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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1973

Page

6

Meigs Jury Hears Taped Talks Of Mrs Cundiff Harden

Meigs County jury hears taped telephone conversations between Thelma Cundiff and lover William Harden as part of the first degree murder trial of James Cundiff. Prosecution notes include plans to kill Cundiff and threats, with the couple discussing escape and weapons as courtroom observers endure a leaking roof during remodeling.

Meigs Mrs. Cundiff Harden Beulah Jones Meigs Bureau Pomeroy Thelma Cundiff James Cundiff Meigs County Cundiff Charles Thomas Cheshire Fultz

Recording devices and affair tapes tied to Harden case

Testimony described installation of a recording earphone setup at Maplewood Lake near Syracuse to capture conversations between Mrs. Cundiff and Harden. Tapes reveal plans to kill Cundiff, references to divorce, and vulgar language amid an affair spanning several years and multiple locations.

Harden Cundiff Nitro W. Va Pomeroy West Virginia Pete Morarity Cheshire Charles Thomas Frank Laudermilclt Middleport Fultz Laudermilt Mrs. Cundiff

Death notices from Granville and surrounding towns

Obituaries list Earl Beatty Robinson 75 of Granville and Ceola E Poore 88 of Wellston among others. Services held at McPeek Funeral Home and Jenkins Funeral Home with multiple family survivors and church affiliations noted. Burial in Maple Grove Ridgewood and Green Lawn cemeteries.

Granville Earl Beatty Robinson Newark Road McPeek A. Gary Angleberger Maple Grove Cemetery Robinson LTN Newark Albany Vic Emma Hudnall Robinson Pure Oil Co Union Fort Lauderdale Fla L. Gerald Birmingham Mich A. H. Robinson A. E. Robinson Springfield John Smith Fredonia Wellston Ceola E. Poore Pennsylvania Ave Oak Hill D. B Emaline Schaffer Warren Hope United Methodist Church Rebecca Circle Jackson County Herbert Poore Delbert Frazee Rite Wilkenson Lake Alfred Ruth Ann Ward Pensacola Izola Starn Greenfield Jenkins Funeral Home Robert Davis Ridgewood Cemetery

Walter Koon, 77, Dies. Rites Planned in Nelsonville

Walter Koon of 344 Fairfax Rd Fort Myers Florida died Saturday in Fort Myers. Services set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

John Abe) McMullen Hemlock Joe Abram W. Brown Street New Lexington Antrim Ireland Nancy Blaney McMullen Humphrey Funeral Home Homer Blubaugh Shawnee Eagles Lodge Jobs United Methodist Church Roy Bookman Green Lawn Cemetery Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville Walter Koon Fairfax Rd Fort Myers Fla Johnson Koon

Carrie Meinhart Pomeroy death

Mrs. Carrie Meinhart 75 of Locust Street Pomeroy died Tuesday morning at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. Arrangements for funeral services are being completed by the Ewing Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Carrie Meinhart Locust Street Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis The Ewing Funeral Home

Zoning Projects Highlighted by Athens Two Chairman

Curtis Johnson, chairman of the Athens Two zoning commission, described township zoning as protecting natural beauty and openness to attract families. He told Beechwood Estates residents that zoning safeguards residential areas and enables convenient commercial development ahead of the November 6 ballot. Other commissioners met residents on Hooper Road, Highland Park and Wonder Hills.

Curtis Johnson Athens Two Zoning Commission Beechwood Estates Athens Two Commission Hooper Road Highland Park Wonder Hills

Athens County court records list numerous traffic and crime cases

The Athens County Municipal Court docket includes defendants charged with driving while intoxicated, no license, drag racing, and traffic violations. Sentences include fines up to 225 dollars, jail terms from 10 to 30 days, and license suspensions, with multiple defendants facing costs and probation-like penalties.

Richard McKee Athens Margaret Wingett Thomas Taylor Ball Dr Brenda Winkel N. Congress St Robert Hendrick Gregory Dunfee Grady Vanness Guysville Harold David Pratt Wiley Hicks Parkersburg John Pipp Jr Michigan Lowell Gibson Bridgeport W. Va Robert Whiteman Nelsonville Jack Mulerane Cleveland Larry Birchfield Pomeroy Chester C. Swaney Columbus Verlen Burchfield William Schoonvever Chauncey Stephen Kirkendall S. High St Michael M. Hennington Charles Lawhorn Chillicothe Gary T. Polley Sherry L. Hugi Ronnie E. Arnold Lancaster David W. Needs Waterford Bruce Sokolove Bellport N.Y John S. Wallace Malta Richard Grim Carrol Road Daniel J. Dejak Euclid

Tri-County Youth Corps Offers 24 Jobs in Three Counties

Hocking Athens and Perry Counties receive funding for an out-of-school Neighborhood Youth Corps program offering 24 positions. Wages are 1.60 per hour for 28 hour weeks. Applicants aged 16 to 21 who are not high school graduates and have been out of school at least three months and meet income rules may apply at county offices in Athens Logan New Lexington or the Sugar Creek CAA. Contact Linda Garbo at 592 6601 for details.

Tri-County Community Action Agency Hocking Athens Perry Logan New Lexington CAA Sugar Creek Linda Garbo

Grange Plans Sale and Dinner Events in Nelsonville

Nelsonville York Grange No. 2436 announces a rum mage sale Saturday at the American Legion War Memorial Building Fulton and Columbus Streets starting 9 a.m. The regular Thursday meeting is postponed. A Thanksgiving dinner is set for November 15 at the Grange Hall.

Nelsonville — York American Legion War Memorial Fulton and Columbus Streets Grange Hall

OU College In Program Involves 150 National Schools

Ohio University's College of Business Administration joins 150 national schools in a Small Business Administration assistance program this year. Graduate and senior students aid five Athens County businesses to solve management problems in year two. more area businesses expected from January. State Liquor Control Board processes permit transfers including Hideaway Inc, Route 50 Guysville to Russell and Mary Gabriel Hideaway Guysville Loyal Order of Moose 14 Riverside Dr rear to Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 8 Herrold Ave Cyrus Rizzuto Stag Bar Wellston to Elias Najm Lee's Lounge Wellston.

Ohio University College of Business Administration Athens County V. A. Grieco Columbus

Property Values Up Tax Relief Sought in Ohio Counties

Ohio counties face six year revaluations with state orders to raise property values. In 1974 Hocking and Meigs Counties begin revaluation, Clermont shows up to a 20 percent increase, and Montgomery about 6 percent. The Dayton appraisal, statewide trend, and auditor group challenge shape the process.

Ohio Athens County Dayton Montgomery County Clermont County Vinton County Hocking Meigs Gallia Jackson Perry Morgan County State Tax Appeals Board County Auditor’s Association State Board

Bank Report of Condition and Declaration by Directors

Dean O. Kasler President declares the report of condition true and correct with figures showing totals and averages for the bank. Directors E. L. Koehler G. E. Moore A. W. Gilchrist attest the report’s correctness.

National Bank Region Dean O. Kasler E. L. Koehler G. E. Moore A. W. Gilchrist Directors

No New Money: Henderson Argues Tax Millage Offset Rule

Athens City School Superintendent Sam Henderson cites state law that local voted tax millage must be cut when reappraisals raise property values to keep total taxes, asserting no new funds from the millage. He notes past cuts kept school taxes steady despite value increases and defends a 4.3 mill levy on the November ballot as still needed even if the state orders value increases with offsetting millage cuts.

Athens City Sam Henderson Henderson County Budget Commission Athens County Budget Commission State Board of Tax Appeals

Canton Man Cited For Fail To Maintain Distance After Crash

Athens police cited Hilary Gonzalez 20 of Canton for failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead after a two car crash on Stimpson Avenue at Palmer Street. Gonzalez suffered minor facial injuries but declined treatment. the other driver was Al Leonard 46 of Columbus.

Athens Canton Stimpson Avenue Palmer Street Hilary Gonzalez Stimson Avenue al Leonard Columbus Gonzalez

Nelsonville visitors include Wright College students

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Brush at Elizabeth Street were Paul Michael McDaniel and Mark Wangler of Fort Recovery. Both are grandsons of the Brushs and attend Wright College at Celina.

Nelsonville E. W. Brush Elizabeth Street Paul Michael McDaniel Mark Wangler Fort Recovery Paul Brush Wright College Celina

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Maplewood Lake Syracuse William Harden Penn Central Railroad John Bacon Bernard Fultz Meat Company St. Paul, Minn Earl B. Robinson Carroll J. Couob Wellston — Carroll James Cobb W. Second St Boynton Beach C. C Stella Smith Cobb North Broadway Louise Carolyn) Martindill Wellston Louis C. Cobb Union Cemetery John McMullen Ethel T. Talbott S. New York Ave Huston Nursing Home Robert Eliza Grimes Burden Wellston Chase Eastern Star Ray Robert W. Talbott Diana Talbott James A. Talbott Megadore Glen Biddle Opal Lonberger Jobs N. Culver St Bessie Stewart Lonberger Charles Laura March Muriel Gears Grace Dupler Murray City Ruth Stellers Koon Services Athens County Municipal Court John Bialowas Phi Delta Theta House Monty Conor Gamertsfelder Hall James Davis Jackson Cody Clark Athens Apts Michael Sikora Charles Potts William Dew Charleston John Schlegel Larry Parker Michael J. Busch Toledo Ann B. Davis W. State Street Kroger OU College First National Bank of Amesville U.S. Treasury United States RHC Canton Man
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