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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1972

Page

11

Meigs County Advisory Committee elects officers and reports programs

At the Meigs County Advisory Committee annual meeting held in the courthouse, officers were re-elected: Carl Billington president, the Rev. Charles Simons vice president, Hazel McKelvey secretary treasurer. Executives and alternates were chosen, with reports covering Out of School and Neighborhood Youth Corps, Summer NYC, Operation Mainstream, Head Start, Community Services, Emergency Food and Medical, and Foster Grandparents programs.

Pomeroy Meigs County Advisory Committee Carl Billington Charles Simons Hazel McKelvey Arthur Lund Velma Pikkoja Dorothy McCloud Nyc David Fox Fox Department of Labor Meigs County King’s Island Gene Baker Meigs Gallia Lauren Hoffman Hoffman

Hogs Killed In Accident On Route 35

Mason County sheriff reports a tractor trailer carrying hogs overturned on Route 35 near Henderson. Driver Hugh Patrick Marity, 49, of New Holland Ohio escaped injury. Several hogs were killed, no citations issued.

Point Pleasant Mason County

WSCS Circle Name Leaders Installed at Pomeroy Church

Officers of the WSCS and Lydia Circle at Pomeroy United Methodist Church were installed during a joint meeting led by Rev. Robert Card. New officers include president Mrs. Gerald Wildermuth and secretary Mrs. Robert Card with treasurer Mrs. W. D. Edwards. Lydia Circle officers also installed. Card spoke on teamwork and moon mission teamwork, urging study prayer and service. program included scripture, readings, carols, and thanks to out-going secretaries, followed by a covered dish dinner.

Pomeroy WSCS Lydia Circle Pomeroy United Methodist Church Robert Card Gerald Wildermuth Everett Thomas W. D. Edwards Ada Warner Roy Reuter Gertrude Mitchell Dwight Parker Myrtis Parker Jean Warner Ted Downie Charles Rayburn Card Paul Glenn Dill Matthew Elizabeth Cutler Wildermuth Marie Custer Lydia Ebersbach Pomeroy United

Couple Feted At Portland Elementary Surprise Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ebersbach were guests of honor at a surprise dinner hosted by their children at the Portland Elementary School building in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Portland Howard Ebersbach Kathy Wilcox Connecticut Philo Wilcox Kathy Patty Debbie Mary Avon, Conn Tom Ebersbach Randy Katrina Deann Orchard Lake Mich Sam Ebersbach Newark Ted Roberts

Class Holds Party at Middleport Church of Christ

Loyal Berean Class held its annual Christmas dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ with 21 members and two guests Ida Casci and Martha McNeal. Officers were elected including Mrs. Edgar Allensworth president and Mrs. Lena McKinley secretary. The choir announced a Christmas program for Sunday and gift exchanges occurred.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Ida Casci Martha McNeal Lowell Kelly Robert Craig Larry Morrison Carrie Roush Mary Wolfe Floyd Boyer

Community Cantata Presented Sunday at St Pauls Point Pleasant

The cantata will be performed Sunday at 3 p.m. at St Pauls Church in Point Pleasant with the Point Pleasant High School Brass Choir and Woodwind Quartet providing opening music before The Story of Love. Zi Gamma Mu Sorority to meet Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at Mrs Shirley Custer home in Pomeroy.

Point Pleasant St. Paul’s Church Point Pleasant High School Pomeroy Zi Gamma Mu Shirley Custer

Three Fined By Mayor In Middleport Court

In Middleport Village Court held Tuesday evening Mayor John Zerkle fined three people. David Durst of Middleport paid 150 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. Freddie Eugene Boggess of Ripley paid 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. Paul O Miller of Middleport paid costs only for permitting an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle.

Middleport John Zerkle David Durst Freddie Eugene Boggess Ripley Paul O. Miller

Yale Party Is Scheduled

SYRACUSE The 70th anniversary Christmas party for the Guiding Star Council Daughters of America Lodge will be held Thursday with a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. at the hall in Syracuse. Meat rolls and beverages will be provided. There will be a $1 gift exchange.

Syracuse Guiding Star Council Daughters of America

Wellston Mayor S Court Weekend Actions

Wellston mayor court figures include James Edward Willis of Wellston who signed a waiver and paid 19 dollars for improper backing Brice Henry fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication Raymond Brown of Coalton on the same charge was fined 20 dollars and costs Harold Dailey Jr of Coalton fined 10 dollars and costs for failure to stop in an assured clear distance WSCS of Pomeroy United Methodist Church met Tuesday at the church with the Lydia Circle joining forces in a combined session

Wellston James Edward Willis Brice Henry Raymond Brown Coalton Harold Dailey Jr

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