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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1977

Page

11

Missing Man Is Found Dead In Auto Crash

George James Hatem 59 of New Straitsville was found dead after his car left Route 93 near New Lexington. He had been missing since Sunday. An autopsy was ordered. Hatem was a WWII Navy veteran and active in several local organizations. Services set for Saturday at St. Augustine Church with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

New Lexington George James Hatem New Straitsville Perry County Tom Wilson Route 93 Hatem Ralph Herendeen Franklin County Faduah Louis Hatem Joseph Hatem St. Augustine Catholic Church Elks Lodge Knight of Columbus The Eagles Lions Club American Legion Democratic Central Committee Juliet Hatem Raymond Helen) Kremer Columbus Jovita Hatem Westerville Mary Couden Black Lick Thomas J Joseph A St. Augustine Church Richard H. Hock Donald Maroon William Maroon Robert Schuer Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery Roberts Funeral Home Logan

Reverend Elmer Miller 62 dies. area services planned

Rev. Elmer Eugene Miller 62 of 36117 Greasy Ridge Rd Logan died Wednesday evening at Hocking Valley Community Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He served in the Army, cared for Fairview Cemetery, and preached street sermons. Survived by wife Davie Arretta, three sons John E, Richard Lee in Fort Meade MD, Michael Wade of Columbus. two daughters Arretta Drum of Columbus and Patricia Starkey of Reynoldsburg. 14 grandchildren. siblings and in-laws. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Church of the Bible Covenant with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Military graveside rites by Logan veterans. Calling hours at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home.

John E Logan Richard Lee Army Fort Meade Michael Wade Columbus Frederick Arretta J.) Drum Lowell Patricia A.) Starkey Reynoldsburg Julia Brown Paul Geraldine) Fritz Carl Helen) DeVault Lancaster Kenneth Florence) Sigler Reese Rosabell) Carpenter Rockbridge Russell Gladys) Tutthill Stockport Church of the Bible Covenant Steven Heskett Fairview Cemetery Heinlein-Brown Marie Redick Winter Haven Chester Jean) Shumaker Toledo Theodore R William J. Bond Enterprise John Floyd James Boyd Bond Roy Helen) McGrady Freda) Primmer Albert S. Redick Heinlein- Brown R.W. Faulkner Mount Pleasant

Wellston Death Case Under Investigation Near Route 93

Wellston Jackson County authorities probe the death of 19 year old Kevin David Lewis whose body was found in a culvert along Route 93 near Glen Roy. Sheriff Charles Hunter said Lewis had been missing since 5 30 p m and family noted medication issues. coroner Charles Gaskill will rule after further inquiry.

Wellston Jackson County Kevin David Lewis Glen Roy Charles Hunter Lewis Charles Gaskill St. Louis Fred Alma Peoples Lewis Aurora Sharon Lee Lewis Kevin David Jr Keith Allen Mike Brian Jeff James N. Blower

Weather Outlook and Field Conditions for Ohio Regions

Thursday forecast clear with mild Friday and highs in the 60s. Extended weekend to bring mid 50s to upper 60s with dry trends. Field operations face delays today but improve soon as soils firm. corn harvest to resume when fields firm enough. Soybeans drying and haying to proceed. tobacco barn humidity to be managed daily.

Ohio

Point Man Throat Cut At 51 Club In Point Pleasant

Francis V. Sayre age 22 was found with a severe throat wound at the 51 Club in Point Pleasant. Police say a suspect is identified but no arrest has been made and Sayre remains in critical condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Point Pleasant 51 Club Don Spence Mike Kitchen Francis V. Sayre Sayre Pleasant Valley Hospital

Death of Norman Russell Probed in Browntown

Meigs County sheriffs report Norman Russell was found face down in water in a roadside ditch near Browntown on Wednesday. Emergency crews, including Pomeroy and Rutland SECEMS, responded after a passing motorist alerted them. Russell had been cleaning leaves from the ditch. his cane was found nearby. He died en route to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Coroner Dr. R.R. Pickens has not ruled on the death. Ewing Funeral Home announced the arrangements.

Pomeroy Meigs Ewing

Bicycle Safety Talk Impacts Laurelville Elementary

Logan-Hocking County Deputy Robert Eaton spoke to 242 students at Laurelville Elementary about bicycle safety. Grades one to four watched a Disney film and received safety packets and a County Mounty card as rules of the road for cyclists were reviewed. Sheriff Paul Thrush urged ongoing attention to safe biking by children and parents.

Logan — Hocking County Robert Eaton Laurelville Paul Thrush

Woman Hurt When Auto Overturns In Logan Area

Janet M. Harris 31 of Logan Route 5 was injured when her car overturned on Route 664 north of Logan. Deputies said she lost control, the vehicle skidded 72 feet on its top. EMS treated her at the scene and she was taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital by private auto.

Logan Janet M. Harris Hocking County

Emergency medical transports listed for Meigs County area

Emergency runs are detailed by time and location from Monday to Wednesday. Names include Roger Pratt James Argubrite Carol Proffitt Bertha Halstead Andy Crites and Carrie Ross with destinations Holzer Veterans Memorial and Pleasant Valley.

Meigs County Sheriff's Office Veterans Memorial James Argubrite Carol Proffitt Mason Holzer Bertha Halstead Clifton Andy Crites West Columbia Carrie Ross Pleasant Valley

Market Prices From MASO At 3 A.M. Report

In MASO markets prices were steady around 3 a.m. with little variation from earlier quotes. The report notes no markup or commissions and reflects an essentially flat early morning trading level across monitored commodities.

Central Washington University Trials Radar to Slow Cyclists

CWU police on the Ellensburg campus use a radar unit to ticket speeding bicyclists. Since the two week pilot, riders have reached 22 mph, with a 10 mph over fine of $30. The campus limit is 5 mph and only university and emergency vehicles may drive on campus.

Central Washington University Ellensburg Wash Brickley

Community group events and meetings listed in Athens area notices

Local clubs and organizations schedule meetings and activities including Alcoholics Anonymous at 1 N Lancaster St and OA at Central Ave United Methodist Church. Public lectures at Athens County Museum with Dr. Stanley Fisher and various church and fraternal group gatherings populate the listings.

Alcoholics Anonymous N. Lancaster St Howard Waller Ira Burnfield W. W. Wiggins Athens County Museum Group City Council Athens City Hall Stanley Fisher The Area Ohio University Chapter OCSEA Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Comany South May Avenue Zeta Delta Beta Sigma Phi Jan Bernosky S$ May Ave

Benefits Bake Sale at Belk's Court Street

The Vore Ridge Church Ladies Auxiliary sponsors a bake sale in front of Belk's on Court Street starting at 9 am to raise funds for the church.

Belk’s Court Street Vore Ridge Church

House moves toward Social Security tax increase plan

The House advances a bill to raise payroll taxes to shore up Social Security with the final vote expected after amendments. A Fisher amendment delays bringing federal state local and nonprofit workers under Social Security for two years amid debate over fairness and study needs.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Joseph L. Fisher Dva

Court fines target multiple offenders in Hocking Court

A Hocking Court docket lists fines for numerous defendants on speeding and traffic violations. Names include William Grumm, Garry Burke, Ted Smith, James Hamlin, Jennifer Jones, Diane Taveira, Joe Dyer, and others with fines ranging from 10 to 150 dollars, plus sentences and suspensions for drunken driving and related offenses.

William H. Grumm Lancaster Garry R. Burke Cincinnati Harvey E. Seals Blue Rock Ted 0. Smith Columbus James A. Hamlin Dayton Charles D. McClelland Nelsonville Jennifer L. Jones North Canton Diane M. Taveira Rockbridge Joe C. Dyer Jeffrey M. Kuehn Tammy Smith Logan Robert J. Saunders Orchard Sr Athens Leonard M. Roberts Richard R. McNichols Laurelville Kenneth L. Guess David Phillip Harwick

Hospital Birth Notices Highlight Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grey of Athens welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas of The Plains welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cockerham of Jackson welcome a son. Another list includes David Gould Donald Shaffer from Athens and Ethel Christian The Plains Edna Roberts Iona Barnhart Nelsonville Estell Smith William Liewellen Albany Gilbert Irvine Little Hocking John Savage Nicole Singer Dorothy Hall Hazel Dunfee.

Lawrence Grey Athens Donald Douglas the Plains Steven Cockerham Jackson David Gould Donald Shaffer Ethel Christian Edna Roberts Iona Barnhart Nelsonville Estell Smith William Liewellen Albany Gilbert Irvine Little Hocking John Savage Nicole Singer Dorothy Hall Hazel Dunfee

Local Names Form Nelsonville Registry List

Nelsonville residents listed include Brenda Keiffer Raymond Pat ton Ruth McNabb Charles McDonald Donald Ferguson John Carson Florence McDonner Cathy LaFollette Mabel Simonton Augusta Forbes Maxine Kendall Leonard Bush Logan Hazel Stump Elizabeth Hipkiss Flossie McQueen and others from New Marshfield apply for regional notices.

Brenda Keiffer Raymond Patton Ruth McNabb Charles McDonald Donald Ferguson John Carson Florence McDonner Cathy LaFollette Mabel Simonton Augusta Forbes Nelsonville Maxine Kendall Leonard Bush Logan Hazel Stump New Marshfield

Long-term care transfer list for several residents

A group of residents including Miss Corina Holdren Charles Blackston Vernon Sims Mrs Alfred Dailey Dave Peart Mrs Burne Dye and son Mrs Paul Warner and son Mrs Stephen Cooper and son Mrs John Smith and son Theodore Sharpe Master Curtis Skeens Mrs Joe Grace Howard Solt Mrs Virginia Warren and Floyd Nixon were transferred to a long term care center.

Corina Holdren Charles Blackston Logan Vernon Sims New Plymouth Alfred Dailey Dave Peart New Straitsville

Veterans Memorial Admits Local Names to Service Honor List

Veterans Memorial acknowledges a list of residents including Claude Randolph Reedsville Joan Carnahan Long Bottom Brady Knapp New Haven Jennifer Barrett Rutland Crystal McCoy Shade Mary Jane Howell Katherine Jones Pomeroy Dwayne McDaniel Ceceil Ward Dorothy Greathouse Terry Whitaker Sylvia Wolfe Cletus Arnott Doris Stevens as part of an honor roll.

Claude Randolph Reedsville Joan Carnahan Long Bottom Brady Knapp New Haven Jennifer Barrett Rutland Crystal McCoy Shade Mary Jane Howell Katherine Jones Pomeroy Dwayne McDaniel Ceceil Ward Dorothy Greathouse Terry Whitaker Sylvia Wolfe Cletus Arnott Doris Stevens

Pleasant Valley Dismissed Names Listed In Local Notice

A local notice lists individuals including Mrs William Terry and Mr Wayne Morris along with several others such as Della Davis Ray Queen Kenton Sheline and Phyllis Rice among those dismissed. The document also names Lee Bailes Eula Clench Henry Pittman Kathleen Banks Hilda Dabney and multiple others and ends with a daughter.

William Terry Wayne Morris Della Davis Ray Queen Kenton Sheline Sherman Jordan Monte Davis Phyllis Rice Lee Bailes Eula Clench Henry Pittman Kathleen Banks Hilda Dabney Cleo Smith Glen McCarty Delores Neal Patricia Hayes Lula Wheeler William Biffle Eugene McDermitt Nellie Bennett George Wamsley Thomas Montgomery Lorelei Lucas Clarence McDaniel Michael Altice

Alfred United Methodist Women Discuss Directory Project

The Alfred group met at Thelma Henderson's home with 13 members and two guests. They set November 17 as picture day for the church pictorial directory and noted greeting cards available from Nina Robinson. Emma Lou Finch led a program on sharing talents to help others. The next meeting is November 15 at Janet Moore's home with Nina Robinson presenting a Thanksgiving program.

Alfred Alfred United Methodist Women Thelma Henderson Janice Pullins Church Pictorial Nina Robinson Emma Lou Finch Janet Moore

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