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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1967

Page

3

Death claims Mrs Virgil Parsons by rifle wound

Area death notices report Mrs Wanda Parsons 44 found shot in Rutland Route 1 home Thursday afternoon. A .22 rifle trigger appears set by her foot after she returned with a son and Tom Turner. Autopsy planned. survivors include husband Virgil and children, with multiple siblings and parents noted. Funeral plans set for Rutland.

Dexter Virgil Wanda) Parsons Rutland Route 1 Robert Hartenbach Parsons Middleport Sheriff's Department Bernard Fultz Henry Ewing Bureau of Criminal Investigation London Louise Eads Rutland Larry Alberta Copem Julietta Bentley Juanita Nunley Pansy Underwood Marian Duncan Jewel Vaughn Charleston Nancy Marion Akron Jean Campbell Logan W. Va Anna White Gibon Carolyn Halstead Elkview Samuel Cavender Arthur Cavender Alma Yackaway Martin Funeral Home Charles Scragg Riverview Cemetery Buchtel Elizabeth Druzbacky John Cleveland St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Frank Baudo Austria-Hungary Matthew Peter Rose Drumbacky Michael, Buchtel Warren Funeral Home

Legion Plans Conference At Crooksville

The American Legion Eighth District spring conference is set for Sunday in Crooksville. An 11 a.m. memorial service by district chaplain Rev. Frank A. Cheesebrew will precede a 12:30 p.m. post commanders meeting. W. H. Sturgill will open the business session. Mayor James Brown will give the welcome, with district officials Ro ger Munson and Robert Clum to speak and district Auxiliary president Mrs. Wilson Carr participating.

American Legion Crooksville Athens Post Frank A. Cheesebrew Pomeroy W. H. Sturgill Basil Grimes James Brown Roger Munson Robert Clum Lancaster Wilson Carr Athens Eighth District

Conservancy Clarifies Independence of Margaret Creek District

Floyd Williams secretary treasurer of the Margaret Creek Conservancy District states it is independent from the Hocking Conservancy District. He notes confusion among residents due to reports on Hocking’s financial troubles and says the two units are separate. The Margaret Creek group will continue plans for a water line across the district.

Margaret Creek Conservancy Hocking Conservancy Floyd Williams Margaret Creek Williams Hocking

Appointment of Harry W Adams Jr Executor

Notice names Harry W Adams Jr of 1505 Dogwood Road Charleston WV as Executor of the Estate of Harry W Adams Sr deceased of Meigs County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated March 22 1967 by John C Bacon Acting Probate Judge Meigs County with publication dates March 24 31 and April 7.

Harry W Adams, Jr Dogwood Road Charleston West Virginia Harry W. Adams, Sr Meigs County Ohio John C. Bacon Said County Paul Beards Racine Lucille B. Hawkins Middleport Louise Lee Athens Ohio Frank Lee Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose

Probate notices appoint administrators and executrices

Multiple Meigs and Athens County probate notices announce Paul Beards of Racine as administrator of Lucille B Hawkins estate. Marie M Vrooman executrix of Frank M Vrooman estate. Helen Mullen executrix of Clare E Russell estate. Louise Lee administratrix of Frank Lee estate. Dated March 1967 by Meigs and Athens County probate judges with public notice dates March 17 24 and 31.

Extension of West First Street plans set dates

The Plains extension of West First Street begins at its end and extends 400 feet? or 400 seat wing date appears as April 3 1967 at 10:00 A M EST. A hearing is scheduled for April 17 1967 at 10:00 A M EST at the County Commissioner Court House in Athens Ohio. Clerk Helen Robinette notes the notice dated March 24 and March 31.

Athens Ohio Helen Robinette

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate No 23803 in Athens County

Ohio sheriff sale notices offer parcel in Alexander Township near Rt 33. The 35 acre tract, appraised at $3,000, will sell April 27, 1967 at 10 pm at Athens County Court House East door. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with mortgage security. Parties include Bashout A Munir Ameena B Munir and defendants Roger Robinson Mable Robinson.

State of Ohio Athens County Bashout A. Munir and Ameena B. Munir Roger Robinson Mable Robinson Court House Athens Alexander Town Form Io Ohio University Rainbow Tan

Markets Cincinnati Cattle and Hogs Report

USDA market notes from Cincinnati show cattle scarce for market test. Hog prices rise with 1 2 190 220 lb barrows and gilts at 18.50, sows 15.00 to 15.60 for 330 400 lb, boars steady 13.50 to 14.50, sheep untested.

Cincinnati USDA

Moffet to Attend Examiners School in Washington

Robert D. Moffet of Columbus and son of Mr and Mrs Dale Moffet will travel to Washington D C for Bank Examination School and School for Assistant Examiners from April 3 to 28. He is an assistant examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Robert D. Moffet Columbus Dale Moffet Evans St Washington, D. C Moffet Federal Deposit Insurance Corp

High Water Delays Dow Lake Beach Project

Dow Lake high water halted plans for a north end swimming beach. State parks officials said work will resume once the lake drains enough for construction. S I Bastian noted the lake level dropped 10 feet earlier, but spring rains refilled it. Columbus officials expect to proceed this spring and have the beach ready for summer if possible. The F H Brewer Co of Lancaster holds the contract, estimating 20 working days to complete.

Dow Lake State Parks Department S. I. Bastian Division 4 Columbus F. H. Brewer Co Lancaster

Jury Deadlocks on Athens Man in DWI Case

A municipal court jury deliberated about two hours Thursday afternoon but could not reach a verdict in the case of George Ernest Bolen, 56, of Athens Route 5, charged with driving while intoxicated by the state highway patrol. The case remains pending as jurors listed include Dorothy Dandakis, Mary Rohr, John Alden, Helen Hawk, Vera Eblen, Louis Ruman, Harold Young, Alice Lockard, Max Nanna, Hazel Straw, David Kantner, and Ada Joy Bobo.

George Ernest Bolen Athens Route 5 State Highway Patrol Dorothy L. Dandakis Mary E Rohr John L. Alden Helen M Hawk Vera L. Eblen Louis R Ruman, Sr Harold E. Young

Goldberg Denials Fail To Halt 1968 Senate Run Reports

Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg rebuttals did not stop reports he may challenge New York Republican senator Jacob Javits in 1968. The AP notes Goldberg's denials yet persistent speculation about a possible campaign.

Goldberg United Nations N.Y Arthur J. Goldberg New York Jacob Javits

WAC Officer Visits Athens For Interviews

Lt. Susan Brooks of the Women's Army Corps will interview women in Athens April 3 to 5 at the Athens Army recruiting office 78 E State St from 12 to 5 p.m. Sgt Homer Dick says information is available by calling 593-3022. Eva McMillan awarded custody of the children in the divorce from Wyatt McMillan for gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Susan Brooks Women’s Army Corps Athens WAC Homer Dick Brooks E. State St Eva McMillan Wyatt McMillan

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