Ex Meigs Resident Soon Will Be 100
Ex Meigs County native Phil Parr, now in Okanogan County, Washington, turns 100 in March. Born 1876, he earned an OSU agriculture degree, worked in livestock and dairying, mined for gold during the Alaska gold rush, ran a cattle ranch, and later retired in 1944. He recalls travels across North America and Europe, a long career, and strong family ties. Parr credits Providence and good health, cherishingMeigs County memories and a reunion with relatives.
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Beulah Jones
Meigs
Phil Plarr
Meigs County
Okanogan County
Wash
Linder Davis
Philip Parr
Parr
Wien
Pope
Osu
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Holland
Germany
Alaska
Attin
B.C
Okanogan
Ohio
Minnie Glover
Plymouth Rock
Sanan-Law
Oslo State University
Washington
U S Abandons Meigs Project Sparks Rutland Controversy
Meigs County faces job shortages as the Operation Mainstream program ends Feb 15 after federal funds are cut. In Rutland the effort has reduced flooding and provided training, but a new water system plan seeks EDA grants of about 1.05 million dollars with 800 residents already signing for service.
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Gloria Cross Messenger
Rutland
Meigs County
Appalachia
Jack Crisp
Crisp
Republic
Dexter-Parker Run
Rutland Villas
Leading Creek Watershed Association
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Watershed Association
Leading Creek Conservancy
Main Street
Pere
Economic Development Administration
Steca Tac
Columbus
Tred
EDA
Buckeye Hills- Hocking Valley
Federal Housing Authority
Langeville
Bradbury
Harrisonville
Vinton County
Wilkesville
Roads
Hobson
Mid- Weport
Parker Run
Lie Association
Thas
Forfeit Bonds and Fines Levied in Pomeroy Court
Meigs County Court held Friday morning with Judge Frank Portes presiding. Five fines and five bonds were set. Fines included Robert Vance for failure to yield 810 plus costs, Mark Anthony Joachim for excessive speed 10 and costs, Daniel Jeffers for unsafe vehicle 3 and costs, Earl Stewart for unsafe vehicle 5 and costs, Melvin Lykins for overload 151 and costs with 10 suspended. Two cases were dismissed. Robert Ward faces sentencing for larceny. Bonds forfeited included Kermein Barnett for roadway stop 27.50, Dean Williams for failure to yield roadway 27.50, Harold Douglas for parked on roadway 27.50, Robert Bennett for speeding 27.50, Ernest Theropeon for passing with 4 clear distance 27.50, Carl Vanover 27, and Ariella Pickens 31.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Frank Portes
Robert Vance
Parkersburg
Mark Anthony Joachim
Ratine
Daniel Jeffers
Earl Stewart
Cheshire
Melvin Lykins
South Webster
Lewis Smith
Harlot Atkins
Middleport
Robert Ward
Mid- Midport
Kermein Barnett
Dean Williams
Miens
Harolds Douglas
Robert Bennett
Canton
Ernest Theropeon
Fort Gay
W. Va
Four Accidents Probed By Patrol In Ohio Counties
The State Highway Patrol reported four accidents Friday near Athens Meigs and Vinton counties. Three people were treated at St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg for injuries while others had minor damage. Capodiano 37 and two passengers in his car Robert Greathouse 24 were injured. Capodiano's car skidded into the right side of a car driven by Robert Lynder 29 Akron. Snyder cited for no license. First crash at Route 7 south of Route 124 Meigs County left Edward Blake Jr 28 Middleport and Baldwin Claar 67 Jackson with minor damage and no injuries. Burson 6 Shade cited to juvenile court for failure to yield right of way after pulling into oncoming traffic. A deer struck Ruby Weddington 33 Vinton causing slight damage. no injuries.
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Gallipolis
Highway Patrol
Capodiano
Robert Lynder
Akron
Coolvilie
Athens County
Snyder
Meigs County
Edward M. Blake Jr
Middleport
Struk
Baldwin Claar
Jackson
Robert Burson
Shade
Kenneth Johnson
Pomeroy
Burson
Juvenile Court
Ruby
Weddington
Vinton
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Plarr
Ohio State University
Columus
Phil Pfarr
U. S
Carl Vanover
Ariella Joan Pickens
Syracuse
Western Reserve Mutual Casualty Co
Wonder Hills
Athens
Alehinos
Ene
Rosegay
Famous
North Court Street
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