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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1965

Page

9

Sewer Rental Fee Problems Discussed in Middleport

Middleport Board of Public Affairs hired Lewis Ellis to survey residents paying sewer rental fees without access to a sewer. About 35 households reported no sewer line, while only two thirds of roughly 700 residents paid last quarter. Bills will be mailed Feb 12. total collected 6272 against an expected 9000.

Middleport Lewis Ellis Middleport Street Board of Public Affairs Middleport Village Hall George Meinhart Ellis Betty Mankin Middleport Village Collins Mankin Citizens National Bank Meinhart Gordon Caldwell Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission

Chester Garden Club Hears About Azaleas

The Chester Garden Club met at Mrs. Buel Ridenour’s home with Mrs. Guy Summerfield assisting. The program covered azaleas led by Mrs. Clarence Neutzling, with gardening tips by Mrs. Reid Young and a valentine themed arrangement by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Frederick. Guests included Mrs. Jack Robson and Mrs. Mary Hines. Refreshments were served. next meeting planned at Mrs. Horace Karr’s home with Mrs. Paul Baer assisting.

Valentine Wood Frederick Pearl Mora Homer Holter Pearl Koblentz Ridenour Jack Robson Mary B. Hines Pomeroy al Bowen Elizabeth Wickham Chester Ernest Knight Horace Karr Paul Baer

Ohio probate notices suspend hearings for inventories and accounts

Athens County Probate Court announces February 22 1965 hearing on listed estates and January February filings for inventories appraisements and March 8 1965 for accounts. Notices detail names of deceased estates including Burton Andrews Ava Dalton Lucy Davis Walter Drake Bruce Frye Eileen Gabriel and others with filed dates and the hearing time. Public notice states exceptions may be filed prior to hearing.

Athens County Ohio Burton S. Andrews Ava F. Dalton Lucy G. Davis Walter Drake Bruce W. Frye Eileen Gabriel Thomas L. Jenkins T. Lester Jenkins Erma Petty Harold J. Rose Sandra Lou Vaughan Probate Court Onio Atheny County Clara M. Follrod Harry C. Barnett Nald K. Barstow William E. Davis Ry Lou "Abdella John D. Earich Mary A. Evans Henry Fe, Evans Gary C. Gould Leta Gould Gertrude R. L. Linnenbruegge Ida M .Annenbruegge Robert G. Murphy Claude A. Murphy Herschel R. McCoy I. Jack McCoy W. P. Mickle William M. Painter R. Baird Stuart Ruth M. Preston J. Barber

Star Class Plans Law Study At Syracuse Church

Star Class of Syracuse Presbyterian Church met in the annex with Miss Frankie Mumaw leading devotions. The group plans to sell greeting cards and begin a study in church law at the next meeting. Readings were given by five members.

Syracuse Frankie Mumaw Syracuse Presbyterian Church Annex Mayme Holmes Rachel McBride Ada Slack Hazel Clark Myla Hudson

York Township 1964 Annual Report Highlights Fiscal Figures

Middleport notes Girl Scout Troop 221 election results with Stephanie Pullen as chairman and a slate of officers. Township financials show total receipts and balance of 91,959.86 with major funds including General, Road Funds, and other categories, plus various tax and license revenues and expenditures.

Middleport George Hackett, Jr Stephanie Pullen Debbie Grueser Diana Davis Janice Schmoll Christine Bailey Sue Rue

World Day of Prayer Set March 5 at Asbury Church

Plans for the World Day of Prayer Service on March 5 were announced by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Asbury Methodist Church. Mrs. Alice Capehart spoke on the program We Would See Jesus while Miss Marcia Karr read a poem Ten Little Members. Twenty-two shut-in calls were reported and letters from missionaries in Japan and Korea were read. A silent auction was planned for the next meeting and a race relations discussion led by Miss Karr closed the gathering.

William Houdashelt Karr

Homemakers Plan Achievement Day and Bloodmobile Help

Rock Springs Homemakers Club met at Mrs. W A Morgan to set an March 31 Achievement Day. Mrs George Skinner led Quantity Buying. They organized to aid the Feb 22 bloodmobile canteen. March topic is Home nursing. After a noon potluck, Mrs Morgan and Mrs Clifford Leifheit spoke on Be Wise With Food Buys.

Pomeroy Rock Springs

Penny Buns and Roses Operetta at Rutland Elementary

Rutland Elementary School presents Penny Buns and Roses directed by Mrs. C. O. Chapman. Friday performance set for February 19 with 104 participants from first through sixth grades. Matinees are February 17 for local schools and February 18 for Rutland High School students.

Middleport Rutland C. O. Chapman Harrisonville Salem Center Rutland High School

Sewing club creates valentine favors for hospitals

Sew-Rite Sewing Club meeting at the quarters with Mrs. Calvin Simpson as hostess produced tray favors for Meigs General and Veterans Memorial Hospitals. The ways and means committee reported and Mrs. Simpson won the traveling prize. A valentine themed dessert course was served.

POMEROY — _ Valentine Meigs General Veterans Memorial Hospitals Sew-Rite Sewing Club Calvin Simpson Ways and Means

Laura Wires Sues For Divorce In Meigs County Court

Laura Wires of Coolville Route 3 files for divorce from Leroy Wires in Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. An action by Albert Lawrence Smith against Minda B. Smith has been dismissed in the same court.

Pomeroy Laura Wires Coolville Leroy Wires Stewart Meigs County Common Pleas Court Albert Lawrence Smith Minda B. Smith

Meigs County Meetings Honor Founders at PTA Event

Past presidents will be honored at 7 30 p m Monday as the Pomeroy Elementary PTA holds a Founders Day program at the school. The Middleport Fire Department auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs James Daniels home.

Pomeroy Elementary Pta Middleport Fire Department James Daniels

Loss of 3500 From Fire at Deems Restaurant Racine

Fire caused by wiring fault struck Deem's Restaurant on Route 124 Racine. Loss estimated at 3500 with smoke damage. Fire department members worked to contain the blaze to the rear upstairs area. Fireman Billy Hill was overcome by smoke and treated with oxygen.

Pomeroy Deem’s Route 124 Racine Deem Billy Hill Racine Fire Department

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Plans Lenten Breakfast

The Pomeroy Shakespeare Club met at Mrs. Phil Williams on Wednesday. Mrs. Ben Neutzling presented an Abraham Lincoln article and led a program on Patriotic Music. The March 3 breakfast was moved to March 10 at Miss Lydia Ebersbach's home. A dessert course was served.

Pomeroy Federated Church Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Phil Williamson Ben Neutzling Abraham Lincoln Lydia Ebersbach

Weekend Guests and Local Moves in Meigs County

Belpre hosts Mr and Mrs Bob Byer for a weekend with Mr and Mrs Richard Roller while Byer children stay with grandmother Mrs Kenneth Byer in Middleport. Criswell family buys a home on Fairlane Drive and sells to Paul Scott. Mrs Homer Cook and her husband hospitalised. Harris of Columbus to visit Meigs County parents. Richard H Neutsling named executor of Norman W Neutzling estate Meigs County Ohio with judge F H O'Brien presiding January 19.

Bob Byer Belpre Richard Roller Byer Middleport Kenneth Byer James Criswell Dianne Fairlane Drive Criswell Paul Scott Homer Cook Veterans Memorial Hospital Gordon Harris Columbus Robert W. Harris

Be tty Spencer Appointed Administratrix in Bearda Estate

Betty Spencer of Pomeroy Ohio is named administratrix of the estate of Carrie Opal Bearda late of Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated January 19.

Betty Spencer Pomeroy Ohio Carrie Opal Bearda Meigs County

Notice of executrix appointment for estate in Ohio

Dorothy Rue IPS of Toledo Ohio appointed as executrix of the estate of Mildred E. Roush deceased in Meigs County Ohio. Dated January 20 1965. H O'Brien presides in the probate court of Meigs County Ohio.

Dorothy Rue Ips Toledo Ohio Ytildred E. Roush Meigs County

Five Seniors Tapped For Honor Society

Five Rutland High School seniors were tapped for National Honor Society membership at a recent assembly. Names include Julia Lucas Carol Floccari Linda Chapman Pennee Williams and Margaret Nicholson. Ronnie Taylor chapter president led the ceremony with candles for character leadership service and scholarship. Mary Chapman faculty sponsor.

Middleport Rutland High School Julia Lucas Carol Floccari Linda Chapman Pennee Williams Margaret Nicholson Ronnie Taylor Nancy Pope Mike Stewart Suzy Parker Taylor Mary Chapman

Receipts Of Judge Reported At $642

POMEROY Receipts for the office of Meigs County Judge Frank W Porter during January totaled $642.25. Of the total $130.50 was paid to the state $38.50 to the sheriff s fees $339.05 to the county general fund $86.75 to the county law library fund and $47.45 to the county auto license and gas fund.

York Township Moga U.S H. Ety Auditor & Treas Ray Vasele OEE Ee & Treas Road & Bridge Dedons County Pomeroy Meigs County Frank W. Porter County Law Library

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges

Susan Martin of West Columbia West Virginia and Oma Kirkwood of Middleport admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Clyde Stewart discharged from Meigs General Hospital.

Meigs General Hospital Susan Martin West Columbia W. Va Oma Kirkwood Middleport

Installation Ceremonies Held By FOP

Gallia Meigs Lodge 95, Fraternal Order of Police, installed new officers at its meeting in Gallipolis City building. Officers include Chief of Police Chester Leaper as president and J Gordon of the State Highway Patrol joined as new member. Plans for spring target range activities were discussed.

Middleport Gallia-Meigs Lodge J. Gordon State Highway Patrol

Birth notice at Veterans Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clark Wells of Long Bottom. Others named include Robert Sawyers of New Haven West Virginia and Robert Gilmore of Wealtha Schartiger.

Clark Wells Long Bottom Robert Sawyers New Haven W. Va

Pomeroy Seniors Accepted By Miami University

Two Pomeroy High School senior girls are accepted at Miami University Oxford. Linda Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Moore and Donna Crow daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Crow are named as new students.

Oliver Sayre Portland Judith Ann James Edward Brace Edison Brace Racine Miss Sayre Southern Local High School Brace Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Miami University Oxford Linda Moore Russell Moore Donna Crow Thomas Crow

Land transfers and a Middleport building permit list

Meigs County records show multiple property transfers including 6000 square feet parcels in Letart Two to Randall L. Roberts and Judy D. Roberts from Dorothy E. West and from Ralph S. West to the Roberta pair. Additional transfers involve Garnet W. Wilson and others selling parts of Lot 182 in Pomeroy to Guy and Mary Shuler and parcels in Rutland and Salisbury Two. Middleport issued one building permit in December to William Grueser for remodeling on North Second Street.

Dorothy E. West Fannie B. Varian Randall L. Roberts Judy D. Roberts Letart Two Ralph S. West Judy L. Robe Leta Two Garnet W. Wilson Woodrow Wilson Nicholas Gail Walburn Dena Walburn Elaine Kay Dill Guy Shuler Mary Shuler Pomeroy Dave McClanahan Margie McClanahan J. H. Mitchell Sashia Mitchell Rutland Willie R. Shamblin Mary Shamblin Harold W. Leach Bedford Faye E. Fry Harold B. Lewis Anna R. Lewis Salisbury Willis Leadingham Marie Leadingham Bernard V. Fultz Middleport Betty J. Fultz Allie A. Price Dorothy P. Murtagh Gerald A. Price Maxine Price J. E. Gluesencamp Alberta Gluesencamp Lebanon Linley, Jr Marth A. Roush Bernard Betty Fultz Village Hall William Grueser North Second St

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Chester Garden Club John Wolfe Wolfe Glenn A. Allen York Two Trustees Madison St Nelsonville Sewing Club Blaze Shakespeare Club Pomeroy Personals Richard H. Neutsling Lincoln Hill Norman W. Neutzling F. H. O'Brien F. H. O’brien H. O’brien An County Clyde Stewart Athens Athens National Stamp the Court House FOP Robert Gilmore Wealtha Schartiger Miami U
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