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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1971

Page

10

Death notices from New Straitsville and McArthur

Hazel Lucille Glenaman 66 of New Straitsville Route 1 died at Mount St. Mary Hospital. She leaves husband Walter five daughters two sons 19 grandchildren seven great grandchildren two brothers a sister and a late son Lewis. Services Saturday 1 p.m. Van Fossen Glouster Burial Beech Grove. Pearl W Crow 60 of McArthur funeral Saturday 2 p.m. Wrightsel Funeral Home burial Elk Cemetery. Crow dead on arrival at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. survivors include mother Clara Hall Crow and father Ralph Crow Sr.

New Straitsville Hazel Lucille Glenaman Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County William and Lucy Smith Coffman Mount Zion EUB Walter Pearl Lawson Whitestown Ind Lucy Webb Shirley Thompson Gracie Arbell Logan Hazel Glenaman Jacob Lehman Don Seevers Beech Grove Cemetery Mcarthur Pearl W. Crow W. Mill St Wrightsel Frank Jones Elk Cemetery Crow Hocking Valley Community Hospital Clara Hall Crow Ralph Crow Sr Point Pleasant Alfred FE. Hussell Pleasant Valley Hospital Mr. Hussell Jackson County Jacob C Mary Euler Hussell Bethel Eub Virginia Mae Boone Hassell Louis Anna) Castner Steubenville Charles Edna) Taylor Kingsville Russell Velma) Osher Katherine Terry Andrew John R Lydia Youngling Anna Jacoba Sioux City Iowa Alfred Jr Nelsonville Edna M. Steelman Diamond William Elizabeth Whitlock Alena Masure Union Furnace Nellie Jordon Portland Ore Ethel Cook Columbus Vivian Brownlee Canton Jesse Chuck) Whitlock Mineral City Johnson Funeral Home Walter Shafer Green Lawn Cemetery

Emblem Club Official Dies In Nelsonville

Nelsonville notices mourn the death of Mrs. Dorothy Shearer Kunzman 54 of 385 West Franklin Street after months of illness. She held leadership roles in Emblem Club and civic groups and is survived by husband Richard, children Richard Betsy and others. Funeral Sunday at Warren Funeral Home. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Dorothy Shearer Kunzman W. Franklin St Mount St. Mary Hospital Paul W. Shearer Warren Funeral Home Roy Ballard Green Lawn Cemetery

Death of Miss Alva Hokanson in Point Pleasant

Miss Alva Hokanson of 1205 Viand Street died this morning at Arcadia Nursing Home in Coolville. She is survived by one cousin Mildred Hawkinson of Kansas City Kansas. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Chapman Funeral Home of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Alva Hokanson Viand St Arcadia Coolville Mildred Hawkinson Kansas City Kan Chapman Funeral Home

Nelsonville Bus Stops Announced

Nelsonville York City School District Superintendent Jack Hillyer released the bus stop plan for the Nelsonville area. Elementary routes include Old East End School site Backus Lumber Dorr Run North Route 33 Foster's Drugs East Clayton Robbins Road Myers and Jackson Streets Odd Fellows Hall and other corners. High school stops cover Pinegrove Drive Dr Webb residence Madison and Washington Streets and nearby stores.

Nelsonville Jack Hillyer Nelsonville- York City Old East End Backus Lumber Co Dorr Run Foster’s Drugs East Clayton Robbins Road Myers and Jackson Streets Odd Fellows Hall Latter Day Saints Church Howe Grocery Ruthie’s Drive Chestnut Street Davis Grocery Scott and Grover Streets Pinegrove Drive Dr. Webb Johnson Madison and Washington Streets Omar Bakery

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes List of Local Names

Mount St Mary Hospital records a list of patients and associated residents. Names include Fred Phillips Vernice Smith Alice Smathers Sherri Lee Harold Brimer Gary Van Sickler Roger Lyons Judith Martin George Wilson Joann Levering Louise Goodin Lucille Dorton Delcia Smith and others from Glouster Buchtel Shade Logan Rockville Md.

Fred Phillips Vernice Smith Alice M. Smathers Buchtel Sherri Lee Shade Harold Brimer Logan Gary van Sickler Rockville Roger Lyons and Son Judith Martin George Wilson Joann Levering Louise Goodin Lucille Dorton Delcia Smith

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Admitted at Hocking Valley Community Hospital are Mrs Noble Bowles of Bremen and four sons and grandchild, including Master Mark Rutherford and Master Jeffery De Vore and Master Steven DeVore, all of Nelsonville, plus Mrs James Rush and Lewis Green of Logan. Dismissals include Mrs Ella Richards Mrs Ronald Kapple and daughter.

Noble Bowles Bremen Mark Rutherford Nelsonville Jeffery DeVore Steven DeVore James Rush Lewis Green Logan Ella Richards Ronald Kapple

Lions Club family picnic at CD Memorial Field

Chauncey and surrounding Lions Club members and families gather at CD Memorial Field on Sunday. The all day event starts at noon and continues into the evening with Lions Wives sponsoring the affair. Elizabeth Frederick of New York visits Nelsonville with her grandson David Frederick and family on E Washington Street during the Parade of the Hills and will stay through Wednesday.

Chauncey Lions Club CD Memorial Field Lions Nelsonville Elizabeth Frederick New York David Frederick E. Washington Street

1971 Miss Parade of the Hills Crowned Friday

The 1971 Miss Parade of the Hills will be crowned Friday at the Public Square after the Coronation Parade which begins at 6 30 p m from Poplar Street. Eleven community winners compete for the title and a dinner follows at the Odd Fellows Temple for festival members.

Poplar Street Odd Fellows Temple Queen Odd Fellows Rebekah Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hock- Hocking Lodge No. 339

Surprise Columbus Party Honors Lester Simpson and Phyllis Noggle

Mrs Chauncey Charette Simpson hosted a Columbus surprise party for her husband Lester Simpson and his sister Phyllis Noggle who celebrates her birthday on September 5. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Ailes and daughter Gahana, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Simpson and sons, Miss Carolyn King Smith, Laura Bennett, and many Columbus residents. Bottling spring water has become a $100 million a year industry in the United States.

Chauncey Charette Simpson Columbus Lester Phyllis Noggle Mrs. Simpson James Ailes Gahanna Kenneth Simpson Grace Jolley Chester Simpson Phyllis Rusty Dillinger Jim Barnes Carolyn King Smith Laura Bennett Dayton United States

Band Elects Officers for 1971 72 at Camp Allegro

The Logan High School Marching Chieftain Band elected officers for the 1971 72 year ahead of band camp. Officers include president Debbie Devol vice president T J Black secretary Cathy Anderson treasurer Becky Bell and student representatives Kendra Price Andrea Allberry Jane Bowlby and Mark Daubenmier. Highlights from camp featured Kiwanis picnic and treats for band members. Staff includes director Al Horsky assistants Dave Sellers Kent Bishop Walter Suchanek and Nancy McMillan. The 971 72 band will perform at the Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville.

Logan Logan High School Debbie Devol Dannie Devol T. J. Black Fred Black N. Spring St Cathy Anderson Sterling Anderson N. Market St Becky Bell Merl Bell Church St Kendra Price Kenneth Price Walnut Logan Band Roosters al Horsky Dave Sellers Kent Bishop Walter Suchanek Parkersburg Sellers Robbie Leonard Chris Rowe Mike McCormack Bishop Nancy McMillan LHS Nelsonville

Ecumenical Scout Retreat Planned at Chief Logan Camp

Chief Logan Council of the Boy Scouts of America schedules a Sept 17 to 19 Ecumenical Retreat at the Chief Logan scout camp. The weekend emphasizes Christian brotherhood with sessions on Brotherhood Faith Hope and Guts and Forgiveness and Bigness. Veuillez.

Wellston Logan Council Boy Scouts of America Camp Chapel Michael Ellifritz Diocese of Columbus Paul Beightly Waverly United Presbyterian Castor

Homecoming Slated At Haydenville

Haydenville Methodist Church schedules homecoming for September 12. The event remembers Haydenville High School’s first graduating class, now long discontinued, with three graduates from 1917 still meeting annually.

Haydenville Haydenville Methodist Church

Auto Fire Extinguished in Gallipolis on Third Street

Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department extinguished an automobile fire Thursday on Third Street across from the Kroger lot. The car owned by Geraldine Howe of Gallipolis Route 2 suffered engine damage and hood paint burn after gasoline ignition. Five men reported the incident. the call came in at 8 55 p m.

Gallipolis Third Street Kroger Geraldine Howe

Party Held for Noggles In Chauncey

Chauncey Saturday evening a going away party was held at 20 Mill St for Mr. and Mrs. Steve Noggle. Refreshments were served to a list of Chauncey and nearby residents. The Noggles will move to Chambers Arizona to work at the Indian Holiness Mission.

Chauncey Steve Noggle Chester Simpson Mill St Lyle Miller Bucyrus Lester Simpson Kelly Snider Grace Jolley Kenneth Simpson All of Columbus Ruth Dickens the Plains Randy Dunn Dorothy Lanning Millfield Iva Searls Verna Tinkham Helen Tatman Louie Snider New Town Noggle Chambers Ariz Indian Holiness Mission

Landscape Day Slated At Wooster

POMEROY-Meigs area homeowners and turfgrass professionals are invited to Turf and Landscape Day on Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster. Tours cover blue grass trials rose garden crab apples pruning and shade trees. Program copies available from the County Extension Office.

Pomeroy Meigs Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Wooster

Divorce Granted in Hocking County Court Case

Judge Harley Meyer grants Kathleen Lanning of New Straitsville Route 1 a divorce from Richard Lanning of 448 Motherwell Ave. Lanning found guilty of gross neglect and extreme cruelty in Hocking County Court of Common Pleas.

Logan Harley Meyer Hocking County

Arrest in Point Pleasant Case Linked to City Police

Jack Curtis aged 33 of Henderson was arrested by Point Pleasant City Police on a charge of intoxication in a case that involves local law enforcement.

Point Pleasant Jack Curtis Henderson Point Pleasant City

Hours Changed at Mason County Learning Center Vocational Center

Mrs. Naomia Woodard announces new hours for the Mason County Learning Center at the Vocational Center on Ohio River Road. The center will open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and will be closed Fridays. Labor Day closure on Monday September 6 is noted.

Point Pleasant Naomia Woodard Mason County Learning Center Ohio River Road

Auto Mishap and Stolen Stereo Reported in Logan

Logan case: Janet L. Anderson Six, 19, Rockbridge Route 1, cited for failure to maintain clear distance after her auto struck Viola W. Dillie, 33, Laurelville Route 1, stopped to yield on Old Route 33. Wilbur Fuller reports model trailer break in at Routes 33 and 664 with a stereo valued at 150 dollars. investigation continues.

Wellston Seeks Bids for 1972 Police Cruiser

Wellston announces bids for a 1972 police cruiser. Specifications available at the city clerk’s office. Bidders must submit by noon Sept. 15 with a $100 certified or cashier’s check. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Wellston Clarence Mahle

Ohio State Fair opens strong as Carpenters draw crowds

Attendance on opening day reaches 163 311, just 900 shy of last year’s record. The Carpenters perform twice at the grand stand, with two more shows planned. Cincinnati Roger Bacon wins high school marching band contest with 989 points, earning a 1 000 prize and a concert date with Doc Severinsen. Deborа Carey named FFA Queen. Philip Beck Jr. wins winemaking contest with white dessert wine among 164 entries. Barbara Palmer wins 4 H Saddle Horse Western Showmanship. Gov. Gilligan official opens Expohio 71 and plans schedule events including Farm City lunch and Governor’s Cup horse show. Urban 4 H Day announces program for inner city youth with garden displays and nutrition exhibits.

Columbus Ohio Carpenters Cincinnati Roger Bacon Doc Severinsen Marion Mogadore Ottawa Glandorf Celina Deborah Carey Marion County FFA Philip Beck Jr Cleveland Barbara Palmer Wood County John Gilligan Agricultural Hall of Fame Gilligan Farm City

Two Athens County 4-H Members Win State Fair Honors

Barbara Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Williams Long Run Road won first place in the hunt seat equitation class for ages 10 to 14 at the Ohio State Fair Horse Show Carol Savage daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert Savage Coolville Ridge won fourth place in the hunt seat equitation class for youths ages 15 to 18 Both girls belong to the Happy Hunters 4-H Club Williams will compete Friday night in the grand champion workhorse in her class Williams also won Athens County Fair championships in showmanship horsemanship and the championship and advisers for the Happy Hunters are Ellen Izor and Marge Liroff.

Athens County 4-H Barbara Williams Harry Williams Long Run Road Carol Savage Robert Savage Coolville Ridge Happy Hunters 4-H Club Miss Williams Workorf Athens County Fair Happy Hunters Ellen Izor Marge Liroff

Suffrage Anniversary Sparks National Women’s Liberation Action

Women's liberation groups marked the 51st suffrage anniversary with marches, protests, and targeted actions across the country. In New York about 6,000 demonstrated while others staged smaller events in Pittsburgh and Chicago, calling for the equal rights amendment and political influence. NOW leaders announced plans to campaign against lawmakers not backing the amendment, citing a poll showing substantial support among lawmakers.

Women’s Liberationists New York Fifth Avenue Liberation American Stock Exchange Wall Street Exchange New York Stock Exchange Pittsburgh Point Congress NOW

Miss Faris Joins Medical Center Staff

Miss JoAnn Faris of McArthur Route 1 earned a bachelor degree in physical therapy from Ohio State University with a 3.5 GPA. She was hired as a staff physical therapist at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Zanesville after completing clinical affiliations at Hillside Hospital Warren Akron Children's Hospital and Akron City Hospital. She received a $1,375 OSU scholarship awarded by the Health Education and Welfare Department.

McArthur JoAnn Faris Frank Faris Ohio State University Good Samaritan Medical Center Zanesville Hillside Hospital Warren Akron Children’s Hospital Akron City Hospital Faris OSU Health, Education and Welfare Department

North Gallia Not Facing Financial Trouble

The North Gallia school district is not in financial distress despite a Messenger report misattributing a AP dispatch. The AP listed 13 districts asking for state analyses, incorrectly naming Northmor in Gallia County. Northmor exists elsewhere in Ohio, not in Gallia County.

North Gallia Messenger Associated Press Ohio Northmor Gallia County

Driver Cited After Viand Street Crash in Point Pleasant

At 7 05 a m Friday near the south city parking lot Viand Street a two car crash led to J H Farley 67 Point Pleasant being cited for failing to have his vehicle under control. Farley collided with a car driven by John R Jeffers 19 of Pomeroy who was slowing to change gears.

Point Pleasant Viand Street J. H. Farley John R. Jeffers Pomeroy Jeffers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hazel L. Glenaman Crow Services Emblem Club Dorothy S. Kunzman Elsa Howe Miles H. Howe Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Richard Richard Shearer Betsy Shearer William A. Kunzman Germany Merrilee Kunzman William E. Butts Whispering Pines N.C William Howe Edward Dude Raymond Samuel Howe Marietta Candice Shearer Alfred E. Hussell Crow-Hassell Funeral Home O. H. Carder Earl Perkins Lone Oak Cemetery Lane Franklin Malone West First Avenue Donna Malone Mr. Malone Charles Black Frankie Debbie Lisa Amy Colton Malone Athens Curtis Malone Ted Eva) Walls Richard Black Elaine Black Woodyard Funeral Home Glen Rest Cemetery Funeral Kinnison Services Ira Cody Hope Gallipolis Ferry Hope Henry Clay Lyddie Perry Hope Church of Christ At Sybil Leport Hope Ruth Hope John L. Steele Roger Cemetery Redmond Ridge Mount St. Mary Nelsonville Elks Ballroom West School Old West School W. Washington Street Monty Calvert Moon Jeff Sparks Nelsonville Parade of the Hills Noggles Vocater Miss Faris Medical Center North Gallia
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