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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1971

Page

10

Area Death Notices From Wellston and Surrounding

Death notices report Thomas M. Bell 69 of St. Petersburg formerly Columbus, lifelong B&O retiree, lodge member, wife Della Clark, daughter Howard Armbruster, five grandchildren and sister Lula Prospt. Edward Somerville 66 Henderson, heart attack, retired farmer, church member, wife Rachel Caufman, siblings, funeral at Crow Hassell. Rudy Dwight Stewart 37 Letart Route 1 died of accidental gunshot chest wound while hunting with brother. six brothers and six sisters survive. service at Foglesong Funeral Home. Harry H. Hulbert 80 McArthur, retired B and O agent. wife Amy Bernita preceded him. three sons and a daughter and 12 grandchildren survive. services pending. >

Wellston Thomas M. Bell St. Petersburg Fla Columbus Bell Della Clark Columbus and Southern Electric Co Ralph Rickly Scottish Rites Lodge Howard Armbruster Hillsboro Lula Prospt Grove City Simon's Funeral Home Chapel Cecil H. Rice Ridgewood Henderson Edward Somerville Marietta Manufacturing Co Point Pleasant Somerville Trinway Ray and Ethel Eads Somerville Main Street Baptist Church Rachel Caufman Raymond Selby Paul Somerville Sr Charles Crow-Hassell John H. Davis Kirkland Memorial Gardens Rudy Dwight Stewart Pleasant Valley Hospital John Grubb Mason County Stewart Billy Douglas L Ripley Thomas Edward Goldie Mae Anrue Stewart Peniel Mt. Moriah Evans W. Va Mcarthur Harry H. Hulbert Jenkins Memorial Health Facility Martha Herman Hulbert Amy Bernita Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Perry Paul Richmond Dwight David Olive) Barkhurst Worthington Wrightsel Funeral Home

$100,000 Accident Suit Filed in Point Pleasant

Frank and Jo Ann Hendrickson sue Frank Noel Epple Reginald D Ty grett and Charles D Long Jr in Mason County circuit court over a November 1969 three car crash. Hendrickson says injuries to his entire body permanent disability and medical bills totaling 10000 with lost earning capacity of 75000. Mrs Hendrickson seeks loss of her husband’s services and companionship. Plaintiffs seek 100000 with a jury trial.

Point Pleasant Howard Schultz Mason County Frank Jo Ann Henderickson Frank Noel Epple Reginald D. Tygrett Charles D. Long Jr Frank Hendrickson Epple Tygrett Long Hendrickson Hendricksons

Man Sues Logan Clay Over Property Damage

William Raynard of Logan Route 4 filed a $10,000 damage suit in Perry County Common Pleas Court against Logan Clay Products Co. He alleges negligent oil and gas operations at a drilling site adjacent his Monday Creek Two property after September 1, 1968 caused the damage.

New Lexington Perry County William Raynard Logan Route 4 Logan Firm Monday Creek Raynard Logan Clay

Stolen Tapes Reported In Athens Neighborhood

Fred Moore of Chauncey told Athens City Police that nine stereo tapes were stolen from his car on October 30 around 11 10 a m. The items were valued at 50 dollars. Nelsonville Mayor's Court convicted Harry Riddle of Logan for passing a motor vehicle on the right, fining him 15 dollars plus costs.

Fred Moore Chauncey Athens City Moore High Street Nelsonville Nelson- Mayor’s Court Harry Riddle Logan

Death of Albert E Hess at Albany Route 3

Albert Eugene Hess 70 of Albany Route 3 died at home Monday. Born in Dennison he was a son of Clarence and Alice Hess. Survived by wife Grace five sons Albert George Robert Jay Jack two daughters Joanne Penrod Vivian Gaston a sister Elsie Fisher 14 grandchildren three great grandchildren. Burial at School Lot Cemetery after Thursday service at Bigony Funeral Home Albany. Friends may call Wednesday after noon.

Albany Albert Eugene Hess Dennison Clarence Alice Hess Osborne - Kemper - Thomas Cincinnati Hess Parks Christian Church Grace Albert George Robert Jay Hamilton Jack Springfield Joanne Penrod Akron Vivian Gaston Elsie Fisher Paul Bruce Michael Fields Judson Sarah Page Bigony Funeral Home Cecil Cox School Lot

Blow Out Causes Wreck Near Apple Grove

Mason County deputies investigated a one car accident on Route 2 at Apple Grove. Darrell Stover, 19, of Ashton Route 1, reported a tire blew out while driving north causing the car to overturn against a bank. No injuries and car damage estimated at $1,000.

Point Pleasant Mason County Sheriff's Department Apple Grove Darrell Stover Ashton

Two Men Arrested After Disturbance At Gallia Tavern

Gallia County sheriffs deputies arrested two Point Pleasant men Frank Bone cutter Jr age 25 and Terry Bone cutter age 25 for disturbing the peace after a Monday night disturbance at an upriver tavern. Charles Cochran 40 of Vinton was also arrested on an intoxication charge.

Gallipolis Point Pleasant Gallia County Sheriff's Department Frank Bonecutter Jr Terry Bonecutter Charles Cochran Vinton

Belpre To Host Major Coal Transfer Point On Ohio River

American Electric Power announces plan to build and operate a floating dock and coal transfer terminal on the Ohio River near Belpre. Donald Cook, president and chairman, says construction of the dock, coal receiving area, and conveyor linking them will begin immediately with operations expected to resume in December.

Belpre American Electric Power System Ohio River Donald Cook

Pomeroy Woman Mayme Burkett Dies at 90

Mayme Helen Burkett, 90, lifelong resident of Pomeroy, died Monday evening at Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy. Survived by two sons Edward Burkett Middleport and Robert Burkett Charleston West Virginia, plus nieces, nephews and four grandchildren. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy 10 a.m. Thursday. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Ewing.

Pomeroy Mayme Helen Burkett Veterans Memorial Hospital Sacred Heart Catholic Church American Legion Auxiliary Edward Burkett Middleport Robert Burkett Charleston W. Va Bernard Ewing Funeral Home

Foote Mineral Donates $1000 To Two WV Rescue Squads

The Foote Mineral Corp of New Haven West Virginia donated $1000 to the Mason Rescue Squad and $1000 to the New Haven Rescue Squad. Plant manager Carl Adler presented checks to James Lavender of the Mason squad and Mike Merritt of the New Haven squad. Members toured the plant to learn the best route to the first aid room.

New Haven Foote Mineral Corp W. Va Mason Rescue Squad Carl Adler James Lavender Mason Mike Merritt

Lost Boy Found Safe After Night Search Near Point Pleasant

Fourteen year old Mike Jones was lost during a hunting trip with his father Dale in the Lower Five Mile area. Rescue crews from Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Forest Ranger Miles Durst and many volunteers searched the wooded area until the boy was found unharmed at about 10 30 p m by Richie Wamsley who knew the terrain.

Point Pleasant Henderson Five Mile Richie Wamsley

Driver Cited After Mishap on Route 2

A Route 2 mishap at 4 10 p m caused 1000 in damage. State Police charged 62 year old Josephine Lyons of Leon with failure to maintain control after her car rear ended an auto driven by 49 year old John Scenhower of Parkersburg who had stopped in traffic.

Josephine Lyons Leon John Scenhower Parkersburg

Nelsonville Driver Cited After Parking Lot Collision

Ralph C. Cullison 42 of 840 Walnut Street was cited for improper backing after a noon Monday collision on West Columbus Street. He struck Carl N. Huddy 58 of Nelsonville Route 1 in a parking lot near Carmel alley, causing damage to Huddy’s pickup door and Cullison’s left rear fender and bumper. Cullison waived hearing, paid a $15 fine and costs.

Nelsonville Ralph C. Cullison Walnut St Columbus Street Cullison Carmel’ Alley Carl N. Huddy

Killer Facing Death

Larry Freeman Stage 26 was convicted of first degree murder in Muskingum County Court for the December 9 slaying of James E Holmes 39 outside Holmes residence. Prosecutor sought the death penalty. jury of seven men and five women gave no mercy recommendation. It was the first mandatory death penalty by a jury here in nearly 40 years.

Zanesville, Ohio Larry Freeman Stage Muskingum County

Chauncey UA Drive Falls Short of Goal

Edith Cochran, Chauncey United Appeals drive chair, reports $614 in total collections and pledges, $86 under the $700 goal. She cites the McBee layoff and unemployment as reasons. Gratitude is extended to Regina Kranyik, Richard Daugherty, Wilka May, and Roger Smith. Millfield and Circle Hill are part of the Chauncey area.

Chauncey Edith Cochran United Appeals Regina Kranyik Richard Daugherty Wilka May Roger Smith

McArthur Council Votes To Relocate Police Office

The McArthur village council voted to move the police station from the mayor’s office to the Vinton County Sheriff’s office. They also shifted meeting nights from Monday to the first Tuesday each month starting January. Clarence Ashmore resigned as part time officer. Dean Hockenberry was appointed.

Mcarthur Vinton County Clarence Ashmore Dean Hockenberry Ashmore Council

Hall Family Reunion at Grant Belcher Home

Descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Hall held a reunion October 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Belcher in Inez West Virginia. It marked the first full gathering since the death of the parents in 1930 with many relatives in attendance from across the region.

Glouster Jackson Hall Grant Belcher Inez W. Va Albert Curry Homer Curry Trimble John Hall Norfolk Oscar Hall Washington D.C Dorothy Tiller Delbarton

Mt St Marys Hospital Guild Meetinguy

Glouster Twig 11 of the Mt St Marys Hospital Guild will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in the home of Sandy Gyure for a regular session and possible discussion of guild activities.

Glouster — Twig 11 Mt. St. Marys Hospital Sandy Gyure

Thanks for help after surgery and tragedy

Mr and Mrs Robert V Durst thank donors and friends for support after their son Scotts open heart surgery and for cards. They also acknowledge condolence messages after the death of Gary Lb Dotson, thanking Athens Fire Department Police and local services.

Scott Robert V. Durst Gary Lb. Dotson Athens Fire Department Athens City Police O Bleness Memorial Hospital Harold Braley Jagers Funeral Home Warren Alice Warren Jr Carolyn Marilyn Sharon Nancy Dotson

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Hunter Man Sues Albert E . Hess Mayme H. Burkett Mike Jones Dale Jones Chauncey Area Millfield Circle Hill McArthur Police Hall Rome Homer Linscott County Amesville Rainbow Fruit Farm Jonathan Gillogly Grimes McClains Orchard Turkeys Miller’s Poultry West State Street Athens Ohio Kerr Hunter Hardware S. Court White's Mill Reed Lavelle Hocking School Board Tolane Plaza Shopping Center Bill Janes Bradford Auction Co Critt Bredford Racine Chester C. E. Sheridan Barlow Joe Hessler Margie Hessler Athens Messenger Credithrift of America Columbus Road Pizza House Sufronko Mount St. Mary Hospital AVON Marietta, O Livewire Cleveland Country Day Care Lightning Rod Mutual Ball Insurance Service AAA Bohl Litton Guysville, Ohio Fabric Shop Spanish Maine Willie and Gwinn Brandt West Union St Court St Ray Douglas Bill and Dottie Kelton Louisa Ave Louise Gilkey R. Palkovic Converse Street Chauncey XEROX Lettershop U. S Stanley Bill Johnson Eee Road Farhills Drive Maytag Ernie Lambert Albany Road Allen Penn Wonder Hills Curtis Street Riverview East State St East Side School Harrisonville Snowville Bill and Dottie Kelton Assoc Chrysler Airtemp United Sales & Service Poplar St Electric Motor Service Inc Great Lakes Pollution Control, Inc Aetna P. O Ashtabula Call Jim Bordeaux Gregg Frame Studio Graphic Art E. Main St Perdue & Sickles Poe Ry Vol U Hi Blacktop Company Inc Main Street Deadlines Marian Martin Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Sauna Wheed Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Chelsea Station
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