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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1976

Page

10

Obituary notices from Columbus and surrounding areas

Obituaries report Eva Bernice Gyure 60 of Columbus died at Doctor's Hospital North. Survived by daughters Cynthia Walter Kathleen Leach Deborah Gyure and son Albert E. Gyure with five grandchildren and siblings. Funeral at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church. Additional notices list Frank Martin Buchtel, Sean J. Zinn Hamden, Carl Keirns Millfield, Luella Gilliland Jenkinson Middleport, Druzilla Woodrum Albany, Kevin Fout McArthur, Evelyn Stiff Athens, and other local services and family details.

Columbus Eva Bernice Gyure Ivyhurst Drive Doctor's Hospital North Glouster Benjamin Franklin Gertrude May Evans Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Catholic Church Cynthia Walter Kathleen Leach Deborah Gyure Albert E. Gyure Opal Gerald Helen Powell Beulah LeFever Benjamin John Evans Refugee Road Charles Foeller St. Joseph's Cemetery Evans E. Livingston Ave Mcarthur Sean J. Zinn Hamden Doctors Hospital West Gallipolis Hamden United Methodist Church Jerry Sarah Ward Zinn Chad Henry Thelma Zinn Oscar Lola Woodruff Jeneva Ward Ora Ward Arthur Ruth Tripp John Harra Hamden Cemetery James N. Blower Millfield Carl Keirns Hughes Fred Crabtree Hilltop Cemetery Mary G. Williams Keirns Paul E Kenneth Freda) Balch Harold Jean) Weaver Malta Samuel June Jarvis Logan William Smith Grants N.M Walter Gilbert Fred the Plains Stella Love Augusta Smith Keirns Middleport Luella Gilliland Jenkinson Rawlings-Coats Albany Druzilla Woodrum Crestview Lancaster William Bessie Farley Crow Woodrum Temple United Methodist Church Gordon Farley Max Farley Wadsworth Blaine Farley Royal Oak Mich Gwen Armstrong Nora Schnider Athens Hazel Crow Edward Reeves Ray Woodrum Albany Baptist Church Paul G. Williams Alexander Cemetery Hughes Funeral Home

Ned Washington dies at 75 premier lyricist and Oscar winner

Beverly Hills California Ned Washington a three time Academy Award winning lyricist and songwriter died at his home Monday at age 75 after a six year illness. He wrote lyrics for High Noon Stella by Starlight and the hit When You Wish Upon a Star earning Oscars for Pinocchio and a high noon music collaboration with Dmitri Tiomkin. He is survived by his widow Patricia a daughter Catharine Hinen two granddaughters and two sisters.

Beverly Hills Calif Ned Washington Washington High and the Mighty Green Dolphin Street Dmitri Tiomkin Patricia Catharine Hinen Sydney Australia

Southeast Ohio Weather Brief December 21 1976

Weather report from Ohio University outlines clear cold conditions in southeast Ohio with lows in the teens, sunny warmer Wednesday with highs in the 30s, and a 20 percent chance of snow tonight, 10 percent Wednesday. Extended outlook notes possible snow Thursday and rain or snow Saturday.

Ohio Central Lake Shore East Central Clearing Lake Erie

Births and admissions from Athens area hospitals noted

Hospital notes list births and patient movements across Ohio facilities. Names include Mr and Mrs Herbert Gillespie with a son, Dawn Savage, Carrie Bartlett, and many others from Athens Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding towns. Admitted patients include Mrs Patricia Dane and Mrs Rosetta sel. several discharges and transfers to University Hospital are recorded.

Ter Jones Dawn Savage Robert Mathews Carrie Bartlett Athens Richard Kasler Millfield Raymond Chambers Logan Mae Loomis Union Furnace Emma Love Esta Haskins James Lenigar Miles Easler Glouster John White Jr New Marshfield James Lauderback Robert Stancel Nelsonville Brian Hoagland Stewart Patricia Dane Rosetta Sel Anna Canter

Teacher Faces Abuse Charge in Wellston District

A Wellston City School teacher, John Adkins, was charged with excessive child punishment after a seventh grade student was paddled on December 7. The father, Norman Jayjohn, filed the charges with the welfare department and Wellston police, prompting an executive session at the school board meeting.

Wellston Wellston City John Adkins Norman Jayjohn Welfare Department Wellston Police Jayjohn George Trace

Athens Municipal Court Case Summaries Include Obstruction and DUI

Court records list Patricia Witham and others facing charges such as obstructing official business disorderly conduct and speeding. Several defendants received fines costs jail terms or waivers. many cases show dismissal or insufficient evidence. Multiple transfers involve real estate and ownership changes in Pomeroy Cliffs and surrounding areas.

Athens Patricia Witham the Plains Nelsonville

Middleport cruiser damaged by manhole splash

The Middleport Police Cruiser struck a manhole on Walnut Street, bursting the gasoline tank and spilling fuel. Firefighters were summoned at 3 44 p m to flush gasoline from the pavement to prevent a fire, leaving the department without a cruiser until repairs are completed.

Middleport Walnut Street

Emergency runs tied to multiple county squads

Athens fire squad rushed a 71 year old man from 3 Northwood Drive to O'Bleness for a possible stroke. New Haven squad transported a 19 month old to Holzer Medical Center from Pleasant Valley. Pomeroy unit moved a head laceration case to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Middleport squad assisted a Penny Smith from Pomeroy Route 4 to Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Athens Fire Squad George Banks Northwood Drive O'Bleness County Juvenile Center New Haven Betty Hill Pleasant Valley Carla Gillispie Holzer Medical Center Pomeroy Chester Road Perez Veterans Memorial Hospital Ed Voss Middleport Penny Smith Pleasant Valley Hospital

AORTA Bus Schedule For Christmas and New Year

AORTA buses will run as scheduled Friday Christmas Eve. No service on Christmas Day. Office closes at noon Friday and reopens Tuesday. Service continues Dec 31 but none on New Year’s Day. Office closed Jan 3.

AORTA

Two Teens Injured When Car Hits Wall in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police report a crash on Jefferson Street at 10:50 p.m. injuring Gary L. Johnson 18 and Charles Fields 17. Johnson lost control turning from Washington Street, driving 180 feet into a retaining wall. both were admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital. Johnson cited for reckless operation.

Nelsonville Jefferson Street Gary L. Johnson Chestnut St Washington Street Johnson Jefferson M. E. Street Charles Fields Monroe St Mount St. Mary Hospital Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service

Community Christmas Gatherings and Club Meetings

Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd lounge for those concerned about an alcoholic relative. Richland Garden Club hosts a 7:30 p.m. Christmas party at 18 Mulligan Road with gift exchange and wrappings judged. Lodh Grange 2430 holds a 7 p.m. potluck dinner and meeting with a $1 gift exchange for children and a $1 donation from adults. Canaan Grange 2437 has 8 p.m. quarterly birthdays. Albany Cub Scout Pack 50 has 6:30 p.m. Christmas potluck dinner at Albany Elementary School cafeteria. Glouster Boy Scouts meet at 6 p.m. Progressive Study Club holds a carry in Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. with Helen Knoderer. American Legion McCann Frederick Post 414 at Glouster hosts a 7:30 p.m. business meeting. The Business and Professional Women's Club dinner meeting is at Mount St Mary Hospital with a $3 gift exchange. Eagles Auxiliary of Jacksonville meets at 7:30.

Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Richland Garden Club Edward Mizicko Mulligan Road Athens County Lodh Grange Grange Canaan Grange Albany Cub Scout Pack Albany Cafeteri Glouster Boy Scouts Scout Building Progressive Study Club Helen Knoderer Bishopville American Legion McCann Frederick Post Legion Home Glouster

Two Special Meetings Set on Albany Storm Sewer Plan

Albany Mayor Donald Pratt announced two public discussions by the Village Council on the proposed storm sewer project. The meetings are set for Wednesday and December 29 at 7 30 p.m. to seek Housing and Urban Development funds for the storm sewer system.

Albany Donald Pratt

Fire damages wood chipping machine at Coff man Stair Co plant

A wood chipping machine at Coff man Stair Co on Motherwell Avenue caught fire this morning. Ten firefighters and four units responded, and the blaze was confined to the machine with no other damage.

Logan Coffman Stair Co Motherwell Avenue

Ohio Fairs Map Spring to Fall Across the State

The Ohio Department of Agriculture approves dates for 87 county fairs and eight independent expositions from June 29 to October 15. Most events occur in August, with many overlaps into the Ohio State Fair as organizers push for higher attendance. Ohio counties hosting fairs include Adams through Wyandot, with Fairfield and Hartford among noted events. Albany and Hartford host independent fairs as well.

Associated Press Ohio Licking County Croton John M. Stackhouse Stackhouse Adams Allen Ashland Ashtabula Athens Auglaize Belmont Brown Butler Carroll Champaign Clark Clermont Clinton Columbiana Coshocton Crawford Cuyahoga

Rockwell executive hints Soviet funding of anti B1 bomber effort

Crosby M. Kelly vice president of communications for Rockwell International says the company once studied Soviet money backing against the B1 bomber and claims to suspect continued funding. He asserts no proof is provided though a London institute allegedly supports his general view. Jamie Lewontin of Clergy and Laity Concerned calls the claim laughable and says no Soviet funds are found.

Pittsburgh Rockwell International Soviet Union Crosby M. Kelly Kelly Rockwell Institute For the Study of Conflict London California Jamie Lewontin Lewontin

Nelsonville Firemen Respond to Two Alarms

Nelsonville firemen answered two alarms Monday one a false alarm. The Joe Edwards residence on Pinegrove was visited at 12 01 p.m. where trash burning in two cans triggered the call. At 2 p.m. crews went to the Friendly Tavern on West Columbus Street for a heater short after wires overheated.

Nelsonville Joe Edwards Pinegrove Friendly Tavern West Columbus Street

Local Government Fund Distribution Rises 9 Percent in 1976

Ohio's Local Government Fund distribution grew 9 percent over 1975, totaling 67.2 million dollars disbursed to 88 counties and 369 cities and villages with local income taxes. December allocations included Athens County and city, Nelsonville, Vinton, Perry, Hocking, Meigs, Gallia Counties at 12 500 each, and Logan 342. The Graham Chapel Church will hold a Christmas program Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Ohio Athens County Athens City Nelsonville Vinton Perry Hocking Meigs Gallia Counties Logan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eva Gyure Frank Martin Buchtel Johnson Funeral Home Sean Zinn Keirns Services Luella Jenkinson Ted Mendenhall Boblett Evelyn Evelyn Stiff N. Shannon Ave St. John’s Hospital Salina Kan Ve. National Noaa US Vice of Commerce Upper Great Lakes Illinois Indiana Plains Ohio University Geography Department C L Colmer O’bleness Birth Herbert Gillespie Buchtel Monte Quivey Elmer Runkle Ethel Stewart Janice Richmond Sandra Phillips Mount St. Mary Julia Dearing Ronald Decker Paul May Walter Bartlett John Smith Robert Cook Phyllis Linton Frank Shelton University Hospital Bessie Whitt Harley Burns Joseph Ells James Setiff Lew Wroten William Harley Lewis Pickett Russell Taylor Gregory Renolds Julius Cochran Eldrich Saver Lacey Wolford Virgil Watson II James Napier Robert Crawford Gary Sellers Robert Walding Jacqueline Thaxton William Kennedy Karen Curtis Newsome Jr Timothy McDaniel Grafe Ward Lorinda Bates Veterans Memorial Admitted Janet van Vranken Edith McCullough Mary Crow Racine Cecilia Bram South Point Mark Gillian Robert Jacks Bernadette Wolfe Nellie Lemley George Mokien Lydia Davis Ben Moore Daniel Creameans Edith Burton Hocking Valley Mrang Raymond Turner Ronnie Cremeans Shelby Boyer Laurelville Mark Hunter Lester Pribble White House Jimmy Carter Dean Adkins Court News Lawson Lanner Chester VM Hardie Little Hocking Steven F Evans. Logan William F. Maffin Patton St Joan Whitsnore Charles E. McDonald George H Bateman Chauncey Robert W. Martin Mickey A. Hart Jean S Hooker Stuart W Kelso Steven A. Price Gary D Minerd Roy J Blair Hocking Technical College Terry W Gilkey Washington St James W Ewing Jr Robert S Green Sargent Hall John K. Palmer Carpenter St Ernest B Butcher Guysville Michael E. Fletcher Central Ave Michael R. Hicks Ida M. Kasler Patricia A Marcellus Clifford L. Taylor Parkersburg Curtis D Ward Pomeroy Motor Co Pomeroy Cliffs, Ltd Prime Builders of Ohio Inc Pomeroy Jamar Coal Co Edward Ellsworth Ruth Robert Owen Naomi Joan Tewksbury Nellie Tewksbury Roberta C O'Brien J B. O'Brien Ronald K. Epling Olive Freda Ball David Nancy Arnold Chester Marjorie D Murray Marvin Charles Darst Mickey E Joanne Williams F Joanne Williams Sutton Business and Professional Women’s Club Athens County Eagles Jacksonville Darke Defiance Delaware Erie Fairfield Fayette Franklin Fulton Gallia Geauga Greene Guernsey Hamilton Hancock Hardin Harrison Highland Holmes Huron Jackson Knox Lake Lawrence Lorain Lucas Madison Mahoning Marion Medina Mercer Miami Monroe Montgomery Morgan Morrow Muskingum Noble Ottawa Paulding Pickaway Pike Portage Co. Preble Putnam Richland Ross Sandusky Scioto Seneca Shelby Stark Summit Trumbull Tuscarawas Union van Wert Warren Wayne Williams Wood Wyandot Attica Barrio Bellville Hartford Loudonville Plain City Richwood Graham Chapel Southeastern Pemerey Omearey Mason Bridge Legen, Ohie W Main St Aix Bos
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