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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1972

Page

5

Jackson High Student Killed In Cycle Crash

Jackson High School football player Jeffrey C. Duncan, 17, of Jackson Route 3, died after his motorcycle collided with a car on Route 93 south of Jackson at about 9:15 p.m. The car was driven by Clarence Music, 24, with Mary Elizabeth Music, 43, as a passenger. The crash injured Mary Music and was reported by the State Highway Patrol. Funeral arrangements by Bisnaugle Funeral Home.

Jackson High Jackson Jackson High School State Highway Patrol Jeffery C. Duncan Jackson Route 3 Clarence C. Music Mary Elizabeth Music Jackson Route 4 Oak Hill Hospital Duncan Charles Duncan Charlotte Duncan Roe Bisnaugle

Obituary notices and community updates from several towns

Funeral services and burial plans are announced for Eva V. Herron of McArthur Route 2 and Harold Mason Brawley of McConnelsville with details on survivors. Jess King of Athens Route 4 dies, and multiple services follow for area residents. The Trimble Township Band Boosters elect officers and host a Labor Day smorgasbord at Trimble Elementary School.

Glouster Trimble Township Margaret Morris Bill Roberts Carol Echstenkamper June Humphrey Trimble

Pomeroy Man Killed In Middleport Hill Auto Crash

Orville Landers 33 of Pomeroy died when his car veered left of center and struck a guard rail on Middleport Hill near Bradbury. Rescue squads freed the body after two hours. coroner Dr. R. R. Pickens ruled death at the scene. Survived by wife Judy Reynolds Landers and three sons, plus mother and siblings.

Orville Landers Pomeroy Middleport Hill Bradbury Landers Middleport Meigs County R. R. Pickens Bernard Fultz Robert Hartenbach Evelyn Landers Jack California Bill Columbus Wanda Adams Delores Justice Sally Landers Wadsworth William H. Landers

New Haven Plans Fee Ordinance

A New Haven council meeting approved drafting an ordinance to replace current garbage police and fire service charges with a municipal fee. The council also repaired the police cruiser exhaust, allowed the Park and Recreation Commission to meet in the city building, and set the council meeting time to 7 30 p.m. starting September. Attendees included Mayor Thorne and Councilmen Rose Smith Simonton and Carter.

New Haven Mayor Thorne Harold Rose Charles Smith David Simonton Wayne Carter

Operator Of Hotel Is Dead

Mrs. Wealthy Ann Tate 79 of the Homestead Hotel on Court Street died Monday evening at Kimes Convalescent Center after months of illness. She operated the Homestead Hotel 23 years and lived in Athens 41 years. Survived by three daughters and three sons, 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. at Hughes Funeral Home. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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Ten Cases Heard By Mayor

Over the weekend Wellston Mayor's Court processed ten cases. Fines ranged from 10 to 250 dollars with costs. penalties included red light and stop sign violations, intoxication, driving under the influence, false license plates, excessive noise, and disturbing the peace.

Wellston Paul Allen McCarty Columbus Howard Warren Kisor Raymond Brown Coalton Roger R. Steele Walbridge Anthony W. Griffith Lima Ohio Richard Cummings Rockbridge Keith Dean DePue McArthur Carl McCoy Stephen M. Gilliland Joseph Triplett

Junction Is Paved Near Main Street in Corning

Shelley and Sands complete paving at the junction of Route 13 and Main Street. The stretch was left unpaved after the firm relocated and paved the state route from Tom Jenkins Dam entrance to Rendville due to a communications tower on the right of way. The tower is owned by Penn Central Railway.

Logan man charged with property destruction and resisting arrest

Edward F. Manley, 27, of 454 E. Front St., is jailed on three Logan City Police charges including destruction of property for the Elks lodge window, resisting arrest, and public in toxication.

Logan Edward F. Manley Front St Logan City Fraternal Order of Elks

Gallia County Woman Hospitalized After Self-Inflicted Wound

Zenith O. Beaver of Sand Hollow Road was found by her son with a bullet wound to the right temple. The Gallia County case involved a self-inflicted injury with a .22 pistol. she was taken to Holzer Medical Center and later transferred to Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Gallipolis Gallia County Zenith O. Beaver Sand Hollow Road Holzer Medical Center Cabel- Huntington

Bowling Meeting Set In Nelsonville Elks Lodge

The Nelsonville Bowlerettes schedule an organizational meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. All teams are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Elks Lodge

Nelsonville Store Damaged By Trash Fire At Back Entrance

A fire started in cardboard boxes and trash behind the Maurer Variety Store in Nelsonville, damaging the rear of the brick building and scorching a second floor window frame and roof overhang. Firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze, with traffic blocked briefly and the Logan department on standby. The cause remains unknown but discarded burning material is suspected.

Nelsonville Maurer Public Square City Loan Office Variety Store Washington and Columbus Hyde Jack Maurer Clarence Hall Washington Street Logan Fire Department Meeker Run Road

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