Cleveland Man Ends Hostage Standoff at Terminal Tower
Leach, who held hostages inside Terminal Tower, exited with hands raised after a network story aired. Police led him away. hostages remained unharmed. His wife and mother offered background on his troubles and ties to Chessie policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Chessie
McGowan
Eaton
Nova Scotia
Canada
Terminal Building
Public Square
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Linda
Huntington
Virginia Leach
Vietnam
United States
Navy
Philadelphia
Arkansas
Carter Rapped On Statement About Peace and Israel
The article notes Carter urging a peace effort in the Middle East while stressing unwavering support for Israel. It cites Federal Election Commission figures showing Reagan received $5.09 million in federal primary funds, Ford $4.66 million, and Carter $3.46 million, with Reagan receiving an additional $107,098 as a latest installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Israel
State of Israel
Federal Election Commission
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Regan
Carter
Athens High Band Canceled at Ohio State Fair
The Athens High School band traveled to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair band competition but heavy rain canceled the event. Band director Stephan Berry said rain began on arrival at 8 a.m. and mud hindered the racing track. Directors of 50 bands canceled the competition due to scheduling issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Columbus
Stephan Berry
Four hurt as car splits in crash near Logan
Four teenagers were injured when a car driven by Ralph E. Stilson, 17, Logan Route 2, crashed into a tree on Hocking Drive at 12:32 a.m. The vehicle tore in half. Stilson and one passenger remained in the rear while two others were thrown clear. Janet Hopkins, Randy Hopkins, and Jo Ann Hopkins, all Nelsonville area youths, were among the injured. Stilson faces reckless operation charges and will appear in juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Hocking County
Stilson
Janet Hopkins
Nelsonville
Secems
Eastern Board Hires Personnel
At a board meeting the Eastern School Board accepted resignations and hired staff. Resignations included Mike Wilfong junior high math teacher Roger Dillon bus driver and Jean Styson elementary secretary. New hires: Nicole Owen primary EMR teacher Karla Chevalier elementary secretary and Sally Mitchem junior high study hall monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Eastern School Board
Mike Wilfong
Roger Dillon
Jean Styson
Nicole Owen
Karla Chevalier
Sally Mitchem
Coggeshall and Simmons Insurance Agency
Coolville
Weather outlook for Ohio regions Friday August 27 1976
Friday forecast shows variable clouds with a 40 to 50 percent chance of showers or thundershowers in southeast and lake shore regions. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s, lows in the upper 50s to upper 60s. Extended notes indicate mostly fair weather Sunday through Tuesday with highs upper 70s to mid 80s and lows upper 50s to low 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
West Lake Shore
Southwest
Lake Shore
Widows Benefits Restored Under New Social Security Law
The Athens Social Security Office says widows eligible for Social Security Part A and Part B plus black lung benefits before 1974 can have benefits reinstated if remarriage ends. Beneficiaries must report earnings over set limits and changes by contacting the Athens office or writing to 221 Columbus Road Athens 45701.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Social Security Office
Social Security
Athens
Columbus Road
Scout Leader Sought At Brownies Girl Scouts Meeting
WELLSTON neighborhood meeting seeks new Brownie and Girl Scout leaders. Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the city building. Interested persons may attend or contact Mrs. Mary Ousley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Mary Ousley
CB Club to Sponsor Racine Coffee Break
The Western Boot CB Club will sponsor a Sunday coffee break from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Racine Legion Hall. Red Stewart's band provides entertainment. Activities include cake dances door prizes and trophy awards with refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CB Club
Racine
Western Boot
Racine Legion Hall
Red Stewart
Area death notices span multiple Ohio communities
Marcus O Hamilton 58 died on arrival at Hocking Valley Community Hospital after helping at a farm in Falls Two Road near Enterprise. Survived by wife Velma and four daughters plus siblings and grandchildren. Services Sunday 3 p.m. at New Fairview Memorial Chapel with burial in New Fairview Mausoleum. Margaret Greene 69 died in Mercy Hospital Columbus after illness. Survived by son William Carl, daughter Nancy, four sisters, one brother and three grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Brethren Church Crab Orchard with burial there. Ralph W Parks 86 of St. Petersburg Beach Fla died. services Saturday in Warren Funeral Home, burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Guy E Bolen formerly of Athens area died. arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home. Elizabeth I Pyles 68 of Nelsonville died after hospital admission. survived by daughter Barbara Harris and three sons. services Saturday 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Louisa Mae Newland 88 of Tuppers Plains died Thursday. survived by granddaughter Norma Newland, great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. services Saturday 4 p.m. at White Funeral Home. Helen Beale 76 died in Bridgeville Hospital. survived by three daughters and two sons and eight grandchildren. private funeral Monday 1 p.m. at Van Fossen Funeral Home. Clarence Bricker 73 of Athens Route 5 died in Albany. arrangements in progress with Jagers and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Hamilton Logan
Marcus O. Hamilton
W. Hunter Sr
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Hocking County
Mr. Hamilton
Logan
Elmer
Clara Bierley Hamilton
Velma Finley Hamilton
Donald
Judy) Cozad
Michael
Marilyn) Downour
Connie) Kline
Cathy Hamilton
Vincent
New Straitsville
Lewis
Joe
Maxine) Williams
W.O
Beatrice) Smith
Marcus James Hamilton
New Fairview Memorial Chapel
Roger Fidler
New Fairview Memorial Mausoleum
Leonard-Lyke Funeral
Margaret Greene Vinton
Margaret Greene
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
Crab Orchard
W. Va
John R
Maggie Snuffer Halstead
Brethren Church of
William Carl Green
Grove City
Nancy Stevens
Maxine West
Vinton
Crystal Clark
Alamosa
Colo
Caffee Funeral Home
Beckley
Nelsonville
Ralph W. Parks
St. Petersburg Beach
Fla
Warren Funeral Home
J. Lloyd Evans
Green Lawn Cemetery
Parks
Palms Pasadena Hospital
St. Petersburg
People’s Bank
Elizabeth Pyles
Elizabeth I
Bea) Pyles
St. John Street
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Perry County
William John
Maude Roseltha Kepler Evans
Robert
Barbara) Harris
Buchtel
Charles Frederick
Earl Williams
Gilbert Edward
Cincinnati
Thalma Syx
Akron
Inz Barber
Earl Pyles
Bobby Gene
Edward Burton
John William
Opal Lee
Johnson Funeral Home
Carbon Hill
Louia Newland
Tuppers Plains
Louisa Mae Newland
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg
Joppa
Meigs County
Jasper
Sarah Bailey Heiney
Tuppers Plains Christian Cemetery
Glouster
Helen Beale
Bridgeville
Lincoln County
Lola Hatfield
Sam Nelson
Pearl Halley
Jeannette Pope
Northville
Mich
Ruby Oliver
Nitro
Clyde Nelson
Madison Heights
Mic
Lotte Lehmann Dies at 88 in Santa Barbara
Internationally famed soprano Lotte Lehmann died in her sleep at 88 after a long illness in Santa Barbara California. The German born artist fled Nazi Germany and found acclaim in the United States since 1938. She taught at the Music Academy of the West and remained a Santa Barbara resident since 1939 with funeral arrangements pending.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Lotte Lehmann
Hitler
United States
Europe
Atlantic
Germany
Austria
Marschallin
Richard Strauss
der Rosenkavalier
Maurice Abravnel
Metropolitian
Lehmann
Music Academy of the West
Music Academy In
Assault Charged In Shooting Near Point Pleasant
Mason County deputies investigate a Glenwood shooting where Helen Virginia Jordan, 62, is charged with felonious assault in the incident that wounded Anderson North, 63. North received hospital treatment and Jordan was arraigned by magistrate Charles Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Missionary Meeting Set at No. 3 Church of Christ
A missionary meeting is planned at the No. 3 Church of Christ in Christian Union in Wellston Tuesday at 7 30 p m Speaker will be the Rev Denver McCarty with special music The church sits one mile east of Wellston on County Road 39 Rev George Sexton is the pastor All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
No. 3
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Denver McCarty
George Sexton
Winners announced at Parade of the Hills Festival
Mount St. Mary Hospital committee announced prize winners for the Parade of the Hills Festival. Harriett Juniper won the trash compactor, Ed Matheny the radio, Barbara Cordova the can opener, and Lucille Weaver the first aid kit. Proceeds benefit the Dr. J L Webb Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Harriett Juniper
Ed Matheny
Barbara Cordova
Lucille Weaver
Hospital Births and Admits List Across Athens Area
A long hospital notes list records admissions discharges and births across Athens Nelsonville Glouster and nearby towns. It names patients including Mr and Mrs Randy Rasmussen a daughter Rebecca Lafrinere a son Kenneth Loeffler and many others from Athens and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Rasmussen
Stewart
Rebecca Lafrinere
Athens
Notable Local Names Listed in Public Notices
A roundup of individuals including Deborah Suerling John Barker George Newton Mrs Carl Gerlach Hollie Carter Walter Luh and others from Pomeroy Long Bottom Racine and Coolville appears in a community notice. The list also mentions Vernon Blevins Patsy Osler Richard Metzer Stanley Bennett Jr and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Suerling
John Barker
George Newton
Carl Gerlach
Hollie Carter
Walter Luh
William Phelps
Clara Stephens
Harry Marquardt
Tina Voss
Vernon Blevins
Pomeroy
George Hupp
Long Bottom
Wilmer Haifhill II
Middleport
Anna Alley
Racine
Stanley Bennett Jr
Coolville
Akron dean’s list honors Janette F. Ryan of Athens Route 2
Janette F. Ryan of Athens Route 2 earned a spring quarter place on the University of Akron dean’s list, reflecting high academic achievement among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janette F. Ryan
Athens
University of Akron
Community group events and socials listed across Athens area
Athens County Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge holds a 7 30 p m event at IOOF Temple Jacksonville. Appalachian CB Club hosts a 6 p m weiner roast at Lake Snowden for members. Athens Friends and Neighbors attend Ohio Valley Summer Theater play Of Thee I Sing at Forum Theater 8 30 p m then buffet at Sportsman. Albany Grange members bring pies or sandwiches. Albany VFW stag party at 9 p m 3 donation. Fire Department Social Stewart 1 p m to midnight chicken barbecue games banjo fiddle contest 6 p m open to all no entry fee drawing 10 p m Rome Township Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser proceeds aid equipment updates.
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Appalachian CB Club
Weiner
Lake Snowden
Athens Friends and Neighbors
Ohio Valley
Forum Theater
the Sportsman
Stewart
Rome Township Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency runs reported by Athens and regional squads
Emergency runs logged by Athens fire squad and nearby units include patient transfers to O'Bleness and Holzer Medical Center for chest pains breathing difficulty and general treatment. Names include Boyce Wheaton Betsy Brozak Windy Young Stella Russell Ronnie McCarty Vernon Blevins with addresses and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce Wheaton
Carriage Hill
O'Bleness
Edward Conley
Nelsonville
Perkins Pancake House
Columbus Road
Betsy Brozak
N. Congress St
O’bleness
Windy Young
Mason
Holzer Medical Center
New Haven
Stella Russell
Middleport
Court News: Wirick and Others face Driving Offenses
Michael E. Wirick 18 of Nelsonville Route 2 cited for driving while intoxicated. fined 200 dollars plus costs, 10 days in jail, license suspended 60 days. John H. Wright 30 of Albany Route 2 cited for unsafe operation. fined 35 dollars and costs. Robert Ray Stone 18 of 197 East State Street charged with driving with license under suspension. case dismissed for no officer in court. costs to city. open container noted. Norman Fulton 82 Grosvenor Street charged with disorderly conduct. dismissed with costs to complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael E. Wirick
Nelsonville
John H. Wright
Albany
Robert Ray Stone
E. State St
Norman Fulton
Grosvenor St
Bessie Lucas
Divorce Notices and Civil Actions Across Athens Area
A long list of civil cases, divorces, and foreclosures filed in regional courts. Couples and individuals from Nelsonville, Chauncey, Athens, Glouster, Guysville, and surrounding towns appear with spouses, addresses, and claimed damages or settlements. Several foreclosure actions seek mortgage recoveries, while others target auto accident injuries and property disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon K. Blatt
Nelsonville
Ruth Bentley
Chauncey
Charles Wasie
Moreland Hills
John's Oil Co
Parkersburg
W.va
David Dunree
Dave's
Charles T. Williams
Joneswood Dr
David K. Bridge
Athens
James Frank Turner
Athens National Bank
S. Court St
F.B. Goeglein, Inc
Pomeroy
Fred B. Go
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Eastern Board
Ode
National Weathen Service
Noaa US
Midwest
Plains
Ohio University Geography Department
C. L. Colmer
Weather Observer
Parks Services
Guy Bolen
Guy E. Bolen
Race St
Veteran's Administration Hospital
Chillicothe
Hughes Funeral Home
Clarence Bricker
Angel of Mercy Nursing Home
Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Kenneth Loeffler
Raymer MecQuiston
Michael Harter
Bessie Mercer
Edward Conley Jr
Amy Colwell
Nelsonille
Margaret Cochran
Jackson
Mark Merhab
Westerville
Julie Castle
Guysville
Mildred Sharpe
Millfield
Carol Whaley
Krista Venema
Ruth Thompson
Jamie Thompson
Edna Gilson
Daniel Roush
Mae Streets
Mildred Perry
Ermie Bridgeman
Karen Bobo
Ginger Cunningham
Phillip Colley
George Herbst
Kathy McLaughlin
Jeff Cole
Effie Harris
Shirley Tippie
Hattie Kirk
Harold Shover
Jacqueline Richey
Pearl McDaniel
Mount St. Mary
Julia Tye
Doris Campbell
Jimmy McDonald
Beulah North, Glouster
Myrtle Mitchell
Murray City
Judith Martin
Lorena Leel
Rio Rita Taylor
Brenda Willison
Robert E. Riley
Ann Spencer
Hocking Valley
Terry Ridgway
Robert McCune
Walter Frasure
Robert Sigler
Mark Scaggs
Robert Graman
Pleasant Valley
Veterans Memorial Admitted
Patsy Osler
Richard Metzer
Thomas Collins
Clarise Gibson
Maxine Brumley
Carolyn Gilmore
Doris
Athens County
Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Jacksonville
Athens City
Albany Grange
Albany Vfw
Athens Fire Squad
Mason Squad
Ronnie McCarty
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Court News
Athens County Common Pleas
Charlotte Garske
John P. Garske
Christina Hartley
Washington St
Kenneth Hartley
McArthur
Elizabeth Sue Leedy
Billy Ray Leedy
Robert L. Gellatty
Elizabeth Gellatty
Madison Avenue
Connie S. Knutson
William H. Knutson
Billie Joe Leffler
Delores Fern Leffler
Robert Nicholson
West Union Street
Kathy Nicholson
Robert Cunningham
Red Oak Place
Kathy M. Cunningham
Barbara Smith Crouse
Mill St
James E. Crouse
Carol J. Boggs
New Marshfield
Robert E. Boggs
Kevin W. Young
Twila L. Young
Steven John Powell
Campbell St
Candice Lynn Powell
John L. Rogaski
College Village
Debra E. Rogaski
Mark Lynn Hicks
Woodward Ave
Barbara Lois Hicks
Herbert Michael Ohlinger
Judy Gregg Ohlinger
Vaughn L. Campbell
Lila B. Campbell
Irene K. Elisar
Dalton Place
Rene F. Elisar
W. Union St
Teresa Newfeld
Mound St
Paul Newfeld
Conestoga Trailer Park
Paul E. Jones
Oscoda
Patricia Walsh Jones
Sandra Ann Jackson
Morris Ave
Richard E. Jackson
Dean Efaw
Dea Efaw
Marjorie Kay Rosler
Carl J. Rosler
Carolyn Sue Flowers
Lakeview Apartments
Robert Dean Flowers
Bidwell
Allan R. Johnson
Dianna E. Johnson
Connie Sue Adkins
Chaucney
Tommy Adkins Jr
Eddie Monroe
Lorna K. Monroe
Geneva
Rolling Hills
Otto Riley
Rolling Hillis
James D Hefflefinger
Briarwood Drive
Karen Pollack
Hefflefinger
Washington
D.C
Carl W. Engle
Sheila A. Engle
Logan Ruth Ann Pastor
James Robert Pastor
Marta Carol Ann Wright
Luther H. Mayles
Kathryn Mash
Chauncey Route 1
Donald Mash
the Plains
Vicki Lynn Hawk
N. Court St
Richard Allen Hawk
West Breeze Trailer Court
Linda Forsyth
Chaueney
Donald T. Forsyth
Robert L. Newton
Hoopter St
Leslie G. Newton
Coosbay
Ore
Linda Lous Mathena
James Lee Mathena
William Lee
Trimble
Marie Lee
Darlene Sue Singer
Charles Edward Singer
Zanesville
Jacqueline Morgan
APO
San Francisco
Ulysses S. Grant Morgan
Fort McClelland
Ala
Theresa V. Thomas
Valley Acres
Harold R. Thomas
Elizabeth Jewell
James Jewell
Sarah Meeks
Shade
Kari Meeks
Irene Cline
Clarence Cline
Calvin W. Reedy
Eva W. Reedy
Edward K. Vess
Ice M. Vess
William G. Francis
Mary Ann Francis
Gary Kittle
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Ada Carlen Neal
Paul E. Neal
Ralph Wheatley
William Allen
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