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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1976

Page

5

Leach Bond Set in Fatal Crash Case

Worthy Leach Jr. 27 of North Main Street faces involuntary manslaughter driving under the influence and resisting arrest charges after a crash that killed 18 year old Dreama Smith in Point Pleasant. Bond set at 2500 before Justice of the Peace John Wilson. Leach held in Putnam County jail prior to posting. Police continue probe into the intersection incident at 22nd Street and Jackson Avenue following a pursuit by Patrolman John Sallaz.

Point Pleasant Worthy Leach Jr North Main Street Dreama Smith Leach Justice of the Peace John Wilson Putnam County Miss Smith 22Nd Street Jackson Avenue John Sallaz Smith Auto Sallaz

Suit Seeks 450000 Damages Over Highway Collision

Shirley Evans and family sue Robert Burns in Meigs County Common Pleas for 450000. They allege Burns drove left of center and caused a collision with a Lawson vehicle on a county highway. Plaintiffs name Robert F Lawson and the Meigs County Board of Commissioners as defendants.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Shirley Evans Jason Scott Lawson Sherrie Lawson Amy Lawson Robert Lawson Jr Robert Burns Ms Evans Robert F. Lawson Gahanna Meigs County Board of Commissioners Burns Lawson Robert Franklin Lawson Rutland

Vandalism Reported At Rockbridge School And Mason's Coal Yard

Logan The Hocking County Sheriff's Department investigated two vandalism incidents reported Monday. At Rockbridge School four windows were broken in the newer section with additional holes in cafeteria windows and two upper cafeteria windows damaged. At Mason's Coal Yard on Route 5 two conveyors were cut and two V belts removed from a motor.

Logan Hocking County

Police Probe Third Break-in at East End Tavern

Nelsonville officers investigate a break-in at East End Tavern 616 Poplar Street. A rear door was pried and an undetermined amount of liquor and beer were stolen. The incident occurred during nighttime hours Monday with report filed at 9 15 a m Tuesday. This marks the third December entry.

Nelsonville East End Poplar St Florella Pickett

Gospel Sing Friday Night at Trinity United Methodist

WELLSTON The third annual New Year s Eve gospel sing starts at 8 p m at Trinity United Methodist Church featuring The Gospel Harmony Boys of Huntington West Virginia Major Young and Gospel Street of Chillicothe the Gospel Bells of Trinity Church and the host group. NELSONVILLE A civil service test for chief of police will be held at city hall tonight with all current police officers eligible to take part.

Wellston Trinity United Methodist Church Gospel Harmony Boys Huntington W.va Major Young Gospel Street Chillicothe Gospel Bells Trinity Church Nelsonville City Hall

Meter Person to Be Hired and Bids Studied

Logan city council considers creating a meter attendant post to patrol meters collect fees and issue citations with pay at 2.80 to 3.00 dollars per hour. Bids will be reviewed next meeting and meters replaced as needed while no new spaces are added.

Logan Bowen Street Fred Durant East Front Street Bowen Police Department Page Backus Evans Hand Second Hunter Streets Backus Durant Coun

Christmas Party At Tolliver Residence

Mrs. Mary Tolliver hosted the Jacksonville United Methodist Christmas gathering at her home. Devotions referenced St Matthew 18, district notices read, and plans discussed for next month’s Call of Prayer and Self-Denial. Motions approved funding for senior citizens’ use of the building for the bazaar and to pay conference claims.

Jacksonville Mary Tolliver Jacksonville United Methodist St. Matthew Robert McGee

Shooting at Red Man Inn prompts continuing Gallia probe

Gallia County sheriff investigates a Christmas morning shooting at the Red Man Inn on Route 35 near Rio Grande. Dwight Rees and Drema Marcum were treated for leg wounds, Terry Ward for facial injuries after a 1:30 am fight. A fourth suspect is being sought as authorities pursue details.

Gallipolis Gallia County

HVCH approves rate hikes from Blue Cross plan

Logan old hospital board says Blue Cross of Central Ohio approved new rates to take effect in January. Rates rise for private and semi private hospital rooms, long term care unit rooms, and nursery bassinette. auditor’s review finds no issues. Joint Commission accreditation extended to 1978 with reports. staff privileges renewed. December statistics show daily census and activity levels.

Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Blue Cross Central Ohio Dave Arledge Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals HVCH Arledge Commission Board

Wedding and holiday gatherings in Glouster area families

Glouster residents hosted relatives from Circleville, Columbus, Malta and Elyria for Christmas activities. The note highlights the Dec 18 United Lutheran Church wedding of Steve Bailey and Debbie Wright, plus dinners and visits across Chan...

W . Bailey Winter Haven Fla Charles Bailey Steve Cheryl Louis Mates Circleville Steve Bailey Debbie Wright United Lutheran Church Mates Jennie Waymer Richard Haines Stockport Charles Ray Malta George McElfresh Greg P Brown Jenni Lynn Chandlersville Darrell Browning Richard

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