosier Pataskala Rose Martin Stockport United Methodist Church McDougal Cemetery Athens

Retired Banker Ralph Parks Dies in Florida

Ralph W. Parks 86 longtime Nelsonville banker died Wednesday at Palms Pasadena Hospital St. Petersburg Beach Fla after two months as patient Born in Nelsonville son of William and Martha Parks director emeritus of the People's Bank cashier for 35 years and Parks Music Store operator for 28 years He was a charter member of the Nelsonville Rotary Club.

Nelsonville Ralph W. Parks St. Petersburg Beach Fla Palms Pasadena Hospital St. Petersburg Parks William and Martha Warren Parks People’s Bank Rotary Club

Southeast Ohio weather forecast for Thursday August 26 1976

Weather summary from Ohio University details yesterday's high 90 and cooler today with 63 low. Forecast hazy warm humid conditions across regions with 50 percent rain tonight and 30 percent Friday. Northeast and East regions show mid 80s to low 90s with chances of showers or thunderstorms through Friday. Extended outlook through Monday remains warm with 80s to low 90s and scattered showers.

Dakotas California Central Plains Mississippi Ohio Ohio University C. L. Colmer U.S Northwest West Central Central Southwest East Lake Shore Northeast East Central

Freddie Roush Rites Set At Sutton Church

Freddie Roush 79 of Racine died at Veterans Memorial Hospital this morning. Born in Meigs County he was a son of the late Arthur and Emma McKenzie Roush and a member of Sutton United Methodist Church. He is survived by a sister Beulah Roush and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers Otis and Dallas and a sister Mae Fetherola. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sutton United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Wilson officiating. Burial in Sutton Cemetery. Friends may call at Ewing Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today.

Debbie Chick Eureka Robert Johnson Marguerite Walters Johnson Wayne Gahanna Harry Lee Mary Lou) Fellore Gallipolis Richard Betty) Meadows Crown City Wilson Donna) Sims Johnstown Terry Wanda) Rankin Gahan Racine Freddie Roush Veterans Memorial Hospital Meigs County Arthur Emma McKenzie Roush Sutton United Methodist Church Beulah Roush Otis Dallas Mae Fetherola

Obituaries for McArthur and Albany residents

Mary Blanche Puckett McArthur 69 of McArthur died at home on Wednesday born in Knox Township Vinton County daughter of George and Sally Hutchinson She preceded in death by three husbands James Queen Elias Perry Lewis Puckett a brother and a sister Survived by sister Lizzie Bolen Wellston and several nieces and nephews Services Saturday 2 30 p m at James N Blower Funeral Home Rev Jerry Griffith officiating burial Elk Cemetery Albany Addalee Mildred Coe 74 of Albany died Wednesday Survived by brothers Homer Coe Suffern NY Theodore Coe Rochester PA sisters Mrs Ralph McKinzie Mrs Bert Grimm Racine Services Friday 9 a m at Ewing Funeral Home Pomeroy burial Bethlehem Baptist

Mary Puckett McArthur Mary Blanche Puckett McArthur Knox Twp Vinton County George Sally Martin Hutchinson James Queen Elias Perry Lewis Puckett Lizzie Bolen Wellston James N. Blower Jerry Griffith Elk Cemetery Albany Addalee Mildred Coe Homer Coe Suffern N.Y Theodore Coe Rochester Ralph McKinzie Bert Grimm Racine

Democratic Nominee Jimmy Carter Favored By President Carter Jr

President Carter Jr. says he will vote for former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, the Democratic nominee. The 34 year old San Diego materiel supervisor says his unusual name caused ridicule but helped him make friends. He credits his father in Broken Bow Oklahoma and notes two colleges and two years in Vietnam service.

Dan Tedrick Associated Press SAN Diego President Carter Jimmy Carter President Carter Jr Solar Division International Harvester Carter Scarlett O'Hara Carter Jimmy Georgia Carter Jr Broken White House

Critics Say Army Harsh on Cadets

Washington AP report says Congress critics argue the Army punishes West Point cadets too severely in a cheating scandal. They question authority to readmit suspended cadets and note many cases unresolved or dropped while officers review the honor code.

Washington Army West Point Congress Martin R. Hoffmann House Samuel S. Stratton D-N.y Hoffmann Lucien N. Nedzi D-Mich Stratton

Emergency medical runs in Athens Racine and Mason areas

Emergency squads report calls with patient names ages and destinations. Mrs Bessie Mercer 93 of 89 W Union St Athens transported to O'Bleness for breathing difficulty. Mrs Carrie Burson 89 of 65 Pomeroy Rd Athens transported to O'Bleness for chest pains. Anna Nease 44 Racine to Holzer Medical Center for medical issue. Ferne Hayman Racine to Holzer for heart condition. Mrs Christopher Dingess Mason Route 1 to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Wendy Young 3 Mason to Holzer Medical Center.

Bessie Mercer W. Union St O'Bleness Carrie Burson Pomeroy Road O’bleness Anna Nease Racine Holzer Medical Center Ferne Hayman Holzer Mason Christopher Dingess Pleasant Valley Hospital Wendy Young

Community notices and club meetings listed

Xi Zeta Delta Beta Sigma Phi begin ning day tea at 8 p m with Sara Green RSVP to 592 2241. Bowling League organizational meetings at Rollerbowl and Rollerbow Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department annual meeting 7 30 p m Clinton Street open to residents. Loyal Berean Class Glouster Church potluck 7 30 p m. EMS Station Glouster FAP 7 p m. Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge Stewart IOOF Hall 8 p m. York Grange 2436 Oak Grove serving committee 8 p m. Rife Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Temple Jacksonville.

Albany Area

Hospital Notes List Of Local Names

Hospital notes mention several local residents including Mr and Mrs Donald Linscott Harold Efaw Ann D Welsh Kathy Colum bus Mamie Smith Amesville Lewis Meek Tony Dooley Herman Herron and Glenn Law with a son and other nearby communities noted.

Harold Efaw Athens Ann D. Welsh Glouster Kathy Columbus Mamie Smith Amesville Lewis Meek the Plains Tony Dooley Guysville

Local Names List From Nelsonville and Glouster Area

Readable names linked to Nelsonville and Glouster locals include William Lonberger Mrs Lorna Barber Beverly Holcomb Crystal Homan Ruby Winchell Elizabeth Pyles Karen Inman Phillip Cook Gerald Spencer Miss Caria Oakley Steve Smeltser and Harold with addresses on Nelsonville Route 1 and nearby communities.

William Lonberger Lorna Barber Nelsonville Beverly Holcomb Crystal Homan Glouster Ruby Winchell Elizabeth Pyles Karen Inman Phillip Cook Gerald Spencer Caria Oakley Steve Smeltser Harold

Local names listed in fragmentary notice

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Edward Capehart Shade Cundiff Mason Hattie Swift Troy Earl Wines Cheshire Pickens Racine Joan Carnahan Long Bottom Mildred Hauber Mary Russell Marion Hall Virginia Lee Dawn Green Chapman Debbie Thomas Sarver. No events or actions stated.

Edward Capehart Shade Cundiff Mason Hattie Swift Troy Earl Wines Cheshire Pickens Racine Joan Carnahan Long Bottom Mildred Hauber Mary Russell Marion Hall Virginia Lee Dawn Green Chapman Debbie Thomas Sarver

Local residents named in community notice

Mrs Dewayne Sayre William Grimm Gertrude Kloes Patrick Rymer Mrs Michael Nealand Robert Pugh Jr Mrs Robert Watkins and Paul Aspery are listed in a community notice. The document names several residents and appears to outline a local matter involving them.

Dewayne Sayre William Grimm Gertrude Kloes Patrick Rymer Michael Nealand Robert Pugh,Jr Robert Watkins Paul Aspery

Court Notices And Fines From Local Docket

A list of individuals with charges and penalties including improper passing, DWI, eye protection violations, trespassing, amphetamine possession, and disorderly conduct. Also noted are bond forfeitures for speeding, stop sign and public intoxication offenses, and preliminary hearings with names and fines. Multiple towns and counties appear along with ages and addresses.

Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Organized

Nelsonville in Athens County forms a new Senior Citizens Club with 20 members and five interested persons. Temporary officers elected include Emma Connors as Chairman Hank Boles as vice chairman Ruth Patton as secretary and Marie Weese as treasurer. Non members at the meeting included Marvin McDaugh Jim McCall Edna Hartman Zella Kruszewski and Tina Freas Advisors to the group. Next meeting set for September 13 at 7 p.m. 49 W Washington St. All Nelsonville seniors welcome.

Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Emma Connors Hank Boles Ruth Patton Marie Weese Marvin McDaugh Golden Buckeye Jim McCall Tri-County Community Action Agency Edna Hartman CAA Zella Kruszewski Athens County Council On Tina Freas Washington St

Hours Change For Coronary and Intensive Units

Mount St. Mary Hospital announces new visiting hours for the coronary and intensive care units. Visiting is limited to 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. daily. Medical and surgical units keep 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. hours. Visitors are asked to cooperate for patient welfare.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital

Saturday Ice Cream Social at Wilkesville Church

An old fashioned ice cream social at Wilkesville United Methodist Church runs Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu features pies cakes ice cream chicken sandwiches sloppy joe noodles cole slaw and beverages with all proceeds supporting church programs.

Wilkesville Wilkesville United Methodist Church

Local Court Docket Lists DWI Disorderly Conduct and Divorces

Records show Sonya A. Henry of 820 Jackson St charged with driving while intoxicated with a 200 dollar fine and three days in jail, suspended pending treatment. Other entries include Gilbert Davis and Darrel Lehman Jr for disorderly conduct with 50 dollar fines, multiple assault and property cases with small costs, and dissolution decree filings for Maniskas and Nihiser couples along with several divorce petitions.

Jane Suchowiecki Franklin Ave Dennis Lee Dowler Athens David J. Greene Beachwood David J. Long Fenzel House Sonya A. Henry Jackson St Gilbert Davis Hocking St Darrel Lehman, Jr Nelsonville Jimmie L. Arnold David David M. Stalling Buchtel Ruth Ann Barnhart Chestnut St

Brooks and Spires divorce actions filed in Meigs County

Meigs County Common Pleas lists marriage dissolutions including Donna Jean Brooks versus Ralph Brooks of Tuppers Plains and Timothy Spires versus Ann Louise Spires of Rutland.

Meigs County Common Pleas Donna Jean Brooks Ralph Brooks Tuppers Plains Timothy Spires Ann Louise Spires Rutland

Meigs County Land Transfers Summary

Land transfers recorded in Meigs County show multiple deeds. Transfers include Anderson B Kibble deceased to David A Smith and Ruth Ann Balder son in Olive Two. Helen M Williams to Everett and Anna Phyllis McDaniel in Salisbury Two. Elvin Eugene and Mary E Thomp son to Norman Douglas and Betty Karen Staats in Salem Two. Stephen P and Karen L Marcinko to Fredrick J and Vaneta J Bowman in Olive Two. Loretta Kaiser Rogers and Chester Rogers to Barry Souder Nancy Souder nee Nancy Kirby in Bedford Two. Roosevelt and Polly Branham to James W and Rhonda J Stockwell in Alfred E Young to Alma Young.

Anderson B. Kibble David A. Smith Ruth Ann Balderson Olive Helen M. Williams Everett Anna Phyllis McDaniel Salisbury Elvin Eugene Mary E. Thompson Norman Douglas Betty Karen Staats Salem Stephen P Karen L. Marcinko Fredrick J Vaneta J. Bowman Loretta Kaiser Rogers Chester Rogers Barry Souder Nancy Souder Nancy Kirby Bedford Roosevelt Polly Branham James W Rhonda J. Stockwell Alfred E. Young Alma Young

Property transfers list with multiple deed transactions

A sequence of quit claim and warranty deeds transferring parcels across multiple townships including Green Two Logan Falls Two and Starr areas. Names include Ruth Eileen McDaniel Johan Schein Sharon Biggs James Richards Barbara Adams Dian Olsen Susan Turner and others. Exact parcel details show lot numbers acreages and sections across Logan Benton Green Two Starr and related additions.

Ruth Eileen McDaniel Johan Schein Union Furnace Marion Biggs Sharon Biggs Green Ruby M. Clark James Patricia Richards Logan Barbara Ann Sorrell Joe Mary K. Adams Dicken Ruth Streitz Dian Olsen Benton Susan Brenning Cynthia Sue Turner City of Logan Robert F Dortha Seitz Victor Lucille Gross Richard R Pauline Robinson Hocking County Historical Society Ernest and Mary M. Hartman Gateway Plumbing and Heating Mary Nan John Bond Marvin E Patricia A. McDaniel Green Two Robert Pastor Denver Q Mona M. Wolfe Falls Ronald Keith Debra Lowery David June VanCuren Asa Strous Laurelville James J. Short Sally E. Short Washington Bowers Alfred .K Dorothy G. Delo Heled Refeld Starr Sea Cat Guatte Ee Dananl Paige Gillogly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elden Jeffers Elden E. Jeffers Massachusetts Ave Mamie Lewis Ralph Parks Florida Edna Withrow Edna Mae Withrow Glenroy Ross County Medical Center Pennsboro William K Ida Mae Bible Christian Church Harry Anna Mae Storts Lyndon Wanda Jean Allman Robert Ray Ester Jones Chillicothe A.B. Malloy Hamden United Methodist Church F&am Lodge 157 Green Lawn Cemetery Association Nelsonville High School Ohio Wesleyan Leta C. Nelson Parks Ralph W. Jr Detroit William N Allen Park Mich Robert K Florissant Florence Fri Doris Pergin Paul Alexandria Charles Warren J. Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery Addalee Coe Ewing Funeral Home Tim Smith Bethlehem Baptist Friends Massillon Kevin A. Boron Eileen Holcomb AP Wirephere Cynthia Wilbert Holcomb Navarre Athens Fire Squad Racine Squad Athens City Athens County York Grange Grange Hall Oak Grove O’bleness Birth Donald Linscott Herman Herron Glenn Law Mount St. Mary Veterans Memorial Admitted Pleasant Valley Court News Rainer Stone Edward L. Rehak Hoover House John N. Mitchenn Walker Sr Lawrence D. Anderson Chauncey Betty Lee Barnhart Donald R. Zitko Stanley L. Harris Jr Oak Hill Raymond W. Bell Knox John E. Campbell Buckeye Lake Paul J. Davis James H. Hastins Akron Robert E. Hatfield Richard D. Helton James R. Hill Fairmont Virgil C. Kittle Glenn Matlick Newburg William H. Putnam Ashville Larry R. Reed Douglas R. Scott Greenfield Frank L. Stannard Ronald E. Tewksbury Larry M. Ward Williamstown Elmer P. Wilkerson Schaumburg Ill Everett R. Brown S. Maine Ave Bill Burton Earl J. R. Lego Clarence A Sally J. Lambert Rock Springs United Methodist Church Alice Freeland Thomas Randall Phyllis Jean Cross Syracuse Sutton Hocking County Dana Bookman Clay Bank Hill Frederick A. Nichols Roy P. Price Rockbridge Sam Davis N. Orchard Sr Common Pleas Edward L. Estep Randall E. Miller Amanda Phillip D. Waide Parkersburg Walter G. Henley Cincinnati Nawawi Moho Jan Ind Donald E. Maloney Freddy L. Elkin N.C Steven C. Rood Roland C. Geho New Martinsville W.va Sharyl Brannigan Danny P. Chase Perrysburg Jimmie D. Clelland Lancaster Scott E. Lee Edna L. Lopez Reynoldsburg Cecil Woodson Adams St Darrel Lehman Tom Pitts William Wicks Hocking County Common Pleas Harold Daubenmire Linda Daubenmire Brenda J. Keyes Mohican Ave Robert R. Keyes Walhending Ave Franklin M. Dennis Sandra Sue Dennis Warner Ave Charles A. Maniskas Carla S. Maniskas Summit Drive Janis Nihiser Franklin Nihiser Hocking Real Estate Transfers
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