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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1969

Page

3

Girl Dies In Meigs Crash Shortly After Graduation

Barbara Jean Bailey age 17 of Chester Route 1 died of massive internal hemorrhaging after a two car crash on Route 7 Meigs County. Patti Sexson 17 of Pomeroy Route 3 was seriously injured with a fractured pelvis and other injuries. The drivers Harry G. Brown 16 and Forrest R. Barnett 18 were lightly hurt. Bailey was Eastern High School valedictorian Patti Sexson was among the graduates. Burial plans are set at Memorial Gardens with services at Ewing Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Eastern High School Barbara Jean Bailey Chester Patti Sexson Miss Bailey Veterans Memorial Hospital Miss Sexson Veterans Memorial State Highway Patrol Route Meigs Harry G. Brown Minersville Brown Forrest R. Barnett Tuppers Plains Cedarville College Sexson Barnett Bailey Russell Bailey First Baptist Church of Mason Pat Colmbus John Epple Ewing Funeral George Bryan

Area Death Notices In Gallia and nearby towns

Obituaries report Miss Vesta C. McCoy 88 of Middleport and Hollie Marcum 66 of Columbus with multiple survivors. Services set for Tuesday at 2 pm in Rawlings-Coats and McCoy Funeral Homes. Other notices include Walter Reasoner 91 of Mount Vernon and Russell Blazer 56 of Gallipolis, with homeward burials planned.

Middleport Vesta C. McCoy Walnut Street Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Mineral Athens County Angus Martha Wilson McCoy Gallipolis

Mrs Nary Clayton Dies in Toledo Hospital at 78

Mrs Nary Clayton 78, former Athens resident, died Monday in a Toledo hospital. She had lived at 61 Pomeroy Road and later with daughter Mrs Palmaneda Adams in Toledo. Arrangements are being announced by Jagers and Sons.

Athens Nary Clayton Toledo Clayton Pomeroy Road Palmaneda Adams Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Ada Louise Phillips dies in Columbus at 5¢ age

Ada Louise Phillips of Columbus died in Columbus aged 5¢? Her husband James F. Phillips and four grandsons preceded her. Surviving relatives include her mother Mrs Guy Carpenter a daughter Mrs Glen Stoody and four sisters. Services at Jerry Spears Funeral Home Tuesday at 10 30 am with burial at Clarks Chapel Cemetery Athens. Burial in Athens.

Logan Charles Robert Wright S. Hampton Columbus Charles J. Wright Anna B. Murphy Commercial Motor Freight Co Iva Mae Hanning Wright Jack Martha Ann) Sutton Daytona Beach Fla Gary Emma Morrow Jefferson Ave Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason County Lewis and Mary F. Long Allen Main Street Baptist Church Daughters of America Council No. 3 Charles H. Morrow James Point Pleasant Lorena Oseland Nora Wartenburg Mohr-Stevens Funeral Home Ted Wall Lone Oak Cemetery Gallipolis Margaret E. Bunce Fifth Avenue Holzer Hospital Addison Two Gallia County Byron M. Bunce Oliver Julia Loucks Shaver Lite Ryger Creek Christian Church Robert William Bunce Cincinnati Ora Kail Cheshire Miller Funeral Home Paul S. Bonders Gallipolis United Ada Louise Phillips Lawrence Ave James F. Phillips John Joseph Stood Guy Carpenter Glen John) Stoody Samuel Perry) Kienil James Stoody James Carpenter Raymond Clarice) Brooks Athens Harold Catherine) Whipps Richard Doris) Lane Glouster Roy Harriet) Donaldson Dayton Columbia Heights Clarks Chapel Donald W Lyons Markinson St Athens County University Hospital A. K Garnet Lyons Lawrence Nelsonville Cecil Martin Charleston W Va Ethel Allen California Johnson Funeral Home David Lyons Hocking Cemetery the Plains

Miller PTA to Meet Hemlock at High School

The Miller PTA will meet at the high school on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Margar et Klinger will direct the program. A potluck will be served and the public is invited.

Point Pleasant Man Dies In Route 62 Crash

Michael Lee Meadows 22 of 1512 Viand St dies from skull fracture and internal injuries after a one car crash on Route 62 seven miles north of Point Pleasant. Passenger Dale Wamsley 20 treated for facial and body injuries and released. Meadows a Foote Mineral Co. employee and Vietnam veteran. Last rites set for Concord Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 pm with military graveside by American Legion Post 23.

Point Pleasant Michael Lee Meadows Viand St Pleasant Valley Hospital John Grubb Mason County Dale Francis Wamsley 24Th St Randall Wamsley Meadows Lakin State Hospital Mel Clark Wamsley Roy FE Dorothy Robinson Meadows Foote Mineral Co New Haven Ann Margaret Meadows Henderson Concord Baptist Church Garry Roach Charles Frum Crow Hassell Funeral Home

Temperature Records Set Across Ohio Cities

The Weather Bureau reported record low temperatures in Youngstown Cleveland Columbus and Toledo as a strong high pressure system from central Canada chilled the state. Youngstown hit 3 degrees, tied or beat decades old lows, while Cleveland Toledo and Columbus posted new records. Temperatures were expected to rise above normal by Tuesday through Saturday.

Columbus Ohio The Weather Bureau Canada Youngstown Cleveland Toledo

Sth Grader Promoted To Life Scout

Ted Essex an eighth grader at a middle school was promoted to Life Scout at a Troop 36 Court of Honor last week. He is a patrol leader and earned merit badges in scholarship and safety. Other scouts received badges in nature public health animal industry conservation and world brotherhood. Matt Rowe earned a one year den chief service pin. The troop will attend Camp Kootage July 6 12. An outdoor program on Wednesdays leads to summer camp.

Ted Essex Essex Stan Saunders Mike Disko Conservation and World Brotherhood Mark Mace Steve Carl Matt Rowe Kootage

Nelsonville Odd Fellows Encampment Meets Wednesdays

Royal Arch Encampment No. 376 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows holds meetings Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall on Jackson Street. Regular Encampment sessions occur on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. The May Cub Pack No. 64 gathers Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church with a 6 p.m. potluck supper.

Royal Arch Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall Jackson Street First United Methodist Church

Dry meat browning relies on heat and dryness

A kitchen tip notes browning meat more quickly and effectively when the meat is thoroughly dry and the fat in the pan is very hot, ensuring a strong sear without steaming. The emphasis is on moisture removal and high initial heat to develop color and flavor.

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Miss Vesta McCoy Hollie Marcum Vinton St. Anthony Hospital Lola Ishmael Billie Joe Ronald Sherman Sara Holly, Jr David Imogene Clay Mary Block Sarah Dixon Dana Turner Hollie Lowe Cheapeake Barthers Cecil of Florida Earl Ottawa McCoy Funeral Home Pendleton Walter Reasoner E. Vine St Mount Vernon Henrietta Ave Mercy Hospital J. C. Reasoner Reasoner Old Hocking Valley Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Florence Womeldorf Clara Leonard Funeral Home Oak Grove Cemetery Russell Blazer Crown City Hannan Trace Blazer Bailey Chapel Criss Craft Plant Paradise Lake and Recreation Center Fred Blazer Carrie Thivener Blazer Clyde Audrey) Porter Waugh-Halley-Wood Evans Funeral Home Lawrence Bain Robert W. Cox Ewington Mildred Murphy Cox Ramona Withrow Charles Stapleton Robert Cox Glenna Cox Fred Jerry Vivian East Rock W. Va Charles James Crockett New York City Fred Crockett West Virginia Cayman Stapleton McCoy Charles R. Wright Julius Churry Corning Julius Mandy) Churry Churry Perry County George Tedrow Tedrow Congo John Mary Leigh Churry Mr. Churry Faith United Methodist Church Corning and Eagles Lodge Paul Frank Mrs Margaret Bunce Mrs. Nary Clayton Donald W. Lyons Watch Repair Service Wilson Baker Watchmaker Weler “ Cour Complete Insurance Service Con Reed Bob Baur Reed & Baur, Inc Neil A. Armstrong Michael Collins Edwin Aldrin Jr Services Martha Mufferd Glevster Boyle Witham Martha Downs Harold W. Snow Beechwood Estates Athens, Ohio Kanneth Miller Rabytan Maverick Gera, Bronneie Been Gation We Rover Dee Pak Newport Accent Group Ford Dealers Bank Welsonville
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