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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1977

Page

12

Area death notices from several Ohio towns

Obituaries list residents from New Straitsville Shadyside Rutland Athens Gallipolis and Jacksonville. Key individuals include Mrs. Claiee G Ward 57 a New Straitsville cook. Thomas Henry Morgan Sr. 79 of Shadyside. Lawrence A Hysell 60 of Middleport. Warren Jim Bennett 55 of Athens. Andrew Fussell Phillips 62 Crown City. Mona K Seulock 69 Jacksonville. Services held at local churches and funeral homes with interments at local cemeteries.

Shadyside Thomas Henry Morgan Sr Wheeling W.va Oil Spring Basil Emily Jonas Morgan Lincoln Avenue United Methods Church Charles F Thomas, Jr Fraiser, Mich Robert E Virginia Beach Joseph Budzik James Moore Fred Detroit Mich Jack Denver Colo Edith Patterson Oxford Mildred Adams Mary Ellen Walter C. Bauknecht Larry Draper Powhatan Cemetery Athens Warren Jim) Bennett Sugar Creek O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Ames Two Harry Julia Johnson Bennett Allen Chauncey Floyd Rolland Lancaster the Plains Audrey Wilson Adria Rosenberg Fostoria Geneva Graham Bonnie Lowery Columbus Lewis Elza Hughes Funeral Home Glenn Collins Augustine Gallipolis Andrew Fussell Phillips Crown City St. Mary’s Hospital Hun Glenwood Jack and City Marlyn Nancy) Mooney David Jeannett) Polly Kananga Roger Jean) Lemley Salt Lake City Utah Robert Ronnie Richard Randy Edward Francis Goldie) Northup Mount Zion Church Chester Lemley Swan Creek Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral

Prince Andrew Finishes Two Terms At Lakefield College

Prince Andrew, 17, second in line to the throne, completed two terms at Lakefield College and is in grade 12. Headmaster Terry Guest says he is making excellent progress. He left Friday for Britain to join in the Silver Jubilee celebrations.

Prince Andrew Lakefield Ontario Lakefield College Terry Guest Andrew Great Britain

Meat price surge expected by fall

USDA and livestock experts have long predicted higher meat prices. They foresee a moderate rise next fall as factors push up costs for beef pork and other meats.

USDA

Southeast Ohio Weather Summary and Forecast

The Southeast Ohio forecast calls for clear cool tonight with mid to upper 40s lows and mostly sunny, warmer conditions Friday reaching mid 70s. Extended outlook shows fair weekend, chance of thunderstorms Monday with highs in 70s to 80s and cool nights.

Ohio West Central West Lake Shore East Lake Shore East Central Cleveland Great Lakes Lower Michigan

Swimming Lessons Planned in Wellston Summer Program

Wellston Recreation Director Ron Hudson announced summer swimming lessons start June 20 with a new pre beginners program for ages two to five. Regular classes cover beginner to senior lifesaving, second session begins July 11 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Senior lifesaving for ages 15 and up meets Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Permission slips available at Lake Alma second beach Mondays 9 to 11 a.m. Shevawn Reffett of McArthur leads the lessons.

Wellston Ron Hudson Lake Alma Shevawn Reffett of McArthur

Hospital notes list new births and names across Ohio towns

A long list details births and new additions for families in Athens Glouster Nelsonville Amesville Chauncey Albany Racine and surrounding areas. Names include Richard Vedder Thomas Swinehart David Callihan Douglas Hockman Terry Weaver Cindy Guseman Margaret Hynes Elmer Persinger John Kutta Alma Johnson Olive Calentine Nancy Plona Margaret Clatworthy and many more.

Richard Vedder Athens Thomas Swinehart David Callihan Glouster Douglas Hockman Jackson Terry Weaver Cindy Guseman Charles Young Cindy Moore Margaret Hynes Elmer Persinger John Kutta Christopher Lower Alma Johnson Lou Alien Nelsonville Olive Calentine Amesville Dorothy Blackford Chauncey Joanna Stout Albany Nancy Plona Brook Park

Flag Day Picnic Set by Meigs Chapter DAR

Jonathan Meigs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will host its annual Flag Day picnic Friday at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thereon Johnson near Racine. Guest speaker Boyd Ruth of the Meigs County Soil Conservation Service will discuss. New officers will be installed. members bring a covered dish. Hostesses are Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Paul Eich, and Mrs. Robert Ashley.

Pomeroy Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Thereon Johnson Racine Boyd Ruth Meigs County Soil Conservation Service Johnson Paul Eich Robert Ashley

Community events listing for Athens county and nearby groups

Annual Women’s picnic at Erma Jagers home with BPW president visiting. Bishopville 470 F&AM meets 7:30 pm at Masonic Temple. Glouster Garden Club 7:30 pm at Parkook Saenrene. Bishopville Missionary Society 9:30 am Church of Christ. FAP EMS Station 7 pm Glouster. Jacksonville Old Settlers Senior Citizens potluck 6 pm. Marcelite Rebekah Lodge 7:30 pm IOOF Temple with Twig 6 candy sale. Liberty on sale date change. Saturday Pony rides 3 to 6 pm Athens City Recreation Center 3% per ride. Seddie Riders H Club music by Pedal Pickers 8 pm to midnight admission $1. under 12 free.

Erma Jagers BPW Athens County Bishopville Lodge F&am Glouster Garden Club Bishopville Missionary Society Church of Christ FAP Ems Station Glouster Jacksonville Old Settlers Senior Citizens Club Channel 5 Action Team Athens City Recreation Center Seddie Riders +H Club Gail Tabler

Bylaws Discussed at Glouster Kiwanis Meeting

Glouster Kiwanis Club held an education session at Hotel Gordon led by Dan Teater secretary. He outlined proposed Kiwanis International constitution and bylaws amendments to be presented at the Dallas International Convention June 26 to 29. A report covered last Saturdays street sale of light bulbs and popcorn for youth service projects. Announcement noted the Kiwanis Ohio District Convention to be in Cleveland at the Plaza Hotel in August 2024.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Dan Teater Kiwanis International Dallas Texas Kiwanis Ohio Cleveland Plaza Hotel

Bell's Profits Skyrocketed in 1976 Across Ohio

Ohio Bell Telephone profits rose 73 percent or 45 million in 1976, part of a 28 percent profit gain across 13 major utilities. Revenues climbed 14 percent to 6 billion, with Columbia Gas of Ohio posting a 31 percent jump to 150 million. Public Utilities Commission rate increases of 665 million were cited as a factor.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Bell Telephone Co Consumer Counsel Philip Miller Ohio Bell Miller Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel William Spratley PUCO New Post Consumers’ Counsel Office Spratley

Chief Warns Homeowners About Repairs

Police Chief Ted Jones cautions homeowners to watch for home painting and repair scams this summer. He notes fraud cases where contractors are paid in advance and then leave town, urging callers to contact the police department for an investigation.

Ted Jones Jones

New Lexington Day Care Cook Opening Listed

The Tri County Community Action Agency seeks a cook for the New Lexington Day Care Center. Five hours daily, Monday through Friday, at $2.30 per hour. Applications available at the center or CAA offices on Route 550 in New Lexington. due by June 17.

Tri-County Community Action Agency New Lexington CAA Route 550

Nelsonville Class Reunion and Harvest Dance Plans

Mrs Verna Cable Francis has returned to Virginia Beach after visiting Nelsonville. She attended the Class of 1957 Nelsonville High School reunion and the 99th annual alumni banquet. Visitors included former residents Floyd Sherrick and daughter, Richard Barson, Sara Dezso, Velma Dezso and others. The Twig IV Guild met at Mrs Shirley Theisen’s home for a wiener roast. Harvest Dance is planned for Sept 24 with the Feelings as musicians. August meeting will finalize arrangements.

Verna (Cable) Francis Nelsonville Virginia Beach Irene Cable Adams St Francis Nelsonville High School Ether Beverage Chestnut St Floyd Sherrick Margie Dezso Cincinnati Richard Barson Columbus John Dezso Sacramento Calif Phi Markoff Ella Dezso Canal Winchester Velma Weaver Dezso Lancaster Twig IV Mount St. Mary Hospital

Churches Are Topic for Women's Club Meeting

Nelsonville Presbyterian Women discuss ecumenical church formation and ministerial roles. Mrs Blair highlights medical ministers and their services. Mrs Hartley reviews A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller and compares shepherd to the Lord. Serepta Circle serves refreshments.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Women's Presiding Roger Johnson Blair John M. Hartley Phillip Keller Serepta Circle

Court fines and bonds list for several Ohio towns

A compilation of court actions shows Wilbur Ward of Middleport fined for driving while intoxicated and Lee Ramey of Pomeroy for leaving the scene, with various bond forfeitures and traffic offenses across Pomeroy Mason Minersville and surrounding areas. The record also notes a parcel transfer list and multiple property lot transfers in Middleport and nearby towns.

Wilbur Ward Middleport Lee Ramey Pomeroy William Barnhart James Morris Minersville John Roush Jr Mason John Ashley Columbus Ricky R. Taylor Hovatter William Walters E. Clark Roger L. Nelson James E. Ferguson Harold Scareberry Blyth J Theiss Racine Charles M. Denny Jackson

Campers Prepare for 1977 National Jamboree

Kootage Area Council trains 40 scouts at Camp Kootage in July for Moraine State Park Pennsylvania Aug. 3 9 national jamboree. Frank Cain jamboree committee chairman says training aims to familiarize boys and leaders with jamboree life to maximize the experience.

Kootage Area

Weekend Crowds Cost Athens Police Over $1600

Athens Police Department spent just over $1600 to handle crowds on Court Street over two weekend nights. Police Chief Ted Jones reported overtime for off duty officers totaled 1118.21 dollars and knee knocker baton costs reached 487.50 dollars.

Athens Court Street Ted Jones Jones

Lions Club Auction Set Saturday in Nelsonville

The annual Lions Club Auction will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Baird's Lot at Canal and Fulton Streets. Auctioneer Lloyd Dillinger will sell items including 2,000 new bricks a juke box and grab bags. Proceeds fund Lions Club charities and lunch will be available.

Nelsonville Lions Club Baird's Canal Fulton Streets Lloyd Dillinger

Carter Calls for Annual Tax Return Audit During Presidency

President Carter favors yearly full scale audits of his income tax returns while in office and invites IRS review. Vice President Mondale hasn t stated support and White House aides say an annual audit would be acceptable. The IRS audit of Carter s 1975 return was ongoing with no stated reasons and no findings disclosed.

Washington Carter Internal Revenue Service White House Walter F. Mondale IRS al Eisele Bert Lance Rex Granum Jody Powell Gramum Robert Perry Americus Plains Powell Perry Harvey Hill Atlanta Robert Lipshutz Granum

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