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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1975

Page

3

Ransom Probe Ties Dayton Suspects to Emoff Killing

Dayton and Columbus authorities continue to unravel the kidnapping and murder of furniture executive Lester C. Emoff. A yellow car linked to the abduction was recovered in Columbus, and $200,000 was found near Hoover Reservoir. Suspects Willis Leroy Herman Lee Moore and Albert Lee Scott Jr. face aggravated murder, kidnapping and extortion charges, with Scott leading to Emoff’s body.

Dayton Ohio Lester C. Emoff Columbus Emoff Robert FBI James Carr Hoover Reservoir Carr Emma Thomas Willis Leroy Nicole Miller Dayton Po Lice Montgomery County Sheriff's Department Leroy Herman Lee Moore Albert Lee Scott Jr Montgomery County Scott Moore

Kent State shooting testimony by Del Corso disclosed

Former Ohio Adjutant General Sylvester Del Corso testified to a federal grand jury that Ohio National Guardsmen were not justified in firing on Kent State University demonstrators on May 4, 1970. The Plain Dealer reported the testimony as learned from its cop yrighted source.

Cleveland, Ohio the Plain Dealer Ohio Sylvester del Corso National Kent The Plain Dealer del Corso

Vinton Grand Jury Returns 14 Indictments

The Vinton County grand jury returned fourteen indictments against eleven people, eight involving alleged illegal drug activity. Homer Curry of McArthur faces two counts for maintaining a vehicle for illegal hallucinogens and selling hallucinogens, with Daniel Goodwin also named in two indictments.

Vinton Grand Jury Homer Curry McArthur Daniel Goodwin Mike Teresa Tackett Hamden Maurice Zumut Wellston Glenn Haley Melvin Catterson Jacob Barney McArth

Hospital notes list patients and discharges regionwide

The page lists admissions in Buckeye Lake Nelsonville Glouster and Athens area including Mr and Mrs Marlin Erwin and many others. It notes discharges of multiple patients and mentions specific towns and routes. It also covers indictments and a Gallipolis fire with damages and no injuries and references a Kent State shooting grand jury testimony related to Gov Rhodes and Del Corso.

Gallipolis Frank Westfall Bulnville-Addison Road James Northrup

Southeast Ohio Weather Update and Regional Forecasts

Yesterday's high reached 72 with a 41 low today. Humidity at 9 am stood at 93 percent. Precipitation yesterday none. this month 6.85 inches, normal 2.88. year to date 38.13 inches, departure 10.56 above normal. Sun set 7:16 pm. Barometer 30.19 inches. Forecasts: Southeast Ohio and adjoining areas show chances of showers tonight and Tuesday, with highs 70 to 75 and lows 50 to 55. Regional summaries cover West Lake Shore, East Lake Shore, West Central, East Central, and Kentucky variations with generally highs 70s, rain chances 10-30 percent, and cooler nights.

Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer U.S Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore West Central Central Southwest East Central Kentucky Pennsylvania West Virginia

Court notices list speeding and DWI cases across multiple towns

Defendants including Rickie Gill and Floyd Martin appear on speeding and driving while intoxicated charges with fines from 9 to 150 dollars plus jail time. Other entries cover felonious assault bound over to grand jury, mooted divorces and alimony requests, and a man pleading guilty to sale of hallucinogenic drugs.

Rickie Gill Little Hocking Floyd Martin Belpre Thomas Savory Stow Joseph White Minersville Jerry Hamilton Circleville Charles Burns Marvin Craig Pomeroy Clinton Donovan Alexandria Lawrence Nelson Hemlock Grove George Rogers Middleport Charles Lambert Rutland Donald Nash Marvin Cremeans Coolville James Powell Buchtel Common Pleas Michael Nolan

Woman Hurt When Car Struck Utility Pole on Hooper Street

Athens police said 24 year old Jan Shea of F-8 Athens Apartments was driving a car coasted down a hill on Hooper Street Sunday afternoon, ran off the road and struck a utility pole. She was admitted to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital with head and chest pains.

Hooper Street Athens Jan Shea F-8 O’bleness Memorial Hospital

Sleeping smoker starts dorm fire in East Green room 201

Athens firemen report a sleeping occupant of Room 201 in Biddle Hall East Green dorm began a fire by smoking in bed. Damian Logan woke, threw the burning sleeping bag from the window, and no damage occurred.

Biddle Hall Athens East Green Damian Logan

Emergency runs reported by Athens Fire Squad

Sunday calls at 2:05 p.m. reveal injury to Jan Shea 24 from Athens Apartments F 8 after vehicle crash from Hooper Street to O'Bleness. At 2:07 a.m. Karen Fox 18 of 130 Treadley Hall is ill en route to O'Bleness.

Jan Shea Athens Apartments Hooper Street O’bleness Karen Fox Treadley Hall

Community notices and club meetings in Athens County

Parents Without Partners hosts fall gathering at 8 p.m. in Church of the Good Shepherd lounge with Greg Black on wills. Woman's Music Club meets at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Selleck. Hi-Lo Social Club at Nellie Cooley’s home. Glouster Kiwanis luncheon at noon. Friends of the Trisolini Gallery talk on Burmese art with Dr and Mrs. Cady at 9:30 a.m. Cub Scouts meet 7:30 p.m. Albany Elementary. Boy Scouts meet 6 p.m. at Scout Building Glouster.

Parents Without Partners Church of the Good Sheperd University Terrace Greg Black Wills Woman's Music Club Richard Selleck Phillips Lane Hi-Lo Nellie Cooley N. Lancaster St Green and White Club Baker Center Friends of the Trisolini John F. Cady Albany Glouster

Area death notices list multiple obituaries across Nelsonville area

The notice column reports deaths in Nelsonville Logan Waverly and Gallia County areas. Names include Bryan Schall Leonard H Lacey Miss Mary L Neff Hanna Ann Lehman Arthur F Carsey Charlie Campbell Louise Pestalitz Mary A Parker Elizabeth Hatten and others with services planned at Johnson Funeral Home Leonard-Lyke Funeral Home and local cemeteries. Survivors include spouses siblings children and grandchildren with funeral times and call details.

Obituary Notices Walter E. Hardman of Springfield

Walter E. Hardman 54 of 48 Lehigh Dr Springfield Ohio died Sunday morning of a heart attack. He attended Bellmeade United Methodist Church and died at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He is survived by wife Mary Orhood and two sons Charles and Harold. He leaves six sisters and two brothers. Services and burial will be at Austin Richard Memorial Funeral Home Springfield. Wilcoxen Funeral Home Point Pleasant handled arrangements.

Nelsonville Bryan Schall Cole Road New Richmond Athens County Charles Olive Adams Schall United Mine Workers of American Eagles Aerie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post William Guysville Walter Chicago Ill Fred Texas Daisy Hogel Isabelle Johnson Funeral Home Walter Shafer Green Lawn Cemetery Leonard Lacey Logan Leonard H. Lacey Union Furnace Athens Mental Health Center Sara Belle Clark Lacey Natco Co Haydenville Lacey Athens Seventh-Day Adventist Church Lawrence Orient Clarence Reynoldsburg Veda Banfield Clayton Janet) Accord Leroy Dorothy) Beougher Hebron Edward Ruth) Botts Pleasantville Margaret Cragg Lancaster Gladys Kelly Campbell Hazel Eden Lacey Leonard-Lyke Gerard Seton Fairview Church Hanna Lehman Hanna Ann Lehman Harper St Russell Nursing Home Albany Hocking County Stephen and Anise Wilson Lent Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Naoma Gastin Owasso, Mich Kathryn Camp Fredericktown Ruth Smith Tiffin Edith Taylor Meredith Boulder Mont Clyde Shakopee Minn Max Lent Columbus Amos Donald Ray Charles Lent Willa Gustin John Minsker Smith Chapel Cemetery Logan Arthur Carsey Logan Arthur F. Carsey Eldon Ave Hart and Mary FE. Bowersock Carsey Kevin Lee Cheryl Mason Sandra Speelman George Samuel Carsey Huntington W. Va Hester Huffines Marjorie Huston Roberts Funeral Home Roger L. Fidler Oak Grove Cemetery Charlie Campbell Gallipolis Crown City Gallia County John Sarah Stevers Campbell Emaline Branfield Campbell Ewing Garrett Vance Lee Dunbar Sidney Ostrander Waugh-Halley- Wood Alfred Halley Ridgelawn Mercerville Louise Pestalitz Ashland Curtis Eva Carter Clark William Clark Atlanta Point Pleasant Walter E. Hardman Lehigh Springfield Ohio Bellmeade United Methodist Church Pleasant Valley Hospital Ruben Gertrude Grube Hardman Mary Orhood Hardman Harold Hardman Francis Dyer Minnie Burks Grace Hupp Helen Hamilton Mary Erlewise Long Bottom Betty Dickens Ralph Hardman East Liberty Chester Hardman Austin Richard Memorial Funeral Home Wilcoxen

Hearst case widens as new team aids escape suspect

Miss Hearst and the Harrises were sheltered by a new team including Kathleen Soliah and her brother Steve. Scott drove Hearst westward. All were arrested in San Francisco last week. Hearst faces a hearing in San Francisco as psychiatrists assess her mental state amid continuing judicial scrutiny. Lawye r Terence Hallinan seeks hospital testing for Hearst with F Lee Bailey joining the defense. California officials warn prominent residents after a list found in the Harrises apartment.

Miss Hearst Harrises California Kathleen Soliah Steve Scott Wendy Yoshimura Steve Soliah San Francisco Terence Hallinan U.S. District Court Oliver Carter Hallinan F. Lee Bailey The Chicago Tribune

Intruder Breaks Skylight At Trinity United Methodist Church

Police report a break in at Trinity United Methodist Church with an intruder entering the balcony and breaking a skylight. Glass shattered into the main auditorium during a window between 11 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. The Rev. R. W. Faulkner noted the event but details of motive remain unclear.

Logan Trinity United Methodist Church R. W. Faulkner

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