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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1977

Page

10

Court docket highlights multiple Ohio entries and fines

A lengthy court list shows defendants from Columbus to Lancaster facing charges such as unsafe operation driving while suspended and speeding. Fines range from 10 to 36.50 dollars with costs and occasional jail days. Names include Robert Swint Michael Baum Michael Hudak Petrella Gordon Berry Randy Tolly and others.

Robert Swint Columbus Michael A. Baum Michael W. Hudak Parma John E. Petrella Ruth Smith Glouster David F. Silverman Athens David C. Wolfney Weneeagien Queeng Ge Gordon H. Berry Lancaster Joseph Spencer Sr New Stristville Ronald L. Fink Baltimore Dean L. Harding Somerset Randy L. Tolly New Marshfield William F. Tiemyer William Littoral the Plains

Perry County Divorces Granted and Custody Awards

Perry County Common Pleas grants multiple divorces. Ron Harrison awarded custody of two minors. Frank Clarke sues Karen Clarke. several property transfers listed. Also cases include traffic stops with fines for Nelsonville speeding and a Burson House speeding incident.

Perry County Common Pleas Ron Eugene Harrison Peggy Sue Harrison Defendent Michael F. Frank Susan Frank

Family gathers for Mother's Day honoring Mrs Izetta Kelly Hillan

Glouster residents share a large Mother's Day gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn in Athens with seven children and numerous spouses including Susie Becky Patty Bobbie Jeanie Melinda Erica DeDe Carolyn Dewayne Betty Phyllis Susie Tina John Sharon Stephanie Harvey Paul Robin Anthony Bryan Deicie Judy and Mrs Bea Vaughn plus Mr and Mrs HJ Black. Other visits span Columbus Mary Baker former Plains resident and son in law Walter Mason of St Clairsville. Francis Erwin returns after weekend with Norman Ross. Wedding trip to Minburn Iowa for Julia Withem and Randy Robinson capped the day. Fire units from Nelsonville and Waterloo respond at 845 PM.

Izetta Kelly Hillan Susie Becky Patty Bobbie Jeanie Melinda Erica DeDe Carolyn Dewayne Betty Phyllis Tina John Sharon Stephanie Harvey Paul Robin Anthony Bryan Deicie Judy David White Columbus Mary Baker Francis Erwin Norman Ross Robert Geary George Edinger

Community lodge events and club meetings list

Athens County activities include Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 p m in Jacksonville Meigs County Masonic Temple officers meet at 7 for practice Saturday Paramythia Lodge 25 F AM at 5 30 Master Mason degree Athens Masonic Temple Pallac Club tea 2 30 with Mary Ness Golden Wings CB Radio Club 7 30 at Athens County Fairgrounds Fox hunt and weiner roast Albany VFW Dance 9 30 pm to 1 30 am for members and guests Dottie and the Rhythm Makers donation 1 50 Albany Grange 8 pm sandwich drive Avenue Dr Ivan Tribe mining towns talk Eckankar discussion 1 pm City Building Channel CB Action Team 7 30 pm site Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric on South May Avenue

Pallac Club Mary Ness Victor Whitehouse Elmwood Place Golden Wings Athens County Fairgrounds Fox Hunt Weiner Albany Vfw Dottie and the Rhythm Makers Ivan Tribe Hocking Valley Eckankar Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company South May Avenue

Community yard and rummage sales across Athens County

Channel 5 CB Action Team hosts a benefits yard sale at 22 South Plains Road from 9 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. The New Marshfield Methodist Church sponsors a rummage sale at the town hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alexander Band Boosters hold sales at the corner of Virginia Street and Morton Avenue in Albany from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds fund the Alexander Marching Band summer camp.

Channel 5 South Plains Road New Marshfield Alexander Band Virginia Street Morton Avenue Albany Alexander

Weather summary for Southeast Ohio and nearby areas

Friday May 13 1977 report shows yesterday high 75 low 37 with no precipitation yesterday. Forecast partly cloudy through Saturday with highs 75 to 80 and a 10 percent rain chance tonight and Saturday. Extended outlook calls for fair Sunday and possible showers Monday or Tuesday with highs upper 70s to low 80s. Winds light variable near Lake Erie and West Central regions with modest seas tonight.

Ohio University C. L. Colmer U.S Ohio West Lake Shore West Central Salt Lake Erie

Postal Service Studied Efficiency and Small-Value Trade

A study examined postal service efficiency with annual business below 150 dollars, assuming an average transaction of one dollar. The memo notes potential cost savings and service impacts for small-value mail and frequent users.

No Charges Against Escapee William Babcock

William Babcock who led a chase across Athens County won’t be charged. Officials from six law enforcement agencies pursued Babcock in the evening across the county. The Messenger notes a Thursday correction on Efaw’s deputy ratio claim, saying Athens County’s ratio is lower than claimed.

William Babcock Athens County Efaw

Hospital notes list births and dismissals across Ohio towns

The record names multiple individuals from Athens Glouster New Marshfield Granville The Plains Trimble Nebcovile and nearby areas. It notes a birth for Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Rice of Athens and lists numerous patients and dismissals including Hartsel Nixon Elmer Dunfee Mrs Elmer Rodehaver Granville Lyons Faustena Jordan Mrs Richard Essex Paul McDaniel Mrs Phyllis Linton Mrs Lois Barrows and others.

Hartsel Nixon Elmer Dunfee James Elmer Rodehaver Granville Lyons Faustena Jordan Richard Essex Paul Phyllis Linton Lois Barrows Margaret Milholland Nebcovile Lola Pettit Glouster Russell Lenigar New Marshfield Snyder Murray City Charles Smathers Trimble

Teens Injured in Albany Wreck. one dead

Six teenagers riding in a car driven by Miss Perry were injured when it failed to yield at County Road 10 and was struck by Thomas Aronhalt. The car overturned in a yard and emergency crews freed several trapped teens. One victim remained in critical condition with others in fair to good condition.

Miss Ellis Russell O’bleness Hospital Connie Ellis Albany Fawnia Reeves Miss Perry Baker Road Thomas H. Aronhalt Aronhalt Perry Arondalt Joyce Orbsby South Congress Street

Area death notices from Glouster and surrounding areas

Infant Sams dies at birth in Glouster. W George Gilham of Martinez Lake Arizona dies at 56 after retirement from Pacific Bell and service in World War II. Russell Brokaw, 85, Stockport, a farmer and saw mill operator, dies at his son's home. Buck Hanning, 41, Glouster, dies unexpectedly. Clell Hall, 38, Hamden area teacher, dies after illness. Services and burial details listed for each case.

Martinez Lake Ariz George Gilham Athens Pacific Bella Co San Diego Athens High School Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity George Arthur Gilham Mary Helen Christman Gilham George Anthony Michael Beth Johnson Susan Stonebreaker Deborah San Area Helen Elizabeth Gilham James Betty) Anastas Py Peas Joyce) Vanity Stockport Russell E. Brokaw Morgan County Vernon Lucy Hindman Brokaw Neelyville Grange

Frieda Faehnle 84 Middleport native dies at Home

Miss Frieda Faehnle 84 of Middleport born in Meigs County daughter of Albert and Viola Faehnle died after a long life. She served Heath United Methodist Church as secretary and belonged to the Middleport Garden Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. Burial Mount Herman Cemetery after services at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Robert Bumgarner officiating. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home.

Middleport Frieda Faehnle Meigs County Albert Viola Will Faehnle Heath United Methodist Church Robert Bumgarner Mount Herman

Ohio’s last Whig Governor Seabury Ford 1849 50

Seabury Ford served as Ohio governor from 1849 to 1850, becoming the final holder of the Whig Party’s state executive office in that era.

Seabury Ford Ohio

Services Set for Betty Jean Jordan Victim in Albany Crash

Betty Jean Jordan a 16 year old Albany Route 3 resident and Alexander High School sophomore was killed in a two car crash on Baker Road Thursday. Services will be Monday at 2 30 p m at Bigony Jordan Funeral Home with Rev Cecil Cox and Rev Jack Sedwick officiating. Burial will be in School Lot Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at the funeral home. She was born in Gallipolis the daughter of Lavern and Mary Jeffers Jordan. She is survived by three sisters Ruth Birchfield Jane Llewellyn and Jerrie Sue and maternal grandparents Reed and Beulah Jeffers.

Glouster Lorenzo Buck) Hanning Front St Athens County Albert Ella Potts Hanning Helen Spencer Hanning Chester Carol Tammy Robin Gretz Chauncey Vivian Waldeck van Fossen Tom Crafton McArthur Clell Howard Hall Hamden O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Martin Wayne Pete Cora Hayes Hall Vinton County Zaleski Mr. Hall Maytown Alice Lloyd College Sue Bennett College Eastern Kentucky University University of Missouri Temple University Ohio University Jayne Christensen Hall Wayne Howard Bucky Paul Lexus James N. Blower Harra Elk Cemetery Albany Betty Jean Jordan Baker Road Bigony-Jordan Funeral Cecil Cox Jack Sedwick School Lot Miss Jordan Alexander High School Columbia Gallipolis

Boy Scout Girl Scout Potluck Dinner Held Monday

The Athens County Association for Retarded Citizens hosts its annual potluck at Beacon School Monday at 6 p.m. Awards and badges for Bike Hike and other activities will be presented.

Athens County Association For Retarded Citizens Beacon School

Emergency Runs Highlight Mason and Middleport Squads

Emergency runs conducted by the Mason squad at 9 35 p m feature Cora and Nk Am with Visio Us em Ska Cy involvement while Middleport squad operates Wednesday at 7 20 p m led by Sam Beller along New Lima Road toward Veterans Memorial.

Sam Beller New Lima Road Veterans Memorial

Local Names Listed in Community Directory

The list includes Delbert Alton Theodore Stevens Stacie Grimm Chad Tipton and several married names such as Mrs Rick Whobrey Mrs Jackie Gostick Edith McCoy and Mrs Denvis Coburn among others. Also named are Mrs Donald Tucker Tracy Roach Rosemary Edmonds Agie Jordon and Mrs Monica Good.

Delbert Alton Theodore Stevens Stacie Grimm Chad Tipton Rick Whobrey Jackie Gostick Edith McCoy Denvis Coburn Donald Tucker Tracy Roach Rosemary Edmonds Agie Jordon Monica Good

Court halts Coffman hiring amid union dispute

A temporary restraining order blocks Coffman Stair Co from hiring Marion plant workers not in Local 1279 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and from transferring orders until three grievances are resolved. Judge James Stilwell requires a $10 000 bond and the order expires in 14 days.

LOGAN Coffman Stair Co Marion, Va Marion United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America James Stilwell Willard Dutcher Frederick G. Cloppert Jr Coffman Stilwell

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