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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1973

Page

10

Wellston Councilman Attacks EPA Over Sewer Grant Stand

Wellston councilman John Dupre blasted the Ohio EPA calling it the un outfit after learning Wellston was dropped to 211st on the federal construction grants priority list for sewer projects. He pledged to contact U S Rep Clarence Miller for possible funding and questioned the consolidation of rate hike cases with Columbus,O H.

Wellston Ohio Environmental Protection Agency John Dupre EPA Dupre Ding U.S Clarence Miller Lennie Leonard Edgar Hayburn Burgess and Niple Cleveland Public Utility Commission of Ohio Columbia Gas of Ohio Worthington Groveport Columbus

WOUC-TV Channel 44 to Begin Broadcasting Monday

The new public education TV station WOUC-TV in Cambridge will go on the air Monday Channel 44. It is built by the Ohio Educational Television Network Commission and operated by Ohio University Telecommunications Centers under a grant from the Ohio Board of Regents and licenses of WOUB stations. The station will air PBS programs and local shows like RFD and Newswatch from Athens, serving about 1.3 million viewers across Eastern Ohio Northwestern West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Cambridge Woub-Tv Athens Wouc-Tv Ohio Educational Television Network Commission Ohio Board of Regents Ohio University Telecommunications Centers Woub Am-Fm-Tv Public Broadcasting Service RFD Newswatch Channel 44 Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania

Obituary notices from Pomeroy and surrounding areas

James H. Stephenson 79 of Pomeroy died Thursday evening at Crestmount Nursing Center. He was chief engineer for Meigs Water Co. and a First Baptist Church member. Survived by son Rev James B. Stephenson and three grandsons. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. Carl Walter Lawrence 71 of Fraziers Bottom pronounced dead on arrival at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Retired from Owen Illinois Glass Co. Survived by wife Nellie and four sons and daughters. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Wilcoxen Funeral Home. Area death notices include Anna Mae Davis of Logan and Latisha Renee Jones eight months old of Leon. Additional obituaries list L. Clarke Daily of Athens and Dr Elbert T. Eggers formerly of Gallipolis. burial at Alexander Cemetery or Evergreen Cemetery as noted. Numerous survivors named. services and visit times listed. Public notices cover Meigs County deeds transfers.

Pomeroy James H. Stephenson E. Main St Creastmount Nursing Center Delaware Meigs Water Co Board of Management First Baptist Church of James B. Stephenson Ted Stephenson Ambridge James M Robert W Walter Jones Orlando Fla D. H. Gay Charleston W. Va John Fenwick Florida First Baptist Church Beech Grove Ewing Funeral Home Point Pleasant Carl Walter Lawrence Fraziers Bottom Pleasant Valley Hospital New River Ward Frances Pack Lawrence Christ Temple Church Adam Avenue Huntington Owen Illinois Glass Co Nellie May Jones Lawrence Frances Anderson Terry Wayne Sand Hill Road Carl Walter Baltimore Ohio Mamie Cooper South Gate Mich Laura Cooper St. Albans Clara Mille Irene Woolman California Arthur Michigan Clyde Dunbar Leonard Wilcoxen Funeral Home Roland Gardner Evergreen Cemetery Logan Anna Mae Davis Front St Arcadia Acres Nursing Home Carbondale Marcell Jennie Sharp Stanley Trinity United Methodist Church Ellen Calhoun Vine Grove Ray Stanley Clarence Cillenda) Edgar Sarah Johnston Barberton Hazel Roberts Semmes Ala Amos Stanley Heinlein David Scott Asbury Cemetery Latisha Renee Jones Herman Andrews Jones Leon Leon Baden Presbyterian Church Herman Jordan Bobbi Ann Bonecutter John R. Bonecutter Frank R. Bonecutter Thomas W. Jones Cheshire Athens L. Clarke Daily N. Congress St Daily O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Fire Department New Albany Carrie Daily New Albany High School Ohio State University D. Zenner Co Burnett-Smith Co J.L. Beckley and Sons Beckley Laughlin Vending Co First United Presbyterian Church Katooga Council of Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Helen Joseph Clarke Daily Bangkok Thailand Marilyn Sue Stansfield Osaka Japan Eric Jarl Christopher Daily Grove City Walter Robert Shockey Sunbury Gerald Hughes Funeral Home Roger M. Rice Alexander Cemetery O’bleness Memorial Hospital Gallipolis Elbert T. Eggers Susan Creek Drive Stone Mountain St. Joseph Hospital Atlanta Kentucky James Albert Sally Margaret Bradley Eggers Georgia State University Bowling Green University University of Colorado Indiana State University Harold Kiel Fort Wayne Ind E. L. Fraley R. E. Wright Kelly William Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home Paul Hawks Moriah Cemetery Oak Hill Glouster Bob Jones Gouster Mount St. Mary Hospital Deanville Dick and Sophia Skinner Jones American Steel and Wire Co Cleveland Forrest Smith South Charleston Richard Jones Dayton van Fossen Funeral Don Seevers Maplewood Cemetery Roxie Anna Dailey Hooper St George Charlotte Sharp Gearhart First Apostolic Church Ronald Dorothy) Rogers Biloxi Miss Otto Charlotte) Barton Plain City Don Sharon) Hoisington Milford Albany Pearl Miami Fred Archie Wallace Archie Jr Mary Bonnie Katherine Brundage Mary McIintire Lee Elias John Dunfee Bill Patterson Jagers and Sons James Hinkle Clark’s Chapel Middleport Harry M. Cross Rutland Street Veterans Memorial Hospital Rawlings-Coats Charles Simons Middleport Hill Racine Timothy S Mary Hussell Cross F&am 140Th Infantry France Fenney-Bennett American Legion Irene Talbott Cross Clara Buffington St. Petersburg Paul Smart

Correction A Messenger Market Survey Error

A Messenger account in Albany area Chesglen Manor coverage overstated single family units by 400. The survey originally showed 600 units instead of 200, and the projected population increase of 2,000 was based on the incorrect figure.

Chesglen Manor Albany

Athens police correct injury report in Richland Ave crash

Police corrected a Thursday Richland Avenue crash report naming James Carder age 60 of Albany Route 1 as the injured party. Earlier release said his wife was injured.

Athens Richland Avenue James Carder Albany

Bake Sale For Senior Lunch Program Set In Coolville

Coolville residents plan a Saturday bake sale in front of the Chapman and Root stores to fund a senior lunch program starting July 30. RSVP coordinator Helen Coe notes volunteers are still needed and provides contact numbers for RSVP director Alice Curtis and herself.

Coolville Chapman and Root Helen Coe RSVP Alice Curtis

Enlists as Marine Bandsman Williams joins iconic President's Own

Daniel K. Williams son of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Williams of 45 Ohio Ave. enlists in the United States Marine Corps for a guaranteed position in the United States Marine Band. A Master’s in Applied Music from Ohio University and prior bandsmen experience secure him as a staff sergeant with duties in Washington D.C. and international performances.

Daniel K. Williams James O. Williams Ohio Ave United States Marine Corps United States Marine Band The Marine Band Marine Barracks 8Th and Eye Streets Washington, D.C Williams Ohio University United States Band of American Marines Washington D.C

Burglary Reported in Rutland Two Home

Meigs County Sheriff’s Department reports a break in at Myrtle Gardner’s residence on County Road 7 Rutland Two between 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m. Guns an air conditioner and a purse were stolen. Investigator Herman Henry of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation London is handling the case.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Bra Swinger Flees When Officers Arrive

A woman waving a bra at passing cars in The Plains prompted a multi‑agency response. The sheriff's department arrived first and the woman fled as the cruiser pulled up at 1 15 a m Thursday.

Bra Swinger Plains Sheriff's Department

Two OU Chemical Engineering Reward for Excellence Winners

Two area June high school graduates have been named winners of Reward for Excellence awards by the Ohio University Department of Chemical Engineering. Carla Lynn Zoulek of Albany Route 1, an Alexander High School graduate, and Robert N. Litter of McArthur, a Vinton County High School graduate, join seven others as recipients. Winners receive a $150 cash prize funded by industrial gifts to OU. The awards may be renewed for up to three years if progress in the OU chemical engineering program remains satisfactory.

Ohio University Department of Chemical Engineering Carla Lynn Zoulek Albany Route 1 Alexander Robert N. Litter McArthur Vinton County OU Chemical Engineering

Bike Wrecks Twice in One Day for Larry Wyatt

Larry Wyatt 34 The Plains rode a bike south of Route 682 near Athens Mental Health Center at 1 50 PM and ran off the road suffering a minor facial cut. He later wrecked on Pomeroy Road at 6 16 PM injuring a possible left arm fracture and facial scrapes. He was treated at O Bleness Memorial Hospital.

Larry Wyatt the Plains State Highway Patrol Wyatt Athens Mental Health Center Athens Fire Department Pomeroy Road O'Bleness Memorial Hospital N. Congress St Dean Cole

Jaycees Fishing Derby Saturday at Natural Resources Pond

The annual Jaycees Fishing Derby for ages 14 and under runs Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Natural Resources Pond on E State Street. Prizes go to the longest fish and to those catching the most fish. entrants receive rod kits, and McDonalds provides refreshments.

Jaycees Natural Resources Pond E. State Street McDonald's Restaurant East West Morrison Mike Vasiliotis

Notice of Estate Appointments and Public Court Listings

Louise Mae Hook appointed administratrix of Irene Isabelle Smith estate in Athens County Ohio creditors must file claims within four months. Court in Athens County Probate Division advertises inventories for John T Dillinger and Ruben Misner estates with hearings set for August 6 1973. Public summons by publication: Ancillary Administrator Jack F E White v Rose Dye et al case 28523 seeks heirs and distribution details with six weekly notices ending August 24 1973.

Louise Mae Hook East Main Street Glouster Ohio Irene Isabelle Smith Athens County Harold Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Court of Common Pleas Probate John T. Dillinger Lyman G Heese L. G. Reese Leota Heese Leotis Reese Don Sivert Cheslea Marquit Jack FE. White Lyman G. Reese Hose Dye Probate Divison Athens Lyman G Reese Mary Mechem Clerk of Courts Court of Common Pleas

Notice to bidders for county election files sale

Bids for sale of election office equipment from Athens County Board of Elections are due by 10 30 am July 30 1973 at the courthouse office. Sealed bids in Manila envelopes must be marked Bids Board of Election Files. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By Ruth H Seaman Clerk July 20 27.

Board of Athens County Commissioners Board of Elections Board of Election Board of County Commissioners Ruth H. Seaman

Notice of Forfeiture and Cancellation of Oil and Gas Lease

Owners Frank B Myers Velma M Myers Gerald Hardy Wayne Stallman Jr face forfeiture as primary term expired and no well started within thirty days. Stilwell and Ross Inc will file affidavit of forfeiture with Athens County Recorder if lease not released within thirty days.

Notice of Forfeiture and Cancellation of Oil and Gas Lease

Notice that the oil and gas lease executed March 20 1958 by Frank H Gifford and Eleanor A Gifford to Dewey E Myers is forfeited for expiration of primary term and failure to complete a well in 120 days. Stilwell and Hows Inc as successor in interest to lessors will file an affidavit of forfeiture with Athens County Recorder if not released within 30 days.

OLL Howard H. Peters Dewey E. Myers C. Hayden Davis J. Hayden Davis Minnie E. Myers Frank H. Gifford Eleanor A. Gifford Dewey E Myers Bern Athens State Ohio Ohio Company New England Amesville Athens County Rome County of State of Ohio River Survey Bern Township Pike Road Stilwell & Hows, Inc Frank W. Gifford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joann Hunter Wellston Sylvester Durpre Evangelaires Quartet Heath United Methodist Church James Stephenson Carl Lawrence Latisha Jones E. T. Eggers Roxie Anna Dailey Harry Cross Floyd Wo Esther Carson Rutland Randall and Carolyn Davis Edna Morgan Chester Victor E Darlene Gaul Ruth E. Barton Olive Hoberta C. O'Brien Jaycee Fishing Derby Court OF Common Pleas OF Probate Division Ruben Henry Misner Harold J. Rose Beth A. Roberts L.G. Reese Frank B. Myers Velma M. Myers Gerald Hardy Wayne Stallman, Jr Andy Docie Carl Fouts Elmer J Grace P. McKinley County Recorder Stilwell and Ross, Inc Ross Stilwell & Ross, Inc
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