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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1972

Page

13

Obituaries from Glouster and Nearby Areas

Obituary notices record Lula Stedman of Glouster aged 98 dying in Grove City with services planned at VanFossen Funeral Home. Russell Haner Jr. of Cocoa, Florida, formerly Gallipolis, dies of a heart attack at home. survivors include spouse and children. Grace Howell of Parkersburg area dies after a long illness. service set at Parkersburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Lonnie Gene Mayle, seven, of Stockport dies in Columbus hospital. services and burial planned with family and friends listed.

Glouster Lula Stedman Monterey Grove City Morgan County Glouster Church of Christ James Ralph Columbus Lewis VanFossen Paul Johnson Glouster Cemetery Gallipolis Russell Haner Jr la Marche Drive Cocoa Fla Haner U.S. Corps of Engineers Cape Canaveral Locks Engineers Corps Crown City Frances Neal Haner Eureka Star Route Russell Haner Florida Masonic Lodge Wyllodine Lemon Haner Russell Keith Vietnam Patsy Janet Terry Robin Harriett James Mary Lewis Flatwoods Hilda Barcus Springfield Josie Algren New Carlisle Adram Wendell Jerry Kenny Bobby Waugh-Halley- Wood Funeral Home Coolville Grace P. Howell Washington Ave Parkersburg W. Va Lyra Ohio William B Malinda Gifford Webb Howell Seventh-Day Adventist Church William Royal Furniture Co William Hubbard Lena) Hubbard H. L Juanita) Benninger Earl Webb Atlanta L. J. Dean Huntington Ray Mount Olivet White Funeral Home Cutler Southland Mission Frank Peoples Dwight Tate Southland Cemetery Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill Schaumburg Ill Leo M. Holtz Jr McArthur Elk Grove Wellston Lloyd and Rosa Golleher Donna Frazee Holtz Charlotte Holtz Circleville Leo Michael Holtz III Elizabeth) Wilds Streamwood Cheryl Lynn Wrightsel Funeral James Cummings Elk Cemetery Logan Matilda Tillie) Scott W. Hunter St Arcadia Acres Nursing Home Logan Route 1 Hocking County Solomon Barbara Hunsaker Blosser Scott Lancaster First Presbyterian Church Clifford Scott Clifford G Farmington Charles H Carey A Cecil E Fullerton Calif Nathaniel Celia) Holt Portsmouth Heinlein Funeral Home Jack Beverly Oak Grove Cemetery Heart Fund Wilkesville Sherman Dale Kirkham Radcliff J. E. Strong Vinton County Utah Lott Sarah W. Ridgley Kirkham Kirkham Strong and Son Funeral Home Point Pleasant Homer A. Hawthorne Ashton St. Mary’s Hospital Mr. Hawthorne William and Nancy Leslie Hawthorne Martha Adkins Hawthorne Moore's Funeral John Steele Church Stevens

Rockbridge Child Death Accidental

13 month old Rockbridge boy Rockbridge G Staley died on arrival at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Death ruled accidental strangulation after being trapped under a high chair tray. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle with burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Rockbridge Dallas G. Staley Ransom B Deborah McNabb Staley Hocking Valley Community Hospital Hocking County Owne F. Yaw Berne Two Tonya Jeffrey Dallas McNabb Lancaster Joe Reed Dresden Elmer Staley Pearl McCoy Ironton Fred McNabb Amanda Route 2 Elmer Carpenter Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Albert Edwards Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire Heinlein Logan

Service members notes from area military training completions

Army Private Robert A Richards completed an eight week automatic weapons crew man course at Fort Bliss Texas after enlisting in 1971. Marine Private Floyd R Harris graduated recruit training in San Diego. Airman Shelly A Mender completed Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and heads to Lowry for supply training. Navy Seaman Apprentice Steve G Roush graduated recruit training in San Diego and will report to New London. Navy Seaman Thomas R Bartlett sails for South America aboard USS Mullinnix for Springboard 72 at Newport. Second Lt Larry J Raab earned silver wings at Laughlin Air Force Base after officer training at Lackland. Marine Private Larry D Stephan completed advanced infantry training at Camp Lejeune. Navy Petty Officer J C Charles F Miller sails for the Mediterranean aboard USS Sims from Mayport.

Army Pfe Robert A Richards Robert M. Richards Logan Highland Park Ft. Bliss Tex Richards Army Ft. Ord Calif Logan High School Rio Grande College Shelly A. Mender Roland M. Mender Church St Nelsonville Air Force Air Training Command Lackland Afb Lowry Afb Colo Mender Nelsonville-York High School Navy Steve G. Roush Virgil G. Roush Midway Drive New Haven Naval Training Center San Diego New London Conn Thomas R Bartlett Charles R. Bartlett Athens South America Mullinnix Norfolk, Va Destroyer Squadron 36 Puerto Rican Naval Destroyer School Newport R.I Athens High School Larry J. Raab William J. Raab Lorain Laughlin Afb Lorain High School Ohio University Bonnie Marvin McFall Youngstown Marine Pvt Larry D. Stephan Richard M. Stephan Amesville Advanced Infantry Training Regiment Marine Corps Camp Lejeune N.C J. C. Charles F. Miller Chester L. Carpenter Morton Ave Albany Mediterranean Sims Mayport Fla

Hazel Hibbard Dies in Clinton Street The Plains

Mrs Hazel Hibbard of Clinton Street The Plains died Friday morning at Shelby General Hospital Marietta Arrangements are being completed by Jagers and Sons

Athens Hazel Hibbard Clinton Street the Plains Shelby General Hospital Marietta Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Man Fails To Report Accident In Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant police charged Richard Lewis Bennett age 20 of Main Street with failure to report an accident after he drove his car into a parked vehicle on Viand Street near the Point Clinic. The parked car belonged to Jane Pearson of Columbus.

Point Pleasant — City Richard Lewis Bennett Main Street Viand Street Point Clinic Jane Pearson Columbus

Seven Fined and Bond Forfeiture in Point Pleasant Court

In Point Pleasant, seven individuals were fined by Mayor John Musgrave on Wednesday for offenses including speeding, expired state stickers, disregard of red lights, public fighting, illegal exhaust, and racing. One defendant, Robert Byer of Leon, forfeited bonds totaling 60 for fighting and intoxication.

Point Pleasant John Musgrave George Rambeau William H. Proffitt, Jr George E. Davis Michael Pickens John Upton Leon Davie Biggs Robert Byer

Public health unit plan urged by Athens County candidate

Mrs. Helen R. Baker, Democratic candidate for county commissioner, criticized Athens County officials for delays in public health facility planning. She urged voters to elect a woman commissioner with time to convene marathon sessions with agencies until a solid health unit plan is achieved. A series of weekly, open sessions was announced with contact numbers shared.

Athens County Helen R. Baker Baker Leslie Sargent Sunset Drive Athens Hollis Summers Stephen Lukasik

15th Charter Night Set By Lions

Nelsonville Lions Club marks its 15th Year Charter Night at the Elks Lodge on Saturday. Five charter members will be honored. social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Toastmaster District Governor Cecil McGlone, Athens. Attending: Past District Governor Lewis McBride and Governor Gordon Gainer of District 13-K. Charter members: John Hartley, Max Hoskins, Paul Taylor, the Rev J Lloyd Evans, and Ted Winigman. Tickets are $6 per couple.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Elks Lodge Lions Club Cecil McGlone Athens Lewis McBride Gordon Gainer John Hartley Max Hoskins Paul Taylor

Enrollment Lag in Ohio Set Aside Program

Harley Hicks of the Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee warns the 1972 Set Aside enrollment lags behind last year. The goal is 85 percent of base feed grain acreage, up 11 percent, with flexible substitutions among corn soybeans barley grain sorghum and wheat. Deadline March 10 at the ASCS Office Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Harley Hicks Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Hicks Ohio ASCS Masonic Temple Mulberry Avenue

Innocent Plea Entered in Check Fraud Case

Frances Hill of Richland Hills Athens pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court to writing a check with insufficient funds. A Belk's staffer reported a $21.84 bad check from January 26 and police noted additional complaints of $23.92 on December 8 and $18.19 on December 16. Bond set at $1500 for March 2 preliminary hearing.

Frances Hill Richland Hills Athens Athens County J. B. Kelly Belk’s Miss Hill Franklin Sheeter S. Court Street Financial Statement Board of Education Athens City Alice M. Elliott P.L Iti-P.l Ohio Arts Council Ti-P.l NDEA Ésennes Ndea Sanacane Cooss Onnee ITI General Fund State of Ohio Supplies & Food Senate Enene I-P.l Eete

Rear-end Collision Investigated at Routes 2 and 35

A Thursday incident in Henderson involved a rear-end collision at the Routes 2 and 35 intersection. Carolyn M. Holley, 25, of Gallipolis Route 2, stopped near the intersection and was struck in the rear by Letha L. Wamsley, 35, of Henderson, according to the Mason County Sheriff's Department.

Point Pleasant Henderson Mason County Sheriff's Department Carolyn M. Holley Gallipolis Letha L. Wamsley

Auto License Reservations Open in Nelsonville

Motorists may reserve specific auto license numbers by contacting Deputy Registrar Robert H. Auflick at Bob's Barber Shop on Poplar Street. He is accepting reservation requests now. The office operates Monday through Saturday except Thursday.

Nelsonville Robert H. Auflick Bob Poplar Street Auflick

Greenhouse Fire at Jefferson Avenue in Point Pleasant

A minor blaze at Buf fington's Greenhouse 1716 Jefferson Ave Point Pleasant was put out by volunteers using a garden hose. The fire started in the furnace room from burning paper.

Point Pleasant Buffington Jefferson Avenue

Deceased Veterans Honored in Middleport Memorial Service

Feeney-Bennett Post No. 128 American Legion held Everlasting services for deceased veterans in Middleport. Paul Haptonstall led the memorial with officers. names of post and former members who died were read. Plans for a March 16 birthday party were announced with a later program, followed by refreshments.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett American Legion Paul Haptonstall Emmett Shuler Frank Murray Jacob Turner Harry Kauff L. D. Childs Homer Hawkins David Jenkins Charles Clark Charles Quillen Charles Winebrenner D. Spires Sam Hood Charles Whittington Harold Lemley

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in York Township Athens County

Public auction of 55 acres with 5 acre exception and coal rights near Junction of 691 and County Road 110. Appraised at 12000 dollars with minimum bid two thirds. Sale March 9 1972 at 1 30 PM at Athens Court House East Door. Terms cash. Attorney C Berry Sheriff Harold Shields. Notice also bids for radio communications system due March 13 1972.

Harold A. Todd Kathleen M. Todd Athens Ohio Yorktown York Township William Roach William Adams Athens County Pittsburgh Coal Company John Slater Athensounty County Road Berry Harold E. Shields

City Leases Speed Radar For Police Use

Nelsonville mayor announces city leases digital read-out radar from Custom Signals. The device, mounted in a police cruiser, detects speed in any direction and locks on to vehicles exceeding set limits. It replaces the obsolete VASCAR system used mainly in residential areas with fast-driving complaints.

Nelsonville Donald Bumgardner Bumgardner

Defendants Fined in Middleport Village Court

Three defendants were fined and bonds forfeited in village court under Mayor John Zerkle. Gerald Arnold of Pomeroy paid $10 and costs for disturbing the peace and $25 for intoxication. Carol Burton of Middleport paid $15 and costs for assault and battery. Jerry R. Bammer of Bidwell paid $15 and costs for speeding. Bonds forfeited: B. L. Lingafelter of Spencer $200 for driving while intoxicated and Peggy Welch Rutland $30 for petty larceny.

Middleport John Zerkle Gerald Arnold Pomeroy Carol Burton Jerry R. Bammer Bidwell B. L. Lingafelter Spencer Peggy Welch Rutland

Public Notice of Appointments in Chauncey Ohio

The Messenger reports two probate notices from Chauncey Athens County Ohio Mildred Pendergrass appointed Executrix of Roy Pendergrass estate with four month creditors claim period Dated February 11 1972 Judge Harold J Rose Probate Division and Mable Verity appointed Executrix of William Verity estate also in Chauncey Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months

Mildred Pendergrass Chauncey Ohio Roy Pendergrass Athens County Harold J. Rose Common Pleas Court Mable Verity Jacobs Avenue William Verity

Inventories and Appraisements Filed in Athens County Probate

The Court of Common Pleas Probate Division in Athens County docketed inventories and appraisements for Howard M. Roberts, deceased, with hearing suspended for publication notice until March 13, 1972 at 9:00 a.m. Interested parties may file exceptions by five days before the hearing. Harold J. Rose, Judge. Constance M. Tanno, Deputy Clerk.

Court of Common Pleas Probate Athens County Howard M. Roberts Harold J. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas of Constance M. Tanno

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Howell Lonnie Mayle Dallas G. Staley Matilda Scott S. D. Kirkham Charles Frasure Charles H. Frasure Marion Twp Hermon Mary Catherine Tignor Frasure Etta Hocking Valley C and O Harry Rita) Chapman Charles R Charles Mazie) Derr Roberts Funeral Home Jim Cummins Homer Hawthorne Margaret Brooks Margaret Z. Brooks Holzer Medical Center Glenroy Albert and Lacey Ann Richards Beck Archie Glenroy Methodist Church Roger Larry Rodney Rosalee Poling Peggy Wheatley Allison Beck Thomas Beck Flora Kleinhans Chillicothe Trinity United Methodist Church Welliston C. H. Rice Glenroy Cemetery Floyd R. Harris Deloris J. Harris First Street Buchtel Marine Corps Recruit Depot Charles C. Nix Ann M. Heathcoat Parris Island S.C Glouster High School Charter Lions Meigs Divroces Juneet Robert Murphy Jean Burnside Thomas Burnside Ann Baker Harrisonville David Baker Freda Baker Marlin Baker Michigan Sheriff's Sale Athens County, Landmark, Inc Athens County Commissioners F.M Board of Athens County Commissioners Ruth H. Seaman Baer ADC Rennn Lance Court OF Common Pleas OF Athens County Probate Division
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