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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1971

Page

10

Obituary notices from Ohio towns include Logan Athens and beyond

Area death notices report Edna Lackey of Logan aged 53, her funeral at Leonard Funeral Home with burial at Oak Grove, plus Cecilia Collins of Athens who taught in Clairton and died in O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Several other locals from Tuppers Plains to New Straitsville, Fredericktown, and Gallipolis are listed with ages, survivors, and service details.

Logan Edna Lackey Front St Hocking Valley Community Hospital Maude Bright Hite E. Front St George Elmer Hite Lackey Trinity United Methodist Church Esther Russell County Auditor’s Office Chester George Robert Ruth Athens Cecilia M. Collins N. High St St. Paul’s Catholic Church Jan B. Kish Mount Calvary Cemetery Collins O’bleness Memorial Hospital Perry County Michael Mary Collins Ohio University Clairton Colins St. Paul’s Church Lauretta Collins Hughes Tuppers Plains Bernard Cole Dayton Cincinnati General Hospital Ruby Cole Pearl Cole Reisinger Funeral Home Fredericktown Monroe M. Weiss Grant Hospital Columbus Holmes County Darling Bros Esther Robertson Florida Arlo Weiss Myra Miller Millersburg Tressa Baker Navarre Snyder Funeral George Snyder Forest Cemetery Haydenville Francis Mary K. Tignor Lehman Joe Edward Nelsonville Norman Mansfield Frederick Bowling Green Alva Hollister Louise Cedar Gladys Skiver Sandusky Rose Smallwood Akron Harry Lehman Amos Lehman Ida Bond Leonard Funeral Home Jim Cummin New Straitsville S. Stover Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Calensburg Margaret Nelson Stover Audrey Weaver Rhoda Mays Cora Hater Ohio Hazel Nelson Mildred Campbell John Nelson Charles Nelson Trevey Funeral Jacob Lehman

Three Appear In Court In Middleport Village Court

Three defendants appeared before Mayor C. O. Fisher Tuesday evening. Vincent Laudermill, 22, Pomroy, charged with jailbreak, was fined 10 dollars and costs on three counts including disturbing the peace and assault and battery and no motor vehicle registration. Bud McKinney of Middleport was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication, while Carlton Miller, Middleport, had charges dropped and was ordered to pay court costs.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Vincent Laudermill Pomeroy Bud McKinney Carlton Miller

Boy Sentenced for Breaking and Entering to Pruntytown

Samuel Nibert of Point Pleasant faces transport to the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown after juvenile court judge James Lee Thompson found him guilty of breaking and entering. The Mason County Sheriff's Department will transport him this Friday to the detention center.

Point Pleasant Samuel Nibert Mason County Sheriff's Department West Virginia Industrial School For Boys Pruntytown W. Va Nibert James Lee Thompson

Relatives Attend Services for Fred Dessauer

Out of town relatives joined funeral services for Fred Dessauer. Attendees included Roberta Dessauer of Philadelphia and numerous Dessauer, Russell, and related families from Pittsburgh Columbus Athens Reedsville Bidwell Gallipolis and Hemlock Grove.

Pomeroy Fred Dessauer Roberta Dessauer Philadelphia Harry Dessauer Albert Dessauer Brian Pittsburgh Herman Ruschel Carrol Russell Columbus Jon Guinther Syble Russell Henrietta Russell Athens Glen Lawson Chester Dwight Bussell Reedsville Evelyn Romine Keith Larry Hemlock Grove Phyllis Russell Harold Russell Roberta Hersman Don Russell Bidwell Alvin Russell Walter White Jr Gallipolis

Three Members Initiated Into McArthur Women's Club

McArthur Ohio. Three members were initiated into the McArthur Business and Professional Women's Club during a Monday night meeting at Lake Hope Dining Lodge. Initiates are Mrs. B. Yates, Mrs. Esther Mae Cassill, and Mrs. Vera Woodard.

McArthur McArthur Business and Professional Women’s Club Lake Hope Dining Clarence Ward B. Yates Esther Mae Cassill Vera Woodard Nelsonville Elks Club Wyman Park

Monument dedication at Fort Randolph grounds

The Col Charles Lewis Chapter DAR invites the public to the dedication of a new monument on Fort Randolph grounds on Main Street Sunday at 2 30 p m. The monument commemorates Fort Randolph Terrace as the site of the first battle of the American Revolution.

Point Pleasant Col. Charles

Jury Rules Driver Guilty of DWI in Athens County

Judge Franklin Sheeter sentenced Richard Burkhamer PomeRoy after a Municipal Court Jury found him guilty of driving while intoxicated. Burkhamer received a $200 fine, 21 days in jail, and a six month license suspension. The Sept 29 verdict followed a June 9 State Highway Patrol charge.

Franklin Sheeter Athens County Richard Burkhamer Pomeroy State Highway Patrol Burkhamer Charles David Frey Michael Noah Russell O’conners O’conners Coolville

Three Bound To Jury On Marijuana Charges

Three Ohio University students were bound over to the Athens County grand jury on marijuana for sale charges. Dorsey Worthington Theodora Bukky and Kenneth Dreyfuss were arrested September 28 in a Bromley Hall raid. Bond set at 10000 each.

Ohio University Athens County Municipal Court Athens Bromley Hall Dorsey Worthington Bromley Theodora Bukky North Madison Kenneth Dreyfuss John A. Schutt Cincinnati Schutt Mill Street

Meigs County Junior Miss Pageant Set for Nov 20

The ninth annual Meigs County Junior Miss Pageant for senior girls in the Meigs County area is planned for November 20 at Eastern High School. Co directors Ralph Werry and Earl Ingles invite county high school seniors to enter. Contestants must meet age, marital status, and residency requirements and display a talent within three and a half minutes. Interested girls should meet October 10 at Trinity Church in Pomeroy or request entry forms by writing to the pageant in Pomeroy or calling Ingles or Werry.

Pomeroy Meigs County Eastern High School Ralph Werry Earl Ingels Trinity Church Ingels Wer- Evs

Contribution Is Taken By Loyal Pals Class

In Middleport the Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ collected a layette project contribution at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs. Sidney Russell’s home. The funds aid missionaries in Africa. a November 2 Thank Offering meeting and potluck at the church were planned.

Middleport Pearl Reynolds Audry Frost Mabel Hysell Rose Reynolds Allen Jenkinson Hawley Freda Welling Florida

21 Extra Names Drawn for Jury

Twenty one additional petit jurors were drawn for circuit court duty and will report Monday, Oct. 11 at 9 30 a m. Jurors include Thornton Burgess Point Pleasant Velma Burris Mason William B Knapp Leon Route 3 Rush Krodel Point Pleasant Thelma Taylor Gallipolis Ferry George Sebrell Southside Ethel Martin Gallipolis Ferry Charles Kearns Hartford Belva Lewis Mason Clyde Keefer Leon Eugene Sterrett Point Pleasant Oscar Campbell New Haven Donna Tulloch Mason Doris Yonker Letart Robert E Lisle Point Pleasant John F Kelsey Southside Helen Perry Glenwood Joseph Dalton Point Pleasant Emmett Mitchell Point Pleasant Edward Mattox Point Pleasant Route 1 Isaac Evans Leon Route 1.

Point Pleasant Thornton Burgess Velma Burris Mason William B. Knapp Leon Rush Krodel Thelma Taylor Gallipolis Ferry George Sebrell Southside Ethel Martin Charles Kearns Hartford Belva Lewis

Chief Seeks Auction Goods For Fire Dept Fundraiser

Archie McKinney president of the Rutland Volunteer Fire Department seeks household furniture machinery and small items for an auction to fund a new fire truck. Donations by phone at 742 5724 with name and items. Pickup arrangements available. No auction date set.

Rutland Archie McKinney Rutland Volunteer Fire Department McKinney

Car Fire on Beulahville Road Damages Set at Sixty Five

Gallipolis firefighters responded to a car blaze on Beulahville Road at 10 48 a m. The fire started from a carburetor malfunction in a car owned by Faye Casto of Columbus and driven by Joyce Rumley of Gallipolis Route 1. Estimated damage is 65 dollars.

Gallipolis Beulahville Road Faye Casto Columbus Joyce Rumley

Parsons Attends Legion Leadership College in Ohio

Parsons of K T Crossen Post 21 Athens and Post Com Don Sanders of Athens attended the 11th Ohio American Legion Leadership College held Oct 2 and 3 at the Ohio Expo Grounds Youth Center and Arts and Crafts Building. The program included five required classes and workshops on Legion affairs and Vietnam veteran service led by top State Legion officers led by State Com Charles R. Green of Warren.

Howard Parsons K. T. Crossen The American Legion Athens Ohio American Legion Leadership College Don Sanders Harris Ohio Exposition Grounds State Legion Charles R. Green Warren State Headquarters

Divorces Granted In Vinton County Court

Four divorces were granted in Vinton County Common Pleas Court this week and two divorce suits were dismissed. Names include Doris Barber Daily versus Jack Daily and Keith Nickell versus Jean Nickell, with others in Doles and Hill cases. A plaintiff filed suits against Ed Dailey and Phyllis Dailey of Wilkesville.

Vining Broom Co. Inc Ohio Corporation Columbus Ave Springfield Ed Dailey Phyllis Dailey Wilkesville

Cars Collide At Plant In Route 33 Mishap

Two vehicles collided Thursday at 7 20 a m on Route 33 near Foote Mineral Plant entrance. George A Tripp 52 Mason turned left into the plant while Robert A Goldsberry 38 New Haven tried to pass. Goldsberry struck Tripp’s fender. Arrests include William H Burks 27 Welch for intoxication and indecent exposure and Howard T Leport 41 Point Pleasant for intoxication. Wesley Gibbs 22 Mason was charged with intoxication.

Point Pleasant Sheriff’s Department Foote Mineral Plant George A. Tripp Mason Robert A. Goldsberry New Haven Goldsberry Tripp William H. Burks Welch Howard T. Leport

Voluntary wage price controls laid out for post freeze period

The plan divides the economy into three control levels with standards expected by Nov 13. Voluntary cooperation is emphasized but sanctions remain possible. A pay board will review increases, with some firms reporting in advance and others under spot checks. NAM, GM and economists weigh in on feasibility and inflation goals.

Commission Cost of Living Council Board Federal Reserve Board Nixon Congress John Kenneth Galbraith Walter W. Heller Council of Economic Advisers Afl-Cio

State of Ohio Compliance Certificates for Insurance Firms

The Ohio Department of Insurance issues compliance certificates for multiple insurers including Southern Home Insurance Company, American General Life Insurance Company, Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Lincoln Life, and Universal Underwriters Insurance Company. The notices confirm authorization to transact in Ohio for the current year and provide 1970 or 1970 year end financial figures such as admitted assets liabilities and net assets along with dates July 1 1971 and seal dated signatures by Kenneth E DeShetler Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio.

Ohio Department of Insureance California Enneth E. Shetler State of Gree Co Carolina Columbuse Kenneth Ketler Insurance of State of Ohio Department of Inqueeance Cident Insurance Company Colman South Carolina Colum Ure Sentenneth E. DeShetler Ots Intendent of Insurance of I-79 Department Insurance Roby Wilmineeton Columbus Anneth E. Deanetlat Lane Intendent of Insurance of Ohio Department of &Urance State of Aea Syrelus Neome Kenneth E. eSheller Department of the Ones Milwaukee Tate Ereof Columbute Ohio Department of Insurance Crep Insurance Mt Ral Fiona Fer Company Rance Nie Nebraska Kenneth E. DeShetler Lincol Asurance Company Ft Wayne Indiana Enneth Hetler Kenneth Shetler Insurance Cere Ican Insu Los Angeles Hetter, Hanes Lanttenee Serve Life Insurance Company of Dallas Superintendent of Insurance of United Liberty Life Insurance Company of Department of Urance Mie Oo Oo Kansas City Issouri Kenneth F. DeShetler Intendent Super. of Insurance of

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