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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1977

Page

7

Reading Importance Stressed at Trimble Inservice Day

Jacksonville teachers from Trimble Local Schools held an inservice day with keynote Dr. John Mangieri of Ohio University. The workshop aimed to boost reading as key to success and to enrich career development activities with sessions led by educators including Beth Martin Sally Schaaf Dan Guy Paula Sisson Jane McGregor Gil Stephenson Don Leighty and Adrian Anast among others.

Jacksonville Trimble John Mangieri Ohio University Judith Campbell Roger Combs Beth Martin West Elementary Sally Schaaf Dan Guy The Psychological Services of Columbus City School Paula Sisson State Department of Education Jane McGregor Ohio Valley Association of Libraries Gil Stephenson Don Leighty Adrian Anast Michelle Demott Athens City Schools

Court News Roundup From Pomeroy And Adjacent Towns

A lengthy docket lists multiple drivers with penalties for driving while intoxicated and related offenses in Pomeroy Racine Mason and nearby areas. Among defendants Evan Humphrey Leeman Alltop Otho Casto and Clarence Nicholas receive fines and jail terms or probation. Other entries show delinquency contributions parking speeding and stop sign violations. Additional items include bond forfeitures dissolutions and several divorce filings or dismissals.

Phillip Perry Hudson, Ill Mark Williams Pomeroy Otho Casto Mason

Southeast Ohio Forecast and Weather Outlook for Tuesday

Showers likely and windy through Wednesday with cooler nights and mild daytime highs. Extended Ohio forecast calls for fair Thursday and Friday, showers Saturday, highs in 50s, lows in 30s. Field operations show delays, harvests shifted, and gardeners urged to protect frost-susceptible plants.

Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore West Central Central Southwest East Central Lake Erie Cleveland

Group Plans Activities for Next Meetings

Mrs Nellie Jones hosted the Past Noble Grands October meeting at Burr Oak Restaurant Glouster. She was assisted by her daughter Mrs Orel Stokes of Columbus. Mrs Dortha Dugan presided over this first regular monthly meeting since June. Tentative plans were made for a November trip and the annual Christmas dinner. Readings were given by Eunice Lam born Barbara Lowry Slyvia Maxwell and Eva Zimmer.

Glouster Nellie Jones Burr Oak

Chit Chat Club Meeting Postponed to October 18

Tonight's meeting is postponed and rescheduled for October 18 at the home of Sandy Gyure. The group will gather for the discussion at her residence and begin at the usual start time.

Glouster Chit Chat Club Sandy Gyure

Two Men Charged With Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency

Meigs County Sheriff James J. Proffitt reports two men arrested for aiding delinquency of minors. Douglas Allen Adams, 19, Reedsville, kept a 16 year old girl overnight. fined 100 dollars, suspended jail sentence, and one year probation by Judge Robert Buck. Russell Robinson, 19, Darwin, aided two truant 16 year old boys. six months in county jail with five months suspended, and two years probation. Juvenile Officer Carl Hysell filed the complaints.

Evan Humphrey Pomeroy Athens Douglas Adams Reedsville Nancy Jaspers Racine Leeman Alltop Mason Russell Robinson Buck Robinson Meigs County Carl Hysell

Leaders Needed for Cub Scout Pack 74 and Glouster Den

Jacksonville Cub Scout Pack 74 seeks a cub master and two Webelo leaders. Glouster needs den mothers and assistants. Interested parties should contact Cherie Lent at 767-3702 or Frances Sayre at 767-3950.

Jacksonville Cherie Lent Frances Sayre

Emergency runs report from Athens fire squad

Emergency runs listed include Mrs. Helen Ogg 81 dead on arrival after 2:24 a.m. call. Raymer McQuiston 84 to O'Bleness for possible stroke. Esther Bycofski 71 from Hecks to O'Bleness medical. John Hanson etc to Veterans Memorial for medical. Christine Musser to Veterans Memorial. Mabel Clench treated for arm injury. Gene Osler to Veterans Memorial with abdominal pains.

Helen Ogg Second St Raymer McQuiston Mill St O'Bleness Esther Bycofski Jacksonville Hecks Department Store East State Street John Hanson Cherry Ridge Veterans Memorial Medical Christine Musser Union Avenue Mabel Clench Pearl St Gene Osler Middleport

Community Organization Meetups and Club Events Announced

Various groups in Athens County host meetings and auctions including Paramuthia Lodge 25 F and AM at the Athens Masonic Temple and the Athens County Republican Women's Club at the Health Building. Activities span auctions, council gatherings, supper and officer elections, plus service and support groups with schedules and locations listed.

Paramuthia Lodge F&am Athens Masonic Temple Athens County Republican Women's Club Athens City County Health Building W. Union St Al-Anon Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace

Athens City clubs and society notices for Thursday

Amere Club luncheon at noon at Ohio University Inn. University Women's Hobby Group hosts a ceramic afternoon with Pat Green near Albany with meeting spots for directions at Laura Summers or Dot Meyers homes. AFAN meets at 11 30 a.m. Athens County history slide program. Bishopville Missionary Society at 1 p.m. Trinity Church hosts Southeastern Ohio Regional Council on Alcoholism at 1 p.m. in Marietta.

Amere Club Ohio University Inn University Women's Hobby Group Pat Green Albany Laura Summers N. Congress St Dot Meyers Wonder Hills Afan Athens County

Ex Logan Mayor W. Denzil Weltner Dies at 92

W Denzil Weltner aged 92 of 344 W Main St Logan died early this morning at Crestview Nursing Manor in Lancaster He was former Logan mayor serving from 1942 to 1948 A charter Kiwanis member and longtime director of Logan Federal Savings and Loan He is survived by two daughters a granddaughter and a sister Funeral services will be Friday at St Matthew Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Friends may call at Leonard Lyke Funeral Home after 7 pm Wednesday through Thursday evening.

Logan W. Denzil Weltner W. Main St Crestview Nursing Manor Lancaster DeWitt Daniel and Laura May Smith Weltner St. Matthew Lutheran Church Mingo Lodge F & AM Logan Chapter Hock- Hocking Council Logan Commandry Kiwanis Club Izzac Walton League Logan Federal Savings and Loan City of Robert Novella) Gano Richard Jean) Sparnon Cleveland Cinda Sparnon Elizabeth Southmayd Philadelphia Rosa Hildebrandt Weltner Orville Lueck Oak Grove Leonard-Lyke Rutland Ernest C Dutch) Nicholson Salem Street Walker Funeral Home C.J. Lemley Miles Eli Dennison Eli Dennison Post 467 American Legion VFW Veterans Administration Board Pomeroy Boy Scouts of America Rutland Church of Christ Ethel Jacks Nicholson Michael Carl William Roger Miranda Bridgit Dawn Nicholson Ryan Michael Ward Dexter Dale Middleport Marion George Evelyne) Burkey Vermillion Fernie M. Alexander Richards Road Columbus O'’Bleness Memorial Hospital James A Clara Curry Turner Meigs County Point Rock Carpenter Defense Construction Supply Center Sevice Natonal Association Broad Street Christian Church Womens’ Association Henry Nora) Schupback New Martinsville Owen Freda) Kennedy Athens Lucille Alexander Ferry D. Turner Harold Raymond Holcomb Jagers & Sons Cecil Cox Athens County Memory Gardens Sebring Samuel E. Kaetzel Copeland Oaks Ohio Bethany Methodist Church Forest Run Samuel Kaetzel Africa Ester Kaetzel Esther) Tregler Erie Agnes Kaetzel Bertha Miller Kaetzl Caledonia Cemetery Omer Hess Goudy Road Dalton Wooster Community Hospital William and Louiana Fox Hess Worldwide Church of God Dorothy Randall Hess Jane Risley Burbank Bertine Bain DeMainer Iowa Rexel Eldred Prentice Perrysville Darrence Clinton Pearl Chalmer Canada Little Midkiff Beaverton Mich Ewing John Foster Cherry Ridge

Public Event Bloodmobile Visit and Local Meetings

The Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts a bloodmobile visit at Nelson Commons on the South Green from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments call 593-5273 or 593-6894. Also listed are Trimble Local School Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Trimble High School in Jacksonville, Trimble Village Council at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall, and a free introductory lecture on Transcendental Meditation and TM Siddhi at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Baker Center Alumni Lounge open to all interested persons.

Athens Athens County American Red Cross Nelson Commons Trimble Trimble High School Jacksonville Trimble Village Baker Center

Blood drive reports strong turnout in Meigs County

A Meigs County blood mobile visit drew 85 participants, yielding 80 pints of blood with 64 replacements. Sixteen first time donors joined others including Freda Durham and Isabelle Couch. Nurses and physicians assisted, with volunteers from the Child Conservation League and local clerical staff handling canteen service and donations from local businesses and schools.

Raymond Boice L.D. Telle ES. Villanueva Child Conservation League Mary Nease Jean Nease Juanita Sayre Jean Sayre Martha Beegle Macel Barton Grace Drake Joyce Hoback Kathy Cummings Pat Engles Alice Wolfe Erma Jesse Theresa Starr Lula Hampton Vernon Nease Quality Print Shop Meigs Sentinel Messenger Wmpo Radio Pomeroy Emergency Squad Veterans Memorial Hospital Paul Smart Clarence Struble Nelle Werner Bernadine Meier

Hospital Notes Names of Athens Nelsonville and area residents

A long list of patients and relatives from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Murray City and surrounding towns is recorded in hospital notes. The names include Carole Weiner Mary Stewart Robert Allen Jr Timothy Mickleson Okey Murphy and others.

Carole Weiner Mary Stewart Robert Allen Jr Timothy Mickleson Okey Murphy Raymer McQuiston Athens Gerald Bullock Nelsonville Cindy Weeks Talmadge Margaret Simpkins Millfield Russell Ball Corning Frank Higgins Minnie Crabtree Wilbur Klinebrier Ruby Winchell Amy Monk Tracey Crihfield Majorie Wolfe Roberta Daugherty Orpha Scott Reynolds Murray City Mary Sabo Glouster Jennie Bauer Buchtel

Club Meeting Site Change In Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Mothers Club moved its meeting from Cherie Lent's home to Marylin Holbert's 8th Street residence. The gathering, now at 7 30 p m on Wednesday, will feature co hostess Sue Ann Bolin and a guest speaker.

Albany Riding Club Jacksonville Mothers Club Marilyn Holbert Sue Ann Bolin Eagles Auxiliary of Jacksonville Cherie Lent Marylin Holbert 8Th Street

Athens Band Boosters Meeting Postponed

The Athens Band Boosters meeting is postponed to next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school room.

Athens Band Boosters

Veterans Memorial Admitted Names List Revealed

A roster of individuals admitted to the Veterans Memorial includes Alva Reed Lewis Laudermill Carol Greene Pomeroy Freda Martin Debbie Wander Shade Thomas Weston Minersville Doris Adams Racine Brenda Hager Galloway Ohio Helen Gibbs Odell Blake Cleatus Arnett Margaret Parcell Richard Duckworth Shelby Davis Janet Sigman Velma Winebreener Martha Mustain Wilbur Perrin Gladys Morgan Mildred Workman David Gloeckner Mary Hackney John Hansen Melvin Clark.

Alva Reed Lewis Laudermill Carol Greene Pomeroy Freda Martin Debbie Wander Shade Thomas Weston Minersville Doris Adams Racine Brenda Hager Galloway Ohio Helen Gibbs Odell Blake Cleatus Arnett Margaret Parcell Richard Duckworth Shelby Davis Janet Sigman Velma Winebreener Martha Mustain Wilbur Perrin Gladys Morgan Mildred Workman David Gloeckner Mary Hackney John Hansen Melvin Clark

Building Materials Stolen From Home Under Construction

Athens County sheriff's deputies report a theft at a Rock Riffle Road home under construction. Materials valued at 307 dollars were taken by an unknown person on Monday morning.

Bill Dodd Athens Route 3 Athens County Sheriff's Deputies Rock Riffle Road

Fire Fighters Meeting Set for Athens County

Athens County Fire Fighters Association will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Amesville Fire Department. Slides from the fire marshal s office on extinguishing structure fires will be shown. Plans will be finalized for purchase of an air supply truck for use by county departments.

Athens County Fire Fighters Association Amesville Fire Department

Bank Fire Prompted Smoke Fill At Public Square

Firemen were called at 8 a.m. to Peoples Bank on the Public Square after a furnace malfunction caused smoke to fill the building. The incident prompted alarm and response from local firefighters.

Nelsonville Peoples Bank Public Square

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