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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1977

Page

10

Wellston Oil Spill Reported Near Meadow Run

An Ohio EPA official investigates a spill in Wellston after a storage tank valve failed releasing about 300 gallons into Meadow Run. Water supply remains unaffected. contamination observed on Meadow Run surface with final assessment pending EPA report.

Wellston Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Meadow Run Joe Kisor Kisor Banquet Plant Raccoon Creek EPA

Four Jailed in Meigs County by Sheriff Proffitt

Templeton Greaser, 27, of Pomeroy, jailed on a bench warrant for failing to comply with a court order. Alfred Evans, 21, of Middleport, charged with disturbing the peace and held on an order from the state parole officer. Robert J. Stewart, 19, Langsville Route 1, jailed on a disorderly conduct charge.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sheriff's Department James J. Proffitt Templeton Greaser Alfred Evans Middleport Robert J. Stewart Langsville

Haydenville Coal Tipple Collapses After Years Leaning

The Haydenville coal loading tipple at Route 33 and Haydenville Road collapsed this morning after years of disuse and a pronounced lean. It was still standing at about 6 30 and fell at about 7.

Haydenville Route 33 Haydenville Road

Hospital Notes List of Patients and kin Ties

A listing of patients and associated relatives from a hospital note includes Jamie Woomer Mrs Elvis Russell Tonya Plantz Diana Fielder Mrs John Watson and daughter David Spears Alice Gleason Mrs Hollis Cole ville a daughter Master Terry Glenn Guy Kinnear Mrs Garnet McCollister Gilbert Woodson Mary Derengerger Mary Hamm James Will Pomeroy Pearl Sigman Virgie Blake Vera Drehal Middleport Warren Reeves Herbert Reedy Vinas Lee and David Hutton.

Jamie Woomer Elvis Russell Tonya Plantz Diana Fielder John Watson David Spears Alice Gleason Hollis Cole Terry Glenn Guy Kinnear Mrs. Garnet McCollister Gilbert Woodson Mary Derengerger Mary Hamm James Will Pomeroy Pearl Sigman Virgie Blake Vera Drehal Middleport Warren Reeves Herbert Reedy

Sixty Girls to Attend Camp in Nelsonville

Sixty Campfire Girls and their leaders will attend the Center of Science camp-in tonight in Nelsonville. They will tour the town this afternoon on a bus provided by Hocking Technical College, which also supplies the driver. The group will return home after noon Saturday.

Nelsonville Center of Science Hocking Technical College Hocking Tech

Hamden Receipts and Balances Reported at Village Meeting

Village Clerk Margaret Taborn presented the clerk-treasurer report ending Feb 26 listing fund balances: general 19 354.32 light 1 269.95 state highway 285.55 revenue sharing 1 752 anti recession 268 street maintenance 1 280.58 water 4 508.15. Mayor Charles McCoppin reported 2 156.68 coin water receipts last month.

Hamden Margaret Taborn Charles McCoppin

Weather summary for Ohio and Lake Erie region

Friday forecasts show windy cooler conditions with showers possible in southeast Ohio and along lake shores. Temperatures range from the mid 30s to mid 50s with variable rain chances 20 to 50 percent and Lake Erie wind 30 to 40 knots, lake mostly ice covered.

Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore Central East Central Lake Erie

Area death notices include World War II veteran and local families

World War II veteran Horace Sinift of New Lexington with wife Fern Savage Sinift and several children is listed among area deaths. Services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at New Baptist Church with burial in Friendship Cemetery. Also noted is Randy Lee Gambill 10 of Zaleski who died Thursday, survived by family, with funeral Sunday at James N. Blower Funeral Home and burial in Elk Cemetery.

New Lexington Baptist Church Fern Savage Sinift Richard Grubb Columbus David Sinift Somerset Johnnie Rose Gor Cynthia) Lanning New Baptist Church James Allison Friendship Cemetery Leonard-Lyke Zaleski Randy Lee Gambill Ital Ora Gambill Pataskala Ohio Ruth Ann Reeves Linda Gambill Fred Reeves Anthony Wayne Gambill US. Army el Paso Tex Deborah Lynn Gambill Elmer Fuller New Plymouth Gladys Huffman Point Pleasant W. Va Della McKibben Albany James N. Blower McArthur Jerry Giffith Elk Cemetery Ethel Fortney Fairmont James and Filorance Conley Perrill Robert D Morgantown Hunter E Alexander, Va Sherman Helms Newburg E. L. Wolfe Kingwood John Perrill Jackson County Charles Gaskill Wellston William E Besty Burns Collins Wills Chapel Nancy Hoagland Collins Carrie Raymond E Jack J Robert W Harold B Atlanta, Ga Loren D Logan Louis A. Woolery Marys St. Marys Quaker State Oil Co Nelsonville Grover Cleveland Margaret Saddler Woolery David Mary Lou Woolery Tim Patricia) Wolfe Cleveland Ronald E Vivian Leonard Luke James A. Gieger Oak Grove Cemetery Minnie Bradshaw Athens Minnie O’neal Bradshaw Beckley O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Maple Meadow William M Sarah Davis O'Neal Fred (Versa) Quintier Vaughn Hall Kitts Hill Lee) Beckett Oakgrove Jagers and Sons Funeral Pompano Beach Fra Ethel Rebecca Ralph Second Ave Deerfield Beach Coral Manor Ceamiens of Keagh Mary Willcox Thompson L. Judd Reva Jo) Edwards Plains City Greatee R. Jay Kracer Eno McCoy Moore Funeral Home Vinton, Ohio Gallipolis Millard Melvin Clagg Holzer Medical Center Mason County Charles and Melinda Sesame Okey Hannah) Henry Grove City Willard Bidwell Miller Funeral John Steel North Fort Myers Calvin Stevens Stevens Knights of Pythias Lodge Evelyn Wood Ella Stevens Huntington Eva Stevens Chesapeake S. H. Stevens Fort Lauderdale Fla Elizabeth Deer Stevens North Fort Myers United Methodist Church Ning Bronn Field Orrville Meigs County First Presbyterian Church Syracuse Guiding Star Council George Genevieve) Schneider Charles Duckworth Creston Albert Duckworth Richard Roush Dwight Zavitz R. L. Stebbins Letart Falls Ewing Funeral Home Mcconnellville Helen R. Earich Stockport Good Samaritan Medical Center Beverly Harry Hazel Green Taylor Earich James Roger McConnelsville Marilyn Ralston Lois Taylor Coldwater Mich

Gallia Mather and Children Die in Home Fire

A Gallia County home fire killed Gallia Mather and her two children, Valeria Lynn and Ronald Thomas Owens, with investigators awaiting the county coroner’s report. Fire officials said the blaze began upstairs and spread through the second floor before a rescuer could reach them.

Gallia Mather Re Aga Son Bat Phyllis Ann Owens Valeria Lynn Ronald Thomas Owens

Nelsonville 104 Radio Club Meeting Set

The Nelsonville 104 Radio Club will meet Saturday at 6 30 p m at the Odd Fellows I on Jackson Street. Members are reminded that dues are payable during March.

Nelsonville Nelsonville 104 Odd Fellows I Jackson Street

Window Broken at Buckeye Restaurant in Nelsonville

Police report a window was knocked out at the Buckeye Restaurant located at Watkins and Canal in Nelsonville during the night. The incident details are narrow, with no injuries reported and no suspects named.

Nelsonville Buckeye Watkins and Canal

Community Group Activities and Events in Athens County Area

Group activities tonight and weekend across Athens County include Charles Thomas Lodge in Glouster at 7 p.m. and Athens City Appalachian CB Club at 8 p.m. plus Cub in Albany at 8 p.m. and Meigs County Western Boot CB Club at Racine Fire Station 7 p.m. Sunday includes Alcoholics Anonymous at 8:30 p.m. and a Hillel House fundraiser buffet, craft sale, bake sale and bean supper across Athens with various locations and hours.

Western Boot Racine Athens City

Nelsonville May Get Water Aid HUD

Mayor Hollenbaugh said she is encouraged about Nelsonville receiving HUD water aid. She notes the funds will be used to improve the city water system and strengthens the town's chances of a favorable application.

Nelsonville HUD Hollenbaugh

Thefts of CB Radios Reported at Logan Goodyear Lot

Logan police report CB radio equipment stolen from several workers vehicles in the Goodyear plant parking lot between 11 p.m. Thursday and 4 a.m. today. Victims listed include Neil J. Kreita Clarence E Ha A Creoa Tom Galvin Nelson ville James J. Leffler Mrs Glen Warren and Betty Mangold.

Logan Logan Goodyear Neil J. Kreita the Plains Clarence E. Ha Creoa Tom Galvin Nelsonville James J. Leffler Union Furnace Glen Warren Betty Mangold Junction City

Ohio House Passes Bill to Extend Driver Permit Validity

A bill passed by the Ohio House would extend temporary driver instruction permits currently in effect for students unable to finish driver education due to winter school closings. The measure would take effect immediately upon Senate passage and governor signature, skipping the usual 90 day wait.

Ohio House Senate

Emergency medical runs reported at multiple locations

On a Thursday at 6 41 p m paramedics responded to chest pains and breathing problems. James Phillips was taken to Holer Medical Center by the Pomeroy squad and the Haven squad assisted at New Tonio Hodser Pine ted location following reported choking and recovery of the patient.

Pomeroy James Phillips Ew Haven Tonio Teh Hodser Pinetiad Ceaue

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Meigs AP Wirephere Dakotas Minnesota Atlantic Coast Texas O’bleness Pleasant Valley Hocking Valley Lewis Leroy List Mount St. Mary Veterans Memorial Admitted Vinas Lee and David Hutton Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Ohio Edison Power Co Lorain Horace Sinift Randy Gambill William R. Owens Valeria Thomas William Friends William Collins Louis Woolery Ethel Ralph Millard Clagg Daisy Roush Helen Earich THE Athens National Bank First Band Group OF Ohio, Inc FDIC Athens County Charles Thomas Lodge Glouster Ioof Temple Appalachian CB Club Na Cub Albany Wey Fenatin Makers Alcoholics Anonymous Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Hillel House Mill St College Inn Congress St Bake Sale Comat Eminem Weinman W. Union
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