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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1975

Page

9

Family learns fate of Josephs Disease affecting many kin

More than 100 descendants of Antone Joseph carry a fatal hereditary neurological disorder. At an Oakland clinic led by Dr. William Nyhan and Dr. Robert Rosenburg, families were tested and counseled about a single-gene condition with a 50 percent transmission risk per birth.

Stephen Fox Associated Press Oakland, Calif Antone Joseph Joseph William Nyhan University of California At Nyhan Robert Rosenburg University of Texas National Genetic Foundation of New York Rosemary Silva Silva David Balis Foundation Harold Herber San Jose Herber Violet Weldon Redding

Drilling Firm Loses $55,000 in Equipment in Meigs County Theft

Police say thieves stole vehicles and gear from Roger Adams Drilling Co. in Racine totaling about $55,000 including a 1975 maroon Chevrolet C-60 truck with license plate 11 F 540 a low boy valued at 22 000 and a John Deere bulldozer at 21 000. The crime was discovered at 7 am after last seen Sunday evening near the Adams lot. FBI notified and case entered national crime computer.

Maynard Hartenback Adams Company FBI National Crime

Multiple Offenders Charged In County Court Docket

A long list of defendants appeared in Hocking County cases ranging from speeding and open container to assault and burglary. Notable names include Henry L Kimbrough Jr 20 Athens Route 2 and Charles B Ratigan 45 Athens Route 2 with various charges and fines. Other individuals faced fines restitution jail time or license suspensions with multiple open container and intoxication convictions noted. Bond forfeitures and civil filings also listed among the docket items.

Henry L. Kimbrough Jr Columbus Charles B. Ratigan Athens Barbara Ann Leonard Terry A. Cain Albany Larry G. Kline Nelsonville Thomas C. Nagley Parks Hall Grant A. Michael the Plains Christopher E. Kuhn Chillicothe Mark L. Wilson Norman Fisher Jr Mentor Sheriff's Department William Klein Bromley Hall Richard Petak James L. Doughty James D. Weaver W. Mulberry St Chery Beth Comar Washington Hall Kenneth C. Wald Washington St Joseph G Phillips Springfield Mark Dennis Hague Northfield Kevin P. McCracken Donny Ray Hickman New Marshfield Dale Richard Schleppi Groveport Tommy Tucker Donald G. Steen Thornville Roger L. Edwards New Plymouth Hocking County Common Pleas Court

Lancaster defendants convicted on driving violations

Charles Lambee 21 of Lancaster convicted for driving while suspended with a $500 fine and 90 days in county jail. Karen E. Kline 26 of Lancaster found guilty for permitting an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle with a $100 fine and 30 days in jail with 25 suspended. Emerson R. Hoyd 24 of Haydenville.

Terry Walsh Third St Logan Christopher W. Alberry Robert E. Hatfield Jr Anna Joyce Haning Nelsonville Charles Lambee Lancaster Karen E. Kline Emerson R. Hoyd Haydenville

Weather Summary for Southeastern Ohio and Regions

Tuesday forecast shows clouds with a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain, cooler highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s, and extended cool fair conditions through Saturday. The Ohio readings note a 82 percent humidity at 9 a.m. and precipitation totals this year and month. Other regions report similar clouds and cooler temperatures with scattered showers and varying chances of rain.

Ohio West Lake Shore East Lake Shore West Central Central Southwest East Central Southeast West Virginia Panhandle

Emergency medical runs listed for Athens and New Haven squads

Athens fire squad reports several ambulance calls including Doris Skeens 32 fainting 16 W Union St to O'Bleness Sue Spaun Huntington W Va breathing difficulty James Biffle Jr Racine route 2 head injury to Veterans Memorial James Racine route 2 nose bleed to Holzer Norman Lemasters 75 Mason Lula Fitzpatrick Mason to Holzer Mike Boyer 23 Mason to Pleasant Valley Floyd Bush 45 New Haven to Pleasant Valley multiple time stamps and destinations across the weekend.

Sue Spaun Huntington W. Va Veterans Memorial James Biffle Jr Racine James Holzer Norman Lemasters Mason Pleasant Valley Lula Fitzpatrick Mike Boyer New Haven Floyd Bush

Meigs County Crash In Heavy Fog Injures Two

In Meigs County two men were hurt when Randall Bright and Charles McGrath collided after Bright failed to stop for a parked pickup on Route 7 in heavy fog. Bright sought treatment later. McGrath was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Pomeroy Meigs County Bright

Vandals Break Windows in 12 Buildings in Logan

Logan police report 12 buildings had windows broken overnight by vandals using a pellet or BB gun. Targets included residences and businesses on Hunter Street Main Street West Second Street Front Street Orchard Street and several named establishments such as Shake Shoppe J&J Sales Cardinal Mini Mart Belville body shop Belville Motor Car Co Wooden Shoe Tavern Logan Glass Co Swaim's 76 Station East School and Nu Way Laundry.

Logan Hunter Main West Second Front Orchard Streets Jeff Levering W. Hunter Shake Shoppe J&j Sales Cardinal Mini Mart Ford Hack Auto Supply Co Belville Body Shop Belville Motor Car Co Wooden Shoe Tavern Logan Glass Co Swaim's 76 Station East School Nu Way Laundry

Community Fraternal and Scout Meetings List

A roundup of local organizational meetings in Meigs County and surrounding towns. Includes Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts events at Albany Elementary School and Scout Building, RAM at Albany Masonic Temple, Athens Stamp Club at May Avenue, and post meetings at Glouster Moose Hall and Pythian Building. Also notes Eckankar lecture at Baker Center and various auxiliary and lodge gatherings with times and venues.

Albany Glouster Athens RAM Phi Mu Robert Burson Canterbury Minear Chapter OES Guysville Glouster Lodge F&am Masonic Temple Women of the Moose Glouster Moose Hall Trimble Township VFW Jacksonville Eagles Hall Nelsonville Assembly International Order of Rainbow Girls Public Square Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Lake Hope Drive

Thefts Reported In Wellston Police Blotter

Wellston police investigate three thefts over the weekend. A home on 410 N Michigan Ave was entered and tools fishing gear and other items were taken. The Wellston Wonder Wash on 13th Street was burglarized for undetermined money from machines opened with a key. William Stewart on Lake Alma Road reported tools a radio and other equipment valued at $300 missing.

Wellston Robin Matthews Michigan Ave Wellston Wonder Wash 13Th Street William Stewart Lake Alma Road

Windows Hit By Vandals in Middleport District

Middleport schools and the business district were vandalized over the weekend as windows were shot with pellet guns. Police Chief J J Cremeans announced a $100 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction, with confidential handling of tips.

Middleport J.J. Cremeans Cremeans

Wahama Band Rated Superior at Tri-State Festival

Wahama High School Marching Band earned a superior rating at the Tri-State Marching Band Festival in Huntington despite a confusing day. The band faced a canceled invitation, eligibility issues, and performed as an honor unit, receiving praise and a standing ovation from peers.

Mason Huntington Charles Yeage Ashland Yeago Marshall University White Falcon Wahama Richard Beasley Jefferson City, Tenn Charles Minelli Ohio University West Virginia Bristol Tenn Tom Phillips

Birth of a Daughter to Angulo Family in Athens

Mrs. Jose Angulo and husband welcome a daughter in Athens. Hospital notes list Admitted Bruce Turrill Joan Grabb and Jerome among staff and attendees.

Jose Angulo Athens Bruce Turrill Joan Grabb Jerome

Lost calf rounded up by city police

A lost Hereford was chased from State Route 278 to Canal Madison and Washington Streets in Nelsonville. Police Chief Max Valkinburg and Mike Patton plus citizens corralled it on the Peoples Bank lot and placed it in a former city hall garage as ownership was investigated.

Nelsonville West Washington Street Max Valkinburg Mike Patton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Canal Street Madison Washington Streets Patton Madison-Washington Street Peoples Bank City Hall

Racine Emergency Squad Announces New Phone Numbers

Racine Emergency Squad members will distribute phone stickers on Wednesday and Friday with new numbers 949-2121 949-2619 and 949-2228. Donations to the department may be given to the members.

Racine

Mount St. Mary Admits and Dismissals List

The notice lists admitted students including Mount St. Mary and individuals such as Leonard Newlun Mrs. Charlotte Pickett both of Nelsonville and others from Columbus Logan Glouster and surrounding areas. Names of dismissed include Ruth Bishop Robert Skinner and several others from Nelsonville Logan and nearby towns.

Leonard Newlun Charlotte Pickett Nelsonville Jacklyn Mohney Columbus Gertrude Timblin Guysville Anita J. McDonald

Local Society Names Read in Marriage and Funeral Notices

Mrs. Willie Cook Mrs. Lee Morrison Ernest Grimm Elmer Henson Amy Roush Mrs. Jack Wheeler William Robertson Bertha Russell Bessie Elrod Mrs. John Likens Allen Jeffers Mrs. Mur Kiggins and son Mrs. David Chapman and son appear in a series of society notices highlighting names linked to weddings, obituaries, and family announcements.

Willie Cook Lee Morrison Ernest Grimm Elmer Henson Amy Roush Jack Wheeler William Robertson Bertha Russell Bessie Elrod John Likens Allen Jeffers Mur! Kiggins and Son David Chapman

Local names listed in county court notice

The document lists individuals from multiple towns including Middleport Racine Pomeroy Long Bottom Syracuse and others such as George Daylong James Braley Dores Arnold Debra Cleland Berth Garnes Jimmy Biffle Vinton Jones Clara Lavender George Circle Minnie Johnson Betty Donovan Myrtle Clark Tommy Ferguson Lovie Watson Orland Floyd Richard Duckworth Mary Van Meter Sarah Wells Clarence Spitt Deanna Cundiff William McKnight Christine Branham

George Daylong Middleport James Braley James Fugate Dores Arnold Pomeroy Debra Cleland Berth Garnes Jimmy Biffle Racine Vinton Jones Long Bottom Clara Lavender Syracuse George Circle Minnie Johnson Betty Donovan Myrtle Clark Tommy Ferguson Lovie Watson Orland Floyd Richard Duckworth Mary van Meter Sarah Wells Clarence Spitt Deanna Cundiff William McKnight Christine Branham

Also Mentioned on This Page

James W. Hanover Michigan State University Hanover MSU Court News Rayous H. Willison New Lexington Glen H. Woods Nancy C. Demitt Morrow Jeffrey L. Kryk Salem Lawrence R. Pipscomb Hemlock Grove Cinda A. Quinn Clifford L. Sawyer Robert E. Thie Hocking County Hearing Lindsey E. Scott Front St Kenny Malinowski Front Street Ronald Greenbaum Donnie L. Danison David E. Mayles Peggy M. Roach Rockbridge Avery J. Tracht Dayton Steven E. Hiles Sunbury Geraldine A. Woodard Ridgeville Gladys H. Stout Laurelville Paul Adolph Elm Court David A. Dowell Meigs County Common Pleas Harold Brown Harry and Maria McGinnis Letart Barbara Roush Nationwide Insurance Co Delbert F. Canter Jackson Roger Castor Hamden Meigs Mark Anthony Pierce Lisa Herald John Olaf Atkins Jr Pataskala Linda Sauvage Patrick Hill Nancy Thompson National Weather Service Great Lakes Colorado Oklahoma Texas Perry County Fred Edward Kasler Patricia Lynn Greathouse Shawnee Thomas Randy Ellis New Lex Marilyn Kay Knox Lance Kirkpatrick Lavina Marie Peyton David Michael Ridenour Glenford Mary Ruth Combs Cecil Wayne Glenmann Jeanell Fox Junction City Gary Wayne Storts Roseville Deborah Lynn Green Walter and Blench Carney Rodney E Kathleen Lacey R. E. Huston William E Marion Moore Hocking-Athens-Perry Norma Jean Harris Howard Joseph Harris Crooksville Thomas P. Jenkins Karma Jean Jenkins Somerset Pamela K. Glass James Edward Glass Corning Denny Harper Aunda Harper Ellison Hood Ethel Hood Ethel George Elaine Marie Blanc Taylor Richard Alvin Taylor Elaine Marie Blanc Terri Jo Sowers Jones Steven Jones Board of Public Affairs Mac Cleland Delmer Cubbison Coolville Delmer G. Cubbison Selby General Hospital Marietta Troy Two Jonathan Ida Thorpe Cubbison Cubbison Clyde Sylvia) Smith White Funeral Home Walter Carney Ireland Cemetery Parker Services Chester Mary A. Parker Rawlings-Coats Herbert Grate Doris Bumgardner Doris Hoskins Bumgardner Athens County Connett United Methodist Church Max Robert Diane) McDonald Debra Bumgardner Michael William Mark Kenneth Hoskins Arizona Paul Hoskins Deanville Robert Hoskins Ruth Sengal Wanda Ervin Bertha Hoskins Delbert Hoskins Johnson Funeral Home William Alison Connett Cemetery Athens Fire Squad Doris Skeens W. Union St O'Bleness Racine Squad Mason Squad Gettle Nelsonville Lions Club Charles Gettle W. Franklin Sr Harold Ted) Winigman Pomeroy Lodge the Messenger Tues O’ Bleness Birth Marion Elliott Edmond Settle Gene Erwin Archie Williamson Marion Gretz Chauncey James Fauver Leon Woodrow Sigler Dorothy Kathleen Bond Charles Spaulding Charles Morrison Buchtel Betty Yates Radcliff Terri Smith Glenn Tenney Betty Clark Elmer Fuller Paula Easler Rex Roach Clayton Pittman Lori Crossen Mount St. Mary Ruth Bishop Robert Skinner Hocking Valley John Bulstrom Ronald Darnell Raymond Turner Danny Kline Joseph Foltz Paul Galvin James Ronk Freida Willige Audrey Hunter John Taylor Marklin Erwin Earl Loomis Veterans Memorial Admitted Southeastern Huntington Ley Logan Monument Co., Inc West Mein St Logan, Ohio
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