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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1977

Page

7

Bridge deck again fails on Route 278 near VFW post

In Nelsonville the Hocking River bridge on Route 278 developed a new deck hole after a prior repair. County crews limited traffic to one lane, repaired the deck, then a four foot section loosened. Engineer Maiden warned full deck replacement may require a lengthy shutdown. The bridge serves as sole access area for the city’s maintenance station and local schools and industries rely on it.

Nelsonville Hocking River Veterans of Foreign Wars Route 278 Violet Hollenbaugh Rex Maiden Maiden Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co York City

Meigs County events recall Knights rally and AA meeting

Meigs County hosts a Valley Commandery session at 7 30 p.m. with all Sir Knights invited. An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting follows at 8 30 p.m. at the Alcoholism Program House Athens Mental Health Center.

Meigs County Ohio Valley Commandery Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholism Program House Athens Mental Health Center

Marshal Attends First Aid Course At Hocking Hills Park

Hamden Marshal Jim Beckner completed a 54 hour first aid course at Hocking Hills State Park near Logan over a weekend. Sponsored by the Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross, about 50 people attended. The course aims to qualify Beckner as an American Red Cross first aid instructor.

Hamden Jim Beckner Hocking Hills State Park Logan American Red Cross Beckner Jackson County Jackson Red Cross

Births and admissions in Athens area noted

Birth notices list Mr and Mrs Richard Dean Athens a daughter and several other families from Albany Amesville Glouster and surrounding towns. Admissions include Robert McMullen Ronald Christian Lula McBride Jacksonville Lula Yates New Plymouth Marsha Allman Hamden and Hazel Cochran The Plains with many names dismissed. Veterans Memorial and local residents appear in accompanying lines.

Robert McMullen Ronald Christian Athens Lula McBride Jacksonville Lula Yates New Plymouth Marsha Allman Hamden Hazel Cochran the Plains

Pleasant Valley on Pleasant Valley on TASMIS

Sun Shawn Wood, Travis Miller, Amanda Rainey, Marilyn Campbell, Miranda Stewart, Marvin Benson, Toni Kimberling, Kevin Sparks, William Henry, Tina Collins, Edna Anderson, Myrtle White, Granville Hill, Rebecca Longstraff and Mrs. Wade Searle.

Tasmis Sun Shawn Wood Travis Miller Amanda Rainey Marilyn Campbell Miranda Stewart Marvin Benson Toni Kimberling Kevin Sparks William Henry Tina Collins Edna Anderson Myrtle White Granville Hill Rebecca Longstraff Wade Searle

Weather Summary for Southeast Ohio and Regions

Weather forecast highlights cloudy conditions with a chance of showers across Southeast Ohio tonight and Thursday. Lows mainly in the 40s tonight, highs near 50 Thursday. Extended outlook shows showers possibly mixed with snow northern counties Friday and Sunday, with fair Saturday. Lake Erie winds 20 to 30 knots and 4 foot waves tonight.

Ohio Lake Shore East Lake Shore Lake Erie

Congreve Parents Welcome Logan Girl

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Congreve of Logan. Other Logan residents named include Miss Carolyn Roush Mrs. Belle Ward Woodrow Sigler Mrs. Odel Stover Mrs. Donald Wittekind Timothy Mulholland Charles Blair Mrs. Pauline Palmer George Smith David Kinser and Harry Mercer.

David Congreve Logan Carolyn Roush Belle Ward Woodrow Sigler Odel Stover Donald Wittekind Timothy Mulholland Charles Blair Pauline Palmer George Smith David Kinser Harry Mercer

Emergency runs report from local squads

Emergency runs recorded for Pomeroy and Middleport squads. At 2 12 p.m. Monday the Pomeroy squad responded to the Victor Young residence for Ad die Heilman and transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital. At 1 31 p.m. Monday the Middleport squad transported Nellie Hanson on Cole Street to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Veterans Memorial William Watosn Reedsville Larry Patterson Clark Idle Racine Adeline Heilman Adrienne French Pomeroy William Capehart Shade Nellie Hanson Roland Smith Middleport Dan Thomas Lucy Spencer Jimmy King Gladys Nickleson Victor Young Addie Heilman Veterans Memorial Hospital Cole Street

Funtime Inc Financial Indenture Dispute Involving Multiple Firms

A report outlines an indenture dispute among Funtime Inc Bank holding entities including Cor dalvesten Houston vt and S and L Corp ipeen Human Co Tester Ohio Corp. Details highlight cross corporate obligations and regional involvement. The matter centers on financial arrangements and corporate governance.

Funtime Inc Financial Ind. Cordalvesten Houston Vt. S&l Corp ipeen-Human Co Tester Ohio Corp

Flynt Names New Hustler Aim After Christ Conversion

Larry Flynt says Hustler will shift from sexual content to promote a healthy view of sex and religion. In a Today Show interview he credits a new faith, calls his change personal and vows to continue appeals on obscenity charges. Ruth Stapleton supports his move while Flynt’s wife notes the potential loss of millions.

Columbus, Ohio Larry Flynt NBC Houston Flynt Christ Ruth Carter Stapleton Cincinnati Ohio Mrs. Stapleton Larry Althea Leasure Flynt Hustler Magazine

False Shooting Report Traced to Local Call

Nelsonville police and SECEMS responded to a false shooting alarm Tuesday afternoon at 169% St Charles St. The call was a malicious hoax, later traced to a woman who also caused a false fire report Monday night. The Firemen’s Association offers a $50 reward for information.

Nelsonville Southeast Dorothy Peters Seoems Secems Gallipolis Nelsonville Firemens Association

Athens pair names in court docket

Court records list defendants Mark Lewis Lockstampfer 21 Athens Ann F Lynn 23 Athens Carl J Bush II 21 Athens Peggy Lee Reeves 19 Athens Donald House 50 Athens Constance Clark 36 Athens Royal E Wilson 49 Kingsport Tenn Lucile E Bush 49 Athens Tim D Wagner 23 The Plains Gail Gibson 22 Athens all facing charges or connected to ongoing legal actions.

Mark Lewis Lockstampfer Athens Ann F. Lynn Carl J. Bush II Peggy Lee Reeves Donald House Constance Clark Royal E. Wilson Kingsport Tenn Lucile E. Bush Tim D. Wagner the Plains Gail Gibson

Wellston Mayor's Fines and Forfeitures

Fines and costs listed for multiple individuals in Wellston area including Ralph E. White Jr. for DUI and three days in jail, Francis E. Farrer for speeding, and others for speeding left of center disorderly conduct and weapon carrying. Forfeiture noted for Garland E. Parsons on a stop sign violation with a $32 bond.

Ralph E. White Jr Wilkesville Francis E. Farrer Lancaster Robert Gordon Payne St Hamden Earl R. Depue E. Sixth St Dale R. Vickers Fairview Ave McArthur Stephen E. McBride Garland E. Parsons Gallipolis

Property Transfers Recap for Olive Chester Violet Bedford and Rutland Areas

Multiple deeds recorded including Mazie Holsinger transferring parcels to Glenn and Eleanor Lawson in Olive Two, and Lawson transfers to Carl and Mary Ellen Spehniak in Chester. Transfers also show Nutter parcels in Violet and Olive Violet areas to Paul L. Nutter, plus Bartrum and Cassell Jr. certificates. Cecil and Tina Moore sell in Bedford Two to Norwood Ferrell. Norwood and Alta Ferrell move to Daniel and Carole O'Dell in Bedford. Hanson transfers to James and Ee 2. Ri pied ort ee in Salisbury Two and other minor entries.

Mazie Holsinger Glenn R Eleanor R. Lawson Olive Two Eleanor Lawson Carl H Mary Ellen Spehniak Chester Lionel E Mary Lee Boggstone C Kitty M. Cassell Jr Violet E Nutter Paul L. Nutter Olive Violet E. Nutter Leroy W. Bartrum Rutland Two Cecil Tina Moore Norwood Alta Ferrell Bedford Alta Ferrel Daniel Carole O'Dell Bedford Two

Jackson County considers higher transfer fee proposal

The Jackson County Commissioners held a second public hearing on a proposed increase in property conveyance charges from $1 to $4 per thousand, expected to raise about $30,000 more revenue. Four opponents argued the hike would slow property sales and hardship transferors. the board will continue study, with any raise taking effect 30 days after adoption.

Jackson Jackson County

Burglar Flees With $495 Loot

A Glouster Route 2 man chased a burglar Tuesday evening after a home invasion. Errett Dorris reported a car in front when he returned, saw a man flee, and drive away with another. Missing items include two rifles a stereo field glasses and a tape player.

Errett Dorris Athens County Sheriff's

Day Care Head Needed in The Plains Area

A director is sought for The Plains day care center by the Tri County Community Action Agency. The $8,200 yearly post requires two years of college or work experience. Applications are available at day care centers in Athens Hocking and Perry Counties and the CAA office on Route 550 and are due Tuesday. Murray City Ladies Eagles Auxiliary Dinner Meeting Cancelled for Thanksgiving Weekend and Next Meeting set for Dec 8.

Plains Tri-County Community Action Agency Athens Hocking Perry CAA Murray City Ladies Eagles Eagles Hall

Obituary notices from Athens area list Warren Miller and others

The Athens area lists services for Warren Miller Sr 77 of 5995 Radford Road Athens with services at 1 p m at Jagers and Sons Home burial at Alexander Cemetery. Also listed are Beatrice Cordell Golda Hutchinson and Clarence Dean among others with call hours and church services detailed. The notices give birthplaces family links and survivor lists across several towns including Point Pleasant Gallipolis and Columbus.

Athens Warren Miller Sr Radford Road Jagers and Sons John Elswick Alexander Miller O'’Bleness Memorial Hospital Point Pleasant W. Va George E Martha Bennett Miller Bertha Setliff Miller Harold Charlotte) Erlewine Dexter Mack Gilda) Bauer Howard Gladys) McClain Grant Hazel Michael the the Plains John Warren Jr Sonny Jack Poca James Jamie Pomeroy Mear Gladys) Neal David Emily) Frazier Lynn Betty) Hamilton Lebanon William Steve Martha Annie Vernie Gallipolis Winona Beatrice Cordell St. Anthony Hospital Columbus Gallia County John Robert Madaline Smith Mayo Providence Baptist Church Kenneth Loretta Garnes Vivian Wallace Delores Morris Cleo Tayne Helma Harvey Detroit Katherine Esdes Walter Eugene Cordell Providence Church Vance Watson Providence Miller Funeral Golda Marie Hutchinson Kenneth Saunders Mina Hutchinson Clara Lanthorne Barcus Queen Bee Ted Virginia) Gale Lorraine Leora) Shurlock Hilda Mahaney James Criner Sherman Criner Norma James Eureka Mildred Sanders Vinton Imogene Cray Neola Spurlock Crown City Clarence A Dizzy) Dean Scatter Ridge Free Methodist Church Stimson Campbell Streets William Strausbaugh Cannonville Hughes Funeral Dean O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Carrie Marie Dean Sunday Creek Coal Co Baltimore and Ohio Railroad General Telephone Co Coolville Joe Circleville Robert Ronald Franklin Carroll Harry Mary Lou) Minthorne Flora) Johnson Helen Coe Guysville Mary Ellen Roker Dean Dianes Willard Wellston Edward James Anderson Salisbury Road Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton Jackson County Stephen Christine Anderson Laura Opal Denney Pattonsville Bertie Schenault Millersport Sandra Schriver Mansfield Edward Edgar Eberts Hamden Jack Leffler Billy Smith Wellston Chapel James N. Blower Sharon J. Haning State St John Palmer Haning Cemetery Timothy Ayne Haning

Four Car Crash Near Richland Avenue Causes No Injuries

Police report a four car crash near a highway construction zone on Richland Avenue. Northbound driver Bruce Gura, 22, struck Mary Ann Hand, 47, triggering a chain collision with Thomas Bolland, 47, and Raymond Flannery, 29. Estimated damage about $2,150.

Richland Avenue Hooper Street Bruce Gura Athens Raymond Flannery Maryland N.Y

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