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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1969

Page

5

Meigs Jackson bookmobile schedule for Feb 17 week

The Meigs and Jackson counties bookmobile routes list stops and times from Tuesday to Friday. Stops include Pomeroy School and Library, Tuppers Plains, Old Chester Road, Rock Springs, Jackson Local, Green's Store, Leo, Ray, Byer, Washington, Roads, Winchester, Syracuse, Racine, Letart, East Letart, Dorcas, Syracuse Post Office, Southern, Harden's Syracuse, River's Syracuse, Forest Run, Minersville, and Wagner's with morning to evening windows.

Pomeroy Meigs Jackson-Vinton County Pomeroy School Pomeroy Library Tuppers Plains Old Chester Road Rock Springs Jackson Syracuse Racine Letart East Letart Dorcas Southern Wagner's Harden’s River’s Forest Run Minersville

Arrests Expected in Langsville Robbery

Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach hopes to make arrests in the $3000 Cecil Bolin store robbery in Langsville last week. No suspects named yet. Jimmy Garnes of Pomeroy was charged with breaking and entering Ada Harper home on old Route 7, posted bond, and was released.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Cecil Bolin Langsville Sheriff's Department Jimmy Garnes Ada Harper Route 7

Health Service Topic For Gallipolis Meeting

The Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation plans a Feb 20 meeting in Gallipolis focusing on expanding health services for Southeastern Ohio. Gallia County OVHSF trustees host a dinner at Oscar's Place after a 6 p.m. start, as the foundation supports the Appal achia Multi-County Demonstration Health Project and Holzer Medical Center construction with a $3.5 million Appalachian grant.

Gallipolis Ohio Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Gallia County OVHSF Oscar's Place Comprehensive Health Planning Agency Appalachia SEC Athens Hocking Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs Vinton Foundation Holzer Medical Center

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admits list includes Addie Barton Racine Holly Friend Sycacuse Lowell Cre means Coolville and Albert Gin ther Middleport. Discharges include David Eisenhower Edith Klein Ada Johnson Clara Buss William Searles Jerry Alexander Raymond Jewell and Billy McDaniel.

Addie Barton Racine Holly Friend Sycacuse Lowell Cremeans Coolville Albert Ginther Middleport David Eisenhower Edith Klein Ada Johnson Clara Buss William Searles Jerry Alexander Raymond Jewell Billy McDaniel

Brush Fire Responded To In Pomeroy On State Street

At 12 15 p m Sunday the Pomeroy fire department answered a call at 128 State Street for a brush fire. There were no damages.

Pomeroy State St

Mayor Legar Fines Three In Pomeroy Court

Three residents appeared in Pomeroy village court Saturday and were fined by Mayor Charles Legar. Everett Michael of Middleport paid $15 and costs for speeding, Keith G. Ridenour of Chester paid $5 and costs for failure to stop within an assured clear distance, and James R. Pooler of Middleport paid $5 and costs for failing to stop within an assured clear distance.

Pomeroy Charles Legar Pomeroy Village Everett Michael Middleport Keith G. Ridenour Chester James R. Pooler

Pomeroy Squad Responds To Route 143 Wreck

At 4 20 p m Sunday the Pomeroy emergency squad was sent to a wreck on Route 143 three miles from Pomeroy. Initial reports said a person might be trapped but responders found no one in the car.

Pomeroy Route 143

Reading Program Aids Mason County Students

Four remedial reading teachers travel between schools in Mason County under Title I to help students with reading problems. Mrs. Mary Lee Powell, a Broad Run resident, teaches small classes after screening pupils and using individualized materials. She holds a B A from Glenville State College and pursues a master's in reading specialists. she also produces tapes and worksheets for intensity training.

Mason Mason County Teir John Mary Lee) Powell Broad Run Powell Glenville State College Marshall University Kanawha Valley Graduate Center

OES Officers Entertained by Webbs in Racine

Mr and Mrs Ralph Webb hosted Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star officers with a covered dish supper at their home. Mrs Letha Morris led devotions from the Upper Room and prayer. Mrs W O Barnitz organized the program with readings by Mrs Wilson Carpenter Mrs Clerus Grimm and Mrs William Stewart. The traveling gift was supplied by Mrs Barnitz and won by Ralph Webb. Attending were Mr and Mrs Barnitz Mrs Gretta Simpson Ben Philson and several couples including the Carpenters and the Grimms.

Racine Ralph Webb Order of Eastern Star Letha Morris W. O. Barnitz Wilson Carpenter Clerus Grimm William Stewart Barnitz Gretta Simpson Ben Philson Bert Grimm Clifford Morris

Kruger Elephant Not to Be Punished for Car Trample

National Parks Board will take no action against the elephant that trampled a car carrying two tourists in Kruger National Park. A board spokesman said the animal will not be held responsible and would be difficult to identify among more than 6,000 elephants. The tourists were not injured.

Pretoria South Africa National Parks Board Kruger National Park

Landing Gear Not Installed at Madras Airport

The Public Accounts Committee told Parliament that instrument landing equipment imported six years ago for use at the Madras International Airport remains uninstalled due to a land transfer dispute between government agencies delaying the project.

New Delhi Madras Public Accounts Committee

United States Seal Features Eagle and Striped Shield

Describes the Seal of the United States with an American Eagle displaying outstretched wings and talons and a striped shield on its breast.

The United States

Woodcarving Talk At Heath Church Circle Meeting

Elea nor Circle of the Heath United Church held a Thursday night meeting at the church with a woodcraft program by Jack Slavin a Ohio University sculpture student. He showed carvings discussed wood types and carving subjects followed by a Q A session. Mrs Don Stivers led devotions on Meditation of Time and guests included husbands and Mr Mrs Hamm and Mr Mrs Pape. The circle approved funding for dining room tables and children chairs the Valentine decor featured red and white carnations. Hostesses were Mrs Galen Brown Mrs Tom Cassell Mrs Charles Byer and Mrs Max Donahue.

Middleport Eleanor Circle Heath United Church Jack Slavin Ohio University Athens Don Stivers Bernard Fultz Robert Hamm James Pape Valentine Galen Brown Tom Cassell Charles Byer Max Donahue

Two Cited After Wreck

Two Meigs County men were cited after a Sunday one car crash on Route 143. Harold Darst, 28, Rutland, left the scene and was charged with reckless operation and scratches and bruises were reported. Passenger Bill Landers, Pomeroy, faced intoxication charges.

Pomeroy Meigs Robert Hartenbach Harold Darst Rutland Darst Bill Landers

Growth Rate Terrifying Implications Warned by Minister

New Delhi authorities warn that India faces terrifying growth implications as annual population rises approach the scale of the Netherlands. Family Planning Minister Satyanarayanan d Sinha says resources are strained and per capita income falls far below the international poverty line of 240 dollars.

New Delhi India Satyanarayanand Sinha Netherlands

Camp Echoing Hills Opens For Ohio Handicapped

Cordell Brown, a cerebral palsy survivor, launches Camp Echoing Hills on 43 acres in Coshocton County to help disabled residents contribute to society. The Christian camp operates with voluntary staff, offers six sessions for 100–125 campers, and relies on private donations as state funds are declined for religious reasons. Brown plans year round use with a new main hall addition and a weatherproof build.

Coshocton, Ohio Cordell Brown Brown Coshocton Ohio Church of the Open Door Elyria Harold Brown Amherst Hills, Inc Ization Jane

Mrs. Becker Honored At Shower in Middleport

Mrs Don Becker was honored with a layette shower at the home of Mrs George Hackett Sr Assisting hostesses were Mrs Don Mullen and Mrs Robert Parker Games were played and prizes won by Mrs Jack Bachner Mrs Ruth Johnson and Mrs William Zuspan Jr The guest list includes Mrs William Camp Mrs Richard Rosenbaum Mrs Blanch Compson Mrs Robert Comp son Mrs Thomas Riley Mrs William Morris and many others.

Middleport Don Becker George Hackett Sr Don Mullen Robert Parker Jack Bachner Ruth Johnson William Zuspan, Jr William Camp Richard Rosenbaum Blanch Compson Robert Compson Thomas Riley William Morris Mary Shafer Delbert Becker Leslie Ervin Charles Searles Roy Priddy Oscar Henry Allen King Robert Richardson Manning Klees Richard Owen Art Gilmore Norman Yeanger Wallace Powers Austin Russell Terry Ohlinger Gail Miller Terry Henry Bess Sanborn Lois Rogers

Meteoroid Fireballs Trim to Largest Entering Atmosphere

Daily about eight billion meteors enter the earth atmosphere but intense air friction vaporizes all but the largest. The piece notes the extreme heat and the selection effect that leaves only the biggest meteorites reaching lower altitudes.

Earth

Quiet weekend in Gallia County reports no crashes

Gallipolis Ohio State Patrol reports a quiet weekend with no traffic accidents since February 14. In New York a film road show updates note Karl Malden as Gen Omar Bradley in Patton Blood and Guts with George C. Scott to star. John Huston to star in De Sade. Senta Berger and Lilli Palmer co star. Columbia Pictures buys film rights to Jimmy Shine with Dustin Hoffman.

New York Germany John LeCarre Avco Embassy Pictures of Canada Europe LeCarre Great Britain Gallipolis Ohio State Patrol Karl Malden Omar Bradley 20Th Century Fox Roadshow Patton George C. Patton Jr George C. Scott Spain John Hustor de Sade Marquis de Sade Berlin Senta Berger Lilli Palmer American International Pictures Columbia Pictures Jimmy Shine Murray Schisgal Dustin Hoffman

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