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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1971

Page

4

Area Death Notices from Glouster to Nelsonville

Multiple obituaries note deaths across Athens and Meigs counties. Bette Ann Kay of Oklahoma City died in Washington DC. Albert Finley Kirk of Malta. Thurmon Devault of Columbus. Shelly Kae Hughart of Point Pleasant. Vance Halley of Columbus. Horace H McElhinny of Middleport. Alice Baird Gaffney of The Plains. Ada M Thornton of Scottown. Hap Wise of Athens. Vern Riley of Athens. Mary V Parker of Cocoa Florida. Ellen Mae Goffe of Waterloo. Funeral details, burial sites, and calling hours are listed for each.

Springfield John Gallipolis Vance Halley Bellwood Ave Columbus Gallia County Victor Edith Slater Halley Crown City King’s Chapel Church George Byers and Sons Automobile Agency Helen Worrell Halley Delores Lee Bob Jake Larry Virgil Denvis Halley Preston Halley Ivan Layne Middleport Paul Clark Providence Baptist Church Mercerville Jack Holley VFW Waugh-Hatley-Wood Alice Baird Gaffney the Plains Holzer Medical Center Eliza Gusta Flint Jones Cheshire Baptist Church Ira Baird Raymond Gaffney Luther Gaffney London Ohio Henry Oscar Glenn Baird Raymond Shumaker Hazel Reed Roy Denny Alma Taylor Lida Wilk Harley Jones Ravenna Athens Vern F Riley O’bleness Memorial Athens County Arthur Nina Riley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Luhiig James Vern William Ned Trimble Fay Thompson Roberta Bolin Mary Cole Cecil Otto Clarence Eddie Nelsonville Genevieve Mikinia Anna Mae Mills Sandusky Helen Barnes Cleveland Betty Stage Hughes Funeral Home Salem Cemetery Mary V. Parker Grover St Cocoa, Fla Mount St. Mary Hospital Hatch Orlando Laura Shulse Wendell Melva) Nelson First Baptist Church of Cocoa Fla M. L. Williams Clewistown Robert Shulse Louisiana Margaret Sandren Marrion L. Williams Warren Funeral Home William Mechem William Wells Greenlawn Cemetery Archie S. Harris Longstreth Salem W. Va Charles and Mattie Harris Carbon Hill Christian Church United Mine Workers of America Harriett Rolland, Mansfield Rosamund Barber Helen Hutchinson

Beltone offers free ear aid for those who hear but struggle

Chicago Beltone announces a free sample of the smallest Beltone aid ever made. A non operating model weighs under one ounce, sits at ear level with no body head wires, and carries no cost or obligation. Write Department 9291 Beltone Electronics Corp 4201 W Victoria Chicago IL 60646 for yours.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp W. Victoria

Foreign Cars Meet U S My Standards

A top EPA air pollution official says European auto makers have test vehicles that could meet the 1975 and 1976 U S emission standards. Dr John T Middleton noted seeing low pollution cars in several European countries and cited Ford engines under development as capable of meeting future limits, though not yet ready for production.

Washington U.S United States John T. Middleton The Environmental Protection Agency Germany Sweden Italy France Britain EPA Ford Motor Co Ford

Refugees in Calcutta Receive Church Aid Despite Shortages

The World Council of Churches reports church relief groups have sheltered 285000 East Pakistan refugees in Calcutta, with 2000000 still without adequate shelter. Clothing and food are distributed while 240 mission doctors treat about 4000 patients daily, though aid remains a drop in the ocean according to P C Joseph.

Calcutta India East Pakistan World Council of Churches Council P. C. Joseph

New York Wig Stylist Debuts Natural Part Men's Wig

Richard Hartwich, a New York wig stylist and historian, unveils a men's wig with a natural-looking part. Wigs date back 6 000 years in ancient Egypt and 300 years for Roman patricians. From Henry VIII to early 19th century both sexes wore high fashion wigs until the French Revolution shifted trends. The wig persisted for medical and theatrical uses.

New York Richard Hartwich Egypt Rome Henry VIII

Australian livestock totals prompt per capita ratios

Canberra reports Australia hosts about 178 million sheep 24 million cattle and 2 568 000 pigs. The statistics show two cattle and 15 sheep for every person in the country.

Canberra Australia Government Statistical Service

Airmail Rates Rise for Trans Pacific Mail

A half ounce air mail letter from New York to Sydney costs 21 cents while sending the same letter from Sydney to New York requires a 30 cent Australian stamp worth 35 cents in U.S. terms.

Sydney New York U.S

45 Star Flag Found in Evansville Goodwill

Evansville Indiana Goodwill workers discovered a 45 star American flag dating to 1896 when Utah joined the union. The flag remained in use until 1907 and had an 11 year run. Donor Ralph Lindley found it in an auction box and approved its offer to Utah.

Evansville Ind Goodwill Industries Utah Oklahoma Goodwill Ralph Lindley

Suit Settled Out Of Court in Mason County Case

An order of dismissal in the Larry D. Pyles versus Theodore R. Stevens suit has been filed in Mason County circuit clerk Howard Schultz's office. The case was reported to be settled out of court.

Point Pleasant Larry D. Pyles Theodore R. Stevens Howard Schultz Mason County

Cleveland woman deemed sane by psychiatrists in 1966 case

A Cleveland woman, Mariann Colby, was found sane by psychiatrists after admission to Lima State Hospital for the slaying of 8 year old John Young. A three judge panel had ruled insanity, and Judge John Harnishfeger ordered her release on habeas corpus noting the continued sanity findings and risk to the public. Colby is expected to leave hospital after administrative steps.

Lima Ohio Cleveland Lima State Hospital Allen County Common Pleas John Harnishfeger Mariann Colpy

One Hurt In Mason Collision On Route 33

A two car crash on Route 33 near the Glass Shop in Mason injured one person and resulted in a citation for another. The Mason County Sheriff's Office reported the 10:30 a.m. Sunday crash involving Julian Edgar Moore 52 of New Haven and Harley E Powell 70 of Clifton. Moore swerved to avoid a car turning left and hit Powell head on. Dorothy Powell 69, a passenger, was taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital and released after treatment for bruises and contusions. Moore was cited for driving left of center.

Scottown Ada M. Thornton Thornton Walnut Ridge United Brethren Church Holzer Medical Center Walnut Twp Jallia County Arphaxad Romaine Thornton Elmer Jackson Route 4 Walnut Ridge Point Pleasant Mason Mason County Harley Dorothy) Powell Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason Rescue Squad

Church reform stance drawn from Seventh-day Adventist editor

Kenneth H. Wood argues that church social involvement weakens denominations leading to internal divisions shrinking memberships and government hostility. In another item, Mason County Sheriff’s Department detained three Columbus runaway youths aged 12 18 and 15 overnight and returned them to their parents.

Washington Kenneth H. Wood Review and Herald Point Pleasant Mason County

Four Men Arrested in Mason County Over Weekend

Four persons were arrested on intoxication charges by Mason County officers. Howard L. Bell, 42, of Cleveland, was picked up by Point Pleasant Police. Wendell R. Edwards, 46, of Hamlin, was arrested by the sheriff’s department. Guy Richard Stewart, 18, and Danny Edwin Harmon, 18, of Point Pleasant, were arrested by the State Police. Harmon also charged with obstructing an officer.

Point Pleasant Mason County Howard L. Bell Cleveland Wendell R. Edwards Hamlin Sheriff’s Department Guy Richard Stewart Danny Edwin Harmon Harmon

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Bette Ann Kay Holy Cross Catholic Church Glouster Father P. Cafferelli Queen of Heaven Cemetery van Fossen Albert Kirkbride Malta Albert Finley Kirkbride Route 3 Union Two Morgan County Hiran Grubb Kirkbride Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill James Thompson Kenneth Nason Tisgah Thurmon Devault Point George Hoschar Crow- Hassell Shelly Kae Hughart Roger and Carol Connolly Hughart Kelly Shawn Sherri Donna Edward Hughart Charles L. Connolly John Brewer Lawrence Camel Charleston Earl Perkins Brewer Cemetery Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Horace McElhinny Horace H. McElhinny Leading Creek Road McElhinny Charles Gaskill Wellston John Rigeway Pomeroy Coca Cola Co Meigs County Homer Fannie Gardener McElhinny F&am Evageline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Knights of Pythias Lodge Gardener Reynolds Lebanon Sara Rupe Bessie Bailey Lawrence E. Reynolds Myrtle Waters Zanesville Fauna Cohen Rumford R. L Alice B. Gaffney Waugh-Harley-Wood Funeral Home Charles Lusher Forest Lawn Cemetery Funeral Harold KE Wise Harold Hap) Emerson Wise Grosvenor St Washington St Fire Department Charles Dalton Gilbert and Vesta Robinson Wise Clara Barnett Wise Charles Sharon) Steele Albany Jack Jagers and Sons Funeral James Paul Stewart Memory Gardens Vern F. Riley Ellen Mae Goffe Waterloo Ironton General Hospital Thomas Betty Davenport Slagle Goffe Waterloo Nazarene Church John B Herschel Goffe California Doris Harwood Roseville Calif Rehobeth Methodist Church Church Waugh-Halsey-Wood Ea Eee Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ida Lee Ruth Detroit Bowling Green Ruth DeMoss Ida Ellis Lee Ellis Middleton Livestock Statistics Ture Neils Allen Hardware & Farm Supply Stimson Ave Moore Fleko. Oclass Reace Tndosvans Wall Peon Premitre Carpenters S. Court Ee Ern Alt Mult Jindoy C&e Richland Ave Hardware Ated Revie
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