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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1971

Page

2

Athens couple sues Dr Main for 250000 in negligence

Sandra and Jerry Evener of Millfield sue Dr Robert E Main of Athens seeking 250000 in damages in Common Pleas Court. They allege Mrs Evener underwent surgery Aug 5 1970 removing her uterus and now cannot bear children and face ongoing medical costs. The suit asks 200000 for Mrs Evener and 50000 for her husband for lost services and expenses. Attorney Mark I Perchick of Cleveland represents the plaintiffs.

Athens Athens County Evener Dr. Main Main

Song Fest at Asbury Church on Route 278

Logan hosts a song fest at Asbury United Methodist Church on Route 278 this Sunday at 2 p.m. Singers are invited to participate.

Logan Asbury United Methodist Church Route 278

New Petitions Filed With Athens County Elections Board

The Athens County Board of Elections received multiple petitions from candidates for local offices. Names include Esther Dailey Albany for County School Board Anita G Young Albany for Alexander Local John E Stand ley Glouster for Trimble Local and others across Trimble Buchtel Carthage and Canaan Two. Voters who moved must re register by Sept 22 to vote in November.

Athens County Board of Elections Esther Dailey Albany County School Board Anita G. Young Alexander Local John E. Standley Glouster Trimble Howard H. Garrell Coalville Federal Hocking R. Leonard Lent Jacksonville Judith Hall J. Floyd Williams Alexander Two Neil Niggemeyer Carthage Two John Sheskey Buchtel Beryl Richey Athens Route 3 Canaan Eugene Hogue Jr William Addis William Howe

Weather Forecast July 30 1971 Showers Widespread

Showers are forecast from the Gulf Coast to New England and inland to the Ohio Valley with parts of the Southwest also expecting rain. Warm in the South and East, cooler in the central region. High yesterday 80, low 56. humidity 88 percent at 9 am. precipitation totals include 3.80 inches this month and 20.25 inches this year.

Gulf Coast New England Ohio Valley

Bible School Schedule Set at Lancaster Street Church

Vacation Bible School is scheduled Aug. 26 with classes from 7 to 8:30 each evening for all ages including adults. Carl Lamp as educational director will supervise with Pat Hutton Beulah Smith Debbie Lamp Brenda Kiesling Beverly Lamp Lolly Lamp Shirley Jeffers Tina Jeffers Betty Pryor Jo Ann Pryor Bonnie Thompson Richard Jeffers Randy Lamp Richard Pryor Charles Jeffers. Transportation available for those who call 593-8444 or 593-7883.

Lancaster Street Church of Christ Carl Lamp Pat Hutton Beulah Smith Debbie Lamp Brenda Kiesling Beverly Lamp Lolly Lamp Shirley Jeffers Tina Jeffers Betty Pryor Jo Ann Pryor Bonnie Thompson Richard Jeffers Randy Lamp Richard Pryor Charles Jeffers

Grand Jury to Probe Ohio U Conflicts of Interest

Athens will host a special state grand jury to determine if criminal charges arise from Ohio University business dealings. Gov. Gilligan and Atty. Gen. Brown announced the plan, with three to four attorneys handling evidence, and the panel to hear testimony in secret.

Tom Price Messenger Athens Ohio University Ohio John J. Gilligan Atty William Brown Brown Athens County Common Pleas Court John W. Bolin Cleveland Plain Dealer Dayton Journal Herald Fred Johnson Gilligan-Brown Grand Jury the Plain Dealer Johnson Dwight Rutherford Rumac, Inc Lakeview Manor Ohio University Fund Rutherford Cleveland Fidelity National Life Insurance Co Columbus Journal Herald Rumac

Divorce Petitions Filed in Ohio Cases Across Several Counties

Divorces petitioned by Paul Martin of Gloucester against Shirley Martin in Columbus for gross neglect and extreme cruelty with custody claim for minor children. Thomas Williams Jr. of North Lancaster faces Connie A. Williams in Groveport for similar grounds and custody request. Louise Berry of Lamar challenges Earl Berry at 8 Franklin Avenue for gross neglect and cruelty. Lynda Deeter of Coolville sues Jack Deeter for similar grounds with custody request.

Paul Martin Glouster Shirley Martin Columbus Thomas Williams Jr N. Lancaster Connie A. Williams Groveport Louise T. Berry Lamar Earl R. Berry Franklin Ave Lynda Deeter Coolville Jack Deeter

Divorce Decree Awarded to Patricia Darlene Snyder in Jacksonville

Patricia Darlene Snyder of Jacksonville files for divorce from Ronald E. Snyder of Columbus citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The petition lists the couple as separated and seeks dissolution of marriage with relief as permitted by law.

Patricia Darlene Snyder Jacksonville Ronald E. Snyder Columbus

Happy Hustlers and Booster classes hold church picnics

The Happy Hustlers Sunday School group met at Roush and Watson Park for a picnic followed by a brief business meeting. The Booster Sunday School Class met at First Baptist Church basement for a pot luck dinner and a devotional led by Mrs. Ara Morris.

Racine Happy Hustlers Wesleyan United Methodist Church Roush Watson Park First Baptist Church Ara Morris Isabel Simpson Edna Pickens Marie Roush Ohio Leonard Lewis Canton George Neigler Kimelea Taylor Gallipolis Dick Young B. H. Cross Glouster Charley Mallory

Seven Counties Health Plan Begun in Athens Ohio

Five year health plan development for seven Southeastern Ohio counties starts in Athens with representatives from state and federal agencies meeting Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation staff. The group reviews submission formats for ARC and Public Health Service proposals as anticipation of ARC funding extension.

Ohio Athens Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Appalachian Regional Commission Public Health Service U. S. Department of Health, Education ARC OVHSF Hocking Vinton Meigs Jackson Lawrence Gallia Bruce Jackson Ohio Office of Appalachia State Development Department Francis Williamson Department of Health Bob O’neill Washington Terry O’connor Roy Armstrong The

Nixon eyes 1973 budget near 250 billion dollars

The Nixon administration plans about 250 billion dollars in fiscal 1973 under its full employment budget concept. Officials say deficits may be large but the approach aims to keep inflation in check by sustaining demand.

Washington Nixon Congress

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Jimmy Rutter Rutter Millfield Hocking River Grover Physical Education Center O’bleness Memorial Hospital Ser Mark. I. Perchick Board of Elections G. Richard Pryor SEARS William Morris Nick Curei Attorney General the Messenger Curci Mrs. Francis Morris Seo Bill Neikirk Associated Press SUN Bellorville Tri-County Technical College Nelsonville RCA Rgb RCA Corporation Cunningham Music Center
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