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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1976

Page

7

Memorial tribute honors Logan attorney Hubert D. Lappen

Tributes to the late Hubert D. Lappen, Logan attorney, were offered in a memorial program by the Hocking County Bar Association in the Common Pleas courtroom. Lappen, a Logan native and former prosecuting attorney, served in World War II, reestablished his practice in 1946, and was active in community and veterans groups. The tribute was ordered to be spread on court records.

Hubert Lappen Logan Hubert D. Lappen Logan Hocking County Bar Association Common Pleas Lappen Laurelville Ohio University Ohio State College of Law South Pacific Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Hocking County Democratic Party Moose and Elks Lodges Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Logan Presbyterian Church Evelyn B. Lappen Texas Grant Hoppitil Phil A. Henderson Probate Rhea Bangert Brown Harley Meyer James Stilwell

Southern Board To Take Bids For Vocational Building

RACINE The Southern Local School Board set October 28 as the bid date for the high school addition housing a vocational agriculture building approved by voters last June. The board also scheduled a Monday meeting with all coaches to discuss the athletic program.

Racine Southern Athens County EMR Meigs County Board of Mental Retardation Rick Vanmatre Madhu Malhotta Daniel Riffle Marjorie Salser Roger Holter Ann Bose

Annual Meet Is Wednesday Evening for Red Cross Chapter

Logan Ohio Hocking County Chapter of the American Red Cross holds its annual meeting Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the Logan Federal Community Room. All members volunteers and United Way supporters invited for a covered dish dinner. Al Justus Columbus field rep to speak and an election for the governing board will be held. RSVP at 385-3536.

Logan Hocking County American Red Cross Logan Federal Community Room The Red Cross United Way al Justus Columbus Hocking

Albany Driver Is Injured in Route 50 Crash

Mark Cottrill age 20 of Albany suffered rib injuries when his car spun off Route 50 and crashed into a ditch three miles west of Athens at 2 30 a m. He was taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Mark Cottrill Albany State Cottrill Athens O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

Weather forecast summary for the Ohio region Oct 15 1976

Friday report notes yesterday high 65 and low 38, humidity 82 percent at 9 am. Expected conditions include partly cloudy and windy with colder temperatures tonight and Saturday. Regional outlooks vary with highs 40s to 50s and lows 20s to 40s, with small chances of precip and possible snow flurries in northern areas.

Ohio University Department C. Lace U.S Ohio Lake Shore Lake Erie

Hospital notes list numerous patients and dismissals across Athens and region

The record cites many individuals from Athens and nearby towns including Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wharton noting a son, plus numerous patients and staff members such as Jill Ann Kucharson, Dale Abrams, Irma McCarthy, Mrs. Charles Shirley, Mrs. Della Thompson, Virginia McCuulsky, and others. Dismissals include Cheryl Bailey, James Hatfield, Jennifer Shafer, Mark Foughty, Harley Collins, and additional names from Middleport Rutland Syracuse Pomeroy and beyond.

Jill Ann Kucharson Dale Abrams Irma McCarthy Charles Shirley Della Thompson Virginia McCuulsky Athens Francis Long McArthur Richard Sanders Melissa McCall Glouster Howard Davis Albany Orville Cheryl Bailey James Hatfield Jennifer Shafer Mark Foughty Harley Collins Milton Campbell Francis Kinnison Tammy Sue Russell

York Two Residence Destroyed by Fire

A frame house owned by George O Rourke on York Two Road 276 burned late Thursday morning. Firemen received the alarm at 11 40 a m. Chief Danny Knight said the fire started in the kitchen area with cause undetermined. The O Rourkes were away visiting neighbors when the fire occurred. Plains Volunteer Fire Department sent a tank truck to the scene.

Nelsonville George O'Rourke York Two Danny Knight

C&SOE Donates 1000 Dollar Gift to OU President

Ohio University President Charles Ping receives a 1000 dollar check from Howard Stevens of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co to complete Trustees Academy membership. The latest gift raises the firm's OU total to 30000 dollars, supporting Electrical Engineering Ohio Review and other programs.

Ohio University Charles Ping Trustees Academy Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Howard Stevens Hocking C & Soe University Department of Electrical Engineering Ohio Review Ohio Council For Economic Education College of Business Administration Friends of the Arts

Nomination Discussed by Athens County Council on Aging

The Athens County Council on Aging met to discuss officer nominations for next year and to appoint a representative and alternate to the Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley Regional Development District regional advisory council. The next meeting is at 1 p.m. on Nov. 9.

Athens County Council On Aging Buckeye Hills- Hocking Valley

Hocking Valley Admits and Transfers Noted

Hocking Valley admitted Mrs Albert Kornmiller Mrs Robert Thrush and Master Glen Miller of Logan Malcomb Cook Roy Shull were transferred to Children's Hospital Columbus Baby Boy Collins noted in the report.

Albert Kornmiller Robert Thrush Glen Miller Logan Malcomb Cook Roy Shull Children’s Hospital Columbus Baby Boy Collins

Honor Students Listed at RACINE-Southern High

RACINE Southern High School releases its first six weeks honor roll. Seniors and juniors named to the all A Honor Roll include Patricia Autherson Eric Dunning Brenda Lewis Nina Miller Vickie Roush Denise Talbott Kevin Willford Scott Wolfe plus Don ny Dudding Perry Hill Teresa Meadows Jaye Ord Ivanina Powell Scott Souder and Seth Hill.

Racine - Southern High School Patricia Autherson Eric Dunning Brenda Lewis Nina Miller Vickie Roush Denise Talbott Kevin Willford Scott Wolfe Donny Dudding Perry Hill Teresa Meadows Jaye Ord Ivanina Powell Scott Souder Seth Hill Sharon Baker Bobbi Chapman Greg Cundiff Carol Glenn Dwain Hall

Emergency runs report from Athens and nearby towns

Ambulance crews responded across several towns on Thursday. Lawrence Diamond, 64, Chardon, suffered a possible heart attack after leaving Sohio 131 East State Street for O Bleness. Blain Evener, 58, Athens route 4, ill, to O Bleness. Ted Kempton, 36, Guysville, fell and suffered a lacerated forehead at Johnson's Inn. Elizabeth Leifheit, Middleport, to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Dennis McKenn y, Rutland, to Veterans Memorial, medical. Debbie Barnett, 17, Racine, to Veterans Memorial. Ruby Watts, Racine, heart patient, to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Lawrence Diamond Chardon Sohio E. State St O'Bieness Blain Evener Athens Johnson's Inn W State St Ill Ted Kempton Guysville N. Court St O’bleness Middleport Elizabeth Leifheit Veterans Memorial Hospital Dennis McKenny Rutland Veterans Memorial, Medical Debbie Barnett Racine Ruby Watts

Police Use Radar to Curb Speeding in Nelsonville

Acting Police chief Richard Morgan says radar is employed on Poplar Street where 25 mph limit is common and on Chestnut Street business Route 33 with a 35 mph limit. Several motorists cited for excessive speeds over the past week as officers target speeding citywide.

Nelsonville Poplar Street Chestnut Street Richard Morgan

Weekend workshop on communes and utopia topics

Weekend workshop runs Friday and Saturday with sessions on communes kibbutz life and utopia at United Campus Ministry Hillel House Baker Center Charles Thomas Lodge and related talks at UOF Temple Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR and Albany venues. Dr Marvin Fletcher of Ohio University speaks on Panama Canal control. social events include a VFW dance and 25th anniversary party with a potluck and international foods demonstration for new members.

United Campus Ministry Hillel House Baker Center Nabby Lee Ames Dar Athens Country Club Marvin Fletcher Ohio University Panama Canal Albany Vfw Dottie and the Rhythm Albany Chapter Ofs Masonic Temple

Waterloo PRIDE Finds Career Education Adequate

A Program Review for Improvement Development and Expansion committee says career education is adequate at Waterloo Elementary School. Principal John Mullins notes two years of career education programs. PRIDE aims to in depth review per Ohio Department of Education guidance.

Waterloo John Mullins Ohio Department of Education Karen Brooks Ruth Brooks Sharon Sturbois Jane Grer Jan Williams

Contract Dispute Halts Work at McNally Pittsburgh Plant

About 305 workers, including 225 from Iron Workers Local 819, did not report to duty at the McNally Pittsburgh Manufacturing Co plant in Wellston in a dispute over a cost of living clause in a new contract. The stoppage follows an expired contract and is not an official strike as union members seek clarification before accepting terms.

Anita Yates Wellston McNally-Pittsburgh Manufacturing Co International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers John W. Reynolds Reynolds Dave Sauders McNally- Pittsburgh East 10Th Street McNally-Pittsburgh

Area death notices in Point Pleasant and surrounding towns

Anna Mabel Yeager 73 of 2324 Washington Ave Point Pleasant died unexpectedly Thursday night in Pleasant Valley Hospital She survived by a daughter Mrs George Otis Fisher two sisters a brother two grandsons a granddaughter and nieces and nephews Services Sunday 130 pm Wilcoxen Funeral Home Rev Tally Hanna officiating burial Suncrest Cemetery Friends may call after 4 pm Saturday Hugh Ginnan 79 of Front Street died Thursday at VA Hospital Huntington WV retired bricklayer World War II veteran survived by a brother two sisters and nieces and nephews Services Saturday noon Holy Cross Church burial Queen of Heaven Cemetery Rosary recited 730 pm at Van Fossen Funeral Home Herman C Wyatt died Thursday Dearborn Michigan formerly of Guysville area survived by wife two daughters four grandchildren Services Monday 1 pm South Canaan Baptist Church burial adjoining cemetery Friends may call White Funeral Home Coolville Sunday afternoon

Point Pleasant Anna Mabel Yeager Washington Ave Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason County Owen V Anna Jane Rayburn Yeager Bethel Church Frith’s Pharmacy George Otis Fisher Pauline Pullins Eunice Bell Parkersburg Stanley Yeager Mason Walter L. Fisher San Francisco Calif Allen V. Fisher Akron Nerces Wilcoxen Funeral Tally Hanna Suncrest Cemetery Glouster Hugh Ginnan Front Street Veterans Administration Hospital Huntington W. Va Jacksonville Andrew and Cecelia Smith Ginnan Ginnan McCann-Frederick Post American Legion International Union of Bricklayers and Stonemasons John Julia Ginnan Barberton Josephine Price Holy Cross Catholic Church John Price Queen of Heaven Cemetery van Fossen Funeral Coolville Herman C. Wyatt Carlysle St Dearborn Mich Guysville Josephine Secoy Wyatt Charles Shirley Ann) Thomas Earl Eleanor) Wagner Lincoln Park Charles Wyatt Thomas Randall Copeland Thomas Keith Wagner Kip Wagner South Canaan Baptist Church White Funeral Home Gallipolis Ruby Irene Westfall Holzer Medical Center Roane County Grover and Maude Adams Boggs Cheshire Baptist Church Hurl Westfall Joseph Coldwater Lewis Cheshire Jack Hampton, Va Bobby William Uber Ohio Valley Memory Gardens Harry W Shorty) Spencer Clubside Drive Akron General Hospital Sand Run Hocking County Firestone Rubber Co Spencer Akron Shadyside Baptist Church Murray City Louise Turn) Spencer Gary James Michael Elizabeth Spencer Dora Schultz Delma Spencer Campfield-Hickman Phillip Hulghe Paul Outland Loyal Oak Cemetery Nancy A. Sorrell O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Music Joseph and Visa Harris Johnson Geneviev Simonton Lawrence Helen) McIntire Henry Mildred) Boerger Springfield Lois O'Kluich Columbus George Mary) Wilson Jackson Jo Ann Orntort David Lester Gerald Chauncey Johnnie Gahanna Harold Athens Lillian Swyers Troy Bertha Wilkinson Willard Charlotte Russell Jacob Saul Johnson Johnson Funeral Home Nelsonville Harry Dickerson Gordon Sullivan Whitmore Cemetery Buchtel Ida Beatrice Bateman Putney Madison Ave Tobe Sarah Elizabeth Jeffers Bateman Harmony Baptist Church Southside Ruby Richardson Gilbert Edison Ped Jeffers

Ex Auto Dealer Dies at 72 in Wellston

Blaine Starr 72 of Wellston Route 2 died at 4 35 am at Holzer Medical Center after a one year illness. He was a retired Ford dealer owner who ran the agency for 43 years. Survived by wife Thelma two sons Arlen and Garry and four grandchildren. Services Monday 11 am Jenkins Funeral Home with burial Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call after 10 am Sunday.

Wellston Blaine Starr Holzer Medical Center Glen Roy Florence Rapp Ford Automobile Agency

Sawdust Ignition Trouble at Coffman Stair Co

Fire crews battled a brief hopper fire at Coffman Stair Co on Motherwell Avenue near eight this morning. Firefighters watered down the sawdust and workers removed it to dump trucks for removal to prevent smoldering and rekindling.

Logan Coffman Stair Co Motherwell Avenue

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Southern Board National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commence Plains Alabama Melisha Melisha Gibson Missy Bradley County Sheriff's Deputies Cleveland Police O’bleness Birth Gary Wharton Jerry Smith Eric Llewellyn Clarence Nichols David Brooks Jr Lucille Montgomery Herbert Tucker Ethel Rupert David Cless Alan Snodgrass Timothy Haynes Gary Carpenter Herman Barnes Edward Smart Charles Brewer Clive Baker Sandra Riley Violet Glover Bessie Mercer Janet Smathers Annie McColley A. M. Shares Mount St. Mary Etta Allen Hemlock Virginia Birtcher Cindy Whitmore Leonard Breeze Pleasant Valley Dustan Michon Daisy Brown Rodney Cornell Clifton Bowles Dewey White Steven Norvillean and Son Grover Fultz Gladys Hoffman Okey Keefer David Eads Herbert Dickle James Casebolt Joseph Litchfield Clarence Murray Barbara Smith Thomas Rogers Robert Moodispaugh Gladys Blackwood Oma Smith Syracuse Nancy Collins Pomeroy Robert Harmon Mary Jones Nancy Nelson Floyd Bush George Foss C&soe Hocking Valley Athens Fire Squad Racine Squad Athens City Charles Thomas Lodge UOF Temple OU Dames Columbia Gas Office West State Street Gas Company Anna Yeager Herman Wyatt Ruby Westfall Harry Spencer Velma Nihiser Logan Route 2 Hocking Valley Community Hospital Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home Nancy Sorrell Ida Putney Ola Bright Ola M Bright Bainbridge Leslie and Fay Keppler Morris Kenneth Oregon Victor Robert Richard Harvey Toledo Grace Sisson Mississippi Florence Albright Coalton Mary Ruggles Minford Leona Tennant Ray Jane Baisden Glenroy Helen Nyktas Beulah McKenzie Rose Ralph Marilyn Anderson Caldwell Florence Eiring Neddie Yoakum Edna Barnett Waverly James N. Blower Dennis Miller Green Lawn Memory Gardens
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