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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1977

Page

6

Ohio group creates medical school scholarship fund

The Ohio Osteopathic Medical Assistants Association votes to establish a scholarship fund for Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine students. Eight local societies will raise funds to award full or partial scholarships starting next year, with prizes limited to one year’s tuition around 1500 dollars.

Ohio Osteopathic Medical Assistants Association Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine House of Delegates Dayton COMAA Margaret Gillespie Columbus Ohio Osteopathic Foundation Ohio OOMAA Osteopathic Physicians Cleveland Lorain County Summit County Huron- Sandusky Area Toledo Youngstown

Southeast Ohio Forecast Promises Warm Memorial Day Weekend

Weather overview for Friday May 27 1977 reporting clear tonight and sunny Saturday with highs in the 70s to 80s across Ohio and Lake Erie winds 5 to 15 knots. Extended outlook calls for warm weather through Memorial Day weekend with occasional showers possible Tuesday. Agricultural notes warn irrigation needed for new crops and haymaking remains favorable with little dew.

Ohio West Lake Shore East Lakes Shore West Central Central East Central Lake Erie

Community club notices and events around Athens County

Listings show a sequence of fraternal and civic gatherings across Athens County including Marcelline Rebekah Lodge meetings at Jacksonville IOOF Temple, Athens Rainbow Board at Athens Masonic, Albany VFW dance with Dottie and the Rhythm Makers, Nelsonville FOE events with a dance and lunch, Alcoholics meeting at Church of the Good Shepherd, FOE 391 officer installation, Athens Kiwanis and memorial service at Albany veterans memorial, and local fundraisers such as a Rummage sale and Bake sale with the Peddie Pickers and 4-H Satelliters Club.

Athens County Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Ioof Temple Athens City Albany Vfw Dottie and the Rhythm Makers Nelsonville Nelsonville Foe Eagle Albany

Residence Leveled By Fire in Middleport

A small frame residence owned by Mr and Mrs Altice on route 7 near the Kings Arms Night Club was destroyed by a fire reported at 3 33 am. Neighbors initially feared Altice inside but he was later found unhurt. The couple were staying with relatives. cause and damage estimates are unavailable.

Middleport Altice Route Kings Arms Wayne Davis

Demonstration of CPR Set by Athens Homemakers Council

A CPR demonstration will be held at 10 30 a m Wednesday June 8 in the County Cooperative Extension Service meeting room Athens. John A McComb and David J Jacoby both Red Cross instructors will demonstrate the technique. An audience is invited to attend. CPSC estimates show skateboard injuries treated in 1975 number 27500.

Athens County Homemakers’ Council County Cooperative Extension Service Meeting Room W. Union St Athens John A. McComb David J. Jacoby HPER Ohio University Red Cross

Athens area death notices list multiple obituaries

Julia Marie Clearview, age unknown, of Athens, dies in Columbus after a long illness. L.G. Dorothy DeLong of Ironton dies at home. Edgar Mitch, 67, found dead in Pomeroy, gunshot likely. Chester W. Erwin, 59, Middleport, dies of heart attack. Lena Christiansen, 91, The Plains, dies in Crooksville nursing home. Elsie Stanley, 67, Albany Route 2, Meigs County native, dies. Ruby Coffman, 70, former Athens resident, dies in Vienna Virginia. Services and burials planned across multiple locations including Hughes Funeral Home and Middleport Church of Christ.

Athens Julia Marie Clearview University Hospital Columbus Trimble Two Raymond Zenia Malpas Cleveland Graphite and Bronze Co McConnelsville Sharpsburg United Methodist Church Athens Senior Citizens Richland Area Fire Department Rebekah Lodge Chesterhill The Shade Grange Athens Women’s Bowling Associati Elizabeth James Hughes Harold Jeffers Athens County Memory Gardens Pomeroy Edgar Mitch Meigs County Middleport Chester W. Erwin Powell Street Veterans Memorial Hospital Pliny West Va Maude Wears Erwin Arlie Erwin Foote Mineral Plant New Haven Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Middleport Church of Christ Middleport Lodge 363 F & AM Clarice Miller Erwin Michael C Walterboro S.C Don M Winfield W.va Judy Hanshaw Erwin Cathy Wolfe Erwin Scott Kevin Melissa Erwin Amy Matthew Erwin Garnet) Brown Richard Maxine) Brown Chillicothe Melvin Helen) Hood Harley Irene) Hendricks Chester Roy Julia) Davidson Jr Grove City Dexter John C George Glaze Riverview Cemetery Middleport Lodge Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home the Plains Lena Christiansen Third St Ketcham Crooksville Hughes Funeral Home Albany Elsie Stanley O’bleness Memorial Hospital Thomas and Milda James Hudnall Gilkey Snowville Maydle) Carsey Marta Virgil Gilkey Gerald Gilkey Union Paul Gilkey Lancaster Bud Martha) Warner Frank Gilkey Malta Kermit Gilkey Shade Kenny Gilkey Mason Snowville United Methodist Church Cecil Cox Burlingham Cemetery Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home Ruby Coffman Vienna Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Augustine

Acceleration Corp Amid NASD Traders At Markets Day

NASD representatives meet at 3 p.m. to discuss market day pricing. Prices are described as approximate and noncommittal as traders navigate fluctuating quotes.

Hon Acceleration Corp

Hocking House Fire Investigated by Sheriff's Dept

A logan Ohio home on Little Pine Road was destroyed by fire Thursday evening. The Hocking County Sheriff's Department investigates the cause with deputies noting the Baker family was away when neighbors found the blaze. Laurelville firefighters responded but the fire was beyond control and arson is being considered.

Trash Fire Extinguished Near Mudsoc Road

Nelsonville firefighters extinguished an intentionally started trash fire on Mudsoc Road at 1:58 a.m. The blaze spread to brush before crews controlled the flames, with Chief Danny Knight noting the trash had been dumped along the roadway and ignited.

Nelsonville Mudsoc Road Danny Knight

He Learned Streets Hard Way On Dead End

Logan man Jay C. Cleveland, 21, Route 4, was northbound on North Mulberry Street when he rode his motorcycle onto a front porch at 1:15 a.m. He believed he was on North Walnut Street and did not see the dead end sign. He was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital and cited for driving while intoxicated and lacking a motorcycle endorsement.

Logan Jay C. Cleveland Cleveland North Mulberry Street M.B. Haney North Walnut Street

Emergency runs connect Pomeroy and Middleport squads

Wednesday at 11 01 a m Hyle French from Harrisonville led an emergency run to O Bleness while at 6 42 p m William Grueser of 143 Route 7 directed an ambulance from Middleport to Holzer Medical Center for emergency transport.

Pomeroy Hyle French Harrisonville O'Bleness Middleport William Grueser Route 7 Holzer Medical Center

McKinley Wore Red Carnation State Flower Legend

The red carnation, Ohio’s state flower, was first worn by William McKinley of Canton after a gift from his friend and Democratic opponent Dr Levi L Lamborn of Alliance. McKinley won the Senate race and later campaigns, and the flower became the state symbol in honor of the martyred president.

Ohio William McKinley Canton United States Senate Levi L. Lamborn Alliance McKinley

Athens court notes record traffic fines and bonds

Athens Municipal court records list traffic fines and costs for Jerry L. Crum Gregory P Fenning Ray Bailey and others with offenses including unsafe operation left of center failure to comply and improper registration. Bond forfeitures and marriage licenses are also noted for multiple residents in Athens Meigs and surrounding towns.

Athens Municipal Jerry L. Crum Millfield Gregory P. Fenning St. Marys

Marriage Licenses and Court Notices in Hocking Probate

The Hocking County Probate Court lists numerous marriage licenses for pairs including Gary Silcott and Carol Jones, Rickey Kincheloe and Terry Rinehart, and others across Lancaster Hide-A-Way Hills Rockbridge and Logan routes. The document also records sentences for DWI driving while intoxicated and assorted transfers, land purchases, and notices involving multiple residents and addresses, plus a historical note about Mary Ann Ball and Civil War nurse Mother Bickerdyke.

Gary Dean Silcott Lancaster Carol Lucinda Jones Hide-A-Way Hills Rickey Lee Kincheloe Colorado Ave Terry Lynn Rinehart Ohio Fred Arthur Klingelhafer Rockbridge Susan Kathleen Cable Tick Ridge Brian Anthony Goss Logan Cathie Lynn Metts Walhending Leonard Leroy Reichley Sandra Kay Kessler Main St Ralph Eugene Ogle Peggy Jean Wall Columbus Mark Donley Carter New Plymouth Barbara Louise Tripp Bruce Allen Lytle Oak St Beverly Ann Hagan Dennis Blaine Lockhart Karen Lavern van Bibber Jerry Lee Vernon New Straitsville Jeannette Charlene Foster Larry Ray Coakley Wanatta Road Jerilyn Kay Kochersperger E. Front St John Jay Dishong W. Hunter St Betty Jane Jones Mary Ann Ball Knox County Robert Bickerdyke Mother Bickerdyke

Three year old drives car in Hubbardston mishap

In Hubbardston Michigan deputy reports 3 year old Michael Ward took the family car while his mother was distracted. The boy hopped between the seat and accelerator guiding the vehicle for about 15 minutes at low speed before the crash. He and the dog were uninjured though the car was heavily damaged.

Hubbardston, Mich Michael Delbert Ward Hubbardston Michael Terry Jungel Jungel

Also Mentioned on This Page

O’bleness Jerry Hensley Alens Blaine LaChance Kenneth Burns Kenneth McLain Jr New Marshfield Robert Smith Jesse Werner Glouster George Bateman Chauncey George Forst Gerald Mash Camethius Mitchell Murray City Eulah Workman Buena Grueser Vern Barnhart A. T Christian May Easler Allen Runyon Peggy McKee Paul Parsons William Hedricks Edith Patton John Rankin Jody Shifflet Frank Fugate Jr Cheryl Williams Kathryn Emish Charles Turner Mount St. Mary Rena Curry Sarah Kinnear Brian Warren Helen Lyons William Barrows Joan Simms William McCollister Jack Hogsett Robert Newman Lillian Hocking Valley James Thompson Myrtle Chambers Walter Clark Theron Daubenmire Jane Ramsey Frederick Blume Jasmine Souders Larry Woods Carbondale Dorothy North James Warren Helen Heigle Ora Ward Florence Six Mary Warren Veterans Memorial Admitted Jamita Hoscher William Williams Racine James Meadows Nora Hartman Long Bottom Hazel Curtis Reedsville Gary King Jr Anthony King Naomi London Syracuse Leona Wise Harold Gilmore Cuba Little Cheshire Bert Beard Letart Doris Hayes Linda Bragg Phylis Bailey Clara Lavender Gilbert Mees Maggie Rosenkranz Martha Taylor Tire Tycoon Harvey S. Firestone Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Akron Columbiana Columbiana County Pleasant Valley Wayne Martin Barbara Bechtle Timothy Willett Wiley Coleman Terry Gill Aurthur McCoy Carol Blakeman Lester Hall Levi Hughes Clinton Gillespie Detetron National Noaa US de AP Laserphoto Rockies Plains States Ohio Valley Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer U.S Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Athens Kiwanis Club the Nortsman Stewart Park 4-H Satelliters Club Peddie Pickers Consumer Product Safety Commission Susie Chim Zoo Natural Resources Manage Cecil Jackson Bobbijo Jarvis Julia Quinn Dorothy DeLong Ironton L.G Dorothy) DeLong Second St Glouster High School Buckhannon Chester Erwin Coffman Services Athens National Bank First Banc Group OF Ohio, Inc FDIC Hocking Court News Ray Bailey Mary Ann Giffen Marty Wyant Sheriff's Department Gilbert Cooper Becky Heintz Robert J Henson Wilmington Daniel W. Robertson Robert P. Drake State St Alonzo E. Hoisington William P. Lauterbach Bonnie Boals Loganie Patricia J. Calley Ervin John D Crews John P Goodin Wesley W Johnson William S. Meyer Herbert M. Ohlinger Ronald D Walbert Jefferson Daryl Ball Stewart Carol Yeater Leroy F. Hamrick Coolville Linda M. Hamrick Robert Lee Shafer Nancy Weaver William E. Moorehead Stockport Kelee McGraner Bert L. Ashcraft Tammy S Clark Robert D Davis Colleen Williams Glouster Corwin Eugene Croy Rita Marie Dietrick John F. Brennan Sandra Sleight Stewart Philip D. Bateman Jr Buchtel Joni S Fouty Charles Lee Richards Vickie Lynn Glass Kenneth McCoy Irelynne A Homer Newark Robert A. Spencer Eva J Haines Ralph Alan Rutherford Tamera Nell Fouty David Lee McCoy Brenda Louise Coffman Jon W. Bartlett Guysville Linda Depy Steven L. Davis Dale E. Waddell Estelle M. Alexander Esther M. Dale Worthington Judith A Worthington Marion Wellston Wilbur D. Sorrell Judy I. Jarvis Eleventh St William D. Albright Coalton Plantiff George Calvin Brown Mary A. Branscom Bay Robert Davis Minersville Meigs Asa E Nora Mae Jordan Victor L Kathryn E. Brown Sutton Johnnie R Drucella J. Hayes Waller E Sharon J. Tuttle Olive Charles E Leah Jane Swatzel Diana R. Smales Letart Merlin Ida Teets Gary R Margaret A. Neel Scipio Sarah C Motley Gertrude van Cooney John Motley Grace Call Gertrude Charles van Cooney Grace Woodrow Call Sr John H Motley Charles L Iola A Larry Teresa Norman Salisbury Henry H Mary L. Graham Jerry W Bonnie Richards Farmers Home Administration Robert W Iva M. Sisson Rutland Eister C Ellen L. Metheney Salem Miriam Suzanne Weaver Kuhl Billy Dean Kuhl Orange Hilda Olfstead Odessa Proffitt Lebanon James E Martha R. Willis Clarence D Patricia D. McIntyre George R. Young Richard M Edward A. Young Rolland Avery Searles Charles A Sandra Searles Homer E. Russell Gerald Irene Russell Paul F Mary M. Andrews Western Reserve Telephone Co Margaret Russell George Russell III George Lous Russell Mike Wallace Victor Brown Victor Kathryn Brown Fred W Eleanor K Crow George 5 Zelda M. Hobstetter Victor J Ruth M. Kinnan David Karen Bolen Florence Earl F Kay John Junior Anna Lee Smith Pomeroy Village Neva Moore Sybil Ebersbach Howard H Kitchen Arthur Chalk Miami Fila Dean Franklin
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