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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1960

Page

2

Middleport council discusses sewage plant plans and hearings

Middleport village council held a special meeting to form committees for the 1960 sewage disposal project. A Jan 12 hearing before the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board requires progress proof and a possible river discharge permit, with penalties for noncompliance.

Middleport Council Middleport Kenneth McElhinney Wvas Sewer Committee Ohio Water Pollution Control Board Ohio River Columbus Cincinnati Ject William Childs John Zerkle Walter E. Moeller

Four petitions filed for Meigs County offices

Four candidacy petitions have been filed at the Meigs County Board of Elections. Republican county commissioner candidate is Julian Hill of Letart Township. Republican central committeemen contenders are Joe Beegle of Racine and William Smith of Middleport. Democrat Norman C. Will seeks the Democratic central committeeman post in West Rutland. Filing deadline for May primaries is February 3.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Meigs County News Highlights Late 1959 Events

A chronology from October to November 1959 lists local actions in Meigs County including lawsuits, school events, official appointments, civic projects, and holiday activities. Notable items include a $70,000 damage suit filed by Lawrence A. Smith, county purchases for the sheriff, school bond endorsements, homecoming queens, and community festivities across Pomeroy Middleport Rutland and surrounding areas.

Lawrence A. Smith Chester Ruda Durst Portland Sheriff's Department Lynn Buchanan Middleport Rutland High School Clyde Kirkland Ohio Power Co Barrie Phillips Sondra Potts Pomeroy Judy Hewetson A. V. Howell Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Walter Moeller Middleport Bpw Royal Safety Club Dottie Lucas Rutland Bob Nelson Bob Sayre Nathan Wiss Tony Malik Chesterhill Sam Flanagan Wayne Roush Patricia Blakeslee Meigs Ohio Chicago Bonnie van Cooney Middleport High School Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Mrs. Emma Burford Dies at 76 in Rutland

Emma Burford 76 of Rutland died at Meigs General Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of Rutland Baptist Church. Survived by daughter Florence Bell of Orleans France and sons Howard of Belle West Virginia Lester of Rutland. Funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. Chase Funeral Home Rutland. Burial in Burford Cemetery Big Tyler Mountain West Virginia.

Middleport Emma Burford Rutland Meigs General Hospital Rutland Baptist Church Florence Bell Orleans France Howard Belle W.va Lester Bert Chase Funeral Home Ray Biddle Burford Cemetery Big Tyler Mountain

Miss Cecil's Aunt Dies At Marietta

Miss Lois Cecil learns of her aunt Mrs. J. H. Cecil death in Marietta Sunday. Funeral services held Tuesday in Marietta with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grueser and Mrs. Edna Faulk attending from the area.

Middleport Lois Cecil J. H. Cecil Marietta Cecil Paul Grueser Edna Faulk

Past Chiefs to Meet at Magnolia Temple With Hostesses

Magnolia Temple past chiefs plan a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Dale Smith home. Co hostess is Mrs. Lawrence Lanning. Meigs County residents bought 53 new motor vehicles in December. Nellie Brown reports 44 autos and nine trucks.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Dale Smith Lawrence Lanning Meigs County Nellie Brown

Nurses to Meet Pomeroy at Martin Hotel

Practical Nurses Association No. 4 of Ohio will meet at Pomeroy in the Martin Hotel Friday January 8 at 7 30 p m. The speaker will be Dr Davis of Middleport.

Middleport Park Association Park Association McElhinney Pomeroy

OES Meets Thursday At Masonic Temple

Evangeline Chapter 172 of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a regular session at 7 30 this Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple. A social hour follows with slides of the Eastern Star home in Mount Vernon and refreshments served.

Middleport

Teacher Takes Leave in Middleport Switch

Substituting for Mrs. Pearl Reynolds, on a week long leave, is Mrs. L W Mc Comas. Reynolds expects to resume teaching duties Monday.

Middleport Pearl Reynolds L. W. McComas

Grace Guild Meeting Postponed This Evening

A Grace Guild gathering at Grace Episcopal Church has been postponed tonight due to unspecified causes. Members are advised to watch for updated notices and rescheduled time.

Pomeroy Grace Guild of Grace ‘Episcopal Church

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