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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1975

Page

6

Steinmetz rites set for meat cutter in Athens area

Funeral services for Oliver C. Steinmetz 81 will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at Van Fossen Funeral Home with Dan Teater officiating. Burial follows in Maplewood Cemetery. He worked as a meat cutter at Seaman IGA Athens and Champ's Market Jacksonville. Friends may call today 2 5 and 7 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Steinmetz Glouster Oliver C. Steinmetz O’bleness Memorial van Fossen Maplewood Cemetery Dan Teater Seaman Iga Athens Champ’s Market Jacksonville David Betty) Evans Marysville Richard Eleanore Nelsonville Nora Groce Watkins St Warren Edward True Asbury Cemetery Groce Mount St. Mary Hospital Haydenville Samuel Elizabeth Cordell Coakley Grace Cora Butterworth Albany Gallipolis Lelia Gwinn Middleport Holzer Medical Center Montgomery W. Va Seth Mary Lykens Payne Grace United Methodist Church Order of Eastern Star Laura Tench Asheville N. C Clyde Ingles Mary Frances Jones Enka N.C John Gwinn Glendale Calif John Harry Gwinn Hallie Payne Waugh- Halley-Wood Paul Hawk Mound Hill Cemetery Racine Earl H. Dill State Highway Department Goldie Cross Dill Gary R. Dill Long Bottom Frank Pomeroy Edna Howell Columbus Nancy Walker Robert Dill Glen Ewing Funeral Home Freeland Norris Gilmore Cemetery Funeral

Surgery Patient Charles K. Shirley Is in University Hospital

The report lists numerous hospital notes names with locations including Syracuse Racine Vergie Hobstetter and Athens. It notes Charles K. Shirley of Athens as a surgery patient at University Hospital Columbus Room 763.

Charles K. Shirley Athens University Hospital, Columbus

Vandals Admit Deeds in Middleport Case

Four 12 year old boys were apprehended and turned over to Juvenile Court on several counts of breaking and entering and vandalism. About $6,000 in damages were admitted including tombstone destruction at Middleport Hill Cemetery, home and car damage, theft from Middleport Elementary School, wreaths from Mount Moriah Church, and other acts. The youths were picked up Monday by the Middleport Police Department and confessed to two incidents.

Middleport J. J. Cremeans Middleport Hill Cemetery Middleport Elementary School Mount Moriah Middleport Police Department Cremeans Dale Hoffman Middleport Village Sid Little Chief Cremeans Bill Childs Middleport Planning Commission Meigs Commission State Highway Department Page Street Hoffman George Meinehart

Contributions Near $1,000 for Gifts for Yanks Drive

American Legion Post 128 in Middleport raises nearly $1,000 through Gifts for Yanks led by Henry Clatworthy with Bill Hendrix assisting. The 160 member post will send funds to Ohio State headquarters for distribution to veterans hospitals. At 5 30 p.m. on Christmas Eve members also help Santa hand out over 500 treats to local children at the Legion home.

Middleport American Legion Post 128 Henry Clatworthy Bill Hendrix Ohio Santa Legion Home

Hearings Slated For Pair In New Lexington Theft Case

Preliminary hearings set this week for Michael Lee Ferguson 18 of New Lexington and John E Tipton 19 of Harrison Ky on charges of breaking and entering in the Dec 9 theft from Marc Merkel residence New Lexington valued at 1700 Bonds for Ferguson and Tipton are 10000 each A 17 year old New Lexington Route 1 youth also charged was released to parents all missing items recovered Sandusky County Ohio founders origin Indian word for cold water.

New Lexington Michael Lee Ferguson John E. Tipton Harrison Marc Merkel New Ferguson Tipton D. L. Moore

Court notes list multiple defendants facing varied charges

Ronald Parriott of Newark was found guilty on an attempted escape with sentencing deferred for appeal and $100 plus costs bond set. Linda Richards faced assault charges dismissed with costs to be paid by complainant. James Haymann and James Llewellyn were dismissed for insufficient evidence in school noncompliance cases. Vicky Hawk charged with intoxication received $25 and costs. Several others—Clarence Taylor, Chris Covey, and many more—face assorted charges from negligent homicide to speeding, with outcomes including dismissals, fines, costs, jail time, or deferred sentencing and various drivers’ license suspensions.

Ronald Parriott Newark Linda Richards Ed E. Wollever James Haymann Brown Ave Krogers Vicky Hawk Athens John D. Young Laird Llewellyn New Marshfield Geraldine Fauber Clarence Taylor Kathy Hamilton Chris Covey James A Rupe New Straitsville Helen M. Lynch Vincent Ronald L. Sabo Glouster Gregory Neil Hatmaker Vermilion Thomas L. Snyder Robert L. McGill Stewart Romal Lamar William Monticello Village Michael T. Davis Westerville Eugene N. Grim Enid F. Hard Paul E. Banik Nelsonville

Weather Summary and Forecast for Southeast Ohio December 23 1975

Yesterday's high 32, low 14 in southeast Ohio. Humidity 56 percent at 9 a.m. Precipitation this month 2.10 inches, year total 47.18. Tonight partly cloudy with lows up to the low 20s. Wednesday partly cloudy with highs mid to upper 30s. Snow chances 10 percent. extended outlook shows possible snow Thursday and colder conditions Friday and Saturday.

Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer Ohio West Lake Shore Lake Shore Central East Central Pennsylvania West Virginia

Moore and Loy to be tried together on extortion charges

West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore Jr. and former Moore aide William H. Loy face a joint April trial on accusations they extorted 25 000 from Theodore Price, former Diversified Mountain Beer president. Loy pleads not guilty. Trial set for April 20 with $10 000 bail each and unrestricted travel.

Charleston W.va West Virginia Arch A. Moore Jr William H. Loy Loy Martinsburg U.S K.K. Hall Theodore Price Price Diversified Mountaineer Corporation Moore Diversified Hall Federal

Farmers Bank Employees Christmas Party Held at Orchid Room

The Farmers Bank and Savings Co. Christmas party occurred Saturday evening at The Orchid Room with buffet by Paul Simon Allie Simon and George Horak. The Sound Investments played for dancing led by Bill Francis. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals listed by name.

Dick Young John Musser Marvin Burt Carroll Norris Dewey Smith Bob Vaughan Mickey Williams John Werry Mark Smith Evelyn Lanning Susan Andrews Recka McGuire Bruce Reed Tom Reed George Hicks Wayne

Madonna Display Featured At Star Garden Meeting

Rutland residents gathered at Mrs Lawrence Chapmans home for a Madonna themed display by Star Garden Ab. Prizes announced for elaborate arrangements with first awarded to Mrs G A Radekin. Readings by Mrs Effie Grate and Mrs Evelyn DeVault complemented the event.

Rutland Star Garden Ab Lawrence Chapman G. A. Radekin Orion Nelson Virgil Atkins Pearley Nelson Robert Holliday Ruby Diehl Robert Jewell Lulu Lewis Anna Ogdin Effie Grate Evelyn DeVault Hazel Henson Ruth Swisher

Wells Produce In Perry County Four Wells Active

The Ohio Oil and Gas Association scout report notes four producing wells and one abandoned in Perry County. Monday Creek Two hosts three producers on leases for Roger Blosser Carl E Smith and W E Shrider Co plus a Reading Two well drilled by Don McKee Drilling Co yielding oil and gas after fracturing. An unproductive Taylor lease well in Harrison Twp was drilled for American Exploration Co.

New Lexington Perry County Ohio Oil and Gas Association Monday Creek Roger Blosser George F. Weaver Carl E. Smith Glenn Howell W. E. Shrider Co I. Howdyshell Don McKee Drilling Co James William Black Reading Two American Exploration Co Taylor Harrison Twp

River View Garden Club Hosts Christmas Party in Meigs

In Meigs Reedsville the River View Garden Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Ernest Whitehead's home with co hosts Mrs. David Chadwell and Mrs. Denver Weber. Devotions from Luke 2 ended with a prayer by Mrs. R. L. Larkins. Gifts were exchanged, carols sung, and a door prize awarded to Mrs. Gene Young. There will be no January meeting.

Meigs Reedsville Riverview Garden Club Ernest Whitehead David Chadwell Denver Weber R. L. Larkins Ella Osborne Gene Wilson Lyle Balderson Riverview School Chadwell Roy R. Hannum Naomi Pickens Bernice Prince Lawrence Rose Walter Brown Whitehead Gene Young

Richland County Ohio Named for Fertile Soil

Richland County in Ohio, established in 1813, derives its name from the region’s productive soil. The origin ties to the rich farmland that defined early settlement and local identity.

Richland County Ohio

Rothwell Club Christmas Dinner Functions in Burr Oak Lodge

The Glouster The Rothwell Club gathered thirteen members for a Christmas luncheon in the Whippoor-will room at Burr Oak Lodge. They planned monetary gifts to Athens Corps of Salvation Army and Glouster Boy and Girl Scouts, plus a convalescent-home member gift. A card sending and gift exchange followed a program led by Mrs. Roger Kittle, with readings from Luke and Ford's Christmas prayer. The next meeting is Jan 8 with Mrs. J. E. Williams hosting.

Glouster Rothwell Club Burr Oak Lodge Helen Dennison Robert H. Gamwell David Cox Athens Corps of Salvation Army Glouster Boy and Girl Scouts Roger Kittle Ford Louella Noon J. E. Williams

Al-Anon in Athens Opens Doors for Concerned Friends

Athens Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd lounge for any person worried about a drinking problem. Information line 592-3025. Also listed: Glouster Boy Scouts 6 p.m., CES 7:30 p.m. in Glouster Masonic Temple. Zaleski Senior Citizens 10 a.m. luncheon 12 p.m. at Murray City Eagles 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville Eagles Auxiliary 7:30 p.m. Athens Township Trustees hold final year meeting at 9 a.m. Township hall.

Athens Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Athens Township

Emergency runs report from Racine and surrounding towns

A list of EMS calls and transfers includes Clifford Holter and Sam Yates in Racine to Veterans Memorial Hospital with lacerations and medical needs, Raymond Baker in Middleport to Holzer Medical Center, and multiple patients from Pomeroy, New Haven, and a rest home transfer.

Clifford Holter Racine Veterans Memorial Hospital Sam Yates Veterans Memorial Robert Boggess Raymond Baker Middleport Holzer Medical Center William Neville Pomeroy Robert Stuart Jim Perkins William Cline Douglas Fields New Haven Hattie H. Roush Pleasant Valley

Fire at James Simpson residence causes outlet damage

Haydenville firemen answered a call at 9:45 p.m. Monday to the James Simpson home next to the store. Defective wiring in a kitchen receptacle sparked a fire that burned out before they arrived, causing damage only to the outlet with no further losses.

Haydenville Logan James Simpson

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Liberty Jack White House Vail Colo Oren Briley Oren Lester Briley Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Carbon Hill Harick B Emma Devol Briley Hocking County Groce Services William Viola Warren Harley William Coakley Nova Eskew Nova M. Eskew Buffalo Loren and Ethel Hart Wolfe Hobart Mina Chapel Church Roger Joe Ronald Donna) White Thurman Hollis Wolfe Westminster Earl Dill Veterans Memorial Admitted Emma Hayman Syracuse Pamela Theiss Betty Hammons Vergie Hobstetter John White Katherine Weaver Velma Imboden Elsie Barnhart Phyliss Harris Leopold Hysell Alice Davis James Andrews Jessie Swiger Helen Kennedy John Powell Alice Dodson Robin Ritchie Willie Collins Eleanor Douglas William Bush Ethel Jeffers Roger Berkley Ray Russell Donald Houdashalt Clarence Hall William Flora David Sullivan Atha Ray Roush Jeffrey Mankin Robert Wamsley Louis Freem Angela Blessing Emmons Selby Betty Hickman Christi Tucker Willie Starr James Baird Diana Love Sara Messick James Dailey Howard Stotler David Arthur Harold Blain Michael Fisher Emmett Collins Charles Estep Miles Carpenter Charles Woodall Denzil Proctor Steve Buch Clarence King Thomas Waugh Clyde Miller Paul McKinney Clarence Stow Sr Roy Meadows Edward Bremer Dewy Howes Connie Francisco Freda Wogan Donald Spires Richard Frisley John Withers Sr Ode Beaver Jack Oliver Harley Burns Mount St. Mary Michael Elliott Alvin Bentley Calvin Williams Charles Coleman Todd Slack Murray City Benjamin Simpkins Millfield Ruth Dickerson O’bleness Memorial Hospital Ruth Russell Lou Evelyn Flowers Harry Dishong Marguerite Newlan Delores Stephenson Rosie McDonald Naomi Skinner Hocking Valley Harley Vincent Shirley Neel Kenneth Roth Ruth Nixon Mary McCord Gene Pearsall Ronald Bauman Russell Babbs Michael Walsh David Vollmer O’ Bleness Donald McReynolds Larry Bruce Henry Cleland John F. Jones Jerry McLaughlin Carrie Cooper Charles Dunlap Ray Karns Albert Lutz Joseph Krolow Derek Fauber Russell Gabriel Amesville Mary Young Earl Betts Hansel Coleman Earl Pratt Crystal Whie Irene Steinmetz Ruth Dowler Beverly Wolosyn Scott Johnson Grace Arnfield Richard Norris Evan Edwards Sally Wood Jennie Evener Jason Williams William Spencer Valerie Kennard Patricia Cline Robert Laziman Jack Mattachione Druzilla Woodrum Guy Shanborn Sandusky County Court News Athens Municipal Court Jed-Tween Gong Gwendolyn Joyce Glenn Vernon Roy Gaston Lori Kim Powers Roy R. Kimmey Linda K. Henderson Gary D. Kantner Vicki S. Dunfee Wallace Kent Taylor Susan M. Hawk the Plains Craig Michael Isbell Anne Wickham Philip H.nicholson Parkersburg Careen K. McKnight Coolville Egbert Menger Govel Erol Kenneth Ray Richards Margie Anne Duncan Paul D. Figgins Connie L. Amos Daniel J. Carey Michigan Sharon M. Latz Ted L. McKnight Joyce A. Friend John F. Rodgers Susan D. Reis John Field III Edward Eardley Field Frank Jolliffe FBI Paul Carper Washington Congress Harley O. Staggers D-W.va Hampshire County West Virginia University Morgantown Homer K. Loy Romney Justice Department Farmers Bank Madonna Perry Anese Athens City Athens County Boy Scouts CES Glouster Masonic Temple Vinton County Zaleski Senior Citizens Club Murray City Eagles Jacksonville Eagles Pomeroy Squad Mason Squad Herdmans Rest Home Pleasant Valley Hospital NEW Haven Squad Athens Fire Squad Zelma Sayre Second St O'Bleness W.main Street
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