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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
19
Police say Grace Evelyn Todd was shot in the head last Aug 4 her birthday and found body in a home freezer. Her husband David Wilfred Todd 38 a truck driver was ordered held without bail on noncapital murder charges.
Geneva Mahoney 74 of 1221 Lynn Street Parkersburg died at noon Tuesday in St. Josephs Hospital She was born in Elizabeth to Arthur and Addie Kelley Smith She was a Mason United Methodist Church member and lived in Parkersburg since 1965 Surviving are her husband the Rev L R Mahoney a son a stepson three stepdaughters a brother three sisters fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren Services Friday 2 30 p m at Leavitt Funeral Home with the Rev Bill Angel officiating Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery Friends may call after Thursday noon
The Athens Boat and Ski Club initiates officers for 1972 with Billy Riley as commodore and Clyde Baker directing the July 8 and 9 ski tournament. The 52-family club, based in Hockingport, invites boating and water skiing enthusiasts by invitation. Members include Ruth Mosier, Myrt Pierce, Mary Riley, and others.
Nelsonville City Council will authorize advertising for bids for waterworks improvements and line extensions at the Jan. 24 meeting. The decision followed an executive session Tuesday night where water problems were discussed. Glen Tharp said councilmen would take initial steps to advertise for bids.
James R. Garrett 19 of South Park Drive cited for failure to control after his car struck the rear of Rancel Jividen 51 of 2019 Main St at Fourth and Main. Jividen was stopped at the intersection during water treatment plant extension bids. project estimated at 1.9 million with FHA grants totaling 62,000 and a 900,000 loan plus 163,000 Appalachia funds.
Chrysler Credit sues Robert and Jane Lehoe for 1149 in Perry County Common Pleas Court. Auditor Hoops reports 30000 from state gasoline taxes to be distributed among 14 townships for roads. License transfers and alcohol permit changes noted. Local fines, divorces, marriages, and property transfers listed with several individuals and towns named.
Mason County sheriff investigates Tuesday night incident where a bottle smashed a windshield on Route 35 near John Oshel farm. Vehicle owner Bobby Lee Baker, 39, of Dundas Route 1 Ohio, reported the event and did not witness the thrower.
Rep. Ken Hechler visits Parkersburg after an Ohio River gasoline barge explosion that killed two and caused widespread damage. He calls for stricter safety regulations and enforcement. The B&O Railway trestle and a highway bridge sustained major damage with reopening timelines uncertain.
Athens police investigate theft of 80 dollars from two Ohio University students in Bromley Hall after wallets left in room show no signs of forced entry. Debra Brouse reports bicycle theft near 225 West Washington Street. Evelyn Fowles, 25, of Chester Pennsylvania, charged with failure to yield after entering E State Street from Evans Street into Earl Nelson's path. no injuries.
A 4-H meeting is set for 7 30 p m Monday at the Athens County extension office to map the year's program. Don Van Nostran says topics include training sessions schools horse show improvements judge selection for 1972 judging team and a 4 H horse barn.
City officials in Nelsonville pass three emergency ordinances on December 13 1971. One sets the City Solicitor salary at 4560 per year with semi monthly payments and directs Audit or to update records.
The page lists categories for ads and notices including houses for rent monuments florists hobbies announcements lost and found public sales male and female help wanted salesmen wanted situations wanted insurance mobile homes for rent apartments furnished rooms unfurnished space for rent wanted to rent merchandise for rent tools and machinery farm supplies livestock real estate transportations and related services.
Public sale Friday January 15 at 10:00 AM on Route 50 A between Athens and Marietta. Items include household goods such as a Magic Chef gas range and Admiral ref, livestock including work mules and a registered stallion, farm items like mowers and milking equipment, plus numerous tools and misc. The sale is conducted by Les and Judith Pierpont with C E Sheridan as auctioneer. Cash terms. not responsible for accidents. Amesville, Ohio 448-2033.
Sales Auctions presents Know Your Antiques to viewers on WOUB TV Channel 20 and Cable Channel 2. It airs each Monday at 7 30 p m or Tuesday at 3 30 p m with episode listings and program details.
Auctioneers listed with phone numbers in Marietta Barrett and Barrow area. Col Joe Hessler and Margie Hessler advertised as licensed bidders. J & M Auction contact provided.
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