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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1977

Page

9

Building Site Recommended for Meigs County Multipurpose Building

Wright-Kreske-Kritschgau-Rosen-Buchanan Inc of Columbus recommended a south of the former children’s home site for a $1 million Meigs County multipurpose building. The project aims to use federal and state funds with planning ongoing as traffic issues are reviewed and a road from Mulberry Avenue is considered.

Pomeroy Meigs County Wright-Kreske- Kritschgau - Rosen - Buchanan, Inc Columbus Veterans Memorial Hospital Board Mulberry Avenue Maxine Plummer Meigs- Gallia-Jackson Mental Health Area Eleanor Thomas Meigs Senior Citizens

Hospital Births and Admitted Patients List

A long list records newborns to be welcomed by families in Athens Nelsonville Wellston and surrounding towns along with extended care admissions and discharges. Notable entries include births to Mr and Mrs Terry Hill Athens a daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert Simmons Wellston a daughter, plus ISSED and ADMITTED entries for Ruth Woodgeard Logan and several named patients from Logan Pomeroy Rutland and other Ohio communities.

Fred Lee Athens Terry Hill Robert Sheward Nelsonville Robert Simmons Wellston

Girl Reported Missing in Logan Neighborhood

Logan police and Hocking County Sheriff's urge help locating Beverly Croucher 16 who vanished after Thursday. Daughter of Bert and Mrs. Croucher of 692 North Walnut Street, she was last seen downtown Logan and is described as 5 feet 6 inches, 108 pounds with auburn hair brown eyes wearing blue jeans a red white and blue polo shirt a brushed denim jacket with hood and blue suede shoes. Call Logan police or Hocking sheriff with any information.

Logan Thurdsay Hocking County Hocking

Mines operate in Meigs County as workers walk off and back

A Meigs County coal complex including all three Southern Ohio Coal Co mines in Salem Center Meigs sees No 3 mine workers walk off then return. Court notes list multiple individuals from Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding towns facing charges from driving while intoxicated speeding and traffic violations with fines costs and jail terms. Several public notices reveal property transfers and parcels in Middleport Pomeroy Olive and Richland areas.

Salem Center Meigs County Southern Ohio Coal Co Michael K. Smith Middleport Carolyn S. Day Nelsonville Dale M Collmer Worthington Billy J Nichols Robert C. Wolf Athens Harry E. Lee Richard A. Everson Chillicothe Robert L. Hayes Albany

Weather outlook and figures for Ohio region May 11 1977

Meteorological data from Ohio University Comedy Department and Mrs. Colmer note fair weather with a low around 45 to 50 tonight and highs in the mid 70s to 80 Thursday. Extended outlook calls for a chance of showers Saturday or Sunday with highs in the 70s and 80s and lows in the 40s and 50s.

Ohio Universy Comedy Department Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore Lake Erie

Funtime, Inc Seeks Financial Details in Galveston Case

In Galveston a court inquiry requests financial details from Funtime Inc amid a local business dispute. The hearing lists key documents and dates for submission to the county court, with potential implications for the company’s operations.

Funtime, Inc Financial Incl Galveston Hour Aeumenio Ci

Citizens Day Planned in Meigs County Senior Center

Meigs County observes Senior Citizens Day at the former Pomeroy Junior High School with an 11 30 a m luncheon. No lunch donations. attendees to call by Friday to help plan the meal. Awards and recognitions for senior volunteers, area groups, and citizens over 90. Governors Rhodes proclamation. Eleanor Thomas directs the county council on aging.

Pomeroy Meigs County James Rhodes Ohio Commission On Aging Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley

Truck Fire Damages Ted Poston Vehicle Near Carbon Hill

Nelsonville firemen estimated $5,000 damage from a fire Thursday on a Poston Operating Co. truck on Route 278 near Carbon Hill. Gasoline leaking on the manifold is blamed for the blaze. Welding equipment, tanks and torches were destroyed or damaged along with the vehicle.

Nelsonville Poston Operating Co Route 278 Carbon Hill

Driver Halts Tanker Fire in Logan

Logan resident Mike Mount of Ohio Oil Co. tames a truck fire on Hocking Drive at about 3 40 p m using a chemical extinguisher before firefighters arrive.

Logan Mike Mount Ohio Oil Co Hocking Drive Mount

Theft Reported Near Rockbridge

Hocking County sheriff’s detectives investigate a break in at John Sanderlin’s Rockbridge residence. Missing items include a table two chairs two saws beer and cigarettes with a value around 500 dollars.

Logan Hocking County

Community group schedules and potluck events listed in Athens area

A compiled rundown of local meetings including Red Cross Malta potluck at Athens Masonic Temple, breastfeeding topic at Lambert 7 Greenbrier Drive, Legion election and covered dish at Unit 21, Catholic Ladies at St Pauls Hall, and many other club gatherings with times and hosts across Athens County venues.

Order of Red Cross Order of Malta Athens Masonic Temple Ego Om Lambert Greenbrier Drive Intersted Unit 21 American Legion — Legion Home Pot Luck Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul's Church Hall Millie Hutchinson

Middleport Council Hears Gas Price Change and Budget Plans

Four members attended the meeting as Gene Grate reported Ashland Petroleum Co. raised gas by half a cent. Cheryl Burdette hired as park manager. Driveway obstruction on Third Street noted. Rutland Street end to be blocked for pedestrian use. Mayor Hoffman said the 1978 budget would be prepared and submitted by June 28, 1977.

Middleport Middleport Council Gene Grate Ashland Petroleum Co Cheryl Burdette Third St R. Pickens Rutland St Fred Hoffman

Hospital Levy Renewal Discussed by Board

Hocking Valley Community Hospital board met in special session to consider renewing the six tenths of a mill operating levy. The fall would be the last collection under the current levy. The group debated a lower rate or a fundraising drive, noting income gaps would push up hospital rates. The issue will be continued at the May 23 regular meeting.

Logan Hocking Valley

Emergency Runs Reported To Local Hospitals

Emergency runs listed include Edward Bolin of Butternut Avenue Pomeroy to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Michelle Yonker of Letart to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Clarence Huffman moved from Pleasant Valley Hospital to a Huntington rest home. Homer Kuhl of Clifton to Pleasant Valley for medical care.

Edward Bolin Butternut Avenue Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital New Haven Michelle Yonker Letart Pleasant Valley Hospital Medical Clarence Huffman Huntington Homer Kuhl Clifton Pleasant Valley

Joan Crawford Dies at 69 in New York Home

Academy Award winner Joan Crawford died of a heart attack in her Manhattan apartment at age 69. The Hollywood icon rose from 1920s flapper to a celebrated actress and PepsiCo director, with funeral plans undetermined and cremation reportedly requested by the star.

New York Joan Crawford Manhattan Sunset Strip Hollywood George Cukor Miss Crawford

Death notices share multiple regional obituaries

The bulletin lists deaths in Stewart Chesterhill Wellston and Mason with ages and causes. Goldie Crippen 61 of Stewart died of a heart attack at Selby General Hospital. Wayne Ellis 57 of Minerva died en route to Aultman Hospital. Leonard Clein 83 Wellston, retired factory worker, funeral Mass Friday. Carolyn Janes 12 of Chesterhill died from head injuries. George Brown 54 Mason found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Funeral details, callers hours, and burial sites are given for each.

Goldie Crippen Stewart Goldie M. Crippen Stewart Selby General Hospital Marietta Luhrig Harry W Goldie G. Crippen Pilgrim Holiness Church of Walter W Crippen Helen Gheen Maria Charles McConnelsville Marvin Chesterhill Mary E. Gheen Margie Lighthizer Virginia Crippen Zanesville Lucille Younkin Corning Ruby McMahon Junction City William Crippen Norwich Pilgrim Holiness Church David Lyons Wyer Cemetery Miller- Huck Funeral Wayne William Ellis West St Minerva Aultman Hospital Canton Athens County Charles and Della Waymer Ellis Alliance Crane Co Pattonsville Grange Washington County American Legion of Minerva Mary Geannette Fleming Ellis Wayne W. Ellis Jr Michael Ellis Susan Grubb Lessner Fla Jay Ellis Pauline Burns Kenosha Wis First United Methodist Church Bartley Funeral Home Wellston Leonard A. Clein Wisconsin Ave Wellston Nursing Home Frick-Gallagher Manufacturing Co Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Order of Eagles Joseph Josephine Clein Sts. Peter and Paul Church Michael Ellifritz Mount Calvary Cemetery James N. Blowers Janes Carolyn Angela Janes Claude A Ruth Grimm Janes Stone- Matheney Evangelist Claude Davis Miss Janes Marion St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Morgan County Claude State Highway Patrol Hillcrest Gail F Parsons Marietta Memorial Hospital Parsons Miss Jones Raymond Jones Mary Grimm Woodsfield Mason George William Brown David Rhodes Mason County Sheriff's Department Brown John Grubb Route Homer Brown Homer Campbell Caroline Stonehill Brown Letart South Pacific Korea Mason Historical Society Addie Mae Biggs Brown Michael J Racine Helen Wi

Nelsonville to Hold Second Public Hearing on HAD Money

The city will host the final public hearing Monday at 7 p.m. in council chambers to gather input on a $200,000 HAD grant application for Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Council

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