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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1976

Page

7

Flu Shot Clinic Set for Athens

Athens City County Health Department plans a free flu shot clinic for chronically ill residents ages 3 to 60 and all older than 60 on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Health Building at the fairgrounds. No appointment needed. Vaccination will be first come, first served with about 2,500 to 2,700 bivalent doses available for Athens County residents. Public clinics for the monovalent vaccine are expected later, and additional clinics may follow as more vaccine arrives.

Athens City-County Joe Kasler Health Department Fairgrounds Kasler Athens County

Christopher Robin Criticizes Pooh Marketing Surplus

London AP reports Pooh marks 50 with Pooh merchandise in global reach. Christopher Robin Milne says the marketing departs from his memories and calls the exploitation of the books a sick caricature. He notes Pooh began as a toy from his childhood at Cotchford Farm.

London Winnie the Pooh Christopher Robin Ernest Shepard Milne Cotchford Farm Surrey Wood Pooh Corner Piglet Tigger Kanga Eeyore the Walt Disney Walt Disney Productions Disney Sears Roebuck Christopher Robin Milne Dartmouth Milnes Pooh

Hospital notes list many residents linked to Athens and nearby towns

A long hospital notes list includes names from Athens and surrounding communities such as Daniel Kelly, David Class, Jason Lich, Sheila Claxton, Sally Navin, Donald Cook, Bessie Shafer, Richard Thomas III, Pearl Bolin, and many others. Locations include Athens, Nelsonville, Wellston, McArthur, The Plains, Logan, Bremen, and Columbus.

Daniel Kelly David Class Jason Lich Sheila Claxton Athens Eric Llewellyn New Marshfield Charles Johnson Nelsonville Jon Cavote Coolville Edith Rupert Wellston Lucille Montgomery Chesterhill Kenneth Bean the Plains Violet Bay McArthur Earl Bourne Logan Carol Brown Stewart Sally Navin Donald Cook Bessie Shafer Richard Thomas III Pearl Bolin John Gabriel Althea Whaley Susan Maxwell Juanita Rutter Betty Larson Betsy Efaw Frances Polley Donald Kempton Charles Sharpe Manuel Guerrara Thomas Lee Joe Hixson James Chandler David Lee Stanley

Court to Review 1974 Theft Case in Ohio Supreme Court

Assistant County Prosecutor Michael Ward will argue before the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday over whether statements by Richard Hatfield, linked to a 1974 $10,000 grand theft case in Athens, can be used in trial. The appeal questions the district court ruling allowing evidence suppression.

Michael Ward Ohio Supreme Court Athens Richard Hatfield Hatfield 4Th District Court of Appeals Ward Supreme Court

Veterans Memorial Admits List of Local Honorees

The Veterans Memorial ceremony includes recognition for residents Brian Thompson Guyville Opal Barr Langsville Nancy Nelson New Haven Ernest Triplett Racine Cora Woodard Clifford Ecenhower Pomeroy Perry Shirley Hartford Walter Humphrey Coolville William Buckley Middleport Lyla Hysell Janet Jeffers Okey Haggy Thelma Grueser Anna Howard Audrey McFarland Phylis Wayley Virgil Hudson and James Haggerty.

Brian Thompson Guysville Opal Barr Langsville Nancy Nelson New Haven Ernest Triplett Racine Cora Woodard Clifford Ecenhower Pomeroy Perry Shirley Hartford Walter Humphrey Coolville William Buckley Middleport Lyla Hysell Janet Jeffers Okey Haggy Thelma Grueser Anna Howard Audrey McFarland Phylis Wayley Virgil Hudson James Haggerty

Local Social Notices Listed by Readers

A long list of names follows likely social or community notices. Included are Mrs James Beaver and many others such as James Sturgeon Ronald Stein Thelma Theivener Mrs Melvin Freeman Hazel Johnson Dale Deam Charles Hyre and Brenda Sharp along with families and relatives.

James Beaver James Sturgeon Ronald Stein James DeWeese Richard Hatfield Charles Young Thelma Theivener Melvin Freeman Hazel Johnson Floyd Carson Carsel Stone Johnny Tucker Gladys Smithson Robert Bishop Dale Deam Charles Hyre Brenda Sharp Billy Manard Daniel Bairdin Jimmy Snodgrass Dorsel McCoy Louella Oldaker Marvin Bennett Richard Franklin Larry Sargent Paul Darnell Keith DeWitt Larry Willett Robert Albercrombie Charles Johnson Oscar Tucker John Melton Lottie Wilfong Delmar Hawley Donald Johnson Sidney Jones Nathan Posten Audie Shirley Orville Strow Ray Beegle

Weather summary for October 12 1976 in Southeastern Ohio

Report covers yesterday and today temperatures humidity and rainfall. Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures and limited rain chances. Extended outlook shows fair weather through Saturday with upper 60s to lower 70s and 40s nights.

Pacific Northwest Ohio University C. L. Colmer U.S Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore Central Central East Central Southwest Lake Erif

Catholic Woman's Club Sets Bazaar And Candle Sale

The Catholic Woman's Club of Sacred Heart Church discussed a November 4 bazaar and sales of Christmas Candles at its meeting led by Susan Blaker. Dishes and inventory work were planned for 9 a.m. Thursday. Members noted illness among several, and Elsie Southerland won the traveling prize.

Pomeroy Catholic Woman's Club Sacred Heart Church Susan Blaker Paul Welton Loretta Saelens Margaret Gans Charles McClain Elizabeth Hepp B. Girolami Richard Freeman University Hospital Elsie Southerland

Marijuana plants found in abandoned barn north of town

Officers acting on a tip found and confiscated six marijuana plants in a deserted barn north of Chesterhill. The plants, dried in a barn loft, were valued at about 200 dollars. Morgan County Sheriff Paul Work and Deputy Gary Weaver led the case with Chesterhill officers Mike Kincaid and Gene Hanning assisting. Some stalks reached eight feet in height.

Chesterhill Here Morgan County Paul Work Gary Weaver Mike Kincaid Gene Hanning

Reverend William Hunter to Speak at Chauncey Church

The Rev William Hunter of Charleston West Virginia will be guest speaker at Chauncey PH Wesleyan Church during Sunday morning and evening worship services.

Chauncey William Hunter Charleston W. Va Chauncey PH Wesleyan Church

Court Docket From Wellston Sums Fines For Traffic Violations

Jennifer L. Hartsough of 216 East B Street Wellston speeding fined 19 dollars. Daniel Yates of 47 West 11th Street Wellston stop sign violation fined 19 dollars. Randall Royster of 268 South Wisconsin Avenue Wellston reckless operation fined 34 dollars.

Jennifer L. Hartsough Wellston Daniel Yates 11Th Street Randall Royster Wisconsin Avenue

Property transfers listed for multiple deeds in Ohio counties

Deceased Charles C. Lewis transfers to Margaret Ella Lewis. Numerous deed transfers involve Bobby W. and Yvonne Vance to Larry and Sharon Vance. Others include Ashland Oil to E M Blake Jr. and Joyce A Blake, and Farmers Home Administration to Bernice McKinney. Multiple parcels across Scipio Letart Pomeroy Sutton Rutland Lebanon Olive Middleport Reedsville named with associated heirs and buyers.

Charles C. Lewis Margaret Ella Lewis Salisbury Bobby W Yvonne Vance Larry Sharon Vance Scipio Clyde J Ethel Marie Morlan Roger A Jean E. Spencer Orange Ashland Oil Inc E.M Joyce A. Blake Jr Middleport Ellen D Lillie M. Markins Michael B. Markins John S Beverly L. Codner David Linda Parsons Sutton Farmers Home Administration Bernice McKinney Charlies R. Sr Clella Mary Joyce Findley Charlies Patricia Michael Letart Danny R Saundra Tillis Fred W Martha E. Klein John Cathy Elias Jack L Gloria K Frederick Rutland John W Ethel Arbaugh Kevin L Melinda L. Styer Olive Harold and Lora R. Circle Ohio Power Co Okey Paynter Paul R Glen W Kari O. Paynter Lebanon Holley Starcher Robert L. Aley Carmen Eugene Clark Lena Evelyn Clark Pomeroy Teddy A Suzanne Warner Thomas A. Hawley Wayne Chevalier Edward Rodney G Kirk D Darrell P Ralph H. Chevalier Doris O Eastman Helen M. Roberts Freda Douglas Reedsville

Perry County Land Transfers

Perry County real estate records show Carl Severt transferring to Dorothy P Severt an acre and 1.1 acres in Harrison Two and Elva Craig, deceased, transferring an undivided half-interest in Lots 530 and 531 of the North Addition to New Lexington to Willard Craig.

Carl Severt Dorothy P. Severt Harrison Elva Craig Willard Craig New Lexington

Cheshire Kyger PTA Carnival at Kyger Elementary Saturday

The Cheshire Kyger PTA sponsors a carnival at Kyger Elementary School on Saturday. A chili supper starts at 5 30 p.m., followed by the carnival activities.

Cheshire Kyger The Cheshire Kyger Pta

Cycle Thefts Reported In Wellston

WELLSTON The Wellston Police Department is investigating two thefts and vandalism. Larry McKenzie of 283 Main St. reported his motorcycle taken from 422 N Illinois Ave. Dwane Harper of 1244 S Connecticut Ave reported a tire stolen from his car. A plate glass window at the Louvee Theater on S Ohio Ave was broken.

Wellston Larry McKenzie Main St Jackson Illinois Ave Dwane Harper Connecticut Ave Louvee Theater South Ohio Avenue

Man Hurt In Two Car Wreck Near Seaman's Store

Douglas Cislo 22 of Maumee was hospitalized after a two car crash on West Union Street near Seaman's grocery. Police said John E. Amuah 51 of Glouster Route 1 drove into Seaman's parking lot as Cislo tried to pass on the right side, injures not yet known.

Douglas Cislo Maumee O'Bleness Memorial Hospital West Union Street Seaman's Grocery Store John E. Amuah Glouster Seaman's Cislo Amuah

Fire destroys home on Letart Route 1

Fire swept the Charles Zuspan residence on Letart Route 1 causing about 1000 dollars in damage. New Haven firefighters responded at 7 10 a m and put out the blaze in roughly twenty minutes. Officials say the fire started in the living room.

New Haven Charles Zuspan

Two Groups Plan Dinner in Marietta

The Mid-Ohio Valley Section of the American Society for Quality Control and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers sponsor a joint business dinner at 7 p.m. October 20 at the Marietta Elks Club. For reservations call (304) 665-2441.

Mid-Ohio Valley American Society For Quality Control American Institute of Chemical Engineers Marietta Elks Club For Information and Reservations

Americans Among Train Wreck Casualties

Five Americans, presumed New York City residents, were among 17 killed and 63 injured when a sightseeing train collided with a freight train in the Mexican mountains. Officials blamed the engineer and conductor for the fatal wreck.

Chihuahua Mexico New York City Government Railway Administration Pas

Area death notices detail multiple services and survivors

The Athens area reports multiple death notices. Er myl R. Cheadle 61 of Bluffton dies unexpectedly and services are set at Hughes Funeral Home with burial in Riggs Well Cemetery. Memorials note survivors and predeceased relatives. Additional notices include Esta Howell, Michael Bernhardt, Lawrence Schorr, Joseph McHenry, and others with funeral details and burial plans.

Athens Ermyl R. Cheadle Bluffton Hughes Howard Mayne Riggs-Well Downington Cheadle Meigs County William and Leska Lynch Cheadle Dayton Nelda Ernest Darbyville Ohio Carlos Lynch Chesterhill Michael Bernhardt Amesville Stone-Matheney Herbert Laxman Chesterhill Cemetery Bernhardt Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Elks Lodge Logan Lawrence E. Schorr Midland Place Hocking Valley Community Hospital Hocking County Nicholas and Theresa Cecelia Acker Schorr St. John’s Catholic Church Disabled American Veterans Hocking Hills Country Club Logan Clay Products Co Gladys Irene Columber Schorr James A. Geiger Oak Grove Cemetery Roberts Funeral Hamden Joseph McHenry Stanton Avenue Holzer Medical Center Martins Ferry McHenry Canton Clara Nalley Wheeling W.va Hamden United Methodist Church John Harra James M. Blower McArthur

Writing testing added to College Board admissions program

The College Entrance Examination Board will add a 20 minute essay section to the current English Composition Achievement Test this December 1977 and make the Objective Short Answer Test of Standard Written English a permanent part of the SAT next fall. About 1.4 million high school students take the SAT annually and 300,000 take one of 15 achievement tests. President Sidney Pearland Jr. says the changes aim to support English teachers and improve student writing skills.

College Entrance Examination Board College Board Sidney Pearland Jr

Thieves Break Into National Supply Office on Gallagher Avenue

Police report intruders crawled under the building to remove heating system duct work and climbed into the office. They used an ax hatchet and cutting torch to open a safe containing about $300. The break in occurred overnight and is under investigation.

Logan National Supply Co Gallagher Avenue

Logan reports break in at Logan residence on Geiger Road

David Taylor of 35750 Geiger Rd Logan reported to the sheriff that a burglary occurred at his home and stole items valued at 470 dollars including a color television a shotgun a sewing machine and a typewriter.

Logan David Taylor Geiger Rd

Emergency runs in Athens area medical and transport calls

Emergency runs report multiple 911 transports and medical incidents in Athens area. Names and addresses include Mary Brooks Cindy Weiss William Buckley and Cliff Icenhower with destinations to O Bleness Veterans Memorial Hospital and Pearl Street. Community events list includes senior luncheon at City Building and Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae meeting.

Mary Brooks Robinson Trailer Court O Bleness Ill Cindy Weiss Boyd Hall Richland Avenue Bridge O'Bleness Marie Diddle Pearl Street Veterans Memorial Hospital William Buckley Oliver Street Cliff Icenhower Osborne Street Athens Masonic Temple American Legion Auxiliary Unit Legion Home Mental Health

Athens area club meetings and booster events

Athens Bulldog Booster Club meets at 7 30 p m at Athens High School to view Athens Gallipolis football film. Ohio University OCSEA chapter holds 7 p m meeting. Progressive Literary Club invites Helen Hull at 24 Montrose Ave 7 30 p m. Various fraternal groups list 7 30 p m sessions and open houses across Athens Glouster Albany Zaleski including Elks Masons and Al Anon with different venues and times.

Athens Bulldog Booster Club Athens High School Les Walker Athens-Gallipolis Ohio University Chapter OCSEA Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Company Progressive Literary Club Helen Hull Montrose Ave Paramathia Lodge F&am Athens

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Pacific Sierra Tarahumara Mountains Bear A.A. Milne Keith Bates O’bleness Birth Alan Snodgrass Charles Vollmer Rosa Brooks Olive Hardy Herbert Hipkiss Clyde Baxter Hocking Valley Birth William Clark Bremen Lawrence Schorr Conrad Hewlett Ellis Ackison John Hull Jerry Hawk Theresa Smith Janie Cullison Larry Klinebriel Leonard Breeze Buchtel Robert Veterans Memorial Admitted Pleasant Valley Court News Perry County Cheadle Services Esta Howell Esta May Howell Laurel Cliff Timken Hospital Lewis and Elsie Lightfoot McCumber Bethany United Methodist Church Vernon Roy of Kathleen Poulton Opal Carruthers Beach City Ewing Funeral Home Floyd Shook Beech Grove Senger Paul Joseph Callsen Mary Callsen Sordia Tarahumara Indian Reservation Pacific Coast Sierra Madre Mountains Pito Real Arizona Hector Flores Federal Railroad Administration Pemerey Southeastern Abe Aibi Eny of Our Five Logan Monument Co., Inc West Mein St le Pon Legen Obie W. Mats Athens Fire Squad Pomeroy Squad Albany Riding Club Jacksonville Eagles Vinton County Wilkesville Trimble High School Jacksonville Trimble York Board of Education Athens City Gilouster Boy Scouts CES Glouster Masonic Temple Albany Zaleski Senior Citizens Club Fischer House
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