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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1975

Page

10

Abduction Ends as GM Executive Pays Ransom

Timothy Stempel, 13, son of GM executive Robert C. Stempel, is released after his father pays 150000 dollars for his safe return. Police say the ransom was dropped at a designated spot and picked up the same day, ending a 55 hour disappearance.

GM Executive Bloomfield Hills Mich General Motors Bloomfield Hills Township Timothy Stempel Robert C. Stempel Wayne County Medical Center Young Stempel Detroit Don Zimmerman Bloomfield Township Timothy Zimmerman Stempel Chevrolet Motor Division Robert L. Snell

Four Hurt as Logan Wreck Damages Six Autos

Logan police report a drunken driving crash at 12 30 am injuring four people and damaging six vehicles. LOGAN Raymond M. Smith 23 of 292 N Walnut St faces a drunken driving charge after colliding head on with Paul Bennett 22 of 126 Zanesville Ave then striking parked cars. Mr and Mrs Luther Herron 262 W Main St and Terry Walsh 19 1110 Third St were treated and released. Smith was treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital and will appear in Mayor's Court.

LOGAN Raymond M. Smith Walnut St Smith Hocking Valley Community Hospital Luther Herron W. Main St Paul Bennett Zanesville Ave West Main Bennett Terry Walsh Third St Kathryn E. Brown W. Main James Barrick Cindy Barrick Herrons Gallagher Ave Herron

Southeastern Ohio Weather Forecast and Snow Chance

The Southeastern Ohio forecast calls for a chance of snow flurries tonight and Friday with lows in the 20s to 30s and highs in the 30s. An extended warming trend is expected Saturday through Monday with little or no precipitation.

Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore West Central Central West Virginia

Hospital Transfers and Names in Ohio Patients

Clifford Babbs from New Straitsville and Mrs Raymond Mount from Union Furnace move to University Hospital in Columbus. Also listed are Mrs Harold Smith, Mrs Clarene Fetherofl Logan, Mrs Myrtle Justice, Roy Rutter, Master Harry Kelley Kinser, Mrs Robert Mohler, Mrs Bobby Williams and daughter.

Clifford Babbs New Straitsville Raymond Mount Union Furnace Harold Smith Clarene Fetherofl. Logan Myrtle Justice University Hospital, Columbus Roy Rutter Harry Kelley Kinser Robert Mohler Bobby Williams

Mount St Mary DISMISSED and Associated Names Listed

Dismissal list includes Master Lyndon Pitts, Mrs Clara Murray, Ernest Nott, Master George Dunwoody, Mr and Mrs Randall Dillinger, and many others from Athens and surrounding towns. The compilation names individuals across several communities including Nelsonville, The Plains, and Middleport.

Lyndon Pitts Clara Murray Ernest Nott George Dunwoody John Bedilion Dennis Seipel Jr Curtis Dailey Betty Swan Athens Benjamin Sams Law

Veterans Memorial Admits List of Names

A roster lists individuals admitted to the Veterans Memorial, including Linda Huffman of Middleport and Bernice Bowen of Rockford Ia along with Nellie Fredrick Racine Sampson Hall Syracuse Mary Jane Roush Pomeroy Dixie Flowers Letart W V Michael Taylor Loneda Varney Eva Marie Dailey William Dye John Davis Evelyn Campbell Eunice Christy.

Linda Huffman Middleport Bernice Bowen Rockford, Ia Nellie Fredrick Racine Sampson Hall Syracuse Mary Jane Roush Pomeroy Dixie Flowers Letart W. V Michael Taylor Loneda Varney Eva Marie Dailey William Dye John Davis Evelyn Campbell Eunice Christy

Community group events and club meetings listed for Athens and surrounding area

A roundup of local activities includes Leche support group at 8 p.m. with Joyce Lambert at 7 Greenbrier Drive. wrestling rules meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Athens High School led by John Young. Ohio University Hobby Club on decoupage at 12:30 and 7:30 with Barbara Lacy. Current Events Club dinner at Ohio University Inn. Pomona Grange at 8 p.m. with pumpkin contest. various lodge, garden, and church gatherings. Meigs County Humane Society meeting at Middleport Village Hall. Eleanor Circle work session at Heath UMC. Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge. Albany Senior Citizens trip to Fenton Glass Co.. Mary Shrine 37 meeting. December ceremonial rehearsal with dues. poetry reading by Stanley Plumly and Marvin Bell at Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel.

la Leche Joyce Lambert Greenbrier Dr Athens High School John Young Lancaster Ohio University Women's Hobby Club Barbara Lacy W. State St Pomona Grange Athens Trimble Lodge Wendell Vermillion Stanley Plumly Marvin Bell University of Iowa Writers Workshop Helen Mauck Galbreath

Local residents named in society notices list

Lena Higginbotham Gordon McMillian Gary Lewis Mrs Andrew Nibert Glenn Cunningham Clifford Schools Mrs Cecil Newell Mrs Max Heslop Mrs William Baird Kathy Hudnall Mrs Lew Rainey John Morrow Leslie Markham Mrs John Wright

Lena Higginbotham Gordon McMillian Gary Lewis Andrew Nibert Glenn Cunningham Clifford Schools Cecil Newell Max Heslop William Baird Kathy Hudnall Lew Rainey John Morrow Leslie Markham John Wright

Emergency Runs Log From Athens Fire Squad

Athens fire reports show actions from Thursday to Tuesday with multiple transports. Names include Robert France Mason Linda Wilken son Mason James Weaver Mason Dorothy Stafford Mason Brady Turley Middleport and destinations Holzer Medical Center Pleasant Valley Hospital Veterans Memorial Hospital. Medical issues range from possible heart attack to traffic injuries and headaches.

Linda Wilkenson Mason Pleasant Valley Hospital James Weaver Holzer Medical Center Medical Dorothy Stafford Brady Turley Middleport Veterans Memorial Hospital

Nelsonville Council Seeks Public Reaction on Projects

A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Friday in the City Council room to consider four proposed projects for federal funding. The council endorsed swimming pool renovation sewer cleaning storm sewer construction and guardrail installation along streets at four locations. A second hearing will allow residents to propose other projects raise objections or offer suggestions through Community Development funds.

Nelsonville

Court notes list Athens County cases including assaults and intoxication

Athens County Municipal Court records show Duane Swiegard James Willison and Terrence Keeler among those charged with assault and shoplifting. Others include public intoxication failure to appear and driving offenses with fines from 10 to 200 dollars and costs. A bond forfeiture list names Able Ellis Reicher Scott Shumaker.

Duane E. Swiegard Athens James Willison Chauncey Marrion Kasler Nelsonville Emma J. Saylor Mansfield William Weston Terrace Street Terrence G. Keeler Toledo C&e Belford G. Bartlett Albany Gregory L. Meeks Danny E. Thomas Newport Daniel M. Wilson Belmont Michael Gentry David Lambert Smith St Krogers Athens County Brian Mansfield Stewart Athens Route 4

Lien Filed To Recover Aid Money In Jackson County

Jackson County Common Pleas Judge T W Mitchell grants a lien against Hayden Leroy Davis in Jefferson Township property to recover 35 430 paid since 1963 in aid to dependent children for Davis wife and seven children in Jackson County. Davis now lives in Townsend Georgia and the lien would seize funds from any sale of the Jefferson township real estate.

Jackson Jackson County Common Pleas T.W. Mitchell Hayden Leroy Davis Jefferson Twp Jackson County Davis Townsend Georgia Welfare Department Jefferson Township

Athens Area Deaths and Public Notices Hit Ledger

A West Side Athens man Thomas E. Burdette 21 died after a Route 33 Route 550 crash. Helen Lynch 58 cited for failure to yield. Multiple obituaries follow for Bessie Sturgeon 89 Gallipolis Myer 82 Johnstown Ira Gage 75 Crestline Marguerite Myer 82 Johnstown and others with funeral details and local ordinances, including Athens city cat shelter funding.

West Side Athens Thomas E. Burdette Mary St State Highway Patrol University Hospital Columbus Burdette Helen M. Lynch Mr. Burdette Athens High School Motyre, Inc U.S. Marine Corps Athens Eagles

Democrats Plan Potluck Dinner in Nelsonville Elks Club

The York Two Democratic Club fundraising committee plans a potluck dinner next Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at the Nelsonville Elks Club with Emma Conner in charge of the menu and Nancy Kern chairing arrangements. County Recorder Wilma Allen coordinates Athens area members and Lenore Sickels handles publicity. The dinner will honor Democrats who ran in the November election. Donations Sought for family of man killed in a house fire on November 5. note correctly cites Channel 5 CB Club, not Channel 25.

York Two Democratic Club Fund Nelsonville Channel 5 CB Club Channel 25

OSU Honors Local Student Dishong Named Honors Scholar

Ohio State University College of Agriculture and Home Economics recognized Amesville student Robin L. Dishong as an honors scholar for high scholastic achievement. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dishong.

Robin L. Dishong Robert Dishong Amesville Ohio State University College of Agriculture and Home Economics

Luncheon Planned by Meigs County Retired Teachers

The Meigs County Retired Teachers Association will hold a luncheon meeting this Saturday at noon at Trinity Church in Pomeroy. One of the Meigs County Minutemen will be the speaker.

Pomeroy Meigs County Retired Teachers Association Trinity Church

Sealed bids for estate land near Coolville Athens

Public notice states bids due by 11 00 A M November 19 1975 in Athens Ohio for 6 3588 acre parcel of Ralph B Chase estate located 2 miles west of Coolville with 3 883 acres in highway right of way and a throne frame house. Bids to L G Worstell Jr attorney. cash on deed.

L.G. Worstell, Jr Harold C. Blackwood Upper Merriman Drive Akron Ohio Ralph B Chase Common Pleas Court Athens County Range 12 Carthage Township Harold D. Whaley Coolville Athens L. G. Worstell, Jr Ralph B. Chase

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mike Borgman Ohio River Cincinnati Borgman Kentucky Northwest Hocking Valley Mount St. Mary O’ Bleness Birth Randall Dillinger Shade David Morris Elizabeth Potter Charles Collins Patricia Shingler Teri Williams Frank Russell Clifford Wills Lucille Six Edith Cumbo Waltraud Bald Hampa El-Omrani Jason Cullison Russell Puckett Beatrice Scott Edna Roberts Gene van Hoose Stanford Cozart Scott Stalder Veterans Memorial Admitted Athens City Ohio University Inn Meigs County Humane Society Eleanor Circle Heath United Methodist Church Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Ioof Temple Jacksonville Fenton Glass Co Williamstown W. Va Pleasant Valley Athens Fire Squad Robert France Lakeview John Mitchell Congress St Congress State O'Bleness Mason Squad Council Court News Nelsonville Agor Athens Municipal Court Richard C. Smith Coalville Michael Quirogra Sylvania Laurence G. George E. State St Earl R. Hiles Jr Crooksville Red Light Larry D. Thomas William L. Gretz Amy J. Able N. Court St Willie Ellis Youngstown Bruce L. Reicher Lester Allen Scott Chillicothe Paul J. Shumaker New Lexington Thomas Burdette Bessie Sturgeon Point Pleasant Bessie Louella Sturgeon Mason County Henderson Church of Christ Raymond Ariel Reed Jason Lewis Louisa Hamilton Sarah Worden Huntington June Dixon Ashville Ada Campbell Lewis Steele Glenwood William Miller Lithopolis Napoleon Nip) Sturgeon Ruben John John Lewis Louisa Carpenter Steele Stevens John Steele, Jr Kirkland Memorial Gardens Maxine Burdette Millfield Naomi Patterson Glouster Pearl Leffler Wilma Lee Walter R. Patterson Hughes Funeral Home Joe Bishman Hilltop Cemetery Laura Scruggs Gallipolis Myra Scruggs Ironton Gallia County Liza Scruggs Adamsville Miss Scruggs Harry Woods Bob Evans Ernest Halliday Halliday Elizabeth Minnes Marcia Johns Dell Scruggs Paint Creek Baptist Church Preston Smith Grover Turner Pine Street Miller Funeral Francis Maddy Frances Maddy Crown City Frank Mills Jr Dorothy West Marietta Kathryn Snead Starke Fla Betty Coe Naples Lou Maddy Charles Frank Charlotte Hannon Mills McCoy-Wetherholt- Moore Frank Hayes Mound Hill Cemetery Social Services Committee Pat Gyi Federal Revenue Sharing Fund — Environment Athens County Humane Society City OF Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Environment Clifford C. Houk Janice S. Wallace Donald L. Barrett Marguerite Myer Marguerite B. Myer Eden Place Crouse and Son Johnstown Licking County Ira Gage Logan Ira Locke Gage Maynard Rd Crestline Crestline Hospital Warren Elizabeth Edgell Gage Gage Masonic Lodge Miami David Galion Richard Newark Ralph Mary) Cheney Ruth Leonard-Lyke Funeral Home Conrad O. Diehm Oak Grove Cemetery Harley West Lafayette Harley V. Lower Fresno Good Samaritan Medical Center Zanesville Mill Creek Coshocton County Isaac and Mary Reuss Lower St. John's United Church of Christ Coshocton William H Robert G Rudie Mildred) Hostetler North Canton Iva) Lanner California Katherine Robert Rezash Fairview Cemetery Tom Burdette OSU
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