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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1973

Page

12

Wellston Council Backs Fairgrounds Road Plan

Wellston city officials agreed to cooperate in building a second road to the Jackson County Fairgrounds, extending from Route 327 to Ohio Avenue via opening 15th Street and securing railroad right of way. The fairboard will finance construction.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Wellston Council Fairgrounds Road Joann Hunter Messenger Wellston Wellston City Jackson County Fairgrounds Environmental Protection Agency Bob Tolbert Jackson County Agriculture Society Council Fair Board Fairgrounds Ohio Avenue 15Th Street Henry Willard EPA Edgar Hayburn Hayburn Dallas Chevrolet Co Jackson Dean Lewis Co Dallas

Two Logan area women, Clara Mock and Rosa Starr, dies

Clara Eva Mock 82 of 184 Mound St died Thursday in Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after admission May 6. Nurse of nearly six decades, she held church and charitable roles and founded programs in Hocking Valley Hospital. Survived by son Harry, daughters Miriam Bryan and Willette Hanesworth, grandchildren and greats. Rosa M. Starr 93 of Logan Route 5 died Thursday night in Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Daughter of Noah and Mary Wolfe, she belonged to Gore United Brothers Church and left multiple children, stepchildren, grandchildren and greats. Services set for Sunday and burial at Smith Chapel.

Logan Clara Eva Mock Mound St Lancaster- Fairfield Hospital Lancaster William and Henrietta Crutcher Immanuel United Methodist Church Order of Easter Star White Shrine of Jerusalem American Legion Auxiliary Bloodmobile Hocking Valley Hospital Harry J. Mock Harry James Mock William Miriam) Bryan Marysville Mich Ralph Willetta) Hanesworth Harold Crutcher Nelle Graham Florida Heinlein Conrad O. Diehm Oak Grove Cemetery Rosa M. Starr Hocking Valley Community Hospital Perry County Noah and Mary Rogers Wolfe Gore United Brothers Church James Sherman Willard Harry Harley Viola) Maxwell Zanesville Clarence Tina) Cozad Samuel Freda) Jewell Reynoldsburg Floyd A Esther) Carson Middleport Ernest Ethel) Malone Howard Ocean) Nelson Florence Pierson Logan Elizabeth Summel Nathan Leonard-Lyke Clyde P. Hinton Smith Chapel

William S Moore founder of Moore's Stores dies

William S. Moore 68 founder of Moore's Stores Inc died on a heart attack at his Newark home. Memorial service to be held at the family home. He opened his first store in Newark on April 9 1937 and grew the chain to over 100 stores across four states. Survived by wife Gertrude D. Desborough Moore son William Moore III and three grandchildren. He previously lived in Wilkinsburg Pa and Cincinnati before locating headquarters in Newark. He retired last year after Moore's Stores filed for reorganization under bankruptcy act.

Newark William S. Moore Granville Road Moore’s Stores, Inc Licking County Memorial Hospital Ohio University Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Athens Moore Wilkinsburg Pittsburgh Philadelphia Dean- Phipps Automotive Lancaster William Moore III Mr. Moore Gertrude D. Desborough Moore Miriam Musgrave Moore

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admits Listed Patients

Admitted patients include Louise Garnes and Dewey Pullins of Pomeroy Bertha Baum and Wade Spencer of Long Bottom Ola Cremeans of Coolville Edith Burton of Middleport Johnnie Mae Stukey of Mason Vicki Campbell of Hartford Phil Donovan Krista White Gertrude Miller Raymond Hartley Marshall McCoy Oren Wears Owen Holley Lawrence Harrison and Jerry Hayman.

Louise Garnes Dewey Pullins Pomeroy Bertha Baum Wade Spencer Long Bottom Ola Cremeans Coolville Edith Burton Middleport Johnnie Mae Stukey Mason Vicki Campbell Hartford Phil Donovan Krista White Gertrude Miller Raymond Hartley Marshall McCoy Oren Wears Owen Holley Lawrence Harrison Jerry Hayman

Alumni Banquet and Dance Tickets On Sale Now

The Pomeroy High School Alumni Banquet and dance tickets are on sale in Pomeroy at New York Clothing House and Nelson's Drug Store or by writing the Alumni Association. Tickets cost 4 dollars per member and cover the meal, dance, and membership. Banquet starts at 6 30 p.m. and the dance at 9 30 p.m.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School New York Nelson’s Drug

Kiser Hospitalized After Car Crash Injuries

Jean Kiser, 26, of Racine, paralyzed since a neck injury in a car accident, has entered University Hospital in Columbus for medical treatment. She has been helpless since the crash. cards may be sent to her at Dodd Hall Room 3140 Ohio State University Hospital Columbus.

Racine Jean Kiser University Hospital Columbus Dodd Hall Ohio State University Hospital

Dawley Rites Set for Columbus Area Man

Everett H. Dawley 76 former Logan resident died Thursday at Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Born in Hocking County he was a power shovel operator and a Stonybrook United Methodist Church member Survived by wife Nellie Clarke three sons eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren two sisters and a brother Funeral services Monday 1 pm Heinlein Funeral Home burial to follow Contributions may go to the American Cancer Society or Stonybrook United Methodist Church of Gahanna

Athens Margaret A. Mace the Plains Bay Memorial Hospital Panama City Fla Stewart Michael Margaret Burke Florida Mace Minear Order of Eastern Star Guysville Earl James Dorothea) Spencer Cortland William Betty Ann) Keeney Fila Wade Burke Herbert Burke New Marshfield Hughes Funeral Home Billy Coots Athens Memory Gardens Logan Everett H. Dawley Senior Citizens Center Columbus Mount Carmel Hospital Hocking County Ira Dora Cardwell Dawley Stonybrook United Methodist Church Nellie C. Clarke C. L. Dawley Gahanna Cloyd E. Dawley Norwalk Kenneth Iran Dwnley San Jose Calif Stanley Dawley Berea Harry Bertha) Mundy Nelsonville Gerald Bessie) Martin Smithfield Harold Wesley Heinlein Funeral Gary Boucher Oak Grove Cemetery American Cancer Society Stonybrook United Methodist Church of Gahanna

Band Concert Set Thursday In Trimble Gym

Jacksonville Marshall Kimball director announces final instrumental band concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in Trimble Elementary Gym. The entire band will participate and he will introduce the band for 1973 74.

Jacksonville Marshall Kimball Trimble Elementary

Senior Citizens Meet Thursday in Pomeroy

Pomeroy expects a county wide Senior Citizens meeting Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Senior Citizens Center, the former Pomeroy Junior High Building. A potluck dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Attendees should bring table service. coffee will be provided. There will be entertainment.

Pomeroy Senior Citizen’s Center Pomeroy Junior High

Deputies Held At Gunpoint By Suspect Arrested

Luther Workman of Scott School Road was arrested on intoxication charges after he held two Gallia County deputy sheriffs at gun point Thursday evening. Deputies Steve Walters and Dick Cuhn arrived on a domestic call and were ordered to leave the residence or be killed. Walters laid down his weapon and stepped into the street prompting Workman to surrender. Additional charges may follow.

Vinton Luther Workman Scott School Road Gallia County Steve Walters Dick Cuhn Workman

Wills Topic Of Speaker At Meeting

Meigs County prosecuting attorney Bernard Fultz spoke to the May meeting of the Womens Auxiliary of the Veterans Memorial Hospital on The Making and Probating of a Will. A rummage sale was announced for June 14 1516 in the Coates Building in Middleport. Social hostesses were Mrs Phyllis Rowan and the executive committee.

Pomeroy Bernard Fultz Meigs County Womens Auxiliary Veterans Memorial Hospital Coates Middleport Phyllis Rowan

Two Vehicle Accidents Investigated in Gallia County

Ohio Highway Patrol investigated two crashes Wednesday near Cheshire and Gallipolis. At 8 a.m. Ronald Fry 26 of Pomeroy attempted a private drive turn and collided with Frances Wright 52 of Coshocton with no injuries or citations. At 3:25 p.m. Mary Woods 32 of Gallipolis turning into a landfill parking lot was rear ended by David Clarke 21 of Jackson Route 1 who was cited for following too closely.

Gallipolis Ohio Highway Patrol Cheshire Ronald L. Fry Pomeroy Frances Nelson Wright Coshocton Mary S. Woods Sanitary Land Fill David Clarke Jackson Clarke

Opal Berry Accepted at Hocking Technical College

Miss Opal Berry daughter of Mrs Thelma Berry of Williams Street Middleport has been accepted for a two year nursing course at Hocking Technical College Nelsonville. She will enter in September and is a graduate of Meigs High School.

Middleport Opal Berry Thelma Berry Williams Street Hocking Technical College Nelsonville Miss Berry Meigs High School

Horse Show Slated By Eastern Juniors

TUPPERS PLAINS The Eastern Local High School junior class will host its sixth annual horse show at the Bar-30 Horsemen grounds near Tuppers Plains on Saturday night rain or shine. It is an SECHEA point show with Dr. Charles Smith substituting as judge after Robert Patrick of Ashville declined due to a broken leg.

Tuppers Plains Eastern Local High School Bar-30 Horsemen Show South Eastern Horse Exhibitors’ Association Sechea Robert Patrick Ashville Charles Smith Ohio State University Patrick Bar-30 Ohio Valley Horse Show Association Earl Cherry Westerville

Vinton Youth Charged In Gallia County Case

A 17 year old Vinton County juvenile was found guilty in Gallia County Juvenile Court on breaking and entering at North Gallia High School on January 13. The office sustained $3,000 damage. sentencing postponed to May 22. The juvenile remains jailed.

Gallipolis Vinton County Gallia County Sheriff's Department Roy Young Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Russ McSeverty BCI Cliff Wilson North Gallia Davy Danko Roy Roberts

Memorial Service Set at Burlingham Church May 28

Memorial Day services at Burlingham Church on May 28 at 1 30 p m with Rev Freeland Norris as speaker. Special singing by the Norris quartet. Military rites by Feeney Bennett Post No 128 American Legion of Middleport and the Junior Modern Woodmen. Flag parade to cemetery and graves decorated with flags.

Burlingham Burlingham Church Freeland Norris Norris Feeney-Bennett Post No. 128 American Legion of

Athens Ohio seeks bids for tow pickup and fence at West State Cemetery

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids to 1:00 PM May 25 1973 for a tow pickup truck and for chain link fencing around West State Street Cemetery. Bids must include 10 percent bid bond or certified check and full company name. The City reserves the right to reject all bids. Phillip E. Goldsberry Service Safety Director oversees bids.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Phillip E. Goldsberry Public Service-Safety West State Street

Britton vs Britton Divorce Case Notice in Athens County

Albert Leon Britton of unknown address may be served after publication as the defendant in Case CI 73 33 filed by Sandra Sue Britton in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. The plaintiff seeks divorce child custody support alimony debt division temporary relief and a restraining order with 28 days to answer from the final publication date June 15 1973.

Albert Leon Britton Catherine Britton Stewart Ohio Sandra Sue Britton Hir Court of Common Pleas Athens County Marjorie Mitchell Court OF Common Pleas OF Myrta M. Ashworth Virginia Blackburn Cora M. Evans Charles E. Kelley Amy A Whaley Charles L. Curran Supreme Court of Ohio Beth A. Roberts

Notice to bidders for school bleachers in Albany Ohio

Alexander Local Board of Education invites bids by noon June 11 1973 for fifteen row non elevated 150 ft bleachers with three vertical aisles from ground to fifteenth row. Bid forms available at Alexander High School Superintendent or Clerk. The board may accept or reject any or all bids. Mrs Edna Stalder Clerk P O Box 8 Albany Ohio.

Alexander Local Board of Education Alexander High School Albany Ohio Board of Education Edna Stalder P.O. Box

Sealed bids sought for tractor and mower in Amesville

The Clerk of the Village of Amesville invites sealed bids until 12 00 noon May 26 1973 for a 25 hp water cooled gasoline tractor with 3P hitch live power take off rear tires 11 x 24 and 5 speed transmission plus a 5 ft Belly type rotary mower. Bids must include 10 percent bond or certified check. bids may be rejected with bond returned if so.

Amesville Susan Quinn

Revenue Sharing Fund Receipts and Expenditure Report

The notice records Revenue Sharing Fund receipts for 1972 totaling 3999 and 1973 half year 2242, summing 6241 dollars. It authorizes expenditures from the fund for a John Deere mower tractor leader and blade totaling 6241 dollars, approved by Bern. Trustees by Lee D. Glass clerk on 5-18.

John Deere Lee D. Glass

Bids Sought by Alexander Local Board of Education

The Alexander Local Board of Education will accept bids until 12:00 noon, June 11, 1973, for bread, milk, meat, produce, canned goods, tires, gasoline, oil, grease and anti freeze for Albany Ohio schools. Bids available from Mrs Edna Salder, Clerk, P O Box.

Alexander Local Board of Education Alexander High School Albany Ohio Board of Education Edna Salder P. O. Box

Sealed bids invited for Nelsonville college construction phase

The Office of the President Hocking Technical College seeks sealed bids by June 7 1973 10 00 a m for Phase I structural steel metal deck studs steel stairs and miscellaneous metal work and elevator work at Nelsonville Ohio Plans and contract documents by Kellam Foley Architects. Bids addressed to John J Light president must include a 100 bid bond and follow wage rate rules.

Hocking Technical College Kimberly Road Nelsonville Ohio Technical College Kellam and Foley Architects & Planners Columbus F. W. Dodge P.O. Box Freeway Drive Kellam & Foley Architects and Planners, Inc Reed Road Upper Arlington Cleveland Dodge Scan Hanna Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio Valley Builders Exchange Mt. DeChantal Wheeling W. Va Galbreath Turner East Broad St John J. Light

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Lewis John Dupre Revenue Sharing Committee Sylvester Atty Roy Gilliland Lloyd Kenneth Peterson Bundy Lonnie Leonard Harry Ward Delaware Avenue 10Th Street J. L. Jenkins 11Th Street Electric Company Indiana Avenue 11Th Zoning Commission Dennis Callahan Clara Eva Moore’s Stores Bonita Hurst Edgar Bonita Mosier Hurst Magnolia Aultman Hospital Canton Margaret Mace Sas Wills Eastern Juniors Vinton Youth Sunday Creek Valley Messenger Yerba Santa N. Court Ryoma Greenhouse Union ST Bromley Farmacy White's Mill RT Vore Ridge Community Church Willard Dutcher Carl Radcliffe Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains Merlin Teets Zion Free Will Baptist Church Christian Way Singers Cairo Eddie Boyer Scotts Kerr Hunter Hardware Carbon — Hill Gallia County Jr. Fairgrounds Drobert Persons Independent Baptist Church GARBC Earl Umbaugh Marhofer Ave Stow Order OF Rainbow For Girls Demplay Civic Directory West State St Mary Kay Cosmetics Harolyn Brient Pomeroy Recovery East Main St American Legion U.S. 33 South Kiwanis Baron Men’s Shop Logan’s Book Store Sports Inc University Shop Vere Smith Audio Visual Martings Earl F. Mathews Insurance Keith's Men Shop We At Millers Poultry Millers Poultry and
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