Wounded man jailed after Wellston shooting incident
Charles F. Clark 69 was wounded by a .25 caliber pistol at his Wellston home where Paul Carroll Ruggles 69 was arrested on intoxication and threatening police. Clark treated and released. investigation continuing to determine charges. Agent Herman Henry assisted. bond set for Ruggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Charles F. Clark
Vermont Ave
Paul Carroll Ruggles
S. New York Ave
Clark
Holzer Medical Center
Ruggles
Herman Henry
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and
Jackson County Prosecutor's Office
Hospital Notes List of Dismissals and Transfers Across Ohio
A compiled roll lists numerous patients and relatives from Athens Guysville Nelsonville and surrounding towns. It records births, discharges transfers to Fairfield Hospital Doctors Hospital and other facilities and notes several names including Moore Spaulding Wippel Notestone Jones Morrison Mohney Morrison Currie.
Emergency ambulance runs list in Racine and Pomeroy areas
Emergency runs reported with multiple ambulance transports. Dispatches include Racine to Pleasant Valley hospital and Holzer, Portland to Veterans Memorial Hospital, plus Mason to Pleasant Valley Hospital and New Haven to Pleasant Valley from Veterans Memorial. Names include Richard Cummins Isaac Jackson Lee Layne Eugene McKinney Margaret Smith David Durst Florence Powell and Buster Swiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cummins
Racine
Pleasant Valley
Issac Jackson
Portland
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Lee Layne
Holzer
Eugene McKinney
Margaret Smith
Mason
Pleasant Valley Hospital
David Durst
Buster Swiger
New Haven
Veterans Memorial
Florence Powell
Revival services under way at Union United Methodist Church
A revival continues at Union United Methodist Church two and a half miles west of Athens on Route 56 through Sunday. Tom McMahon of the Stewart-Guysville charge speaks tonight and Wednesday, with Steve Wilson of Racine Thursday and Friday. Joe Bishman of Central Avenue leads Saturday and Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union United Methodist Church
Athens
Tom McMahon
Stewart-Guysville
Steve Wilson
Racine
Joe Bishman
Central Avenue
Weather roundup for two regions and Ohio forecast
Weather data from Ohio University outlines southeastern Ohio and lake shore forecasts. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain possible tonight with temperatures in the 20s to low 30s and high chances of precipitation through Wednesday. Extended outlook calls for fair conditions Thursday and more snow chances Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Wirephoto
Eastern
Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Midwest
Great Lakes
New England
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Ohio University Geography Department
C. L. Colmer
Ohio
West Lake Shore
East Lake Shore
West Virginia
Agatha Christie Leaves Miss Marple Manuscript and Autobiography
London AP reports Agatha Christie, who died aged 85, left two unpublished manuscripts Miss Marple's swan song and an autobiography. Publisher William Collins declines to set a publication date for the Marple manuscript or confirm autobiography plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Agatha Christie
Miss Marple
Dame Agatha
Wallingford
Marple
Jane Marple
Hercule Poirot
Poirot
William Collins
Area death notices and obituaries in Pomeroy and Gallipolis
A Meigs County farmer reported cattle theft collapsed and died while talking to a deputy. Lawrence Smith of New Lima Road near Rutland reported the theft. In McArthur, Raymond D. Grow, 53, died at Ross County Medical Center after WWII service. Surviving family listed with funeral details. In Gallipolis, three month old Ricky Nelson Watson died in Children's Hospital after ill health since birth. Burial arrangements and funeral officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Lawrence Smith
New Lima Road
Rutland
Randy Carpenter
Carpenter
Smith
Ewing Funeral Home
Ricky Watson
Gallipolis
Ricky Nelson Watson
Ricky
Helen Louise Smith Watson
Children’s Hospital
Anthony Wayne
Betty Mooney
Samuel Smith
Nelson Watson
Miller Funeral Home
Alfred Holley
Fulton Cemetery
Inscription Rock on Kelleys Island Mentioned
Inscription Rock on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie is noted as the famous rock where an ancient race scratched crude pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelleys Island
Lake Erie
Ohio boating safety slogan contest entries sought
The Division of Watercraft of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources begins accepting entries for its third annual boating safety slogan contest. Open to Ohio residents except DNR staff and families, with two age divisions. Winners receive a 14 foot single sail boat and will be announced May 3 with judges from the department and the marine industry. Entry deadline April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Watercraft
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Watercraft District
Dublin Road
Columbus
Clark St
Cambridge
Fairfield Districts Assigned to Tri County Vocational District
The State Board of Education assigns five Fairfield County districts Amanda Clear Creek Berne Union Bloom Carroll Fairfield Union and Walnut Township to the Tri County Joint Vocational School District due to lack of required vocational programs. Liberty Union Thurston appeals with a hearing to be scheduled. A public hearing at Athens High School moves to the City County Health Building February 5 7 10 pm and February 6 9 am to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Fairfield County
Tri- County
Tri-County
Liberty Union-Thurston Loca
Amanda Clearcreek
Berne Union
Bloom Carroll
Fairfield Union
Walnut
Athens High School
School Closing Costly After Meats and Gasoline Theft
Harrisonville School reopened after a weather closure to find extensive damage and theft. Meats from the cafeteria freezer were stolen and gasoline was looted and spilled. all doors showed broken glass. Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach noted the loss is still being tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Mansfield says intelligence manpower cut with funds unchanged
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield says CIA and intelligence agencies reduced staff from 142,000 in 1969 to 80,000 today, while funding remains steady. He adds that civil rights charges may arise from the Fairfax break-in linked to former CIA chief Helms, with Kissinger detailing wiretap involvement ordered by Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Mansfield
D-Mont
CIA
Congress
Richard M. Helms
Helms
Edward Bennett Williams
Treasury
John Connally
Justice Department
Fairfax City
Williams
Iran
Henry A. Kissinger
Atty
John N. Mitchell
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Kissinger
Richard M. Nixon
Indochina
Morton Halperin
White House
National Security Council
Halperin
U.S. District Court
Community club and lodge meetings across Athens County
Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd lounge for those with a relative or friend with drinking issues. Paramathia Lodge and UPW Executive Board hold sessions with time notes and refreshments. Various clubs gather at local venues including Masonic Temple, Athens Mental Health Center, Baker Center, and city hall for installations, elections, luncheons, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-Anon
Church of the Good Shepherd
University Terrace
Paramathia Lodge
F&am
Albany
Athens Mental Health Center
Richland Garden Club
Masonic Hall
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
St. Paul's Church Hall
Bernadine Main
Athens Lions Club
Ohio University Food Service
Baker Center
Nelsonville
Ladies Aid of
Taylor Ridge
Patty New Marshfield
Masonic Temple
Athens County Kennel Club
City Hall
Glouster Boy Scouts
CES
Chit Chat Club
Gladys Dixon
Rene Walton
New Controls Will Prevent 314 Layoffs
Overtime controls at the state Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation will stop 314 layoffs this fiscal year. Dr. Timothy Moritz reports a $1.6 million six month saving and projected annual savings over $3.3 million if limits stay in place. Previous overtime ran 4.4 percent of salaries. now 2.4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Mental Health
Timothy Moritz
Department
Moritz
Rutland Hears Plans for 1.5 Million Sewage System
A Rutland public hearing at Village Hall reviewed Commonwealth Systems plan for a $1.5 million sewer and sewage treatment plant. The project requires 100 percent user participation, funds likely from a federal grant, and a monthly charge of about 17 to 18 dollars plus a tie-in fee. Attendees included Mayor Eugene Thompson and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Commonwealth Systems of Indiana
Frank Porter
Court notes list multiple trespass and traffic cases
Blaine Evener of Sugar Creek faces trespassing charges by Neva Kisor with $10 and costs. Other defendants include Joseph F. Renz 28 speeding. William J. Harkins 58 speeding. Scott P. Norris 21 left of center. Nye Escue 61 driving while intoxicated with 10 days in jail and $200 costs. Thomas D. Rupp 19 DWI case dismissed. reckless operation. city prosecutor $50 costs. Robin A. Brady 19 speeding. license suspended 30 days. Timothy C. Wilson no operator's license $25 costs. Bond forfeitures listed for Walter J. Benson, Gary D. Macula, Charles Ray Allen, David J. Goodwin, Charles Edward Keene, Diana L Harkins, Brady K. Wilkerson, all cited for speeding or related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Renz
N. May Ave
William J. Harkins
McArthur
Scott P. Norris
Roxbury Drive
Nye Escue
Albany
Sheriff's Department
Thomas D. Rupp
Wauseon
Robin A. Brady
North Canton
Timothy C. Wilson
Athens
Walter J. Benson
Gary D. Macula
Brook Park
Charles Ray Allen
Parkersburg
W. Va
David J. Goodwin
Pomeroy
Charles Edward Keene
Logan
Diana L Harkins
Brady K. Wilkerson
Cleveland
Wrist Cuts Treated, Man Is Arrested
Curtis Smith, 40, Langsville, treated for wrist cuts after a domestic disturbance. Deputies found he had cut both wrists with a razor blade and arrested him for disorderly conduct. He was treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Curtis Smith
Langsville
Meigs County
Firefighters Handle Non Fire Alarm at West Logan Home
Fire department responded to an alarm at 9 17 a m at a mobile home 933 Adams Street West Logan. Occupant Wilma Conner reported furnace regulator failure caused fuel oil pooling near the furnace and feared an explosion. Firefighters shut off the oil source and let the pool burn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Adams St
West
Wilma Conner
Coolville Youth Marcus Dowler Joins PCC Student Senate
Marcus R. Dowler of Coolville, a journalism major at Parkersburg Community College, was elected one of the new student senators in a recent PCC student government selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus R. Dowler
Coolville
Parkersburg Community College
Dowler
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Miss Christie
England
O’ Bleness
Wallace Taylor
Michael Keyes
Guysville
Karen McClintock
Clarence Riley
John Gibson
James Webb
Kathryn Link
Tiffany Facemyer
Susan Hazen
Frank Throckmorton
Lorrie Forrest
Norman Ward
Jackson
James Meseher
Amesville
Virgil Gilkey
the Plains
Jane Wagner
Jean Stewart
Ralph Mason
Eileen Mingus
Jacksonville
Neil Decker
Murray City
Charles Evans
New Marshfield
Julie Grigaluinas
Jean Smith
Barbara Hartley
Wesley Mosher
David Norton
David Cogar
James Pore
Florence Cash
Samuel Bennett
Charles Henson
Ira Froideveaux
Gertrude Bateson
George Woolan
Freddie Spence
Garland Bonecutter
Floyd Hill
Lewis Durst
Mayme Huff
Flora Williams
J. C. Paugh
Robert Hickle
Doris Dalton
Carla Gillenwater
Robert Greenlee
Earl Freeman
Goldie Creameans
Gary Tredway
Jessie van Meter
Stole McCanas
Veterans Memorial Admitted
Jacob Schuler
Sally Meadows
Vernon Blevins
Samuel McKinney
Marvin Moore
Marsha Spaulding
Mary Wippel
Hocking Valley
Michael Notestone
Pauline Jones
Lancaster
Carl Sorrell
Hamden
Vicky Woodyeard
William Eckelberry
Ivan Miller
Mount St. Mary
Charles Morrison
Trimble
Don Mohney
Buchtel
Gladys Tittle
Margie Pierce
Rickie D. Russell
Donald Stover
Violet Thompson
Glouster
Lancaster Fairfield Hospital
Mohammed Bouresh
Doctors Hospital
North Columbus
Avondelle White
Lois Hopstetter
Guy New
John Mecum
Annabelle Ervin
Sharek Hisham
Shelley
Racine Squad
Pomeroy Squad
Mason Squad
NEW Haven Squad
Union Church
Styles
Meigs
Raymond Grow
Fairfield
Mitchell
Hoover
Nixon
NSC
Cambodia
New York Times
San Clemente
Calif
Athens City
Nelsonville-York Band
York
Athens County
Vinton County
Zaleski Senior Citizens Club
Fischer House
American Legion
K. T. Crossen
Legion Home
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae
Grace Cotton
Elmwood
Athens Commandry
K.T
Albany Riding Club
Albany Grange Hall
Jacksonville Mothers Club
Kathy Hardy
Kay McClelland
Bishopville Missionary Society
Church of Christ
Jacksonville Eagles
Environmental Protection Agency
Eugene Thompson
Vernon Weber
Porter
Court News
Blaine Evener
Sugar Creek
Neva Kisor
Southeastern
Huntington
Logan Monument Co., Inc
West Mein St
Logan, Ohio
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