Massive Chicago Nursing Student Slayings Terrorize Jeffery Manor
Police launched a huge hunt for a six-foot killer after six or eight student nurses were bound and murdered in a Southeast Side townhouse. Miss Amarao survived and identified the attacker as investigators blocked roads and questioned about forty suspects as the FBI aided the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Amarao
Flanagan
Soldier Field
FBI
South Chicago Community Hospital
Mary Ann Jordan
Prayer Group Planned By Methodist WSCS
POMEROY plans for forming a prayer group emerged from the United Methodist Church meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Miss Nelle Bing led a devotional period and the program was presented by Mrs. C Melvin Alkire aided by several members. The group voted to sell Christmas cards and received a donation from the JOF class to help with church taxes. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roush Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Barnitz. NELSONVILLE Ralph James fills in as extra pumper at the waterworks while David Stumbo is on a two week vacation and normally operates the plant on the second shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph James
Madison St
David Stumbo
Stumbo
Thunderstorm Drops Hail and Closes Roads in Nelsonville
A thunderstorm hit Nelsonville at 3 p.m. causing strong winds, a five minute hail shower with marble sized hail, and flooding. A large tree fell near 16 Jefferson St. on the Bumgardner property and another blocked Dorr Run Road near the Air Force Survival School. City limbs broke and sewers overloaded before the storm ended at 3 15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dorr Run
Hocking County
Air Force Survival School
Myers St
Draft Board Given New Office Space
In Vinton County Ohio the draft board gains a larger office by surrendering the commissioners’ first floor rooms. The Selective Service office will pay $80 monthly instead of $30, freeing $50 for the county. The draft board moves from a small lobby room to the commissioners’ former offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
Court House
Mount St. Mary Hospital Admissions List
Mount St. Mary Hospital records show an admissions list featuring Emma Beard Nelsonville Martha Jean Brooker Nelsonville Ruth Collins Glouster Ronald Hartman Jr Athens Route 2 Wilhelmine Wolf Nelsonville Elmer Nixon New Straitsville Eloise Harper McArthur Everett Collins Glouster Route 3 Lillian Mathias Gore Route 1 Wilma Kochensparger Junction City Ings berg Bressler Athens Earl Shriner Logan Route 2 Virginia Horner New Plymouth Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Beard
Nelsonville
Martha Jean Brooker
Ruth Collins
Glouster
Ronald P. Hartman, Jr
Athens
Wilhelmine Wolf
Elmer Nixon
New Straitsville
Eloise Harper
McArthur
Everett Collins
Lillian Mathias
Gore
Wilma Kochensparger
Junction City
Ingsberg Bressler
Earl Shriner
Logan
Virginia Horner
New Plymouth
Nelsonville counselor attends Missouri training institute
Frank Downhour, vocational guidance counselor at Tri County Vocation School on Nelsonville Route 2, is at the University of Missouri training institute for vocational guidance and counseling personnel. The session runs July 11 to August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank Downhour
Tri-County
University of Missouri Training Institute
Fire department answers alarm at Sorrell residence
Nelsonville fire crews responded to Amos Sorrells residence in Buchtel Thursday at 4 05 p m after lightning struck a power line causing fuses to blow and damaging an electrical switch box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Amos Sorrell
Buchtel
Tennis Court Area Slated for Clean-Up
Nelsonville youths and Youth Corps workers cleared mud and debris from the tennis courts and pool area after the Hocking River overflow closed the city pool since Tuesday. A Recreation Commission spokesman said reopening the pool later in the week was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hocking
Recreation Commission
Chauncey Church of Christ Young Adults Hold Picnic
Members of Chauncey Church of Christ young adult class held a picnic and cookout at the Lash home. A brief business meeting set the next gathering for September 19 at 7 pm at the parish house, closing with a prayer by Jim McClean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
George Lash
Jim McClean
Huber Assigned To Montana Base
Airman Paul W. Huber of Logan Route 4 has been assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base Montana after completing basic training. He is a Logan Senior High School graduate and will train as a vehicle maintenance specialist with the Strategic Air Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Paul W. Huber
Irvin W. Huber
Logan Route 4
Malmstrom Afb
Mont
Air Force
Logan Senior
Strategic Air Command
Parking Meter Collections Reported for Two Weeks
Nelsonville police department reports parking meter collections for the two week period ending July 14 totaling $366.85. The figure reflects city revenue from metered spaces and underscores enforcement outcomes during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
4 H Activities and Pleasure Riders Club Meeting Notes
The Big Bend Boys 4H Club met at advisor Mrs. Harold Lohse’s home with Aug 5 set for judging. Members reported on projects while Jim Wiles led ping pong racing pool and pea muf fin sampling. Paula O Dell demonstrated hems and Karen Sutherl and family preparedness reports were given. Charades were led by Sherry Hayes. Refreshments by Rosemary Rice and Donna Weber. The Meigs County 4 H Pleasure Riders gathered at Mrs. Gladys Morgan’s home for a lesson on proper horse leads with Kathy Morgan demonstrating. Advisors present were Mrs. William Downie and Harry Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Harold Lohse
Jim Wiles
Paula O'Dell
Karen Sutherland
Sherry Hayes
Rosemary Rice
Donna Weber
Meigs County
Gladys Morgan
Kathy Morgan
Ruth Ann Klees
William Downie
Harry Frost
Riverview 4H Club and Charmettes Meet in Meigs County
Riverview 4H Club met at Jean Whitehead home with advisors Margaret Brown and Pauline Myers. They planned a community project and cook out, and displayed dresses being made. Refreshments were served by Whitehead. The Charmettes gathered at Mrs. Margie Keebaugh’s home with William Carr aiding eight members to discuss 4-H camp, Meigs County Fair projects, and the next meeting place. They noted jewelry wear in project lessons and practiced correct sitting and walking. Vicki Carr appeared with Mrs. William Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Jean Whitehead
Margaret Brown
Pauline Myers
Charmettes
Margie Keebaugh
William Carr
Sor
Meigs County
Vicki Carr
Vicki
Meigs County 4 H Bet ter Livestock Club Meets at Alkire Home
The Meigs County 4 H Bet ter Livestock Guernsey Jersey Club met at Jan Alkire’s home with advisor Donald Mora. The project lesson covered dairy production and Virgil Atkins explained how production testing is conducted. Refreshments were served by Jan Alkire and Renee Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Better Livestock
Guernsey-Jersey Club
Jan Alkire
Donald Mora
Virgil Atkins
Meigs County Dairy Service Unit
Renee Burke
Mothers Little Helpers Meet Plans Style Review and Swim
Mothers Little Helpers gathered at Mrs. Vernon Weber's home with advisor Mrs. Keith Sutherland assisting. They discussed style revue dates and the plan for a swimming party in August and reviewed project lesson details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers
Vernon Weber
Keith Sutherland
McArthur Fires Destroy One Home and Do Minor Damages
Two fires in the McArthur area Thursday gutted the Neil Scott residence and heavily damaged the Elliott Ward home. Faulty wiring caused the Scott blaze, starting in a bedroom. clothing and furniture were destroyed. Damage from that fire was estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars. A second blaze at 6:30 p.m. in Elliott Ward’s kitchen was triggered by plastic curtains blowing over a stove, leaving the kitchen heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Neil Scott
Allensville
Scott
Elliott Ward
Wind Blamed In Two Mason County Blackouts
High wind and heavy rain caused power outages in Mason County on Thursday night. Appalachian Power officials reported a branch fell on Park Drive cutting power to about 100 customers for 21 minutes. Ravenswood area saw about 1400 customers lose power for over an hour. Charles Sperow of the Ohio Valley Experimental Station noted 0.76 inches of rain fell in 90 minutes and 3.18 inches since last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Appalachian Power Co
Park Drive
Ravenswood
Charles Sperow
Ohio Valley
Real Estate Transfers Across Athens County and Nearby Townships
Warren and Bertha Miller transfer land in Lodi Township to Leo and Myrtle Francis. Allen C. Chadwell sells Inlet 337 in Currier’s Addition to Athens to Melvin L. Stone. Rodney Howery transfers land in Alexander Township to Robert and Ellen Lilley. Dwight Rutherford sells Lot 3574 in Athens to Louis and Elaine Anon. Edward and Ermie Fleak transfer property in Troy Two to Arnold N. Spencer. Lorenzo and Mary Foss transfer Inlot 1538 in Athens to Robert and Judith Psinka. Charles Llewellyn sells Waterloo Two property in New Marshfield to Kenneth and Mary Brooks. George and Lois Douglas transfer property in Lodi Two to Roy and Patricia Vannest. Marion and Erma Harner transfer property in Alexander Two to Rodney and Marilyn Howery. Rawleigh Lowe and Mildred Lowe transfer property in Glouster to The Eastern Telephone Service Co. Althea Sagarides transfers property in Glouster to Harold and Sara Strohmeyer. Charles and Opal Townsend transfer York Two property in Buchtel to Fred and Dolores Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bertha Miller
Athens County
Leo
Myrtle Francis
Lodi
Allen C. Chadwell
Melvin L. Stone
Currier
Athens
Rodney
Marilyn Howery
Robert
Ellen Lilley
Alexander Township
Dwight Rutherford
Louis
Elaine Anon
Edward
Ermie Fleak
Arnold N. Spencer
Coolville
Troy
Lorenzo
Mary Foss
Judith Psinka
Charles
Mifred Llewellyn
Kenneth
Mary Brooks
New Marshfield
Waterloo
George
Lois Douglas
Roy
Patricia Vannest
Ravenswood
W. Va
Marion
Erma Harner
Alexander
Rawleigh
Mildred Lowe
Malta
Eastern Telephone Service Co
Lima
Glouster
Althea Sagarides
Harold and
Sara Strohmeyer
Charles and
Opal Townsend
Buchtel
Fred and
Dolores Nixon
York
Residents warned on aluminum siding contracts in Vinton County
Vinton County Prosecuting Attorney Charles L. Curren cautioned residents to consult lawyers before signing aluminum siding contracts. He warned some firms target locals with unreliable offers and high interest rates on balances due.
Area Deaths in Athens and Surrounding Areas
Two area deaths reported. Frank H. Cross, 75, of 5 N Shannon Ave Athens, dies after surgery at St Anthony Hospital Columbus. Funeral Sunday 3:30 p.m. Hughes Funeral Home burial Alexander Cemetery. Leslie Green, 64, Athens State Hospital employee, dies after apparent heart attack in Mason West Virginia. Burial Alexander Cemetery Hebardville after 1 p.m. Sunday. Albert Conaway, 75 Nelsonville area, died in Chillicothe Route 4 home. funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Athens
Frank H. Cross
N. Shannon Ave
St. Anthony Hospital
Columbus
Vinton County
Prose
Eliza Cross
Monument
J. Emmett Cross
First Methodist Church
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Paramythia Lodge 25 F & AM
Hughes Funeral
John W. Seay
Alexander Cemetery
Leslie Green
Athens State Hospital
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Point Pleasant
Mason
W. Va
Meigs County
Frank
Arlie Green
Green
Pomeroy American Legion Post
Disabled American Veterans
Donald Hicks
Middleport
Alexander
Hebardville
Chillicothe
Albert
Bert) Conaway
Nelsonville
Windstorm Hits Gallia
A heavy rain and windstorm struck Gallipolis Thursday night damaging trees and cars. Dr. James M. Orr had his car struck by a large branch for the second time in a week, last Saturday night at Holzer Hospital. Police reported fallen trees and limbs blocking traffic in parts of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James M. Orr
Fourth Ave
Holzer Hospital
Nelsonville Considers Regional Planning Group by Laws
Nelsonville city planners study by laws of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission and endorse joining the regional body. Athens already agrees to form the group with county and city representation. costs shared. Attendees include Chairman Wilbur D. Mender, Irvin Badger, Mayor Earl Hilleary, and Clarence Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ready
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Wilbur D. Mender
Irvin Badger
Earl Hilleary
Clarence Kelley
Plans Made for Parade in Nelsonville
Nelsonville announces Dick Taylor as division marshal for the Queens Parade during Parade of the Hills. Joe Ruscoe and Roy Davis handle transportation for queen candidates and courts. Edward Howe, 1965 marshal, will advise the parade committee for August festival. Roland Pierce named parade marshal. organizers planning floats should notify the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dick Taylor
Queens
Joe Ruscoe
Roy Davis
Edward Howe
Roland Pierce
Community Notices From Chauncey and Columbus Area
Chauncey and Columbus residents visited relatives this weekend. Walter Hunter, son of Dewey and recipient of a promotion to Specialist Fourth Class, is stationed in Germany after graduating Chauncey Dover High School. Gary and Margie Beverly joined Mary Lewis for a Columbus wedding, while other locals attended multiple family gatherings and visits in Ohio cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Hunter
Walter Hunter
Germany
PFC
Sp.4
Hunter
Chauncey-Dover High School
Mary Lewis
Margie Lee Beverly
Columbus
Lewis
Frederick Jack Smith
Nancy Antier
Henry Lock
Walter Kheune
Connie
Larry
Sandra
Diane
Phyllis
Nevada
Ohio
Richard Dehmann
Martinsburg
Ernest Dehmann
George Slisher
George Jr
Huron
William Slisher
Charles Slisher
Cleveland
Two Families Hold Reunion At Logan Park
Nelsonville residents report a Currens Meredith family reunion at Kae csfelmacher Park in Logan. Forty six people registered for a picnic dinner and attendees ranged from Logan and Columbus to Lima and Circleville, including multiple Currens and Meredith family members plus spouses and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Park
Nelsonville
Currens-Meredith
Kae Csfelmacher Park
Logan
John Currens
Roy L. Currens
Ruth Elizabeth Currens
Paul Currens
Clarence
Jack McCafferty
All of Columbus
Robert Meredith
Joyce Dennis
Lisa Jean
Mark
Lima
Paul Dixon
Bruce
Deborah
Jeffery
David
Athens
Jack Wooten
Gregory
Murray City
Gene Devon
Bill
Margie
Beth
Gary
Robert Buchanan
Peggy
Janie
Lorie
Joe
Piqua
Jack Huston
Louise
Paul
Paul Person
Galion
William Wolfe
Gail
Jackie
Circleville
Soldier finishes eight week course at Fort Jackson
Army Pvt. Samuel R. McDonald and his wife Joyce of Glouster Route 3 report his completion of an eight week course in operation and maintenance of field telephones and switchboards at Fort Jackson South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Samuel R. McDonald
Joyce
Fort Jackson
S. C
Cincinnati Market Report Incomplete Cattle Hogs and Sheep
USDA market wire shows cattle and sheep counts below test thresholds in Cincinnati. Hogs around 600 head with barrows and gilts firm to steady, prices 200 to 235 for No 1-8, sows near 20.00 for 300 lb, boars at 15.50. Sheep listings too few for market test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
USDA
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Dyre
Ind
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Wheaton
Ill
Valentina Pasion
Jones
Isabela
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Pamela Lee Wilkening
Lansing
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Andrew Toman
Cook County
Miss Davy
Jeffery Manor
Methodist
WSCS
William Bumgardner
Jefferson St
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Huber
Montana
Aluminum Contracts
Albert Conaway
Gallia
Brigitte Bardot
Gunther Sachs
Beverly Hills
Calif
Danny Kaye
Las Vegas
Nev
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Roger Wicks
Pearly Wicks
Mary Lee Savage
Vernon Shearer
Cambridge
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Myrtle Tippie
George Morrison
William Baker
Ashland
Brad Smith
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