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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1977

Page

7

Births and admissions listed from Ohio area hospitals

Births to Mr and Mrs Terry Caudill of Allensville a daughter. Admissions include Vada Poston Athens Christopher Preast Albany Ruby Collins Jacksonville Kathryn Taylor Nelsonville Edith Seiferth The Plains Melissa Janey McArthur Robert Rush Chesterhill and many others. Several patients dismissed or transferred, including Jason Hunter to Children's Hospital Columbus, plus note of post surgical patient Lola Lieuellen Phillips in Columbus.

Terry Caudill Allensville Vada Poston Athens Christopher Preast Albany Ruby Collins Jacksonville Kathryn Taylor Nelsonvillle Edith Seiferth the Plains Melissa Janey McArthur Robert Rush Chesterhill Mitchell Abraham Kristy Mirza Margaret Morris Dwayne Thomas Edward Linscott Mary Hysell Mary Mains Sheryl Davis Raymond Burt Roy Wilson Nelsonville Charles Paulk Kenneth Klotz Hazel Warren Deborah Mohney Jacob Warner Jason Hunter Children’s Hospital Columbus Julia Dearing Lillian Mathias Christopher Glass Alice Simms Eldon Kirkendall Edward K. Wess Glouster Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Lola Lieuellen Phillips Doctors Hospital West West Broad Street Phillips

Brush Fire Fought by Logan Firefighters on East Front Street

Logan firemen battled a brush fire along East Front Street east of Old Town Creek. Called at 2 37 p m the flames spread from a heating fire on KDOC tanks as dry leaves ignited, but the hillside blaze was extinguished.

Logan East Front Street Old Town Creek

Southeast Ohio forecasted rain and mild temperatures ahead

The Southeast Ohio area faces a chance of rain today with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Tonight and Saturday bring more rain with lows in the mid 30s and highs around 40. Extended outlook calls for snow chances Sunday through Tuesday with daytime highs mainly in the 30s.

Ohio Lake Shore West Central Central East Central

Fire destroys trailer on Patton Street in Nelsonville

Early today a trailer home owned by Ernie Dotson on Patton Street burned and damaged a nearby residence. Firefighter Harry Barber Jr. received lacerations to two fingers while handling equipment. he was treated and released from Mount St Mary Hospital. The hydrant delay hindered efforts and the cause remains unknown. The occupant escaped unhurt.

Nelsonville Virgie Drescher Patton Street Harry Barber Jr Barber Mount St. Mary Hospital A.m Ernie Dotson

Police Watch Sign Theft At New Logan Fire Station

Logan police say a $325 sign on the M. and P. Construction site for a new fire station was taken by two men and loaded into a truck with government plates. Officers nearby witnessed the removal but believed the act legal, noting the sign promoted EDA job creation.

Logan Engineering Associates of Wooster M. and P. Construction Co EDA

New Year Eve Community Dances and Meetings Listed

Multiple venues across Athens County host New Year s Eve dances with varying admission and times. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings appear at Athens Mental Health Center and Church of Good Shepherd. Meigs County seniors plan a noon nutrition program with Elsa the Lioness movie. Local lodges and clubs host dances with live bands, meals, and guest access.

Alcoholics Anonymous Athens Mental Health Center Athens K. T. Crossen American Legion Meigs County Senior Citizens Center Elsa the Lioness

Emergency runs report from area fire squads

Emergency runs report from Athens Pomeroy and Middleport fire squads. Arlene Fields 86 of 2 Kern St was taken to O Bleness ill. P O Nichols 85 of 122 E State St was taken to O Bleness ill. Beatrice May Hysell Run taken to Pleasant Valley. Eugene Roush 315 Ash St Middleport taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Delbert Henry of Mason taken to Pleasant Valley.

Athens Pomeroy Beatrice May Hysell Pleasant Valley Middleport Eugene Roush Ash St Veterans Memorial Hospital Mason Delbert Henry

Stocks Quotation From NASO Markets

Interdealer prices quoted as of about 3 pm. Markets shift during the day and prices shown exclude markups and commissions.

Thieves Reported Steal From Trailer Home and Diner

The Hocking County Sheriff reports three thefts. Jerry Cox found his trailer burglarized between 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday with firearms, a stereo, and a TV missing valued at about 1500 dollars. At McGatha's Diner suspects took cigarettes candy fish pork chops a pie a trash can and jukebox quarters. Gerald Hamler reported 100 dollars worth of barn siding taken on Wagner Road.

Logan Hocking County McGatha Route Haydenville Gerald Hamler Thompson Ridge Marcel Hundziak Wagner Road

Driver Hurt in Accident Near Route 13 and Route 78

West Virginia man Jerry W. Slater, 27, of Buffalo, was injured in a one car crash on Route 13 Thursday evening after failing to negotiate a curve. His vehicle struck a concrete bridge then trees, suffering a dislocated shoulder and cuts. He was hospitalized at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.

West Virginia Highway Patrol Jerry W. Slater Buffalo W.va Slater O’bleness Memorial Hospital

Area Death Notices From Several Towns

Athens Luther Steven Kirkendall 63 of Albany Route 2 died Thursday. Norman B Saylor 86 of New Marshfield died Friday morning in O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Roy Jack Stephens 26 of Leon Route 2 died Thursday morning from an apparent self inflicted gunshot. Mary Olivia Wolfe 76 of Logan died unexpectedly at home. Hortense F Sharp 86 formerly of McArthur died Thursday in Dayton. Charles L Lamm 63 of Gallipolis died Thursday in Veterans Hospital Huntington. Buck Stephenson 61 of Glouster died Thursday evening in O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Harland W Greene 75 of Vinton died this morning in Veterans Memorial.

Athens Luther Steven Kirkendall Albany Fisher Road O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Athens County Hershel Grace Spitzer Kirkendall Ohio University Afscme Eileen Savage Kirkendall Raiford Thomas Roy Fred Jim New Marshfield Tony Brooks Wallace Donna) Gilkey Wilkesville Paul Linda) Dowler Robert Joy) Dowler the Plains Leonard Twentynine Palms Calif Gracie Nolan Columbus George Homer Ralph Dale Hughes Funeral Home Willard Love Athens County Memory Gardens Norman B. Saylor Willis Ella Rupe Saylor B&o Railroad M&w Rose Kennard Saylor Duane Saylor Nelsonville Dale Saylor Blaine Clarys) Hunter Helen Swaim Maynard Vergene) Thomas Chillicothe Lee Betty) Enlow Luster Ollie) Sickles David Lieuvelle Pinney Norman L William Dent Hughes David Holdren Point Pleasant Jack) Stephens Leon Grubbs Mason County Sheriff's Department Stephens Eadker Phyllis Knapp Russell U.S. Army Carolyn Stephens Scott Eadker Russell Jr Clyde Russell Ora Knapp Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Herman Jordan Yanger Roberts Funeral Home James S. Lawton Oak Grove Vinton County Thomas S. Sharp McArthur United Methodist Church Howard Shively Elk Cemetery James N. Blower Gallipolis Charles L. Lamm Garfield Ave Veterans Hospital Huntington W. Va Gallia County Wylie Winnie Dale Lamm VFW Whitehall Ohio Faye Nolan Lamm Charles Pete Gary Bidwell Ancil Dean (Barbera) Crssiter Linda Waugh Diana Crown City Marsha Eugene Lamm Mount Aine Maryland Edith Swanson Juanita Allen Baltimore Glouster Charles H (Buck) Stephenson Franklin County Hoyt Verna Spurlock Stephenson Trimble Christian Church Trimble Masonic Lodge F & AM Aladdin Temple Scottish Rite Athens County Shrine Club Mary Belle Cole Stephenson Verla) Penrod Jan Richard Billie) Downs Randy Rick Penrod Jennifer Downs Pauline Franklin Bill Sondra Vinton Harland W Greene Veterans Memorial Hospital Lake Hope Harvey Mary Tieney Greene Audrey Morris McCoy-Moore

Man Charged In Rape In Athens

Athens police charged Jerry Woodruff Jr., 23, of 215 W Washington St, with rape after a 4:42 a.m. incident. He appeared in municipal court and was ordered sent to the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center with a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday. The report notes a description led to his arrest at his home. In other news, a Columbus woman was hospitalized after a drug overdose and a $100 diamond ring was reported lost or stolen at Pierce Apartments.

Athens Jerry Woodruff Jr Washington St Woodruff Athens County Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center Columbus O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Christina Hartley Pierce Apartments

Appeal Made for Couple in Athens County Fire

The Athens County Red Cross appeals for a two bedroom home or apartment for Mick and Mrs Hart of The Plains after a Wednesday fire. The Harts need clothing and shoes in specific sizes and donations can be arranged by calling the Red Cross office or 593-3989.

Athens County Red Cross Plains Lucille Smith Mick Hart Hocking Hill Athens Chauncey the Plains Hart Red Cross Office

Athens Man Arrested In Barbiturate Sale By Agents

Darrell Willie, 34, of 1115 Carriage Hill, was arrested by Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents after allegedly selling barbiturates. He faces aggravated trafficking charges and is jailed on a $10,000 bond with sheriff, city police, and BCI assistance. Another report notes a trailer theft of TV, stereo, and records worth $350 and bus battery thefts at Federal Hocking High School.

Athens Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Darrell Willie Carriage Hill Athens County BCI Ronald Russell Albany Federal Hocking High School

Correction: Opal Norris Zerkle Named Wife of William Zerkle

William Zerkle of Syracuse is survived by his wife Opal Norris Zerkle. An earlier report misstated her name as Opal North Zerkle and now is corrected.

William Zerkle Syracuse Opal Norris Zerkle Opal North Zerkle

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