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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1976

Page

10

Miracle baby Pepper Root born 442 months premature home healthy

Pepper Tamika Root, 1 pound 6 ounces at birth, was clinically dead. After three months of intensive care at Mount Carmel and Children's Hospital, she has grown to 4 pounds 6 ounces and is home in her parents' trailer, showing signs of normal development.

Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Rogers Mrs. Root Mount Carmel Hospital Pepper Roger Mount Carmel Patrick Macedonia Children’s Hospital Serita Root Near Columbus Pepper Tamika Ann Rogers

Torture Probe Begins

LOGAN The Hocking County Sheriff's Department and Logan police announce a joint investigation into animal mutilations with possible cult ties. Reports date from late May through July. victims include a llama, two horses, a dog, cow, steer, rabbits and chickens. No human molestings reported. Residents urged to help, penalties include six months jail and a $1000 fine.

Logan Hocking County Sheriff's Department Logan Police Today Sheriff's Office Logan Police

Dexter Man Denies Guilt

Wayne Peyton, 24, of Dexter, appeared before Meigs County court Judge Robert Buck and was bound over to the grand jury with bond continued. He was arrested July 16 after a Scipio raid by Sheriff Robert Hartenbach, charged with possession cultivation of marijuana and receiving stolen goods. Bond set at 25000.

Pomeroy Wayne Peyton Dexter Meigs County Robert Buck Bond Peyton Robert Hartenbach Scipio Two

Area death notices for Eva Young and others in Ohio

Obituaries note Eva Young 60 of Athens Route 5 died Tuesday at O Bleness Memorial Hospital and funeral Saturday at 11 am. Jagers and Sons Funeral Home with burial at Alexander Cemetery. Other notices include George Martin Love Jr a stillborn in Point Pleasant, graveside Saturday 1 pm at Concord Cemetery, and Lucy M. Hill 76 of 1814 Viand St died Thursday. services Saturday 2 pm at Crow Hassell Funeral Home with burial at Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Lois E. Brooks 85 of Glouster Route 3 died Thursday afternoon. services Saturday 2:30 pm at Van Fossen Funeral Home with burial at Chauncey Cemetery.

Young Athens Eva Young Elliotsville Road Jagers and Sons Funeral Andy Benyi Alexander Cemetery Miss Young O'’Bleness Memorial Chase Athens County Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses Love Point Pleasant George Martin Love Jr George Martin Nancy Lee Leach Love Sr Pleasant Valley Hospital James Love Randy Neal Keith Neal Leslie Bryand Huntington Crystal Love Judy Thomas Hugh Leach Evans Wells Canton Bud Hatfield Concord Cemetery Stevens Lucy Hill Lucy M. Hill Viand St Jackson County W. Va Lennie Hatcher Charleston Thornton Hatcher Dolph Hill Wanda McLees Dayton Holland Koontz William Judge Kenna Arthur Winters Belle Milo Hutchinson Rutland Claude Hatcher Burrl Hatcher Crow-Hassell Funeral Home James L. Bunn Kirkland Memorial Gardens Lois Brooks Glouster Lois E. Brooks Bert Brooks Virgil Gracie Adam Sadie Allman Maude Hopkins Elizabeth Reeves van Fossen Ernest Williams Chauncey Cemetery

Southeast Ohio Weather Summary July 23 1976

Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms possible tonight and Saturday. Lows mid 60s. Highs in low to mid 80s. Rain chances 30 to 40 percent tonight and Saturday. Extended outlook shows fair Sunday and Monday with 80s. Regional variations across Northwest Inland West to East Central and Southeast Ohio noted.

Ohio Lake Shore West Central Central Southwest Lake Shore Ealt Central

Shortening dumped after Route 35 wreck near Henderson

Shortening worth thousands of dollars dumped into a ditch along Route 35 south of Henderson after a Wednesday morning collision between two tractor trailers. Sheriff reports Donald E. Robey, 58, of Columbus veered left of center and overturned, the rig loaded with 42,000 pounds of shortening. damages expected to be extensive.

Point Pleasant Route 35 Henderson Mason County Sheriff's Department Donald E. Robey Columbus

Senior Citizens Activities and Socials Across Albany Area

Athens Food Coop hosts a senior dinner at First Presbyterian Church with donations accepted from seniors and a $1 for others. Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge meets at 100F Temple in Jacksonville Albany Community Senior Citizens Picnic at Hooper Park. Old Settlers Senior Citizens event in Jacksonville invites all seniors. Albany VFW dance welcomes members and guests with a $1.50 donation.

Athens Food Coop First Presbyterian Church Court and Washington Streets Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Albany Community Hooper Park Old Settlers Albany Vfw

Restaurant Burglarized in Nelsonville on East Canal Street

Police investigate a break in at Batie's Drive In on East Canal Street between 12 30 a.m. and 7 20 a.m. today. A glass from a rear door was broken to gain entry and $47 was taken from the cash register. discovered by employer Donna Rutter.

Nelsonville Batie’s Drive In East Canal Street Donna Rutter

Heavy Rains Drench Area as Second Flood Strikes Ohio

Severe storms swept through Southeastern Ohio triggering a second flood in under two weeks. Gallipolis faced street flooding while Corning saw the business district and Valley Street submerged. Mayor G A Sicilian reported rapid Sunday Creek rises and evacuations on South Valley. Residents were alerted at 5 am by fire siren.

Ohio Gallipolis Corning Valley Street Perry County G.A. Sicilian Sunday Creek Main Street South Valley Bill Yerian South Valley Street McCuneville Shawnee Church of God Gallia County Bidwell Cale Burleson Athens County Amesville Athens C.L. Colmer U.S Meigs County Darwin Carpenter Hocking County State Highway Department Logan Starr Bloomingville

Court News Roundup From Ohio Dockets

William Leedy of Guysville faced assault with a deadly weapon charged by Ray Pickett. case dismissed without prejudice with costs to state Arnold Oatley of Franklin Avenue dealt with disorderly conduct charged by Earl Hooper. found guilty with $25 and costs. Traffic fines listed for multiple defendants including Michael Burns and David Ruzsa for driving while intoxicated. penalties include jail, license suspensions, and fines. Several other cases cite reckless operation, improper passing, unsafe vehicle, marijuana possession, and non support. outcomes range from fines to jail terms or dismissals.

Donald Winchell Nelsonville James W. Tabler Stewart Athens County Welfare Department John D. Hopkins Athens Jack Steven Malkin Stewart St OU Security Joe K. Sanford Donald L. Swearingen Rutland Albany Sharon Deno Hooper Road Ralph Evans Douglas E Castle Valley View Warren C. Glasby Bedford Bill Docie Ronald Way Millfield Health Department William Allen N. Shafer St Jim Karahalios Sylvania Edward Maffing William Leedy Guysville Ray Pickett Arnold F. Oatley Franklin Ave Earl Hooper Michael D. Burns Columbus David E. Ruzsa Washington St Eldon N. Rutter Sheriff's Department Robert A. Lent Jacksonville Geroge M. Thomas Willaim K. Bumiller Dayton Craig R. Riley Gerald F. Dodson Sr Zanesville Jeffrey A. Cooper Ray E. Showalter Langsville Harold D. Angus Berggsen S. Krer Mill St Robert L. Ritterbed Gary L. Wilson Johnny H. Barnhart Tom Johnson Kenneth C. McClain New Marshfield Howard L. Postlewait Parkersburg W.va Allen Yates Larry A. Allberry Union Furnace Neil V. Allen Terry L. Carr Cairo Harry T. Chaplin Sardis Philip A. Diehl Vienna Jefferson A. Dove Eric B. Durell Mathew M. Faulkner Elliot St Raymond A. Fradette Westerville Kermit D. Graham John P. Halstead Valdosta Kenneth G. Johnson Napoleon John C. Rausch Scott E. Street

Hospital Births and Admits List From Athens and Nearby Areas

The notice records multiple births including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Watkins of Athens, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Surendra Jain of Athens, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Tim Waltner of Amesville, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Riley of Albany. It also lists admitted individuals from several towns including Athens and surrounding communities.

Donald Watkins Athens Surendra Jain Tim Waltner Amesville Gregory Riley Albany

Veterans Memorial names admitted and dismissed list

A roster of individuals connected to Veterans Memorial entries shows Mary Cooper Athens Fred Hill Albany Ida White Rutland Nina Ruth Cheshire Linda Stewart Proctorville Lena Cooper Belpre Paul Laudermill Pomeroy Pearl Koehler Reedsville Cloist Badgley Racine and others. Several names including Crystal McCourt Vicki Lee George Grueser Lovie Watson Lawrence Ronnie Deweese and more are dismissed.

Mary Cooper Athens Fred Hill Albany Ida White Elzer Whittington Rutland Nina Ruth Cheshire Linda Stewart Proctorville Lena Cooper Belpre Paul Laudermill Pomeroy Pearl Koehler Reedsville Cloist Badgley Racine Crystal McCourt Vicki Lee George Grueser Lovie Watson Lawrence

Emergency medical runs and bond forfeitures listed in Athens area

Emergency runs report multiple hospital transfers from Athens and surrounding towns for heart trouble falls illness and back injuries. Bond forfeitures list numerous individuals with traffic and alcohol related offenses and fines.

Hocking County Arraignments and Flood News

A compilation of Hocking County arraignments lists many defendants with charges and fixed bonds. The report expands to flood impacts across Perry Gallia and Athens counties with overwhelmed sewers, closed routes, and damaged structures including a barn fire near Bidwell.

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