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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
8
Donna Hortense Sharp transferred to Dayton. Earl Sapp, Patricia Beech, Nicolaas Dubbeling, and Hazel Sapp are listed in hospital notes alongside O'Bleness.
Edward Swaim Harry Shaffer and others including Mrs Evelyn McGraner Mrs Dora Chauncey and Mrs Frances Bullock are listed among residents and areas like Murray City The Plains Jacksonville Glouster Route 3 and names such as Joseph Andrews Lillian Stamm Shirley Jones Vickie Hall and Susie Edith Patton appear in a dismissal related notice.
A long list of individuals and families appears for Pleasant Valley including Higginbotham Roush Johnson Riffle Hill Carder Bland McCloud Sayre Montero Riffle Maser Beaver Mattox Cole Lawson Minersville Neal Middleport Jones Cheshire Stewart Johnson Mossman Buffington Halley Hawk Oliver Rudolph Mollahan Willet Gilkey Gilmore.
The Legion plans its annual observance with Rev. Frank Cheesebrew of Shawnee as guest speaker. Awards will include the outstanding Legionnaire of the Year. Mrs. Ben Neutzling directs entertainment. rehearsals for participants Sunday at 1 30 p.m.
Rodney E. Rice, 30, Wellston Route 3, died this morning at Oak Hill Hospital after a short illness. Born in Wellston, he was the son of Thomas and Erma Jean Davis Rice. He leaves a son Kevin, a brother Tom, sisters Connie Clark Columbus Judy Hubbard Logan and Sandy Rice Wellston Route 3. Services Sunday 2 p.m. in the Wellston chapel of James N. Blower Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Spires. Burial Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday.
John Wright Missing Man's Body Found died early Thursday morning at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis following an extended illness. Born at Portland she was daughter of James E. and Bertha Powell Spaun. Mrs. Hayman longtime resident of Bottom Reedsville area. survived by husband J D Hayman two sons Robert R Topano Illinois Manning C Peru Indiana daughter Ray Janice Young Reedsville two sisters Myrtle Fitch Long Bottom Mabel Rawson Canton one brother James Spaun Jr Racine six nieces and nephews and one great grandchild. Preceded by infant sister Rev Freeland Norris burial Saw Hill Cemetery Long Bottom. friends may call after 7 p m today.
Four brush fires were fought by the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department along Route 33 Chester Road Peacock Avenue and Route 7. The body of 30 year old John Wright of Nelsonville was recovered from the River west of Chauncey after two Hocking Technical College students canoeing spotted it. Memorials to Richland United Methodist Church are asked in lieu of flowers.
Services for Greene 56 will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial follows at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Greene died Thursday at year. Born in Majestic Kentucky, he was son of Ott and Thelma Cooke Greene. He was a member of Northup an Church Missionary Baptist. Survived by wife Kathryn Louise Barcus Greene, two sons James Edgar and William Edward both of Patriot, two daughters Linda Lou Stevens Patriot and Brenda Sue Ireland Gallipolis, 14 grandchildren and sister Beatrice Hanley of Dade City Florida.
The article explains that flowers may be placed on graves during winter but are not allowed in spring and summer, outlining seasonal restrictions for grave-site decor.
Friday report notes high yesterday 67 and low 33 with showers forecast in southeast Ohio. Extended outlook predicts mild, windy conditions with 60s to 50s highs across regions including Northwest Inland West Lake Shore and East Lake Shore. Rain chances 60 to 90 percent through Saturday with lake Erie winds 15 to 25 knots and ice cover on the lake.
Registration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for new students at Amesville School. Children must be five by Sept 30 for first grade. kindergartners are not required. Bring birth certificate and immunization records. four DTP four polio and measles vaccines are required. Health checks include hearing vision and dental.
Don Campbell of Guysville purchased Pedro Koe-Krompecher's watercolor White's Mill in Athens for 150 dollars at the second annual Governor's Art Show and Auction. Koe-Krompecher, 73, was among 20 senior citizen artists featured in the sale.
Listing of many deed transfers including Margaret Ella Sears to Osby A Martin and others in Middleport Pomeroy and Rutland right of way. transfers in Lebanon Two Scipio Two and Rutland areas. Also numerous traffic and criminal citations with fines for individuals in Columbus Pomeroy Glouster and nearby towns.
Betty Sue Abram of Roseville and Thomas E. Abram of New Lexington filed for divorce in Hocking County Common Pleas. Perry Pro Probate lists marriages and licenses for Gary Kenneth Church and a Kay Ferguson, Raymond Wartenbe and Violet Perry, and land transfers including Ralph Swick to Norman Lord. Charges include Terry Denney failing to yield to an emergency vehicle with $10 and costs. Charles Keplar cited for disturbing the peace.
Listings show Floyd Bolin Post 3477 and Conrath Bean Chapter activities at post homes in Athens County. Events include dances, club meetings, AA sessions, Girl Scouts, and church programs across Athens Nelsonville Adena and surrounding venues with times from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. plus venues such as IOOF Temple and Good Shepherd Church.
Don Bolin of Pomeroy cited for permitting unlicensed person to operate a vehicle valued at 960 dollars. Melvin Durst of Middleport charged with intoxication at Zeenat in Reeder, coding remains unclear. James Snyder of Rutland cited for driving while intoxicated with a 350 dollar penalty.
Celesta C. Bush age 29 of Middleport and Robert Dugan age 40 of Rutland were cited for disorderly conduct. Don Lovett age 83 of Middleport received a disorderly conduct charge. Edward G. Jenst pleaded driving while intoxicated with a $300 bond. Thomas R. Kell age 18 of Middleport charged with reckless operation.
Terry Allen Miller aged 21 of 290 East Second Street and Diane Jane Shanen aged 31 are listed in Hocking Probate MARRIAGES. The notice records their union under probate jurisdiction with associated ages and residence.
Friday at 5:44 a.m. Eber Linscott 76 of 35 Mulligan Road rushed to O Bieness with heart condition. Friday at 2:28 a.m. Mrs Ide 91 of 185 W State St taken to O Bieness ill. Thursday Reeen case Dora Frost 41 of 27 Hooker 81 listed as ill at O Bieness.
Wellston High School alumni announce a banquet in the WHS cafeteria on May 28 with dinner at 6 30 p m. Attending are Vin Hunter Marilyn Starcher Brady and Mrs Martha Oury Derrow.
Dr. Marvin S. Phillips and Dr. James K. Bratton of Athens attended the 93rd annual Ohio Veterinary meeting in Columbus. The event drew more than 2,000 participants from the profession to discuss client and patient care.
Rio Grande spring nursery school seeks toys games and games for donation. Contact Joan Loeffler assistant professor of education at 245 5353 Ext 262 to arrange contributions.
Logan report lists Wanda Austin as president Sally Oremus as vice president Key Walsh as treasurer Spencer as secretary and Hilda Selvage as past president. The group plans events including a March 29 covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the F and M Room with guests welcome.
The Health and Welfare Council meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second floor of the City County Health Department. A noon luncheon by PEO Chapter DD with Mrs Ray Knudson will be held at 23 Grand Park Blvd with a change of place and regrets to 502 1245.
Rotary Club sponsors pancake and sausage supper from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Adults pay 2 dollars, children under 12 pay 1.25. Tickets available at the door via Rotary members or Peoples Bank.
Athens firemen investigated a brush fire that burned a five square foot area. A witness said someone had put out the fire before firefighters arrived.
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