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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1977

Page

7

Community event notices outline county meetings and programs

A long list of local activities includes Alcoholics Anonymous sessions at the Athens Mental Health Center and Alcoholism Program House, lectures by Dr. John Stitzlein on the politics of food, and legal and professional society gatherings across Athens County. Also listed are Grange meetings, library film showings, and service group events at area churches, hospitals, and civic venues.

Alcoholics Anonymous Athens American Association of University Women AAUW West Union Street John Stitzlein Ohio Civil Service Athens Mental Health Center Athens County Legal Secretaries Association Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Gregory W. Black Athens Grange Grange Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Mental Health Inc Ray Johnson Sunset Drive Alcohlism

Public Event Today Glouster Village Council Meeting

Glouster Village Council will hold a public meeting at 7 30 p m in the Council Chambers. Citizens may attend to hear reports and discuss local issues.

Athens County Glouster

Bomb Threat at Vinton County Courthouse Prompted Search

A bomb threat forced the Vinton County Courthouse to be evacuated after a call to Sheriff Ronald Davis's office from Nina Shively at 10 08 a m. The caller claimed a bomb was in a courthouse record room and threatened an earlier pattern. Deputies continued searches as of press time.

Fire destroys Morgan County home on Township Road 57

The Glouster Fire Department responded to a 6:50 p.m. Tuesday blaze on Township Road 57 off Route 329 in Morgan County. The two story frame residence occupied by Dave Hanley and his two children was destroyed. Hanley was at work and the children with a babysitter. Cause not determined.

Glouster Morgan County Dave Hanley Hanley

Fire Destroys Cab of Lancaster Bread Truck

Logan City firefighters battled a Route 33 truck fire at 6:25 a.m. a Pennington bread truck driven by Harold Arter of Lancaster was engulfed in flames. the cab was destroyed and cause remains undetermined.

Logan — City Pennington Harold Arter Lancaster

Weather Snapshot for Southeast Ohio December 1 1977

Reported yesterday high 59 and the low 39 with 0.41 inches of precipitation this month. Forecast colder tonight with snow flurries, lows near 30, and Friday highs in the 40s. Extended weekend outlook shows showers possible with highs in 40s to low 50s and nightly lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.

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

Home Staff Receives Training at Group Home No 1

NEW LEXINGTON Residential Inc group home staff across five members completed multiple trainings in seven months. September sessions covered cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a Zanesville hospital and a two day workshop on writing individual habilitation plans. Recent training focused on diabetic resident needs conducted at the home by Kathy Dansky. Contact Residential Inc at 342-2907 or the group home at 342-1380 for tours or speakers.

NEW Lexington Residential, Inc Mill St Delcie Marshall McCluskey Barb McTeague Theresa Robinson Nancy Fountain Mattie Snyder McClaskey Robinson Zanesville Ms. Robinson McTeague New Phi Group Home No. 1 John Winnenberg Florence Hill Kathy Dansky Residential Inc

2 Men Arrested In Meigs

POMEROY The Meigs sheriff deputies arrested Henry Michael Ohlinger 22 of Baltimore Maryland for carrying a weapon. His brother Ronald Lee Ohlinger West Columbia was later jailed for hindering movement on Tall Timbers Night Club property. James Argubrite 20 was transported to Ohio Correctional for a two to five year robbery term at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Sheriff's Office James Argubrite Ohio Correctional and Reception Center Veterans Memorial Hospital

Trimble Man Robert Jago Jago Found Dead In Creek

A Trimble man 49 identified as Robert Richard Jago was found dead in a creek along Trimble Two Road 619. Athens County Coroner Dr. Robert Butts ordered an autopsy at Hamilton County. Jago, a longtime Athens County resident, worked as an operating engineer and was active in local fraternal groups. He is survived by his wife Della three sons a daughter a brother two sisters and was preceded in death by a son. Services set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hughes Funeral Home with burial in Federal Valley Cemetery. Friends may call Friday.

Trimble Athens County Caue Robert Richard Jago Jacksonville Jerry Mayles Trimble Two Mayles Jago Robert Butts Hamilton County Butts Lake Drive William Jago Ames-Bern High School Bpoe 973 Athens Eagles Aerie Glouster Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18 Della Michael of Robert Richard Jr Dana Shane Semattes of Fear William L The Plains Clarence Jo) Snow Simcoe Ont Canada Allen Carol) Wallace Craig Hughes Funeral Home William Alison Paul Johnson Federal Valley Cemetery Middleport Charlies Hospital Huntington Charles E Marie Milhoan Burdette Hee Columbus Southern Ohio Rawlings-Coats Robert Baumgarner Leon Leon W. Va Point Pleasant Elmer C. Martin Mount Vernon Ave Crow- Hassell Kanawha County James L Julia Hammonds Trinity United Methodist Church Minturn No. 19 AFAM Scottish Rite of Charleston Beni Kedem Shrine of Pat Wilson Shrine Club Wellston

Frances Smiley 71 Dies in Columbus

Frances P. Smiley 71 of 536 Fairlawn Dr Columbus died daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles C Pickering She graduated from Athens High School and attended Ohio University where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority She is survived by her husband William F Smiley a son William C and a former Columbia Gas Co executive Burial and service details are provided Weir Arend Funeral Home is handling arrangements

Columbus Frances P. Smiley Fairlawn Dr Charles C. Pickering Athens High School Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority William F. Smiley The Messenger William C. Columbus Smiley Gas Co Columbia Gas Co Weir Arend Funeral Home N. High St West Union Street Athens

Meigs County basic police school opens tonight

The Meigs County basic police school holds its first meeting today at 5 p.m. in Room 315 at Meigs High School. All participants are urged to attend.

Pomeroy Meigs County Basic Police School Meigs High School

Fleming Trial Set in Meigs County

John Wayne Fleming charged with murder in the death of William C. Middleswart 55 of Portland will go to trial in Meigs County Common Pleas Court December 19 at 9 a.m. Judge John C. Bacon will preside and has ruled Fleming's statements to officers admissible.

Pomeroy John Wayne Fleming William C. Middleswart Portland Meigs County

Seventh Tire Slashing Reported in Wellston

Wellston police logged a seventh tire slashing in the area during the latest period. Wendell Smith of 323 E Second St reported a tire valued at 60 dollars slashed at his home. Remington pry and latch theft reported at the Wood residence 543 W A St.

Wellston Wendell Smith Second St Wood W. A St

Deputies Offer Speakers for Civic Groups on Law Enforcement

Deputies provide speaking services to groups and civic organizations on law enforcement topics. Films and brochures are available. Requests should be made two to three weeks in advance. For more information call the Sheriff's Department at 992-3371 or 992-3889.

Sheriff's Department

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List with Multiple Individuals

A long hospital notes list records admitted patients including Samuel Riggle Stephen Seevers Delmar Spears and many others across cities such as Athens Wellston Syracuse Minersville and McArthur. The dismissal section names numerous patients including Eugene Fisher Mildred Casci Roscoe Fowler Jennie Adams Ralph Nicklas Tina Neal and Jonathan Black among others.

Samuel Riggle Stephen Seevers Delmar Spears Athens Acy Mecerry Jackson William Russell Chauncey Kiesha Baker Wellston Clarence Brown Amesville Dolly Goodin McArthur Shirley Carter Lucille New Straitsville Eugene Fisher Mildred Casci Roscoe Fowler Edith Spencer Jennie Oo Adams Ralph

Logan Area Residents Named in Local Notices

Mrs Howard McNicholas Mrs Larry Corne of Laurelville Mrs Robert Kirk Miss Carolyn Roush Collins Harry McCune J Barstow and Mrs an Thrush all of Logan Earl McGrath Mrs Lester Douglas and Mrs Ronald Love and son listed in local social notices.

Howard McNicholas Larry Corne Laurelville Robert Kirk Carolyn Roush Collins Harry McCune J Barstow An Thrush Logan Earl McGrath Lester Douglas Ronald Love and Son

Local Nelsonville Names List Residents and Notables

Mount St Mary Thomas Winchell, Mrs Lin da Keeney, Earl Stufflebean, Mrs Edith Bartlett, Mrs Opal Arnold, Miss Carole Hartman, all of Nelsonville. Frank Sullivan, Buchtel. Raymond Maher, William Malone, Mrs Jean Kennedy, Mrs Mary Bush, Arthur Levi.

Thomas Winchell Linda Keeney Earl Stufflebean Edith Bartlett Opal Arnold Carole Hartman Nelsonville Frank Sullivan Buchtel Raymond Maher William Malone Jean Kennedy Mary Bush Arthur Levi

Court News Names Readers In Local Land Disputes

Keith E. Farson, 22, Athens Route 2, and Sandra K. Sparks, 21, Bartlett, appear in court regarding property. Robert Stanley listed for lots in Middleport. Walter D. Arnold transfers acreage in Bedford to Patrick E. and Bertha J. Williams in an land action.

Keith E. Farson Athens Sandra K. Sparks Bartlett Robert Stanley Middleport Walter D. Arnold Patrick E Bertha J. Williams Bedford

Fines Listed For Hocking County Offenders

A group of offenders from Hocking County received fines and penalties for various infractions. Andrew W. Kibble Jr. and David E. Tennihill faced driving while intoxicated charges with fines of 150 dollars and license suspensions. Other individuals were fined for speeding and related violations, with multiple names and small fines.

Andrew W. Kibble Jr Rockbridge Aman Temi Eashaan David E. Tennihill Lancaster Charles E. Ball Hillard Paul C. Schooley Westerville Jack L. Bradley Columbus Richard J. Lapak Jr Cincinnati A Lutz Albany Roy L Payne Benjamin J Ments Coco Robert L. Flaute Botkins Barbara K. Hall Galion Wyatt A. McMillan Nelsonville David A. Phillips Marion Donald N. Barnett Edward G. Lefeld Harbie Griffith Road

Local Court Records From Pomeroy And Columbus

Bond forfeitures listed for Isaac Mohler and Dennis Clark of Pomeroy with charges including disorderly conduct and driving while intoxicated. Other entries show Robert Burson and Doris Haynes cited in Pomeroy with varying penalties and Maryianne McGuire of Columbus for failure to yield.

Robert Burson Doris Haynes Issac Mohler Pomeroy Marty Dennis Clark Joseph Roush Clifton Maryianne McGuire Columbus

Property Transfers From Various Families Featured in Local Notices

Gilbert J Celedonia and Diane T Celedonia transfer to Richard and Donna Kern parcels in Chester Two. Charles W Reuter and Edna Reuter to Sybil Eberbach parcels in Salisbury Two. Sybil Ebersbach to Charles W Reuter and Edna Reuter parcels in Salisbury Two. Thomas J Scott and Geraldine A Scott to James W Clifford and Faye F Clifford acreage in Bedford Two. George E Morris and Mary Elizabeth Morris appear in the listing.

Gilbert J Diane T. Celedonia Richard Donna J. Kern Chester Charles W Edna Reuter Sybil Eberbach Salisbury Sybil Ebersbach Thomas J Geraldine A. Scott James W Faye F. Clifford Bedford George E Mary Elizabeth Morris

Property Transfers in Shawnee and Somerset Details

Wilbur Sr and Shirley Shoults of Shawnee transfer Lot 78 in Shawnee Donald to Marian Browning. Harper family transfers 10 acres and 3.78 acres in Harrison Two to Joyce Marlene Harper. Doris and William Johnston of Columbus transfer Lot 29 in Somerset to Wanda M Mantz.

Wilbur Sr Shirley Shoults Marian Browning Shawnee Donald Harper Joyce Marlene Harper Harrison Doris William Johnston Columbus Wanda M. Mantz Somerset

Woman Wins Judgment Against City in Sidewalk Injury Case

An Athens woman Mary Larch, 69, won an 18000 judgment against Athens city after a 1974 fall on a deteriorated sidewalk near West State Street cemetery. The jury found city negligence for long-standing deterioration and also that Larch and neighbors were negligent for not reporting the condition.

Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court Mary Larch Walker St Miss Larch West State Street

Emergency Runs Reported for Middleport and Mason Squads

Emergency runs logged for Middleport with Pauline Horton traveling from 285 S Third Ave to Veterans Memorial at 8 12 a.m. and Mason squad with Permellia Hoffman from West Columbia to Pleasant Valley at 8 08 a.m. The brief outlines two incident responses in separate locales.

Middleport Pauline Horton Third Ave Veterans Memorial MASON Permellia Hoffman West Columbia Pleasant Valley

Funding Crisis Over in Ohio Nursing Homes

Medicaid funding for Ohio nursing homes ended for facilities failing federal standards as a temporary law expired. Kenneth B Creasy said 51 homes corrected deficiencies and won recertification, allowing 1,310 patients to stay, while 22 facilities faced court blockages leaving 552 patients in substandard care and 13 not reapplying.

Columbus Ohio Kenneth B. Creasy Creasy Department of Pantie Welfare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens City CES Glouster United Methodist Women Ralph Hines American Legion Auxiliary Glouster Legion Home York Grange Grange Hall Oak Grove Southeastern Ohio Mount St. Mary Hospital Hocking County Murray City Eagles Eagles Hall RAM Athens Masonic Temple Athens Eagles Hillbillys N. Court St Athens County Rothwell Club Burr Oak Lodge David Cox Charles Thomas Lodge Glouster Ioof Temple Chauncey Library Baker Center United Fellowship Longview Heights Las Vegas Presbyterian Women's Association Vinton Morgan AP Laserphoto Great Lakes Atlantic Meigs Robert Jago Bob Wilson Jr Junior Bartlett Floyd Dillinger Byron Guinther van Fossen Funeral Home al Dvorak EMS Charles Burdette Frances Smiley Athens National Bank First Banc Group OF Ohio, Inc Fleming O’bleness Dale Queen Jr Janet Lovett Ernett Cooper Ruth Dickerson Eileen Roberson Ramona Stephenson Carol Schuler Paul Clay Rutland Delores Reiker Roger Smith Jr Marvin Darst Inez Stivers Charles Jones Diane Michael Bernice Molden Valarie Jeffers George Zeigler Kimberly Robinson Melodi Cundiff Syracuse Oscar Imboden Minersville Cecil Smith Delma Karr Lela Robinson Ae Ray Watson Tuppers Charles Williams Tat. W. Va Jarold Nicklas Tina Neal Mary Long Winnie Froidevaux Tom Stanley Roger Wroten William Kinnard Worthy Dalong Debbie Sullivan John Jeffers Rebecca Roach Jonathan Black Dianna Lee Sheldon Hill Charles Varian Jr Bernard Thomas Jones Danny White Merrill Clark Richard Meadows Jr Peter McKinney Randolph Alpha Woodall Mike Swisher James Thomas Jennifer Patterson John McGuire Cathy Cornell Gertrude Bateson Sandra Birmingham Justin Fowler Jack Brown Betty Walters Johnie Roush Ronald Kinniard Dennis Thevenin Melvin Bush Leila Bowen Charles Stephens James Johnson Cynthia Blankenship Fredrick Neal Gilbert Plants Albert Cremeans Floyd Bush George Mayes Junior Gillispie Glen Deeter Kevin Dennis Donald Nichols Randy Robie Dwayne Plants Brandy Dailes Kenneth Friend James Kapp Charles Buck Jeffrey Pelfrey Hocking Valley Mount St. Mary Court News Hocking Perry County
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