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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1977

Page

7

Community meeting notices across Ohio townships

In Athens County Thomas Lodge holds a group activity at 7 p.m. on Saturday with prizes and refreshments. Jackson County Rural Electric Cooperative invites members to a meeting at Ohio Cooperative Service on State Route 93 starting at noon. Athens City A Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 30 p.m at the Good Shepherd University location.

Rural Electric Coop Inc Ual Ohioperative Service Jackson Area

Prange to Honor Citizen at Nelsonville York Two Area

Bernice Cagg Grangemaster announced a 1977 Good Citizenship award for a Nelsonville York Two area resident. The National Grange program recognizes community service contributions and the recipient will be nominated by Grange members with presentation at an open Grange meeting.

York Ra Nelsonville York Two Bernice Cagg Grangemaster Grange The Lisa Rife Women's Activities Estella Cagg Oak Grove

Motorcyclist Hurt After Striking Dog Near Amesville

James A. Warner, 25, of Amesville Route 1, was riding west on County Road 35 when a dog crossed his path at 12:20 am. He lost control and crashed. taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. No citations issued.

Amesville

Carter Energy Program Faces House Committee Vote

President Carter's energy plan survives a committee vote after a 23-20 decision opposing a deregulation compromise. The plan includes a windfall profits tax on natural gas producers to counter charges of consumer overcharges and maintain federal controls with a modest price rise.

Washington Carter House House Commerce Committee White House Iion Charles Carney Ohio House Ways and Means New Energy Committee

Chicken Coop Destroyed in Elliotsville Fire

A fire at the Charles Bails Jr. home in Elliotsville destroyed the chicken coop and damaged a garage. Firefighters were called at 2:50 a.m. and kept the blaze from spreading to the house. Cause is undetermined.

Charles Bails Jr Elliotsville Richland Area Fire Department

Southeast Ohio Weather Summary for July 15, 1977

Partly cloudy with showers possible tonight and Saturday. Highs in the 80s to low 90s, lows in the low 70s. Rain chances 40 to 50 percent. Extended outlook shows warm weekend, mid 80s to low 90s highs, upper 60s to low 70s lows. Field notes warn of heat stress, hay and small grain harvesting, rapid insect development, and fungal disease risks with spraying advised.

Ohio C. L. Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Mandy Lake Shore East Central Southwest Lake Erie

NASO Interdealer Quotes Reflect Daily Market Shifts

Quotations from the NASO show representative interdealer prices around 3 p.m. as markets move and change through the day. Prices exclude markup, markdown, or commission.

Court News Roundup Contempt and Disorderly Conduct Reports

Richard S Gilkey of Athens faces three days in jail and costs for contempt of court. Kenneth A Morris of New Marshfield and John Deal of Athens face disorderly conduct by intoxication with fines. Other entries include driving with license suspended, DWI, open flask, and resisting arrest with various fines and jail terms. multiple individuals listed with addresses and court costs.

Richard S Gilkey Athens Kenneth A Morris New Marshfield Brian Woodyerd Pomeroy Jeffrey L. Hillen the Plains Rolf D Kleinfeld Euclid John John S Shankland Amesville

Scenic Wonderland Festival in Logan at Worthington Park

Plans continue for a full day festival in downtown Logan at Worthington Park from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a 5:30 p.m. music program featuring Phil Hart Dean Inboden Rockne Riddlebarger and the Justice Family plus square dancing. A mini mall of arts crafts by Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association runs all day with food booths.

Logan Worthington Park Phil Hart Dean Inboden Rockne Riddlebarger Justice Family Hocking Hills

Perry County Land Transfers and Social Visits

Perry County reports recent visitors including Mrs. Faye Carsey and Rev. William Carsey of Columbus, Mrs. Doris of Yakima visiting Ohio for the first time in 20 years, and others from Mansfield Athens and Olathe Kansas. Transfer filings include multiple property deeds from Crooksville, Somerset, New Lexington, Pomeroy, and Chester involving families such as the Fink, Pierce, Bennett, and Wehrung lines.

Don Evener Faye Carsey William Carsey Columbus Steven Walraven Athens Edward McConaha Pat Elmer McConaha Mansfield Emery Doris Yakima Washington Doris Ohio Paul Fink Bloominfield Sylvia Walton Pam Minnie Pidcock Harry Russell Olathe Kans Russell Mid- American Nazarene College Sally Donald Pierce Elmer Charlotte Pierce Pomeroy Mary L Lowell Wingett Bennie J. Wright Salisbury Two Ferry Realty, Inc Lorraine P Cindy Reiker Chester Jasper Bennett Sylvia Bennett Jasper Lee Bennett Jr William Elmer Bennett Edna Mae Hearring Raymond Bennett Charles Halley Bennett Wilda Fay Moyer Lebanon Harlan Wehrung Harry H. Wehrung Harlan Edwin Louise Wehring Barbara Ann Schnitzler Judy Spencer Marvin R. Spencer Judith D. Dixon Judith Spencer Barbara Ann Robert H. Schnitzler Franklin E. Ihle Aileen G Isabelle F. Donald Dixon Glenn Doris Ragan Dorothy Mercer Flossie Ragan Columbia Two

Dissolutions Filed and Granted in Perry County Common Pleas

Perry County common pleas filings show dissolutions for Vicky Lee Murphy and Steven Donald Murphy of Crooksville. Dissolutions granted for Allen Rodgers Jr and Billie Rodgers. Linda J. Miller versus George E. Miller of Crooksville cites extreme cruelty. Thelma Southers of Junction City faces Clyde Southers with extreme cruelty. Probate lists Scott A. Vansickle 19 and Tammy L. Compton 16 of Somerset. Mark V. Steen 18 and Mary A. Gall 18 of Glenford. Bobby Lee Koon 23 of Congo and Leona Marie Spears 16 of Corning referenced.

Linda J. Miller George E Miller Crooksville Thelma Southers Clyde Southers New Lexington Perty Scott A. Vansickle Somerset Tammy L. Compton Glenford Mark V. Steen Mary A. Gall Bobby Lee Koon Congo Leona Marie Spears Corning

Plane Crash Kills ROTC Professor Near Fort Knox

An Army officer attached to Ohio University ROTC died and another was critically injured when a light plane crashed at Vine Grove Airport near Fort Knox. Maj. James Elwood Jones aged 38 was killed while Maj. William Farrar Balfour, 39, of Fort Knox, was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash during an attempted emergency landing. The plane reportedly struck a pole and power line after taking off from Elizabethtown. Jones, an assistant professor of military science, had been on temporary duty at Fort Knox and commuting from Huntington, with plans to move to Athens. He served 16 years and had Vietnam and Korea service. The incident remains under investigation.

Vine Grove Ohio University Fort Knox James Elwood Jones William Farrar Balfour Associated Press Jones Elizabethtown Willi Sparks Fort Knox Base Hospital Balfour Huntington W.va Athens ROTC Korea Ohio U Vietnam Voni Jamie Jennifer Krissy Burton Maria Louise Jones Merritt Island Fla

Hospital Notes List Local Births and Admits Across Region

The report catalogs numerous individuals connected to area hospitals including Mr and Mrs Dale Reasoner Athens with a son Lawrence Grey and others such as Louise Irwin James Bahas Christie Algeo and many more from Athens Amesville Glouster Millfield The Plains Logan Nelsonville Murray City and nearby towns. Transfers include Laura Brooks to Columbus and additional dismissals list several patients and guardians.

Lawrence Grey Louise Irwin James Bahas Christie Algeo Athens Charles Rice Angelo Whitcraft Bonnie Tenney Albany Jesse Keirns Amesville William Schoonover Chauncey Larry Shubin Glouster Joseph Chesser Winnie Dearth Virginia Davis McArthur Christa Burdette Millfield Beulah Hoffey Frank Stalder Jr the Plains

Top 23 Club Jamboree Set at Tri-County School

In Nelsonville the Top 23 Club of Southeastern Ohio holds its third annual jamboree Sunday at Tri-County Joint Vocational School from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Trophies go to the largest AM club in state, largest sideband club, club traveling farthest, and largest AM club from outside the state. Registration ends at 3 p.m. Free coffee and live entertainment planned.

Nelsonville Ohio Tri-County

Dump Truck Fire Damages Vehicle in Wellston

The Wellston Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on 14th Street between Pennsylvania and New York Avenues. A 1967 dump truck owned by Gary Peck of McArthur burned from a fuel leak under the hood causing $125 in damage.

Wellston 14Th Street Pennsylvania Avenue New York Avenue Gary Peck McArthur

Local Notables Listed in Pomeroy Area Notices

A list of individuals including Michael Reedy and multiple spouses and relatives is recorded with residents from Pomeroy Letart Langsville Racine and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs William Robinson son and son Mrs Ronald Jeffers and daughter among others.

Michael Reedy William Robinson Ronald Jeffers Stephen White James Burdett Raymond Call Robert Witt Clifford Rhodes Johnny Gardner Howard Stevens Christina Wamsley James Daniels Donald Bailes James Reynolds Middleport Charles Knapp Letart Mable Swan Langsville Louise DeLong Racine Bernice Fry Lena Heilman Gladys Duckler Etta Ellis John Hannell Jr Paul Burns Pomeroy

Emergency ambulance runs listed for multiple crews

Emergency runs report shows New Haven squad transporting 73 year old Eula Graham from Letart to Hill Crest Clinic on a Wednesday. Mason squad dispatched at 8 59 a m with Marcie Wolf from Mason to Holzer. Middleport squad reported Thursday at 12 30 a m with Shirley Tyree from Middleport to Holzer.

New Haven Eula Graham Letart Hill Crest Clinic Marcie Wolf Mason Holzer Shirley Tyree Middleport

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Athens County Thomas Lodge Jackson County Athens City Alcoholics Anonymous Shepher Universi Chesapeake Bay Sandy Point Carter Energy Tion National Weather Service AP Laserphoto Central Plains New England Eeeee National. Bank First Banc Group OF Ohio, Inc FDIC Court News Athens Municipal Sue Adams Steven E. Priest Huron St Jackson Ruby Vickers S. Pennsylvania Ave Robert W. Dixon Steve Wickline Jackon Sharon K. Hardin Old McArthur Rd Richard E. Forcier Perry County Donald Miller Bob L Peggy J Richmond Harrison Linda Fannin Patterson Scott Patterson Floyd E Patricia L Yocum Reading Ronald C. MelInturf Shirley M MelInturf Meigs Perry County Common Pleas Vicky Lee Murphy and Steven Donald Murphy Allen Rodgers Jr Billie Rodgers Harvey Hudson Sr Point Pleasant Harvey S. Hudson Sr Apple Grove Pleasant Valley Hospital Glenwood William Henry Sarah Elizabeth Chandler Hudson England Stella Crist Delaware Ruby Brown Allodonia Sybil Martin Fayetteville N.C Stevens Funeral Home Billy Steele Moore's Chapel Cemetry Ashton Carl Jeffers Carl Leroy Jeffers West Columbia Veterans Administration Hospital Howard Joe Iona Patterson Jeffers Howard Otis Robert L Minersville Ethel Oliver Edna Marceline Knapp Donna Jeffers Fogelsong Funeral Home George Hoschar Clifton Hill Cemetery Charlotte Spearry Vinton Charlette Spencer Spearry Vinton Pont Pleasant Reno Cora Spencer Steve Welch Nappanne Ind Kenneth Welch Sheppard Air Force Base Texas Keith Welch Nancy Welch Kansas Pam Welch Rita Spearry Bearl Spencer George Mervin Marvin John Spencer Margaret Frank Wabash Lilian Conn Phylis Hager Janet Pauley McCoy-Moore Funeral Home O’bleness Dale Reasoner Gerald Hammond Jr Tina White Richard King Laura Brooks Kevin Harkins Doris Childress Mount St. Mary Dulcie Kamento Joshua Tolliver Tammy Baker Ruth Patton Michelle Simonton Augusta Forbes Jennie Collins Murray City Lester Newton Scott Stratton Bobbie Edmonds George Strausbaugh Rebecca Peters Wanda Lehman Phyllis Linter Hocking Valley Birth Phillip Martin, Creola John Gill New Straitsville Carl Horn Gerald Disbennett Michael Lanning Annatea Hoskins Lenora Rowe Donald Bennett Kellie O’ryan Eula Wilkison Steve Keeton Pleasant Valley Randy Randolph, Alfred Biggs Mason Squad
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