Ohio road projects include Athens County bid item
Bids opened for Ohio road projects total about 7.36 million dollars with Athens Ohio 329 bridge work on Hyde Fork in Ames Township by Ratzlaff Construction Co. at 79331 dollars and 85 700 state estimate. The day’s activity added to year 1965 totals nearing 455 million.
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Athens County
Ohio
Columbus
State Highway Department
P. E. Masheter
Wheeling
Engle Construction Co
McArthur
Athens
Hyde Fork
Ames
Ratzlaff Construction Co
Out-Of-Town Friends Attend Robert L. Coats Funeral
Many relatives and friends from several states attended the funeral of Robert L. Coats owner of the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home in Middleport. Attendees included the Coats family members and numerous area funeral directors who assisted at services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Coats
Middleport
Rawlings- Coats Funeral Home
Stephen Coats
Kirksville
Russell McIn
Wanda Coats
Indianapolis
Ind
Raymond Tucker
Fort Wayne
James Tucker
Muncie
Lysle Meyer
John J. Done
Dona Jean French
Columbus
Rex Douglas
Quick
W. Va
Paul Douglas
Charleston
James Douglas
Elkview
W Va
Glen Douglas
Roger Douglas
St. Albans
Harry Burford
Huntington
Richard Buchman
Marietta
Henry Ewing
Ben Ewing
Fritz Buck
Pomeroy
Donald Fogelsong
Mason
Jack Walker
Thomas Martin
Rutland
Charles Gaskill
Wellston
Harley Strong
Wilkesville
Vernon McCoy
Vinton
Mrs Mills Honored On 88th Birthday In Syracuse
A surprise party marked the 88th birthday of Mrs E S Trude Mills at her Church Street home. Her husband died 13 years ago. She is mother of seven with 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Attendees included daughter Mrs O O Patterson granddaughter Mrs June Dewhurst and numerous family members from Syracuse and Rutland.
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Syracuse
E. S
Trude) Mills
Church St
O. O. Patterson
June Dewhurst
Kim
Jay
Robin
Rose Patterson
Roxann
Jeffrey
Rutland
Ada Slack
Clara Lavender
Mildred Pierce
Tina Louise
Ethel Ferrell
Edith Hood
Emmaline Hendrix
Hazel Clark
Phyllis Hendrix
Barbara
Sylvia Zwilling
Mary Hubbard
Agnes White
Gertrude Johnston
Deer Killed in Collision Near Bouman's Run Road
A deer was killed Monday night after running into a car driven by Herbert Parker of Syracuse on Bouman's Run Road. Sheriff Robert Hartenbach released the statement.
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Pomeroy
Herbert Parker
Syracuse
Bouman’s Run Road
Robert Hartenbach
Pomeroy Area Guests Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Local families hosted relatives for Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Circles and Blakeslees hosted from London and Pomeroy while Norma Goodwin hosted in Cincinnati with Tracy Goodwin family. Numerous college students and alumni visited from Marshall University Ohio State University Boston University Syracuse Utica NY and West Virginia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Circle
Mary Circle
Racine
C. E. Blakeslee
Pomeroy
London
Circle
Ohio Stater Inn
Columbus
Northeastern High School
Clark County
Tracy Goodwin
Timmy
Cincinnati
Norma Goodwin
Mike Hammer
Bob Hoeflich
Jayne
Jerry Arnold
Marshall University
Edgar Arnold
Louise Conde
Pittsburgh
Joe Conde
Bertha Conde
William McKelvey
Bill McKelvey
West Hartford
Conn
Marvin MceKelvey
Huntington
W. Va
Donald Johnson
Brian
Bruce
Pat Bissett
Boston University
Rockland
Mass
T. G. Hilldare
Syracuse
Marietta College
Marian Palmer
Utica
N. Y
Tim Maroney
Robert Euler
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Dwain Sayre
Sycamore
Larry Ebersbach
Minersville
Bob Myer
Middleport
Sam Price
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
Bill McKelvey, Jr
Pupil Talent Shines at Southern High Assembly
RACINE The Tri M national music honorary presented a program at Southern High School. Students performed solos such as Getting to Know You and All the Things You Are, with clarinet quartet, trumpet trio, and two piano numbers. The program closed with a reading and a trio of songs.
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Racine
Tri M
National Music Honorary
Southern
Debbie van Meter
Bill Zerkle
Charlene Ward
John McClintock
Tim Cozart
David Thorpe
Carla Morris
Sandra Bailey
Linda Carpenter
Green Fields
Polly Decker
Enrollment Deadline Set for RACINE Adult Classes
RACINE enrollment deadline set for Friday for adult education classes at Southern High School. If approved, courses start in January and welcome Meigs County residents. Offerings include bookkeeping, office practice, shorthand, typing, and modern math. Enrollment by phone or office visit.
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Racine
Meigs County
William Grimm Memorial Library Collection in Racine
Alumni spearhead a memorial library at Southern High School in Racine to honor the late William Grimm. Contributions of money and books pour in from across the nation, with donations requested from all graduates and a goal to name books in donors' names. Linda Beagle is treasurer, Box 72 Racine, and donors may specify titles.
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Racine
William Grimm
Southern High School
Grimm
Racine High
Battle For Life
Racine High School
Alumni Association
Uates
Linda Beegle
Association
Box
Girl, 13 Shot By Accident in Ohio Rabbit-hunting Incident
Diana Raiguel, 13, of Reedsville Route 1, was reportedly accidentally shot in the left leg while Richard R. Smith, 18, aimed to shoot a rabbit with a 12 gauge shotgun. She was treated at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg then moved to Grant Hospital Columbus. incident occurred about 9:25 p.m. Monday.
Mrs Rall Elected to Two Year Middleport School Board
Mrs Kay Rall longtime Middleport Board of Education member was elected to a two year term on the new consolidated district board at a special meeting Tuesday night. She will serve alongside Hiram Slanter William King and Richard Jones with another member to be named by the Bedford Board of Education.
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Middleport
Kay Rall
Middleport Board of Education
Hiram Slanter
Northwestern
William King
Salisbury
Richard Jones
Pomeroy
Bedford Board of Education
Christmas Dinner Planned by Star Class at First United Church
The Star class of the First United Presbyterian Church met in the church annex and planned the annual Christmas dinner, to be held December 20, with a $1 gift exchange. Ada Slack will conduct the program, and Mrs. Rachel McBride and Mrs. Florence Potts chaired the meal. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Richard Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Meiu
Rachel McBride
Florence Potts
Ada Slack
Richard Roush
Middleport
Women’s Association
Racine PTA Meets to Discuss Discipline
Mrs. Maxine Wingett spoke on discipline at the Southern Local Seventh and Eighth Grade PTA meeting. Mrs. Fred Smith read a piece. Plans were made for a student assembly and a Christmas gift exchange with the PTA providing a small treat. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Maxine Wingett
PTA
Fred Smith
Rutland High to Present Dear Diary Play Friday Night
Rutland High School presents Donald Payton's Dear Diary at 8:05 p.m. Friday in the high school auditorium directed by Mrs. Harold Sauer. The cast features Sheryl Long Ray Askire Saundra Dean Linda Hysell and others with Jim Barrett Bob Barrett and Ronald Black as stage managers. Two matinees for students will follow. Stage settings by Rutland Furniture Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Donald Payton
Rutland High School
Harold Sauer
Betty Lou
Sheryl Long
Ray Askire
Mrs. Maxwell
Saundra Dean
Linda Hysell
Connie
Mike Nicholson
Maxwells
Willow
Lee Woods
Jane Lucas
Jane White
Jean Tillis
Beverly Forbes
Willis Dillon
Eunice Ohlinger
Linda Davis
Jim Barrett
Bob Barrett
Ronald Black
Rusty Little
Gene Carson
Tween Ad
Robert Miller
Sandy Tucker
John Moore
Bob Thomas
David Shiflett
Nancy Young
Linda Stafford
Rutland Furniture Co
Megan Miller Marks Fifth Birthday
MIDDLEPORT The fifth birthday of Megan Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller was observed Monday with a party during her kindergarten class. Mrs Miller assisted by Jill Harris and Mrs Pearl Reynolds gave favors of hats and coloring books. Selected by Megan to sit at her guest table were Mary Ann Miller Joy Beaver Jill Walburn Becky Bartlett and Martha Krawszczyn. Others who assisted with the serving were Paula Ashley Steven Ray Hoover Michael Wayland and Richard Blevins. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Miller entertained with a dinner honoring their daughter. Besides the family other guests were Jennifer Wise and Jill Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Megan Miller
George Miller
Mrs. Miller
Jennifer Wise
Jill Harris
Conference in Education draws Thompson and Kelly to Athens
Middleport superintendent Clarence Thompson and guidance counselor Tom Kelly attend the Partners for Progress Conference in Education at the Ohio University Inn in Athens. Sponsored by Congressman Walter H. Moeller, the event covers federal education aid and both men will serve on conference committees.
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Middleport
Clarence Thompson
Tom Kelly
Athens
Partners For Progress
Ohio University Inn
Walter H. Moeller
Thompson
Kelly
Middleport residents share holiday visits and hospital update
Middleport area families gathered for Thanksgiving visits with relatives from Athens Columbus McConnelsville Hamden and Mason. Clifford Stumbo, Middleport village councilman, discharged from Grandview Hospital Dayton after three weeks. Charlene Davis trip home from Rhode Island School of Design. Amy birthday observances noted for Patrice Alford and Joyce Davis.
Yule Dinner Planned by Rock Springs Grange
A potluck Christmas dinner was scheduled for 6 45 p m December 9 at the hall after a Rock Springs Grange meeting. Readings were offered by Mrs Lewis Grueser Mr and Mrs Homer Rice Mrs Amos Leonard Mrs Robert Louks and Miss Betty Leonard. Mrs Leonard thanked members for gifts to Athens State Hospital patients. Refreshments were served.
Veterans Memorial Names Dismissed Docket List
Dismissed entries include Ida Richardson Mrs James Bentz and son Edna Humphrey while Peggy Taylor Rosella Boyd from Pomeroy and William Powell of Middleport appear on the memorial docket.
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Peggy Taylor
Pomeroy
Rosella Boyd
William Powell
Middleport
Ida Richardson
James Bentz and Son
Edna Humphrey
Christmas party and gift exchange at church hosts
The Happy Harvesters Class will hold its annual Christmas party and gift exchange Friday at the church with hostesses Mrs. Ben Neutzling Mrs. Lillie Hauck and Miss Lena Grueser. Magnolia Temple Past Chiefs Pythian Sisters dinner and gift exchange at 6 30 p m Thursday at Federated Church.
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Happy Harvesters
Ben Neutzling
Lillie Hauck
Lena Grueser
Magnolia Temple
Pythian Sisters
Federated Church
Soulsby Named Chief of Emergency Squad
POMEROY The Pomeroy Emergency Squad has elected officers with James Soulsby as chief, Joe Struble captain, Harold Norton lieutenant, Charles Legar secretary treasurer, and trustees John McKenzie Phil Globokar and Dick Vaughan. A 2 p.m. Sunday demonstration of a new rescue saw will be held in Pomeroy for attending emergency units across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Soulsby
Joe Struble
Harold Norton
Charles Legar
John McKenzie
Phil Globokar
Dick Vaughan
Bazaar and soup sale by Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary
The Syracuse Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary announces a bazaar soup and pie sale at the Syracuse Methodist Church basement starting 10 a.m. on December 4. Soup costs 50 cents per quart, pies 60 cents each or 15 cents per piece, with carryout containers available and dine-in service in the church dining room. Various bazaar articles will be offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Duke Cleaners
Syracuse
Cubs Hear Guy Nash at Pack 244 Meeting
Guy Nash, scouting executive for Meigs Gallia Mason, spoke Monday night to Cub Scout Pack 244 at the Byerian Church on Scout Week in February. Nine boys showed interest in joining. A Christmas skit by Den 2 narrated by Mrs. Dale Walburn preceded refreshments. Allan Leonard is the cub master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guy Nash
Meigs - Gallia - Mason
First United Presbyterian Church
Nash
Den 2
Dale Walburn
Allan Leonard
Meigs Hospital Admits Local Patients and Education Leaders
Mina Lewis of Racine Alice Johnston of Middleport Joseph Bissell of Mason Elmer Nelson of Pomeroy admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Middleport pupil Chlorus Grimm and Salisbury pupil Rosalie Story will represent the Meigs County Education Association at the Ohio Education Association meeting in Columbus Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Lewis
Racine
Alice Johnston
Middleport
Joseph Bissell
Mason
W. Va
Elmer Nelson
Pomeroy
Chlorus Grimm
Letart Falls
Rosalie Story
Salisbury
Meigs County Education Association
Ohio Education Association
Columbus
Pomeroy Woman Wins All Ribbons in Flower Show
Mrs. Mary B. Heines of Pomeroy swept the evergreen specimen class at the Meigs County flower show winning four ribbons in a repeat result that had been omitted from a prior report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary B. Heines
Meigs County
Durst and Reed Get Marriage License
Edward William Durst 18 of Belvidere Indiana and Ruth Ellen Reed 18 of Middleport obtain a marriage license likely in early records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward William Durst
Belvidere, Ir
Ruth Ellen Reed
Middleport
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Guernsey County
Liberty
Washington
Urban Renewal Administration
Toledo
Reynoldsburg
The
Public Health Service
Greater Miami Valley Hospital Planning Council
Dayton
Regional Hospital Planning Board
Cleveland
Chicago
Richer Bros
Fort Jennings
Arcadia Farms
Northfield
Columbus —Ip
State Parks
Melvin J. Rebholz
Punderson Stae Park
Utilities Commission
Greyhound Bus Lines
Lima-Dayton
Troy
Sidney
Lebanon
Greyhound
Urbana —P
Farm Bureau Federation
Frank Warhington
U. S. Rep
Clarence J. Brown Jr
Brown
Warbington
Beavercreek Tnp
Greene County
Springfield
Elyria —P
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
LeRoy F. Kelly
Elyria Board
Columbus —i
Thomas A. Edison
Sandusky Bay
Highway Department
James A. Rhodes
Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association
Danny Johnson
Tuscarawas
Johnson
Lorain —P
Lorain-Elyria
Bobbie Brooks, Inc
Mount Sinai Hospital
Maurice Saltzman
Shaker Heights
Bau Bang
U.S. 1St Infantry
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Highway 13
Tyre
Fred Coats
Roger Coats
Corvin Coats
Rex Coats
Harry Heaston
Norman Heaston
Winchester
Clarence Waugh
Frederick Woods
Gallipolis
Dave Hudges
Jack White
Coolville
Gene Crow
Lewis Hassell
Point Pleasant
Bruce Bingham
Ravenswood
F. L. Stevers
Mercerville
Mrs. Mills
Pomeroy Personals
Order of Eastern Star
Temple
Dale Smith
Crow’s
Assa
Civilian
Air Transport Command
United Airlines
Ernest
Vashti Grimm
Edith Wolfe Grimm
Patricia Tarr
Barbara Brutvan
Racine Pta
Ohio University
Gordon Caldwell
Camden-Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Caldwell
Toppers Plains
Lee Davidson
Emerson Jones
Clifford Stumbo
Middleport Village
Grandview Hospital
B. B. Zeigler
Ellicott City
D. R. Grimes
Earl Davenport
Jerry
Mickey
Maryland
Zeigler
G. B. Zeigler
Silver Springs
Wayne Gibbons
James Carson
D. M. Jacobs
Carol
John Jacobs
Brooklyn
April Pyzinski
Charles Hughes
Chiildren
Patty
Tracey
Lau
Charlene Davis
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence
R. I
J. J. Davis
Joyce Davis
Houston
Texas
Patrice Alford
Harold Hinkle
McConnelsville
George Hudson
Audrey Frost
Harold Wolfe
Butch Hinkle
Clyde Belcher
K. C. Barker
Steven
Bell
Kenneth Barker
Jack Bachner
Grange
Meigs Meetings
Soulsby
Santa
Gale
Auxilary
Cubs
Meigs General Hospital
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