Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1971

Page

5

Area Death Notices In Bidwell Athens Mason Point Pleasant

Death notices list Carl Gothard Bidwell 70 at Holzer Medical Center and Gladys Williamson Athens 78 died after illness. Funeral arrangements by McCoy Hughes and Crow-Hassell. services at Hughes and Memorial Garden Cemetery. Lisle Hoffman 67 Mason died at home. Requiem Mass for Harry Fitzsimmons 54 Point Pleasant at Sacred Heart Church. Grave side services for George Lochard 70 Levittown at Lone Oak Cemetery.

Bidwell Carl Gothard Holzer Medical Center McCoy Funeral Home Athens Gladys Williamson N. Congress St O’bleness Memorial Pomeroy Charles Isabel Surtees Bradfield George Williamson Sr Williamson Shaft Contracting Co Chauncey High School Heck) Bradfield Hughes Funeral Home Paul Johnson Ronald Kozma Memory Garden Mason Lisle D. Hoffman Leon Letart William R Augusta E. Smith Hoffman Ohio River Mt. Olive Church Dale Clarence Paul Foglesong Funeral Home Earl Perkins Evergreen Cemetery Point Pleasant Harry J. Fitzsimmons Sandy Heights Sacred Heart Catholic Church H. A. Ryan Kirkland Memorial Gardens Crow- Hassell George Morris Lochard Levittown N.Y Lone Oak Mason County Rufus Cromartie Crow-Hassell Funeral Home

Clara Wells Dies in Los Angeles Woman Helped Perry County Roots

Grave side services were held in New Lexington Cemetery for Clara Wells 79 of Los Angeles California who died Friday after a two year illness. The Rev Fr William Huber officiated. Born in Perry County she was a daughter of Mr and Mrs F D Kientz. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Freda Wicks of Los Angeles and a sister Mrs Eva Kientz ofGlouster.

New Lexington Clara Wells Los Angeles Calif William Huber Perry County F. D. Kientz Freda Wicks Eva Kientz Glouster

Break in at potato chip plant on 11th Street

Police investigate a break in at a Potato and Corn Chip distribution and storage building on 11th Street. Millard Foley of Gallipolis runs the site once the Point Pleasant Transportation Building. Entry was gained by breaking a rear door glass and only an undetermined amount of potato chips were stolen. A fresh shipment had arrived Saturday night.

Point Pleasant 11Th Street Millard Foley Gallipolis Point Pleasant Transportation

School Bus Targeted by Rocks After Football Game

A Mason County school bus carrying students was struck by rocks after a Ravenswood versus Point Pleasant Little Blacks game at Saunders Memorial Field. No injuries were reported though three windows were shattered. Driver Aubry Lee Walter stated the bus was northbound on Route 2 near Jericho Road at about 10 p.m. The incident is under sheriff investigation.

Point Pleasant Jackson County Ravenswood Point Pleasant Little

Fall Cleaning Starts At Nazarene Church

POMEROY fall cleanup at the Nazarene Church has begun with painting of Sunday School rooms and furniture. The Rev. Clyde Henderson pastor and his wife visit their son Vernon Henderson in Tennessee along with grandson R. E. Henderson of Columbus.

the Nazarene Church Clyde Henderson R. E. Henderson Columbus Vernon Henderson Tennessee

Two Arrests Made In Point Pleasant

Mason County Sheriff’s Department and State Police arrested two men in Point Pleasant. Charles Scott, 40, of Columbus, was charged with intoxication. Norman Counts, 38, of Grayson Kentucky, faced a driving while intoxicated charge.

Point Pleasant Mason County Sheriff’s Department State Police Charles Scott Columbus Norman Counts Grayson

Goodwill Club Hosts Nurse Grinstead Meeting Night

Mrs. Willie Joe Grinstead entertained eleven Goodwill Club members including the hostess. Games were played and Mrs. Cliff Roush won the door prize.

New Haven Willie Joe Grinstead Goodwill Club Cliff Roush

Trisolini Fund Is Set and Service Held

Graveside services for Dr. Anthony Trisolini 43 dean of the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University were held Tuesday at Clark's Chapel Cemetery. Death was ruled a heart attack after his body was found Friday on Rock Riffle Road. Memorial fund contributions should be made to the Anthony Trisolini Memorial Fund sent to the College of Fine Arts, Ohio University. He served 17 years at the university and became dean on July 1 of this year.

Athens Anthony Trisolini College of Fine Arts Ohio University Clark’s Chapel Trisolini Rock Riffle Road

Garden Club Hears Camp Report at New Haven Meeting

The Neha clima Garden Club met at the Alex Quillen Memorial Building hosted by Mrs. Harold Bumgarner Mrs. David Fields Jr. and Mrs. William Gibbs. Mary Jan Bumgarner spoke about the State Conservation Camp at Camp Ceaser Cowan W Va and future meetings were announced including the Ohio Guyan District gathering on Oct 12 in Huntington.

New Haven Nehaclima Garden Club Alex Quillen Harold Bumgarner David Fields Jr William Gibbs Gibbs Mary Jan Bumgarner Wahama High School Cowan W. Va Huntington James N. Roush

Ruth Circle Met at New Haven Church for Meeting

The Ruth Circle of the United Methodist Church met at the New Haven church with Mrs. Howard Burris as hostess and program lead. Scriptures were read by Mrs. Thelma Capehart and Mrs. Otha Lieving. A skit by Mrs. Burris and Mrs. Bernard Lieving depicted a minister and church member in a Q and A session. Seven members and the Rev. William DeMoss attended.

New Haven Ruth Circle United Methodist Church Howard Burris Burris Thelma Capehart Otha Lieving Bernard Lieving William DeMoss

Nelsonville Drivers Pay Speeding Fines

Two Nelsonville motorists cited by police on speeding charges waived hearings in the mayor's court. Paul Lash, 22, 169 Madison Street, paid $12 plus costs, and Lois M. Keels of Nelsonville paid $13 plus costs. A false alarm fire near Five Mile Road in Point Pleasant prompted a fire department response at 12 15 p.m. Monday.

Nelsonville Paul Lash Madison St Lois M. Keels Point Pleasant Five Mile Road

One Injured In Accident At Crossing

Linda Sue Oshel 22 of Point Pleasant was injured when her car rolled over after crossing the Ash ton railroad crossing on Route 2 at 11 15 a m. The vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned with unknown injuries. Damages estimated at 2 dollars.

Point Pleasant Ashton Linda Sue Oshel Pleasant Valley Hospital

Classification Of Employees Is Changed In Town

Pomeroy council amended an ordinance clause at the sewerage treatment plant to read operator or pump supervisor instead of operator and pump supervisor. The council also transferred 1144.93 from the parking lot meter fund to the special street repair bond retirement fund to help repay resurfacing costs totaling over 14000. A city curfew for the parking lot was discussed but not enacted.

Pomeroy

Youth Hurt In Collision On Lee Road Akron

An Akron youth suffered minor injuries in a two car crash on Lee Road near Route 681. Albert J. Curtis 21 driving east turned off to let a westbound car pass driven by Virgil Reeves 29 of Columbus. Curtis car overturned after leaving the road. No citations were issued.

Akron Lee Road State Highway Patrol Albert J. Curtis Virgil Reeves Columbus Curtis

No Injuries Reported After Route 62 Crash

No injuries were reported and no citations issued after a single vehicle accident on Route 62 in Point Pleasant. Rondel L. Given Jr., 20, lost control when the front tire dropped off the berm, spinning and hitting a telephone pole. damage was estimated at 0.

Point Pleasant Mason County

York Grange to Visit Athens Grange Meeting

York Grange No. 2436 members will visit Athens Grange at the Grange Hall near the Athens County Fairgrounds on Thursday at 8 p.m. A joint installation of Grange officers will take place. York members are to bring sandwiches.

Nelsonville York Grange No Athens Grange Athens County Fairgrounds York

Meigs Jail Escapees Captured and One Still Loose

Meigs jail escapees Vincent Laudermill and Gary Pickens reportedly tunneled through mortar and bricks to flee the Middleport jail. Laudermill was captured at his home about 10 45 a m. Pickens remains at large and is described as five foot ten, blue eyed with blond hair. Authorities warn that harboring the fugitive will be prosecuted.

Middleport Vincent Laudermill Wyllis Hill Gary Pickens Long Bottom J. J. Cremeans Laudermill Pickens Cremeans

What s Up In Red China A Continues Political Strife

In a continued analysis, observers note absence of Mao and Lin Piao from celebrations and press, suggesting factional battles within the Chinese leadership. The editorial silence, changes in leadership hints, and army influence are debated amid speculation of a more collective leadership. Also reported is the Rhododendron Homemakers Club meeting in New Haven with shopping bag themed lesson.

Lin Piao Peking People’s Daily Mao Lin Mongolia Liberation Army Hungchi Liu Shao-chi Chen Po-ta China Chen Chou En-lai Peking Central Committee Chou New Haven Rhododendron Homemakers Club Clarence Thomas C. C. Sayre Robert Hoffman Charles Jewell Velma Roush

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fitzsimmons Services Lochard Services Nazarene Church Garden Club Meigs Hock-Hocking Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Temple Harper and Jackson Streets Red Yeh Chienying Nixon Henry Kissinger Party Central Committee Putnam Howe Belpre Ohio DIAL General Telephone
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication