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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1976

Page

10

Kids Attempt To Quit Smoking At Shenandoah School

In St Louis a group of 38 seventh and eighth graders at Shenandoah School sought help to quit smoking. The after school program involved weekly assemblies with medical professionals and biweekly rap groups, with early success including several students quitting cold turkey and others reducing use.

ST. Louis Shenandoah American Cancer Society Nola Mae Morgan Ellie Moses Dr. Morgan

Pauley Likely NBC Today Coanchor Substitute

Jane Pauley, a Chicago newscaster, is reported as the leading contender for NBC Today replacing Barbara Walters. NBC has not confirmed and may announce soon. Walters welcomed Pauley’s candidacy and reflected on changes in TV news careers.

Jane Pauley Chicago Wmaq.tv NBC Barbara Walters Miss Pauley New York Barbara Waiters Wmaq-Tv Indiana University Miss Walters Indianapolis Betty Furness Catherine Mackin Abc-Tv Central Park ABC News William Sheehan Harry Reasoner Tom Brokaw Koopla ABC Harry Reasoner Miss Walter

Nelsonville Seeks Acting Chief as Police Post Vacant

Nelsonville lacks a police chief after the retirement of Max Valkinburg. Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh will appoint an acting chief after a civil service exam is set. Safety Director Tom Wilkinson oversees police and fire in his absence, with Richard Morgan having previously acted in Valkinburg’s stead. A Civil Service Commission date for tests will be requested.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Violet Hollenbaugh Valkinburg Tom Wilkinson Marietta Richard Morgan Walkinburg Hollenbaugh Civil Service Commission

Better Safe Than Sorry Health and Safety Program

Ohio Health Council sponsors a health and safety program at the Jackson Area Extension Center on Thursday from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. Topics include wake up get out and live fire safety and smoke detector use Heimlich method demonstration and avoidance of choking and a session on flame retardant clothing with speakers from the Ohio Department of Health and Athens County Extension Service. Registration 2 50 per person or 50 cents for lunch. children 1 50 per child. Call Meigs County Extension Service 992 3895 by Saturday for reservations.

Pomeroy Ohio Health Council Jackson Area Extension Center Ohio Department of Health Betty Reese Athens County Extension Service Meigs County Extension Service

Hocking Jury Recommends Jail Improvements

The Hocking County Grand Jury met at the County Courthouse and, after hearing 36 witnesses and reviewing 20 cases, found no legal infractions and recommended improvements at the jail including railing on stairway, more room, and better juvenile facilities. Firefighters responded to a Wayne Road home at 10 45 a m Thursday for a dryer related smoke incident.

Logan Hocking County Grand Jury Donna Irvine Wayne Road Ohio Ave

Southeast Ohio Weather Summary October 1 1976

Frontal region steady at 9 am with 88 percent humidity and .06 inches rain yesterday. Southeast Ohio forecast calls for clear tonight lows 50s, Saturday partly cloudy highs mid 70s, rain chances 10 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Extended outlook warm Sunday Monday with upper 70s to low 80s and cooler Tuesday. regional notes include varied conditions across Ohio with similar patterns across Northwest West Lake Shore and East Lake Shore zones.

Ohio University Geography Department L. Colmer Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore Central Central East Central Southwest

Bahamas Topic for Kiwanis Highlighted by Ray Skinner

A Thursday Downtown Kiwanis meeting featured a slide show on the Bahamas narrated by Ray Skinner of Ohio University. The group explored Andros island noting local resources and a primitive village, learned about coral reefs and fish during scuba dives, and discussed upcoming events including Elton Lube’s Nov 22 attendance for the Athens Kiwanis club anniversary. Tony Agnone was replaced as bulletin chairman, and two prospective members John Fulton and Gene Sampler attended as guests.

Bahamas Ray Skinner Ohio University Skinner Andros Joe Steele Elton Lube District of Ohio Athens Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Tony Agnone Tom Sanagorski John Fulton Gene Sampler

Hocking County Court News Dissolution Petition Filed

Linda J. Rice Amanda Route 2 and Raymond Rice Jr of Laurelville are named in a dissolution petition filed in Hocking County Common Pleas Court seeking to end their marriage. The document lists the petitioners and respondent without further acrimony.

Linda J. Rice Amanda Route 2 Raymond Rice Jr Laurelville

Group Activities Tonight and Friday in Athens County

Local clubs announce events in Athens County. Charles Thomas Lodge hosts a 7 p.m. gathering at IOOF Temple in Glouster. Kilvert Community Church holds a Friday Wiener roast at 5 p.m. with proceeds aiding the center. Appalachian CB Club meets 8 p.m. at Alexander Motorcycle Club. Athens United Appeal kickoff parade gathers at 9:45 a.m. at Armory, north end of Coulart Street, with a 10 a.m. parade start.

Athens County Charles Thomas Lodge Ioof Temple Glouster Kilvert Community Church Appalachian CB Club Alexander Motorcycle Club United Appeal Armory Coulart Street

Emergency runs report from Athens Mason and Pomeroy squads

Emergency calls list incidents involving Athens behind Carriage Hill apartments and Norman Fisher 19 of 125 Armbruster House who died on arrival. Mason squad responded for Rebecca Roush and hospital transport. Pomeroy squad reported Hattie Barringer of Liberty Lane transferring to hospital.

Carriage Hill Apartments Norman Fisher Armbruster House Mason Hattie Barringer Liberty Lane Pomeroy To Hospital

Hospital Births and Dismissals Listing

A compiled hospital notice lists new births to Mr. and Mrs. David Sinclair Athens a son to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Spears Glouster a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Erwin The Plains a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Davis Nelsonville a son and multiple individuals including Roscoe Orr Mrs Forrest Ervin Robert Goodin David Wieczorek Joey Riley Angela Beloat Mrs Don Maxwell and others noted as dismissed or discharged with additional names such as Scott Besuden Tina Black Janealie Johnson Hubert Spradlin and several family members and local residents across Athens Nelsonville New Straitsville Buchtel Millfield and surrounding communities.

David Sinclair Athens Benjamin Spears Glouster Phillip Erwin the Plains William Davis Nelsonville Roscoe Orr Forrest Ervin Robert Goodin David Wieczorek Joey Riley Millfield Angela Beloat Don Maxwell John Gardner Guysville

Local names listed in community notices

Tamara Tallent Marshall W Flint Pomeroy Margarett Griffith Middleport Rena Maxine Turnbull Mason Phyllis E Whaley Shade Jessie Grace Malden Rutland George Conde Syracuse Sigle Chafin James Yeager Iva Cremeans appear in a compiled social or public notices list for the region. The list includes residents from several towns and may reflect registrations, memberships, or event attendees.

Tamara Tallent Marshall W. Flint Pomeroy Margarett Griffith Middleport Rena Maxine Turnbull Mason Phyllis E. Whaley Shade Jessie Grace Malden Rutland George Conde Syracuse

New Straitsville, Logan families welcome new additions

The notice lists births across several Ohio towns. Among those named are Ernest and Mrs. Malone of New Straitsville with a son, Roger and Mrs. Pierce of Logan with a daughter, and Ada Semons with transfers to Doctors North in Columbus. Also mentioned are Laura LeMay of McArthur, Bertha Pratt of New Straitsville, David McGrath of Rockbridge, Mrs. Huffman and Michael Spackey of Logan, William Goldsberry, Francis Cox, and DeForest Weiss.

Ernest Malone New Straitsville Roger Pierce Logan Lawrence Robinson Laura LeMay McArthur Bertha Pratt David McGrath Rockbridge Charles Huffman Michael Spackey William Goldsberry Francis Cox DeForest Weiss Doctors North Columbus Ada Semons

Glouster Men Among 78 Graduates From Cincinnati College

Two Glouster area men Byron Guinther and Van Cardaras join 78 graduates of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Fred Rieman, nephew of Glouster residents, also graduates. Ceremonies at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church Avondale followed by college reception. Each graduate to complete one year apprenticeship. Guinther to Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Lancaster Cardaras to Denman Funeral Home Cincinnati Rieman to Hughes Funeral Home Athens.

Glouster Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Byron Guinther Richard Guinther van Cardaras Nick Cardaras Fred Rieman James van Fossen Duane Rieman Louisville Walnuu Hills United Methodist Church Avondale Mortuary College Nick Carcaras Rosemary Jim van Fossen Diamond Morris Rosie Pappas Kathy Echstenkamper Frank E. Smith Lancaster Denman Cincinnati Hughes Funeral Athens

Macready’s 1926 record flight and future Hall of Fame honor

Mariposa California AP Lt John Macready set a 40 800 foot altitude record in 1926 in an open cockpit biplane surviving the ascent amid minus 80 degree cold. He later helped spark atmospheric study and aviation progress and will be inducted into the International Aerospace Hall of Fame in San Diego at age 89.

Mariposa Calif Army John ‘Macready Macready International Aerospace Hall of Fame San Diego Dayton Ohio North America Charles Lindbergh Atlantic Pho

Ohio prison reform meeting draws official criticism

Columbus AP A three day prison reform conference in Ohio drew sharp comments from John Canney director of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction division of institutions who accused the Ohio Council of Churches of pressuring department operations. The council said invitations were extended to department officials including George Denton and Fred Silber but none registered or attended. The council planner said the event began Thursday afternoon and sought church led assistance for inmates and parolees. The conference runs until Saturday.

Columbus Ohio John Canney Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Division Ohio Council of Churches Canney Marilyn Sessler Council Corrections Department Partment George Denton Fred Silber

Area death notices in Cheshire and Athens

Albert Thompson 70 of Cheshire Route 1 found dead outside his home. Coroner ruled natural causes. body 5 to 10 days old. Gravesides Gravel Hill Cemetery time pending. Robert Dyer 50 of Athens Route 5 died in O Boys Memorial Hospital. Construction supervisor for Cardinal Construction Co. survived by wife Evelyn and son Robert Allen. services Sunday 1 p.m. Hughes Funeral Home. Burial Athens County Memory Gardens. Callers may visit Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Albert Thompson Cheshire Albert Ab) Thompson Gallia County Oscar Baird Thompson Donald Warehime John Thompson Richard Shirley Athens Robert E. Dyer O’bleness Memorial Hospital Union County Kenton Athens County Cardinal Construction Co Huntington W.va Dyer Eagles Lodge Reynoldsburg Evelyn Mathis Dyer Robert Allen Zanesville Alonzo Dyer Emerson Crystal River Fla Merlyn Darrel Hughes Funeral Home E. Glen James Athens County Memory Gardens Leroy Skinner Somerset Glouster Robert Maggie Thompson Skinner Air Corps Columbus Kathryn Trainer Thomas Cook Maplewood Cemetery Thomas Funeral Home van Fossen Funeral Home Chesterhill Frank H Calendine Parmiter Malta Marion Morgan County Daniel Mary Huffman Calendine Howard Calendine Bristolville Harley Calendine Parkersburg Stone-Matheney Gallipolis Margaret Ehman Eastern Ave Holzer Medical Cneter Charleston James and Martha Frances Brackman Saunders Albert R Patriot Star Route Clarence Mary) Johnson Dorothy Nibert Willis Funeral Robert W. Kuhn

Student's Death Probed at Ohio University Dormitory

An Ohio University sophomore Norman Fisher Jr. 19 Mentor was found dead in his Armbruster House dorm room. An autopsy by Coroner Dr. Robert Butts was ordered while university officials said no foul play is suspected. Fisher's services are set for Monday at Brunner Funeral Home in Mentor with burial in Mentor Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home Saturday 7 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.

Ohio University Norman Fisher Jr Mentor Robert Butts Columbus Fisher Armbruster House South Green Norman Fisher King Memorial Road Brunner Mentor Ave Robert Haring Mentor Cemetery

Fire damages $100 at South Second Avenue home

Middleport Volunteer Fire Department responded to a smoking light fixture caused by a short circuit at the Tom Justis residence on South Second Avenue around 10:50 p.m. Fire Chief Robert Fisher estimated $100 in damages for the fixture and electrical line repairs.

Middleport Tom Justis South Second Avenue Robert Fisher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Jury Xie Court News Hocking County Common Pleas Athens City Athens Fire Squad Rebecca Roush Pleasant Valley Pomeroy Squad O’bleness Scott Besuden Tina Black Janealie Johnson Hubert Spradlin Joseph Perry Richard Efaw Gary Markin Timothy Browning Austin Hawk James Hester Mount St. Mary Anna Mae Stubbs Deborah Conners Donald Spencer Guy Day Buchtel Bessie Ball Evelyn Vernon Roger McCulloch Kathryn Erdy Marguerite Newlin Kathleen Gardner Ann Lou Decker Cecil King Arnold Bush Victor Roush Leslie Williams Robert Newlin Jr Ethel Silvers Lillian Robbins Gary Fountain John Scherer Charles Wood Ronna Wright James Leary Merrill Clark Floyd Carson Charles Fowler Clarence Sturgeon Fred Houck Veterans Memorial Admitted Sigle Chafin, James Yeager and Iva Cremeans Hocking Valley Yosemite National Park Grand Canyon Statue of Liberty Niagara Falls Army Air Corps Robert Dyer Marvin Hunnel Robert and Dora Hysell Hunnell Drew Webster John Chester Margaret) Hutton Watt Betty) Gilbert Springfield Ewing James E. Corbitt Beech Grove Cemetery Frank Calendine
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