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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

5

Death notices dot Coolville and surrounding towns

TheCoolville area reports multiple deaths with funeral details. Lulu Mae Runyon 38 died from childbirth complications. Donald F. Runyon and children survive. Nina O Richardson 79, Church of Christ member. Cecil V Richardson Jr and Thomas L survive. Catherine Mynster 70 died en route to hospital. services set at Strong and Son. Vera C Corwin 78 of Glouster. Louis B. Corwin survives. burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Others include William Collins 94 Chauncey. Floyd E Daniels 75 Gallipolis. William H Dillon 91 Gallipolis. Frank A Danford 82 Glouster. Carl Love Athens native. Bertha Larimer 92 Athens. Carrie A Fillinger 57 Kerr Trailer Court. Burial and service details follow for each.

Coolville Lulu Mae Runyon Camden- Clark Hospital Dony Ollie Johnson Osborn Joseph Osborn Runyon White’s Chapel Wesleyan Joseph G Osborn Ligon Estil Osborn Indianapolis Ind Carmel Victory Rex Virgel Vivie Jene Columbus Elva Royster Lee Howell White Funeral Home Roy Deeter Nina O. Richardson Haywarden Town Seldon Jenny Madison Russell Church of Christ Cecil V Cecil V. Jr Thomas L Vera Neibauer Painesville Donald Markum Troy Baptist Cemetery Frost Louis B. Corwin Glouster Church of Christ van Fossen Funeral Home Don Seevers Maplewood Cemetery Glouster Frank A. Danford Edmund Freemont Sara Andrews Danford New Jersey Metuchen N. J Danfords Thea Culver Danford Anthony Fama Lois San Francisco August Barth Eileen Cranbury, N. J Thomas Gibson Athens Bertha Larimer Morris Ave Kimes Convalescent Center Athens County Peter J Phoebe Burritt Larimer First Methodist Church of Herman B Clyde Virginia Hayes Howard Gallipolis Hughes Funeral Home Clyde C. Pinnell West Union Street Carrie A. Fillinger Kerr Trailer Court Mercerville Baptist Church Ridge Lawn Cemetery Mercerville American Legion Waugh-Halley-Wood Fillinger Donald Warehime Gallia County

Honor Roll Listed At Shade School

Shade Elementary principal Lonnie Jenkins announced the third six weeks honor roll. Seventh graders Deb bie Thomas, Ricky Dillinger, Franklin Merrill, Laura Webb, Joy King, Candie Wingett and Ruth Anne Kayser made the list. eighth graders Sharon Gabiel, Gary Green and Tim Pratt also earned honors. New Haven Garden Club met at Mrs. Harry Layne’s home with co host Mrs. J W McGraw. wildflower slides were shown by Mrs. Donald Roush and Mrs. Ray Proffit, and an auction was led by Mrs. Lee Gibbs. James Armbruster Jr. of Wonder Hills Drive was in an accident on E Carpenter Street. he received first aid and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Tin bearing ore is dug from mines called stannaries.

Lonnie Jenkins Shade Elementary School Debbie Thomas Ricky Dillinger Franklin Merrill Laura Webb Joy King Candie Wingett Ruth Anne Kayser Sharon Gabiel Gary Green Tim Pratt New Haven Garden Club Harry Layne J. W. McGraw Donald Roush Ray Proffit Lee Gibbs James Armbruster Jr Wonder Hills Drive Beasley and

Musical Equipment Stolen From Moose Home in City

Police report a breaking and entering at the Moose Home between Feb 10 and Feb 16. A guitar, later found on Jerrico Road, was valued at 400 dollars and unharmed. Remaining missing items total 1,380 dollars including an amplifier, four mikes, mike stands, a plaid case, an echoplex, and a fuzztone. The theft is under investigation.

Point Pleasant Moose Home Allen Lee King Kit R. Neal Jerrico Road

IRD Names Specialist For Farmers In Ohio

Ohio University's Institute for Regional Development names Don L. Davis as agricultural development specialist to aid low income farmers and landowners. Davis, former turkey program supervisor at Ralston Purina in Wellston and former county and area extension agent, holds BS 1957 and MS 1965 in agriculture from Ohio State University and resides at Logan Route.

Ohio University Institute For Regional Development Don L. Davis Ward R. Schram IRD Davis Institute Rural Action For Ralston-Purina Co Wellston Ohio Cooperative Extension Service Ohio State University Logan Route

Smith fills road and finance posts in state government

Gov. Hulett C. Smith named M. R. Hamill 64 to be road commissioner and Joseph C. Peters 42 to head finance and administration. Both appointments come after suspensions tied to federal indictments of Burl A. Sawyers Truman E. Gore and Vincent Koski. Smith liaised with advisor John Faulconer and federal official Lowell Bridwell and ordered no delays in highway work including Silver Bridge replacement.

Charleston Hulett C. Smith M. R. Hamill Road Commission Joseph C. Peters Board of Public Works Burl A. Sawyers Truman E. Gore Smith Vincent J. John Koski State Road Commission Advisory Board John E. Faulconer Hinton Lowell Bridwell Hamill Point Pleasant

Coolville Marine Killed in Viet Fight

Coolville area Marine 2nd Lt Michael A. Deeter 23 was killed Feb 7 near Quang Tri Vietnam by enemy rifle fire. He served with Third Battalion Company K Third Marines Second Platoon. Deeter enlisted 1967, commissioned at Quantico in May 1967, arrived in Vietnam December. A Parkersburg High School 1962 grad and University of Missouri 1966 grad, he belonged to Kappa Sigma and Baptist Church. Surviving: parents James and Mildred, wife Marilyn Hall, a nine month old son, brother James A. Jr, sister Cindy, and uncle Rev Roy Deeter. Arrangements by White Funeral Home.

Coolville Michael Alan Deeter James Mildred Deeter Quanh Tri Vietnam Deeter Third Marines Marines Quantico Parkersburg High School University of Missouri Kappa Sigma Fraternity The Baptist Church Ray Riggs Inc Athens Marilyn Hall Flemminton N. J James A. Jr Belpre Cindy Roy Deeter White Funeral Home

Women Have Program on The American Indian Heritage

A United Methodist Women meeting in Pomeroy featured a program on The American Indian His Heritage and Emerging Identity by Mrs Everett Thomas. She noted 700 000 Indians in the U S and only 8 percent in schools. Three members were hospitalized or homebound and 33 sick calls were logged this month. A social hour followed with a Valentine decorated table.

Pomeroy Woman's Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Robert Warner Everett Thomas United States Charles Karr Veterans Memorial Hospital Richard Campbell Holzer Hospital Jed Webster Allen Eichinger Grace Campbell

Albany Has Honor Roll Announced

Albany Elementary School principal John Mullins announces the honor roll with all A students including Mark Enlow Doranne Godwin and Melanie Straight. Seventh graders on honor roll include David Ashworth Thomas Bishop Greg Brooks Joyce Brown Steve Brown Elaine Byard Mark Ervin Sonja Escue Susan Gault Patsy Greer Debbie Henthorne Bill Isaacs Diana Kyle Daphne Laye Sue Meex Robert Pincelli Jo Scott Richard White and Joan Wooten. Eighth graders on honor roll are Charlotte Baumgaertel Charlotte Burt Cindy Cooley Lois Gaston Jeff Greene Pamela Guess Cynthia Hall Sarah Kincade Gary Risley and Charles Wood.

John Mullins Albany Mark Enlow Doranne Godwin Melanie Straight David Ashworth Thomas Bishop Greg Brooks Joyce Brown Steve Brown Elaine Byard Mark Ervin Sonja Escue Susan Gault Patsy Greer Debbie Henthorne Bill Isaacs Diana Kyle Daphne Laye Sue Meex Robert Pincelli Jo Scott Richard White Joan Wooten Charlotte Baumgaertel Charlotte Burt Cindy Cooley Lois Gaston Jeff Greene Pamela Guess Cynthia Hall Sarah Kincade Gary Risley Charles Wood

Pound Watchers Meet In New Haven Weight Loss Club

NEW HAVEN A weight watcher's group Take Weight Off Sensibly has formed in New Haven. Sessions run the first and third Mondays at 1 p.m. and the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. to help those 10 pounds or more overweight. Contact Mrs Kenneth Thompson to join. Linda Cox, 26, of Trimble, was treated at Mount St Mary Hospital Saturday for a 22 caliber bullet wound to the right foot in a nonfatal accident.

Glouster Vera C. Corwin Madison St Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Straitsville Ben and Hattie Walters Achauer New Haven Kenneth Thompson Linda Cox Trimble

Judge Jails One Driver Fines Eight in Route 33 Cases

Logan and surrounding areas see traffic court action with Hugh Cline Jr and Joe G. Wolf among those jailed or fined. Judge James Stilwell levied jail time for speeding and intoxicated driving while multiple motorists faced fines up to 150 dollars and bonds totaling many dozens.

Gallia Firemen Battle Two Weekend Blazes

Gallia firemen fought two weekend fires at John W. Price Construction Co. and Harrison Body Shop. The grass fire burned one fourth acre with eleven firefighters and one truck. The rubbish blaze required thirteen men and two trucks for about ninety minutes. A separate note from Middleport states no February meeting for Evangeline Chapter Past Matron’s Club. next regular gathering in March.

Gallipolis John W. Price Construction Co Harrison Body Shop Middleport Club of Evangeline CES

Pacifists fault handling of POW release prompt

In Washington two pacifists accuse U S officials of inept and cold blooded handling that jeopardized the release of other prisoners of war. Three airmen Norris Overly Jon Black and David Matheny are in military hospitals after four to five month ordeals. They may hold an unscheduled press conference about their captivity and return.

Washington North Vietnam Air Force Norris M. Overly Oscoda Mich Jon D. Black Laredo Texas Navy David Matheny Bakersfield Calif Howard Zinn Boston University Daniel Berrigan Cornell University U.S

Burgess Arrested On DWI And Unsafe Vehicle Charges

Donald R. Burgess of 349 Oak Street was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated and operating an unsafe motor vehicle. He posted 300 dollar bond on the DWI charge and 40 dollars on the unsafe vehicle charge and is to appear in Nelsonville Mayor Court on both counts.

Nelsonville Donald R. Burgess Oak St

Cincinnati Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

USDA market sheet from Cincinnati shows cattle largely steady to down with steers and heifers 50 to 75 lower, cows steady, bulls steady to 50 higher. Calves 40 to 43 for choice, hogs up 25 in some classes, sows steady, boars 14 to 14.75. Slaughter lambs rise about 1, with woolly 20 to 27 for light weights and 24 to 26 for heavier lambs.

Cincinnati USDA

Steve Brown Earns Eagle Scout Rank in Nelsonville Ceremony

Steve Brown of Boy Scout Troop 69 received the Eagle Scout rank at a court of honor held Wednesday night at the First Presbyterian Church. Presenting the badge were Don Barrett and Keith Butt of the Hock-Hocking District. Also honored were David Zlatkind and Butch Reed with merit badges, Joe McCollum as Tenderfoot, and Jim Davis, Mike Dillon, and Tom Pierce receiving Second Class badges.

Steve Brown Clarence Brown Short St Nelsonville Don Barrett Hock-Hocking First Presbyterian Church Athens Keith Butt Kootaga Council Robert Wilson Eagle Scout Brown Joe McCollum Jim Davis Mike Dillon Tom Pierce

Driver Is Arrested For Passing School Bus

NELSONVILLE Stella Ervin of 647 West Hunter Street Logan was arrested for passing a school bus while children were loading and unloading. Charges filed by bus driver Mary Zimmerman. She must appear in Nelsonville Mayor Court Tuesday at 7 30. Also William George Fowler posted 15 dollar bond for hearing on stop sign charges. Hearing Friday at 8 30. Harry Lee of The Plains charged by Elsie Saxson with disturbing the peace and quarreling. He posted 20 dollar bond for hearing Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Larry G Kline, 17, West Canal Street, cited to Athens County Juvenile Court on excess speed charges.

Nelsonville Stella Ervin Hunter Street Logan Mary Zimmerman Athens County Wayne Stotts Harry Lee the Plains Elsie Saxson Larry G. Kline West Canal Street Athens County Juvenile Court

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Mount St Mary Hospital records list multiple patients and family members with residences such as Glouster Route 3 Athens Route 3 Nelsonville Route 1 and Shade Route 1. Names include Robert Williams Jesse Walker Patrick Hanson Miss Linda Cox Miss Nyoka Winigman and others. one transfer noted as Patrick Hanson to University Hospital Columbus.

Robert Williams Glouster Jesse Walker Logan Patrick Hanson Michael Douglas Shade Helen Augustine Athens Linda Cox Trimble Leonard Christian Carbon Hill John N. North Nelsonville Sandra Shultz Margaret Raitz Sylvia Coffey Jane Richter Mary Jordan Frank Perry Karen Criner Lucille Martinez Blanche Grandy Mary Friel Sandra Mitchell Nyoka Winigman Helen Glover Donald Christian Thomas Heightland Bernard McGee Elizabeth Winefordner Alice Keplar University Hospital, Columbus

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits New Daughters and Names

Hocking Valley Community Hospital lists new births in New Straitsville and South Bloomingville for Mr and Mrs Richard Evans and Mr and Mrs Leslie Hartshorn Hector, plus an admission roster from Logan Arcadia Acres Haydenville and surrounding areas. Names include Thomas Van Duren, Mrs Harold Miller, Mrs Lillian Brandon, Mrs Addie Weaver, Wil lard May, Samuel Dillon, Homer Black stone, and others along with several Logan residents and area families.

Richard Evans New Straitsville Leslie Hartshorn South Bloomingville Thomas van Duren Logan Harold Miller Rockbridge Lillian Brandon Addie Weaver Willard May Haydenville Samuel Dillon Homer Blackstone Thomas Mundy Charles I[les Arcadia Acres

Bond Forfeited In Nelsonville Court Case

Nelsonville mayor court convicted Cincinnati man David L. Bacon on speeding and Kitty Patton charges. Bacon forfeited $35 bond, pleaded guilty to destruction of property, fined $50 and costs by Mayor E Hilleary.

Nelsonville David L. Bacon Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Gore Kitty Patton

Nelsonville Board and VFW Schedule Meetings

The February session of the Tri County District Vocational School and Technical Institute board will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the district office at Kimberly. The ladies auxiliary of VFW Post 3467 will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the post home. Members are to bring homemade candy for overseas packages. Potluck will be served.

Nelsonville Board of Education Tri-County District Vocational School and Technical Institute Kimberly Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3467

Catholic Woman's Club to Host Potluck Dinner Card Party

Nelsonville Catholic Woman's Club at St Patrick's Church invites all church members to a potluck dinner and card party Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the rectory on East Washington Street.

Nelsonville Catholic Woman’s Club St. Patrick’s Church East Washington Street

Appointment Notice for Administrator in Athens County

Donna O thorey of Cassville Cries is appointed Administrator of Bessie B Brown deceased in Guyne ville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with fiduciary within four months. Dated February 16 1968. Probate judge’s field. Court no 2 1992 26 34 7

Donna Othorey Cassville Cries Hs Ee Bessie B. Brown Guyneville Athens County Ohio Coutl

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