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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1961

Page

3

Meinhart Seeks Amendment to Ohio Water Rules

Ohio Representative George Meinhart introduces House Bill 221 to exempt villages under 5000 population from the water pollution control law. The move would relieve Pomeroy Middleport Racine Syracuse and Rutland from building treatment plants, potentially costing up to 1 million for Pomeroy and 500000 for Middleport. The measure faces opposition from water quality advocates and awaits committee action.

Columbus Ohio Pomeroy Middleport Meigs County George Meinhart Buckeye Meinhart Athens Nelsonville Logan Ohio River West Virginia Kentucky Racine Syracuse Rutland Parkersburg

Insurance Agent Named To Club

Walter M. Grueser of Pomeroy qualifies for the Leaders' Club of The Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co. for pace setting performance in 1960. He has offices at Riverview Drive and is affiliated with Tice and Associates of Columbus general agency to Midland Mutual in Southeastern Ohio.

Pomeroy Walter M. Grueser Fim Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co Midland Mutual Grueser Riverview Drive Tice and Associates Columbus General Agency Ohio

Fire Officials to Review Civil Defense Plan in Meigs County

Fire chiefs from all Meigs County departments and fire company presidents will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at the Third Ward firehouse in Pomeroy. County civil defense director C. E. Blakeslee and Sheriff Robert Hartenbach will attend to discuss forming a Civil Defense unit across the five departments.

Pomeroy Meigs County Third Ward C. E. Blakeslee Robert Hartenbach

Spanking Debate and Child Safety Advice in Pediatrics Booklet

A column recounts early 1930s talk to the Academy of Medicine on child training. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a booklet urging punishment to shape safety behavior, endorsing spanking and exploring nonphysical methods. A reader asks about harm from violent TV programs for toddlers.

Academy of Medicine American Academy of Pediatrics

Loyal Women's Class Meeting Thursday at Chauncey Church

The Loyal Women's Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will meet on Thursday February 9 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Eldon Skinner. Devotions leader will be Mrs Nellie Black ford with Mrs Virgie Wadley as program leader. Members are asked to bring a valentine.

Chauncey— Loyal Women’s Chauncey Church of Christ Eldon Skinner Nellie Blackford Virgie Wadley

Local visits highlight weekend gatherings in Morristown area

Mr. and Mrs. Neal Tippett and children of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Severign of Letart, W. Va., visited Mrs. Andrew McKinney of Morristown on Monday. Mrs. Evelyn Burt of Athens was a Tuesday visitor of her mother, Mrs. Rhoda Oliver.

Neal Tippett Columbus Guy Brookins Clair Severign Letart W. Va Andrew McKinney Morristown Evelyn Burt Athens Rhoda Oliver

Zellers Announce Birth Of A Son

Mr and Mrs Herbert T Zeller of Columbus announce the birth of a son Donald Jeffrey on January 25 at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Norman Will of Rutland and Herbert Zeller. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs Donald L Wood of Pomeroy and Mrs Mary Will of Rutland. This is the first child for the Zellers. Mrs Zeller is the former Donna Will of Rutland.

Middleport Herbert T. Zeller Columbus Donald Jeffrey White Cross Hospital Norman Will Rutland Herbert Zeller Donald L. Wood Pomeroy Mary Will Zellers

You Can Use Chicken Carcass for Soup

A home cook notes that leftover chicken carcass and bones can form the base for a simple soup. Simmer with water, vegetables, and seasonings to extract flavor and create a second meal from scraps.

Mason WV man arrested for disturbing the peace

Allen Lee King of Mason West Virginia was arrested Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace. He was released after posting a 25 dollar bond.

Middleport Allen Lee King Mason W. Va

Resource Agent To Speak On Wise Use Of Resources

Middleport area resource development agent William R. Miller will speak on Wise Use of Natural Resources at Heath Methodist Church Monday evening. The Middleport Garden Club sponsors the public meeting set for 7 30 p m with a coffee hour to follow Miller's address.

Middleport William R. Miller Heath Methodist Church

Berea Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Connie Lynn

Mr. and Mrs. George Doolittle of Berea announce the birth of their daughter Connie Lynn born Wednesday at Fairview Park Hospital Fairview. They also have a son Steven Charles 4. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lambert Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. George Doolittle Sr Fairview Park. Grandparents will visit Berea this weekend to help.

Middleport George Doolittle Berea Connie Lynn Fairview Park Hospital Fairview Steven Charles Glenn Lambert Fairview Park

Meigs County Land Transfers Reported

Melvin E. Cross and Louise Cross sell 91 acres of coal in Salem Two to The Ohio Power Co. Clifford Rockhold and others transfer Olive Two parcels to Roberta C. O'Brien. Names include Hattie Rockhold Lucy Schultz Floyd Schultz Gladys Smith Claude Smith Harvey Rockhold Lula Rockhold Walter Rockhold Norma Rockhold Martin Rockhold.

Melvin E. Cross Louise Cross Ohio Power Co Salem Two Clifford Rockhold Hattie Rockhold Lucy Schultz Floyd Schultz Gladys Smith Claude Smith Harvey Rockhold Lula Rockhold Walter Rockhold Norma Rockhold Martin Rockhold Roberta C. O’brien Olive Two

Pythian Sisters Set Meeting at K of P Hall

Middleport Meigs Temple of Pythian Sisters will hold a 7 30 p m meeting Tuesday at the K of P Hall A new member will be initiated during the session Hander chief showers will honor Mrs Philip Meinhart outgoing secretary and Mrs Horace McElhinney outgoing treasurer A Valentine social will follow the meeting members asked to bring a valentine

Middleport Meigs Temple K. of P. Hall Philip Meinhart Horace McElhinney

Cottage Prayer Meeting at Morristown Holiness Church

Morristown Holiness Church holds a Friday 7 30 p m cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mrs Mabel Hiles on Mill Street led by Mr Chester Simpson.

Chauncey— Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Mabel Hiles Mill St Chester Simpson

Parking Meters Yield $127 in Past Week

Chief of Police Herbert Gilkey reported that middleport parking meter receipts for the past week totaled $127.

Middleport Herbert Gilkey

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