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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1971

Page

8

Area Death Notices from Athens Ohio February obits

Multiple notices announce deaths of Carl W. Phillips 91 Athens Ohio Clara Ann Gleason 85 Nelsonville Clarence Gus Barnett 62 Athens Bessie B Cottrill 56 Johnstown Marie Sigmon 61 Athens Betty Nixon 92 Ewing Lucille Kraeutter 58 Racine and related funeral details in several Athens area communities. Surviving spouses, children, and burial plans listed with churches and cemeteries. Services set at Hughes Jagers and Sons Ewing Racine funeral homes with obituaries continuing through the week.

Mrs. Carolyn Peters Dies From Gas Fumes In West Virginia

Mrs. Carolyn Peters Ohley West Virginia died unexpectedly from asphyxiation due to gas fumes in her Middleport home. Her two sons were hospitalized and service arrangements are incomplete. Peters was married to Glenn Peters and daughter of Bethel Richards.

Middleport Mary Lyons Carolyn Peters Ohley W. Va Peters Glenn Peters Bethel Richards

Henderson Car Victims Rites Slated

Two Henderson youths James Roy Chapman 20 and Ricky Owen Bugg 18 died in a Saturday Route 35 crash. Chapman buried Mt. Union Cemetery near Pliny with Rev. Charles Kinnaird officiating. Bugg services set at Wyoma Pentecostal Church with burial at Wyoma Cemetery.

Point Pleasant James Roy Chapman Ricky Owen Bugg Henderson Mason County Chapman Crow-Hassel Charles Tommy) Kinnaird Mt. Union Cemetery Pliny Clarence Ilene Bonecutter Chapman Sr Vickie Pearson June Carolyn Peggy Linda Donna Chapman Clarence Jr Bruce Mitchell Charles Chapman Ethel Chapman Sylvia Mullins Bugg Wyoma

Chops Keep Better When Turned Daily on Fresh Plate

Daily turning of chops and serving on a fresh plate helps keep meat fresher in the refrigerator. The advice emphasizes routine handling to preserve quality and flavor.

Cars Collide On Roadside Near Mason County Line

An accident on Mason Road near the Cabell County line occurred at 6:35 p.m. Saturday. Vehicles driven by William M. Kimble and Hershel R. Jacobs collided after Jacobs's car left the road into soft dirt and stalled. Damage estimated at 350 dollars. no injuries or citations reported.

Point Pleasant Mason Road Cabell County Mason County

Two Vinton Cases Slated For Appeal

The Fourth District Court of Appeals will convene at the Vinton County Courthouse at 9 30 a m Tuesday to hear Gay H Lowe versus Alfred Lowe and Sherman V Hopkins versus the Village of McArthur. Presiding judge Homer E Abele and judges Earl Stephenson Gordon Gray will make the winter visit serving 15 Southeastern Ohio counties. The court reviews lower court decisions in civil or criminal cases from Common Pleas Probate Juvenile Municipal or County Courts.

Mcarthur Fourth District Court of Appeals Vinton County Gay H. Lowe Alfred Lowe Sherman V. Hopkins Homer E Pete) Abele Earl E. Stephenson Portsmouth Gordon B. Gray Athens Court of Appeals Ohio

Suppression Of Evidence Is Ordered In Athens Case

Athens County Common Pleas Judge John Bolin upheld a motion to suppress marijuana possession evidence. Attorneys Alan Goldsberry for Melvin Tucker and Fred Daubenspeck argued the warrant lacked probable cause, citing an appeals court view of warrant law. Police entered the Athens apartment in January 1970 based on a confidential informer tip.

Athens County Common Pleas Court John Bolin Alan Goldsberry Melvin Tucker Fred Daubenspeck Bolin Tucker Daubenspeck Athens

Elementary School Closed For One Week

POINT PLEASANT Leon Elementary School is closed for one week on the order of acting county health officer Dr. John M. Grubb due to an outbreak of scarlet fever and strep throat affecting about one third of students. The school will reopen on February 15.

Point Pleasant — Leon John M. Grubb Lois Shin Gary Conley

Gap Found Threat To University Quattrocki Finds Policy Gap

Quattrocki recalls a decade in business before turning to English at Ohio University in 1967. He describes university turmoil and his move from teaching to an administrative post, later resigning to return to the classroom. He argues for better admin faculty links and clearer university purpose.

Ed Quattrocki Ohio University Quattrocki Athens Claude R. Sowle Sowle Clark Kerr

Gallipolis Ferry Man Jason Pearson Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot

Jason Pearson 27 of Gallipolis Ferry died Sunday morning from an apparently self inflicted gunshot wound. His wife found him at 6:35 a.m. in their bedroom. a 20 gauge shotgun lay nearby. He was pronounced dead at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Survivors include wife Carolyn Harmon Pearson two daughters Sandra Sue Tammy Lynn a son Timmy Lee and four brothers. Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Wilcoxen Funeral Home Point Pleasant with burial at Kirkland Memorial Gardens.

Athens Carl W. Phillips N. Shannon Ave O’bleness First Christian Church of Athens Catherine Hughes Funeral James Grooms Herbert Harris W. Union Street Clarence Gus) Barnett W. Union St O’bleness Memorial Hospital Lucy Fullerton Barnett Marietta Kroger Packing Co F. C. Schoedinger Co Columbus Marietta United Methodist Church Stella Harley) Ross Clara Hap) Wise Alberta (Porter) Schuler Betty McGill Youngstown William Millard Jagers and Sons Funeral Jim Paul Stewart Alexander Cemetery Boring Chapel Vinton County Roger Martin Bowen Cemetery Wrightsel Julian W. Va Rome Elsie Browning Tyler Charles Sigman Athens County Children’s Home Olive Hill Baptist Church Don Wanda) Turner Tom Irene) Adkins Bill Maxine) Black Ron Anita) Ripper Alexandria Charles L Alum Creek Steve Reynoldsburg Eva Carpenter Becky Kinder Ellen Dailey St. Albans Barbara Stone Palatka Fla Donald Daniels John Elkins Ewing Bertie Nixon University Hospital, Columbus F. M Mary E. Bainter Gorden Harold G William G. Nixon David Meredith) Hampson Alva Roberts Funeral Home Logan Point Pleasant Jason Pearson Gallipolis Ferry Mason County Troy Huffman Pearson Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason- Gallia Barbara Gail Williams Gallipolis Peason Frank Foster Gilbert Becca Jane Walker Pearson Carolyn Harmon Pearson Sandra Sue Tammy Lynn Timmy Lee Lee Gilbert Jr West Columbia David Richard Barto Rutland Wilcoxen T. W. Lawrence Kirkland Memorial Gardens

Three Weekend Break-Ins Reported by Athens Police

Athens City Police investigated three weekend break-ins at the Middle School woodshop where tools were stolen and a safe entry attempt occurred, at Dr J D Haskins office on Court Street where a window was broken and desk ransacked, and at the Stimson Avenue Car Wash where the office was entered through a window, a safe was pried open and $329 taken.

Stimson Avenue Athens City J. D. Haskins Court Street

Six Slated For Court Appearance In Draft Case

Six individuals face court appearances in a draft records tampering case. Sister Elizabeth McAlister a teacher at Marymount College is named alongside priests Neil McLaughlin and Joseph Wenderoth both in the Baltimore archdiocese, with Anthony Scoblick and others also involved. Defense lawyers include William H Kunstler Francis Gallagher William Cunningham and Harry Sawyer.

Elizabeth McAlister Upper Montclair N.J Religious Order of the Sacred Heart Marymount College Tarrytown N.Y Anthony Scoblick Baltimore Md Neil Raymond McLaughlin Joseph Reese Wenderoth Baltimore William H. Kunstler New York Francis X. Gallagher Archdiocese of William Cunningham Chicago Harry Sawyer Philadelphia

Weekend Fire Calls Keep Athens Fire Dept Busy

Athens Fire Department responded to three weekend fires causing an estimated total loss of 2500 dollars. A fire at Hayes Hall Lakeview Manor was blamed on a short in an electric clock or a lighted candle. A stove top smoke incident at Athens Apartments caused no fire damage. A Bromley Hall room suffered 250 dollars in fire damage 150 dollars in contents from a candle. The emergency squad aided two people and treated a resident with breathing difficulties.

Athens Hayes Hall Lakeview Manor Thomas Drain Bob Kalata Bill Stephenson Bromley Hall Jack Smith Ron Tym Union St Dale Clemons Washington St O’bleness Memoral Hospital

Birds Nest Fire Damages Mason Home

A morning fire in Mason caused about 100 dollars in damage to the Charles Jeffers residence on Pomeroy Street. Firemen said nests under the eaves ignited by a spark from a nearby chimney caused the blaze, reported by the Mason Volunteer Fire Department. The alarm rang at 7 30 a.m.

Mason Charles Jeffers Pomeroy Street Mason Volunteer Fire Department

Thieves Take Cigarettes From James C. Hall Home

Point Pleasant police investigate a Sunday night break in at 1919 North Main Street. Entry via unlocked back door led to a kitchen search while the rest of the house was checked. only a pack of cigarettes appeared missing.

Point Pleasant James C. Hall N. Main St

The Out of Towners Highlight New York Crisis Study

A Rand Institute study on New York City reveals a near paralysis in housing and failing public services, including police, fire, and clinics. It notes rising costs, weak enforcement, and untreated alcoholics, contrasting with its lighthearted film depiction.

City of New York Santa Monica Rand Corp New York City Rand Institute Rand John Lindsay Lindsay New York City-Rand Institute

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clara A. Gleason Leonard Funeral Home James Mathias Smith Chapel Clarence Barnett Bessie B. Cottrill Marie Sigmon Fisher Road Lucille Kraeutter Racine Daughters of America Chester Eldon Leda Mae Kracutter Lawrence Delores) Wolfe Dale Roberta Marion Kent Laren Wolfe Carrie Dickinson Anna Byers Ewing Funeral Home Rev. L. R. Carmichael Letart Cemetery Mrs Henderson Car Vinton Gap Tom Price Messenger City Editor Messenger Chuck Beckley N. Congress St Lynn Paxson Hudson Health Center New York Crisis By David Shaw The Los Angeles Times Jack Lemmon Kennedy Airport Central Park
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