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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1975

Page

9

Arrests after Wilkesville melee leave one injured

Four men were arrested and one man treated after a several hour disturbance in Wilkesville. Charges pending in Vinton County Court include disorderly conduct and property destruction. A vehicle damaged a Wilkesville cruiser during the fray. one man was treated and released from hospital. More arrests possible.

Wilkesville Vinton County James Wooddell Athens County Kenney Chuts Delno McClure Mike Hensley

Portland area death notices list multiple obituaries

Martha L. Rose 75 of Portland Route 1 died at home. Survived by sons Warren and Guy, daughters Grace Earich Thelma Walton Evelyn Holter, sister, 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Services at Carmel United Methodist Church. Burial Sutton Methodist Cemetery. Violet L. Snyder 66 of New Straitsville died at Perry County Home after illness. Survived by daughter Louise McBroom, sons Lawrence and Ronald Ellis, stepson Raymond Ellis, siblings, 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Services Monday 2 p.m. in Humphrey Funeral Chapel. Samuel H. Chick Stewart 63 of Logan died in Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Survived by wife Roxie, sons Terry and Robert, daughter Shirley, 10 grandchildren, brothers Joseph, Frank, Richard, William, sisters Alice Green Ethel Hawkins Melva Brown Estella Walker Jean Upgrove. Services Monday 11 a.m. at Heinlein Funeral Home. Otto Leonard Strauss 78 of Pomeroy died today. Survived by wife Abbie Strauss, daughter Margaret Leve, three brothers, three grandchildren, one great grandchild. Arrangements by Ewing Funeral Home.

Martha Rose Portland Martha L. Rose David Harriett Cox Conger Carmel United Methodist Church Warren Rose Racine Guy Rose Dean Grace) Earich Westerville Thelma Walton Tommy Evelyn) Holter John Somerville Winter Garden Fla Theodore Rose Freeland Norris Sutton Methodist Church Ewing Funeral Home New Straitsville Violet L. Snyder Perry County New Lexington Zanesville Everett Taylor W.H. Hyde Nelsonville Orval Snyder Louise McBroom Logan Lawrence Ellis Columbus Ronald Ellis Gallipolis Raymond Ellis Norman Taylor Middlefield George Taylor Oberlin Humphrey Frank Cheesebrew Shawnee Cemetery Hocking County Samuel and Estella Mae Winburn Stewart Central Elementary New Citizens Bank Stewart Roxie M. Dexter Stewart Terry H Detroit Mich Robert L Harry Shirley) Jackson Joseph Frank Richard Lancaster William Rochester N.Y Charles Alice) Green Ethel) Hawkins Melva Brown Raymond Estella) Walker Yellow Springs Jean) Upgrove New York State Heinlein R. W. Faulkner Oak Grove Cemetery Pomeroy Otto Leonard Strauss Peacock Ave John Margaret Strauss Abbie Hecox Strauss Margaret Ann) Leve Mequon Wis Charles J. Strauss Arthur J. Strauss Middleport William L. Strauss Edward Strauss

Weather Summary Friday June 27 1975 Readings and Sun Times

High yesterday 83 low today 67. High a year ago 71 low 51. Humidity today 9 inches above normal by 6.88 inches. Sunset 9 p.m. sunrise 6 05 a.m. Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level 30.07 rising. Data from Ohio University Geography Department and Mrs C L Colmer U S Weather Observer.

Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer U.S

Notable figures among recent deaths noted across cities

Jonathan Peck 30 reporter in Santa Maria Calif found shot to death in his home authorities believe he killed himself. Benny Bass 70 boxing champion died in Elkins Park Pa after a long career with 400 fights and 59 knockouts. George Morris 69 abstract artist killed in a car collision in Stockbridge Mass his works shown in major museums. Msgr Jose Maria Escriva de Balaguer 73 founder of Opus Dei died in Rome. Rev Glen E Thompson 47 United Methodist leader committed suicide in Olathe Kan by biking under a moving cement truck. William D Haylon 62 former McDonnell Aircraft public relations head died of a brain tumor in West Hartford Conn. Findlay College student graduate noted in Oak Hill ceremony.

Benny Bass Elkins Park Bass George Morris Yale New Haven Conn Escriva de Balaguer Rome Jose Maria Escriva de Balaguer Opus Dei Glen E. Thompson Olathe Kan Glen E. Thompson Kansas City, Kan United Methodist Conference Thompson William D. Haylon West Hartford McDonnell Aircraft Corp

Milwaukee Churches Seek Unlimited Beer Licenses Stir Beertown Dispute

Eight Roman Catholic churches in Milwaukee apply for unlimited beer licenses provoking a lawsuit by the Wisconsin Tavernkeepers Association. The bar owners fear churches could operate nightly beer sales for bingo and social events, potentially hurting taverns economically.

Carl Schetter Wisconsin Tavernkeepers Association Milwaukee Wis William Cousins The Tavernkeepers Association Schetter Sebastian Beertown

Bond in arson case seen as heavy for poor

In Bridgeport Connecticut Reverend David Bubar 47 Memphis Tennessee walked into the jail visitors room after an eight day hunger strike protesting high bail. He faced a $100000 bond with $90000 in securities and publicity over the Spongeb Rubber plant arson case. Bubar claims innocence and vows to set an example for those facing pretrial confinement. He denied consuming anything but water during the fast until Wednesday. The minister described the infirmary as comfortable and the jail wing as an electronic horror chamber due to loud rock music.

Bridgeport, Conn FBI David Bubar Memphis Tenn Evening Sentinel Ansonia Sentinel Bubar Shelton Sponge Rubber Products Co Pennsylvania Sponge Rubber Superior Court George A. Laden Babar Bridgeport Charles Moeller

Keith Black Appointed Assistant in COAD Senior Nutrition Program

Keith Black of Gallipolis is named administrative assistant to Marilyn Grant, director of COAD Senior Nutrition Program. A Rio Grande College 1975 graduate, he will help develop resources, assist site managers, and liaison with agencies serving senior citizens for hot noonday meals in 31 Appalachian Ohio communities.

Keith Black Gallipolis Marilyn Grant Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development Black Rio Grande College COAD Appalachian Ohio Ohio Commission On Aging Melanie Rio Grande

Tri County Vocational Honors 25 on Merit Roll

Twenty five students at Tri County Joint Vocational High School earned merit honor roll status for the sixth six weeks with 4.0 averages. The list includes seniors in Data Processing, Stenography, Distributive Education, Food Service, Child Care, Cosmetology, Drafting, Electricity, Printing, Welding, Agriculture, Horticulture, Accounting, Hospitality and Health Care, Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Machine Trades, and more with multiple named students and departments.

Nelsonville Earl Parkins James Cunningham Phyllis Mullins Marsha Prater Kay Perry Connie Klump Denise Stewart Becky Townsend Luella Lovett Penny Throckmorton All A's Kathy Humphrey Donna Snyder Christy K. Six Harriett McClain Melanie McCune Dorothy Bruce Vonnie Love Connie Angle Gloria Govani Debbie Loveless Sheri Heathcoat Robert Newton Food Service Sandra Dickerson All A’s Danny Hickman Roberta Bumgardner Charlotte Dunfee Jo Regina Young Rosemarie Brooks Debbie Corner Linda Robinette Judy Risley Chris Treadway Debbie Dennis Debora Green Gloria Welch Karen Coey Vesta Porter Jane Ash Jacinta Boyle Cindy Fiume Lisa Sherritt Deborah Wolfe Jennifer Woodgeard Denise Oliver Lori Auker Jon Hanning Clyde Barnhart A's Jerry King Cathy Yeater Robert Schein Tommy Amos Cindy Perry Paul Schmittauer David Russell A’s Robert Coe Robert Pidcock Jeff Clark Pamela Swyers Robert Wolfe Kevin Keck Joe McCollum Joe Graber Sam Graber Mike Evelyn Stufflebeam Bonita Wilson Julie Johnson Priscilla Kuhn Cindy Moore Christine Swaim Marlene Eppley Ella Woodrum Dean Auker Richard Leffler Randy Levering Douglas Stover Gary Bowlby Billy Joe Helber Gary Stevens Phillip Stevens William Wray Mike Palmer Curtis Traux Steve Eby Gilbert Cooper Patty Grim Lloyd D. Richmond Royden Bunthoff James Alvis Linda Cunningham Brenda Lehman Toni Blosser Denice C. Mack Mike Harden Sandy Paskins Beth Hill Maria Moore Patti Saulbeamer Steve Wilson Christy Young Carolyn Brimner Rose Murphy Eva Sheline Debbie Gabriel Sue Pratt Twila Rowland Becky Nelson Sandy Leonard Jeff Stenson Danny Mulford Bill Jones Bryan Boggs Keith Mullins Marilyn Weaver Beverly Six Roxanne Arbaugh Dorothy Minehard Diana Sams Mary Spence Becky Mitchell Peggy Humphrey Frances Throckmorton Alan Smith Diane Bradshaw Cindy Lucas Terry Summers Teresa Deible Debbie Edwards Crystal McGlothlin Lynn Chute Teresa Daubenmire Cathy Kilzer Carol Brown Donna Teal Tammy Goss Barbara Kuhn Janice Wyckoff Cindy McDonald Beverly Oblinger Rebecca Robinson Sheila Nash Sue Ellen Lytle Teresa McGill Steve Carpenter Fred Dougherty Mike Ervin Richard Christian Tim Rosser Debbie Sigler Harry Barber Marty Savage Brent Shumaker William Wolfe Mike Urban Mitch Zimmer John William Gary Hoffman Jesse Fultz Terry Boyer Greg Butler Bart Kasler Steven Perkins Jeff Jones Randel Kline

Napkins Reused for Spill Cleanup and Ash Tray Wipes

A person saves slightly soiled paper dinner napkins to wipe spills and cleanse ash trays, repurposing common disposables for cleanup tasks.

Emergency medical transfers and a death reported in Friday through Wednesday records

Emergency runs documented for multiple patients with origins in Marguerite B Myer Lois Hansford Mamie Arnold Raymond Hartley Martha Rose and Richard Hoffman. Transfers include O'Bleness Hospital Hocking Valley Mount St Mary Veterans Memorial and Pleasant Valley Hospital with injuries and a death on arrival noted.

Marguerite B. Myer Eden PI O'Bleness Hocking Valley Hospital Lois Hansford New Marshfield Richard Hoffman Ravenswood Central Coal Co Pleasant Valley Hospital

Two Hurt After Motorcycle Slips on Gravel in Lodi Road Incident

Arthur Casteel aged 18 of Athens Route 4 drove west on Lodi Two Road 90 when gravel caused a slip and overturn. Passenger Herbert L. Buck, 21, from Guysville Route 1, also injured. Both were taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by a passing motorist for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

Lodi State Highway Patrol Arthur Casteel Athens Casteel Herbert L. Buck Guysville O’bleness Memorial Hospital

ICC to Hold Local Hearing on C and O Line Abandonment

In Washington the ICC chairman said a local oral hearing will be held soon on the plan to abandon about 83 miles of C and O track serving 18 stations in Hocking, Vinton, Gallia, and Meigs counties. The review follows Rep. Clarence Miller’s protest stressing regional economic impact and possible conflict with other rail lines under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act. Environmental study found no significant impact and now leads to a public hearing. Miller seeks ample lead time for notice to rail users.

Washington D.C U.S Clarence Miller Interstate Commerce Commission C&o Hocking Vinton Gallia Meigs ICC George Stafford Miller Penn Central

Barroom Shooting Investigated in Glouster

Athens County Sheriff Paul Brown investigates a shooting at The Tavern in Glouster where Carol Whaley shot herself in the leg with a .22 pistol. Her husband James Whaley owns the bar and called police. They were reportedly alone in the bar.

Athens County Paul Brown Glouster Carol Whaley James Whaley Brown O’bleness Memorial Hospital Sheriff's

Mental Health Board Sets Meeting in Mount St Mary’s

Athens Vinton and Hocking Mental Health and Retardation Services hold a special board meeting at 1 p.m. at Mount St Mary Hospital to discuss services and planning. Also on tap a Friday evening Circle of First Presbyterian Women potluck at 21 Sunset Drive with Mrs. Ray Johnson and a Saturday Grange and radio club events in Athens County.

Athens, Vinton and Hocking Mount St. Mary Hospital First Presbyterian Women's Association Ray Johnson Sunset Drive

Names Listed in Athens and Nearby Towns Obscure Residents

A long string of individuals from Athens and surrounding towns including McArthur Nelsonville Glouster Logan The Plains New Marshfield and more are named with many households represented. The list includes married couples singles and families such as Mr and Mrs Randy Ratcliff Ms Luellen Tom Mr Phillip Cochran and Ms Isa Masters among others.

Luellen Tom Phillip Cochran Isa Masters Athens Essie Lawson Sally Ball Albany Edna Kirkendall Millfield Larry Gould New Marshfield Edward Conley Sr Nelsonville Joann Sullivan Glouster

Notable Residents and Patients Named in University Hospital Listing

A hospital roster lists Koleen Dougan Shade Harold Fetty Jr Langsville Raymond Hartley Racine Thomas Sarver Walter E Ellis Pomeroy Lillian Roush James Reynolds Middleport Molly Johnson Sampson Hall Ralph Wells Mildred Ward Leola Keck James Barton Velma Stobart Mary Kauff Mrs William McCoy Edith Buckley Mrs Mary Handa Glouster patient in University Hospital Columbus Room 806.

Koleen Dougan Shade Harold Fetty Jr Langsville Raymond Hartley Racine Thomas Sarver Walter E Ellis Pomeroy Lillian Roush James Reynolds Middleport Molly Johnson Sampson Hall Ralph Wells Mildred Ward Leola Keck James Barton Velma Stobart Mary Kauff Mary Handa, Glouster University Hospital, Columbus

Court News From New Marshfield and Nearby Areas

Jack Hawk of New Marshfield Route 1 was found guilty of assault and fined 50 dollars plus costs. Jesus Moreno was cited. At Athens Apts H-7 aiding and abetting theft was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Kenneth Rutter, intoxication, no address. Contempt with sheriff's costs 25 dollars. Charles Lee aged 19 Albany Route 2 disorderly conduct 25 dollars. Vance VanDeVenter 24 of 16 W State St intoxication 25 dollars. Raul O Blanco Aviler 327 Li Hall and Francisco Pena 420 Byers Hall charged with shoplifting found guilty 100 dollars. Bruce Allen Bartolett 434 Martzolf House assault found guilty 35 dollars. Gary W. Young 24 Athens Route 4 driving while intoxicated 290 dollars and costs. 10 days jail. license suspended 60 days. Fleeing a officer dismissed for insufficient evidence. Stanley J. Smith 37 ce driving while intoxicated suspended 60 days.

Jack Hawk New Marshfield Anna Hawk Jesus Moreno Athens Apts C&e Kenneth Rutter Sheriff's Department Charles Lee Albany Vance VanDeVenter State St Raul O. Blanco Aviler Li Hall Francisco Pena Byers Bruce Allen Bartolett Martzolf House OU Security Gary W. Young Athens Stanley J. Smith

Legal notices of neglect and cruelty in multiple cases

The record lists several plaintiffs and defendants across Ohio towns including Rockbridge, Jackson, Lou Bloomingville, South Bloomingville, Circleville and Haydenville. Alleged actions involve neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in civil actions and domestic matters.

Gretta Strong Rockbridge Joey J. Strong Jackson Mary M. Eveland Lou Bloomingville Cecil

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