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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1972

Page

5

Obituary notices for Mason and Howard F. Smith

Marie Frances White Turner 68 of Point Pleasant dies after year long illness at Holzer Medical Center. Survived by six daughters, one son, sister, brother, 23 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at First Church of God. Howard F. Smith 62 of Point Pleasant dies after seven year illness. Survived by wife, son, sister, brother. Funeral Thursday 1:30 p.m. at Wilcoxen Funeral Home. burial Lone Oak Cemetery. Contributions to Heart Fund or coronary unit at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Pittsburgh Delores Neville Pomeroy Frances Knightstep Galion George Point Pleasant Marjorie Lehman Columbus Henry White Pleasantville Earl Turner Church of God Robert Ellis Wilcoxen Howard F. Smith Staff House Rd Lincoln Place William F Susan Deem Smith Grayce W. Wheaton Smith Terrence F. Smith Susan Elaine McKay Los Angeles Raymond Smith Charleston Wilcoxen Funeral Home John M. Hart Lone Oak Cemtery Heart Fund Pleasant Valley Hospital Logan Goldie E. Burgess Gore Hocking Valley Community Hospital Philo Henry Mary E. Nutter Lambert David E. Burgess Richard E Warren R Paul A Lewisville Ohio Robert Luella) Reid Obetz Samuel Roberta) Steele Plain City Stanley Martha) Norris Leonard Funeral Home Wendell Emrick Gore Cemetery

Fatal Route 2 crash claims Wesley Wears in Point Pleasant

An 18 year old Wesley T Wears of 1407 Kanawha St Point Pleasant was killed in a head on collision on Route 2 north of Point Pleasant at 9 30 p m Tuesday The other driver 32 year old Thomas Burns of Hunting was injured and cited for negligent homicide Burnss condition listed as satisfactory Wednesday morning Funeral arrangements for Wears are being handled by Stevens Funeral Home He is survived by his mother and three brothers and a sister plus his father deceased earlier this year Wears death is reported along with notices of Marvin E Wickersham Goldie E Burgess and Sibyl Hooper with funeral details and family survivors listing.

Point Pleasant Wesley Thomas Wears Kanawha St Point Pleasnt Sheriff’s Department Mr. Wears Stevens Funeral Home Clara Bell Smith Wears Wesley Franklin Wears Lloyd Ray Rex Allen Mitchell Lee Shelia Gay Racine Marvin E., Wickersham O’bleness Memorial Athens Ohio University June Hayman Wickersham Roger Marvine) Beegle Donald Jacqueline) Hodge Mary Lou Wickersham Columbus Jim

Jury Verdict Clears Paul Kuhn in Forgery Trial

Paul Kuhn was found innocent by a Mason County Circuit Court jury after a Monday trial in Point Pleasant. The former forgery charge was dismissed as jurors named were Ruth V. Kinnard John C. Mayes Betsy Yester Gary Gibbs Edley McDonald Mary I. Stephenson Terrah Dickson Floyd E. Rayburn W. W. Brown Vera Y. Thompson Mildred Reiker Ruth Sayre.

Point Pleasant Paul Kuhn Mason County Kuhn Ruth V. Kinnard John C. Mayes Betsy Yester Gary Gibbs Edley McDonald Mary I. Stephenson Terrah Dickson Floyd E. Rayburn W. W. Brown Vera Y. Thompson Mildred Reiker Ruth Sayre

Notice of Appointment and Probate Orders in Nelsonville

James Hitchings of Poplar Street Nelsonville Ohio is appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the Estate of Ernest Hitchings deceased creditors must file claims within four months Dated October 20 1972 Harold K Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Jean McDonald Route 1 Nelsonville Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Austin McDonald deceased Dated October 6 1972 Lowell B Howard Judge Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

James Hitchings Poplar St Nelsonville Ohio Ernest Hitchings Athens County Harold K. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Jean McDonald Austin McDonald Lowell B. Howard Common Pleas Court

Officers Elected By Group STARR United Methodist Church

The WSCS of Starr United Methodist Church elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Hilas McAfee, Vice President Mrs George W Carter, Secretary Mrs George R Carter, Treasurer Mrs Lafe Eggleston. Readings and reflections were shared, and gifts marked Mrs Carter’s 61st wedding anniversary.

Willard Thomas Hilas McAfee Everett Bryan Joyce Carter Sage Eggleston George W. Carter George R. Carter Lafe Eggleston Alice McAfee Union Furnace George R. McAfee Logan

One Hurt In Mishap At Route 35 Collision

One person injured in a two vehicle crash on Route 35 in Henderson. Raymond Wamsley, 38, of Henderson, turning into his drive, was rear ended by John Edward Brown, 38, of St. Albans, who was cited for failure to have his vehicle under control. Wamsley was taken to Holzer Medical Center. $1,300 damage to both autos.

Point Pleasant Mason County Henderson Raymond Wamsley John Edward Brown St. Albans Wamsley Holzer Medical Center Brown

Birthday Party Held for New Haven Boy

Michael Kent Rickard son of Mr and Mrs Danny Rickard of New Haven celebrated his second birthday with a Sunday party at home. Guests included great grandparents Lester Johnson and Fred Roush and many relatives. The Snoopy shaped cake and ice cream were served.

New Haven Michael Kent Rickard Danny Rickard Lester Johnson Fred Roush Harold Richard Sr Everett Roush Ralph Roush Jason Bob Freeman Lee Jeffers Richard Grinstead Todd Yvonne Hank Johnson Terry Becky Floyd Miller Linda Roush Danny Richard

Halloween Party Sponsored by SHADE Lodi Grange

The SHADE Lodi Grange will sponsor a community Halloween party Thursday at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and treats provided for the children as a substitute for the usual trick-or-treat events.

Shade — Lodi Grange

Murder Probe Continues in Anders Slaying Inquiry

Investigators from Hocking County Sheriff’s Department and BCI, led by Herman Henry and Chris Veidt, push four more leads in the Gilbert Anders Jr. case. Ballistics and other evidence tests are pending after a Thursday night shooting at Dannie’s Trailer Sales on Route 33 South. No suspects yet. witnesses exceed a dozen with polygraph planned for at least one. Sheriff Paul Hartman asks for tips from the public.

Logan Gilbert Andy) Anders, Jr Hocking County Sheriff's Department BCI Herman Henry Chris Veidt Dannie’s Route 33 Anders Paul Hartman Sheriff’s Department

Suit Seeks Judgment in Mason County Debtedness Case

Vinton S. Sigman sues John R. Mounts in Mason County circuit court seeking a $360 judgment plus costs for alleged indebtedness. The filing occurred Saturday in the circuit clerk's office.

Point Pleasant Mason County Vinton S. Sigman John R. Mounts

Farewell Supper for Rev and Mrs Stauffer in Hemlock Grove

A farewell supper for the Rev. and Mrs. David Jeannie Stauffer of Athens will be held at Hemlock Grove Christian Church this Sunday at 5 30 p m. The Stauffers who have served as minister and spouse are moving to Texas and invite all attendees.

Hemlock Grove David Jeannie) Stauffer Athens Hemlock Grove Christian Church Stauffer’s Texas

Divorce Granted In Circuit Court

Vickie Ann Dowell was granted a divorce from Charles Arthur Dowell in Mason County Circuit Court on Saturday. Graceline Sprouse was granted a decree of separate maintenance from Alfred Sprouse. The plaintiff was awarded care, custody and control of the children.

Point Pleasant Vickie Ann Dowell Charles Arthur Dowell Mason County Graceline Sprouse Alfred Sprouse

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes Cobble of names and a fire report

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list patients and discharges including Dorothy Robinson Louise Yates Bonnie Dobbins Larry Eblin Hallie Green Ollie Young Wiliam Owens Clifford Elliot and Jack Adams from Racine Pomeroy Athens Pekin Ill and others A Point Pleasant fire report notes $60 damage to a Roy Harlow house due to a faulty stove pipe Discharged Carol Lunsford Earl Werner and Nancy Ackerman Xi Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi will meet Thursday at 7 45 p m at Route 3 Pomeroy with Rev Wilbur Perrin speaking on What Is Life

Dorothy Robinson Coolville Louise Yates Racine Bonnie Dobbins Larry Eblin Hallie Green Ollie Young Pomeroy Wiliam Owens Athens Clifford Elliot Pekin Ill Jack Adams Carol Lunsford Earl Werner Nancy Ackerman Point Pleasant Roy Harlow

Zoning Change Still Pending on Warren Road Plan

Athens Planning Commission took no action on Hemeco Corp s request to rezone 222 acre Warren Road for a townhouse project. Mayor Barrett said firm plans were lacking while about 50 residents urged rejection citing water and sewer concerns. Hemeco proposed 186 units funded by FHA and HUD as a cooperative complex with residents as shareholders.

Athens Hemeco Federal Housing Administration Department of Housing and Urban Development Carpenter Street Franklin Avenue City Council

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