Five Auto Accidents Attributed to Slippery Ohio Roads
The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated five accidents across Meigs and Gallia Counties on a day of slick roads. In Rutland Roy Showalter 60 Langsville and Orville Johnson 44 Dexter collided after a left turn. Showalter cited for signaling. A second Rutland crash involved Elmer Whittington 78 Rutland and Charles Napper 21 Pomeroy with Whittington cited for failing to stop. In Gallia County Michael McGauran 19 Salisbury NC lost control passing another vehicle. cited for speed for conditions. Isaac Edmundson 62 Langsville and Gladys Molden 52 Dexter collided on a Vinton Enon Road bridge. Molden cited for driving left of center. Gilbert Trowbridge 42 Patriot struck a hillside after veering off berm. no citation issued. No injuries were reported.
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Gallipolis
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Meigs
Gallia
Rutland
Roy Showalter
Langsville
Orville Johnson
Dexter
Showalter
Elmer Whittington
Charles Napper
Pomeroy
Whittington
Gallia County
Michael McGauran
Salisbury
N. C
McGauran
Vinton-Eno
Isaac Edmundson
Gladys Molden
Molden
Edmundson
Gilbert Trowbridge
Patriot
Service Pins Awarded at Women’s Auxiliary Hospital Meeting
Mrs. Guy Neigler received a 2,000 hour service award pin, with others earning 1,000 hour pins for Mrs. Hugh Beards and 500 hour pins for Ina Massar Frieda Mossman Anna Wheeler and Bertha Parker. A 100 hour pin group went to Mrs. Robert McElhinny Ethel Grueser and 5 hour sleeve patches to Leona Karr and Juanita Spencer.
Glouster Council weighs coal strip under city land
Glouster village council heard a Zanesville Coal Co plan to strip coal beneath village land near the city dump. The proposal was tabled for study with solicitor Francis White. The meeting also set stop signs on Cherry Street and Walnut Hill road repairs, plus probation for new patrolman William Matheny.
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Glouster
Zanesville Coal Co
Francis White
Cherry St
Walnut Hill
Gear's
Liskey’s
Thomas Williams
George Higgins
William Matheny
White
John Grubb Elected President Of Mason County Medical Society
Dr John Grubb is elected president of the Mason County Medical Society at a dinner meeting where new officers were chosen Dr Grubb also serves as Mason County coroner Dr Aaron Boonsue becomes secretary treasurer Attendees include Dr Kenneth Byrne Dr C L Brown Dr Nonita Bernadez Dr Edgardo Sayac Dr Adela rida Gonzalez Dr Hernane Restar Mr Richard Slack Dr Nestor Narcelas Dr Orlando Cabula Dr Pedro Obergon and Dr Dan Glassman
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Point Pleasant
John Grubb
Mason County Medical Society
Grubb
Mason County
Aaron Boonsue
Medical Society
Kenneth Byrne
C. L. Brown
Nonita Bernadez
Edgardo Sayac
Adelarida Gonzalez
Hernane Restar
Richard Slack
Nestor Narcelas
Orlando Cabula
Pedro Obergon
Dan Glassman
Kiwanis Club Dinner Aims to Fill Baskets for Needy
Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club plans a dinner meeting at Gene Ball's Restaurant. Members should bring food toys and clothing to assemble baskets for needy families which will be delivered after the meeting.
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Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club
Gene Ball
Pomeroy Bcy Unit Responds At Syracuse Residence
The Pomeroy ambulance unit hurried to the Opal Klues residence in Syracuse at 5 28 p m Sunday. Mrs Will was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital with a possible stroke.
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Pomeroy
Opal Klues
Syracuse
Will
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Middleport
Powell
Story’s Run Road
Ralph Louden
Heath United Methodist Christmas Program Presented by Church Classes
Heath United Methodist Church school classes presented a Christmas program Sunday evening directed by the Rev. and Mrs. Max Donahue. Assistants included Mrs. Newman Burdette, Mrs. Wendell Hoover, and others. The program featured a musical prelude, recitations by nursery and kindergarten groups, and a pageant of the Christmas Story with roles for Mary Joseph narrator shepherds angels and wise men.
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Middleport
Heath United Methodist Church
Max Donahue
Newman Burdette
Wendell Hoover
Bernard Fultz
Ernie Fraser
John Krawiczyn
Steve Houchins
Glenna Sprague
Sprague
Mary Beth Slavin
John Byer
Ruth Ann Blake
Lydia Johnson
Larry Byer
Bruce Fisher
Kimberly Donahue
Angela Houchins
Patty Brown
Julie Byer
Daniel Smith
Tracy Burdette
Martha Krawiczyn
Cheryl Woods
Kathy Harris
Steve Bachner
Laura Hoover
Becky Fultz
Marilee Cassell
Kelly
Burdette
Vicki Slack
Jennifer Wise
Merri Ault
Judy Smith
Scott Ryder
Kenny Byer
Danny Davis
Scott Fraser
Tom Cassell
Beth Fultz
Barbara Fultz
Mary
Gregory Donahue
Joseph
Kim French
Perry Ault
Robbie Harris
Arnold Johnson
Angels
April Fraser
Connie Smith
Jill Smith
Micky Davenport
Ted Woods
Andy Hoover
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barnhart of Gallipolis Ferry welcomed a son. Admitted were Mrs. Robert Fisher Naomi Wolfe Greg Casto of Point Pleasant Lee Simpkins Mason and Vance VanMeter Clifton. Discharged were Mrs. Robert Craig Karen Cowgar and Edward Landis.
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Floyd Barnhart
Gallipolis Ferry
Robert Fisher
Naomi Wolfe
Greg Casto
Point Pleasant
Lee Simpkins
Mason
Vance VanMeter
Clifton
Robert Craig
Karen Cowgar
Edward Landis
Middleport Legion and Merchants Plan Christmas Party
Final plans are announced for a Christmas party sponsored by the Feeney-Bennett Post of the American Legion and the Middleport Merchants Association. Santa Claus visits the legion home Wednesday at 6 p.m. to pass out treats to Middleport youngsters and will distribute fruit and candy baskets at the Children's Home and the Infirmary in the afternoon. The post also contributes $1 to each resident in the Homes. In Jacksonville, the Eagles and Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA plan to treat area children Tuesday from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Eagles Hall.
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Middleport
Feeney - Bennett Post
The
American Legion
Middleport Merchants Association
Santa Claus
Legion Home
Children's Home
Post
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Eagles
Ladies Auxiliary
UMWA
Chauncey Village Council Holds Last Meeting of 1969
Chauncey residents attend year end council session marking the final term for James Cunningham John Schoonover and Walter Staley who are not seeking re election. Officials note complaints about private drive turnarounds on High Street and discuss ice control plans for winter. Santa Claus is to arrive at the community Christmas tree at the fire station Tuesday at 6 30 p.m.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Village
James Cunningham
John Schoonover
Walter Staley
High Street
Santa Claus
Glouster Personal News Highlights From Weekend Gatherings
Glouster readers note funeral attendance in Marietta for Mrs. Gertrude Conrath with relatives Mrs. Faye Campbell and George Higgins. Sunday dinner guests at Harley Kittle’s included McAllisters Riley family Christman family and others from Athens and Heath.
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Rodney Riley
Athens
Gregg Winner
Vickie
Tammy Shaner
Gary Kittle
Heath
Jacksonville
Ralph Schultz
Chauncey Church Youth and Adult Choirs Prepare for Christmas Services
Chauncey Christian Church Junior Choir plans 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service rehearsal. At 7 p.m. Tuesday Mill field Taylor Ridge and Greens Run CYF host caroling. Chauncey CYF and VFW Post 9866 Santa visit at 6 30 p.m. with treats for children.
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Chauncey
Christian Church
Millfield
Taylor Ridge
Greens Run Cyf
Chauncey Cyf
Christmas Program Presented by Middleport Church Adapted for Children
The First United Presbyterian Church in Middleport staged its annual Christmas program featuring children from various classes in recitations and musical numbers. Guest Jesse Dowdy opened with guitar selections while Santa arrived with treats to cap the event.
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Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church In
Lewis Sauer
Jesse Dowdy
Manger
Leslie Todd
Pam
Cindy Crooks
Zandra Vaughan
Nancy Wallace
Sheila Horky
Tom Kelly
Becky
Debbie Coleman
Janet Horky
Janelle Kelly
Terri Fife
Rothwell Club Program Held in Glouster
The Rothwell Club met at Hotel Gordon in Glouster with Mrs. Ev erett Eddy presiding. Members shared stories poems and Christmas legends. carols were sung. Greetings from members in Florida were read and cards prepared for out-of-town and shut-in members.
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Helen Dennison
Eddy
R. H. Gamwell
Norbert W. Johnston
Roger Kittle
Edward Ley
Earl Morris
T. A. Noon
Merril Ogg
C. A. Sweeney
Ann Williams
Sara Willis
Sheriff Reports Two Vehicle Crashes on Monday
Sheriff’s Department investigated two noninjury crashes. Albert Stewart 59 slid into a ditch on Sassafras Road while Lorne K Johnson 41 hit his car from the same ditch. A Bottling Co. truck driven by Eddie Coleman 24 was struck on Route 62 while passing.
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Point Pleasant
Albert Stewart
Sassifras Road
Lorne K. Johnson
West Columbia
Stewart
Athens
Ohio
Eddie Coleman
Cheshire
Lawrence FE. Ward
Middleport
Apple Grove Man Has Ham Hobby
John Watterson of Apple Grove works at Goodyear and pursues ham curing as a hobby on his farm. He buys hams in November, cures them for about 14 weeks, and smokes with hickory and sassafras. He sells most hams to plant employees and plans more orders.
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Point Pleasant
John Watterson
Apple Grove
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Watterson
Virginia
West Virginia
New Haven Cub Scout Pack Organized in city event
New Haven Cub Scout Pack Dens 1 and 2 organized with Smith-Capehart Post 140 as sponsor. A L Sprouse named cubmaster with Harold Rose assistant. Bobcat and Wolf pins exchanged. dens performed skits on American Folklore. next pack meeting on Jan 5.
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New Haven
Smith-Capehart American Legion
A. L. Sprouse
Harold Rose
Joey Roush
Harold Winnings
American Legion
Lyle Dunsmoor
Tri-State
Dynnsmoor
Billy Wolfesmith
Timmy Halstead
Timmy Litchfield
Den
Samuel Halstead
John Wolfe
David Lowman
Wendall Kaylor
Chauncey Personal Visitors Saturday
Sunday visitors of Mrs. Alice Shumway of May Avenue included Mr and Mrs Dale Sprague Joyce and Bruce Mr and Mrs Phil Smith Brenda and Debbie of Columbus and Mable Hughes of The Plains.
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Chauncey
Alice Shumway
May Ave
Dale Sprague
Joyce
Bruce
Phil Smith
Brenda
Debbie
Columbus
Mable Hughes
the Plains
Junior Choir Plans Tuesday Caroling at Church
The Junior Choir of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at the church to go caroling. They will return at 8 30 p.m. for refreshments. All choir members are invited.
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Glouster
Church of Christ
Two Vehicles Slide Into Road Ditches in Meigs County
Meigs County Sheriff report lists two traffic accidents on Monday evening. Randall Tackett of Fwington lost control at the intersection of county roads 37 and 33 and slid over an embankment with no arrest. Michael Hill, 17, also lost control on Forest Run Road and slid into a ditch, suffering a head bump.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Randall Tackett
Fwington
Forest Run
Michael Hill
Twin City Shrinettes Hold Christmas Meeting in Racine
The Twin City Shrinettes gathered at Mrs. Cora Beegle’s Racine home for a Christmas evening with Miss Shirley Beegle assisting. Members decorated, held a brief business session, and collected gifts for Burns Institute and Crippled Children. Prizes, carols, games, and a gift exchange followed with refreshments served.
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Pomeroy
Twin City
Goodyear Transfers Eugene J Burkett to Akron Plant
Point Pleasant updates show Eugene J Burkett a chemical engineer in the technical department at the Point Pleasant Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co moves to the Akron chemical plant engineering department effective December 16. He remains assigned to the TPA project at Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Eugene J. Burkett
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Akron
Mike Bucci
Burkett
TPA
Trustees Bond Roundup Scheduled by Pomeroy Judge
Judge Frank W. Potter Jr. orders all trustees to bring their bonds to County Court for approval during the week of December 28. This notice directs compliance by trustees to ensure bond validity.
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Pomeroy
Frank W. Potter Jr
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Beulah Jones
Diane King
Ley Roads
Womens Auxiliary OF Hospital
Neigler
Leona Karr
Juanita Spencer
Central District Hospital
Doctor's Hospital
R. Slack
Phyllis Rowan
Alice Mills
Mildred Withee
James Daniels
Elza Powell
McElhinny
Albert Roush
Feeney-Bennett Post
Middleport Legion Post
Donald Deiner
Candy Striper
Lennie Crary
May Roush
Edna Clark
Emmagene Simms
Ann Ebersbach
Thelma Custer
Gerald Kessinger
Kate Jerrell
Anita Fultz
Dottie Roush
the Glouster
Kiwanis Club
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Middleport Legion, Merchants
Council
VFW
ST. Nick
Steve Fife
Edward Crooks
Beth Vaughan
Kathy Coleman
Krista Morris
Danny Lowery
Don Vaughan
Steve Walburn
Russell Lyons
Crooks
Richard Vaughan
Everett Bachner
Santa
Rothwell Club
Canada
AP WI Circus
Carol Macmanus
Carlo
Carol
Gracie
Manchester
England
Cub Scout
Glouster Church of Christ
Twin City Shrinettes
Goodyear
Air Vietnam
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