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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1975

Page

6

Service Extended for SECEMS in Gallia and Jackson Counties

Gallia and Jackson Counties will continue to be served by Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service until Dec. 1. David Frey, attorney for the Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation, said a prior cutoff was extended as leaders seek funding. Tax levies for SECEMS operating costs were defeated in some counties but approved in Athens and Lawrence. SECEMS currently covers seven counties with federal funds drying up at year end.

Gallia Jackson Southeast Ohio

Coins and Guns Stolen From Nelsonville Residence

Nelsonville police report valuable coins and firearms stolen from the home of Clarence Grayden Bateman at 873 Chestnut St. Thieves entered between 4 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 a.m. today while he was working at Batie's Restaurant. Bateman found the loss on his return.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Clarence Grayden Bateman Chestnut St Bateman Batie

Political clash may slow New York City tax rescue plan

Gov. Hugh Carey probes nearly 1 billion dollars in new taxes to strengthen state and city finances as a Ford administration rescue pact stalls over partisan fights. Carey, Senate Leader Warren Anderson, and Assembly Speaker Stanley Steingut meet White House aides including Burns Seidman Greenspan to push federal involvement.

Albany N.Y New York City Ford Hugh Carey White House Washington Carey Democrat Carey Senate Warren Anderson Democratic Assembly Stanley Steingut Federal Reserve Board Arthur Burns William Seidman Alan Greenspan Council of Treasury William Simon Simon Ron Nessen New York State Salt Lake City

New Jefferson County Vocational School Dedicated Near Steubenville

The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School near Steubenville was dedicated with an open house on Sunday. George Hargraves now leads the school after taking over as superintendent in August following his resignation from Meigs Local.

Pomeroy Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Steubenville George Hargraves Meigs Hargraves

Athens Humane Society Plans Membership Drive

The Athens County Humane Society closes a successful year and plans its 1976 membership drive led by President Carolyn Sutherland. A social hour is set for 7 30 p.m. Tuesday in Baker Center Alumni Lounge for members and interested residents.

Athens County Humane Society Carolyn Sutherland Baker Center

Southeastern Ohio Weather Forecast Friday November 14 1975

A detailed forecast from Ohio University Geography reports frigid night and flurries with lows in the 20s across regions. Saturday turns partly cloudy and milder with highs upper 30s to low 40s. Extended outlook shows fair weather Sunday and Monday, showers possible Tuesday with 50s to 60s highs in the state regions.

Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore West Virginia

Wellston High Fall Sports Banquet Planned

Wellston High School hosts a fall sports banquet in the school cafeteria for golf volleyball and football teams and cheerleaders. Frank Elwood Marshall University coach speaks John Russell WKOV will MC tickets $2.50 at Sadie Ford or at the door.

Wellston Wellston High School Frank Elwood Marshall University Huntington John Russell Wkov Radio Sadie Ford

Hospital Notes Reflect Births and Dismissals in Several Towns

The record lists new births for families in Wellston Nelsonville Athens and The Plains area. It also notes dismissals including multiple individuals from Athens Nelsonville and Chauncey with no additional details.

Notable Local Names Linked to Extended Care Transfers

Raymond Simonton and Marcus Levering of Nelsonville appear in a list alongside Mrs. Richard Martin Mrs. Roger Burchfield Mrs. Terry Glanemann and son Mrs. Valley Bowlby Mrs. Kenneth Malone Miss Sheila Kirkey Mrs. Robert Schaefer Harold Stevens and Lawrence Hart transferred to the Extended Care Unit at Lawrence General.

Richard Martin Roger Burchfield Terry Glanemann Valley Bowlby Kenneth Malone Sheila Kirkey Robert Schaefer Harold Stevens Lawrence Hart

Vandalism and Theft Reported in Wellston

Wellston police investigate a purse theft at Kroger with $32 cash, cards, checks recovered. a rear office window shattered. two BB gun hits on a West End Laundromat window. and vehicle vandalism on a Curtis Skeens car with three tires and four beauty rings missing.

Wellston Marjorie E. Burke S. Pennsylvania Ave Kroger R. H. Grady West End

Negotiations Reopened by Nelsonville City Council Panel

The Nelsonville city council labor negotiating committee met with the city employees committee under the wage reopener clause of the contract recently accepted by the city. Employees belong to the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association, accepted as bargaining agent for non supervisory staff.

Nelsonville Ohio Civil Service Employes Association

Kiln Fire at Hocking Tech Lab Cited Malfunction

Firemen determined a malfunctioning motor caused a kiln fire in the ceramics lab at Hocking Technical College about 9 04 a m Thursday. Moderate damage occurred in the kiln area.

Nelsonville Hocking Technical College

Court News: Local Docket Of Fines And Suspensions

Carl H. McKee 41 of New Marshfield faces fleeing a police officer with $50 and costs. Isaac Martin 53 of Parkersburg W Va bonds forfeited after driving while intoxicated at $500. Samuel A. Graber 19 Athens Route 1 improper registration $10. Daniel S. Heldman 22 Cincinnati assured clear distance $15. Dan B. Gamnertsfelder 46 287 E State St speeding $10 and costs. David J. Hartley 20 New Marshfield license suspended 30 days. Victor F. Troha 20 Centerville dis orderly conduct $15 and costs open container $15 and costs. Herb Van Nest Guysville disorderly conduct dismissed costs to complainant.

Carl H. McKee New Marshfield Issac Martin Parkersburg W. Va Samuel A. Graber Athens Daniel S. Heldman Cincinnati Dan B. Gamnertsfelder State St David J. Hartley Victor F. Troha Centerville Herb van Nest Guysville Margie England

Wellston Mayor Fined in Bond Forfeiture Case

Paul F. Wallar of McArthur faces a $200 fine for driving under the influence. The case references bond forfeiture tied to the violation.

Paul F. Wallar McArthur

Divorce Decree Dissolves Marriage in Hocking County

Hocking County Common Pleas dissolves marriage between Danny Holcomb of Logan Route 4 and Sherrell Holcomb of Logan Route 4. Filed divorce decree for Arlene Brown of Rockbridge Route 1 against Glen Brown of Rockbridge Route 1 citing gross neglect of duty.

Hocking County Common Pleas Danny Holcomb Logan Sherrell Holcomb Arlene Brown Rockbridge Glen Brown

New Haven Village Considers Sewer System Plan

New Haven Village Council discussed a secondary sewer system funded partly by federal grants with preliminary approval for part of the grant. Delano Randolph of an Charleston engineering firm attended the meeting. The council also set a weight limit on streets and approved window repairs by Mason Parish United Methodist Church in the Quillen Building.

New Haven New Haven Village Delano Randolph Charleston Mason Parish United Methodist Church Quillen

Amherst area death notices list Clark and others

Delbert A. Clark Sr. 51, of 1026 Middle Ridge Rd., died on arrival at St Joseph Hospital Lorain after illness at Lorain Cuyahoga Works U S Steel Co. He was a Navy WWII veteran and survived by wife Billie Adkins Clark and multiple children and siblings. Services Monday at Garland Funeral Home. Burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park. etc.

Delbert Clark Amherst Delbert A. Clark Middle Ridge Rd St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Lorain- Cuyahoga Works U.S. Steel Co Glouster John and Elizabeth Clark Clark Broadway Assembly Billie Adkins Clark John P Delbert A. Jr Michael Adkins Alabama Matthew Carolyn) Bender Lillian Pam Mary Alice Howard Clark Jacksonville Mabel Kiraly Charles Harriet) Dixon al (Levena) Sollie Fin Lillian) Molden Clarence Alice) McGirr Newark Garland Funeral Home Park Ave Johnny Wade Sloan Ridge Hill Memorial Park

Yule Trim To Be Installed In Nelsonville District

Nelsonville volunteers and firemen will install community Christmas decorations in the business district Sunday weather permitting Chief Tom Steenrod announced Six new ornaments red candles inside an evergreen tree outline were bought by the Nelsonville Board of Trade decoration committee funded by local business and individual contributions.

Nelsonville Tom Steenrod Nelsonville Board of Trade

Community Group Activities in Athens and Nearby Towns

A schedule of meetings and events including Marcellante Rebekah Lodge and IOOF Temple in Jacksonville, Albany Senior Citizens trip to Fenton Glass Co. in Williamstown West Virginia, Paramuthia Lodge 25 F and AM installation in Albany, Mary Shrine 37 event at Pomeroy Masonic Temple, DAR December ceremony rehearsal at Hocking Valley Motor Lodge, Cub Scout Pow Wow in Nelsonville, Albany VFW dance with Rudy and the Spiral Country Band, Athens Presbyterian Women’s Association service at First Presbyterian Athens, and Athens Citizens for the United Farm Workers dinner and square dance at Shively Hall.

Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Ioof Temple Jacksonville Albany Fenton Glass Co Williamstown W. Va Athens City Paramuthia Lodge F&am DAR Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Lowell Burnell Kootega Council Boy Scouts of America Tri-County Vocational School Nelsonville Albany Vfw Rudy Spiral Country Band Athens Citizens For the United Farm Workers Shively Hall

Man Hurt When Car Hits Poles Near Richland Ave

An Ohio University student, John J. Sakelos, 19, was treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a car crash at the Sohio service station on Richland Avenue. Police say another car veered left of center, causing Sakelos to hit concrete poles. he was taken to the hospital in a private car. Fire crews flushed gasoline from the street. A second early morning incident saw a window broken at Athens County Savings and Loan on Mill Street, valued at 700 dollars.

Ohio University O’bleness Memorial Hospital Sohio Richland Avenue South Y Athens John J. Sakelos Cady House Sakelos Athens County Savings and Loan Co Mill Street

Bloodmobile aims for 125 pints in Wellston

Red Cross Bloodmobile travels to Central School Auditorium in Wellston on Wednesday from noon to 6 pm. The November goal is 125 pints. The Wellston Mothers Club sponsors the visit and the Junior Study Club runs the canteen. Chairmen are Mrs. Tom Montgomery and Mrs. Bernard McKinnis. Healthy donors aged 18 to 66 are eligible.

Wellston Red Cross Central School

Emergency ambulance runs report small town aid

Emergency runs between Betty Creek Road and Plea area and from Mrs Beatrice L Scott to medical care. A Racine squad responded at 1 45 p m on Portland Route 1 to Holset Meme Center while another run at 10 24 a m from the Social Security office to O Baeness. The 60 year old resident of 17 Oadis Ave was conveyed in ill condition to medical aid.

Betty Creek Plea- Racine Beatrice L. Scott Oadis Ave Social Security Office Columbus Road O'Baeness, Ill

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New York Manfred Ohrenstein Arthur Levitt Assembly Albert Blumenthal Municipal Assistance Corp Athens Humane Society Sutherland Humane Society Factory Street Doug Odell Athens County Tim Daum Cochairman New England Rockies Ohio University Geography Department C L. Colmer U.S. Weather Observer O’bleness Rodney Cartwright Glenn McClain Buryl Seiple Richard Holdcroft Barbara Rosser Ernest Conkey Jane Johnson Dorothy Duckler Jack S. Neff Wilkesville Bonnie Joseph the Plains Lottie Toney Tobie Bean Beulah Snodgrass Martin Chiki Kim Wood Stephen Miller Keith Havens Sarah Scott Jamie Stanley Fred Kiltan Carl Dobbins Jack Smith Mount St. Mary Lena Cunningham Chauncey Nancy Williams Trimble Louise Helen Smith Wilma Lanning Eddie Matheny Charles Hoops Paul Johnson John Withem Verna Barnhart Joel Gallagher Ada Wright Hocking Wall Raymond Simonton Marcus Levering Court News Roger Dale Roush Ethel Pritt Point Pleasant Ethel O. Pritt Leon Charleston General Hospital Jackson County Frank Eddie Stalaker Hill The Heights United Methodist Church Leona Redmond Thelma Casto South Charleston James Casto Newport News Everett Pritt Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Warren Faulkner Leon Cemetery Vernon Carr Vernon G. Carr E. Fourth St Elmer Etta Gray Carr First Presbyterian Church Carr Michigan Edith Rupert Durward Jim) Carr Jenkins Funeral John Taylor Ridgewood Cemetery Ona Osborne Ona E. Osborne Morris Ave Xenia Meigs County William and Rosa Weber Chester Osborne Central Avenue Bernard Harriet) Osborne Dayton Charles E Jane) Jones San Diego Calif James Susan) Dinsmore Larry B Sandra) Jordan Oscar Weber Grace Weber Cambridge Elza Hughes Funeral Joe Bishman West Union Street Heart Fund Rose Moler Rutland Rose Denny Moler Dexter Road Langsville Syracuse Oscar Caroline Yeager Hysell Midway Columbus Earl Sansbury St. Petersburg Fla Roy Sansbury Middleport Ollie Goble Narley Hysell Bradbury Charlie Denny Roy Moler Walker Funeral Home R.D. Brown Robinson Cemetery John Gerard Middleport Village Gerard Carl Horky Carbon Hill Monday Creek Athens Presbyterian Women’s Association Alexander Amesville First Presbyterian Church of Bloodmobile Athens Fire Squad
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