Pomeroy Council Reviews Sewage Plant Plans and Cruiser Bids
Pomeroy council discussed Burgess and Niple plans for the sewage disposal plant and set a special meeting to review specifications. The body also reviewed bids for a police cruiser, noting Blaetmar Auto Co. offered the lowest bid for a Pontiac Tempest and that Leadingham’s bid was not the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Burgess and Niple
B. F. Hatch
Ohio Department of Health
Legar
Homer E. Abele
Willis Leadingham
Metropolitan Motor Co
Council
Leadingham
Blaetmar Auto Co
Chevrolet
Pomeroy Motor Co
Don Collins
Franklin Rizer
James Ebersbach
Bob Hysell
Judge Gibson Addresses Pomeroy Audience
About 150 people filled the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium to hear Ohio Supreme Court Justice Rankin Gibson speak on individual influence on public policy. Introduced by Don Mullen, Gibson cited voting, nominations, and the three government branches. Democratic Club president Wilma Riebel introduced eight local candidates for November, with guests Meigs County Judge Frank W. Porter and former state senator J. Sherman Porter in attendance. Refreshments followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Knowles
E. A. Wingett
Wanda Eblin
Austin Russell
Charles Diehl
Meigs County
Frank W. Porter
J. Sherman Porter
Gallia County
Democratic Club
Stev en Gherke Birthday Celebrated in Middleport
The fifth birthday anniversary of Stev en Gherke, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Gherke, was observed Friday in Middleport. Guests included Mrs Charles A Brad bury and daughter Mary Mr and Mrs Paul Haptonstall Billy and Edith and Mr and Mrs Denver Rice. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs David Hathaway Park ersburg W Va and Mr and Mrs Cleburn Gherke Stump town W Va who came Monday for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Steven Gherke
Eugene Gherke
Charles A. Bradbury
Mary
Paul Haptonstall
Billy
Edith
Denver Rice
Gherke
David Hathaway
Parkerrsburg
W. Va
Cleburn Gherke
Stumptown
Joe Young Honored At Birthday Party
Joe Young Sr was guest of honor at a surprise dinner party held by his wife for his birthday. Attendees included family from Woodsfield Chillicothe Mid dleport Rutland Mason West Virginia Hemlock Grove Portland Racine and Portland with several young relatives and companions.
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Joe Young
Middleport
Joe Young, Sr
Melanie
Joey
Woodsfield
William Kitchen
Debbie
Denise
Chillicothe
C. A. Bradbury
Suzanne
Mary
Asa
Jessie Price
Rutland
Martin Stanley, Jr
Mason
W. Va
Emma Young
Hemlock Grove
Lawrence Ray Gluesencamp, Jr
Portland
Patricia Ann Dailey
Michael Lance
Dorothy A. Putnam
Reedsville
Lawrence Herman Theiss
Racine
Shirley van Meter
First United Holds Officer Installation
Syracuse church notes installation of officers at First United Presbyterian on February 9. New officers include Mrs. James S. Quick and Mrs. Donald Cottrill as elders. Mrs. Robert White and Mrs. Cottrill as deaconesses. and Mrs. Orville Slack and Mrs. Harry Potts as trustees. Reverend Ruppelt presented carnations to the officers, organist Eleanor Kay Schneider, and Sunday School Superintendent William F. Winebrenner. Cub scouts from Den 237 attended with various den mothers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
First United Presbyterian Church
James S. Quick
Donald Cottrill
Robert White
Cottrill
Orville Slack
Harry Potts
Ruppelt
Eleanor Kay Schneider
William F. Winebrenner
Den 237
Randy Cross
John Eichinger
Bobby Patterson
Donnie Quisenberry
Mike Weaver
Rodney Holman
Keith Lisle
Craig Cottrill
David Crow
Racine
Robert Smith
Donald Lisle
Alfred Crow
Nancy
Ralph Patterson
Manley couple welcomed a son at Meigs Memorial
The Meigs Memorial Hospital notes record the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Manley of Middleport. Other admissions include Miss Virgie Hobbstetter of Pomeroy, David Carson of Rutland, and Charlotte Crawford of Point Pleasant along with Denver Queen and Walter Barrett of Middleport. Also listed are Mrs. Marion Boston Steven Spangler John Russell and Mrs. O B Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Manley
Middleport
Virgie Hobstetter
Pomeroy
David Carson
Rutland
Charlotte Crawford
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Denver Queen
Carpenter
Walter Barrett
Marion Boston
Steven Spangler
John Russell
O. B. Stout
Commission OKs Purchase of 414 Adams Grader for Pomro y
Meigs County Commission approves deferred purchase of a 414 Adams grader for Pomeroy Scipio Township Trustees. They also transfer 200 from equipment to the dog and kennel fund to hire extra help for the dog catcher amid many complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy — Scipio Township
Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Dog and Kennel Fund
Long Atlantic Telephone Cable Links England and United States
In 1963 a 3400 mile cable laid directly connects England and the United States. It carries 128 telephone messages simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Donation to church fund supports Heath Methodist remodel
Eleanor Circle at Heath Methodist Church donated 125 dollars to the remodeling fund for a kitchen and ladies lounge. Mrs. Roscoe Wise named a nominating committee including Mrs Galen Brown, Mrs Ernie Fraser, and Mrs Earl Davenport. March brings new officers and guest night plans. Devotions by Mrs Edward Johnson focused on Lenten meditations set to recorded music. The Road to Easter, by Mrs Bernard Fultz, was the program. A Valentine themed bake sale closed the meeting with Mrs Lee Smith and Mrs Edna French serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eleanor Circle
Heath Methodist Church
Roscoe Wise
Galen Brown
Ernie Fraser
Earl Davenport
Edward Johnson
Bernard Fultz
Lee Smith
Edna French
Reedsville WSCS Elects New Officers
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Reedsville Church elected officers: President Mrs. Chester Buckley Vice President Mrs. Warren Pickens Secretary Mrs. Robert King Treasurer Mrs. Carl Buckley. Plans were made for Easter sunrise breakfast. Devotions were led by Mrs. Humphrey with scripture by Mrs. Bill Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Charles Humphrey
Chester Buckley
Warren Pickens
Robert King
Carl Buckley
Humphrey
Bill Orr
Bert Shumway
Hazel Buckley
Pickens
Laura Ruth
Dorsel Riebel
Gene Wilson
Ben Buckley
Harry Osborn
Stansburys Hold Party For Grandchildren
Middleport Roy and Lillian Stansbury host a dinner party honoring grandchildren Kimberly Ruth and Roy Jack on their birthday anniversaries. Guests included Dr and Mrs Keith Riggs and daughter Andrea and Mr and Mrs Jack Neff with sons Duane and Larry. In Pomeroy John Avery Sargent, 42, was fined five dollars and costs for crossing a double yellow line in Mayor Charles Legar’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roy Lansbury
Kimberly Ruth
Roy Jack
Keith Riggs
Andrea
Jack Neff
Duane
Larry
Pomeroy
John Avery Sargent
Charles Legar
Boyer Leads NL in Batting Pace for Cardinals
Hot corner hitter Ken Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals paced National League third basemen in hitting last season with a .286 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Boyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Services Held For Mrs. Diles
Funeral services for Mrs. L. D. Diles were conducted Sunday at the Middleport First Baptist Church by Rev. Donald Boone. Pallbearers included Allen Hughes Kalad Hindy Clif ford Stumbo Paul Smart Milton Hood and John Kauff. Out of county relatives and Columbus and Pittsburgh residents attended. A tribute by Rev. Boone appeared in the Sunday bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. D. Diles
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Middleport First Baptist Church
Donald Boone
Allen Hughes
Kalad Hindy
Clifford Stumbo
Paul Smart
Milton Hood
John Kauff
Gerald Anthony
O. P. Klein
Bruce Ward
Akron
Ralph Parsons
Buckeye Lake
Virgil Edwards
Albert Romeo
Cecil Root
William K. Beaver
Maxine Bennett
Anthony Derek
Judith Bush
All of Columbus
Stewart Adams
Robert Doak
Samuel Adams
Pittsburgh
Clara Hamilton
Reg Tygrett
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ellis Moore
Diamond
Edward Moore
Glouster
Harold Wetherholt
Gallipolis
Kermit Blosser
H. C. Musser
Max Ferguson
W. W. Patton
Clyde Plant
Roger Jones, Jr
John Algeo
Athens
Milton Hamilton
Marietta
Vernon Rogers
Oak Harbor
Diles
Boone
Sunday Church Bulletin
Two Parties Given For Beth Vaughan
Beth Vaughan daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Vaughan celebrated her sixth birthday with a Valentine kindergarten party. Guests included Michael Davenport Becky Roush Karen Johnson Patricia Craig and Pat Cochran. Refreshments and Valentine favors were provided. Mr and Mrs R E Vaughan hosted a family party with cake ice cream and relatives Marty Vaughan Judy Vaughan and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Beth Vaughan
Richard Vaughan
Beth
Michael Davenport
Becky Roush
Karen Johnson
Patricia Craig
Pat Cochran
Vaughan
Valentine
R. E. Vaughan
Marty
Contributions pass 2500 in Meigs County March of Dimes drive
Middleport Meigs County March of Dimes drive tops 2500 dollars says William D. Childs, chairman. The 1964 goal is reached and pledgers are urged to send in donations promptly to close the drive. A Pomeroy Eastern Star past matrons dinner for Evangeline Chapter Middleport is postponed to March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Evangeline Chapter
Rhodes Eyes Acceleration of Route 33 Plans Meigs Delegation Says
Gov. James A. Rhodes met with a Meigs County delegation led by William D. Childs and Fred Crow to press for speeding Route 33 improvements from Athens to the Ohio River. The group cited signed resolutions by county organizations and discussed funding, including a potential $500 million bond issue, with Rhodes planning a March 30 visit to Meigs County to further study conditions. George Wilson of the Ohio Department of Industrial Development supported industrial prospects and recreational development in Southeastern Ohio, noting a link between road quality and expansion. Rh odes sought to avoid the Appalachia low in spirits label while exploring federal aid along a Parkersburg West Virginia to Cincinnati highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
William D. Childs
Fred Crow
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
E. F. Robinson
Herbert Shields
Thomas Sayre
Paul Bower
Farm Bureau Organization
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Rhodes
George Wilson
Ohio Department of Industrial Development
Ohio
Ohio Basin
Wilson
Appalachia
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cincinnati
Eastern Star Meets and Poem Recitals Highlight Mar Meetings
POMEROY-Harrisonville Chapter 255 of the Eastern Star met with Sharon Jewell and Virgil Atkins in charge. A report on the Middleport school of instruction and plans for initiatory work at the Mar 10 meeting were shared. Poems and readings by Palmer Atkins, Pearl Canaday, Dana Hoffman, Robert Swick, Sharon Jewell, and Bernice Winn enriched the gathering. A Valentine themed social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Atkins
Dana Hoffman
Robert Swick
Sharon Jewell
Masonry
Bernice Winn
Adrienne French
Valentine
Joan Stewart
Donna Nelson
Isabelle Nelson
Meigs General Hospital Notes
Meigs General notes mention George Taylor Douglas Johnson and Arthur Slusher in a brief medical bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taylor
Douglas Johnson
Arthur Slusher
Welfare Report Presented by Gallia County Salon
The Gallia County Salon 8 and 40 met at the home of Golda Mourning in Middleport with Emma Wayland co hostess. Mabel Brown gave a report on child welfare work and project plans were discussed. Greeting cards are sold to fund the program. Pouvari meeting set for March 1 in Columbus. Hostesses named for March are Mrs Genevieve Well and Louise Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallia County
Golda Mourning
Emma Wayland
Chapeau
Dorothy Hecker
Mabel Brown
Columbus
Genevieve Well
Louise Stewart
Women Meet In Pomeroy at Hazel Cleland Home
Hazel Cleland entertained Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star officers in Pomeroy on Thursday. Jane Hill presided with readings by Helen Johnson Cora Webb Leona Hensley Bernice Carpenter and Chlorus Grimm. Charles Hensley won the traveling gift as members offered valentine remembrances. Refreshments followed on a Valentine themed table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hazel Cleland
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Jane Hill
Helen Johnson
Cora Webb
Leona Hensley
Bernice Carpenter
Chlorus Grimm
Charles Hensley
Real Estate Auction in Athens County Ohio March 19 1964
Public auction of 50 acre Troy township parcel in Athens County Ohio to satisfy a legal sale. The property lies on Hockingport Road near Job Ruth corner and is appraised at 2500 dollars with minimum bid two thirds of that amount. Sheriff Harold E. Shields and attorney Lavelle & Vanity represent the case in No 23072 Atlas Subsidiaries of Ohio v Augustine et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etife
Ohio
Athens
Atlas Subsidiaries of Ohio, Inc
Harold L. Augustine
Troy Town
Troy
State of
Job Ruth
Hockingport and Town Road
Ruth
D. Curtis
Hockingport
Town
Curtis
George E. Simms
Sarah E. Simms
Athens County
Toreh
Hockingport Road
Mises
Harold E. Shields
O. Lavelle & Vanity
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Edna Schoenleb
Jed Webster
Gibson
First United
WSCS
Stansburys
Warner ER. Loftus
Rockefeller-for-President Committee
California
Los Angeles
Western Union
Route
James A. Rhodes
Meigs General Hospital
Billy Manuel
Lillian Walker
Clara Welch
Joseph Martin
Pleasant Ridge
Athens Messenger
Messenger
Messenger Accident
Insurance Department
THE
Athens Ohio
Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
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