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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1970

Page

6

Mason Receives Permit On Water Supply

Mason village officials seek a permit from the West Virginia Department of Health to operate a public water supply system. The system, in operation since 1935, has had low rates and good state testing records. They describe aging copper lines and a needed storage tank upgrade as costs rise, threatening solvency if rates stay frozen.

Mason West Virgins State Real Department Jitoon Water Department Water Department

Jury Will Report For Monday Duty In West Virginia

POINT PLEASANT The petit jury will report for duty at 9 a.m. Monday. One civil action Bright McCausland against Edison Mayes and one criminal appeal State of West Virginia versus Quiver Brewer will be heard with Shaw as state’s attorney and AG counsel for Bright McCausland. Carroll Case represents Edison Mayes and Don Kingery represents Oliver Brewer. POMEROY A car driven by Darrell Neigler 53 Syracuse slid off the highway and struck a telephone pole breaking it off. The accident caused by ice and snow on the road. there were no injuries and no citation.

Point Pleasant Darrell Neigler Syracuse Meigs County Sherif Robert Hartenbach

Diabetes Detection Unit To Tour Gallia County

Diabetes Detection Center sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health and local Gallia County agencies tours 12 locations in Gallia County February 10 to 20 using blood tests. Two technicians collect samples. results mailed. Negative means not diabetic. positive prompts further testing. Under 18 requires guardian consent. Open to all residents including known diabetics. Sites include Bidwell Porter Vinton Feb 10. Harrison Creek plant and Radbury Building Feb 11. Rio Grande College campus Feb 12. Hannan Trace High School and Crown City Masonic Building Feb 13. Southwestern High School and Cadmus Elementary Feb 14. Ewington American Legion Hall and Centerville Elementary Feb 18. Martin Ford in Gallipolis Feb 19-20.

Gallipolis Ohio Department of Health Gallia County Gallipolis City Elementic Bidwell Porter and Vinton Kgger Creek Csmumamy Bal ofie Rio /Grande College Hannan Trace High School Crown City Masonic Southwestern High School Cadfous Ewington American Centerville

Driver unhurt jailed after Route 124 crash near Minersville

Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reported that Charles Beal, 19, of Columbus, drove over a 40 foot embankment on Route 124 near Minersville. Beal was uninjured but jailed for driving while license revoked. Wiley Ours, Racine, underwent eye surgery at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. medical record 249.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sherif Robert Hartenbach Charles Beal Columbus Minersville Beal Racine Wiley Ours Ratine Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Fiscom

Meigs County Summer Fest Highlights June Events

Meigs County outlines a busy summer with the Miss Southern Ohio Pageant June 14, 20, and 24 at the Big Bend Regatta joining mudway titles baton twining display and antique show. Ohio River campsides offer water sport weekends while Texar recreation features swimming boating and fishing with a Junior Fair week including a parade and stock show. The 107th Meigs County Fair runs August 15 to 22 with grandstand events.

Anni Dune Uy Meigs County Bg Bend Hegatta Gene Riggs Sulu

WSCS Members Discuss Service Ideas at Syracuse Meeting

Syracuse United Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. Mary Lisle’s home with Miss Marcia Karr assisting. Devotions quoted Luke four and Daily Bread. They noted an Assembly of Societies of Christian Service in Houston and discussed 10 ways to serve, with reports from Dr Virgil Teaford and notes on shut-in calls, ending with readings about Lincoln and Washington.

Syracuse WSUS Syracuse United Methodise Church Mary Lisle Marcia Karr Herbert Parker Assembly of Societies of Christian Service Houston Tex Virgil Teaford Daniel Evans J.C

PTA Units Share Founders Day Play and Budget Votes

REEDSVILLE The Hig erview PTA met at the school with a Founder's Day play. Debie Lewis led the pledge to the flag. Members awarded Mrs Grace Weber's room for attendance and reading circle. They approved $150 for a movie projector and library lighting updates. CBCs met at the Dorrman Reed home with glasses gift update and a $50 donation to Coolville emergency squad. New officers were Warren Pickens president and Dohrman Reed vice president, Grace Weber secretary, Lillian Pickens treasurer.

Reedsville Higerview Pta Debbie Lewis Eliabeth Smith Mary Alice Fuse Dolerman Reed Clarence Atherton Diane Kimes Grace Weber Frances Reed Elizabeth Smith PTA Denver Weber Warren Prekens Dohrman Reed Reedsvilly CBC Dorrman Reed Ella Osborne Br. Reed Coolville Warren Pickens Lilian Pickens

Fines and bonds set in Meigs County Court session

Meigs County Court, held Friday morning with Judge Frank Porter Jr presiding, levied 101 fines and seven bonds forfeited. Fines included individuals such as Frank Childress Arbuckle for intoxicated driving, Dennis McKinney for unsafe vehicle, Samuel Terry for overload, and others with $5 to $150 fines and costs. several licenses suspended or probation imposed. Bonds forfeited covered multiple names. several defendants faced intoxication and speeding charges. A separate New Haven report notes American Legion Auxiliary Mothers March of Dimes planning and canvassing progress with $168 collected and volunteers listed. A Mason County incident on Jessco Road involved a two-car collision due to icy roads, but no citations issued. one driver admitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Marriage licenses issued to Paris Pleasant and Keeren Diane, and to others.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank Porter Jr Frank Childress Arbuckle Ohio Dennis McKinney Tarrisonville Samuel Terry Baswell John Hanson Pownerny Left of Center George Quillen Middleport Raymond Cucder Athens Speed Willie Collins Rutland Sheldon Hill Jr Nenderson William Robinson Katine Rochard Saner Charles Alkire Racute Albert Wallker Pittsburgh Chester Sutphin Columbus Kermit Gilkey Francis Pickens Portland Waller King Francis Dee Parkersburg New Haven Averican Legion Auxiliary Auchory Yhelma Capehart Bill Roush al. Dee Roush Joe Paugh Harold Fry Chartene Fry Jobe Bry Eleanor Roush Nelson Roush Charles Zerkic Helen Knapp Charles Stone Vera Thompson Sybil Smith Fobn Greuser May Stukey Bob Roush Sade Worth Thelena Capehart Point Pleasant Mason County Sheriff's Department Jessco Road Pam Darrell Craig Roote James Ray Smith Lincoln Avenue Smith Pleasant Valley Hospital

Police Hunt WV Wanted Man

A WV man sought on bad check and forgery charges was involved in a Meigs County search. Ralph Marshall, 39, Sutton, initially fled in Upper Pomeroy near Bowers Drive-In, then was later picked up near Pleasant Ridge before waiving rights and being returned to West Virginia. Local and regional officers assisted in the pursuit.

Pomeroy West Virginia Meigs County Jed Wabster Ralph Marshall Sutton Webster Marshall Upper Bowers Drive-In Sherif Roset Hartentach Rowe Belgis Pleasant Ridge Common Pleas John Bacon Middleport J. J. Cremeans Robert Hawley Hunt

New Haven Rotarians Have Ladies Night

The New Haven Rotary Club held Ladies Night at the regular dinner meeting as Rome Williamson presented travel films of a Europe tour. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Chisler Mr and Mrs Paul Powell Mr and Mrs Harry Miller and several others.

Rotary Club Rome Williamson Europe William Chisler Panl Powell Harry Miller Donald F. Roush Arthur Thaber Jane Thaber James May Russell Capehart Earl Wiles Bermen Layne Clyde Foley Edwin Stein James N. Roush

Prior Convictions BHI Is Dismissed

A filing of per convictions against James Lemasters awaiting sentencing for breaking and entering was dismissed Friday. Prosecutor Mike Shaw listed prior convictions that could have made Lemasters an habitual criminal if approved. A separate case State v Roush Walker vs Roush was ordered dismissed by Justice of the Peace court. Mason County hosts a benefit ge and cansta party Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Reservations by Feb. 16. Call 875-1321 or 675-2465. A per person charge of 1.25.

Point Pleasant James Lemasters Mike Shaw Lemasters State of West Virginia Bela Roush Walker Harry Blaine Roush Justice of the Peace Court Mason County Beast Soc Ge and Cansta Episcopal Prrise House Main Street

Homemade Pots Topic Of Chester Gardeners

Chester Garden Club met at Mrs. Horace Karr home with Mrs. Donald Mora presenting an illustrated talk on homemade containers. Highlighted were therapy class activities with eleven special education students at Eastern High School and hyacinth bulb forcing in the school room window.

Chester Donald Mora Chester Garden Club Horace Karr Paul Baer Fastern High School Leonard Erwin Woodrow Mura Eli Dor Shirley Jackson Pearl Koblentz Ons Ginther

Meigs County Land Transfers and Political Filing

Fragmentary text reports land transfer notices in Meigs County and lists candidates filing for the House of Delegates in Point Pleasant. Names include Cherry Ever Halen Gate Walter Beer and Dorothy Kplde Hall among others. The filing was Tuesday in the circuit court’s office for the Republican Earl Sayre Jr. Grims Landing.

Meigs County Cherry Ever Halen Walter Beer Kone Boers Galen Rota Charles Crolip Dee Tonslar la Auer Elliott Dorothy Kplde Hall Lilian Richards Daewal Cries Widhom Bee Carolyn Calpe Meraaral Ryuel Point Pleasant Earl Sayre Jr Grimms Landing Cireite House of Delegates

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