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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1976

Page

5

Court awards custody to wives in multiple actions

Court records list numerous custody rulings with wives awarded custody of various numbers of minor children. Several names appear with addresses including Albany The Plains and Athens Route 4, along with restored maiden names and associated spouses. Also noted are judgments and dissolution petitions involving several parties and counts such as reckless operation and unsafe vehicle with monetary penalties.

Vickey Lynn Hibbard Carriage Hill Charles A. Hibbard the Plains Sharon K. Sams James Doyle Sams Hill Betty J. Powell Paul R. Powell Barnhart Bonnie Coy William Gene Smith Amesville Hartleben William A. Killman Audrey D. Killman R.H. Escue Albany Norma H. Escue Alum Creek W.va Charlise L. Peters Glouster EMC Gene E. Peters New York N.Y

Weather Summary for Monday August 30 1976 Southeast Ohio

Weather data shows yesterday high 80 low 60 with humidity 70 percent at 9 am. Precipitation 0.20 inches yesterday, 1.33 inches this month, 26.23 inches this year. Sun sets 8 04 pm, rises 6 56 am. Southeast Ohio forecast clear and cool tonight lows 50 55. Tuesday sunny and warm with highs upper 70s to low 80s. Extended outlook showers Wednesday then fair Thursday and Friday. Lake Erie winds 5 to 10 knots, waves 2 to 4 feet.

Ohio and University Geography Department C. L. Colmer U.S Ohio Lake Shore West Central Central East Central Southwest Lake Erie

Meigs County Transfers and Dissolution Docket

Meigs County Common Pleas lists dissolution petitions for Ronald and Ruth Dailey and others, with multiple divorce filings. It also records numerous land transfers, including parcels in Chester Letart Rutland Syracuse Pomeroy and Orange Two, among others, detailing buyers and sellers.

Meigs County Common Pleas Ronald Dailey Ruth Dailey Pomeroy

Property transfers and traffic cases in Letart Middleport and surrounding areas

Land transfers include Pearl Reynolds to Walter and Lillian Roush in Middleport Florence Canaday administratrix and Delpha Cummins estate parcels to Floyd and Addie Cummins in Letart Laura Fields to Martin and Margaret Nesselroad in Olive Two Ronald Gary and Lady Dawn Davis retain parcels in Pomeroy Ollie Sayre to Ricky Criss in Olive Two Charles Johnson Middleport fined 200 dollars three days in jail and DWI school license suspended 30 days Paul Strauss Rutland marijuana possession 250 dollars 30 days confinement Paul Reynolds Cheshire destruction of property 90 days confinement six months probation Leo Dailey Portland DWI 1000 dollars six months confinement suspended with conditions Ronald L Dailey Portland DWI 150 dollars three days confinement restricted license 30 days

Pearl Reynolds Walter D Lillian L. Roush Middleport Florence Canaday Delpha Cummins Floyd Cummins Letart Floyd Addie Cummins Florence Cananday Laura J Gay Fields Martin P Margaret Nesselroad Olive Two Ronald Gary Lady Dawn Davis Pomeroy Ollie Connie Sayre Ricky M Shirley A. Criss Charles Johnson DWI Athens James W. Casto Gallipolis Royce A. Newell Coolville Clinton Donovan Alexanderia Paul Strauss Rutland Paul Reynolds Cheshire Leo Dailey Portland Gnomes i Ronald L. Dailey

Hospital Notes Listing Local Residents and Families

A compiled hospital notes list includes numerous residents from Athens Nelsonville Clyde Barnhart Clyde, Clyde Barnhart Mildred Hutchins Frances Hines Shirley Kirkendall Lois Allen Ewington Orville Shingler John Dane New Marshfield Todd Tinkham The Plains Louise Cooley William Garner Nelsonville Theresa Parsons Albany Melvin Hill Hamden Patricia Misner Coolville Leo Eberts Jack Collins McArthur Lennie Leifheet Shade Julie Castle Harold Efaw Margaret Cochran Joseph Gura Amy Colwell Mrs Donald Linscott and son Mildred Sharpe Marie Mills Kathy Stanley Michael Harter Heloise Lesson Sylvia Morrison Patricia Misner Helen McDaniel John Simons Mark Machab Tony Dooley Rebecca Lafrinere and son Miss Goldie May Mohler Jackson ville Mrs Muriel Standley Glouster Miss Judith Bolen C S Hoodlett Nelsonville Walter Forrest Hazel Sharb Nelsonville Route 1 Mrs Mary Shubin Glouster Route 1 Sherman Cunningham Thomas Rollins Louis Sabo Jean Dicken Mrs Melba Nelson Mrs Beverly Holcomb Mrs Stella Hogsett Mrs Orpha Scott Miss Patricia Learned Master Timothy Allen John Newman Mrs Oma Zollinger

Lucie Goins Clyde Barnhart Mildred Hutchins Frances Hines Shirley Kirkendall Athens Lois Allen Ewington Orville Shingler John Dane New Marshfield Todd Tinkham the Plains Louise Cooley William Garner Nelsonville Theresa Parsons Albany Melvin Hill Hamden Patricia Misner Coolville Leo Eberts Jack Collins McArthur Lennie Leifheet Shade Julie Castle Harold Efaw Margaret Cochran Joseph Gura Amy Colwell Donald Linscott Mildred Sharpe Marie Mills Kathy Stanley Michael Harter Heloise Lesson Sylvia Morrison Helen McDaniel John Simons Mark Machab Tony Dooley Rebecca Lafrinere Goldie May Mohler Jacksonville Muriel Standley Glouster Judith Bolen C.S. Hoodlett Walter Forrest Hazel Sharb Mary Shubin Sherman Cunningham Thomas Rollins Louis Sabo Jean Dicken Melba Nelson Beverly Holcomb Stella Hogsett Orpha Scott Patricia Learned Timothy Allen John Newman Oma Zollinger

Logan Families Announce New Births and Transfers

Hocking Valley residents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sheline of Logan welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wagoner of Logan welcomed a daughter. Admitted to Columbus hospital were Mrs. George Wolfe, Robert Webb, Robert Campbell, David Van Voorhis, Walter Smith, and Earl Hansel of Logan. Also admitted were Mrs. Hester Spearman, David Pearce, Charles Pratt, Glen Danielson, Mrs. Gloria Anderson, Mrs. Robert McCune, Miss Janet Hopkins, Mrs. Terry Ridgeway and daughter, Samuel Christian, transferred to Columbus hospital.

Richard Sheline Logan Larry Wagoner George Wolfe Robert Webb Robert Campbell David van Voorhis Walter Smith Earl Hansel Hester Spearman David Pearce Charles Pratt Glen Danielson Gloria Anderson Robert McCune Janet Hopkins Terry Ridgeway Samuel Christian Columbus Hospital

Athens Education Center to Offer GED Prep Courses

The Athens City Adult Basic Education Center opens next Thursday in Ellis Hall basement on the Ohio University campus. Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 to 9 p.m. for adults 16 and older, free of charge, with ESL starting in October.

Athens City Ellis Hall Ohio University Diane Presley

Twig Appreciation at Mount St Mary Hospital Parade Booth

Mount St Mary Hospital and Twig members thank volunteers for running the information booth and first aid station during Parade of the Hills. One week saw 1300 blood pressures taken and many visitors informed about hospital services and costs. Twig members also gathered names of prospective women members and supported fundraising for equipment and facility improvements.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Twig George Sufrenko

Scouts Train At Camp in Kootaga Area Council

More than 1 050 area scouts trained in Scout program skills at Camp Kootaga during summer. Fifty two troops attended, with twelve additional troops visiting other sites. The council also reached Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky as a high adventure base for ages 14 and up. Twenty four needy Scouts received financial aid from local groups and individuals. Scouts came from all nine counties of the council.

Kootaga Area

Founder's Day Picnic and Local Club Meetings

Sigma Phi Gamma Alpha Tau Founder's Day picnic at John Jager residence 6:30 p.m. bring own table service. Glouster Kiwanis Club meets 6 p.m. Al-Anon 8 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd lounge. Call 592-3025 for details. Twilighters bowling league organizational meeting 7:30 p.m. Glouster Boy Scouts 6 p.m. scout."

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Alpha Tau John Jagers Athens County Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Twilighters Bowling League

TV Stolen From Motel At Athens Lake

A 19 inch color television valued at 350 dollars was stolen from the Athens Lake Motel. Police say a man checked in Friday night and left Saturday morning with the TV missing. the bed in his room had not been slept in. Motel manager Jerry Golden reported the theft to police at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Athens Lake Jerry Golden

Vernah Gardner 57 Athens area sorority officer dies in Ohio

Vernah Merrie Gardner of 35 Grosvenor St. died Sunday night in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus after a two week illness. She was national treasurer of Pi Beta Phi and former secretary of the Athens County Republican Party. Survived by husband G A Gardner two sons a grandson and a granddaughter her parents two sisters and a brother. Services Wednesday 1 p.m. Hughes Funeral Home burial West Union Street Cemetery with Dr. Lorrin Kreider officiating. Friends may call Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.

Athens Vernah Merrie Gardner Grosvenor St Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus Parkersburg Amesville Ohio University Gardner the Plains Athens First Presbyterian Church Pi Beta Phi Sorority Athens County Republican Party G.A. Gardner Charles S Midland Mich James A. Esq New York City Chad Anne John L. and Ethel Stewart Huntington Iane Bigler Dayton Rosalie Detch Lewisburg W.va John Stewart Jr Hughes Funeral Home Lorrin Kreider West Union Street Bessie Kappes Cincinnati Bessie B. Kappes Glenmore Ave Chevoit O’bleness Memorial Robert G. Kappes Ruth Wolfe George Kappes Westwood First United Methodist Church Dalbert and Woodruff Boudinot Ave Miamitown Cemetery Frank Whitmer New Straitsville John Emma Nott Whitmer Russell Mildred John Whitmer Logan Humphrey Funeral Home Shawnee Debbie Shley Shawnee Omg Shipley Third Street Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Harry Charles Bristol Robert New Lexington Delbert Georgianna Forgrave McConnelsville Rosie Miles Chute-Wiley Funeral Home Rehoboth Helen Clark Columbus Helen Clark Mix Ave Mount Carmel Hospital Paul Johnson Funeral Home Nelsonville

Obituary notices for Kappes Hoops Baer and Baer in Ohio papers

Obituaries chronicle the deaths of Bessie B. Kappes 87 of Cincinnati at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Athens with service details at Dalbert and Woodruff Funeral Home and Miamitown Cemetery. Also William F. Hoops 31 of Shawnee dies after heart attack with services at Humphrey Funeral Home and burial in Shawnee Cemetery. Walter E. Baer 83 dies at Veterans Memorial Hospital with funeral at Ewing Funeral Home and Minersville Cemetery.

Hamden Youth Scott Wiseman Killed by Deer Slug

Scott Allien Wiseman 12 died Saturday about 8 p.m. reportedly struck by a shotgun deer slug at his grandparents home in Hamden. Two 14 year olds were with him. He was a seventh grade student at Allensville Junior High School. Survived by mother Patricia Cline of Rhode Island and two brothers. Burial at Radcliff Cemetery. Burial details given.

Hamden — Village Vinton County Scott Allien Wiseman Doc Maryane Wiseman Wiseman Oak Hill Patricia Cline Rhode Island Allensville Allensville Junior High School Howard Brent Wiseman Hamden Larry Daven Sumbo Delmer Wilkesville Street Hallie Patton Wellston Chapel James N. Blower J.B. Maloy Radcliff Cemetery

West End Action Demands Response To Vandalism

A West End caller urged Athens officials to match East End action as youths on Central Avenue were reported throwing water balloons. Police logged another Sunday report of juveniles using firecrackers near Dalton Avenue and Grand Park Boulevard. A separate incident saw Rick Collins report his van vandalized with wheels and tires missing, valued at $440.

West End East End Athens Central Avenue Dave Gierhart Dalton Ave Dalton Avenue Grand Park Boulevard Rick Collins Richland Ave

Cycle Club Holds All Day Cookout and 1976-77 Officers

The Murray City Motorcycle Club in Nelsonville hosted an all day cookout at the club grounds last Sunday. A business meeting followed with officers elected for the 1976-77 term: Jim Thomas president, Mike Hook vicepresident, Dee McCall referee, Herb Swyers secretary, Red Bumgardner treasurer, and Tom Taggart public relations.

Nelsonville Murray City Motorcycle Club Jim Thomas Mike Hook Dee McCall Herb Swyers Red’’ Bumgardner Tom Taggart

Logan Woman Graduates With Highest Honors

Linda Jordan graduates from Nationwide Beauty Academy in Columbus with highest honors and receives a distinguished award at the graduation luncheon. She and husband John reside at 493 Highland Drive.

Logan Linda Jordan Nationwide Beauty Academy Columbus John Highland Drive

Boy Scouts Examine Three for Eagle and Star Ranks

In Nelsonville Troop 67 a leaders review board examined Gary DeVol John Standley and Frank Higgins for advancement. DeVol and Standley qualified for Eagle rank with 24 merit badges and additional requirements while Higgins was examined for Star Scout rank. The review board included James Hollenbaugh Wilbur Mender Keith Butt and Mark. The awards will be presented at a later Court of Honor.

Nelsonville Gary DeVol John Standley Frank Higgins James Hollenbaugh Wilbur Mender Keith Butt Mark

Chester Plans Labor Day Parade and Barbecue

Chester will hold its annual Labor Day celebration featuring a chicken and ribs barbecue starting at 11 30 a m and a parade planned to begin by 1 p m Entries from any area in the county are invited to participate.

Chester

Death of Buffy actress Mary Anissa Jones at 18

Mary Anissa Jones known for her role as Buffy in Family Affair was found dead Saturday at friends’ home. Police did not reveal cause of death while investigators review the case.

Wirephoto Mary Anissa Jones Buffy Friends

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U.S.A Kimberlee Marie Foley Michigan Boston Court News Athens County Common William Robert Fetty Virginia Lane Beverly June Fetty Minre Hanning Christine Covey Edward Dean Covey Susan Kay Tuttle Darrell Wayne Tuttle Smith Joseph Clark Nina Clark Elaine S. Bennett W. State St Clyde Leroy Bennett Jr James R. Gilmore Charlene L. Gilmore George Richard Church Sandra Charlotte Church Hawk Jeannie Marie Kay Arthur C Kay Christ Sue Ann Peck Robert Dewayne Peck Sandra S. Hanning Ronald J. Hanning Munn David B. Panich Dwendolyn Cisco Richard O. Clopper Kathleen Clopper Hartley Tedford R. McCormick Constance L. McCormick Bartolomeo Martello N. McKinley Ave Dee Ann Martello Hocking St Arthur William Deeter Euclid Mary Lee Deeter Julia K. Grafton Avon Place Donald Malcolm Grafton Carol J. Boggs Robert E. Boggs Virgil Goss Blance Goss Wesley Thomas Athens Concrete Finishing Co Trustees of the Church of Christ Charles Jeffers Herbert D. McKee Hocking County Common Pleas William Larry J. Griffith N. Walnut St Karen Elizabeth Griffith Frances Deible Sugar Grove Raymond Deible Carol Johnson Valley View Dr Sherman Sheldon Johnson III North St Tammy Huffman Wood St Richard Lee Giffin Allen Clyde Lehman William M. Maffin Mulberry St Dwayne Woodrow Conrad Oote Wiainee NOAA California Great Lakes Atlantic Coast Midwest Florida Gulf Texas Oklahoma Cherry Wheaton Kenneth Wheaton Doris Halfhill Wilmer Halfhill Meigs Richard Hancock Hillcrest Heights Joyce Hazzard Joseph Canale Jr Katherine McGowan Mason Gregory Davis Janice Holter Joe Gongo Ruth Pierce Racine Alvin Harris Buffalo Rose McGhee Richard Werner Adra Morgan Cecil Frye Meigs County Harold E Jean Rober Marilyn Donald E Georgianna Ralph Jean Trussell Stanley E Sadie E. Trussell Paul E Crestlyn R. Hill Henry Kay Hill James Bragg Robert D Patricia Williams David A Violet Smith Olive David D Linda S. Parsons Benny Christine Spears Syracuse Stephen M Parkanna Wood Alan P Mary K. Mills Robert C. Hartenbach George E Mary Potts Wanda Franklin Rizer James E Juanita Bryan Jr Betty Dale D Jeanette Marylyn Helen E Charles R Waynita O’bleness Calvin Pierce Chauncey Gerald Dishong Mark Lee Stewart Mount St. Mary Hocking Valley Lew Camp Glouster Kiwanis Club Glouster Boy Scouts Vernah Gardner William Hoops William F. Hoops Herendeen Clinic Charles A Ruth Lowry Hoops Mr. Hoops Shawnee High School Stuck Mould Works Lancster Fla Norma McLean Elaine Imier Donna Begley Marie Beougher Lancaster Frank Cheesebrew Shawnee Cemetery Walter Baer Walter E. Baer Veterans Memorial Hospital Marie Baer Larry Janie) Bourne Warrenton Christy Baer Ewing Funeral Wilbur Perrin Minersville Scott Wiseman Hamden Boy Effie Swindler McArthur Effie Swindler O’bleness Memorial Hospital Boy Scouts
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