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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1977
Page
7
McArthur Vint on County investigator James Wooddell resigned effective Oct 7 citing lack of cooperation and knowledge from Sheriff Ronald Davis and his department. Wooddell alleged political influence and poor procedures hindered good law enforcement. Davis dismissed the critique and urged direct discussion.
Nelsonville's water improvement plan gains a second federal boost with a $334,500 Public Works grant approved on site by U.S. Rep Clarence Miller. The city had earlier secured a $360,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant, bringing total federal funds to $894,500. No local match is required for the latest award.
Local groups list Wednesday evening gatherings across Athens Meigs and Glouster including Al-Anon at Church of the Good Shepherd 64 University Terrace NABA and Emblem Club events at Mulligan Road and 39 Grosvenor Street Athena Delphian and Canaan Grange organize talks and auctions Volunteer groups meet at various venues with activities from potluck to silent auctions and speakers in the evening Many organizations schedule officers elections charity drives youth activities and educational programs in community halls temples and clubs throughout the district
Southeast Ohio forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with highs 70 to 75 and a 10 percent chance of rain through Wednesday. Extended outlook calls for fair Thursday and a chance of showers Friday and Saturday with highs in the upper 60s to 70s and lows in the 40s and 50s.
A three day Legislative Update 1977 Parents Rights Workshop on Oct 7 9 examines laws and policies affecting the handicapped. Dr. Elsie Helsel directs with Ohio University centers and several disability organizations as sponsors. Registration details are at Office of Workshops 301 Tupper Hall 594 6851. Glouster Scout Registration Tonight at Jacksonville church 6 30 to 7 30 for new and returning Cubs.
A compiled list of hospital notes includes individuals from Athens such as Carol Simmons Walter Jones Carolyn Trueman Dorthea Coey and Rick Hunter with others from Nelsonville Shade McArthur Logan Rick Mack Edith Jordan John Rowe and more including Margie Kosik John Ferry Tonya Wagner Minnis Elliott Toni Gwilym and Paula Miller. The notes also reference Bethel Christian and several connected family members and patrons across the region.
A Mount St. Mary admission notice lists numerous individuals and spouses from towns including Chauncey Glouster Nelsonville and Athens. The record names Miss Billie Drescher Mrs Joyce Smith and many others alongside relatives and accompanying family members.
A roster of individuals including Wilma Riggs David Deem Racine Milo Guthrie George Bet zing New Philadelphia Dale Hensley Marvin McGuire Robert DiVietro Peter Butcher McArthur Evetta Bechtle Middleport and others Jeanie Roush Grace Gloeckner James Steele Betty Spawn Virginia Musser Paul Burns Audria Arnold Floyd Bush Wilma Parmelee Clara Paulson.
On Monday at 10 24 a m Walter Jones 37 of 16 Maple St was transported to O Bleness after a previous back injury. Cindy Weeks 20 of 422 True House was taken to O Bleness with severe back pains from Sunday night. Betsy Rosenberg 18 of 224 Brown Hall had an asthma attack Sunday night. Joy Zablotsky 18 of 236 Bush Hall was transported to O Bleness with stomach pains after a late Saturday shift.
The Meigs County Regional Planning Commission will hold an industrial meeting on October 24. The industrial site committee will confer with counterpart committees from Athens County in the coming week. Committee members are Theron Johnson Orion Roush and Charles Blakeslee.
The Miller High School choir in Hemlock is raising funds by selling M M candy at 50 cents per 2.1 oz box and light bulbs at 2.50 per box. They aim to raise 1 500 dollars for robes and risers and will sell through Oct 5. Call 394 2426 8 45 am to 12 30 pm or 347 4871 6 am to 3 pm to order.
Meigs County deputies report a night incident in Pomeroy Route 3 where two dogs were wounded by .22 caliber bullets. A collie owned by Randall Wilson was killed, and a beagle owned by Fred Karshner was wounded. A television set was stolen from Salem Center School during the same period.
A dance event at the Glouster Moose Hall on Saturday from 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m for members and guests with a 1 00 admission per person. Music by the Junior Norman Band.
Mrs. Helen Docie hosted the Loyal Berean Class gathering at her Broad Street home with con hostess Mrs. Mildrey Houge. Evelyn Vernon led opening prayer. Eva Zimmer presented a devotional on Rahab the Harlot. Guest Eva Grubbs spoke on mission work in Rhodesia Africa and displayed local crafts.
The Jacksonville Mothers Club met at Mary Ann Dupler's home and welcomed new member Delores Zesinger. They scheduled a bake sale and rummage sale on October 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sixth Street, with each contributor pricing their items. Donations are welcome. The October meeting will be October 12 at Marilyn Holbert's home, co-hosted by Sue Ann Bolin.
In Nelsonville, thieves stole a $350 television from the damaged Adams residence at 513 Chestnut Street. Fire damage earlier caused about $13,000 in losses. Police also noted the theft of $600 cash and a bicycle valued at $50 from Debbie Smith’s home at 53 Clinton Street.
Cathy Simms from the Corporation for Health Education in Appalachian Ohio spoke at a Council for Exceptional Children meeting. The next meeting on transactional analysis is scheduled for Oct 6 in Marietta.
A lawsuit filed in Meigs Common Pleas Court by Elberfeld's Store in Pomeroy seeks to recover 1149.09 dollars from Sam Lewis of Pomeroy.
Mrs E Wilma McCarley 81 of Rio Grande died Monday in Houston Nursing Home. She leaves two daughters and two grandchildren with services at Calvary Cemetery Rio Grande. Donations to Simpson United Methodist Church Building Fund. Lewis Holbrook 69 of Fresher Helber Road Logan funeral services revised to Church of Christ in Christian Union Kingston with burial at Bethel Cemetery.
Gordon McAfee aged 34 of Athens Route 3 was treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a crash on County Road 10 near Route 50W. Deputies say he fell asleep, struck a bridge, left the road, hit a tree, backed away, traveled 100 feet, then went into a ditch.
A stove fire in Crook Hall dorm room 330 burned food and caused 40 dollars in damage before firefighters arrived. Separate calls reported a natural gas leak, a burning trash can, and a malfunctioning washing machine. Also notices funeral services for Phyllis White and William Workman led to obituaries noting family details and burial plans.
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