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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1977

Page

7

Ohio University Opens Health Resource Center in Alden Library

Center material received marks the start of a health resource center in Alden Library funded by a 20000 grant from CHEAO. Birke and Ralph Lindstra observed delivery as the facility aims to be fully equipped and staffed by July 1. The center will house a medical collection and offer audio visual self study resources for osteopathic students practitioners and continuing educators. It will subscribe to the MedCOM Network for medical films and serve health programs across the region.

Ohio University Alden CHEAO Birke Ralph Lindstra College of Osteopathic Medicine Health Learning Resource Center Medcom

Swimming Pupils to Register

Registration forms have been distributed in Hocking County for Red Cross swimming lessons this summer. Children must be six to fifteen years old. Forms returnable to the Red Cross office in Logan. Lifesaving schedules will be announced later. Volunteers should contact the Red Cross office in Logan.

Logan Hocking County Red Cross Red

Local Youths Cited for Offenses in Columbus Camping Sweep

Chronicle of multiple offenders and cases from Columbus area with ages from 18 to 37. Includes after hours park entry, open flask, marijuana possession, reckless operation, and assorted transfer notices amid bond forfeitures and probation. Names, ages, and charges listed with monetary costs.

Nancy E. Cohen Ed W. Frecker Kathy Sue Reeves Columbus Daniel L. Fernandez Louisville Dennis A. Wilson Logan James F. Price Cleveland Charles A. Mack

Hospital notes list births for area families

Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Morrison McArthur a son. Mr. and Mrs. John Gloeckner Shade a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thornhill Guysville a daughter. Edna Settle Tammy Hays Flossie Douglas Athens. Jack Limo Jr Jody Shifflet Virginia Scott Glouster. Rebecca O Rourke Nelson ville Violet Shields Chauncey John Crow McArthur Linda Fitzwater Clara Hillen Harold Grim Ronald Cook Walter White Betty Grinstead Rodney Canter Helen Augustine Warren Miller D Heath Clemons Mollie Grim Sylvia Showalter Darius Shaw Hilda Kasler Corbin Norris Jerry Wiley Francis Jeffers.

Wendell Morrison McArthur John Gloeckner Shade Lee Thornhill Guysville Edna Settle Tammy Hays Flossie Douglas Athens Jack Limo Jr Jody Shifflet Virginia Scott Glouster Rebecca O'Rourke Nelsonville Violet Shields Chauncey John Crow Linda Fitzwater Clara Hillen Harold Grim Ronald Cook Walter White Betty Grinstead Rodney Canter Helen Augustine Warren Miller D. Heath Clemons Mollie Grim Sylvia Showalter Darius Shaw Hilda Kasler Corbin Norris Jerry Wiley Francis Jeffers

Mount St. Mary Admits Notables From Several Towns

Mount St. Mary announces admissions including William Maffin Steve McIntosh both from Nelsonville Judy Craig from New Straitsville Thomas Riley from Stockport John Lonberger from Murray City Emily Hardy James Andrews Lillian Lee Weldon McGrath and John Paulisin.

William Maffin Steve McIntosh Nelsonville Judy Craig New Straitsville Thomas Riley Stockport John Lonberger Murray City Emily Hardy James Andrews Lillian Lee Weldon McGrath John Paulisin

Southeast Ohio Forecast Quiets Heat Wave Across Regions

Friday May 28 1977 weather report notes clear skies and highs in the mid to upper 80s across Southeast Ohio with a 20 percent rain chance tonight and Saturday. Livestock stress rising with heat. spraying and forage harvest conditions outlined. extended Ohio outlook shows a chance of showers Monday.

Ion University C. L. Colmer U.S. Weather Observer Ohio Northwest West Lake Shore West Central East Central East Lake Shore East Central Northeast Central Lake Erie

Ohio University Chamber Orchestra Concert Saturday

The Ohio University Chamber Orchestra performs senior and graduate composition projects Saturday at 8 30 p m in the Recital Hall under acting conductor Roland Breitenberger. Featured pieces include Fever 103 by William Christy with Anne Bill as vocal soloist and Portrait of an Entity by Richard Gray.

Ohio University Chamber Orchestra Roland Breitenberger William Christy Anne Bill Richard Gray

Community events and gatherings listed for Athens area

Sylvia Matheny chairs social committee events at Glouster IOOF Temple. Dow's Arena hosts a skating party at 7:30 p m with Channel 5 CB Action Team. Athens Moose Lodge dance runs 9 p m to midnight with Sam Bennett Ohio Valley Band. Nabby Lee Ames DAR hosts 2 p m program by Florence Brewer. Golden Wings CB Radio Club meets 7:30 p m at Athens County Fairgrounds with potluck. Ames-Bern Alumni dinner 6:30 p m at Amesville Elementary gym. tickets 5.50. Albany VFW stag party 8 p m to 2 a m. NAACP district workshop 10 a m to 2 p m at First Federal Bank building. Rights of Women program at Fifth and Market features William Betcher Eva Janecek open to public. Alcoholics Anonymous 8:30 p m at Church of the Good Shepherd. Athens County Auxiliary memorial program 2 p m at Troy Baptist Church with refreshments at Lodge Hall. PEO Chapter DD meets 11:30 a m at old airport. Nelsonville VFW dinner 11 a m to 7 p m proceeds buy folding door.

Moose Lodge Sam Bennett Ohio Valley Band Nabby Lee Ames DAR Robert Betz Longview Heights Florence Brewer Golden Wings Athens County Fairgrounds Ames-Bern Alumni Association Amesville Albany Vfw NAACP First Federal Bank Fifth and Market Streets William Betcher Southeast Ohio Civil Rights Commission Eva Janecek National Organization of Women Athens City

Purse and Electronic Goods Stolen from Wellston Cars

Police investigate multiple thefts in Wellston. Deborah Johnston reported a purse with identification and $21 stolen from a parked car near the high school on New York Avenue. Mark Williams said a CB radio valued at $189 was taken from a car at a South Pennsylvania Avenue pizza shop. Roger Maning's car on Pic Pac lot lost 24 eight track tapes worth $96.

Wellston Deborah Lynn Johnston Wilkesville New York Avenue Mark Williams S. Michigan Ave Citizens Band South Pennsylvania Avenue Roger Maning Wellston Route 2 Pic Pac

May Oakdale Friendship Circle Meeting Report

Oakdale Circle met at Mae Losey s home with Virginia Moore leading in the presidents absence. Members and guest Joann Adkins of Columbus shared Mother s Day readings and flowers were given to deceased members. Proceeds from a sale totaled 20 19. Margaret Lowery to host June meeting with related contests and bride gifts planned.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Mae Losey Virginia Moore Nellie Hellyer Anna Brunton Madge Harry Prudence Nott Annetta Yocum Sarah McClelland Helen Love Joann Adkins Columbus Peggy Gatchel Beverlee Simons Lee Gatchel Della Loomis Margaret Lowery Sally Hines Norma Carter

Dartmouth sophomore Megan Topping named dormitory chair

Megan Topping, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Topping of 70 Elmwood Place, has been elected dormitory chairman of Woodward Hall at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire. She is a sophomore and will serve on the interdorm council overseeing dorm life.

Megan Topping Alexander Topping Elmwood Place Woodward Hall Dartmouth College Hanover N.H Interdorm Council

Meter Reader Figure Dies of Heart Attack

Cincinnati police report Lyons aged 65 died of a heart attack. He was once acquitted in the Audrey Evers Pugh murder case of 1956, a case tied to a confession he later repudiated. Police say no foul play suspected.

Cincinnati Lyons East Side Audrey Evers Pugh William “Foss Hopkins Civil Service Commission Hamilton County Pugh

Meigs County inmates begin sentences at state facility

Three Meigs County jail inmates were transported to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction center to begin serving sentences. Earl Phelps 26 of Middleport received one to 10 years for carrying a concealed weapon. Kim Hayman 21 of Racine drew two to 15 years on six counts aggravated robbery. Brian E Bass 21 of Syracuse received two to 15 years on six counts aggravated robbery.

Alumni Extends Deadline for Trimble Local Banquet Tickets

GLOUSTER The Trimble Local alumni committee extends the ticket sale deadline to Monday at 10 am. Ticket price is 3.50 per person and dance tickets are 4 per person. Tickets available from reunion organizers and local businesses. reservations not accepted after 10 am Monday.

Diane Angle Kathryn Angle Bingman’s Insurance Agency Westfall’s Insurance Agency

Advisory Council To Meet In Southern Local District

The Parents Advisory Council for Title I of the Southern Local School District plans a Tuesday meeting. Adam Jacobs of The Family Tree will speak and the 1976-77 program will be evaluated. Plans for 1977-78 will be begun and all parents grandparents and interested citizens are welcome.

Glouster Family Visitors and Birthday Note

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kasler and children Scott and Amy of Dayton visited Mrs. Ansel Gamwell and family. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Millard Kasler and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kasler with descendants. Mrs. Lucy Palmer, long a Glouster resident, now lives in Chillicothe and will turn 97 on July 29. readers may send greetings to 520 Linn Street, Chillicothe, Ohio.

Sam Kasler Scott and Amy Dayton Ansel Gamwell Bill Rarick Todd Pickerington Kaslers Gamwells Millard Kasler Glouster Jack Kasler Richard Enlow Lucy Palmer Palmer Cross Street Enlow Chillicothe Linn St Ohio

Obituary notices span several Ohio towns in one day

Rutland area death notices report Orvel A. Davis of Danville 79 died in Canal Fulton with services by Rev. Dr. R D Brown and burial in Danville Cemetery. Also listed are Mary Broyles 71 of Gallipolis, Lucille Bills Darden 59 of Bartlett, Edward C Forbes 64 of Nelsonville, and Benjamin Wallace Thompson 16 days old of Gallipolis. Multiple survivors, funeral homes, and service details provided.

Rutland Orvel A. Davis Danville Gas Light Villa Canal Fulton Montana Orion Sadie Maroney Davis B.F. Goodrich Co Edwin Davis Jean Palmer Mogadore Edwin Gallipolis Mary Broyles Vinton Ave Holzer Waugh-Halley- Wood Alfred Halley Mound Hill Cementery Chesterhill Lucille Bills Darden Bartlett Betty Bills Ritchie County W .Va Charles F Betty Morris Bills Sohio Church of Christ Olney Tex Richard Jake) Darden Morris Bills Stone-Matheney Funeral Home Edward Forbes Nelsonville Edward C. Forbes Poplar St Mount St. Oe Tees Augusta Patton Forbes Thomas Forbes Brooks Shoe Co Gene Carolyn) Crane John Joyce) Burns Logan Larry Sandi) Coen Dallas Columbus Rolland Redding Calif Bill Carbon Hill Betty Warner Chillicothe Howard Bessie Lee) Ritchie Thompson Benjamin Wallace Thompson Childrens Hospital Carol Rhoades Thompson Chad Dewitt Roades van Wert Lonnie Thompson Cecile Thompson Vinton Vinton Memorial Park James Frazier

Dogs Impounded After Week of Patrol in Nelsonville

Police Chief Richard Morgan said eight dogs were picked up last week and turned over to the Athens County dog warden. The dogs were taken to the shelter as dawned and owners are reminded that dogs must be under control off their property or risk impoundment.

Nelsonville Richard Morgan Athens County Morgan

Delta Delta House Corporation to Meet in Athens Ohio

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of Delta Delta House Corporation an Ohio not for profit corporation will be held at 6 North College Street Athens Ohio on Saturday June 4 1977 at 2 p.m. Nancy Burson Secretary Delta Delta House Corporation 20 1t

Delta Delta House Corporation Ohio North College Street Athens Nancy Burson Charles Edward Johnson O Jean Bush Ann Elizabeth Johnson Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ann Elizabeth Gatchel

Bid Notice Seeks 65 Passenger School Bus

Notice to bidders from the Wellston City School Board lists the clerk’s office address in Wellston Ohio and sets a noon June 10 1977 deadline for sealed bids for a 65 passenger school bus meeting state standards. Bid forms available 830 am to 430 pm weekdays with Doris Ann May as Clerk Treasurer.

Wellston City Board of Education Athens City Athens Ohio Seelindkome West Washington Street Athens High School Alice M. Elliott Athens City Board of Education

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