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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1969

Page

11

Bids Sought to Lease Athens State Liquor Store Premises

Sealed bids for leasing the premises to the Department of Liquor Control for use as a State Liquor Store in Athens Ohio will be received at the Department of Liquor Control office in Columbus until 12 noon on Monday August 18. Forms are available at 33 North Third Street Columbus. Director Donald O Cook.

Department of Liquor Control Athens Ohio Columbus North Third Street Coombus Donald 0. Cook

Appointment of Lucile Cooper as Administratrix in Albany

Notice states Lucile Cooper of Albany Ohio Route 1 appointed Administratrix of the estate of Joseph L Cooper deceased of Albany Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 30 1949. Judge of Probate Athens County Ohio.

Lucile Cooper Albany Ohio Joseph L. Cooper Athens County Soiety

Bids Sought for Tulane Road Storm Sewer Project in Athens Ohio

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for the Tulane Road Storm Sewer Improvement project. Bids are due by 12 00 Noon DST August 29 1969 with public opening at the Safety Service Director's office. Documents available from Evans Mechwort Hambleton Tilton Inc for 10 dollars per set.

Athens Ohio Tulane Road Safety Service D.S.T Evans, Mechwort, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc Evens Mrt Hambleton & Tilton, Inc Security Bank Dwight D. Robinson Safety Service

Title: Notice in Partition Suit In Athens County Ohio

Plaintiffs Maude McDonald David Arnold and Christina Arnold sue multiple defendants described as unknown heirs or next of kin in a Waterloo Township land case in Athens County Ohio. The petition seeks reformation of deeds, quieting title, and equitable relief with an answer deadline of August 29, 1969. Attorneys Lavelle Vanity.

PR Pe P. R. Devore Bertha A. Devore Myrl Woods Florence Woods Ned Gould Mary Gould Dorothy Gould Everett Gould Leonard Gould King Clem W. Thurman King Seam Roseland Adele Reese King Wesley Bates King Maude McDonald David Arnold Christina Arnold Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Waterloo County of Athens State of Ohio Company Maude Mc Ee Lavelle Vanity Attorneys

Athens Ohio to Accept Bids for LaMar Drive Pavement Project

The City of Athens invites bids for about 1200 feet of 24 foot wide permanent pavement on LaMar Drive and 300 feet of storm sewer. Proposals due August 29, 1969, at 12:00 noon local time, opened publicly at the City Building. Bidders must submit bonds or certified checks and plans deposit. the city reserves right to reject any bid.

LeMar Drive Athens Ohio LoMar Drive Service Director Office of Engineering Associates E. Washington J R Winkler St Wooster LaMar Drive State of Office Wooster City of Dwight Robinson

Backers Of Big Black Name Head Backers

Duane Clatworthy was elected president of the Big Black Backers Association of Point Pleasant High School. New officers include John Grubb first vice president Robert Greer second vice president Tommie Hanes secretary and Paul Harbrecht treasurer. Plans for Meet The Squad Night to coincide with open house for a new dressing room facility were discussed along with the sale of auto tags and a membership drive.

Point Pleasant Duane Clatworthy Point Pleasant High School John Grubb Robert Greer Tommie Hanes Paul Harbrecht

Probate Inventories Filed in Athens County Ohio Hearings Set

The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio files inventories and appraisements for estates Mary Copeland Robert W Decker Ome Johnson Homer Johnson Glenn A Scott Betts Plumbing Co and Lewis Oil Co Hearing and exceptions scheduled for August 25 1969 at 900 am Hearing suspended for notice Publication Any interested party may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing date.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Probate Mary Copeland Robert W. Decker Ome’ Johnson Homer Johnson Ivery Glenn A. Scott Walter Hawk Betts Plumbing Co Lewis Oil Co Harold J. Rose Barbara L. Barker

Notice to Contractors Amesville Street Improvements Bid

Sealed proposals for Street improvements Contract No 149 Surface Treatment will be received at the Mayor of Amesville Ohio until 12 00 Noon Daylight Savings Time August 15 1969 and opened. Bids valid 30 days. Work includes labor materials equipment and applying 11350 gallons of Bituminous material and 175 Tons of Aggregate. Copies available for $3.00. Bond 10 percent or certified check. Start 10 days after contract and complete in 30 days. Village reserves right to waive informality and reject bids. George King Mayor.

Amesville Athens County Ohio Village Hall Evans, Mechwort, Hambleton and Tilton, Inc Security Bank Athens George King

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

Public auction of real estate in Leetown Township Athens County Ohio on September 4 1969 at 1 30 PM at the Court House East door. Property includes 36 acres from Section 12 with 13 acres off the West end of an 80 acre tract plus easement rights and references to multiple deeds. Premises known as Baker Road 11 miles northeast of Rt 68 on County Road 10 appraised at 8500 dollars with sale only for two thirds of that amount. Cash only day of sale. Attorneys listed Rowland Bridgewater & Robe.

Court House Athens Ohio Leetown Ohio Company Jacob Spring Geor W. Buxton Wite Athens County Rachel Barnes Athens and McArthur Mina J. Stanton Hugh Loughlin N.E Rt 68 Baker Road

Pomeroy Area Couple Has Two Sons In Viet

Mr and Mrs Wyatt Chadwell of Pomeroy Route 3 report two sons serving in Vietnam. CMCA James L Chadwell left for a twelve month tour in July and is stationed near Da Nang. Paul Chadwell expects to return to the States September 24 after a year in Vietnam and has been promoted to Spec 5.

Pomeroy Area Viet Pomeroy Wyatt Chadwell Vietnam Cmca James L. Chadwell Tein Sha da Nang Paul Chadwell Dang Ha

Shawnee Labor Day Horse Show Sets Sept 1

Shawnee Ridge Riders sponsor the annual Labor Day Horse Show at Shawnee Arena on Sept 1. Halter classes start at 10 a.m. with a $1 entry fee, pony class $1, other classes $2, prizes in cash trophies and ribbons, 12 noon starts for performance classes, refreshments on grounds, judged by Junior Kennedy from Middleport with Jim Martin of Shawnee as ring master and Bert Ridmaur as announcer.

Shawnee Ridge Riders Shawnee Junior Kennedy Middleport Jim Martin Bert Ridmaur

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes BIRTH

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Edwards of Letart welcomed a daughter. Other names listed include Mrs. Edgar Childers James Powell Zelma Allen William Brooks and Mrs. William Wamsey.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Glenn Edwards, Letart Edgar Childers James Powell Zelma Allen William Brooks William Wamsey

Sheriff Sale in Partition Athens County Ohio Ohio University lands

The Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio orders a public auction on September 11 1969 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse Athens for four described tracts of land totaling 35 0 acres 67.25 acres and 46 100 of an acre with appraised values 8750 00 and 11150 00 respectively. The sale is to settle a partition action in the case John Robinson plaintiff vs Lena Robinson Keiley et al with ten percent cash on the day and balance on deed delivery.

Athens Ohio State of Alexandertown Ohio University Lands Shade Creek John N. Rogers John Rogers Pares Ohio Company Athens County Nice Heirs Athens Rr Alexander Township Peeanes Common Pleas Court of Horst E. Shields June Gibson

Pomeroy Citizens Committee Forms to Oppose Sewer Project

The group elects officers including Delmar Canaday and Ray Shasteen to seek legal counsel for an injunction against the Pomeroy Sewage project. Precinct reps and officers named as work continues with engineers and a bonding company to lower rates amid higher bills.

Pomeroy Paul Chapman John Moon Mildred Ohhlinger Orval Wiles Phyllis Hennesy Charles Cohen Gene Fisher Charles Legar Pomeroy Council Engineers and Bonding Company Citizens’ Group

Models Selected For Fair Style Revue In Pomeroy

The 1969 Annual 4H Style Revue at Pomeroy Junior High named contestants for next week’s Meigs County Junior Fair events. Winners across categories included Teresa Chichester Denise Dean Debbie Kennedy Brenda Lawrence Cathy Pickens Irene Barnes Ingrid Hawley Jake Whitehead Pamela Wilson Linda Brown Teresa Carr Ruth Elliott Julia Holter Margie Jeffers Thea Mora Vickie Oberholzer Denise Pullin Mandie Rose Kathy Tuttle Kathy Cheadle Lenora Michael Jackie Mora Carole Hargraves Jean Whitehead.

Meigs County Teresa Chichester Denisi Dean Debbie Kennedy Brenda Lawrence Cathy Pickens Irene Barnes Ingrid Hawley Jake Whitehead Pamela Wilson Linda Brown Teresa Carr Ruth Elliott Julia Holter Margie Jeffers Thea Mora Vickie Oberholzer Denise Pullin Mandie Rose Kathy Tuttle Kathy Cheadle Lenora Michael Jackie Mora Jenny Dean Carole Hargraves Jean Whitehead

Cars Crash On Route 7 In Meigs County

Route 7 at Summer Road in Meigs County saw a collision when Eugene Fisher 58 of Pomeroy tried to pass Delilah Sheets 17 of Reedsville as she turned left. Both cars sustained damage with no injuries or citations reported.

Pomeroy State Highway Patrol Meigs County Summer Road Eugene Fisher Delilah J. Sheets Reedsville Fisher Sheets

Assistant Postmaster Named In Middleport

Wallace Russell of Middleport Route 1 has been named assistant post master succeeding George Anderson who retired after 42 years with the Middleport Post Office. Russell has 30 years with the post office and is a Bradbury native. Pau Casci postmaster announced Adrian Carson promoted from substitute to regular clerk.

Middleport Wallace Russell George Anderson Anderson Russell Post Office Department Bradbury Pau Casci Adrian Carson

Amish group seeks farmland in Meigs County hospitality

Sheriff Robert Hartenbach hosted a visiting Amish group from Indiana in Meigs County, noted for their farming. In Racine the Martin Sayre family reunion drew about 110 people at Shrine Park. Also listed: Meigs license William Russell 22 Minersville, Sharon McClintock Syracuse.

Pomeroy Robert Hartenbach Meigs County Indiana Racine Martin Sayre Shrine’s Park MEIGS Wiliam Russell Minersville Sharon McClintock Syracuse

4-H Camp Delegates Represent Meigs County At State Camp

POMEROY Meigs County sends two delegates Mary Lou Radford and Mike Lawson to the Annual State 4-H Conservation Camp at Camp Ohio. Local sponsorship comes from the Meigs County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Meigs County 4H Advisory Committee. Delegates engage in conservation planning leadership training and camp activities.

Mary Lou Five Point Star Pat Holter Rose Ginther Eva Walker Mike Columbia Township Lavern Jordan Gene Jeffers Bill Lawson

Woman Hurt In Accident In Gallia County

Mrs Nellie R Roach 37 of Gallipolis suffered bruises and contusions when her car went off the highway and overturned into a ditch at 2 15 PM She was taken to Holzer Medical Center and released after treatment by the Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Nellie R. Roach Holzer Medical Center Highway Patrol

Meigs County Fair booth set on mental retardation

Plans to erect a Meigs County Fair booth Aug 12 16 were discussed by the Meigs County Association for the Mentally Retarded at Trinity United Church of Christ. Mrs William Jackson named chair of the booth decorating committee. A youth organization was proposed with first meeting Sept 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish House Pomeroy. Dr Stanley Platenburg offered church support. A $25 donation came from BH Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middletown First Baptist Church.

Pomeroy Meigs County Meigs Stanley Platenburg Sanborn Missionary Society Middleport

Meigs County Meetings Set in Middleport

The Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club meets Tuesday August 12 at 7 30 p.m. at the Columbia Gas of Ohio office with the hostess committee guiding the program after the business session. The Middleport Garden Club hosts a pot luck dinner August 11 at 6 30 p.m. at Mrs Lloyd Blackwood’s home with attendees asked to bring table service and a covered dish.

Middleport Busines Coumbia Gas of Ohio Middleport Garden Club Lloyd Blackwood

Elderly man admitted after Middleport medical emergency

Middleport emergency squad rushed 83 year old John Riley of Rutland Street to Veterans Memorial Hospital after a 5 06 p m call on Wednesday. He was admitted as a medical patient.

Middleport John Riley Rutland Street Riley Veterans Memorial Hospital

Variety Planned At Meigs County Fair 106th Edition

Programs span Aug 12 to 16 including judging in domestic arts FHA projects and beef and sheep shows. Tuesday features pony pulling contest boy scouts tractor operator contest and gate admission at 10 a.m. Wednesday opens with poultry judging decorama junior fair beef and horse shows and a 1 p.m conformation show. Kiddies day offers rides discounts. Junior Fair Night includes a dog show and a parade with 4-H FFA FHA Scouts. crowning king queen prince and princess plus teen dance.

Pomeroy Meigs County FFA FHA

Hussell Clan Holds New Haven Reunion President Elected

The Hussell family met at New Haven Park where Lewis Parke Hussell was chosen president for the year. Officers include Lee Hussell as vice president Eddie Hussell secretary Sylvia Hussell treasurer Mary Bond historian and Don Hussell entertainment. Numerous members attended from Ohio West Virginia and Virginia.

John Fry G. B. Hazlett Thomas Lidsey James Fry New Haven Park Scott Stanley Linda Spencer Grove City Edward Spencer Bluefield Billy Joe Spencer Melissa Greg Vaughn Cadiz Gerald Rutter Tammy Terry Wendy Florence Moore New Lexington Max Eichinger Becky Max Ruth Pomeroy Dixie Smith Roy Portland John C. Fry Lloyd Roush New Haven Fred Spencer Mason Jesse Brown G. V. Hazlett Letart Bob Spencer Ann Coe Ernest Wingett John Racine Lewis Parke Hussell Hussell Lee Hussell Eddie Hussell Sylvia Hussell Mary Bond Don Hussell Otis Hussell Alto Charles Santire Karen Toledo Bernard Hussell Teresa Briant Mt. Alto Steven Gary Roanoke Bill Sharon Bruce Bob Hussell Heather Fairborn Ohio Carl Hussell David Sally Shelby Holland Mildred Burge Marsha Charlie Davy Millwood W. Va Alfred E. Hussell Velma Hussell Katherine Hussell Steven Huskey Andrew Hussell Warren Edward Hussell Debbie Darlene Point Pleasant Lewis Hussell

Charles Meadows and Cecelia Epler Named in Mason Notation

Charles Edward Meadows aged 18 and Cecelia Virginia Epler aged 21, both residents of Mason, are referenced in a local notice. Further details appear in the surrounding report.

Charles Edward Meadows Cecelia Virginia Epler Mason

Holzer Medical Center names list of names read as attendees

A compiled roster from Holzer Medical Center includes Arnold Beckett Mrs. George Boles Virgil W. Chambers Iris Belle Cox Conley D. Dudley Jr Earl Duncan Douglas Edwards Karen Eggleston Mrs Claude W. Fitchpatrick Mrs Frances Goodnite Charles Holly Mrs Rosetta M. Hollings Head Mary Holstein Mrs Herman Koby and daughter E Milton Musgrave Mrs Robert Musser Mrs Minnie Peters Cebert Riddle George Shipley Hiram Slanter George Sprague Anna Ruth Spriggs Krystal L Winebrennner Shannon Lee Young Mrs Julie N Kirby Mrs James Chaffins.

Arnold Beckett George Boles Virgil W. Chambers Iris Belle Cox Conley D. Dudley, Jr Earl Duncan Douglas Edwards Karen Eggleston Claude W. Fitchpatrick Frances Goodnite Charles Holley Rosetta M. Hollingshead Mary Holstein Herman Koby E. Milton Musgrave Robert Musser Minnie Peters Cebert Riddle George Shipley Hiram Slanter George Sprag

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