Explosion at Diamond Fireworks Plant Harms Man and Son
An explosion at a Diamond fireworks building near Route 33 leveled part of a structure and damaged a trailer. John Hull Sr. 36 and his son John Jr. 10 were treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital for injuries. the trailer sustained extensive damage and debris spread over the hillside. Fire officials noted Hull had left the building where he worked and was returning home when the blast occurred around 9:30 p.m. The cause remains undetermined though authorities said hull had been handling black powder and a container near an electric saw, which was unplugged. Firefighters and deputies responded with multiple units and secured nearby explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hull Sr
Diamond
Nelsonville
Hull
John Jr
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Route 33
Glen-Gary
Hocking County Sheriff's
Laurel Run
Weather summary for Southeast Ohio and Lake Erie region
Tuesday forecast shows clear cool night with lows mid 40s, sunny Wednesday with highs mid to upper 60s. Extended outlook includes fair Thursday and Friday, possible showers Saturday. Northwest and lake areas cooler tonight, winds west to southwest 10 to 15 knots, seas around 3 feet.
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Atlantic
New England
Mid Atlantic
Ohio
West Lake Shore
East Lake Shore
West Central Central East Central
Lake Erie
National Hospital Notes Listing Dotted With Names
A long list of patient and family names appears in hospital notes from Athens and surrounding towns. Included are Mr and Mrs Perry of Athens with a daughter, and several other families from Chauncey Radcliff Pomeroy Nelsonville Middleport McArthur Guysville and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Perry
Athens
William Antle
Chauncey
Darlene McClain
Gary Markin
Radcliff
Lincoln Russell
Pomeroy
Kenneth Welch
Amy McDonald
Nelsonville
Effie Russell
Middleport
Nancy Martin
McArthur
Thomas Young
Guysville
Local names listed in case docket dismissals
Henry Shafer Shane Bruce both Glouster Route 3 Donald Calvert Buchtel Mrs Doris Sanders Trimble Mrs Jeannie Simonton Nelsonville Route 1 Theodore West Athens Route 2 Mrs Anna Lou Decker Murray City DISMISSED Mrs Joan Powell Mrs Iva Rutter Miss Tina Tolliver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shafer
Shane Bruce
Glouster
Donald Calvert
Buchtel
Doris Sanders
Trimble
Jeannie Simonton
Nelsonville
Theodore West
Athens
Anna Lou Decker
Murray City
Joan Powell
Iva Rutter
Tina Tolliver
Local Families Announce Newborns and Additions Across Communities
A list of births includes Mr and Mrs John Beck of Logan welcoming a daughter, Mr and Mrs Raymond Tennihill of Buchtel with a son, and several additions in Amesville Hemlock and Logan. Names include Richard L Starlin, Wanneta Woods, Marilyn Sparks, Juanita Harkless, Kathryn Adcock, Ethel Bratton, Deborah Harshman, Michael Colvin, Grace King, and Cynthia Auflick, reflecting family news across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beck
Logan
Raymond Tennihill
Buchtel
Richard L. Starlin
Amesville
Wanneta S Woods
Hemlock
Richard L. Davis
Marilyn Sparks
Juanita G. Harkless
Kathryn W. Adcock
Ethel Bratton
Deborah Harshman
Michael Colvin
Grace King
Cynthia Auflick
Local residents listed in scattered community notes
A roster of individuals including Samantha Hall and Dessie Kuhn plus many others from Cheshire Rutland Albany Syracuse and Minersville appears in a cluster of names. The list features multiple households and overlaps with several surnames such as Robinson Williams and Baker, suggesting a community directory or notice.
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Samantha Hall
Dessie Kuhn
Cheshire
Sharon Crouch
Lela Robinson
Lucil Diehl
Clarence Wickline
Racine
Hobart Templeton
Marion Hayes
Virgie Hudson
Norma Baker
Donald Calvert
Martha Robinson
Pomeroy
James Yeager
Maxine Brumley
Walter Mills
Sara Diddle
Middleport
Freeman Williams
Minersville
Iva Creameans
Rutland
James Hill
Albany
Darlene Duncan
Syracuse
Emergency runs reported by Athens fire squad
Emergency runs list include Mry Jeeis Frost, 27 Hooper St. to Opanes. Dwight Mutchier, 73, 78 Coowabia Ave. to O'Bleness. Terry Shirley, 69, Hartford to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Ola Calhoun, 51, New Haven to Holzer Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeeis Frost
Hooper St
Opanes
Dwight Mutchier
Coowabia Ave
O'Bleness
Terry Shirley
Hartford
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Ola Calhoun
New Haven
Holzer Medical Center
Three Injured In Wreck At Falls Two Road
The Hocking County Sheriff’s Department investigated a two car crash Sunday at 3 20 p m on Falls Two Road near the Falls Two Road 49 intersection. Driver Paul M Staney 24 of Lancaster and two passengers in James E Bennett’s car were treated and released at Holding Valley Community Hospital. A separate report says Hoy Householder of New Plymouth reported a weekend break in with a rifle three saws and a drill stolen valued at 650.
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Logan
Hocking County
Holding Valley Community Hospital
Hoy Householder
New Plymouth
Extension Sets Repairs Class At County Youth Center
County Cooperative Extension Service sponsors a free home repairs class Thursday 7 to 9 30 p m at the youth center auditorium. The session covers budget friendly electrical and plumbing fixes with no pre registration required. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Gas leak reported at Hocking Valley Motor Lodge scene
Nelsonville firemen were called to the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge near the Tri-County Vocational School about 5 p.m. Monday after a kitchen gas leak report. Firefighters checked the area but could find no leak.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley Motor Lodge
Tri-County
Hearst to serve seven year term at Pleasanton Prison Campus
Patricia Hearst will serve a seven year sentence at the Federal Youth Correction Center in Pleasanton California. The facility aims to resemble a college campus with dorms, recreation and education options while enforcing three main rules no drugs no sex and no escape. Hearst will be eligible for parole in 16 months and may wear street clothes and attend courses and socialize with other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
Calif
Patricia Hearst
U.S. Bureau of Prisons
Federal Youth Correction Center
Bill Meko
Miss Hearst
Alameda County
Community schedules fill Athens area clubs and groups
Dozens of meetings announced across Athens including noon luncheons at Baker Center State Room and Elks Lodge events. Circles meet at First United Methodist Church with various hostesses. NABA Athena Delphian and Homemakers Club hold programs. Public sessions include Athens League of Women Voters panel discussion and a Garden Club hobby night with silent auction.
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Green and White Club
Baker Center State Room
Athens Emblem Club
Elks Lodge
Paramuthia Lodge
Masonic Temple
First United Methodist Church
UMW
Lewis Hicks
Canterbury Drive
Lowell Howard
Briarwood
Wilson Norris
Church of the Good Shepherd
University Terrace
Homemakers Club
Adda Newell
First St
the Plains
Ohio University Inn
Athens League of Women Voters
John Lawrence
State League of Women Voters
Kenner Bush
Athens Messenger
Athens County
Helen Baker
Lawrence
Ohio
September Board of Trustees Session at Hocking Tech College
The September meeting of the Hocking Technical College Board of Trustees is set for 7.30 pm at the college. Members and attendees will review campus matters and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Technical College
FH Council To Sponsor Youth Show
The Federal Hocking High School Student Council will sponsor a Free Fare concert as part of the Young American Showcase. The youth musical group perform at Federal Hocking High School on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Tickets cost 2 50 at the door or 2 in advance.
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Federal Hocking High School
Study Club Year Opens at Burr Oak Lodge Dinner
The Progressive Study Club began its 1976-77 year with a dinner in the Cardinal Room at Burr Oak State Lodge. Mrs. Wanda Kittle led the prayer, and the arrangements committee included Miss Mabel LeFever Mrs. Enid Cox and Mrs. Edythe Vaughn.
Flower Pot and Radio Stolen From Athens Scene
Charles Ratigan of Athens Route 2 reported a CB radio valued at 120 dollars stolen from his car this morning near The OU Inn. Pete Couladis at 37 West State Street said a flower pot worth 10 dollars was taken from his porch. Police note several flower pots have disappeared from the west side in the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ratigan
Athens Route 2
Athens
OU Inn
Pete Couladis
State St
Syracuse Pool Project to Start in Syracuse
Syracuse announces construction of an Olympic size pool for 400 spectators near the municipal building on Route 124. Ground breaking is Sunday at 3 30 p m with first graders attending. The $140 000 recreational fund finances include a $112 000 HUD grant and about $14 000 village funds.
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Syracuse
Hornsby Construction Co
Coolville
Route 124
Housing and Urban Development
Reading Seminar Atoll Offers Parent Reading Course
Ohio University Office of Continuing Education presents a six session non credit course for parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The class meets Mondays 7 30 to 9 30 p m in Alden Library Children’s Library beginning Monday. Fee 15 dollars. Instructor Hazel Davis Federal Hocking Middle School. To register call 594-3361.
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Office of Continuing Education
Ohio University
Children’s Library of
Alden
Hazel Davis
Federal Hocking Middle School
Continuing Education Office
Tupper Hall
Chauncey Family Reunion Noted For 81 Year Old Attendee
Descendants of Henry Wilson gathered for a Chauncey reunion with many relatives listed including Steve and Alice Sorrell Orbiston and Chauncey at 81 as the oldest attendee. The turnout included Frank Liskey Scott Lovella Andrews Virgil Keiffer Robert Blackson Ronnie Wilson Mary Lou Susan Vernon and numerous Wilsons.
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Henry Wilson
Steve
Alice Sorrell
Orbiston
Frank Liskey
Scott
Lovella Andrews
Virgil Keiffer
Robert Blackson
Ronnie
Mark Wilson
Donal Vernon
Mary Lou
Susan Vernon
Frances McCollam
Evelyn Burchfield
Jum
Anita Sorrell
Raymond Wilson
Virgil Wilson
Lucy
Amos Sorrell
Adrienne
Bill Spencer
Karen
Debbie
Pam Stephanie
Billie Jo Spencer
Stevie Wilson
Susan Raine
Woodrow
Arvilla Wilson
Tom
Sandy
Heather Wilson
Tina
Ruth
Bob Sheley
Nick McClelland
Brenda
Alicia
Tom Bently
Carl A Holcomb
Carla Holcomb
Norma Jean McCloud
Grace Hall
James Johnston
Leila Shivers
Marge Wilson
Bert Holcomb
Joe Matthews
Annette
Carolyn
Connie Moore
Harold Wilson
Mary Beth
Donna Miller
Glen Sorrell
Chauncey
Death notices from Athens to Springfield area
Multiple death notices list ages, birthplaces, and survivors. Obituaries cover Adelbert Dodge in Athens and Mayme Huff in Point Pleasant, Jake Kurtzweig in Columbus, Eulah Mount in Bidwell, Claude Weldon in Jamestown, Clyde Littler in Springfield, and others with services and burial details at local funeral homes and cemeteries.
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Point Pleasant
Mayme J. Huff
Mason Blvd
Everett
Sallie Forney
Trinity United Methodist Church
Marie Gessner
Houston
Tex
Richard Startzman
Athens
Robert Startzman
Zanesville
Sallie Smith
Parkersburg
John Harkins
Baltimore
Grace Brown Mannington
W. Va
Chester Startzman
Walter Huff
Charles
Crow
Forrest Lawn Memory Park
Columbus
Bidwell
Eulah Mae Mount
Holzer Medical Center
I Huntington
John
Anna Hager Donahoe
Clyde Mount
Anna Mae Mitchell
Eulah J. Livingston
Richard
Clyde
Jack
Winford Donahoe
Princeton
Sam Donahoe
Chesapeake
Jim Donahoe
Huntington
Garney Woods
South Point
Ernstine Turner
Sally Follard
Madeline Riley
Emaline Taylor
Margaret
McCoy-Moore Funeral Home
Vinton
Logan Man Graduates Electronics Technician Degree
Donald Smith Jr Dicken Addition of Logan recently earned an electronics technician degree from Ohio Institute of Technology in Columbus. He made the dean's list in the last quarter. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith Sr and his grandmother Mrs. Alice Hills of Nelsonville attended, with friend Miss Carrie Remley of Columbus present.
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Logan — Donald Smith Jr
Dicken
Ohio Institute of Technology of Columbus
Donald Smith Sr
Alice Hills
Nelsonville
Don
Carrie Remley
Columbus
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Bob Photosilson Jr
Man
York
City
Danny Knight
Dale Wharton
Chees
Ohio University Geography Department
L. Colmer
O’bleness
John Koons
Robert Irwin
Elva Rogers
Harvey Cranmer
William Schoonover
Diane Lawson
Willa Brady
Robert Washburn
Pleasant Valley
Sandra Leach
Hubbert Alley
Orville Williamson
Peramelia Hoffman
Bernard Wallace
George Cottrill
Patricia Anderson
Simon Hayes
Clara Smith
Glenn Luikart
James McKenny
David Dillistone
Steve Dailey
Donald Workman
Howard Woodall
Ronda Grady
Raymond McCarty
Beth Rayburn
John Litchfield
Herman Anderson
Sammy Mayes
Jessie Johnson
John Roy
Rita Wheeler
Ruby Smith
Roy Turner
William Jeffers Jr
William Ramey Jr
Mount St. Mary
Hocking Valley
Veterans Memorial Admitted
Michael Hubbard
John Mayes
George Osler
Betty McKnight
Warren Baker
Timothy Skvprenko
Norma Curtis
Harry McFarland
Sadie
Athens Fire Squad
NEW Haven Squad
Patty
University of California Coed
Meko
Activites
Athens City
Canaan Grange
Glouster Boy Scouts
CFS
Glouster Trimble
Jacksonville
Nelsonville Emblem Club
Lois Circle
First Presbyterian Church
Mildred Roberts
JL Evans
the Plains Garden Club
Harold Winefordner
Whispering Pines Drive
FH Council
Atoll
Pomerey Ohve Pomerey Meson Bridge
Southeastern
Logan Monument Co., Inc
West Main St
Logen
Vinten
Legen
Obie
Adelbert Dodge
Adelbert
Albert) Dodge
Shade
Wilton
Forest
Anna Ketch Dodge
Frank Colburn
Hughes
Evangelist John Elswick
Burlingham Cemetery
Friends May Cay
Mayme Huff
Jake Kurtzweig
Heritage House
College Ave
Sophia) Silverman
Joseph
Ida) Libman
Bessie
Alfred
Cleveland
American Heart Association
Ulah Mount
Claude Weldon
Jamestown
Claude Magwater Weldon
Cora Pierce Weldon
The
Mechanics Uniform Rental
Dayton
Eagles Lodge
VFW
Dorothy) Adams
Sanford, Fla
Robert
Toy Ann) Taylor
Lewisburg
Max Allen Weldon
Orient
Celia South
Etta Knight
Letha Alio
Christa Garvey
California
Kelly
Kim
Karen Taylor
van Fossen
Maplewood Cemetery
Clyde Littler Sr
Springfield
Clyde Littler
Mercy Hospital
Luella Lee Littler
Littlers Bakery
United Methodist Church
Knights of Pythia Lodge
Harley
Poland
Clarence
Phoenic
Ariz
Bob Littler Sr
Clyde Littler Jr
Mary Elizabeth Click
Elizabeth Howe Littler
Hilber
Herbert
Mabel
Littleton Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Logan Man
Tech School
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