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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1971

Page

4

Obituaries carried for several Ohio towns

The Gallipolis obituary list includes Harry V. Holmes 71 owner of Holmes Florist Shop died at Holzer Medical Center after seven years of illness. Eva Alkire 92 of Wellston, Donald Lee Butch McPherson 36 of Stewart, and Mrs. Harry Pickens 43 of Racine also noted with service details and surviving relatives. In Mason and Point Pleasant areas Irvin Keirns 90 of Stockport, Steven Alan Smith newborn, Clarence Oshel Sr. 75 of Point Pleasant, and Dove Dunn 78 of Point Pleasant are listed with burial and service information.

Gallipolis Harry V. Holmes Third Ave Holzer Medical Center Mr. Holmes Holmes Florist Shop Henry C Pauline Conner Holmes Hazel Long Helen M. Carter Mildred Mr. Holmes John Gee Ame Ancient York Lodge 33 of Masons Waugh- Halley-Wood Arthur McPhail Elbert D. McGhee Pine Street Gaskill Chapel C. H. Rice Ridgewood Cemetery Coolville Donald Lee Butch) McPherson Stewart White Funeral Guy White Stewart Cemetery McPherson Athens County Frank H. McPherson Grace Wright McPherson Carl Paul Harold Columbus Margaret Burkhammer Minersville Dale Mason Harry Chris) Pickens Racine Mason County Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Philadelphia Pickens Betty Martin Christopherson Nils Christopherson Harry W Harry Jr Nels Luke Marie Pickens Chesterhill Irvin C. Keirns Stockport Mark Rest Center McConnelsville Amesville Ethan Mary Jackson Keirns Jennie Grubb Keirns Stockport Church of Christ Edgar Stout Roanoke George Pierce Harley S. Keirns Fawcett- Stone Funeral Home Harry Welch Zanesville Steven Alan Smith Richard A Barbara R. Spencer Smith Miller Ave. S Good Samaritan Hospital Flossie M. Spencer New Lexington Loretta Miller William G. Smith New Straitsville Gretta Smith Frank Saulbeamer New Straitsville Cemetery Clarence Oshel Point Pleasant Clarence Russell Oshel Oshel Road U.S Charleston Oshel Grimms Landing Victor S Elizabeth Jane Maupin Oshel Minturn Lodge AF & AM Beni Kedem Lodge Pat Wilson Shrine Club Farm Bureau and Production Credit Bureau Velma Hassell Oshel Carolyn Glover Barberton Catherine Wandling Christine Wandling Pt Pleasant Clarence R. Oshel Pt. Pleasant John Henderson Horton Charles Dove Dunn Point Pleasant House Fairview Road Pleasant Valley Hospital Dunn Winfield Daniel W Melinda McQuire Meeks Baptist Church Camp Conley Clifford Eugene Denver Col Kenneth St. Albans

Beltone offers free non-operating hearing aid model

Chicago advertisement announces a free non-operating Beltone hearing aid model for those who hear but cannot understand words. The tiny unit weighs under a third of an ounce, is worn at the ear, has no head wires, and requires no cost or obligation. Writers are urged to request this home trial by sending to Beltone Electronics Corp. in Chicago.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp W. Victoria

Local Visit Notes From Letart Falls And Nearby Towns

Mrs Cora Birch spent an afternoon with Mrs Bert Hunt at Letart Falls. Critt Bradford Jr of Worthington spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs AC Bradford. Also visiting were Miss Wilma Sayre and Miss Marabelle Sharpnack of Columbus. Linley Hart has returned home after visiting his son and family in Maryland and his brother and family in Maine.

Cora Birch Bert Hunt Letart Falls Critt Bradford Jr Worthington AC Bradford Wilma Sayre Marabelle Sharpnack Columbus Linley Hart Maryland Maine

Incorporation Papers Filed for Video Records Inc

Articles of incorporation filed in Secretary of State Ted W. Brown's office for Video Records Inc. Incorporators are Gerald Mollica W Parker Walker and Clifford Miller. The agent is Gerald Mollica 19 W. Washington St Athens and filings by Walker Mollica and Gall.

Secretary of Ted W. Brown Video Records, Inc Gerald Mollica W. Parker Walker Clifford Miller Washington St Athens Walker, Mollica and Gall

Ohio Highways Toll Totals 28 Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Traffic accidents claimed 28 lives on Ohio roads during the 102hour Thanksgiving holiday period six fewer than projected. One double fatality occurred in Toledo on Sunday while a two year old Cincinnati girl died Saturday when a taxi crashed into a bedroom where she slept.

Associated Press Toledo Cincinnati

Sheriff Seeks Stolen 1968 Ford From Stock Market Lot

Mason County sheriff investigates theft of a 1968 Ford four door, gold or bronze, license 409526, stolen around 2 30 p m Saturday from the Stock Market lot in Point Pleasant. Call Mason County Sheriff's Department or State Police with sightings.

Point Pleasant Mason County Sheriff's Department Charles Stevenson Greer Road State Police

AMA President Criticizes Politics Over Medical Focus

AMA President Dr Wesley W Hall of Reno says the association places too much emphasis on politics and legislation at the expense of promoting scientific and medical education. He urges a constitutional convention to overhaul governance, warning of power struggles and growing red tape harming physicians and patients.

AMA New Orleans American Medical Association Wesley W. Hall Reno, Nev The Association Nevada

Britain's Gamble In Ireland Reaches Dangerous Point

In Ulster observers see Britain's security drive against the IRA gaining momentum while social and political reform stalls. Interment and raids intensify against Catholics, heightening sectarian distrust. London faces a race against time to craft reforms or risk deeper crisis and possible administrative overhaul.

Britain Ireland Richard Reston Los Angeles Times Belfast Northern Ireland Ulster Irish Republican Army London ITA IRA

Thanksgiving Visits Spanning Cities Across Ohio and Indiana

Mrs. Alice Shumway visited Columbus for the holiday to see her son Phil Smith and daughter in law. Other relatives from Mt. Healthy, Zanesville, Millfield, and West Terre Haute joined extended family gatherings including the Earich, Zarley, Abdella, and Grieder households for Thanksgiving weekend.

Chauncey Alice Shumway May Avenue Columbus Phil Smith William Young John Dunnette Kathy Kevin Kurt Keri Kelly Mt. Healthy Jane Lenigar Converse Street Jack Earich Millfield Ted Zarley Zanesville Robert Burris West Terre Haute Ind Buddy Earich Steve Takacs Rick Grieder

James R. Tigner Pays Fine in Nelsonville Stop Sign Case

Nelsonville police cited James R. Tigner for violating a stop sign. He waived a hearing in Mayor's court and paid a $10 fine plus court costs.

Nelsonville James R. Tigner

Chauncey Youth Groups Schedule Across Week

Weekly meeting list for Chauncey area youth groups includes senior Girl Scouts Monday 6 p.m. and Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Chauncey Cub Scouts Den Tuesday 7 p.m. and Chauncey Christian Church Junior Choir Tuesday 6 p.m. plus various groups at Chauncey and Millfield through Thursday with times and venues.

Chauncey Senior Girl Scouts Chauncey Christian Church Chauncey Cub Scouts Chauncey Boy Scouts Chauncey Girl Scouts Chauncey Girl Scout Cadettes Millfield Junior Choir Millfield Cyf Chauncey Brownie Troop Chauncey Cho Rho Chauncey Junior Fellowship

India Admits One Crossing in Border Clashes

Pakistan charges a multi frontier assault while India says only one crossing occurred in East Pakistan as self defense. Heavy fighting reported near Jessore Comilla Sylhet and Dinajpur with air support and mounting casualties. Rebels and Pakistani forces clash as Rawalpindi confirms Bengali guerrilla involvement.

Associated Press Pakistan India East Pakistan Dacca Jessore Comilla Sylhet Dinajpur Balurghat West Dinajpur Dennis Neeld Neeld Calcutta Indira Gandhi Mukhti Bahini East Pakistan Liberation Army Radio Pakistan Rawalpindi West Pakistan

Guilty pleas in Athens County drug case

Two defendants from Millfield faced multiple drug charges after a summer arrest in Athens County. Michael Katz and Joyce Franzen pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to cultivating marijuana. Franzen received three years probation. Katz's case was continued for further psychiatric and physical testing to determine probation or confinement. Other charges were dropped.

Athens County Grand Jury Common Pleas Michael Katz Joyce Franzen Millfield Athens County Miss Franzen Lowell B. Howard Katz Ronald DeVeau Howard Claire Ball Jr

Notice to Contractors Ohio highway project Athens County

State of Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals for a pavement and bridge project on Stimson Avenue and County Road 91 in Athens City and Athens Township. Bids due December 14 1971. Requires five to ten percent bid security and prequalification. plans on file. director reserves right to reject bids. J Phillip Richley Director.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County Stimson Avenue Athens Athens Township Hocking River Department of Highways J. Phillip Richley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eva Alkire Donald McPherson Mrs Harry Pickens Steven A. Smith Mrs. Dove Dunn Alpar Worth Shater Street House of Dele Gates Hall Atlantic City Coney Island New York Complete Insurance Service Don Reed Bob Baur Reed & Baur, Inc E. State Kimberly Upper Arlington Mary Abdella Francis Rose Marie Abdella James Tigner Athens Church OF the Nazarene State Street G. Stuart McWhirter the Expectations Jim Paul Stewart Wade Warp Bros We Weaes Brunicards House of Music Columbus Road
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