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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1970

Page

8

Karr Wins Hospital Contract for Meigs County Project

Karr Construction Co of Pomeroy won the general contract at 179 377 for a new 40 bed long term care wing at the Meigs County Hospital. Five other contracts were awarded for plumbing, electrical and fixtures with Earl C Hayes and Associates as project engineers. Total project cost tops 897 200 and completion is expected within about a year.

Pomeray Withoa Karr Construction Co Pomeroy Busters Meigs County Hospital Commission Earl C. Hayes Portsmouth Barr Karr Donik Donald Diefer Contraviers Waverly Piping Waverly Casle Don King Construction Co Mei

Tradition In Cards This Year

NEW YORK reports Christmas cards show traditional feeling with wreaths and doves of peace, while colors lean toward muted tones. Ig Cohen, president of Ignes Card Shops, notes whimsical designs decline and themes vary by region. Connecticut area data and population figures are cited.

New York Ig Cohen Ignes Card Shops

Neighbors Aid Family After Christmas Fire

A Christmas Eve house fire destroyed the Eppling family home near Sepossille. Neighbors and Readsville firemen arrived within minutes, aided by a towboat crew providing light. The family, who had adopted a son, housed temporarily by neighbors, moved back in New Year’s Day after relief efforts. The mother’s cerebral palsy daughter stayed in hospital. the couple escaped with their son and no injuries were reported.

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N Y Roads Get King Size Paint Job

ALBANY More than a half million gallons of paint will be spread on New York State highways this summer and fall to brighten traffic markings, the State Transportation Department reports. Maintenance crews will apply white or yellow paint to 18,300 miles of centerline markings and 14,000 miles of edge lines, enough to paint a six inch wide stripe around the earth or cover 110,000 average sized homes.

Albany New York State State Transportation Department

Chauncey Personal Weekend Guests Visit Families

Chauncey families hosted weekend guests from Columbus Converse and Lanai as well as visitors from Hiltonard and Alillfield. Miss Sharon Abdella returned to State College Pa after a holiday with her parents on Converse Street. The mountain lion has many names including cougar puma catamount panther painter and leon.

James Cathyshire Lanas Jet Jim Rodehaver Colverse St Bus Nelson State College, Pa Penn State’ University Cougar Pima Catamount Panther Painter Leon

Fines and suspensions issued by Judge Porter in Meigs County

A long list of defendants appeared in Meigs County court with Judge Porter presiding. Police and court actions included speeding fines, suspended licenses, stop sign violations, reckless operation, and various contempt and disorder charges. Several cases resulted in probation, driver’s license suspensions, or dismissals, with many fines and costs assessed. Notable names include Harold Chaestan, Darrel Dajgan, Charles Staats, Kenneth Harley, and Jim Little among others.

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Kyger Social Notes Details Wide Circle of Visitors

Mary Sisson reports a long list of recent guests visiting families in Kal Spears and surrounding towns. Attendees include Alan Spears, Bernard Solly from Ridwell, Rob ert Burger and Mike of Gallipolis, and many others from Columbus, Pomeroy, Parkersburg, and Gallipolis. The note records dinners, gifts, and social visits across multiple households in the Kyger area.

Mary Sisson Kyge Kal Spears Alan Spears While Dyen Roseville Bernard Solly Ridwell Wiha Norvis Sayly Ashel Tribble Robert Burger Mike Gallipolis Dewey Latsher Tiwenan Stes Arthur Cason Roberr Hill Columbus Vera Thomas Sandra Mulford Robert Hovland Debbie Point Pleasant Dale Mullard Vivian Grant Ewington Robert Smith Roberta Raymond Smith Depbie Aid Janis Archie Rose Pomeroy Don Smith Homer Tate Cacrol Tate Colum

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