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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1977

Page

7

Assailant Sought After Girl Scouts Slain at Camp Scott

In Locust Grove Oklahoma officers hunted for a lone assailant after three Girl Scouts ages nine and ten were found dead at Camp Scott near Tulsa. Barbara Day said the camp hosted about 100 Scouts. autopsies planned to confirm cause of death while investigators noted possible sexual molestation and restraints.

Locust Grove Okla Waynes County Glen “Pete” Weaver Camp Scott Tulsa Barbara Day Ted Lempke

Births in Nelsonville and nearby areas reported by hospital

A list of newborns and parents from Athens Trimble The Plains Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding towns. Families named include Grames Russell Gragham Sharon Starlin Lance Bennik Nickie Joseph and many more. The note also records several discharged patients and dismissed cases.

Sharon Starlin Lance Bennik Nickie Joseph Dwight Scott Phyllis Rosenberger Athens Eleanor Lanning Cleo McCallister the Plains Theresa Kidwell Frank Grubbs George Keirns Glouster Martha Breeze Bill Hall Nelsonville John Hopkins Amesville Mary Davis Trimble Helen Hall Radcliff

Community Group Activities in Athens Area Tonight

A roundup of public events in Athens County includes the First Annual Chamber of Commerce gathering on West Union Street with fried chicken and fish fry, games, prizes, and entertainment by the New Vinton County Frog Whompers. Al-Anon meets at the Church of the Good Shepherd lounge. Various lodges, clubs, and society meetings follow across Glouster, Nelsonville, The Plains, and Trimble with meals, potlucks, and degrees.

Athens City Chamber of Commerce Athens County West Union Street Jaycees Vinton County Athens Chamber of Commerce Ohio University Inn Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Paramythia Lodge F&am Athens Masonic Temple

Two Women Hurt When Car Flips Into Lake Logan

Hocking County deputies report Wanda Willard 22 and Karen Grays 21 of Lancaster were injured when the car driven by Michael J. Williams 21 rolled on a curve and landed in Lake Logan at about 4 30 a m Williams was uninjured and cited for excessive speed.

Lake Logan Hocking County Williams

Car and items recovered after two breakings

A stolen car found wrecked on Grant Street in Middleport and some items from two break ins at Dan Thompson Ford occur. The theft at Tom Rue Motors yielded no recovered money. Police report vandalism and theft occurred Sunday night with partial recovery.

Middleport Tom Rue Motors Grant Street Dan Thompson Ford Motor Co

Route 7 Closure and Local Park Ordinance Report

Route 7 near Cheshire railroad tracks is closed today and may continue tomorrow for ConRail track repairs. Detours route drivers via Route 554 or Silver Memorial Bridge and Pomeroy Mason Bridge. Nelsonville enacts lawn mowing ordinance requiring neat cuts in June and August with noncompliance costs added to taxes.

Cheshire ConRail Rutland Silver Memorial Bridge Pomeroy- Mason Bridge Nelsonville Violet Hollenbaugh

Weather summary for Tuesday June 14 1977

Ohio University data show a low of 61 and a high of 90 last year. today 61 with a 0.02 inch rainfall yesterday and 0.88 inches this month. Southeast Ohio forecast calls for Partly tonight and Wednesday with showers 20 percent. extended outlook notes warming to upper 80s and low 90s by Saturday.

Ohio University Geography Department C L. Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Ohio North Central Great Lakes

Emergency Runs to O'Bleness Hospital

Athens fire squad dispatched at 12 42 p m for Debbie Brown 17 Newark from 3 Dairy Lane after cut hand while washing dishes aboard, transported to O'Bleness General Hospital for treatment.

Debbie Brown Newark Dairy Lane O'Bleness

Gallipolis Couple Die in Wellsville Area Crash

An elderly Gallipolis couple John S. Baker 71 and Alice Rosebud Baker 71 died in a three life wreck near Wellsville Ohio on Route 213. Agnes McMillen 70 also perished and George McMillen 71 survived in guarded condition. The truck driver escaped injury and was not cited. The Bakers were active in local churches and civic groups. The McMillens were from Gallipolis and are survived by two.

Gallipolis Wellsville Ohio John S. Baker Alice Rosebud Baker Agnes McMillen State Highway Patrol George McMillen East Liverpool McMillens McMillen Baker Gallia County Fletcher and Nettie Moore McDaniel Wagner Order of Eastern Star White Shrine Riverside Study Club English Club OES Layfayette Shrine Retired Teachers Association

Multiple court notices and obituaries from Ohio county records

Results list numerous offenders with charges for possession of marijuana disorderly conduct by intoxication resisting arrest and various traffic offenses. Individuals named include Delores White Nelsonville Vala Crabtree Convoy Lynita Mills Crook Halls Raymond Malvin Columbus Sandy May Athens Larry Barnhart Guysville Leonard Coates Glouster Abdul Davoudpour Stobart Amesville Strobish others. Headlines also note funeral services for Lillie Nelson Logan and Franklin Mossbarger Gallipolis with times and locations for services and visitations.

Delores White Nelsonville Sheriff's Department Vala J. Crabtree Lynita Mills Crook Halls Stanley Shoe Store Raymond Malvin Columbus Sandy May Athens Fox Lake Division of Wildlife Larry E. Barnhart Guysville Leonard Coates Grosvenor St Carmella L. Hook Glouster Abdul H. Davoudpour Tiffin Hall James N. Schultz Hockingport James A. Lee Joshua T. Gammon Marietta John R. Stobart Amesville Larry E. Cochran the Plains Janice St. Lee Brooklyn Ohio Gary S. Carr Bessamer Larry E. Craft Urichsville George W. Dawson Jr St Clairsville Raymond Gooch Gallipolis Jeffrey E. Mills Richard E Redman Newark Eugene L Reed Jr Uniontown Marion R. Rhoads Logan Larry Scarbrough Napoleon Rosemary M. Sebek Byesville Mark H Tanner Martin C. Watz Worthington Marion J. Wells North Ridgeville Lillie Pearl Nelson East St Hocking Valley Community Hospital Virginia John and Mary Ward McClanahen Dewey Carl Nelson Ralph Anthony James Toledo Clyde Nina) Looney Delaware Ted Ester) Cook Jack Easter) Elliott Lawrence Maxine) Starr Raymond Jo Ann) Turner Ell Matney Baltimore Leonard-Lyke Funeral Home Smith Chapel

Two Men Sought for Burglary in Ross County

Hocking County deputies arrested Bernard Rogert Scott and Edward Lee Scott on Pole Ridge Road near South Salem. Both 21 and from Portsmouth and Lucasville are wanted for burglary in Ross County. One is also listed as a Florida fugitive.

Bloomingville Ross County Fisher Edward Lee Scott Florida Bernard Scott Kentucky

Ray clinic escape dominates King case as investigators question inmates

House Assassinations Committee investigators spent over three hours with prison officials on Ray’s escape from a King case jail. Ray remained silent as Deputy Counsel Lehner and Edward Evans discussed potential talks with Ray and his lawyer Jack Kershaw. Gov. Blanton seeks custody change citing federal limits on solitary confinement.

House King Ray Lane Ray Blanton Carter Blanton

Castro Frees 10 Americans from Cuban jails

Ten Americans jailed in Cuba on drug charges were released and flown home from Havana to Mexico City. The U.S. Embassy said six of the freed had been arrested in 1975 and were serving terms, while four were arrested this year but not yet sentenced. The release followed a June 3 agreement to set up lower level missions, though not part of a deal. One freed prisoner, Albert Polange, said he lost 25 pounds and described being charged with various offenses after a plane he was piloting developed electrical problems.

Mexico City Cuba Fidel Castro Castro Havana U.S State Department United States Eisenhower Carter Albert Polange New York Polange

Pomeroy Squadmen Deliver Baby En Route to Hospital

Mrs Carol Graten of Welch Town Road near Pomeroy gave birth in the Pomeroy Emergency Squad vehicle at 7 21 p m Monday while en route to Holzer Medical Center. Police officer Byrne Vaughan and another squad member delivered the infant girl, then both mother and baby were taken to Holzer.

Pomeroy Carol Graten Welch Town Road Holzer Medical Center

Free Beltone hearing aid offer from Beltone Electronics

A Beltone ad in Chicago offers a free non operating model of its smallest hearing aid to anyone replying. It claims many hearing problems can be helped and promises no cost or obligation. Send to Dept. 9189 Beltone Electronics Corp 4201 W Victoria Chicago IL 60646.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp W. Victoria Illinois

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