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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1973

Page

2

Nelsonville and area death notices list Handley and Krivesti

Graveside services for Ruth William son Handley 67 of Gahanna are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery with Rev John Currens officiating. Emma Martin 90 of Wellston and Mary A Krivesti 77 of The Plains are named in obituaries with services and burial details. An Athens correction notes Fletcher King 79 of Pratts Fork died Saturday. Delbert King is listed as a brother, not a son.

Nelsonville Ruth Williamson Handley Lincolnshire Gahanna Green Lawn Cemetery John Currens Ashville Handley Grant Hospital Columbus Virginia Carnes Margaret Stiffler Forrest Lent John Leeper Bessemer Ala Charles Bruce Evansville Ind Alex Williamson James Handley Mary Rupe Margarum Funeral Home Athens Mary A. Krivesti Cross St the Plains O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Pennsylvania Steven Susan Koch Charney St. Paul's Catholic Church Catholic Ladies of Columbia Mary Krivesti Vera Saylor New Riegel John Susan Evanek Huey Jessie Gill Parma Margaret Sabo Andrew Huey, Pa Joe John J. Krivesti Irene Thompson Steve Msgr Jan Kish Mount Calvary Cemetery Jagers and Sons Funeral Wellston Emma Martin Maple Heights Lawrence County Jacob Sarah Holzapfel Iessman Sts. Peter and Paul Church Charles E Dayton William Sylvia Riepenhoff Lancaster William H. DeVille Simons Funeral Home Fletcher King Pratts Fork Delbert King Chauncey Mr. King Albany Pearley Rupe Hebardville Retha Hazel Ewing Marie Rickard Alva Carpenter Wilbur Mae Duckler Edna Walker Middleport Myrtle Harris Bigony Funeral Home Howard Mayne Alexander Cemetery James D. Elliott Jackson St Mount St. Mary Hospital George and Maye Williams Elliott S. Davis Grocery South Pacific First United Methodist Church Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F&am Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus Nelsonville High School Nelle Nelsonville-York City James Jr Lloyd Jake Jeanel Jama James III Inez Smith Mary Steenrod Carolyn Lead Lorin Burrows E. Columbus St Shelby Cora Burrows Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Robert Rose Zeller Greenville Rita Burrows Willard Charles Washington, D. C Myrtle Warren Funeral Home Richard Lupton

Weather and death notices from Athens Ohio area

Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the middle 40s. Tuesday mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the 60s. There is a 10 percent chance of precipitation tonight and Tuesday. Showers possible in Ohio Wednesday and Thursday with cooler temps Friday. Highs mid 50s to low 60s Wednesday then upper 40s to low 50s by Friday. lows in the 30s all three days. Athens obituary notices list William T. Doyle 58 and Mary D. Zornes 87 among others, with funeral arrangements by Jagers and Sons. Multiple obituaries follow for Albany, Nelsonville, Vinton, Chesterhill, and Syracuse residents with service details and survivors.

Ohio Athens William T. Doyle Scarborough Cleveland Heights Ohio University Doyle Alpha Gamma Delta University Terrace Athens Fire Department O’bleness Memorial Hospital Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Commissioners Hear First Street Repair Plea at Athens County Meeting

Three residents from The Plains urged temporary repairs on First Street due to water sewer project blocking access. They cited school bus routes and potential emergency vehicle delays as urgent concerns. Albany Mayor Battrell sought $400 monthly for a village marshal amid rising break ins. The Health Department and Extension Office moved to a new fairgrounds building with a pending inspection and finishing tasks.

Deborah Hrouda the Plains Athens County Commissioners First Street Carl Seiferth William Wilson Plains Wilson Albany W. H. Battrell Battrell Athens County Sheriff's Office Helen Baker

Nelsonville York Board of Education Meets Tuesday

The Nelsonville York City Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Nelsonville York High School. The hospital notes list many local residents connected by births and dismissals including families from Athens Chauncey Glouster Wellston and Albany.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York City

Energy crisis lecture at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

Petroleum specialist Ruth Sheldon Knowles will discuss the national energy crisis Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium Athens. The Kennedy Lecture Series hosts the talk with a panel including Dr. Paul H. Boase Athens County Commissioner Helen Baker and OU economist Rajindar Koshal. The author and foreign correspondent just returned from the Middle East representing the American Petroleum Institute. The lecture is open to the public.

Ruth Sheldon Knowles Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Kennedy Paul H. Boase School of Athens County Helen Baker Rajindar Koshal Middle East The American Petroleum Institute

Hocking Valley Parish Evening Events Schedule

Monday events include a Chauncey Parish House fish fry at 5 pm and a 5:30 pm benefit for a new senior citizens building. Choirs and Scouts meet across Chauncey Millfield and Taylor Ridge with 6 to 7:30 pm timing. Rev Johnson to address Broad Street Church. noon Loyal Women's class hosts annual Thanksgiving meal at Alma Barry's.

Chauncey Parish House Chauncey Chauncey Girl Scouts Taylor Ridge Chi Rho Trimble Adult Choir Greens Run Chauncey Cub Scouts Chauncey Junior Choir Millfield Millfield Chi Rho Chauncey Adult Choir Chauncey Boy Scouts CYF Johnson Broad Street Christian Church Columbus Hocking Valley Chauncey Loyal Women's Class Alma Barry's Trimble

Noon Glouster Senior Citizens Banquet Announced

The Chauncey Parish hosts the Noon Glouster Senior Citizens Banquet at 6 p.m with Rev Johnson providing the turkey. The Parish CMF Annual Thanksgiving Banquet will be hosted at Chauncey Parish House with food by the Friendship Class and Rev Richard Felton as guest speaker. Reservations are due by Monday at 6 30 p.m with Chauncey Junior Fellowship coordinating.

Johnson CMF Chauncey Parish House Richard Felton Chauncey

Residents petition to delay dismissals at Nelsonville center

About 960 residents and center staff petition Ohio mental health officials for a delay in dismissals at the Nelsonville Children’s Center. They seek public release of information behind the Nov. 2 decisions and urge creation of an independent commission with professionals and local appointees to review the center’s actions.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Children’s Center Kenneth D. Gaver Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Ohio Gaver Appalachian Bill Davis

Athens County Election Vote Still Not Final

County Elections Director William Howe says last Tuesday's tally is not official yet. The elections board began official counting including rejected and absentee ballots, on Saturday. Final results hinge on tabulations from adjacent counties on cross-county school district issues.

Athens County William Howe Elections Board

Preparation H Reported to Shrink Infected Hemorrhoids

Doctors found Preparation H effective in shrinking swollen infected hemorrhoidal tissues. The ointment or suppositories reportedly relieve pain and itching for hours without a prescription, with tests showing positive results in many cases.

U S Women’s Ski Team Diet Promises 20 Pound Loss in Two Weeks

An advertisement claims the U S Women’s Alpine Ski Team uses a “Ski Team” diet devised by a Colorado physician to lose 20 pounds in 14 days while maintaining energy. It urges readers to order for $3.00 plus $0.25 rush service from Jorma Products Co in Cardiff by the Sea California.

U.S Colorado O.K Jorma Products Co P.O Cardiff-by-the-Sea California

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