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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1976

Page

10

Four area death notices mark week of services

Multiple obituaries from Pomeroy, McArthur, Glouster, Trimble, Wellston, and Vinton list the deceased and survivors. Lillian Duffy of Syracuse dies at 88. Algood Schroeder, 84, former McArthur resident. Mildred Miller of Columbus. Elbert Brewer of Trimble. Wilma Stobart of Pomeroy. Helen McKee of The Plains. Margaret Finney formerly of Logan. Clarence Howell of Wellston. Ina Crace of Cartersville. Services set across several funeral homes with burial plans and visiting hours.

Pomeroy John Lillian) Duffy Syracuse Veterans Memorial Hospital Meigs County Joseph Bertha Holmes Matthews Inez Hill Beatrice Blake Gertrude Neigler Racine Bertha Grimm Belpre Carrie Roush Letart Falls John Duffy Ewing Funeral Home Dwight Zavitz Algood Schroeder Mcarthur Algood F. Schroeder Mark Nursing Home McConnelsville Iowa August Dorothy Shultz Schroeder Walter Wilbur Gilbert Burlington Wis James N. Blower Jerry Griffith Elk Cemetery Glouster Mildred Millie) Miller W. Rich St Columbus Mount Carmel Hospital Bert Sildia Exline Whaley Pete Tom Lancaster Richard Zanesville Charles Lakeview Helen Morrison Trimble Nancy Strausbaugh Wendell Vermillion Glouster Cemetery Elbert Brewer Trimble Elbert T. Brewer Congress Street O’bleness Memorial Hospital West Virginia George and Mary Lowther Brewer Athens Mental Health Center New Marshfield Patricia Hogue Janet Hollingshead Fairborn Zella Pratt Parkersburg W. Va Jeanette Appole van Fossen David Haffner Maplewood Cemetery Vinton Ina Crace Cartersville McCoy-Moore C. J. Lemley Vinton Memorial Park Cemetery Crace Webbville Calvin Minnie Holbrook Donald Crace W. W. Holbrook Ashland Winfield, W. Va Dennis Crace

Weather overview for Friday January 23 1976 and regional outlook

Southeastern Ohio forecast says cloudy with a chance of rain tonight and Saturday. Lows tonight in the low to mid 30s, highs Saturday upper 40s to low 50s, 30 percent rain. Extended outlook shows rain and snow Sunday and Tuesday with flurries Monday. highs upper 20s to 30s, lows teens to 20s. Regional areas report similar cloudy conditions and precipitation chances 30-40 percent.

Ohio Lake Shore East Central West Virginia

Bodily Harm Charge Filed In Minersville Arrest

Meigs County sheriff reports Charles Cantor age 20 of Minersville arrested on a warrant for attempting bodily harm to George Lemley Jr. with an unidentified weapon. Cantor jailed in Meigs County awaiting prosecution.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Charles Cantor Minersville George Lemley Jr Cantor Bernard Fultz

City split gymnastics class for first and second graders

Due to heavy enrollments the city recreation department has divided the Saturday morning gymnastics program at Grover Center. Bob Burson, recreation director, reports a 10 a.m. session for first graders and a 10:45 a.m. session for second graders.

City Recreation Department Bob Burson Grover Center

Emergency Runs From Multiple Squads

Emergency runs report responses for Racine Mason and New Haven squads. Edwin Sellers a 65 year old from Racine was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital with a hip injury. Filson Lockett 91 of Clifton was taken to Pleasant Valley at 2 22 p m and Lucy Roush from Mason age unknown was taken to Holzer Medical Center at 12 36 p m. Lester Swiger 60 of New Haven was taken to Veterans Memorial after a 1 p m Wednesday call.

Racine Edwin Sellers Veterans Memorial Hospital Filson Lockett Clifton Pleasant Valley Hospital Lucy Roush Mason Holzer Medical Center Lester Swiger New Haven Veterans Memorial

Nuclear treaty progress seen in talks between Kissinger and Soviets

Secretary Kissinger reported significant progress in nuclear arms talks with the Soviet Union. A tentative package would cut about 10 percent of strategic bombers and missiles, resolve definitions for light and heavy missiles, and count Backfire bombers with limits. Photo: Brezhnev could host Kissinger in Washington for a possible May signing.

Brussels Belgium Henry A. Kissinger North Atlantic U.S Leonid I. Brezhnev Washington Ford Kissinger Kremlin Angola Brezhnev John Scali United Nations Popular Movement MPLA Moscow Gromyko Geneva

Court fines and traffic penalties listed in detail

Roy James Blair 30 Carbon Hill jailed three days for DWI with a $150 fine and 30 day license suspension. Other defendants include passing bad checks, failure to maintain distance, and speeding with fines from $10 to $30 plus costs. Several addresses and names appear with varying offenses and bond forfeitures as listed by the traffic court.

Roy James Blair Carbon Hill McKinley Logan Sandy M. Moran Newark Nonia D. Inboden

Wellston Officials Fined and Legal Actions Filed Across Counties

A string of fines and legal actions appears from Wellston to Perry and beyond. Names include Melvin E. Biffle Michael D. Watson Ronald R. Lambert Terry L. Finn Randy Scott Jacobs Jack D. Tipton Carrie M. Thompson Steven D. Perrin Danny L. McCabe Dorothy Mae Brannigan Fred Brannigan Taunya May Blanchard Saeaen Pengledis Marie Pengledis Robert Lee Shipley Alline Shipley David M. Miller Cindy Miller Karen M. Clark Gregory Clark Kenneth E. Hetrick Eileen Hetrick Franklin E Swinehart Kathryn Jane Swinehart Richard T. McGill Leroy Smith Jr Arlene Wilson Marcia Maxine Patton William Lee Claytor Rebecca Joann Nelson Marta A. Farris Charles E and Alice Maddox Catherine E Kiener noted in local notices and civil filings including traffic offenses, wrongful custody, separations, dissolutions, and property interests with amounts up to 12 500 in an injury suit and various fines and warnings.

Melvin E. Biffle Wellston Michael D. Watson Eighth St Ronald R. Lambert S. Rhode Island Ave Terry L. Finn Randy Scott Jacobs Florida Jack D. Tipton Jackson Richard T. McGill New Lexington Atena Gillette New Steece Leroy Smith Jr Hebron Arlene Wilson Thornville Payee Marcia Maxine Patton Crooksville William Lee Claytor Rebecca Joann Nelson New Straitsville Robert A. Johnson Perry County Ruth M. McCafferty Rushville

Nelsonville Bicentennial Committee to Meet

Nelsonville Bicentennial Committee will meet January 27 at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers second floor city hall. Rev. J. Lloyd Evans, chairman, says the group will review bicentennial projects and civic groups are expected to participate with others to be contacted. Citizens and organization representatives are welcome.

Nelsonville J. Lloyd Evans

Saturday Hours to End for Nelsonville Tax Office

City Auditor Nancy Kern announced the Nelsonville income tax office will close on Saturdays starting February 1. Weekday hours extend from Monday to Friday to 8 a.m. under the auditor's supervision.

Nelsonville Nancy Kern

Civil case and divorce petitions in Meigs County

Meigs County Common Pleas lists civil action by Ronald and Shirley Shephard of Rutland seeking 2000 from Fred and Barbara Goeglein of Pomeroy. Divorce petitions include William Dye of Racine vs Linda Dye of Pomeroy, John ae Shade vs Roberta Umbarger of Mason, and Delores King vs John King of Rutland.

Meigs County Common Pleas Ronald Shirley Shephard Rutland Fred Barbara Goeglein Pomeroy William Dye Racine Linda Dye John Ae Shade Roberta Umbarger Mason Delores King John King

Hocking Probate Grants Marriage Licenses

Charles Lee Miller aged 28 of 1170 Ohio Avenue and Rita Jean King aged 27. New Robert Lee Daubenmier aged 25 of Logan Route 2 and Frances Lucille Rose aged 25 of Lancaster received marriage licenses in Hocking Probate.

Charles Lee Miller Ohio Ave Rita Jean King New Robert Lee Daubenmier Logan Frances Lucille Rose Lancaster

Fines and Bond Forfeitures in Glouster City court

Glouster Mayor David Collins faces counts including driving while intoxicated and fleeing a police officer, with listed fines. Patricia Faires charged with speeding, Joseph P. McAllister cited for improper backing, costs assigned to Victor Hudwell. Sophia Rockhold for bond forfeiture and violation of left of center, all details from Glouster court docket.

Stephen L. Kleiber Marysville Daniel C. Landardy Beechwood David Collins Glouster Victor Hudwell Patricia Faires Joseph P. McAllister Sophia Rockhold 2Nd Ward David Friedrich Carl Young

Glouster Man Charged With Breaking and Entering

Cecil L. Russell, 25, of 7% North St., Glouster, was apprehended at 4:15 a.m. Thursday entering Ford Hack Auto Supply Co. in Glouster. He is held on $5,000 bond awaiting court. Officer Al Triano made the arrest, per Athens County Sheriff's Department. A separate notice: Lodi Grange will hold a special meeting Monday at 8 p.m. with practice for the degree.

Glouster Ford Hack Auto Supply Co Cecil L. Russell North St Athens County Lodi Grange

Tanker and three cars crash on Route 33 at west edge

A tanker truck operated by Henry M. Thibodean swerved left to avoid a stopped sedan and collided with three autos at the Barber's Marathon Station area on Route 33. Minor injuries sent to Mount St. Mary Hospital. Thibodean cited for failure to maintain a safe distance.

Nelsonville West Barber Marathon Station Mount St. Mary Hospital Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Services Henry M. Thibodean Glynn Dr Toledo Gary R. Young Circleville Hocking Technical College Steven B. Marksohn Burchwood Park Dr Jericho N.Y Kenneth J. Odorzynski Rivard Rd Odorzynski Thibodean

Council Opposes Flood Plain Map Controversy in Nelsonville

Nelsonville city council adopted a resolution opposing the U S Army Corps of Engineers flood plain map and seeks corrections in the initial chart. A revised map is to be submitted, and the council notes that areas along West Franklin Street, Daugherty Drive, and Robbins Road should not be in the flood plain. The body also moves 1000 from Parking Meter Fund to Street Fund as street crews work overtime amid snow and ice, warning the near depletion of the street fund.

Nelsonville U.s.army Corps of Engineers Chessie System Franklin Street Daugherty Drive Robbins Road Violet Hollenbaugh Athens

Hospital notes list births and transfers across multiple towns

The record names numerous families from Athens Millfield Chauncey The Plains Glouster and Nelsonville noting newborns daughters and sons along with transfers to University Hospital Columbus and other locations including Route addresses and various individuals. The list also mentions several married couples and guardians associated with hospital admissions and births.

Twig Hosts Nelsonville Bicentennial Ball Plans

Mrs. Robert Lower hosted Twig 7 at Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild on Wednesday night. Members finalized preparations for the Bicentennial Sweetheart Ball set for February 14 at the Elks.

Twig Nelsonville Robert Lower E. Columbus St Mount St. Mary Hospital The Elks Ll

Community group events and lodge notices listed

First Presbyterian Church Women circle meets at 6 p.m with Catherine Nelson at 57 Elmwood Place. K T Crossen Post American Legion spaghetti supper runs 6 to 8 p.m. Athens Commandry 15 K T Order of the Temple at Albany Masonic Temple. Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m at OOF Temple Jacksonville and salad orange at 5 p.m. Members meet. Athens County monthly songfest at Haydenville United Methodist Church 7 30 p.m. special.

First Presbyterian Church Women's Evening Circle Catherine Nelson Elmwood Place K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Athens Athens County Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Haydenville United Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lillian Duffy Mildred Miller George Crow Greenfield George Henry Crow Greenfield Portland George H Jessie Middleswart Crow Jane Morgan William Morrisey Helen McDade Bush Gallipolis Grace Crow Eich Fred Crow Jr Thomas Crow Robert Crow Charles Crow Warren Alfred Crow Constance Baker Mary Elizabeth Ours Huntington St. Petersburg Fla Michael Crow Wilma Stobart James Clara Dill Sutton Agnes Dixon Earl Stobart Ewing Menzel Smith Rock Springs Cemetery Helen McKee Carroll Lane the Plains University Hospital Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Argaret Finney Margaret E. Finney St. Ann Riverside Hospital Kankakee Pittsfield Mass Margaret Girdler Edwin L. Finney Lee Ellen Charles Girdler West Sprockbridge Howell Services Clarence Otie Howell Arkansas Ave J. P. Rogers Robert Davis Ridgewood Cemetery Howell Charles Gaskill Jackson County Ida Gaston Howell Joe Orville Edith Starbuck Dayton Dorothy Kessler Frances Martin North Dakota Great Lakes Mason Squad NEW Haven Squad United States Bob Wilson Jr Court News Hocking David L. Sharb Glenford P. Wade Frank C.ae Patechogue Franklin T. Sermside Linda L. Chappell Cleveland Mary K. O'Connor Lorain Larry D. Miller Celina Steven L. Doyle Ironton Marvin L. Bowersox Hilliard David C. Justice Johnstown Michael L. Fernandez David A. Snidow Greenbelt Eric A. Bala Cicero Paul Duda Gerald M. Greene N. Mulberry St Wayne L. Wolfe Logan D. Labrador Maria Ave Athens Municipal Court Debbie Perkins Mill St Kenneth Wayne Hicks Cady Hall James E. Jackson James E. Kinnison Charleston Richard P. Marisco Irvine Hall Peter M. Pometti Millfield Kurt L. Schneider Worthington Terry W. Stroth Peter C. Cavano Rockey River Carrie M. Thompson Paul Reaver Reaver Winegardner Road Steven D. Perrin Coal Township Jack Brooks Danny L. McCabe Marilyn I. McCabe Dorothy Mae Brannigan Fred Brannigan Carl Edward Blanchard Sr Taunya May Blanchard Eee Eee Saeaen Pengledis Marie Pengledis Robert Lee Shipley Alline Shipley David M. Miller Cindy Miller Karen M. Clark Gregory Clark Karen Clark Karen M. Holden Kenneth E. Hetrick Eileen Hetrick Eileen Wilkins Franklin E. Swinehart Kathryn Jane Swinehart Iaa H. Preston Franklin County Virginia Ann Charlies C. Davidson Marta A. Farris Inlet 3 Rendville Charles E Alice Marie Maddox Catherine E. Kiener Somerset Couly Ralph E. Davis O’bleness David Heightland Paul Hamilton Shirley Terry Chauncey Rodney Adkins James Sillery Gary B. McVey Amy Dougan William Brooks Lewis Stancer Robert Root Delaware Ronald Riley Todd Jenkins Travis Jenkins Peggy Scott Elbert Brewer Clark Collins Phillip Hawk Darrell Hillen Karl Sadler Kenneth Williams Michael S. George Holdcroft Throckmorton Gary McVey Wer Woodrum Christina Southworth Mark Lenigar Mount St. Mary Minnie Crabtree Robert Jewett Sharon Edwards Grace Norman Edna Wilcot New Plymouth Harry Stump Junior Dowler Barbara McWilliams University Hospital, Columbus David Sayre Ruth Paulk Joyce Burns William Irwin Wilbert Sanborn Carolyn Warren Roy Snackenberg Helen Faires Neal Hook Sylvia Dishong Jeannette Grim Veterans Memorial Admitted Sally Meders Helen Swartz Everett Keefer Hubert Stewart Marcie Pleasant Valley Preston Love Harold Athens City Hocking County
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