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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1972

Page

11

Obituary notices from Glouster Pomeroy and Athens

Obituaries report Byron W. Conway 81 of Glouster passing at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville with survived kin including siblings Porter George and Esther Rinehart. Clinton R. Smith 78 of Portland World War I veteran and DAV member funeral Friday. Michele Cottrill infant graveside in New Marshfield. Clarence W. Stemm found dead Millfield. Doris E. Bohnert 59 Lauderhill Fla. services Thursday Athens. Snakes: Manitoba collected about 17 000 snakes in 1971 for research.

Glouster Byron W. Conway Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Ross County Jeremiah Mary Ann Speakman Conway United Methodist Church Porter Conway George Conway Cleveland Esther Rinehart Phoenix Ariz Anna Dolores Elizabeth Van Ewing Funeral Home Freeland Norris Bald Knob The Plains Michele Angela Cottrill Hubert Cottrill New Marshfield William Wells Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Robert Cottrill Clarence Bricker Athens Doris E. Bohnert Lauderhill Fla Hughes Funeral Clyde C. Pinnell Temple Cemetery

Cuban Doctor Claims Heat Treatment Restores Vision

Dr Antonio Gasset reported promising results from thermokeratoplasty TKP to treat keratoconus restoring near normal vision in ten legally blind patients. The Gainesville UF team heated a probe to 32242 degrees and applied it to the cornea to flatten it with minimal scarring. Some patients reached 20 20 or better, but longer studies are needed before general use.

American Academy of Ophthalmologists Otolaryngologists Dallas University of Florida Gainesville Gasset Florida The Retina Foundation Boston United States Cuba Fidel Castro

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in McArthur Vehicular Homicide Trial

In Vinton County Common Pleas Court Marion L. Mace faced vehicular homicide charges for Ruth O’Leary’s death. After deliberating 90 minutes over two sessions, Judge W. H. Lohr declared a hung jury and ordered another trial. Prosecution by A. L. Chatfield and defense by William Lavelle were noted along with jurors listed from McArthur and nearby areas. The docket also lists multiple divorces, marriage licenses, and land transfers in the same issue.

Atty. A. L. Chatfield William Lavelle Athens Mace Roy Graves Wavelene Diehl Londonderry Edmund Maerker Ethel Seymour Carl Roberts Joyce Remy Hamden Bery Bethel Allensville Cora Mae Pettit Albany Patricia L. Morrow Hers

McGovern Promises Immediate End to Bombings If Elected

Los Angeles AP report notes Senator George McGovern pledging to end the bombing within minutes of inauguration if he wins the presidency. He urged Americans to confront war’s moral questions amid attacks on Indochina, addressing a fund-raiser as Nixon planned a separate event.

Los Angeles George McGovern White House Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Indochina McGovern Century Plaza Hotel

Transportation Bill Timing Hit in Ohio

Highway Director J Phillip Richley said two Shaw introduced bills are poorly timed. One increases gasoline tax to nine cents. the other creates a state Transportation Commission. Richley urged delaying action until statewide transit needs are identified.

Columbus Ohio J. Phillip Richley Robert Shaw Richley Ohio Municipal League Shaw Qohio Ohio Turnpike Department of Transportation Congress David Sweet Harold Hovey Hovey

Water Pollution Crackdown Looms Over Towns

A state plan drives a feasibility study due May 1 1973 as several towns face costs to separate sewage systems. Robert Cottrill of the health department says long term separation may be allowed with time. Financing remains tight with few federal funds, prompting a cautious planning approach.

Legar Water Pollution Control Board Robert Cottrill State Department of Health Southeast Ohio Nelsonville Pomeroy Cottrill

Driver Flees Police In Logan Street Crash

Logan City Police investigated two accidents with no citations issued. Forest E. Chesser, 49, was north on Homer Avenue when a driver west on Second Street failed to stop and collided with his car. the other driver fled the scene. A hydrant break disrupted water service during repairs at N Market and Jennison where David A. Douglass aided a passing car before hitting the hydrant while turning.

Logan Forest E. Chesser Maple Ave Homer Avenue Second Street Chesser Auto N. Market Street Jennison Avenue David A. Douglass Market Street

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