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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1970
Page
6
Meigs County residents urged to write protest letters to Hanoi and support the 1970 Red Cross fund drive. Winger named drive chairman as the chapter seeks a $4,000 quota, with a prior $725 deficit noted. The service plans expand to aid veterans and emergency relief.
A Christmas program at Reedsville Limited Methodist Church featured a children's cast led by Marlene Putman and Tammy Ruth, with recitals by Donald Pulman and Kay Balderson. Participants included Kip Reed, Greg Wigal, Teresa Smith, and Rev. Norns, plus a piano duet. The event closed with prayers and singing gifts to the children.
China native apricot ties to origin in China and Japan is noted. The report highlights the widespread presence of state departments of agriculture across the United States.
At a Reedsville PTA gathering the County Counend PTA meeting was discussed with focus on delays in instructional television and the need for new classroom blinds. Grace Weber's team won the attendance banner and reading circle book for highest parent turnout. Elizabeth Smith, Maxine Whitehead, and David Chadwell presented slides Drive to Live and a Heart Association film Breath of Life. refreshments were served.
The Meigs County Sheriff Department report compiled by Shui Robert Martenbuch notes 18 627 telephone calls 7 auto accidents two of which were fatal 411 legal papers served 430 complaints for breaking and entering missing persons delivering emergency messages vandalism assault and disturbing the peace. Two hundred eighty five prisoners moved to state institutions 16 AWOL 12 probation violations 491 prisoners lodged in county jail 3315 74 dollars in fees turned into the county general fund. The force patrolled county towns nightly and logged 95 675 miles.
The Ohio Eta Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority gathers Tuesday at Mrs A R Knight’s home in Pomeroy at 813 pm. Heath United Methodist Church Afternoon Circle meets Thursday at 2 pm. Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club has a Tuesday dinner at Marlin Restaurant at 6 30 pm. Columbia Gas of Ohio hosts a meeting with Lucille Swackhamer leading the personal development program. Middleport Lodge No 36 F&AM holds a special meeting Tuesday at 7 20 pm at the Masonic Temple to work in the Fellow Graf degree.
Mary Vanhorn of Main Street Point Pleasant was injured in a two car mishap on Viane Street at 10 29 p m between Uth and 1sth Street. Olver Brewer 35 of Point Pleasant Route 1 was the other driver. Vanhorn had a severe neck injury a fractured limb and contusions of the right leg. Condition listed as satisfactory at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Police say investigation continues.
MIDDLEPORT Charmer members were recognized and officers elected at a meeting of the Royal Paly Class of the Maddleport Church of Christ held at Mrs Edgar Roynoldy home. The 40th anniversary of the class was observed with remarks by Miss Frances Roush, a charter member. Other charter members present were Miss Nina Fussell Mrs Audrey Frost and Miss Mabel Hysell. Gifts were presented to Miss Sindred Hawley the first teacher. Officers elected were Mrs Reynolds president Mrs Robert Rawlings vice president Miss Russell secretary Mrs Frost assistant secretary and Mrs Grace Pratt treasurer. Miss Hysell was named flower chairman and Mrs Alice Robeson Wilk Tema as teacher. The door prize went to Mrs Rawlings. Mrs Reynolds served dessert to members and one guest Mrs Nina Bland of Akron. Mrs Pearl Reynolds presided over the silver service and Mrs Rawlings the punch bowl. It noted that Mrs Louella Jenkinson Flagler Beach Fla is also a charter member of the class.
POMEROY Meigs County Commissioners joined Rep Clarence Miller and local teachers Dr Ray Heaton and Tom Cassell on a Saturday tour of abandoned Apple Grove and Portland forks dam sites. With completion of Reedsville Dam and partial Racine Dam, the sites are being turned over to the county. Community leaders seek recreation use for county youth on these sites and official papers will be signed soon.
Mrs C M Hennessy has been returned to the home of her son and daughter in Columbus after weeks in Riverside Hospital and is reported improving. Address 4155 Kendale Road, Columbus. Also noted are families of Lehrer, Ohlinger, Wilson, Halley and other relatives visiting or traveling between Columbus and Chicago.
Meigs County School Board renews Virgil Atkins as president and Harold Roush as vice president after an organizational meeting. George Perry and Harold Lohse take oath of office. trio plus Collins serve as board members. Regular meetings set for first Tuesday at 7 30 pm during Easter and Daylight Savings periods. An $84 395 budget for 1970 is approved. staff professional meeting service fund created. Bus driver certificate issued to Kenneth Eblin. Point Pleasant suit filed by The People's Bank of Point Pleasant against John and Peggy Jones for 789 54 plus costs.
In Meigs County Court, six bonds were forfeited and 12 fines imposed by Judge Frank Porter Jr. The forfeitures included Thomas Ward of stop sign violation, Adkins of Chesapeake for expired license, Mark Howard of Lima for expired license, Roy Eads of Henderson for speeding, James Sullivan for passing at an intersection, and Leo Terrell of Michigan for non support. Fines were levied on Darrell Mitchell for speeding, Charles McCathren for insecure load, Egnald Liston for speeding, Wallace Houck for overload with suspension, William Boring for overload with partial suspension, William Reeves for intoxication and disturbing the peace, James Farley for resisting arrest and related charges, and Jerry Wells for assault with dismissal.
Christine Bahr was honored with a bridal shower at Heath United Methodist Church in Middleport. The event featured gifts, games, prizes, and refreshments, with a guest list of friends and family. The article also notes Rev. Nyle Borden’s Rotary Club talk at Heath United Methodist Church.
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