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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1972

Page

10

Seven Elected To Board Of Citizens National Bank

Seven persons were elected to the Citizens National Bank board at the annual stockholders meeting led by Rodney Downing. New directors include James Arnold Dale Dutton Bernard Fultz Harold Hubbard and Rose Reynolds. President Paul Smart reported 1971 as the bank's best year for growth and earnings.

Middleport Citizens National Bank Rodney Downing Paul S. Smart James F. Arnold Dale M. Dutton Bernard V. Fultz Harold E. Hubbard Rose Reynolds Paul Smart Manning Kloes Gene Grate Lois McElhinny McElhinny Bank

New Haven Library Adds Wide Range of New Books

New Haven Public Library expands its shelves with numerous new titles. Notables include The Life of the Party, The Prince and the Pauper, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Little Women among others. Also added are Readers Digest Condensed Books volumes and farm machinery care manuals.

New Haven Carol Brin Patsy Scarry Mrs. Appleyard Louise Kent Philip Kunhardt Gladys Carroll Philip Syle Mary Brinker Post Thomas B. Costain Julie Campbell Louisa May Alcott Happy Valley Katheryn Kenny Tom Sawyer Mark Twain Tebby Tyler Walt Disney Readers Digest Condensed Books Readers Digest Condensed Books R.D

Fined For Traffic Violations In Point Pleasant Court

Fifteen teenagers appeared before Point Pleasant Mayor Jon Leighty for traffic violation fines. Names and offenses include speeding, failure to yield, defective exhaust, improper passing, and improper backing with fines ranging from 10 to 22.50 dollars and several bond forfeitures.

Point Pleasant Jon Leighty George Hoschar Jr Leon Denver Kennedy Lowell Johnson Gallipolis Marilyn McCoy Jack Bright Henderson Edsel Thomas Wanda Noe Mary Kent Tommy Abbott Conley Marshall Daniel Morrow James Elias Letart Ronald White Marleine Roush Pomeroy Clyde Taylor Tony Taylor Bill Baronick

Middleport council hears semi annual tax apportionment totals

Meigs County treasurer Gordon Caldwell presented the October semi annual tax distribution to Middleport council. Funds allocated include Board of Health 1389.68 swimming pool 579.03 fire department 926.45 totaling 3705.80.

Middleport Middleport Council Meigs County Gordon Caldwell Board of Health

Mason County Land Transfers From Several Residents

Mason County land transfers include James and Phyllis King to Ted and Frances Swartz in Graham District for 5000 dollars. Fairfield Methodist Church trustees transfer to Linda Huffman in Hannan District for 3000 dollars. Harry and Leona King to Robert and Helen Nibert in Clendenin District for 2500 dollars. Alice and Roscoe Somerville and others to Jack and Dorothy Stafford in Waggener District for 6000 dollars. A E and Macil Click to Robert Lutton and others in Point Pleasant for 1900 dollars. Nancy Bland to Herman Blessing in Cooper District for 1000 dollars. Nellie Dudding and Juanita Ward to Carol Sevoc in Graham District. T H and Mary Higgins to several heirs in Point Pleasant for 4200 dollars. Robert and Velma Newberry to Albert and Margaret Sisson in Cooper District for 9000 dollars.

James and Phyllis King Ted and Frances Swartz Graham Stanley Holley J. C. Holley Hensley Smith Fairfield Methodist Church Hannan Linda Lou Huffman Harry and Leona King Robert Helen Nibert Clendenin Alice Roscoe Somerville Jack Dorothy Stafford Waggener Carrol Marilyn Casto Point Pleasant Velma Newberry Albert Margaret Sisson Cooper District

Farm Officers Elected in Meigs County Farm Bureau

Henry Frank was elected president of the Meigs County Farm Bureau in Pomeroy. Rex Shenefield became vice president, Ziba Midkiff secretary, and Jack W. Carsey treasurer. The Property Protection Plan will take effect March 31. a reward committee includes Frank Shenefield Sayre and Sheriff Robert Hartenbach. New tractor decals will increase insurance by $100 and be available March 1.

Pomeroy Henry Frank Meigs County Farm Bureau Frank Rex Shenefield Ziba Midkiff Jack W. Carsey Ohio Shenefield Thomas Sayre Robert Hartenbach David Koblenta Roy Miller State Farm Bureau

Foodhandlers Schools Planned in Mason County

W E Willis Mason County Health Department sanitarian lists dates for Foodhandlers Schools. Sessions run March 24 May 19 June 16 July 28 tentative Oct 13 and Dec 8 at the Mason County Courthouse annex from 10 am to noon and 7 to 9 pm.

Point Pleasant W. E. Willis Mason County Health Department Willis Mason County

Meigs County Feed Grain and Wheat Program Sign-Up Dates

Irion W. Roush chairman of the Meigs County ASC Committee announced that sign-up for the Feed Grain and Wheat Program will start February 3 and run through March 10.

Riverview Girl Scouts Party Honors gifts at Stewart Hall

Riverview Girl Scout Troop 67 held a party at Stewart Hall. Ander son B. Kibble received a gift before the party. Prizes went to Sheila Buchanan and Kim Reed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Don Buchanan and leaders Mrs. Harold Holter Mrs. Roy Hannum and Mrs. Lyle Balderson. Attendees included Diana Evans Judy Holter Bonnie Dailey Sara Wells Candy Dailey Jo Ellen Wells Susan Hannum Kay Balderson Kim Reed Debra Lewis Patricia Boston Lisa Masters Sheila Buchanan Theresa Browning and guests Diane Smith and Mark Holter.

Reedsville Riverview Girl Scout Troop 67 Stewart Hall Anderson B. Kibble Sheila Buchanan Kim Reed Kibble Don Buchanan Harold Holter Roy Hannum Lyle Balderson Diana Evans Judy Holter Bonnie Dailey Sara Wells Candy Dailey Jo Ellen Wells Susan Hannum Kay Balderson Debra Lewis Patricia Boston Lisa Masters Shiela Buchanan Theresa Browning Diane Smith Mark Holter

Woman Finds Last Say So On Tombstone Inscription

Sister Margaret Rose Palmer of Incarnate Word College saw a Plymouth cemetery stone with the line I told you I was sick, Elizabeth. The inscription is hailed as the ultimate last say so by the San Antonio observer.

San Antonio, Tex Margaret Rose Palmer Incarnate Word College Harvard Plymouth Mass Elizabeth

Committees For Year Chosen By Middleport Eta Phi Group

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority named committees for the year at a Tuesday gathering at Mrs Ron Hanning s home. New pledges joined committees including Ways and Means Sandy Korn Ruby Gunn Cathy King Karen Stanley Linda Sauvage Janet Pickens Social Elaine Swisher Jennifer Sheets Janice Kilker Jeanne Ebersbach Connie Bailey Wilma Reece. A pic ture program was given by Charlotte Tauton and Charlotte Hanning. President Vicki Gloeckner read thanks for Elaine Davis Swisher s wedding gift and notes of gratitude from Judy.

Middleport Ohio Charlotte Hanning Vicki Gloeckner

Woman Feted At Dinner In Middleport

A Middleport dinner honored Mrs. Edith Teaford of Minersville hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Karr. Attendees included Teafords, Bentzes, Petrels, Reikers, Werner, and others from Syracuse and Racine. A chord organ was given, future events planned include a February movie trip and a Mothers March for the March of Dimes.

Syracuse Richard Karr Cole Street Middleport Karr Edith Teaford Minersville Earl Teaford Columbus Henry Bentz Eric Bern Petrel Charles Reiker Carla Linda Werner April Teaford Racine Harold Teaford

Defense Is Topic Of Speech By National Defense Talk

Mrs Ben Neutzling of Pomeroy 8th District spoke to the Lewis Manley Legion Auxiliary on National Defense. She outlined how each unit could take a larger defense role. The meeting, held at Middleport home of Mrs Naomi Bentley, opened with remarks by President Mrs Virginia DeLegal and refreshments served by Mrs Bentley and helpers.

Middleport Ben Neutzling Pomeroy American Legion Auxiliary Lewis-Manley Legion Auxiliary Neutzling National Defense Virginia DeLegal Naomi Bentley Florence Richards Lula Hampton Ellen Couch Drew Webster Post Azealee Odister Dayton Lewis Manley Zuelelia Smith

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Dismissals and Transfers

Pleasant Valley Hospital lists patients from Point Pleasant Robertsburg Henderson Buffalo Rio Grande Gallipolis and others. Dismissed names include Ferron Cremeans Thomas Durst Nellie Newell Chester Perry Ernest Hudnall Larry Sturm Ayton Curry and others.

Barbara McFarlen Everett Schwartz Estella Baker Kathy Little Osburn Stewart Point Pleasant Dewey Adkins Dellis Bailes Robertsburg Ira Potts Henderson Elmer Henson Buffalo Minnie Denney Rio Grande Gary Filson Gallipolis Ferron Cremeans Thomas Durst Nellie Newell Chester Perry Ernest Hudnall Larry Sturm Ayton Curry

Numerous Cases Heard In Court In Lewis District

Justice of the Peace courts in Lewis District saw multiple appearances over the past week. Grand jury bound overs included New Haven men on breaking and entering counts. list of individuals and charges follows.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace Courts of Lewis Robert Peoples Gail Faires Peoples New Haven Robert E. Hart Wesley Gibbs Charles Thomas Fields Randy W. Hart Freddie G. Spence Timothy R. Roush Gary D. Rollins Leon

Jail Break Cases Dropped In Mason

Mason County Circuit Judge James Lee Thompson dismissed jail breaking charges against Sidney Huddleston III and George M. Love after ruling the state could not prove specific subterfuge in their escape from Mason County Jail. Love and Huddleston returned to jail. Love serves a year for assault, Huddleston two years for assault on an officer. Other actions: Robert Brotherton’s armed robbery sentencing set for Feb 10. GMAC suit wins $2,352.30 over Charles Henry Estep. Dunlap divorce from Irene Dunlap. custody to defendant and $50 per child monthly support. Dismissal filed in Bill and Sharon Lloyd vs Carl and Deborah Gillispie. Emerson Tri-State Corp sues Charles Humphreys for $7,128.55 for goods.

Point Pleasant Sidney Huddleston III George M. Love Mason County James Lee Thompson Love Huddleston Robert Brotherton General Motors Acceptance Corp Charles Henry Estep William Edward Dunlap Irene Ruby Dunlap Bill Sharon Lloyd Carl Deborah Gillispie Emerson Tri-State Corp Charles Humphreys New Haven

Two More Enter Mason County Sheriff Race

Two more candidates filed for the Mason County Sheriff primary on May 9. Benjamin F. McKinley, Republican from Henderson, and James H. Pore, Democrat from Point Pleasant, joined the race in Howard Schultz’s office. Additional filings included Carol Wogan, Betty Sayre, Brycie Knapp, and Lewis Tommy Taylor for various Republican and Democratic local posts.

Point Pleasant Mason County Howard Schultz Benjamin F. McKinley Henderson James H. Pore Carol Wogan Southside Arbuckle Betty Sayre Grimms Landing Brycie Knapp Leon Route 3 Union Lewis Tommy) Taylor Mason

Prison soup powder aims to prevent inmate deficiencies

Pretoria based report notes the South African Bureau of Standards designed a fortified soup powder for prisons to guard against deficiency diseases. Officials stress it is not a luxury diet but a health measure for inmates.

Pretoria South Africa South African Bureau of Standards

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Ralph Moody Chief Red Fox McGraw-Hill Hill Country Harvest Hal Berland C.S. Lewis Laula Grace Erdman Dukays Lajes Zilahy Buffy Gladys Baker Bend Grossett and Dunlap Nelson Doubleday Inc John Bradburn Reader’s Digest Assoc Reader's Digest Assoc Wayne I. Barnhart William R. Barnhart Rock St Lackland Afb Tex Sheppard Afb Barnhart Meigs High School Marsha Dale Patton David H. Mora Donald C. Mora Pomeroy Route 3 Air Training Command Lowry Afb Colo Mora Eastern High School Tri-County Technical Institute Nelsonville Riverview Girl Scouts N. Roy Bowman Albany Wis Bowman Eta Phi Group Elaine Davis Crooks Donna Byer Carolyn Satterfield March of Dimes Linda Biffle Lynn Daniels Taylors Pleasant Valley Hospital Raymond Thomas Kenney Ernest Harry Dowell Kenneth E. Payne West Columbia William Hughey Jr John Kenneth Carte David James Selby Michael B. Fielder Charles T. Crump Gerald R. McDonald Steubenville Richard Dale Tolliver Ashton National Meat Packers Training Town St Dept THE First National Bank U.S Total Assets Michael L. Robinson John Brooks P. M. Cring Nedra V.wycuff Federal Funds Howard Antle C. S. Hoodlett James C. Mitchell Milton Staub Ioinvsanie Iszaniniger FDIC
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