Mason County Board Hires Two For Transportation Roles
Mason County Board of Education acts to hire J. L. Watterson Sr. as general foreman of transportation maintenance and Jack Crank as supervisor and director of a county drivers education program and attendance director. The meeting also notes the resignation of Lowell Cook as vocational director, effective July 6, and transfers Olston Wright to Wahama High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Roush
Point Pleasant
J. L. Watterson Sr
Jack Crank
Mason County Board of Education
Mason County Vocational
Lowell Cook
Michael Whalen
Whalen
Bill Withers
Cook
Watterson
Crank
Harry Siders
Ted Stevens
Olston Wright
Wahama High School
Stevens
Department of Natural Resources
Billy Steele
Leon
Hartford
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Charles Chambers
Jack Lovejoy
Steele
Elizabeth Ohlinger
Maxine Lathey
Reba Woodrum
Geraldine Greer
Carolyn Morrison
Kitty McDermitt
Jean Taylor
Charles Eschenaur
Supt
Gary Conley
Two Hart In Hocking Accident
Two people were injured in a Route 93 crash near New Straitsville. Roxie J. Hodge 33 driving left of center struck ply wood with pottery, hit a yard tree and a utility pole, then was treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital along with passenger Lorena Vincent 18 for cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Springfield
Hocking County
Pauli Hartman
Hartman
Roxie J. Hodge
New Straitsville
Jeanette Adkins
Lorena Vincent
E. Main Street
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Hodge
Vincent
Destruction Charge Is Dismissed At Ohio University
Charges against Ohio University student John S. Bird were dismissed for insufficient evidence. Bird, 142 James Hall, faced malicious destruction of property at a McDonald’s Drive-In. In a separate case, Stalla M. Cooper, 51, of Pomeroy pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $25 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens County
Roger Jones
John S. Bird
James Hall
McDonald’s
Alvin Bennink Jr
Stalla M. Cooper
Pomeroy
Athens City
Window smashed at 51 Club in Point Pleasant
Police report a plate glass window at the 51 Club on Main Street smashed around 2 30 a m Friday by unknown outside person. Window valued about 250 dollars. Arthur Hall, Deanville, a World War II veteran, hospitalized in Huntington VA Hospital, improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
51 Club
Main Street
Nelsonville
Arthur Hall
Deanville
Veterans Administration Hospital
Huntington
W. Va
Nona Craft 93 Glouster Area Death Notice
Mrs. Nona C. Craft 93 of 49 Spring St Glouster died Friday in O Bleness Memorial Hospital Born in Athens County she was a former Glouster village treasurer and a longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star The Rothwell Club and a Methodist Church widow of editor William A Craft She leaves son Alfred Lake Forest Ill daughter Phillis Dillon four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Services Sunday 2 30 p m Van Fossen Funeral Home burial West Union Street Cemetery Athens Friends may call Saturday 2 4 p m and 7 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Nona C. Craft
Spring St
O’bleness Memorial
Athens County
William
Ruth Southerton Blackstone
Craft
Methodist Church
The
Order of Eastern Star
Rothwell Club
Alfred
Lake Forest
Ill
Phillis Dillon
William A
Glouster Press
the Messenger
van Fossen
Gary Ritts
West Union Street
Athens
Funeral services set for Marian C. Henshaw
Marian C. Henshaw 45 a former Nelsonville resident will be buried at Green Lawn Cemetery after services at Johnson Funeral Home Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev Roy Ballard and Rev John Minsker will officiate with no calling hours prior to the service. She died Tuesday at Elkview West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Marian C. Henshaw
Johnson Funeral Home
Gallia Sheriff Records Tractor Shaft Theft Report
Stanley Shafer of Cheshire reported to the Gallia County Sheriff a stolen shaft from a farm tractor on Friday. He said his tractor and bushhog were moved and a $65 shaft removed from the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Fire department responds to gas overflow on street
A pumper company was sent to 15 S Court St at 11 42 a m Thursday to flush gasoline from the street after fuel overflowed from a truck tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Court St
Glouster Man Killed As Car Rolls On Him
Norman E. Jenkins a 64 year old Glouster resident died at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital from injuries after his 1963 auto rolled forward while he worked on the radiator along State Route 13 seven miles north of Chauncey. He was treated for multiple fractures and internal injuries and died at 10 p.m. His survivors include his wife three sons three daughters and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Van Fossen Funeral Home with burial in Glouster Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Jenkins
St. Route 13
Chauncey
State Highway Patrol
Jenkins
Athens County
William and
Nettie Harper Jenkins
Ohio University
Mary Lucille Palmer Jenkins
Norman
Robert
Paul
Glouster
Joan Holmes
Faye Mayle
Karen Jenkins
Albany woman Nell Coe 89 dies at O'Bleness Memorial
Nell Coe 89 of Albany died Friday morning at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. She was a longtime Albany resident, member of Alexander Presbyterian Church, survived by two sons Allen and John, four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and sister Margaret Swift. predeceased by husband Perry. Private family funeral Sunday with calling hours after 1 p.m. Saturday at Bigony Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Nell Coe
O’bleness Memorial
Athens
George
Melissa Allen
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Allen
John
Lima
Margaret Swift
Perry
Bigony Funeral Home
Huntington Girl Injured Jumping From Truck
Carla Gunnoe 15, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Huffman of Letart, was hurt Thursday night when she jumped from a moving truck and landed on her head. She was taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital and later transferred to St Marys Hospital in Huntington after an outing with her grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart
Carla Gunnoe
Clarence Huffman
Huntington
Pleasant Valley Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fire crews respond to motor smoking at Dougherty Lease
Logan Fire Department rushed to the Dougherty Lease east of Old Town Creek Thursday at 11 43 a m. Firefighters found an electric motor smoking on arrival and reported the fire as under control. The lease is owned by the Kentucky Drilling and Operating Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Fire Department
Dougherty
Old Town Creek
Kentucky Drilling and Operating Co
Auto Kills Deer Near Point Pleasant
A deer was struck and killed by a car at 11 30 p m Thursday on Route 35 five miles south of Point Pleasant. The driver Gary L Pyle 33 Corning Ohio struck the deer after it ran across the highway in front of his vehicle according to the Mason County Sheriff's Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Gary L. Pyle
Corning
Ohio
Mason County Sheriff’s Department
Gallipolis Driver Arrested For Dwi After Crash
Police in Point Pleasant arrest Kenneth W. McDaniel 28 for driving while intoxicated after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Sandra Sue McDaniel at 2327 Lincoln Ave. The impact occurred as McDaniel pulled away from the curb in front of her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
City
Gallipolis
Lincoln Ave
Sandra Sue McDaniel
Kenneth W. McDaniel
Immunizations in Mason County Reach 183 in May
Mason County health nurses report 183 immunizations in May covering polio measles smallpox typhoid diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough. Fourteen women attended family planning clinics with Dr Grubb and Dr Slack. Nurses made 14 school visits teaching health classes and performed 33 dental screenings with 23 dental exams completed. Nine vision referrals and 47 home and office visits were noted. Hilbert and Sayre attended the Huntington public health conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Mary Lynch
Jessie Sayre
Mary Hilbert
Health Department
John Grubb
Richard Slack
Huntington
Man Charged In Robbery Of Trucker
Gallia County Sheriff's Department arrested Melvin Kirby 29 of Mill Creek Road in connection with the Thursday robbery of Michigan truck driver Tom Arnott 42 in an isolated Route 218 area. Kirby appeared in Gallipolis Municipal Court and posted a $250 bond after seeking a continuance. He is one of several men alleged to have robbed Arnott of about $400 and a watch. Authorities also arrested Judy Chapman 22 of Patriot Route 2 on two assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Sheriff’s Department
Judy Chapman
Patriot Route 2
Wisconsin Driver Cited After Richland Ave Collision
City police cited Perry T. Schwartz a 30 year old Oak Creek Wisconsin man after his northbound car struck the rear of Richard Dooler s car on Richland Ave near Humble Gas Station. Schwartz suffered a cut to his left eyelid and both vehicles had extensive damage. He was charged with failure to yield the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Richland Ave
Humble
Perry T. Schwartz
Oak Creek
Wis
Richard Dooler
the Plains
Schwartz
Public Sale Notice in Athens County Probate Division
The Estate of Virgil C. McLain offers for sale a 1969 Ford Dump Truck F703E red, appraised value 4. Bids in sealed envelopes to Geraldine McLain Administratrix at LAVELLE AND VANITY Athens Ohio 45701. Sale July 10 1971 at 10:00 a.m. Cash or certified check required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Common Pleas Probate
Athens County
Ohio
Virgil C. McLain
Geraldine McLain
Lavelle
Vanity
Athens
Lavelle and
Britons Adopt Fridges Slower Than Earlier Years
Fifty eight percent of British homes had refrigerators last year compared with forty seven percent in 1967. The data reflects growing household modernization and energy use trends across the United Kingdom.
Appointment of Max F. Hemsley as Administrator
Max F. Hemsley of Jacksonville Ohio 45740 appointed Administrator of the Estate of Max L. Hemsley late of Jacksonville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated June 21 1971. John W. Bolin Judge Court of Common Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max F. Hemsley
Jacksonville
Ohio
Max L. Hemsley
Athens County
John W. Bolin
Court of Common Pleas
Sealed bids sought for estate real estate in Trimble Ohio
Sealed bids are invited by Rowland Bridgewater and Robe for the Anna McKee estate in Trimble Township Athens County Ohio. The 6.02 acre tract described with measurements and a lease to Sunday Creek Company from 1906 is appraised at 1000 dollars and must bring at least that amount. Bids due July 2 1971 at 12 noon with right to reject all bids. Margaret Lyons Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland, Bridgewater & Robe
Athens
Ohio
Margaret Lyons
Anna McKee
Trimble
Fraction
Trimble Township
Said
William Moody
Sunday Creek Company
Athens County
Administratrx
Athens City bids for fence at Water Treatment Plant
The City of Athens invites sealed bids by July 2 1971 for 1350 feet of six foot No 9 chain link fence with 12 inch double strand barbed wire one four foot walk gate and three twelve foot gates to enclose the Water Treatment Plant at 389 West State Street. Bids require a 10 percent bond or certified check, bonds returned if rejected, or upon contract execution. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. Dwight D Robinson Safety Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of Public Service Safety
Athens
Ohio
Athens City
West State Street
Dwight D. Robinson
Sheriff sale of Wonder Hills lot in Athens Ohio
In Athens County Ohio first federal savings and loan association of Zanesville sues Thomas and Joanne Pietras. The property at 10 Carol Lane Wonder Hills subdivision is appraised at 22500 dollars and must sell for at least 15000 cash at public auction July 1 1971 1 30 PM at the east door of Athens County Courthouse. Harold E Shields sheriff and Joseph B Vanity attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Pietras
Joanne Pietras
Court House
Athens
Ohio
Wats
Wonder Hills
Athens County
Recorders Office
Carol Lane
Harold E. Shields
In Memoriam and Obituaries Note
Obituaries and memorial notices appear in this section with dates and names. Flowers and memorials are noted for loved ones, with services and times where given.
Rates and Information for Classified Ads
Publisher reserves rights to edit or reject copy. Ads must fit class ad style. Corrections issued the first possible edition. Rate per word per day with a 16 word minimum.
Auction of farm equipment tied to Elliott case in Athens County
An alias execution directs a public sale on July 8 1971 at 1 30 p m on Township Road 117 Carthage Township Athens County Ohio. Items include a 1952 Assembly Trailer Semi Pole a 1957 Willys Jeep a 1962 International PAC122SB a 1962 Ford 156 Cab and Chassis all to satisfy a Peoples Bank of Nelsonville claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester D. Elliott
John Westfall
Hazel Westfall
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Hazel Westwall
Rt. 50
Carthage
Willys Jeep
International PA
Peoples Bank of
Nelsonville
Harold E. Shields
Inventories and Appraisements Filed in Athens County Court
Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division suspends hearing on inventories and appraisements until July 12 1971 at 9 00 a m for several estates including Emory W Allen Emma Dailey Alonzo B Figgins Max L Hemsley Isaac Eddy Lantz Wayne F Welch Malvern Wilson with exceptions due by five days before the hearing. Harold J Rose judge Potti L Weaver deputy clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Court OF Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Emory W. Allen
Emma Dailey
Alonzo B. Figgins
Max L. Hemsley
Isaac Eddy Lantz
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Mason County Board
Point Pleasant Junior High
Jimmie Joe Wedge
New Haven Little League
New Haven
A. O. Powers
Point Pleasant High School
Hannan High School
West Columbia
Vocational Technical
Virginia Welding Supply Co
Linden Miller
Central
David Bennett
Wahama
Janet Bennett
Larry Rainey
Evelyn Jewell
Marie Moore
North Point
Orsin
Roy Lloyd
Hannan Elementary
ESEA
Cable Television Co
Nixon
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Indiana
Hart
Hocking
Henshaw Services
Mrs
Mason
L. Alan Goldsberry
State of Ohio
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Zanesville
Action Adindex
Monet
Sole
Messenger
Montmorency
Brown
St. Rt
Malta
Pennsville
Robert Bently
Old Rt
Walgreen
West State Freewill Baptist Church
W. State Street
Kerr Hunter Hardware
South Court
Eeeener
the Peoples Bank
Nelsonville, Ohio
Richland Avenue
Pleasant Hill Road
Joe
Max
Franklin Co
Charlie Childs
Munn’s Grocery
Broad Street
State
Stimson Avenue
C. E. Sheridan
Amesville
Bradford Auction Co
Critt
Bradford
Racine
Millfield
Brown Ave
Eden Place
R. J. Bauman
Laurel Run Road
Rt. Soa
Barlow
Billie Proctor
Jim Smith
Kuhl
U.S. Route 7
Plains
Lee
Concanville
Rt. 50 East
Cal Seas
Weddole
Joe Hessler
Dor
M Auction
W. State St
Duncan Physfe
Col
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