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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1971

Page

13

Calif. Sheriff Probes Mass Graves Tens Of Victims Found

In a mile square area along the Feather River north of Yuba City investigators uncovered multiple suspected graves as a death toll rose to twenty. Sheriff Whiteaker said some bodies are decomposed and many victims were transient laborers. Corona, a farm labor contractor, is linked to the killings though details remain limited.

Feather River Yuba City Whiteaker Corona Gloria Sutter County Superior Dewitt State Hospital Auburn Jose Romero Raya Marysville America’s

Budget Committee Approves Eight Billion State Plan

The committee backed a state tax package with an eight billion dollar budget. The plan proposes a two percent personal income tax with $1,500 individual exemptions and $3,000 for joint filers, plus four percent on corporate income up to $25,000 and seven percent thereafter. Leaders suggest possible rate adjustments and exemptions. Gilligan denounces the Republican plan as a tax on the poor, urging a tax based on ability to pay.

Ohio Charles Kurfess Perrysburg

Red Cross Announces Logan Swimming Classes Schedule

Red Cross swim classes run June 21 to July 23 at the Logan pool with free lessons. Sessions cover beginners to advanced swimmers for ages 6 through adults, plus morning lifesaving courses starting June 7. Application forms available in Logan schools. contact Janet Lambert or Eleanor Barkhurst for help.

Logan — Red Cross Logan Rainbow School Audrey Townsend Peg Long Red Cross Logan City Janet Lambert Eleanor Barkhurst

Youth Fined For Conduct In Nelsonville Case

Nelsonville youth Leslie J. Horn age 19 faced charges of disturbing the peace by quarreling and fighting and disorderly conduct. He pleaded no contest and was found guilty by Mayor Earl Hilleary, receiving a $10 fine plus costs for quarrelling and fighting and $50 plus costs for disorderly conduct, with $25 of the latter suspended on good behavior.

Nelsonville Leslie J. Horn Chestnut St Earl Hilleary Hilleary

WSCS Elects Officers for 1971 72 Term

Nelsonville Women’s Society of Christian Service at the First United Methodist Church elected officers for 1971 72. Appointed to lead program areas are Mrs. Robert King Christian social relations Mrs. Gary Campbell missionary education Mrs. Roy Bankes spiritual growth Mrs. Mildred Frank secretary of program materials Mrs. Verl Ogg nomination committee chairman. New terms begin September 1.

Nelsonville Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Robert King Gary Campbell Roy Bankes Mildred Frank Verl Ogg

Athens County Probate Notices Inventories and Appraisements

Legal notice from Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division announces inventories and appraisements filed for estates of Natalie M. Altman Edith M Cottrill Charles H Eddy and Z F Hopstetter. Hearing suspended for publication and exceptions until June 4 1971 at 9 00 a m. Interested parties may file exceptions five days before hearing. Harold J Rose Judge Mary C Mechem Deputy Clerk.

Athens Edith M. Cottrill Eenery Charles H. Eddy Z. F. Hopstetter Harold J. Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas Mary C. Mechem

Grayden and Virginia Bateman Named Co Executors of Grace Gaulke Estate

Grayden Bateman and Virginia Bateman of 9873 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio are appointed Co Executors of Grace Gaulke estate. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated May 17 1971 Harold J Rose Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio.

Grayden Bateman Virginia Bateman Chestnut Street Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Grace Gaulke Township of York Harold J. Rose Court of Common Please Athens County John W. Cottrill Avon Place Edith M. Cottrill Court of Common Pleas Wilbert W Warren, Jr East Washington Street Emma Dailey

Notice to Bidders for Trimble Local School District Demolition

The Trimble Local School District in Glouster Ohio invites sealed proposals for demolition of the existing school at Madison and Cherry Streets. Bids due 1:00 PM EDT June 28 1971 at the Clerk office 18 Cherry Street. Specifications dated May 25 1971 available at the clerk’s office. The board may reject all bids. By order Clerk Mrs Carrye S Bridges.

Board of Education Trimble Glouster Ohio Cherry Street Madison Cherry Streets Board of Education of Carrye S. Bridges

Sheriff’s sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio

The auction follows a court order in case 25048, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Zanesville v Thomas Pietras and Joanne Pietras. The sale of Wonder Hills Lot 15 at 10 Carol Lane Athens occurs July 1 1971 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the Athens County Courthouse. Appraised at 22500 with minimum bid two thirds. Cash only. Harold E Shields Sheriff. Attorney Joseph B Younty.

Thomas P. Pietras Joanne Pietras Athens Ohio Wonder Hills Plat Athens County Recorders Office Carol Lane Harold E. Shields Joseph B. Younty

Foreclosure Notice in Athens County Court Case 25802

W P Clark sues Bartholmew J Fitzgerald and Martyn A Fitzgerald over mortgage on 50 acre Ames township land in Athens County Ohio. Defendants must answer by July 2 1971 or judgment by default. W A Hines and Paul Hines are cross-claimants through attorney Foster B Cornwell.

Bartholmew J. Fitzgerald Martyn A. Fitzgerald W. A. Hines Paul Hines W. P. Clark Ames County of Athens State of Ohio Ohio Company Athens County Barthoiomew J. Fitzgerald Foster B. Cornwell

Public auction of 6.18 acreOhio real estate in Athens County

Jackie G Moore and Shelba J Moore of Coolville Ohio face sale at the East door of the Athens Court House on June 24 1971 at 1 30 PM. The parcel 6.18 acres in Troy Township Section 4 Town 5 Range 11 is described with boundaries and an exception for 1.95 acre subparcel. The property appraised at 35000 selling no less than two thirds. Sale conducted by Rowland Bridgewater & Robe with terms cash.

Athens Ohio Troytown State of Ree Floyd Ruby Richards Jackie G Shelba J. Moore Floyd Richards John J. Williams Torch Harold E. Shields Athens County O. Rowland Bridgewater & Robe

Cottrill Named Executor of Edith Cottrill Estate

Notice states John W. Cottrill of 17 Avon Place Athens Ohio appointed executor of the estate of Edith M Cottrill deceased of Athens County Ohio.

Inez B Wilson Appointed Executrix in Nelsonville Estate

Notice that Inez B Wilson of Nelsonville Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Malvern Wilson deceased in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio. The filing records and jurisdiction are noted for probate proceedings in Ohio.

Nelsonville man named administrator of Emma Dailey estate

Notice declares Wilbert W Warren Jr of 80 East Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Emma Dailey deceased of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio.

In Memory of Jack Taylor May 29 1967

Eulogizes Jack Taylor who died four years ago and recalls a happy home and cherished memories. Mentions wife Ethel son Junior and grandchildren with Miller's Poultry at 235 West State Street Athens and a contact phone number 593 6544.

Jack Taylor Ethel Junior Miller’s. Poultry West State Street Athens

Public notice index of community announcements and services

A listing of classed notices and sections including employment, real estate, sales and auctions, public sales, and services. It outlines categories such as lost and found, obituaries, advertisements for trades, and rental listings. The page functions as an index for local notices and ads.

Rates and Ad Policies for Classified Listings

The notice outlines editorial rights for copy, cancellation terms, and rate basics for ads. It covers daily publication adjustments for errors, minimum word counts, contract rate requests, and office hours. Cancellation deadlines apply by 10 a.m. for same day papers.

Brookside Mini Trails Grand Opening

Brookside Mini Trails opens with a weekend schedule starting Saturday at 9 AM and running to dark with free Coke. The event continues Sunday from noon to dark and Monday from 9 AM to dark, located about half a mile east of Lake Hope Dam. follow signs.

Brookside Lake Hope Dam

Way Hardware Chauncey Ohio Public Auction May 29 1971

Public sale listing in Chauncey Ohio features hardware supplies equipment hogs hog equipment household furniture and related items with location details near Athens and Chauncey. Items include a 3 hp air compressor metal lathe pipe threader tool sets and a piano dinette set and hog equipment for later sale at a nearby hog barn. Cash day of sale with lunch on premises.

Athens, Ohio Chauncey Lexington Avenue Hardware Florida Elec Century Honda Harley Davidson Hog Barn Yorkshire York Farrow York & Hamp John Deere Sunnyside Dr Athens Ohio Sun Mon Goetzmann

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Calif Natividad A.m WSCS Harry Stage Betty Thompson Roy Ballard Kathryn McCoy R. V. Oakley The State of Ohio First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Zanesville Athens, Co S. Maple St Amesville, O Wood County Bank Parkersburg West Virginia Jackie G. Moore Coolville, Ohio Inez B. Wilson City of Malvern Wilson Ate Nwart Memoriam Boots the Messenger Ambassador Laundry Stimson Avenue George Meredith P.O. Box Gahanna Dolen W. Union South Side Larry Snyder AAA H. J. Ackinson Roofing Co Grosvenor Street E and H Phore Gregg Frame Studio Graphic Art E. Main St Columbus S. Court Stanley Gabriel Decorator Arlington Ave Perdue & Sickles Belpre Val Blacktop & Concrete Co. Inc Pat Tom McKee Main St. Chauncey United Sales and Service Poplar Street Llewellyn Jacobs Contracting Ernie Beckley and Sons Richland Ave Humble Weater Storae Bath Euclid Drive Handy Man Grosvenor Call Locke Realty Ranch Lo Ely Wesel Engieman Realty Rhee Don Slagle Plains Pleasant Hill St. Rt Conomet Albany Central Realty CO Blanche G. Cline W. D. Lievellen Monthru Chauncey, Ohio Mrs. Ronald Way Bill Janes Walgreen Norman Bickley India Association Seigfred Scotts Kerr Hunter Hardware S. Court St West State Freewill Baptist Church W. State Street White's Mill Rt Albany V.F.W V.F.W Donald Pratt Peoples Bank New England Stewart Area Roger Crawley Rt. 13 Redtown Lloyd Dillinger Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine Earl R. White New Plymouth James Elliott Carpenter Road Kuhl U.S. Route 7 Campbell East State Ransom Road C. E. Sheridan Amesville Joe Hessler Alvis V Weddle Marietta Harold Goddard Bartlett Barlow Frances Jordan C & E Hardware Richland Ave N. McKinley Tayco Stockton California Athens Messenger Union St Athen Ramblers Fraternal Order of Eagles Stewart VOLNA Marcum General Investigative Services Specializir West Hills Curtis Street F.H.A Ray Douglas Bill and Dottie Kelton ASSOC Pam Crawley Blue3 Realty Chauncey — Fha High St Congress Bob Finsterwald Frank Brown Betty Crow John E. White J & M Auction Co West State St Margaret Duncan Mary Blainey Cardinal Illinois Pennsylvania Wyoming Kenmore
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