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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1972

Page

7

Collins Objects To Emergency Clause In Ohio Strip Mine Bill

Senator Oakley Collins IRS Ironton objects as the Senate recesses for Easter with a vote on the strip mine measure slated for next Tuesday. The bill emerged from the closed Rules Committee despite his opposition as a strip mine operator.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio 109Th General Assembly Senate Senate Rules Committee Oakley Collins Ironton Collins

Ohio Law Changes and Senate Action Highlight 1973 Session

The report outlines a controversial strip mine bill with an emergency clause, potential effects on small operators, and the path back to the House. It notes Gov. Gilligan backing belt slogan on plates, House vote gaps, and several Senate actions including parole board expansion and emergency funding approval.

Collins Mining Co Collins Associated Press Senate House John J. Gilligan Ohio State Parole Board State Controlling Board

Jury Deliberations Begin in Boyle UMW Case

A federal jury weighs charges against United Mine Workers President W A Boyle and two officials in the first U S federal case against union officers over illegal campaign contributions. The trio faces conspiracy and involvement in 11 contributions totaling 49250 from 1966 to 1969.

Washington United Mine Workers W.A Tony’’ Boyle UMW U.S. Dist Charles R. Richey Boyle John Owens James Kmetz W.A. Boyle Arthur J. Hilland Hilland Montana Charles Ruff Ruff Union League

Death notices for Henrietta Reese Florence Rider and Ralph Parry

The Gallipolis area reports the deaths of 86 year old Henrietta Reese of Gallipolis and 66 year old Florence Rider of Wellston with services in Gallipolis Wellston and Athens. Ralph L Parry 62 of Athens died after a heart attack with funeral details adjusted to Jagers and Sons Funeral Home. Burial places include Mound Hill Cemetery Woodson Cemetery and Memory Gardens. Survivors listed include family members and spouses. Funeral services are scheduled with church affiliations noted.

Vinton Educator J Harley Cloud Dies at 70

J Harley Cloud 70 of Vinton died Wednesday at Holzer Medical Center after a 10 day illness. A retired teacher and administrator, he spent 46 years in education in Gallia County and served on the Vinton village council. He taught in the Vinton United Methodist Men’s Bible Class and belonged to Masonic Lodge 121 and Eastern Star 375. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth two daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Vinton United Methodist Church with a Masonic service Friday evening at the McCoy Moore Funeral Home. Burial in Vinton Memorial Park.

Vinton J. Harley Cloud Holzer Medical Center Mr. Cloud Gallia County Kyger Scott Hester Sherritt Cloud John Bryant Chester Lemley Vinton Memorial Park McCoy-Moore Funeral Gallipolis Gilbert E. Daniels Crown City Mercerville Guyan Twp Thomas Myrtle Hager Daniels Daniels Hannan- Trace High School Colony Theater Crown City Masonic Lodge Thelma Swain Lockhart Daniels John Janet) Byers Carol Sue Daniels Columbus Gilbert Dana) Caldwell David Lockhart Roy Kenneth Scottown Treva) Wells Chillicothe Morton Elma) Caldwell Northup Monroe Lillian) Hall Steve Rosalie) Nelson Bartonville Ill Dale Cleo) Franks Mt. Gilead Joseph Geneva) Drayer Sam Verda) Gillispie Cleveland Waugh-Halley- Wood Charles Lusher Bruce Unroe Ridgelawn

Rites Set For Victim Of Crash

Funeral services will be held in Sidney for Kenneth Bolton 38, of Sidney a former Albany area resident killed in a Nashville plane crash. Bolton co piloted the Copeland Refrigerating Co plane. funeral at Cromes Funeral Home with burial in Sidney. Burial details and caller times provided.

Sidney Kenneth Bolton Albany Area Nashville, Tenn Bolton Copeland Refrigerating Co Albany Floyd Edna Bolton Piqua Carole Cromes Funeral Home Main St

Letart Man Winfred Hoffman Dies on Fishing Trip

Winfred Walter Hoffman 54 of Letart Route 1 died Wednesday in Franklin West Virginia of an apparent heart attack while fishing. He was a Kaiser Aluminum hydraulic specialist and World War II veteran. Surviving include his wife Lyta, four sons Edwin Daryl Charles James, two daughters Deloris Denise, two brothers James and Charles, one sister Betty, and seven grandchildren. Services Saturday at Foglesong Funeral Home Mason at 1:30 p.m. Burial Kirkland Memorial Gardens Point Pleasant. Funeral home hours Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Wellston Florence A. Rider James Anna Belle Lee Stewart Jackson County John Chillicothe Jim Virginia Bixson Washington Court House Florence Bunch Gallipolis Jack Stewart Ernest Stewart George Stewart of Columbus Gertrude Harris Middleport Rogers Funeral Home Fred McDaniels Woodson Cemetery Athens Ralph L. Parry Garfield Ave Jagers and Sons Funeral David Holdren Memory Gardens Parry O’bleness Memorial Hospital Letart Winfred Walter Red) Hoffman Franklin W. Va Pendleton County Kaiser Aluminum Hoffman West Columbia Maud Young Mason Walter Hoffman Lyta Shaffer Hoffman Edwin Daryl Urbana Charles James Hoffman Warren Air Force Base Wyo Deloris Martin Denise Sawyer Mechanicsburg Jim Bob Point Pleasant Pomeroy Betty Roush Foglesong George Hoschar Kirkland Memorial Gardens

Good News Tonight pioneer Gabriel Heatter dies at 82

Gabriel Heatter, famed radio newscaster known for the phrase there’s good news tonight, died at 82 at the Miami Heart Institute after a five year illness. Heatter’s baritone brought wartime reports from London and the Pacific into American homes. Heatter retired from his national nightly program.

Gabriel Heatter Miami Beach Miami Heart Institute Heatter Ralph Daniels

Driver cited after crash at Pomeroy Mason bridge

Pomeroy police cited Robert Jones, 20, Shade, for failure to stop within assured clear distance after his car rear ended Jean Clayton, 39, Marietta, as she stopped to turn left at the bridge. No injuries reported. Fire department also responded to a brush fire at Beech Grove Cemetery. Sheriff Hartenbach relayed word of a 1962 Chevrolet Impala stolen from Meigs County in January 1972 later recovered in Chicago.

Pomeroy Robert Jones Shade Pomeroy Mason Bridge Jones Jean Claton Marietta Clayton Beech Grove Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Chicago David Bowen Tuppers Plains

Lions Club Guests Of Bob Evans in Wellston

The Wellston Lions Club and guests dined at the Gallipolis Gun Club hosted by Bob Evans and Jewel Evans with Jack and Mrs Mills. Four new members Jerry Yates Harold Preston John Wolfe and Larry Denney were inducted. The group toured Holzer Medical Center, the 165th and final tour before the April 17 dedication.

Wellston Wellston Lions Club Bob Evans Jewel Jack Mills Lions Club Gallipolis

Nelsonville Woman Turns 99 Receives White House Messages

Mrs Minnie Nelson Pierce of 2410 Rodd St Midland Mich observed her 99th birthday on March 18. A former Nelsonville resident she received congratulatory messages from President and Mrs Nixon.

Nelsonville Minnie Nelson Pierce Rodd St Midland Mich Nixon

Good Friday Service Unites New Haven Churches

A combined Good Friday service is set for 7:30 p.m. at New Haven First Church of God. Participating churches include United Methodist, Church of God, and St. Paul Lutheran. Rev. William DeMoss will speak with a joint choir directed by Gerald Simmons. Public invited.

New Haven Churches of

Easter Bake Sale Planned by Mason County Democrats

The Mason County Democratic Women's Organization will hold an Easter bake sale at the Point Service Store Saturday at 10 a.m. Cookies cakes pies and Easter themed baked goods will be offered along with canned goods and handicraft. Donors are asked to contribute items by 10 a.m. Saturday with donations requested even if not contacted by the calling committee.

Point Pleasant Mason County Democratic Women’s Organization Point Service

Egg Hunt at Old Chester Courthouse Friday Afternoon

An Easter egg hunt will take place Friday at 1 p.m. at the Old Chester Courthouse. The public is invited, and visitors should bring a colored egg to participate for prizes. Sponsored by the Junior Girl Scouts led by Mrs. Mary Hunter and the Middleport Modern Woodmen of America with junior director Mrs. Helen Hart. Miss Nancy Ours of Racine is listed as a patient in Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Room 150.

Chester Mary Hunter Middleport Modern Woodmen of America Helen Hart Racine Nancy Ours Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy

Nine fined in Middleport Village Court session

Nine persons appeared before Mayor John Zerkle in Middleport Village Court Tuesday night. Fines ranged from 5 to 100 dollars with offenses including failing to observe a red light driving while intoxicated and passing over a yellow line. several defendants received jail terms or bond forfeitures.

Middleport John Zerkle Kelly McKenzie Pomeroy Thomas Stone Edward Hind Columbus Robert Brown James Tyree Syracuse Paul Dawson Donald Lovett Portland William Reeves Mason Collins Mason W. Va Roy Fox Clifton

Cashman to Speak at Holzer Dedication Ceremony

Gallipolis Ohio the director designate of the Ohio State Department of Health John W Cashman MD will speak at the dedication of Holzer Medical Center a 21 million project near Route 35 three miles west of the city The ceremony is set for 2 p m April 17 and public attendance is invited The center sits on 25 acres of a 45 acre Holzer Hospital Foundation tract with 640 parking spaces and room for future expansion

Gallipolis Ohio State Department of Health John W Cashman Holzer Medical Center Route 35 Cashman John W. Rafferty Robert Daniel Holzer Hospital Foundation Rafferty

Lilies Planned for Easter at Loyal Bereans Class

Middleport plans to provide two lilies for the church sanctuary on Easter Sunday as the Loyal Bereans Class meets. Mrs. James Hawley leads, with devotions by Mrs. Edgar Allensworth and readings by several members, updates on sick listed, and notes on upcoming months and hostesses.

Middleport Loyal Bereans James Hawley George Meinhart Edgar Allensworth St. John Lena McKinley Regina Swift Allensworth Walter Roush Riverview Hospital Toledo William Grueser Eula Rice Meinhart Childs Robert McElhinny Leslie Ervin Ed Haggerty Bernalene Kelly Martha Haggerty Edith Spencer Swift

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