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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1977

Page

11

Auction Attracts Crowd For Estate Sale In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Robbins Road area near Route 33 drew a large crowd before the start of the estate sale for the late R Baird Stuart. The auction, led by Bill Jones, runs through Sunday and features antiques plus modern items to benefit a local charitable trust. Proceeds will go to residents, though details remain undisclosed.

Nelsonville Robbins Road Route 33 R. Baird Stuart Bill Jones Stuart

Service notes list several West Virginia and surrounding area service members

Navy Storekeeper First Class Larry T. Brockett ships out with USS I during a Mediterranean deployment as part of the Sixth Fleet. Air Force Sgt Ronald G. Berry arrives at Bitburg AB Germany after Shaw AFB service, a 1973 Eastern High School graduate. Airman Robert W. Stemple completes Chanute AFB training and heads to Norton AFB California, a 1976 Pa High School graduate. Army Sgt James R. Young participates in Joint Readiness Exercise Gallant Crew 77 at Ft Hood Texas, a 1971 Eastern High School graduate. Army Spec 4 Kenneth K. Burke promoted at Ft Campbell Kentucky, a 1975 School graduate. Army Spec John K. Dunfee assigned to the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell, a 1971 Athens High School graduate. Senior Airman Wayne L. Searis promoted at Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina, a 1974 Meigs High School graduate.

Navy Larry T. Brockett Thomas J. Brockett Broad Street Glouster Mediterranean Sea I . Whie U. S. Sixth Fleet Brockett Elberta Ala Air Force Russell W. Stemple Parkersburg W. Va Chanute Afb Ill Stemple Norton Afb Calif Community College of the Pa High School She Ft. Hood Tex Army National Guard 2Nd Armored Division 67Th Armor Fort Young Eastern High School Barbara Copperas Cove Kenneth K. Burke Robert Burke Chester 101St Airborne Division Ft. Campbell 327Th Infantry John K. Dunfee John L. Dunfee Athens Pamela

Carmichael to Speak in Athens as Student Series Opens

Black activist Stokely Carmichael will address an Athens audience Sunday night in Morton Hall as part of Ohio University's Student Lecture Series. Airman J C Wayne Buck, son of Mrs Garnet Buck of Athens, was promoted at Offutt AFB Nebraska. Buck is an Athens High School graduate and his wife Tammy hails from Athens Route 3. T Sgt Oscar B Adkins, son of Mr Mrs Lewis J Adkins, was promoted at Brooks AFB Texas as a radio analysis technician. Adkins, a Chauncey-Dover High School 1964 graduate, is married to Judith, Joseph Lanning of 19 Monroe St Chauncey.

Stokely Carmichael Athens Carmichael Zaire Africa Ohio University Morton Hall J. C. Wayne A. Buck Garnet Buck W. State St Offutt Afb Neb Athens High School Tammy Walter Hunter Oscar B. Adkins Lewis J. Adkins Millfield

Baptists To Have Revival At Racine First Church

Racine First Baptist Church hosts a revival starting Sunday with Rev Don Walker delivering messages. Music features multiple groups including Janice Salser Vicki Culmins and families with Meigs County and Ravenswood performers performing through Friday Youth Night ends week with Racine men choir.

Racine Racine First

Court News Roundup Shows Varied Violations and Penalties

The docket lists William F Theisen 21 Nelsonville fined and jailed for fleeing an officer with 100 dollars costs. Ronald A Danks 113 N Congress St driving while intoxicated and other charges with suspensions. Ann P Wheaton 18 Elmwood Place stop sign fined. Other entries include open container, possession of stolen property, disorderly conduct, and diverse fines and jail terms. Numerous defendants are named with ages and addresses across Wellston Athens Logan and surrounding areas.

William F. Theisen Nelsonville Ronald A. Danks N. Congress St Ann P. Wheaton Elmwood Place Dana Ann Lee Crook Hall Vance VanDeVenter West State Street William F. Frazier Foster House Barry S. Williams Second St Richard R. Robinson Carriage Hill

Community Event Roundup Athens County Ohio Week

A bulletin lists group activities in Athens County including a Grand Cat Show at Thomas Lodge with doors at 11 am and judging at noon, a Be Kind to Animals Week square dance at Moose Lodge 9 pm to midnight, a spring concert by Athens High chorale at 8 pm, Kilvert Community Center fundraiser 11:30 am to 3 pm, and various church and club meetings with times and contact notes. Other items include health council lunch and infant screening talk and a PEO luncheon at Elmwood Place.

Athens Fairgrounds Moose Lodge Bob Smart The Country Four Athens High School Chorale Athens High School Chorale Health and Welfare Council Carol Ramara Southeastern

Southeast Ohio Weather Forecast For Friday May 6 1977

Mostly cloudy with showers or thundershowers tonight and Saturday in southeast Ohio. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the low to mid 70s with a 50 percent chance of rain. Extended outlook shows showers possible Sunday and Tuesday, highs 60s to 70s, lows 40s to 50s. Lake Erie winds NW 10 to 20 knots, showers and storms with 3 to 6 foot waves.

C. L. Colmer U.S Ohio Northwest Lake Shore West Central Central East Central Southwest Lake Erie

NASD Interdealer Prices At 3 Pm Reported

Quotations from the NASD show representative interdealer prices around 3 p m as markets fluctuate through the day. The report notes that prices do not reflect final trading outcomes and lists several financial entities in the paragraph.

Ellinger and Slack Names in Court Filings

The document lists James D. Ellinger of Stage Coach 30039 and Sandra Lee Ellinger, along with Logan Route, Carol J. Slack of Murray City, and Lawrence E. Slack of Canton, as parties or claimants referenced in the filing.

James D. Ellinger Sandra Lee Ellinger Logan Carol J. Slack Murray City Lawrence E. Slack Canton

Air Force offers base choices for new recruits

Qualified applicants who join the Air Force before May 31 can serve in Ohio during their first tour. Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus is added to a list of 16 bases in a program offering choices for service, per an Air Force spokesman.

Air Force Ohio Rickenbacker Air Force Base Columbus

UMW Leaders Seek End to 11 Day Walkout in Ohio

In Bellaire Ohio union leaders seek a second meeting with local officials to resolve an 11 day old strike that has idled 16000 miners. The dispute centers on alleged foremen abuse and absenteeism rules as Peabody and other mines face action.

Bellaire Ohio Northwestern Guzek Meigs Mine 2 Southern Ohio Coal Co Peabody Oiler Meigs Mine Consolidation Coal Co Cadiz Saginaw Oglebay-Norton Co St. Clairsville North Arnold Miller International Se Ee Ee UMW International Board Ing District

Trimble Concert Presented By Trimble Local Band

Trimble Local Band showcased under Cliff Rowe at the Trimble Local School as part of National Music Week. The beginner band of fourth and fifth graders performed five pieces, with junior high and high school ensembles also presenting selections. Band booster potluck is planned for May 24, and performances include the Moonshine Festival parade on May 30 and the May 29 graduation ceremony.

Jacksonville National Federation of Music Clubs Trimble Cliff Rowe Nadia the Phairton Regiment Chicago Rowe New Straitsville

Area Death Notices From Several Ohio Towns

Obituaries for Olive Fay Seibert 84 of Columbus Roger N. Combs 74 of Allensville Sara Ann Vanderford 79 of Apollo Beach Roy L. Combs 74 of Allensville Emmett Hawk 85 of Gallia County funeral details list services dates locations and burial plans with survivors and calling hours in multiple communities including Nelsonville Logan McArthur Pomeroy and nearby cemeteries.

Nelsonville Olive Fay Seibert Aberdeen Ave Columbus Athens County Frank Alice Semones Bean First Christian Church of George Pierren Ruth Grove City Flora Bundy Johnson Funeral Home William A. Mechem Green Lawn Cemetery Logan Sara Ann Vanderford Apollo Beach Fla Zaleski Enos Catherine Kirsch Vanderford James of Columbus St. John’s Catholic Church James A. Geiger St. Sylvester Cemetery Leonard-Lyke Jerry Griffith Madison Mills Mount Sterling Pomeroy Emmett Hawk Ewing Funeral Home Roger Watson Hemlock Grove Cemetery Mr. Hawk Holzer Medical Center

Alumni Events Slated for May 28 at Southern High

Alumni banquet and two dances planned May 28 in Racine Ohio. Speaker is Herbert Shields. Blue Eyed Soul band performs 9 p.m. to midnight at Southern High and junior high square dance. $500 Paul H. Carnahan Scholarship to be awarded. dues or donations urged. Tickets $3.50 for dinner. sales at local stores or by mail.

Racine Southern High School Herbert Pete) Shields Southern High Blue Eyed Soul Paul H. Carnahan Ward Cross Store Paul Treasuer Raymond Pierce Box Ohio

Emergency runs Athens crew rush to aid ill woman

Athens fire squad responded Thursday at 9 42 p m to transport Nancy Fletcher 35 from East State Street recreation center to O Bleness Hospital after she fell ill en route.

Nancy Fletcher Athens East State Street Recreation Center O’bleness Ill

Medical Breakthrough Spurs Joint Replacement Surgery

The Arthritis Foundation reports major improvements in artificial joint replacement. Surgeons now replace hips knees wrists and elbows to relieve pain and disability for many arthritis patients.

The Arthritis Foundation

Hospital Notes Chronicle Patient Transfers and Births

Hospital notes list include Mr and Mrs David Hale Albany a son Nelsonville Faustena Jordan McArthur Hazel Drollinger The Plains Sherry Edwards Albany Rosa Mace Tommy Parsons Minnie Wooten Mrs Larry Smith and daughter Donna Meredith Thomas Taggart Mabel Wright Floyd Williams Redfern Evans Sr Muriel Rogers Alan Hillard Margaret Morgan Floyd Sems Jr Steve Brunning Mrs Vivian Watson Mrs Joanne Devault Mrs Estella Tolliver all Nelsonville Richard Adams Athens Route 2 Mrs Ethel Beal Athens Route Mrs Vivian Watson transferred to Good Samaritan Medical Center Zansville William Woodson Terry Robinette Kenneth Whitmore Mrs Yvonne Grant.

Rosa Mace Tommy Parsons Minnie Wooten Larry Smith Donna Meredith Thomas Taggart Mabel Wright Floyd Williams Redfern Evans Sr Muriel Rogers Alan Hillard Margaret Morgan Floyd Sems Jr Steve Brunning Vivian Watson Joanne Devault Estella Tolliver Nelsonville Richard Adams Athens Ethel Beal Good Samaritan Medical Center Zansville William Woodson Terry Robinette Kenneth Whitmore Yvonne Grant

Local Names Listed in Obituary Notices

Jacqueline Bird William Somerville Jr Lester Hall Mrs Teddy Cobb William Bonecutter Mrs George Carper Mrs Sherman West Pamela Powell Kristy Woomer Mrs Walter Hirrer William VanMeter Edith Biars Mrs Donald Waldie Mrs Timothy Lewis Dorist Bonecutter III Dorothy Adams Mrs Carroll Church Harold Williamson Johnny Lynch Mrs John Gleason

Jacqueline Bird William Somerville Jr Lester Hall Teddy Cobb William Bonecutter George Carper Sherman West Pamela Powell Kristy Woomer Walter Hirrer William VanMeter Edith Biars Donald Waldie Timothy Lewis Dorist Bonecutter III Dorothy Adams Carroll Church Harold Williamson Johnny Lynch John Gleason

Local Names Dismissed In Regional Listing

Denzel Boggess from Racine and others including Terre Wood Evelyn Moore Syracuse Anna Grim Middleport Harold Nice Pomeroy Oscar Imboden Minersville appear in a list. Several individuals Benton Phillips Mary Powell Pearl Garns Arch Markin Myrtle Durst Flora Williams Hubert Stewart are marked as dismissed.

Denzel Boggess Racine Terre Wood Longbottom Evelyn Moore Syracuse Anna Grim Middleport Harold Nice Pomeroy Oscar Imboden Minersville Benton Phillips Mary Powell Pearl Garns Arch Markin Myrtle Durst Flora Williams Hubert Stewart

New Haven Store to Rebuild After $400000 Fire

New Haven fire destroyed the store at the same site and two nearby apartments in a blaze that damaged several homes. Manager Ron Robinson said reconstruction could start soon and the new store might open by October 1.

New Haven Ron Robinson Robinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jason Winebrenner James Albany Vinton Mcarthur Jim Morris Vinton County Morris Willard Mullins Jr Craig Daft Mullins Baptists Gerald Dorsey Ravenswood Sharon Dianna Idle Meigs High School Paula Esichinger Jeni Grate Laura Hoover Beve Wilcox Jo McKinney Teresa Ellis Court News Wellston Larry Sprague Massachusetts Ave Dwaine M. Alexander S. New Jersey Ave Donald L. Akers Euclid Ave Lexington William C Morris Randy Charles Mathias Chieftain Michael L. McHone Oroville John Andrew Gartner W. Main St Thomas E. Miller E. Appleman Darrell T. Dexter Jr E. Main St Hocking County Kenneth B. Lutz Laurelville Deborah L. Campbell Robert E. Thompson Belleville Mich Michael J. Melaragno John R. nFen Eke James R. Estep Randall O Hawkinson Dennis W.boerstler Lancaster David L. North Donald A. Unger Roger D. Preest Whitehall Dennis M. Wilson Reed South Bloomingville Donald R. Schwarz IOOF Thomas Lodge Charles Temple Athens City Hocking Valley Parish Greens Run Taylor Ridge Appalachian CB Club Albany Grange Hall Kilvert Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Mann NOAA US Dept of AP Laserphoto Broughton Food Co Bucheve Fed SAL Cardinal Fund Celina Financial Corco ‘Ie Clumbia Natl Corg Roastal Sree Ca Communication Saree Wee Tae Athens National Athens National. Bank First Banc Group OF Ohio, Inc FDIC Hocking County Common Pleas UMW James A. Russell National Morgantown W.va United States Peabody Deep Olive Seibert Sara Vanderford Roy Combs Hawk Services Athens Fire Squad O’bleness Birth David Hale Faustena Jordan Hazel Drollinger the Plains Sherry Edwards Mount St. Mary Pleasant Valley
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