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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1970

Page

8

51 Pints of Blood Donated in Meigs County Bloodmobile Visit

Meigs County Bloodmobile visit in Pomeroy drew 69 attendees with 51 pints donated and 45 pints replacements. Ten first time donors. Norbert Neutzling reached three gallon status and Hobard Vineyard five gallons. Nurses, doctors, and volunteers from local groups assisted and supported by Meigs County officials and sponsors.

Pomeroy Meigs County Norbert Neutzling Hobard Vineyard

Izaak Walton League Plans Essay Prizes at Point Pleasant

The Izaak Walton League met at the Point Pleasant City Building to judge a conservation essay contest for Mason County high school students. Winners will be announced later with first prize of 25 dollars. The group also discussed proposed state hunting dates and sent recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources. Attendees included Lawrence Mohr, president, and others.

Point Pleasant Izaak Walton League Mason County Department of Natural Resources Russell Newman Hillis Faudree C. R. Schurman Earl Sturgeon Gai Faires Horton Eckard Clara Cheuvront J. R. Foglesong Okey Faudree Cris Bauer Carl Siders Miles Darst Maxie Lewis Lawrence Mohr

Retarded Children Are Feted At Meigs County Party

POMEROY Meigs County Community class for the mentally retarded children enjoyed a Valentine Day party at Trinity United Church of Christ. About 35 members and guests attended, coordinated by Nancy Thompson, a Meigs High School junior. Games and refreshments followed, with each child receiving a balloon and a heart shaped candy cup. Special guests included Mrs. Judy Crooks, the community class teacher, and a parent of a child. Coordinators listed: Mary Sue Hayes, Sherry Hayes, Morton Titus, Teresa Gooch, Nancy Karr, Rhonda Folmer, Mary Radford.

Pomeroy Meigs County Trinity United Church of Christ Meigs County Youth Ohio Association Nancy Thompson Meigs High School Judy Crooks Mary Sue Hayes Sherry Hayes Morton Titus Teresa Gooch Nancy Karr Rhonda Folmer Mary Radford

Blue and Gold Banquet Planned for Cub Pack 245

Meigs notes show Cub Scout Pack 245 in Middleport hosting a Blue and Gold Banquet at the American Legion hall Thursday at 6 p.m. Rutland Gardeners meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Bruce May’s home with a house plant exhibit and a propagation demonstration by Mrs. William Willford. The Youth Ohio Association of Retarded Children convenes Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleport Church of the Nazarene.

Cub Scout Pack 245 Middleport American Legion Hall Rutland Friendly Gardeners Bruce May Wiliam Willford Youth Ohio Association of Retarded Children Middleport Church

Fire crews battle Sayre farm stump blaze near Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant firemen answered a 11 50 a m call on Route 2 two miles from Point Pleasant. About an acre burned on Lewis Sayre farm as Mrs Sayre attempted to burn a tree stump. Sayre home was briefly threatened while firefighters fought the blaze.

Point Pleasant Lewis Sayre

Iceland Settled Late by Scandinavians in 9th Century

The record notes that Iceland was not settled by Scandinavian groups until late in the 9th century, marking a gradual Norse colonization of the island.

Iceland

Landfill License Granted With No Council Action

Middleport Village Council failed to transact business Monday due to lack of quorum. The meeting heard a new gas rate ordinance to be acted on next session and a landfill license from Meigs County Health Department was noted. Harold Chase and others attended, and a proposal to raise firemen insurance by 3 dollars per volunteer was tabled for the next meeting. A lifeguard applicant for the Middleport Swimming Pool was referred to the recreation committee.

Middleport Tom Cassell Columbia of Ohio Gas Co Meigs County Health Department John Zerkle Clifford Stumbo Richard Vaughan George Baker C. C. Fisher Harold Chase Robert Byers Fisher Recreation Committee

Hechler Addresses Postmasters Dinner in Point Pleasant

Annual Mason County Postmasters Association dinner at the Moose Club in Point Pleasant drew about 50 postal employees with guests. Speaker Rep Ken Hechler showed film strips from Bridge at Remagen and announced show dates at Haven theater March 6 and 7.

Point Pleasant Mason County Postmasters’ Association Moose Club Ken Hechler Benjamin Franklin IV Hechler Bridge At Remagen New Haven Theater

Pupils Grow Tulips For Mothers At Rutland School

Special education students at Rutland Elementary grew red tulips for Valentine's Day as a project under Rutland Friendly Gardeners Garden Club guidance. The bulbs were planted Sept. 26 last year, stored until Jan. 1, then nurtured to blooming for the holiday. Extra blooms were given to community shut-ins. The club holds monthly therapy sessions, chaired by Mrs. Larry Edwards.

Rutland Rutland Elementary School Rutland Friendly Gardeners Garden Club Larry Edwards

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges Motions

Evelyn Rossin from South Side and Linda Lou Marcum from Ashton among admissions. Dismissals include Mrs Roy Ball Charles Wood Lora Chapman Francis Wallis and Mrs Sherman Jordan.

Evelyn Rossin South Side Lowell Hughes Ravenswood Richard Hudson Gallipolis Ferry Linda Lou Marcum Ashton Roy Ball Charles Wood Lora Chapman Francis Wallis Sherman Jordan

Police Cite 1 Driver In Two-Car Collision

At the intersection of 12th Street and Viand a two car crash occurred at 12 45 pm Monday. Lester L Leonard 41 of 1306 Viand St allegedly failed to stop and hit Marjorie M White 55 of 111 Pleasant St on the left fender causing 300 dollars in damage. Leonard was cited for failure to yield right of way.

Point Pleasant 12Th Street Viand Lester L. Leonard Viand St Marjorie M. White Pleasant St Leonard

Utility Pole Breaks After Middleport Crash

A car driven by Dennis Boggs 17 Middleport lost control on S Third Avenue and struck a utility pole then collided with a second vehicle driven by Margie Warner of Pomeroy. Boggs and passenger Stanley Wilson were taken to hospital, Wilson admitted for treatment. Boggs treated and released. Marriage licenses issued: Hysell 24 Erith Bush and John Blake 22 both Middleport. Marjorie Harris 20 Middleport. Allen Coe 18 Coolville and Joyce Foley 17 Coolville.

Middleport S. Third Avenue Dennis Boggs Third Avenue Lincoln Street Boggs Margie Warner Pomeroy Stanley Wilson Veterans Memorial Hospital Wilson Ay 2 Hysell Erith Bush Ormeroy John Blake Marjorie Harris Allen Coe Coolville Joyce Foley Foires Phillip D Charles A BarBare Hawk Robert L Nancy L Soumannn Highland Motel, Inc Ssa Coven Glenemen Francis Hoodlet Ednasseenaneer Vue Hope Beatrice Roe Jacobs W. Aaveeeees Some Kestner C. Raymond Patton Charles F Ceiensienna Kyle's Shop For Men Cameaitiacennenes Lakeview Dormitories, Inc Some Lamborn Studio Incsaversee Some Eaenene Tuerhom William L Some UN Chicken Villa Martin Cloyce Sweeney John E Some Cloyce Gaewneee Jacksonville Corporation Same Esesens Fannen Helen Wetenees Eneee We Martin Same Same Wwe Midget Motors Corporation Oak Grove Coal Co DH Mildeck’s Shoe Store Moore Charles Wates McMillan Harry F Marjorie Six Harold L Iwonite Sanitarian Service Na WY Acereens Gateway Motor Lodge Buchtel Corporation Gateway Downtowner Millholland Ae Cs Seenetas Ares Tennerares Wopier Vernon Pote Julie Et Prokos Mary Ster Grill Rothens, Inc Renee Rumac, Inc Casses Ben Peeammmennege Nanan Sour Iiss Ccscdiicin Bitliienina Atianida Coon Icida Slncasninccclenadienc Vod Welsonville Corporation Abco Services Nnreersantosannnsennns Thomas Wesley His Isinerrasinesiaian Catajannans Usn Abrahem Brothers ‘Associates Siegikaaere Tom Carl Distributors Feiss Twn Tom Crow Enterprises Incaccom Energy Weaver Bernard John Belve U M. Sincenien Alexander Township Meyer's Mildred McKnight Wilbert Meyer Noym Tomin J Rainbow Lake of Athens Naylor Mason Aaneenee Capeecanense Oe Nelsonville Pollett, ‘Inc Wakefield Tobert & ‘Bones Stoge Hubert Cames Township Hubert Keirns Fred Kimberly Mining Kimberly Mining Co Sneer We Coen, Gilbert Con-Ag Equipment Co Bern Township Hawk Cycle Selessoonianinmnancenns Parsons Thomas Ucsmessserensnssennrsnnee Vrooman Enterprises Canaan Township Athens City Galloway, Joyt Seveeeeee Athens County Plumbing Supply Waylor Mason Athens Home Comfort Center, Inc Athens City School Jeneennes Oreaense Ecamennen Athens Motel So Ecaneetnen Suaseapanvus Assnerees Seesrass Daniel W. Klingemssmith Necemen Some Nee Ean Chucoles, Speredoule C Ssesee Stevens Os Seers Srnsen Baneennere Douglas Motor City Carthage Township FER Baking Co Nanning, Charles K & Tor Bond Mamie Se Astoansoresensasienseonn Uep Wovenenaeesenanoees Cremeans, IrVit L Erseesessenessereseernsseee Hoon James Bernice Roe Goff Thelma Sersseesnesesunisssnnemaien Investors Discount Saves Milla Nectiantinen W. A Putnam Harvey Cnrscesmenersnse Roster J. F. Estate Cssssemnsemenesenservans Jim's Sunday Creek Coal Cootes, Maynard Sevasesserp Nonsanerssevens Neomemrarvassormaavere Srenseee Eeeneee Chauncey Corporation Soonteeronssinanee Sms King Carl Bleno Vse Prokes Mary C Wren Sereer Arerenr Samererrons Albany Corporation Rothens, Whiskiwaacenes Abco Service, Inc Abraham Ohel Bolin, Pear W Rumoc, Inc Ossamene Williams, Cort Lodi Township Webb James H Sturbois Jules & Shotom Wooton Michael D Abraham, Charles & Mitchell Osemnameneeees Canter Michel Meremenrsresumermnses Aiacartate Banaeceetepes Becscieiisiis Crs Michael F Cormenenenorsrenmenans Wakefield Motor Roach Ccesnsemmesin Copeland, Chester A Ccemnsmmonone Athens Diversified Ser, Inc Ncassine Ctmtpenenaatnanisrtanetanessen Benetecsions OGE Aster Renene Storer’s Garage Kingensmith Cormrerenormmneckess Ansijmniprnieneor Assensing Watkins, Joseph LEE Township Pemmareess Steers Saastraeninteesarsinense Troy Township Got Therme Rociavensseieniirenneeseminasse Igp Baxter Hozel Coloway, RB Csussne Carl E Leone M Blair, H. Bateman Coolville Corporation Deoter Theodore Bumpass H. Kent Coos Trimble Township Chucales Spiridoula Campbell, Forrest Stakoes Onnsnness Sasey Toga Gauleke, Grace Masterline Products IMC Corenneen Ssicemssince One Poole, Bota A. Cernnnronieenmarnsnsines Millholland, Guy Star Grill Meenmeen Dougan Ford Tractor Glouster Corporation Abraham Bros Nelsonville City MLE Corporation al $12 Inc Angle Robert D Campbell Auto Service Stage Douglas Motor City Campbell Forrest Sasnee Seenonnene Sceeipaiomtmavmas Ton Wetdenvanneniges Nes Eakin Michael Vixen Harriett Ontop Eamennen Wolfe Fred H Dunlop Josh Wye James W.& Hazel Dunlop's Glover Gerald M Woody Everett RPC Cw

Miss Knapp’s Sweet Sixteenth Birthday Party in New Haven

Beverly Knapp was honored at a sixteenth birthday party held at Junior Hall in New Haven. Music by The Group including Chester Young and Sammy Joe Bennett accompanied the celebration. A long list of attendees received refreshments. Nearby Point Pleasant visitors Mr and Mrs Thurmond Bailey and others were hosted by Mrs Lucy Cash and Georgia Martin on Main Street.

New Haven Beverly Knapp Chester Young Sammy Joe Bennett Steve Morris Terry Herndon Miss Knapp Tim Howard Chester Roush Curtis Roush Brent Clark Maria Mitchell Aay Roush Susan Thabett Connie Hughes Billy Fry Susy Daniels Connie Gilland Kay Schaekel Ralph Sayre Kim Fields Linda Roush Nancy Roush Bob Freeman Mike Howard Randy Roush Ronnie Zerkle Mike White Barry Harris Randy Clark Larry Herndon Anitra Winston Sharon Wallace Jane Haymaker Cathy Weaver Chetty Hayes Randy Smith David Morgan Connie Haggerty Marilyn Gibbs Mike Fields Angie Fields Gary Sisk Teresa Ferguson Gail Miller Debbie Paugh Becky Paugh Bart Stanley Sharon Rickard Randy Sayre Sherry Hartley Dave Busket Cozy Cooke Francis Queen John Wood Check Wood David Russell Brian Russell Mike Athey Bruce Adams Henratta Knapp Tim Ohlinger Bonnie Rayburn Cheryl Howard Jerry Keyes Lee Bumgarner Gordon Clark Herman Knapp Beverily Knapp Point Pleasant Thurmond Bailey Glenn Jivident Herman Jivident Barbara Lucy Cash Georgia Martin Main Street

Chauncey Village Seeks Bids for New Police Cruiser

The Village of Chauncey Ohio invites bids for a new police cruiser with a 350 cubic inch engine automatic transmission white exterior black vinyl upholstery and a plastic bubble between the seats. Bids opened by the Mayor’s Office at 7 00 PM on March 16 1970 with right to reject any or all bids.

Chauncey Ohio Helen A. Fiske

Notice of Delinquent Personal Property Taxes in Athens County

Delinquent personal property taxes list for Athens County prepared after the 1969 October Settlement. Counties Treasurer and County Auditor certify compliance with Section 5719.04 of the Revised Code of Ohio.

Athens County Ohio

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