Servicemen News: two local men in Army and Navy tours
CWO Robert E. Will of Pomeroy completed a 16 week helicopter pilot course at Ft Wolters Texas and will undergo advanced flight training at Ft Rucker Alabama. He joined the Army in 1966 and served in Vietnam earning the Bronze Star and Army Commendation. Navy CM3 C G Nelson of Albany moved U S Mobile Construction Battalion One from Camp Campbell to Camp Haskins in South Vietnam as Camp Campbell transfers to the 11th Airborne Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWO
Robert E. Will
Harold C. Will
Kerr St
Pomeroy
Army Primary
Ft. Wolters
Tex
Army Aviation School
Ft. Rucker
Ala
Will
Army
Vietnam
Barbara
Mineral Wells
Navy
Gary W. Nelson
Merrill Nelson
Albany
Linda Green
U. S. Mobile Construction
Camp Campbell
Camp Haskins
South Viet Nam
11St Airborne Division
Garden Club Christmas Party in Reedsville
Riverview Garden Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Denver Weber’s home with co host Mrs. Ernest Whitehead. gifts were collected for Mrs. Shelley Petty at Maughts Nursing Home and will be delivered by Mrs. Gene Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Riverview Garden Club
Denver Weber
Ernest Whitehead
Harris Frank
Shelley Petty
Maught
Nuring
Parkersburg
Gene Wilsonn
Meigs Roads Re Appraisal By State Highway Dept
Richard Jenkins of the State Highway Department planning survey office in Columbus met county trustees in Pomeroy on Monday to discuss the yearly re appraisal of Meigs County roads. About 800 miles of highways and roads will be evaluated to identify extensions and changes in routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard Jenkins
State Highway Department Planning Survey Office
Columbus
Highway Department
Appointment of Administrator for Lora M. Kelly estate
Joseph Kelly of 165 Morris Ave Athens Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Lora M. Kelly, deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated December 19 1969 at Athens Ohio by Harold J. Rose Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kelly
Morris Ave
Athens Ohio
Lora M. Kelly
Athens County
Ohio
Harold J. Rose
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Appointment of Executor for William H Six deceased
Clarence V. Sullivan of 88 East Broad Street Columbus Ohio is appointed Executor of the Estate of William H Six deceased of Millfield Athens County Ohio. Dated December 12 1969 in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Judge Herold J Rose. 12-16 12-23 12-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence V. Sullivan
East Broad Street
Columbus
Ohio
William H
Millfield
Athens County
Herold J. Rose
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
Sealed bids asked for school district insurance in Kimberly Ohio
The Tri County Vocational School District invites sealed bids for building and contents insurance and liability coverage for Kimberly Ohio schools. Bids due 12:00 noon January 16 in Nelsonville. eligibility includes local agents or agencies with a Tri County office and a claims office in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Tri County Vocational School
Kimberly
Ohio
Tri-County Vocational School
Nelsonville
Tri-County
Evpositenden
Ohio Inspection Bureau
New Haven Group Plans New Year's Eve Dance
The New Haven Recreation Foundation announces a New Year’s Eve Dance at the New Haven Community Building from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets cost 4 dollars per couple and are sold by board members. The group also approved purchasing 15 pairs of girls roller skates and raises Floyd Carmack’s salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Weekend visitors and holiday gatherings noted in Middleport
Middleport residents hosted guests over the weekend including Harvey Nossinger of Roanoke Virginia and Robert Harris of Columbus. Cora Pullen visited family in Columbus while Steve Pullen stayed with relatives there. Lyston Pullen from Cocoa Beach visited his mother and sister, and Marine Sgt Edward L McComas plus family joined his parents for a weekend in Middleport. Dennis and Dean Weber from Ohio State University spent holiday time with their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guy Cowan
Harvey Nossinger
Roanoke
Robert Harris
Columbus
C. M. Hennesy
Gordon Harris
Jimmy
Steve Pullen
Richard Poole
Lyston Pullen
Cocoa Beach
Fla
Cora Pullen
Jerrie Pullen
Marine S Sgt
Edward L. McComas
Washington, D. C
L. W. McComas
Dennis
Dean Weber
Ohio State University
Vernon Weber
Heath Church Performs Christmas Cantata "The World Made Fresh"
The Heath United Methodist Church choir presented a Christmas cantata titled The World Made Fresh by Clokey during Sunday worship. Directed by Mrs. Robert Hamm with Newman Burdette as organist, soloists included Mrs. Hamm and Miss Mary Sue Hayes. Dialogue was led by Ben Philson, John Compton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath United Methodist Church
Clokey
Robert Hamm
Newman Burdette
Hamm
Mary Sue Hayes
Ben Philson
John Compton
Bernard Fultz
Chester Tannehill
Carol Bachtel
Beth Fultz
Sibly Stack
Twila Clatworthy
Kyger Area Visitors Record Weekend Travel Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barnett of Wilmington spent a weekend with Clyde Barnett. John Pritsch and daughter of Moundville W Va visited Virgil Wamsley. Maxine Prunty visiting sister in Charleston W Va. Linda Sisson of Columbus spent a weekend with Wayne Sisson. Betty Louden family visited Nancy O Connor and daughters at Chester. Richard Bradbury of Columbus visited his parents. J L Rutan of Columbus visited Arthur Rupe. Edith Gardner and Linda visited relatives in Zanesville. Ronald Jividen visited Jividen kin at Liberty W Va. Homer Tate Carroll Tate of Columbus spent a weekend with Charles Tate and sons. Jim Wright overnighted with Carl Wright in Hockingport. Jack Clark of Harrisonville visited Nettie Swisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyger
Harold Barnett
Wilmington
Clyde Barnett
John Pritsch
Moundville
W. Va
Virgil Wamsley
Maxine Prunty
Elizabeth Honiker
Charleston
Betty Louden
Jean
Grace Louden
Fannie Pott
Nancy O'Connor
Chester
Richard Bradbury
Columbus
Wendell Bradbury
J. L. Rutan
Arthur Rupe
Edith Gardner
Linda
Zanesville
Ronald Jividen
Jividen
William Jiiden
Liberty
Homer Tate
Carroll Tate
Charles Tate
Jim Wright
Carl Wright
Hockingport
Jack Clark
Harrisonville
Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs County Probate Court
Norman Sterling 21 Brilliant and Joyce McDaniel 18 Middleport. Roger Birch 25 Bellevue and Sharon Theiss Racine. A candlelight service at 10 p m Wednesday at St Paul Lutheran Church New Haven led by Rev James Yee Kin Moy is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Norman Sterling
Brilliant
Joyce McDaniel
Middleport
Roger Birch
Bellvue
Sharon Theiss
Racine
New Haven
St. Paul Lutheran Church
James Yee Kin Moy
Long Bottom Methodists In Yale Meeting
A turkey dinner preceded the Christmas gathering of the Willing Workers Class at Long Bottom United Methodist Church. Delores Frank presented a gift to class teacher Joe Connolly on behalf of the class as carols were sung and games enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Harris Frank
Cathy
George
Roberta Larkins
Roberta
Jerry
Dorsel Larkins
Shirley
Mike
Kenny
Joe Connolly
Ronnie Cowdery
Mildred Bissell
Carolyn Price
Senior Choir And Christmas Programs At Heights United
Heights United Methodist Church members sang Christmas carols Monday night. The youth fellowship will present a Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sunday School children and the Rev Charles Frum received a gift. Rev David Anderson will lead next Sunday morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Heights United Methodist Church
Brawanna Plants
Charles Frum
David Anderson
Preston Anderson
Beech Hill
Ordnance School Club Presents Christmas Show
The Lincoln JAC Club of Ordnance School in POINT PLEASANT staged a Christmas program from Mrs Thelma Rogers fourth grade room. A play The Legend Of The Christmas Rose featured Christo pher Harris Dean Sibley Edward Nichols as the three wise men, Randy Sibold Michael Marton Terry Shadle Jay Heslop as Mary and Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lincoln Jac Club
Ordnance School
Thelma Roger
Christopher Harris
Dean Sibley
Edward Nichols
Randy Sibold
Michael Marton
Terry Shadle
Jay Heslop
Mary
Joseph
Rogers
Tony Roach
Scott Brewer
Todd Parris
Christmas Events Highlight Temple WSCS and Local Groups
Mrs Arthur Crabtree hosted the Temple WSCS meeting with Devotional by Mrs Don Comer and a secret sister gift exchange. Children Deb ie Scott Dalene Scott Cheryl Lawson attended. Betty and Jerrie Sue Jordan visited grandmother Mrs Faye Jordan. Mrs Muri Galaway and Mrs Don Comer joined Mrs Roxie Arbaugh at McArthur for a Christmas Workshop at United Methodist Church and Knox Township party at Nancy Martin's home. Watch Night Services planned for Mt Union Church December 31 led by Rev Cecil Cox. Columbia Grange members Mendal Jordan Carl Greenlees and Earl Starke attended Officers Conference at Rock Springs. Grange year projects presented by Master Mendal Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muri Galaway
Don Comer
Roxie Arbaugh
McArthur
United Methodist Church
Vinton County
Knox Township
Nancy Martin
Mt. Union
Cecil Cox
Columbia Grange
Mendal Jordan
Carl Greenlees
Earl Starke
Rock Springs
Grange
Arrest of Delbert Fridley in Columbus on reckless op
POMEROY police report the arrest of Delbert Fridley of Columbus for reckless operation. He is due to appear before Mayor Charles Legar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Delbert Fridley
Columbus
Charles Legar
Notable Gallipolis Ferry Pair Mentioned in Report
Earl Clifford Starkey aged 42 and Thelma Caleda Bonecutter aged 49, both residents of Gallipolis Ferry, are referenced in the report as connected individuals within the story. Further context from the text clarifies their roles or involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clifford Starkey
Thelma Caleda Bonecutter
Gallipolis Ferry
In Loving Memory of Andrew J Williams
Classified notice notes the December 23 1968 passing of Andrew J Williams. It lists mourners including wife Hoxe son and family Mr and Mrs Carl Williams and Mr and Mrs Troy Hyatt and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Williams
Hoxe
Carl Willams
Troy Hyatt
Vinton Notes and Local Family Gatherings
Mrs. Os car Chamberlain hosted a weekend visit from Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chamberlain of Columbus. The Vinton Friendship Garden Club met with eight members present at Mrs. Leon Stelling’s home. Lynn Lanier, Northern University student, spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lanier. WSCS at the Methodist Church held a gift exchange at Mrs. Harley Cloud’s home with Mrs. Jane Poling as co host. In Point Pleasant Holiday visits include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson and Mrs. Dan C. Wright hosting Jason Jackson and family from Middletown and Dirk Jackson from West Virginia University. Christmas dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walters’ Mason Boulevard home include James Mourning and children Julie Dale and Mike from Columbus and Mrs. Goldin Mourning Middleport, Mrs. Vern Filson and Frank Filson and Dickie Walters from Point Pleasant, Atty and Mrs. David W Walters and children Amy and Chris of St Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Oscar Chamberlain
Charles Chamberlain
Columbus
Vinton Friendship Garden Club
Leon Stelling
Lynn Lanier
the Northern University
Leo Lanier
WSCS
Methodist Church
Harley Cloud
Jane Poling
Point Pleasant
Edward Jackson
Dan C. Wright
Jefferson Blvd
Jason Jackson
Drew
Middletown
Dirk Jackson
West Virginia University
Tom Walters
Mason Blvd
James Mourning
Julie
Dale
Mike
Goldin Mourning
Middleport
Vern Filson
Frank Filson
Dickie Walters
Atty
David W. Walters
Amy and
Chris
St. Albans
Pomeroy Divorce Actions Filed in Meigs County Court
Divorce actions filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court include Rise Jeffers a minor by Harry Surface father and friend versus Ronald Jeffers and Melvin Forester versus Patricia Forester both of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Rise Jeffers
Harry Surface
Middleport
Ronald Jeffers
Melvin Forester
Patricia Forester
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meigs
Tri-County Vocational Board of Education
Heath Church
Mary B. Sisson
Linda Sisson
Mrs
Wayne Sisson
Yale
Ordnance School Club
Westina Crabtree
Betty and
Jerrie Sue Jordan
Faye Jordan
Messenger
Bernard Harvey
Bernards
Mt St. Marys Hospital
W. H. Hyde
Ann
Paul Johnson
Harvey
Memoriam
Grover Young
Edith
Ella Whaley
Mom
Freda Martin
Harley Whaley
Victor Whaley
Ida Derst
Carol Darst
Herbert Whaley
Clara Powers
God
Allen
LAD Fruit Farm Co
Zaleski
McGloughlin Orchard
McClain
St. Rt
Amesville
Miller Poultry
Roy Sickels
New Marshfield
Merrilyn Teiice
Cut 'N Curl
Roush Lane
Cheshire
Athens
C. E. Sheridan
South Court Street
Plaza Shopping Center
Lloyd d Dilinger
Ri. 1
Shade
Bradford Auction Co
Critt Bradford
Racine, Ohio
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
Beverly
Joe Hessler
Jim Alloway
Call Coolville
Earl R. White
Altoway
New Plymouth, Co
Sheridan’s
Atherma
Con-Ag
Bud Stover
Con
Guysville Ohio
William Wallace
Middeport
Tuppers Plains
Coolville
Little Hocking
Jean Trussel
Rowleigh
Charlie Penn
W. T. Rowleigh Co
P.O. Box
Chillicothe
Nationwide Systems, Inc
Corwin Ave
Hamilton
Dick Whitmore
David Burdette
TV Shop
State Rt
S&r Service Inc
Richland Ave
Humble
Facemyer
John Lee
Electric Motor Service
Union St
Dial
Rose
Prop Industrial Motors
OUR Specialty
Stewart
Valley Decorating Company
Simms
Seventh St. Parkersburg
Jack
Juliane St
West Virginia
Lee Engleman
E. M Corart
Locke Realty
Connie McClain
Selesiady
E. M. Conant
Pat McCleary
Seleslady
C. L. Rowland
Gilbert Bingman
Assoc
Phil Halbirt
Homer O' Noil Sr
Cali Nelsonville
Longview Heights
John Sebring
Sebring
Elmer F. Jones and
Laura E. Jones
Realtors
W. Carpenter
Continental Homes
Richand Ave
Harris
The
Plains
Mr. McCauley
Eleanor White
George Covlodis
Louis R. Miller
Don Slagle
iTa
Eke
Ronald H. Cornell
Nya
FHA & VA
el Zt Realty
Security Bank
Charles Woodworth
Joan McAfooes
Albany Corporation
Bath
Perenne
Central Realty CO
Blanche G. Cline
W. D. Lievellen
Jens Waites
Morris
Colt Gorbys
Concord
Green Valley Mobile Homes, Inc
Total Electric Mobile
Green Valley Mobile Homes Inc
Logan
New Rt. 33
Lake Logan
L.T.S
Athens Mobile Home Sales
ROUTE
Action
W. Union St
LAW Firm
Security
Seiple Lares
Hayes
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