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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1967
Page
8
A string of death notices from Logan to Huntington lists Mary Heigle of Logan aged 86 with services at Heinlein Funeral Home, and other obituaries for Charles DeWeese Delilah Mays Melvin Spencer Jean Sniffen Floyd Mathews Bryce Stone Robert Burns Dorothy Griffin Mary Ellen Jarrell and more across several communities with burial plans, ages, and survivor details.
A hearing opened Tuesday morning in Pomeroy in the case of George and Lavina Carper against the Meigs County Commissioners appealing a ruling from September 26, 1966 that ordered a Bedford Township road closed. Ed Johnson represents the commissioners. William Lavelle represents the Carpers. Ohio Department of Highways witnesses Charles Harris, William Sholl, and Howard Grifford testified for the commissioners. The hearing was adjourned to view the area and was expected to resume that afternoon.
Local conference at Heights EUB Church tonight at 7 30 will elect church officers for next year. Rev Charles Frum will preside and program council officers will be elected. Christian Builders Class members share a 6 30 potluck supper Thursday evening. Two Meigs County men left Monday for Ft Hayes to be inducted into the armed forces Lloyd D Moore of Pomeroy and Howard T Runyon of Minersville.
Dr. Ruth Hargrave, 63, professor of education and head of Central State University's teaching education program, was found beaten to death in her Wilberforce home Monday night. Deputies noted no break in and the body was fully clothed. No suspects were named.
Marvin Chester Powers 21 of Huntington and Bonnie Aljean Stith 20 of Point Pleasant. Norman Ray Anderson 42 and Donna Jean Weaver 34 both of Circleville. Earl Lloyd Stewart 21 of Hartford and Delores Marie Bumgarner 20 of New Haven. Charles Morton Butcher 24 of Harrisonville and Julia Anne Hill 25 of Clifton.
Charles E Beckie of 29 Brown Avenue Athens Ohio is named Executor of the William Owen Kisor estate in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated December 1 1967 at Athens Ohio by Probate Judge Harold J Rose.
John P Summell of Security Building Athens Ohio 45701 appointed administrator of Phebe L Crawford deceased of Lodi Township Athens County Ohio. fiduciary claims must be filed within four months. dated December 2 1967.
State of Ohio Athens County will offer at public auction the tract of land in Nelsonville Mining Company’s Addition. The sale, under an Order of Sale in Partition, is set for January 11, 1968 at 1 30 p.m. at the east door of the Athens County Courthouse. The property measures about 00 feet by 180 feet and is described as part of Out Lot 25 with concrete street boundaries and adjacent deeds on record.
The Loyal Bereans Class of Middleport Church of Christ held a Thanksgiving harvest dinner then discussed plans for a Christmas party. Committees named for program refreshments gift and nominating were led by Mrs George Meinhart L R Wiley Regina Hudson Lena McKinley James Hawley Betty Cline Walter Bunce Kathryn Ervin L E Trip lett. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Meinhart Wiley Hudson McKinley Hawley Cline Carr Triplett Bunce Ed Haggerty George Childs Jessie Saunders and Rev Moyer with families.
DETROIT AP Two detectives hiding behind a minister seized Eugene Ector a 62 year old Ford steamfitter as he emerged from the fortress home where he held as many as nine people during a 16 hour siege. He fired at floor and walls but no one was hurt. Ector was taken to a hospital for examination. No charges were filed immediately.
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture grain prices show No 2 wheat 128-135, corn 91-97, oats 70-80, soybeans 2.42-2.48 with slight moves. Cincinnati livestock lists cattle, calves, hogs, sheep with steers 26.00-26.50 per cwt, heifers 25.00, cows 16.50-18.00, hogs 18.75 for No 1-2 190-220 lb, sows 14.25-15.50, lambs 23.50-24.00, buck lambs 18.00-22.00.
Two suits filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office name Mason County Motors of Point Pleasant as liable for losses from a fire on Jan 31 1967 that spread to Quality Manufacturing. L R Gerlach seeks 513 and Lawrence Gerlach Jr 329.50, both from Point Pleasant. A separate suit by Margaret B Somerville for 9995 against Harold Bush of Evan Heights Gallipolis alleges a Route 17 collision Aug 3 1966 caused a broken arm and shoulder.
John Michael Mayes 16 of Ashton died from injuries after a one car crash on Jerry's Run Road at 9 30 p m Monday three other youths were hurt Mayes was driver pinned for about 30 minutes and died on arrival at 1 a m at St Marys Hospital He was Mason County 11th traffic fatality of the year Passengers Darrel Stover 15 Bryan Stover 9 and Donald Gillispie 10 were treated at Pleasant Valley Hospital for injuries. Funeral services set for Moore s Chapel Church with burial in Beale Chapel Cemetery.
Washington reports Ohio politics feature multiple favorite son bids for 1968. Governor Rhodes likely to carry a favorite son banner for Republicans. Senator Young may enter the May Democrat primary as a favorite son but would back Johnson if he seeks reelection. Representative Hays signals possible entry if Johnson withholds his name.
Thirty nine Southeastern Ohio Industrial Arts Teachers Association members attended a dinner at Athens High School to hear about the ninth grade World of Work program. David E. Bowling outlined the course, its production and business elements, and local speaker involvement. Linda McIntorf and Sandra Ransom shared student views on strengths and weaknesses. In Middleport, Staff Sgt Charles E Gaines returned to Ft Bragg after a 30 day leave with family, while Staff Sgt Garnes, a Vietnam veteran, planned to attend Fayetteville State College with his wife.
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