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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1973

Page

9

Church Projects Discussed at Middleport Missionary Society

The B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of Middleport First Baptist Church discussed Christmas season projects aiding county infirmary residents and the children's home funded by the yearlong stocking drive. Love Gift dedication by Mrs. Marjorie Walburn themed Recipe for a Happy New Year with devotions and social hour hosted by Electa and Dorcas circles.

Middleport B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society John Werner Beulah White Walburn Martha King Pearl Hoffman Dorcas Electa Lovejoy

Hood family holiday visit and wedding in Rutland

Mr and Mrs James Hood and daughters Jolene and Leslie from Ottawa Illinois vacationed with relatives in Middleport and Rutland over the holidays. They attended the December 30 wedding of Rodney Davis of Columbus. Roger Davis of Columbus also spent ten days with his parents in Rutland during Christmas.

Rutland James Hood Jolene Leslie Ottawa Ill Milton Hood Middleport Kenneth Davis

Four vehicle accidents in Wellston over holiday weekend

Wellston police logged four crashes across Friday to Monday. Opal Bennett backed into a moving car on South Ohio Avenue. Deslie Wyckoff of Hamden was involved. James Kirby of Hamden DUI cited after causing damage on Pennsylvania Avenue and Second Street. Arthur Watters of Wellston reported a tire blowout and loss of consciousness on Route 93. cited for loss of vehicle control. Helen Chapman of Wellston backed into Edward Howard’s parked car at Jim's Foodland. minor damage, no injuries.

Wellston Opal Louise Bennett Ohio Avenue Deslie Wyckoff Hamden Bennett James Kirby Pennsylvania Avenue Percell Ervin David L. Jonas Kirby Second Street James W. Littlejohn Arthur Watters Watters Jim Foodland Helen S. Chapman Edward Howard Oak Hill

James Miller Employed By Goodyear

Middleport resident James R. Miller now works in purchasing at Goodyear Atmed Corp in Piketon after high school in Middleport and an electrical engineering degree from Ohio University. He served 14 months in Vietnam with the U S Marine Corps and was discharged as a corporal. He and his wife Linda reside on Route 2, Waverly. Parents are Mr and Mrs Myron Miller of Middleport. Shelby Pickens of Syracuse cited for speeding and failing to observe a traffic light in Pomeroy.

Middleport James R. Miller Goodyear Atmed Corporation Piketon Middleport High School Ohio University U. S. Marine Corps Vietnam Linda Kauff Miller Route 2 Waverly Myron Miller Third Avenue Pomeroy Shelby Pickens Syracuse

Two Mishaps Reported In Meigs County

Meigs County Sheriff reports two road incidents on Thursday. Glenn Vance of Middleport backed into the Might driveway on Leading Creek Road and fled but was later arrested for intoxication and failure to stop. Frank Corwin of Akron lost control on Route 124 near Minersville striking a guard rail with no injuries.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank Corwin Akron

Wahama High to Take Annual On Sale Monday

The 1973 Wahama High School Annual will be sold starting Monday at the high school for five dollars. Orders may be placed with any journalism class member. Nellie Brown named chief deputy clerk in Meigs County clerk of courts office Ruth Moore named deputy clerk. Larry Spencer is the new clerk of courts.

MASON

Wellston Fire Department 1972 Report Highlights Alarms and Totals

Wellston Fire Chief Steve Trainer and Assistant Chief Walter Hunter released the 1972 activity report noting 105 alarms with 87 city calls, 10 township calls, and eight mutual aid responses. Property loss was estimated at 6 295 dollars with two arson suspicions and no fire department fatalities.

Wellston Steve Trainer Walter Hunter Hocking Valley Regional Fire School

Nails Scattered in Church Lot and Theft Reported

County sheriff logged two complaints on Wednesday about yard debris in a church lot. Elden Blake of Reedsville found two pounds of roofing nails and one pound of carpet tacks at Eden United Brethren Church north of town. Jo Ann King of Middleport reported theft of three tapes and a timing tape from a vehicle on County Road 21 near Shady Cove.

Pomeroy Meigs County Elden Blake Reedsville Eden United Brethren Church Jo Ann King Middleport Tom King Shady Cove

97 New Vehicles Titled In Meigs

Meigs County clerk of courts reports December totals 97 new vehicles with 16 trucks nine motorcycles 10 trailers and 62 new cars. Used vehicles count 117 including 14 trucks three motorcycles two trailers and 98 unspecified units.

Pomeroy Meigs County Clerk of Courts

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admits Six Patients

Six patients are admitted to Veterans Memorial Hospital including Monie Biffle Janet Capehart and Tami Samos of Pomeroy William Stone and Connie Kaiser of Racine Christopher Barker of New Haven Freda Buchanan of Coolville Ada Swick Langsville and Chevyl Metford of Vinton.

Monie Biffle Janet Capehart Tami Samos Pomeroy William Stone Connie Kaiser Racine Christopher Barker New Haven Freda Buchanan Coolville Ada Swick Langsville Chevyl Metford Vinton

Cars Collide on Route 2 in Point Pleasant

Mason County sheriff cites Roger Drummond 25 of Athens for left of center after a two car collision Wednesday at 4 30 p m. His southbound car struck John Jackson 44 of Southside who was traveling north on Route 2.

Carol Sargent ASCS Virgil C. King Bedford Two Meigs County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee Orion Roush Salem Two Clarence Price Point Pleasant Mason County Roger Drummond Athens John Jackson Southside Drummond

Ewing Family Returns From Pasadena Rose Bowl Trip

Mr and Mrs Benny Ewing and daughter and Mrs Henry Ewing returned from Pasadena California where they attended Rose Bowl activities. They traveled by plane.

Pomeroy Benny Ewing Henry Ewing Pasadena Calif

Five Fined By Mayor In Pomeroy

POMEROY Three persons forfeited bonds and five were fined when Mayor William Baronick held Pomeroy Village Court Wednesday evening. Edward Stark Jr. 24 Pomeroy forfeited a 25 bond for running a red light and a 50 bond for reckless operation. Carl Brown 38 Pomeroy forfeited a 28.70 bond for speeding. Earl Thomas address unknown paid a 25 bond for disturbing the peace. Vincent Lauder milt Pomeroy assault and battery 25 and disturbing the peace 25 and costs. Pina Covert Delbert Fridley both Pomeroy fined 8.70 costs for profane language. Charles Mullen 22 Pomeroy charged with failure to maintain assured clear distance and Henry Ohlinger 19 Middleport defective exhaust both fined 5 and costs.

Pomeroy William Baronick Pomeroy Village Edward Stark Jr Carl Brown Earl Thomas Vincent Laudermilt Pina Covert Delbert Fridley Charles Mullen Henry Ohlinger Middleport

Probate Court Accounts Advertised in Athens County

The Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division lists numerous estates with first, final, or distributive accounts filed from 1972 into 1973. Hearing of these accounts is suspended for publication and exceptions until February 12, 1973, at 9:00 am.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Court of Common Pleas of Ruth M. Blair Burley Blair Gerald A. Mollica Maggie M. Burton Margaret Burton Arthur Donald Campbell Marguerite Campbell Robert H. Coates Maynard Coates Johanna W. Coyne Cecilia M. Collins C.E. Berry Lenna Finsterwald Amie L. Gates James C. Gates Doris V. Green Donald A. Green Joe Judson Grace Judson Richard Kunzman Dorothy Kunzman Betty T. Llewellyn Thomas O. Llewellyn John F Newcomb Leta V McLaughlin Eleanor B. Parks George C. Parks Geneva S. Dilley Augusta Steiner Madge Taylor Parmer Taylor George Parmer Taylor Foster B. Cornwell Floyd Fr. Wolfe Ada J. Christy Arthur Fitch Bean Janice Neely Robert Craig Copeland Mary Frances Blair Fern Douglas Paul J. Gerig William G. Platz Bernice Ko Koehler Wayne Russell

Guardians and Trustees File Accounts for Local Estates

Richard Kunzman guardian of Betsy Shearer files first account on November 22. Charles Richard Spencer guardian of Teresa Spencer files first and final account on November 27. Joseph Seiple trustee of Amanda Longdon trust files fifth account on December 11, 1972. Dorothy Blanche Walker trustee of Mary Tribe trust files first account on December 8, 1972. Heikeong interests may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing. Judge Harold J. Rose. Deputy Clerk Patti Weaver.

Richard Kunzman Betsy Shearer Charles Richard Spencer Teresa Lynn Spencer Joseph Seiple Amanda Longdon Dorothy Blanche Walker Itern Mary S. Tribe Harold J. Rose Patti Weaver Ernest Eugene Roberts Harold J Rose

Notice of Appointment and Probate Actions in Athens County

Notices announce Audry G Roberts named administratrix of Ernest Eugene Roberts estate with four month claims period. Mildred Chapman named executrix of L C Swearingen estate with inventories filed. hearing suspended until Jan 22 1973. Also public notice of transfer application to move Certificate No 570 from Clarence Kelley estate to John H Turner Inc with tariffs adopted and details available from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Audry G Roberts Highland Avenue Athens Ohio Ernest Eugene Roberts Athens County Harold J Rose Common Pleas Court of Mildred Chapman Guysville L. C. Swearingen Coolville Harold J. Rose Cormmon Pleas Court Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Clarence Kelley Dale P Wharton John H. Turner, Inc North High Street Columbus Dale P. Wharton James F Shumaker West Nelsonville P O. Box Sugar Grove Road Lancaster Sheldon A. Taft Vorys Seymour & Pease East Gay Street

Turkey Shoot Sundays Recruiting Caregiver

Wanted experienced woman to live in to care for an infant at a factory setting. Guns allowed only from the factory checked program. Call 593 7521 for details.

Turkey Red Rown Call

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