Delegates Named By Meigs DAR Chapter
Delegates and alternates to the state DAR conference were elected by Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter in Middleport. Delegates are Mrs. Paul Eich and Mrs. Brewington with alternates Mrs. Charles McDaniel, Mrs. Arthur Skinner, and Mrs. Emerson Jones. The program reviewed a Faun Brodie biography of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his private life and views on slavery.
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Middleport
Dayton
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
James Brewington
Paul Eich
Brewington
Charles McDaniel
Arthur Skinner
Emerson Jones
Thereon Johnson
Thomas Jefferson
Faun Brodie
California
Johnson
Jefferson
America
Brodie
France
National Defense
Jones
U.S
Clarence Miller
Congress
Washington
Pearl Mora
Board of
Farmers Bank
Veterans Services
Harold Sargent
Good Citizens
Molly Fisher
Southern High School
Kathy Andrews
Eastern High School
Becky Glaze
Meigs
Dwight Milhoan
DAR
Abigail Graves
Columbus
Arlington Cemetery
Dale Dutton
Skinner
Mora
Dewey Horton
Snow Plow Keeps Busy on Nelsonville Streets
Snow plow operations Sunday cleared the Public Square and many city streets amid melting snow and ice that hindered drainage. In Gallia County, budget figures show a $976 approval within a four million dollar county budget with salary increases across departments and highway funds funded by gas taxes and license fees.
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Nelsonville
Gallia
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Citizens To Raise Five Thousand Dollars for County Senior Programs
Vinton County Senior Citizens announce plans to raise 5000 by March 31 as local matching funds for federal support. Each of five county clubs aims for 1000 with Wilkesville solicitors led by George Workman Frank Townsend and Ed Dees, who will carry identification. In the past nine months the clubs raised 5000 through bake sales dinners newspaper sales and donations.
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Zaleski
Vinton County
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Club
Wilkesville
George Workman
Frank Townsend
Ed Dees
Four Vinton County Blood Pressure Clinics Announced
Vinton County Senior Citizens announce four free blood pressure clinics across Vinton County. Appointments are not required. The schedule lists McArthur Nutrition Site at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fischer House Zaleski at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Corinth Church Ray at 1 p.m. Thursday, and Hamden United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on January 29.
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Mcarthur
Vinton County
McArthur Nutrition
Fischer
Military training highlights for local service members
Navy Seaman David C. Whitt son of Jack C. Whitt of The Plains recently graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in Orlando Florida Airman Dale E Taylor son of Clarence E Taylor of Middleport Route 1 completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He remains at Lackland for specialized security police training A 1975 Rootstown High School graduate John M Gray son of John F Gray of Patriot Route Gallipolis attended the basic Army ROTC camp at Ft Know Cadet Gray is a student at Ohio State University Airman George R Ward son of a retired Air Force T Sgt and Mrs David C Ward of Rutland has been selected for technical training in aircraft maintenance at Sheppard AFB Texas Ward a 1975 Meigs High School graduate recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas.
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Navy
David C. Whitt
Jack C. Whitt
the Plains
Naval Training Center
Orlando, Fla
Dale E. Taylor
Clarence E Taylor
Middleport Route 1
Lackland Afb
Tex
Lackland
Rootstown
Ohio
John M. Gray
John F. Gray
Patriot Route
Gallipolis
Ft Know
Gray
Ohio State University
George R. Ward
Air Force
David C. Ward
Rutland
Sheppard Afb
Airman
Ward
Meigs High School
Logan Police Log Records Weekend Accident In Logan
Edith E. Windle, 67, 698 Church St., attempted a left turn from West Front onto South Spring. Her vehicle was rear ended by Rowan D. Labrador, 35, 991 Maria Ave., who cited icy road as the cause and charged with failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead.
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Logan — Poli
Edith E. Windle
Church St
West Front Street
South Spring Street
Rowan D. Labrador
Maria Ave
Labrador
Watershed divide near Mansfield influences Atlantic Gulf drainage
A point seven miles west of Mansfield Ohio sits on a watershed that separates flows to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Gulf of Mexico. The crest lies about 1100 feet above sea level, illustrating dramatic continental drainage divides.
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Lake Erie
Ohio River
Mansfield
Ohio
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Gulf of Mexico
Puzzling Pompey Rock Baffles Ohio Geologists
A report from Yellow Springs in Greene County Ohio describes Pompeys pi a rock formation that has puzzled geologists for many years. The feature draws curiosity for its unusual shape and mystery surrounding its origin.
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Yellow Springs
Greene County
Ohio
Meigs County seniors program reports success and needs funds
The Meigs County Council on Aging reports a successful senior citizens program for the past year. It needs 23500 to operate through May 31 with about half raised from local governments, villages, churches, and residents. A Social Security representative visits Wednesdays, and a reading program for children runs February to April at Bradbury and Rutland elementary schools with volunteers and retired teachers. Call 992-7884 for participation.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Council On Aging
Meigs County
Middleport
Racine
Rutland
Syracuse
Pomeroy Junior High
Social Security Office
Meigs Local Teachers Corps Project
Athenian Will Aid Prosecutor Appointment in Logan
Athenian resident and former Presbyterian minister Frederick E. Mong is named part time assistant prosecutor for Hocking County alongside Prosecutor Christopher E. Veidt. Mong, admitted to the bar in November, holds a Capital University Law degree and a Grove City College BA.
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Logan
Athens
Hocking County
Christopher E. Veidt
Frederick E. Mong
Mong
Capital University School of Law
Grove City College
Grove City
Escapees Nabbed After Sheriff's Quick Hunch
Two Ohio prisoners, Robert Landwehr 18 and Herman Hardy Jr. 36, escaped from Ottawa jail Saturday night and fled through Illinois. Sheriff Thomas Usery used a teletype from Putnam County to predict their route, and a deputy spotted them driving a stolen car near Yorkville. They offered no resistance and were recaptured with minor injuries.
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Yorkville
Ill
Ohio
Robert Landwehr
Herman Hardy Jr
Napoleon
Kendall County
Illinois
Thomas Usery
Putnam County
Chicago
Ottawa
van Wert
Hardy
Ohio River fishing endangered by pollutants in catfish
ORSANCO says chlordane and PCB found in Ohio River catfish threaten commercial and game fishing at all eight dams from Pittsburgh to southern Illinois. Officials urge EPA FDA action, noting pollutants in fish but not yet at human danger levels. tracing sources needed while anglers resume tournaments.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Illinois
Leo Weaver
Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission
Orsanco
Ohio
Orlando
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tion
Orlanco
Weaver
FDA
EPA
West Virginia
John Feldman
Cincinnati Food and Drug Administration Laboratory
Dashields Dam
Meldahl Dam
Markland Dam
Warsaw
Pre Easter Program Presented by Glouster United Methodist Women
The Glouster United Methodist Women met at Mrs. Ralph Hines home with eight members. Norma Guinther led a program titled All These Things Shall Be Added focusing on keeping grace alive by sharing with others. Discussion covered distributing Christmas fruit baskets and the joy of delivering gifts to shut ins. A love offering was taken to support victims of oppressive systems, the healing ministry, and services for the aged.
Logan County Vehicle Titles Totals 766 for December
Thelma Keyes, Clerk of Court, reports 766 vehicle titles issued in December for Hocking County. The breakdown includes 92 new titles 16 voids nine replacements and 649 resale sales. Mortgages filed numbered 331 with 303 cancellations. Receipts totaled 1 984 with 1 548 50 to county and 435 50 to state. Inspection fees 57 distributed 4 75 to county and 52 25 to state. Boat fees 7 split 6 25 to county and 0 75 to state.
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Logan
Hocking County
Thelma Keyes
Mark A Carleton Pioneer of Euro Wheat in Ohio
Mark A. Carleton (1866 1925) born in Jerusalem Monroe County Ohio introduced durum wheat and other European grains to the United States contributing to easier farming and greater profitability.
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Mark A. Carleton
Jerusalem
Monroe County
Ohio
Trailer Home Burned in Nelsonville Fire
Nelsonville firefighters responded to a mobile home blaze on State Route 691 near Waterloo Two at 5:50 p.m. heavy damage befell the Taylor family home. A false alarm followed about 40 minutes later reporting a fire on M. E. Street.
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Nelsonville
Waterloo Two
Taylor
M. E. Street
Hocking County Commissioners reorganize with Shaw president
Otio A Shaw was elected president of the Hocking County Commissioners during the reorganizational meeting this morning. John Bumgardner was named vice president. Appointed officials include Blanche Mowery as clerk, Charles Waugh custodian, Mable Stewart assistant custodian, Don Lutz dog warden, Connie Ball County Court clerk, Leisa Randall deputy County Court clerk, and Constance Stanton humane officer. The board will meet weekly on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
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Blanche Mowery
Charles Waugh
Mable Stewart
Don Lutz
Connie Ball
Leisa Randall
Constance Stanton
Gallia County approves plan for new elementary and high schools
Gallia County Local Board of Education backs a $13.5 million bond issue to fund three elementary buildings and two high schools. The organizational meeting also boosts Comer Bradbury’s salary to 24,000 dollars a year. Gen William S Smith, 1830-1916, Taroton Pickaway County native, invented the air filled caisson for underwater foundations and aiding Chicago lakefront skyscraper construction.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Comer Bradbury
Bradbury
William S. Smith
Taroton
Pickaway County
Chicago
Lake Front
Athens Messenger Published rates and mailing information
The Athens Messenger lists its publication pattern and rates. It charges 15 cents daily and 30 cents on Sundays, with carrier and tube delivery options. Mail subscriptions in Ohio and West Virginia vary by duration, and outside areas use higher 3 month to 1 year rates. Address: The Messenger Publishing Co., Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
Hearings Set On Gambling in Cleveland Area
U S Sen Robert Taft says the National Gambling Commission will hold public hearings in Cleveland Friday with Ohio lottery officials and witnesses from Akron Canton Cleveland Toledo and Youngstown. The panel seeks to standardize conflicting laws and will report to the President and Congress next fall as the most thorough study of gambling laws and history.
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Cleveland
Robert Taft
National Gambling Commission
Taft
Ohio Lottery
Akron
Canton
Toledo
Youngstown
Commission
Congress
Washington
Charles Morin
U.S
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Howard Cannon
Dnev
James Hanley
D-N.y
Gladys Spellman
Dmd
Sam Steiger
R-Ariz
Charles Wiggins
R-Calif
Trimble CB Radio Club Plans Organizing
Plans to form a Hillclimbers CB Radio Club in Trimble announce tentative membership at $6. Organizers will monitor channels 5 and 15. eligible applicants include licensed or in progress CB licensees. Write Warren Simpson Jr., Box 47, Trimble 45782, or call 767 2245 for details.
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Trimble
Hillclimbers
CB Radio Club
Warren Simpson Jr
Box 47
Musical Instrument Classified Aid
Classification 61 advertises horns pianos and other musical instruments for Johnny and Susie. It guides readers to find instruments and accessories to make beautiful music, inviting customers to turn to the listed classifieds for options.
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Johnny
Susie
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Whitt
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Hocking Technical College
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Rebecca
Elizabeth
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Athens Fire Department
Hocking
the Athens Messenger
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