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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1974

Page

5

Obituary notices span several Ohio communities

In Apple Grove and nearby towns area mourns Vernon Bouic 89 retired Rio Grande College professor and author of Good-Bye White Man. Other deaths include Elma Bardin 90 Athens Winifred Holland 92 Clifton and Emma Mae Smith 72 Gallipolis Ferry with service details and burials announced.

Apple Grove Frederic Vernon Bouic W. Va Rio Grande College Holzer Medical Center Watkins Ohio Union County Isaac and Eva J. Rutter Boulc Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Hamilton College Chicago Rio Grande Commerce Department Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Odd Fellows Lodge Sons of the American Revolution Acacia Fraternity Calvary Baptist Church National Education Association National Business Teachers Association Clarksburg Banker's Life Insurance Co Cuba George Robert Wilkins Luther Tracy Calvary Cemetery Miller Funeral Home Gallipolis Gallipolis Ferry Floyd Brewster Port Clinton Emma Mae Smith Pleasant Valley Hospital Wyoma Pentecostal Church Wyoma Pentecostal

Dr Robbin Gardner 68 Dies After Illness in Miami Hospital

Dr Robbin Gardner a longtime dentist residing at 21 West State Street Athens died Monday afternoon in Mercy Hospital Miami after a yearlong illness. He practiced at 21 West State and previously operated offices in Nelsonville. Arrangements are announced by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home.

Athens Robbin Gardner W. State St Mercy Hospital Miami Fla Gardner W State Nelsonville Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Groups To Plan For Bicentennial In Athens County

The Athens County Bicentennial Committee outlines five subcommittees Heritage 76 Festival 76 Horizons 76 finance and public relations as it prepares for the nation 200th birthday in 1976. Twenty two members led by acting chairman Tom Smith of Ohio University meet to seek ideas from civic and church groups and set a next meeting for Wednesday in Alden Library.

Athens County Tom Smith Ohio University Athens Committee Donald Barrett Claude Sowle Elizabeth Beatty Peter Good B. T. Grover Gordon Page Byron Scott Marge Stone O. C. Bibbee Edna Hartman Anthony Sargetti Spencer Steinrod Ruth Ellen Story Helen Young Paul Boase John Harnack Alvin Kaufman John Matthews Jimmy McJamerson Richard Ryan Smith Kenneth Keller Alden Library

First Guests Enter White House After Washington’s Choice

John Adams became the second U.S. president and moved into the presidential residence in November 1800, following George Washington’s site selection for the White House.

George Washington White House John Adams U.S

Athens County Municipal Court Traffic Fines and Guilty Pleas

Athens County Municipal Court cites multiple defendants for driving while intoxicated unsafe operation and related offenses. Dennis Brozak and Tolley receive fines and jail days with license suspensions. Marcy Silver Landers Jr. and others face fines or dismissals. several cases involve suspended sentences or warrants for restitution.

Dennis Brozak Stewart Fred Dowler Jr Athens Marcy F. Silver New Jersey William Landers Jr Columbus Dennis Tolley Albany West Breeze Tolley James M. Cevolo Logan Jeffery Gottlieb Dougan House Clarence Bourne New Straitsville

Racine Upgrades Emergency Service With New Squad Truck

Racine village buys a $13000 emergency squad truck to demonstrate across area on a schedule from Wednesday through Saturday. Donations requested to Fund Box 184 Racine Ohio. Squad has 25 members with officers led by Raymond Adams president and Walter Cleland chief.

Racine Racine Village Old Locks Great Bend Dorcas Church Old Town Trustee Building Morning Star Old Booster Old Bank Ohio Raymond Adams Jeanette Lawrence Walter Cleland Randall Roberts Carol Cleland Jake Bush Dick Garten Walter Bikacsan Linda Roush Joan Tuttle Helen Sam) Pickens

Glouster Legion Plans Four Chaplains Week Observance

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post announces Religious Emphasis Week February 3 9 and Four Chaplains Day February 3 marking the 31st anniversary of the Dorchester sinking. Chaplains Clarke Poling Goode Washington and Fox gave life belts saving crewmen. a February 9 supper caps the observance.

Glouster Armed Forces McCann-Frederick Post American Legion Richard Rush Legion Clarke V. Poling Reformed Church of American Alexander D. Goode John P. Washington George L. Fox The Rush McCann-Fredrick Post Post American Legion and Auxiliary

Pomeroy Jaycee Finalist in Speak Up Competition

Dwight Goins of Pomeroy representing Meigs County and District 93 was one of five finalists in the Speak Up contest at the state Jaycees convention in Cincinnati. Of 75 district entrants, 28 district winners advanced, and Goins joined 20 winners per state to compete in May. Six Meigs Jaycees attended the all state event.

Pomeroy Dwight Goins Meigs County Jaycees Cincinnati Goins Meigs Chapter District 93 Rick Abel Ohio Meigs

Lack Of Trucks Forces Closing Of Warren Plant

Ohio Corrugating Co. will close its Warren plant and lay off 150 workers temporarily due to a truckers shutdown that halts deliveries. The firm makes corrugated drums and pails. In Cheshire, Gavin Power Plant workers return after a three day stoppage, with 3,700 construction staff back on site.

Warren, Ohio Ohio Corrugating Co Cheshire Gavin

Center Dorm Fire Reported

Firefighters responded to a 10 p.m. alarm at the Nelsonville Children's Center on Pleasantview Road where a mattress in a dormitory bed was on fire. Fire Chief Tom Steenrod said the blaze likely started from a cigarette. Damage limited to mattress and bedding with no injuries.

Nelsonville

Hennessy Relative Receives News of Pending Surgery

Mrs. T A Hennessy convalescing at daughter Mrs Erwin Eubanks home is set for surgery Tuesday in Jameson Hospital New Castle Pa Her room number 248 noted. Nelsonville Lions Club to hold Supper and fellowship Wednesday at 6 pm at the Legion War Memorial Building for Lions and invited guests.

Clifton Winifred Holland Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Ten Mile West Columbia Winfield Scott Laura Catherine Fowler Bumgarner Clifton United Methodist Church Spilman United Methodist Church Lester Laura) Johnson Kenneth Betty) Ault New Albany Walter Curtis Holland James Dempsey Holland Family T. A. Hennessy Erwin Eubanks Jameson Hospital New Castle Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Legion War Memorial

Emily Missionary Circle Meets at First United Presbyterian

The Emily Missionary Circle of the First United Presbyterian Church Syracuse held its January meeting in the church annex. Readings from the Dial guided devotions, sewing talks, and a Least Coin offering supported overseas sewing and health kits. A prayerful Bible study on Mary of Bethany and prayers for Alaska presbytery missionaries were shared. The February study will focus on the Samaritan Woman with Laura Pickens hosting.

Syracuse Emily Missionary Circle First United Presbyterian Church of Betty Jackson Laura Pickens Rachel McBride Frankie Mumaw Presbytery of Yukon Alaska Agnes White Mary of Bethany Miss Mumaw McBride White Ruth Zavitz Samaritan

Brezhnev Opens Historic Cuba Visit to Public

Brezhnev arrives in Havana on his first Cuba trip to meet Fidel Castro and Osvaldo Corticos. Thousands greet him with shouts of Viva Cuba as he tours the city after a 14 hour Moscow to Cuba flight. A 21 gun salute precedes a ceremonial open limousine procession through central Havana. Brezhnev sends best wishes to President Nixon in a message carried live.

United States Brezhnev Cuba Kremlin Alexei N. Kosygin Caribbean Havana Miami Jose Marti International Moscow Castro Osvaldo Corticos

Thursday Trailer Stamp Deadline Near Meigs County

Meigs County auditor reports fewer than 600 trailer stamps sold as the Thursday deadline approaches. Last year 980 stamps were sold. over 124 trailer owners have not bought stamps. Stamps available at the auditor's office 9 to 4 weekdays and 9 to noon Saturday. purchases after the deadline incur delinquency charges.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court House James Roush

Bomb Threat Closes Bridges In Parkersburg Area

A late night bomb threat led to the closure of three Ohio River bridges in the Parkersburg Marietta area. State police, after a search by Highway Department crews, reopened the spans early today. Police tied the call to protests by independent truckers and noted a theft of 36 sticks of dynamite from Willow Island. Evacuations near Memorial Bridge were brief and residents returned before midnight.

Parkersburg W. Va Marietta R. P. Smith Department of Highway Marie Woods The Memorial Bridge Marietta Bridge Willow Island Belpre Ohio Here Williamstown

Federal Aid Doubtful for Ohio Rail Corridor

Ohio lawmakers hear Amtrak officials doubt federal funding for a Cleveland to Cincinnati intercity rail corridor. If not funded, Ohio would cover two thirds of track renovation and operating losses, with estimates rising to 250 000 dollars per mile for track work and 800 000 for new rail cars. An inventory of Penn Central tracks next week will shape cost figures.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati David Watts Amtrak National Rail Service Cleveland - Columbus - Dayton Watts Penn Central Public Utilities Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frederic V. Bouic Elma D. Rardin Elmwood Place O’bleness Memorial Daniel Margaret Cuckler Central Avenue United Methodist Church Clarence Bardin Brothers Lumber Co Clarice Eleanor Hjalmar Wayne Olson Joe Gertrude Ella Maggie Mary Olson John D Hughes Funeral Home Joseph Bishman West Union Street Smith Services Dr. Robbin Gardner Athens County Municipal Court Earl Caldwell Wellston Buckeye Mart Food Giant Clyde D. Pratt Charles F. Barnhart Bruce Smith Southern Ohio Electric Company Long Bottom Hensley Hazel Community Glouster Legion To Honor Chaplains Pomeroy Jaycee Mrs. Hennessy III Lions Fellowship Nixon President Legislative Service Commission Study Committee On Rapid Transit Steven Bramble Vogt, Sage & Pflumer Nationwide David L. Kasler West State St C. J. Tippett Harold B. Swisher Roger W. Wolf Fort St Nationwide Nationwide Insurance LIFE Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company Nationwide Life Insurance Company
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