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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1967

Page

3

Man Shoots Himself at Home in Gallipolis

Albert Roseberry 35 Bashan-Keno Road resident was found in fair condition at Holzer Hospital after self inflicted pistol wounds near midnight Saturday. Deputies and Racine Emergency Squad responded. head wounds from a 38 caliber pistol. He was later moved to Gallipolis Hospital as investigation continues. A deer caused minor damage to a Racine emergency vehicle and driver John Wingett 27 faced no injury. Fred Conkle 57 Cheshire backed into a guard post at Bouman’s Run and was cited for no operator’s license.

Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Albert Roseberry Bashan-Keno Road Sheriff's Deputies Racine Roseberry Veterans Memorial Hospital Carl Hysell John Wingett Sheriff's Department Fred Conkle Cheshire Bouman’s Run

Rutland Seniors Attend Drama Day at Ohio University

Eleven Rutland High School seniors accompanied by Miss Sally Schaaf attended the Fourth Annual High School Drama Day at Ohio University in Athens. The program featured production technique demonstrations, a talent scholarship contest final, and a showing of The Fire Bugs by Ohio University players. attendees included Debbie Turner, Betty Clark, Glenda Johnston, Sue Clough, Patty Malone, Debbie Smith, Melva Johnston, Darlene Smith, Jim Vanaman, Chester King, and Harry Yarbrough amid other Rutland participants.

Middleport Rutland Sally Schaaf Athens Ohio University Ohio University Players Debbie Turner Betty Clark Glenda Johnston Sue Clough Patty Malone Debbie Smith Melva Johnston Darlene Smith Jim Vanaman Chester King Harry Yarbrough

Day the Sky Went to School at Middleport PTA Meeting

Ohio University School of Dramatic Arts and Speech presents The Day the Sky Went to School at Middleport High School auditorium. PTA meeting is at 7 30 Monday. Faculty and students showcase a dramatic arts program for the Middleport community.

Middleport Ohio University, School of Dramatic Arts and Speech PTA Middleport High School

Births listed for Holzer Hospital in 1966

A long list of birth announcements from Holzer Hospital includes many families with newborns from Jackson Ravenswood Middleport Calhoun Gallipolis and other towns. The record also notes Ben Hogan Jerry Barber Johnny Bulla and Chick Harbert as the over 50 golfers in the 1966 U S Open.

Ben Hogan Jerry Barber Johnny Bulla Chick Harbert

Meigs County Land Transfers

Land transfer notices from Meigs County list multiple deeds. Everett L Bachner and Kathryn L Bachner swap parcels with Sybil Ebersbach in Middleport. Raymond Killinger estate transfers to Mildred Killinger in Pomeroy. Several Werner family and related heirs transfer parcels in Rutland. Carter and Carter Jr. acquire 50 acres. Harris and Harris sell in Middleport. Hicks pair convey lots in Pomeroy. Veterans Affairs receives Syracuse lot through Freeman heirs.

Everett L. Bachner Kathryn L. Bachner Sybil Ebersbach Middleport Raymond Killinger Mildred Killinger Pomeroy John L. Werner Alwilda Werner Earl B. Werner Kathryn KE. Werner Kathryn Elizabeth Werner Minnie R. Russell Leo Russell Marguerite Werner Boyce Willis L. Boyce Doris J. Johnson Harry R. Johnson Myrtle Lucille Redman Blaine Carter Ruby Carter Rutland Two Earl R. Werner Kathryn Eleaine Werner Blaine Carter Jr Martha Mae Carter Lloyd 0. Harris Susie Harris Milton W. Little Jr Sheila Little George H. Hicks Helen M. Hicks Hollie FE. Green Clarence FE. Freeman Evelyn M. Freeman Administrator of Veterans Affairs Syracuse

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list births: a son for Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Pomeroy. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Elza Bartimus of Reedsville. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Biggs of New Haven W Va. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ebersbach of Minersville. other names include Mrs. Lewis Smith of Pomeroy, Mrs. Ruby Nicinsky of Multport, Bessie Pullins of Racine, Gustava Johnson of Racine, Mrs. Lawrence Ebersbach, Mrs. Hubert Biggs of New Haven, Winfred Stiles of Pomeroy, Goldie White of Middleport, Phyllis Clay of Albany. Dismissed: James Smith, Mrs. Walter Garnes and daughter, David Casel, Rose Marie Marshall, Jeffrey Reynolds, Delpha Hammack, Evelyn Landers, Effie Knotts.

Smith Pomeroy Elza Bartimus Reedsville Hubert Biggs New Haven W. Va Lawrence Ebersbach Minersville Lewis Smith Ruby Nicinsky Middleport Bessie Pullins Racine Gustava Johnson Winfred Stiles Goldie White Phyllis Clay Albany James Smith Walter Garnes David Casel Rose Marie Marshall Jeffrey Reynolds Delpha Hammack Evelyn Landers Effie Knotts

Feeder Calf Meeting Held by Southeast Ohio Beef Cattle Group

Farmers and feeder calf producers are invited to the annual meeting of the South eastern Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association at Carpenter. The event opens at 10 30 a.m. with tours of wintering cattle research, followed by a $1 lunch at the Baptist Church. Reservations are due January 19. Dr Van Curren will discuss winter pasture and pasture yield improvements.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association Carpenter Paul Baer Ohio Research and Development Center The Baptist Church van Curren Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Wooster Route 50

Sorority Plans March of Dimes Drive in Meigs County

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi outlines annual March of Dimes fundraiser in Pomeroy and Middleport. Mothers March head is Mrs John Redovian. Members will collect and distribute materials, send food and personal item boxes to Meigs Countions in Vietnam. An ice skating party and prize drawing featured in meeting with notes on dietary foods.

Middleport Ohio Meigs Vietnam Frank Eschleman Christ Mas Ohio University Richard Rawlings Nancy Efaw Home Economist

Vinton Notes From Marietta And Laurelville Visits

Mrs. Eleanor White reports visitors in Vinton as Lester Metcalf of Marietta called on Doc White. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Court of Laurelville spent a day with Ed McGhee, Max Barnes, and Jerry. The Woodruff family of Mansfield hosted weekend guests. Michigan State junior fullback Bob Apisa was born on Pago Pago in American Samoa.

Eleanor White Vinton Lester Metcalf Marietta Doc White Harry Courtright Laurelville Ed McGhee Max Barnes Jerry Charles Woodruff Mansfield Bob Apisa Michigan State Island Pago Pago American Samoa

Week Of Prayer Services Set At Heath Methodist Church

The Middleport Ministerial Association schedules a Week of Prayer at Heath Methodist Church starting tonight at 7 30 p m through Friday with daily speakers. An offering supports local projects. Tonight’s speaker is Rev Howard Ruppelt of First United Presbyterian Church on The Tongue. Special music by the Presbyterian choir.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Middleport Ministerial Association Howard Ruppelt First United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Choir Max Donahue Nyle Borden

Speak for the Lord program at Pomery First Baptist

Mrs Oliver Michael led a Missionary Society meeting at Pom eroy First Baptist Church on Speak for the Lord with discussion on government involvement. Mrs Harold Lemley and others presented articles and reports on White Cross and student aid while a Norton family letter from India was read. Refreshments were served. Dodgers in World Series: 16 down in 36 innings with four other innings producing only three men due to double plays.

Pomeroy Oliver Michael Women's Missionary Society Pomeroy First Baptist Church Harold Lemley Orval Wiles George Skinner Elmer Wickham Harry Lee Bailey Bailey White Cross Joseph Cook Norton India Skinner J. Edward Foster Los Angeles Dodgers

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