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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1963

Page

8

Meigs Hospital Lease Terminated Amid Unclear Next Steps

The Meigs County Hospital Commission ends its lease with Meigs Memorial Hospital Inc. effective May 1 1963. Aimed to safeguard patient care if termination affects treatment, the board of trustees discusses potential actions and reorganization while legal steps loom. Presiding officer Hugh Custer led the meeting as Theodore Reed relinquished the chair, with six members voting yes and Jacobs voting no.

Meigs County Hospital Commission Meigs Memorial Hospital, Inc Meigs County Board of Commissioners Meigs County Hospital H. W. Ewing Meigs Memorial Hospital Frank W. Porter Hospital Board of Trustees Hugh Custer Chaiman Theodore Reed Hospital Commission H. E Shields Robert Thompson Thomas Crow, Jr Freeland Norris Dr. Pickens Russell Cullums Jacobs

Hospital News Briefs Include Newborns and Admissions

A list from Holzer Hospital reports multiple births with families named from Gallipolis Middleport and New Haven. It lists admitted patients in various routes and towns, and a group dismissed, with a note that blood was used Monday totaling five pints.

G. L. McGuire C. V. Tippie M. B. Freeman J. R. Carriveau Ray Dahl J. R. Johnson Stephen Moody Karla Jo Sullivan Debra Fisher

Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes Snapshot

A list of names including Marguerite Durst from Middleport, Henry Balser of Racine, Celia Hite from Middleport, and others such as Lottie Sheffield Lloyd Nice Clara Murray Erma Rottgen Mary Bacon and Dora Heaton.

Marguerite Durst Middleport Henry Balser Racine Celia Hite Lottie Sheffield Lloyd Nice Clara Murray Erma Rottgen Mary Bacon Dora Heaton

Middleport School Bands to Perform Concert

Beginning and intermediate bands of Middleport School present a concert at Middleport High School auditorium at 7 30 p m on April 23 directed by Eugene Gherke the instrumental instructor.

Middleport Middleport School Middleport High School Eugene Gherke

Meigs County Meetings At Home and Glass Plant

Members of the Syracuse Third Wednesday Home Demonstration Club meet at 9 a.m. at Mrs. Carroll Norris home then tour the Blemco Glass Co. near Huntington. The April club meeting is canceled. Group I at Middleport Presbyterian Church meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Harold Sauer home with co hosts Mrs. Lewis Saver Jr and Mrs. Rodney Sauer.

Syracuse Carroll Norris Blemco Glass Co Huntington Middleport Presbyterian Church Harold Sauer Lewis Saver, Jr Rodney Sauer

One Person Injured In Truck Car Mishap In Pomeroy

Damage occurred to two vehicles on E Main Street when a truck driven by Pearl Mora Pomeroy turning onto Spring Ave was struck by a westbound car driven by John Hite 39 Middleport. Celia Hite passenger was admitted to Meigs General Hospital for observation.

Pomeroy E. Main St Pearl Mora E. Main Spring Ave John Hite Middleport Celia Hite Hite Meigs General Hospital

Mights to Observe Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clarence Might celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Depot Street home from 2 to 4 p m on Sunday. They married April 19 1913 at Squire George Lasher s home. Might a retired farmer and church member formerly served as Sunday School superintendent at Bradford Church of Christ. Relatives and friends are invited.

Rutland Clarence Might Depot St Squire George Lasher Might Bradford Church of Christ

Meigs Commissioners Plan For Road Work

The Meigs County Board of Commissioners authorized bids for double seal coating of 20.3 miles of county roads with bids due by May 6. Roads include County Roads 28 46 36 53 and 26. Four resignations from the Meigs County Hospital Commission were accepted with letters of commendation planned.

Meigs Commissioners Pomeroy Meigs County Board of Commissioners County Rd Beaver Corner Bashan Rd Sumner Rd Wippel Rd Flatwoods

Mason County Men Held To Grand Jury

Two Mason County men were held to the grand jury on a paternity suit charge after being arraigned before Justice of the Peace in Point Pleasant.

Mason County Point Pleasant Elmer Grueser Lester Ernest Zimmerman Camp Conley James F. Roush New Haven

Easter weekend visitors and local court fines report

Pomeroy residents hosted guests over Easter weekend including Mr and Mrs Homer P Galloway Love City and Mr and Mrs Walter B Harris Other visitors came from Memphis Waverly and Columbus with families Also listed are court actions including bonds fines and jail for overweight and driving violations and license issues in several counties.

Homer P. Galloway Love City Walter B. Harris P. K. Russell Paula Kay C. W. Karrick Memphis Tenn J. C. Karrick Mark Waverly Harold Voglesong Melinda Portsmouth Charles Snider William Betz Sandy Hilliard

Two Infants Christened By Church

Two infants were christened at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Middleport Easter Sunday. Anthony Lewis, son of Larry and Mrs. Lewis, received baptism with godparents Mrs. John Dennison and Gilbert Zwilling. Mary Ann Miller, daughter of George and Mrs. Miller, also was christened with godparents Kevin Dailey and Mrs. Larry Lewis. Various relatives attended both ceremonies.

Middleport Chris Anthony Lewis Larry Lewis Sacred Heart Catholic Church John Dennison New Martinsville Gilbert Zwilling Donald Horak St. John Vianney Seminary Bloomingdale George Horak Barbara Janet Carolyn Lisa Scotty Lewis Mary Ann Miller George Miller John Turel Kevin Dailey Walter Burns Harris Jill Harris Mary Bradbury Megan David Miller Harrie Marie Smith

Meigs Man Dies At Holzer Hospital

Racine emergency squad responded to three calls Sunday and Monday. Mathew Hendricks of Bauman's Run died on arrival after a heart attack at home. James Smith was admitted with breathing difficulty. Mattie Stethem of Long Bottom was hospitalized after a heart attack at her home.

Racine Holzer Hospital Mathew Hendricks Bauman

Holstein Breeding Meeting Planned in Meigs County

Clair Woode of COBA hosts a Holstein breeders meeting at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices at 8 15 p m Thursday. Lawrence Neil COBA field supervisor will speak and show slides of Holstein sires and their daughters. All Holstein breeders invited.

Middleport Clair Woode COBA Meigs County Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Lawrence Neil Central Ohio Breeding Association Coba Stud

Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court

Suzanne Luel len Pomeroy granted divorce from Glenn A Luellen by Judge John C. Bacon court cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty custody of two minors awarded. Charles J Keller fined 25 dollars plus costs in Meigs County Court by Judge Frank W. Porter for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. An unrelated note mentions National Pancake Day celebration.

A. M. Goodwin Fach Dallas Wogan South Side William Holcomb Bernard Gilkey Middleport Jay Hall, Jr Herbert A. Funk Galax Donald E. Rainey Point Pleasant Roy Eugene Lucas Pittsburgh West Virginia Pomeroy Suzanne Luellen Glenn A. Luellen John C. Bacon Meigs County Common Pleas Court Charles J. Keller Meigs County Frank W. Porter

Water Service Extended to 11 Families in Pomeroy

Pomeroy village council approved extending water service to 11 Welshtown families with part line work by Meigs Water Co and resident participation. Mayor Charles Legar noted more rural households may subscribe. the meeting also discussed flood damage costs totaling 17 000 dollars and street upkeep.

Pomeroy Welshtown Charles Legar Pomeroy Village Legar Meigs Water Co Stephen Young Homer Abele Rep. Abele House of Representatives Legal Ohio Department of Highways Marietta Jed Webster John Hirsher Charleston W. Va

Middleport Seeks U S Aid For Street Repair

Middleport village plans a major street resurfacing project funded partly by a federal Accelerated Public Works Act grant. A report from engineers recommends resurfacing 42 streets and three alleys with cold mix and seal coats, targeting several blocks this summer. The council will file for aid and hold bids after approval, with up to 75 percent funding possible.

Middleport Roger Morgan Department of Economic Development Lee Smith Columbus North Second Ave North Third Ave Custer St Seventh Ave Brownell Chestnut Grant Page St Powell, Vine Lynn Page Powell, Headley Russell Maple Park Pearl Lincoln Beach Sycamore Broadway High Ash Hamilton South First Diamond Laurel Hysell Elm Logan Plum Oliver Mulberry Short Fourth Hudson Rutland Bryan Place Fisher North Fifth Race Garfield Main Street Coal Mill

Easter Topic of Assembly at Eastern High School

Rev Roy Gearhart spoke on The Meaning of Easter at an Eastern High School assembly. Student leaders introduced the speaker and led the pledge. Melanie Brown read scripture, Sharon Frecker offered prayer, and a girls trio sang God So Loved The World. The mixed chorus performed All In An April Evening under Mrs Alice Nease.

Forfeited bonds in Pomeroy mayor court brief list

Three defendants forfeited bonds in Mayor Charles Legar's court. James Rowley of Pomeroy posted 25 dollars for intoxication, Kenneth Lawrence of Middletown Connecticut 15 dollars for ignoring a stop sign, and John Hunnel of Pomeroy 15 dollars for intoxication. Weekend guests included Allensworth family from Lockbourne AFB and Albert Russell family from Circleville, visiting Mrs. D. E. Roush. Easter guests of Mrs. Henry Hennesy included Robert Hennesy, his fiancée Marvy Louise Debo, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Debo of Portsmouth.

Pomeroy Charles Legar James Rowley Kenneth Lawrence Middletown Conn John Hunnel R. B. Allensworth Harvey Rae Ann Jeannie Joe Lockbourne Afb Albert Russell Albert Circleville D. E. Roush Russell Henry Hennesy Robert Marvy Louise Debo Miss Debo Lawrence Debo Portsmouth

PTA Names New Officers in Middleport

Middleport Officers for the 1963 64 term were installed by John Krawsczyn. Richard Vaughan is president and Mrs Richard Vaughan first vice president. Other officers include Mrs Robert Mills second vice president Mrs Joe Henry secretary Mrs Glenn Hensler assistant secretary and Robert Crotty treasurer. A room mothers meeting was set for 1 pm Wednesday at Middleport High School auditorium to discuss fund raising. Delbert A Canaday and wife hosted a dinner Sunday at Martin Restaurant with guests including the John Robinson family Cindy Robinson E F Robinson Paul Chapman family Marie Richman and Bob Hoeflich.

Middleport Middleport Pta John Krawsczyn Richard Vaughan Robert Mills Joe Henry Glenn Hensler Robert Crotty Middleport High School Charles Vroman Delbert A. Canaday Martin John Robinson Cindy Chicago Ill E. F. Robinson Paul Chapman Mitchell Jenny Marie Richman Bob Hoeflich

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Meigs Hospital Holzer Hospital News Harvey E. Cook Gallipolis Charles F. Scott Dennis H. Staats, Jr Walter Roar Wortland George P. Smith Emmett E. Sethem Long Bottom Harry H. Wehring William Lucas Wellston Ewington Orville H. Hogue Michael A. Davis Lewis E. Triplett Charles V. Humphreys Elsie M. Greenwood Everett Thorne Millard M. Brit John E. Lloyd Gallip Karr & van Zandi Cadillac Oldsmobile Ohio Mrs Clarence Theodore T. Reed A. C. Bradford Henry Ewing Fred Russell Everett Holmes Glouster Butternut St Lincoln Heights Ernest Rosalee Wright Salem Two Pomeroy Personals Cussins and Fearn Athens Meigs Holzer Water Service U.S TE Bik Barre Guild Barre Barre Granite Association Logan Monument Co., Inc W. Main S Logan, Ohio Arnold Beck Republic Aviation Farmingdale L. 1 N.Y International Latex Moon PTA Canadays Entertain Scotty Roberts W. Washington St Second Street Public Square Nelsonville E. Main Street City Loan and Savings Company
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