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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1966

Page

10

Meigs County Sets Spending Plan with 275000 General Fund

Meigs County Commissioners approve a 275000 general fund appropriation including salaries for auditor treasurer and probate court, court expenses, jail and sheriff operations, boards of elections, health and welfare programs, and contingencies totaling 14 .margin totals across departments. Key line items include sheriff 6100 salary and 9560 staff, juvenile court 3720 salaries, and tuberculosis care 19000.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board of County Commissioners Child Welfare Board Relief Commission

Class Malls Lesson Plans At Meeting

Syracuse The Sun shine Makers Class of the First United Presbyterian Church selected hostesses and discussed Sunday school lessons at a church annex meeting. Margaret Cottrill led devotions from Today magazine and offered a prayer.

Syracuse Sunshine Makers First United Presbyterian Church Margaret Cottrill Today Magazine Margaret Winebrenner

Meigs Couple Celebrate Birthdays in Tuppers Plains

An open house was held Jan 23 at the home of Delbert M. Newland and Louisa M. Newland to honor their birthdays. Delbert was born Jan 27, 1881 and Louisa Jan 21, 1888. Attendees included Elmer Bibbee, Dorsel Bibbee, Gordon Caldwell, W. C. Blake, Clyde Parrish, Paul Baker and H. A. Cole couples.

Tuppers Plains Delbert M. Newland Louisa M. Newland Elmer Bibbee Dorsel Bibbee Gordon Caldwell W. C. Blake Clyde Parrish Paul Baker H. A. Cole

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted are Bertha Cunningham New Haven W Va Katie Hood Pomeroy Martin Woodard Pomeroy Harold Davis Minersville Virginia Pierce Middleport Ethel Phillips Pomeroy Virginia Thorla South Zanesville Eloise Adams Pomeroy. Dismissed are Willie Williams Paul Grim Charles Rhodes Mrs Bill Perrin and son.

Bertha Cunningham New Haven W. Va Katie Hood Pomeroy Martin Woodard Harold Davis Minersville Virginia Pierce Middleport Ethel Phillips Virginia Thorla South Zanesville Eloise Adams Willie Williams Paul Grim Charles Rhodes Bill Perrin

Pomeroy Brothers Enlist in U S Army at Fort Knox

Elden Eugene Slack of Syracuse and Gary Case of Pomeroy have enlisted in the United States Army and are undergoing basic training under the Army system at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Pomeroy Elden Eugene Slack Ada Slack Syracuse Gary Case Pierce Case U. S. Army Fort Knox

Grace M Constans Appointed Executrix in Ohio Estate

Grace M Constans of Columbus Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of Eber Carpenter deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated January 14 Harold J Probate panel of Athens County Ohio 1-18.

Grace M. Constans S. Westmore Ave Columbus Ohio Eber Carpenter Athens Athens County

Appointment of Executrix for John O'Brien Estate

Linnie O'Brien Leifheit of Shade Ohio named executrix of the estate of John O'Brien deceased Meigs County Ohio. Court notice dated January 15 1918 by Judge F H O'Brien Meigs County Probate Court.

Linnie O’brien Leifheit Shade, Ohio John O’brien Meigs County Ohio F. H. O’brien

OSU Expands Medical Facilities for Training Doctors

Ohio State University launches a $17 million construction program to modernize its College of Medicine by 1970 with plans for future expansion. Dean Richard Meiling says the project will require ongoing updates as medical education integrates new computer and electronic technologies and a larger hospital complex to train 200 medical and 200 nursing students.

Bob Haring Columbus Ohio State University College of Medicine Richard L. Meiling University Hospital Wiseman Hall School of Nursing Meiling

Blakeslee Elected Chairman of Meigs Local Library Board

C E Blakeslee was elected chair man of the Meigs Local Library Board of Trustees at a meeting in Pomeroy Elementary School. Patricia Mills was named vice chair man Florence Baker secretary and L W McComas clerk treasurer The Meigs Library Association was adopted as the operating name with meetings on the fourth Monday monthly alternating between Middleport and Pomeroy locations.

Middleport C. E. Blakeslee Meigs Pomeroy Patricia Mills Florence Baker L. W. McComas Board of Trustees Ellen Gibbs Pearl Stanley Elizabeth Webster

Meetings in Meigs Parish Gatherings Planned This Week

The Mid dleport First United Presbyterian Church session will meet Monday night in the pastor's study. The Laurel Cliff Better Health Club will meet Thursday night at Mrs. Eugene Thompson's home. Members are reminded to bring bottle caps.

Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Laurel Cliff

Suit for 4057 Filed in Meigs County Court

Meigs County Common Pleas Court files a $4057 suit against Ralph R. Carmen Alfred Frank and Bertie Ride nour of Pom eroy Route 3 for allegedly improper aid payments to the late Albert Carmen. The county seeks recovery from the three beneficiaries after the estate was removed from administration. Dana E Hoffmans suit against Homer E Cole et al was dismissed.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Meigs County Ralph R. Carmen Minersville Alfred Frank Bertie Ridenour Albert Carmen Dana E. Hoffman Homer E. Cole

Two men fined in Pomeroy mayor court for traffic offenses

Marshall Slayton, 33, of Point Pleasant West Virginia, paid 15 dollars plus costs for speeding. Robert Marcinko, 45, of Tuppers Plains, paid 5 dollars plus costs for failure to stop under road conditions.

Pomeroy Charles Legar Marshall Slayton Point Pleasant W. Va Robert Marcinko Tuppers Plains

Chapman Chapter Honors Mrs. Chapman at Rutland High

The new Rutland FTA chapter at Rutland High School is named the Chapman Chapter to honor vocal music teacher Mrs. C. O. Chapman who retired in May 1965 after 44 years. Officers include Latischia Gates president and Linda Davis vice president with charter members and advisors from Northwestern Local Education Association guiding goals in teaching careers and college preparation.

C. O. Chapman Rutland Future Teachers of America Rutland High School Chapman Middleport Meigs County Latischia Gates Linda Davis Jane Lucas Beverly Forbes David Peterson Michael Nicholson Cheryl Long Jean Tillis Nancy Lambert Randy Vance Bob Thomas Nancy Young Lee Wood James White John Moore Northwestern Local Education Association Sally Schaaf Mary Elizabeth Chapman Leda Mae Kraeuter

WSCS Studies Views on Leisure and Automation

WSCS members met at Osie Mae Follrod s home to discuss automation and leisure. Helen Woode led the program with several readings and prayers, while reports covered charitable projects, refreshments, and plans for a World Day of Prayer observance on Feb. 25. The next meeting is set for Feb. 25 at Helen Woode s home with Eleanor Bayles as program leader. Howard Charles Smith and Judith Josephine Wigal are listed as residents.

Alfred WSCS Osie Mae Follrod Helen Woode Stevie Follrod Nellie Parker Isola Taylor Eleanor Bayles Brazil World Clothing Fund Thelma Henderson Kathy Follrod Jesus Alma Swartz

Libraryless Area Survey Highlights Service Gap

A survey reveals one third of residents lack public library access. It notes the gap may be offset only by coverage from nearby TV or radio stations.

Penitentiary Site Choices Target Southern Ohio

Meigs County Representative Ralph Welker reports the Ohio Executive Department will announce the location of a new penitentiary soon. Three sites Jackson, Meigs, and Scioto Counties remain in contention with Jackson County still under consideration despite prior water concerns.

Central committee petitions filed in Meigs County race

Thirteen Democrats and sixteen Republicans filed candidacy petitions for central committee posts with the Meigs County Board of Elections. The list names Democratic and Republican candidates by precinct, noting the May primary deadline set for 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Pomeroy Meigs County F. W. Wilcox Langsville Norman C. Will West Rutland Lewis Long Middleport Homer C. Jones Ernest A. Wingett Racine Village Republicans Filing Robert Wood North Chester Rolland Crabtree Columbia David Yost Great River Homer MecNickles East Letart Bert Hunt Letart O. J. Pennington Alfred John T. Holliday Dexter Marvin Miller Salem Rollin Radford Rock Springs Shirley Mulford Silver Run Hollie E. Green Donald Stanley Pageville Cora B. Beegle Julian Hill Syracuse Village William F. Harris Syracuse Eldon Morris Central

Stewart Rites Held

Middleport Wesley Stewart funeral held Saturday at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home. Rev. Arthur Marcus officiated with burial in Riverview Cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included Daniel Everitt Charles Wright Danny Everitt William Metcalf Julia Stewart Anna Davis Laura McDaniels Gladys Stewart Evelyn Stewart and William Chapman with son Joe Mason W Va. Pallbearers were Gene McDaniel Gerald McDaniel William Metcalf Daniel Everitt Charles Wright and William Chapman.

Middleport Wesley Stewart Rawlings-Coats Arthur Marcum Riverview Daniel Everitt Charles Wright Danny Everitt William Metcalf Columbus Julia Stewart Anna Davis Laura McDaniels Gladys Stewart

Two Vehicles In Collision In Middleport

Minor damage reported in a two vehicle collision at the Main Street and S Third Avenue intersection in Middleport. Elmer C. Hall 55 Ravenswood WV slid into a car driven by Clarence M. Newell 34 Cheshire OH. Hall not cited due to slippery streets. A Meigs County Riding Club potluck dinner was postponed to February 22 at the Youngs home. Middleport Literary Club meeting postponed to February 9 at Mrs Bradbury's home.

Middleport Main St S. Third Ave Elmer C. Hall Ravenswood W. Va W. Main Clarence M. Newell Cheshire S. Third Hall Pomeroy Meigs County

New Tests Sought For Cancer Drug

CHICAGO four leading supporters of Krebiozen were acquitted while questions about the drug’s value persist. The jury foreman said the government failed to prove Krebiozen worthless. Dr Steven Durovic developer and Dr Andrew C Ivy among acquitted defendants urge renewed federal testing. In Washington the Food and Drug Administration contemplates next steps.

Chicago Krebiozen Steven Durovic Andrew C. Ivy

Tragedy Across Ottawa County Auto Fatalities Rise

Ottawa County sees a string of deadly crashes with 11 dead in five days. Teenagers Dale Thomas Jr Dennis Lee Schling Cynthia McLaughlin and others among the victims. A head on collision near Genoa claims Leslie Bennefield Irene Bennefield Jose Yarrito Ramier Sanchez and Jorge Avellando. Local schools mourn multiple losses as Port Clinton mourns Kathryn Holman and Toni Vass.

Ottawa County Rocky Ridge Elmore High School Elmore Lamar Hettrick Dale Thomas Jr Martin Dennis Lee Schling Woodville Cynthia McLaughlin Hettrick Thomas Schling Cynthia Port Clinton Kathryn Holman Ohio 2 Toni Vass Norman Selby Bradford Miami County Ohio Genoa Leslie Irene Bennefield Jose Yarrito Williston Ramier Sanchez Jorge Avellando Fremont

Krebiozen Trial Ends In Acquittal For Five Defendants

In Chicago a jury cleared Dr Durovic and the Krebiozen Research Foundation of all five defendants on mail fraud and conspiracy charges tied to the drug. The case toured 178 witnesses over nine months, prompting calls for further testing and FDA scrutiny while noting the drug’s disputed value.

Marko Durovic Stevan William F. P. Phillips Adolph J. Beranek Ivy Roosevelt University Paul H. Douglas D. Ill Washington FDA Durovic

Harvesters Class meeting cancelled in February

The February gathering of the Happy Harvesters at the Federated Church is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4.

Pomeroy Happy Harvesters Federated Church

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Commission Bureau of Inspection Common Pleas Court Board of Elections Veterans Memorial Hospital Harold J Said County OSU Blakeslee Meigs Local District Board of Education FTA Howard Charles Smith Racine Judith Josephine Wigal Welker Jackson Scioto Counties Rep. Welker Jackson County Middleport Literary Club Charles Bradbury Susan Park Ottawa Hettick Meigs General Hospital Anna Perry Downington Dan Humphrey Nellie Burford Everett Calaway Nial Salser William Reeves Gladys Taylor George Stewart Helen Williams Anna Smith Marie Koblentz Guido Girolami J. E. Strauss Strauss W. Main St Gerald Sellers Portland Blaine Carter Carson Rutland Fire Department
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