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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1966
Page
7
Harold J. Rose serves as Probate Judge for the county, with a date referenced as ll-28 and associated notation three to one. The item presents an official designation tied to county court governance.
Helen Ledford files suit for divorce from C A Ledford in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio. Case cites wilful absence with hearing set for December 27 1966. Defendant last known at 300 South First St Las Vegas Nevada. Attorney Homer B Gall Jr represents plaintiff.
Ordinance 0-77-66 authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter a contract for a backhoe and end loader combination. The city will trade in the Ford tractor and backhoe, credit the sale toward the new purchase, advertise bids, and select the lowest and best bid under Ohio law. Sale terms to be executed by single contract.
Glouster Community Bank of Glouster Ohio files foreclosure petition in Cause No 24188 against Barbara Lee Kincade and others. Property location is in Trimble Township Athens County Ohio with description referencing Lot 11 and surrounding parcels in Hollister Village. Court action seeks foreclosure with claimed amount 713.60 plus interest from July 30 1966 and costs. hearing set after February 20 1967.
Melvin Conley files for divorce from Carolyn Watkins Conley in Athens County Ohio. Petition cites gross neglect of duty and requests relief. hearing set after December 9 1966. Defendant resides in Ivesville West Virginia. Attorney: Homer B Gn for plaintiff. 11/7/66
Ordinance No. 0-71-66 authorizes the Athens Service Director to contract with Engineering Associates to prepare plans and specifications for improving certain streets in Athens Ohio. The ordinance takes effect at the earliest legal date, signed November 21 1966 by Harry B Crewson with Rose ia B Betz as attestation.
Ordinance 0-76-66 authorizes the Public Service Director to contract with the lowest and best bidder for 500 tons of salt for snow removal and 3000 tons for the Water Treatment Plant, with bids to meet specifications on file. The ordinance takes effect at the earliest legal date in November 1966.
Foster K Cornwell as Administrator seeks heirs at law for Robert E Sickles dec in Athens County Probate Court Case 26134. Defendants Ora Sickles of Lansing Michigan and unknown heirs must answer by January 4 1967 or judgment will be entered.
Sealed bids for labor equipment and materials to complete area A partitions at Athens Senior High School are due by 12 noon EST December 19 1966. Documents at the Athens City Schools superintendent's office Open for public inspection. Bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of bid required. Bids may be rejected. Publication by order of Alice Elliott Clerk.
A squirrel climbed an electric pole and was electrocuted in the 2400 block of Madison Avenue causing a brief blackout for 12 families at noon until Appalachian Power Co repaired the transformer.
Point Pleasant police investigate a hit-and-run on Route 35 where Emmons Gibbs 60 of Point Pleasant was rear ended and sent into a guard rail and pier injuring his chest. Damage $600. William Wooten 22 of Lorain Ohio struck a utility pole on Sixth Street and was treated for facial and body injuries. charged with failure to have vehicle under control. Bill Reiker 45 of Henderson was arrested on a drunk charge.
The annual Christmas seal sale reports $1,762.10 received to date from 98 families. Meigs County group mailed seals to 3,853 families and sent reminders to 2,204 homes. A $3,500 goal is set as the association continues its disease detection, prevention, and treatment program. Contributions may be mailed to Mrs. Klees in Middleport.
Point Pleasant reports Robbins 19 of Point Pleasant was held to the grand jury after arraignment in Roy Kincaid’s Justice court. He is free on 1000 bond until January grand jury. Holcomb 17 and Leach 17, both of Point Pleasant, received one year in Mason County Jail and one year at the state forestry camp respectively for related sentences after violating probation.
Dena Bianche Elliott of Albany Athens County Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of Fred Elliott deceased of Albany Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated November 23 1066 and published November 27 3 otw.
Cyrus A. Rhodes of Route 1 Racine Ohio is named executor of the Alda M. Rhodes estate in Meigs County. Judge H O'Brien of the Probate Court notes the appointment dated November 22, 106.
Notice states current year tax returns revised and valuations will be completed on December 5 1966 and open for inspection in the Athens County Auditor Office Court House Athens Ohio Hearing set for December 6 1966 at 9 06 am EST at the County Auditor Office Court House Athens Ohio by order of J W Whaley County Auditor
Brere ton C. Jones 27 of Point Pleasant Mason County Republican member of the House of Delegates was elected House minority leader over George H. Seibert in a caucus at the Daniel Boone Hotel. Jones the youngest ever elected to the post and possibly the youngest in the nation will push for Clean elections government efficiency and a positive Republican image. The caucus vote was 21 to 14 with Jones unchallenged after a late hours session. In his remarks he urged party unity and forecast a new era for West Virginia politics.
The Pomeroy Band Boosters hosted the annual band banquet at Pomeroy Elementary School with bands and mothers preparing dinner. The event marked the final district gathering before band consolidation, featuring purple and silver decor, a senior table centerpiece, and a performance by the Distortions. Bill Fetty presented a gift to Director Donald Miller as the crowd praised cooperation across Meigs County. Bates Carper celebrated his 90th birthday at Meigs General Hospital after a pneumonia admission.
Holzer Hospital announces births featuring Arnold Kingery and numerous names from Northup to Peters, followed by a list of dismissed individuals including Emerson Adams and others, ending with PT Pleasant Valley Medical District Surrey.
The Happy Harvesters Class met at Trinity United Church of Christ for its annual Christmas dinner. A $200 gift was approved for the church council and a donation to the Leonard Wood Leprosy Home. Officers were elected and plans set for yearbooks and fruit gifts to Mrs. Cleland Rhodes.
Point Pleasant Old Town Farm shows eight Holsteins with one very good one good plus six good. West Columbia Clair Lee Cottrill Jr scores 24 animals with twelve good plus and twelve good.
Television guide lists a 4:30 showing of Geronimo with Preston Foster and Ebien Drew, a 7:30 wildlife feature Great Adventure, and 9 PM pairings including The Bridges at Toko-Ri with Holden and Kelly, The Outsider, The Wrong Man, Fra Diabolo, The Red Dmonbe, and Badman’s Territory with Randolph Scott.
Hospital notes report admitted Brian Lee Stewart and a string of patients from Point Pleasant and nearby towns including Crotia Davis John L Lambert and Paul Smith with several Mrs names and city references.
A dense TV guide snippet lists programs across channels with titles like Rawhide The Rifleman Bonanza and The Road West along with news, weather, sports and talk segments. OSU basketball and concerts appear amid classic shows and soap format entries.
A dense broadcast grid lists numerous programs and hosts including Gospel singers, Sunrise Seminar, News, Secret Storm, Merv Griffin, and NBC News slots. The schedule spans morning to late night with multiple game shows, soap operas, cartoons, and public affairs features featuring hosts such as Wally Fowler, Buddy Starcher, Jack Letarre, Santa Claus, and Ber Casey.
Local network schedule shows programs across ABC NBC CBS and multiple Columbus Huntington area stations. Evening selections include The Girl From UNCLE The Fugitive and The Rounders with color indicators where applicable and notes on station affiliations and local channel numbers.
The Blue Ridge Quartet and the Gospel Harmony Boys perform at Eastern High School at 2 p.m. on Sunday December 11. Advance tickets are available at reduced prices.
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