Pomeroy Council Eyes Street Survey and Radar Pace
Mayor Charles Legar proposed a village wide street survey with a possible hot mix surface for streets, a project estimated at 30 000 to 40 000 with 11 000 in repair funds, and explored radar rental to curb speeding while avoiding a speed trap. The council also discussed franchise status for a television cable firm and approved Mees for the Fire Department and Jeffers as an extra officer. Bids for a new police cruiser were anticipated at the Feb 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
Charles Legar
Don Collins
Legar
Council
James Mees
Man Placed On Probation for Assault
Eugene Facemire of Gallipolis faced assault charges in Judge Betz Municipal Court. He received a 200 dollar fine and six months jail with 175 dollars of fines suspended, plus six months probation and monthly report to the Gallia County Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eugene Facemire
Robert Betz
Facemire
Gallia County
Middleport spends record sum in 1966 on sewer projects
Middleport village 1966 expenses hit a record 197 057 03 with 105 043 48 for sewage treatment facilities. Receipts totaled 196 600 92 including 71 883 29 from bond sales. Disbursements included 105 943 48 for sewer system construction and 37 177 08 in general outlays. The village began 1967 with 56 730 90 in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Village
Grim Construction Co
Athens
Board of Public Affairs
Richard Bailey
Middleport Planning Commission
Rio Grande College Adopts Broad New Philosophy
Rio Grande College in Ohio unveils a new philosophy stressing accessible college education for high school graduates, emphasis on individual inquiry, and eight guiding aims. The guidelines urge evaluative thinking, constructive life foundations, community resource use, civic responsibility, communication, self insight, social attitudes, and health awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges
Margaret North Henderson David Franklin Forshee Gallpolis Ferry Ronald Martin Letart admitted. Pearl Rogers Mrs Charles Turner Alva Weaver Frances Oldaker Mrs John Kearns dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret North
Henderson
David Franklin Forshee
Gallipolis Ferry
Ronald Martin
Letart
Pearl Rogers
Charles Turner
Alva Weaver
Frances Oldaker
John Kearns
Pastor Frum installs WSWS officers in Point Pleasant
The Rev Charles Frum of Heights EUB Church installs WSWS officers including Virginia Blessing as president and Clayton Pullins as vice president. Youth fellowship to Bellemeade EUB Church for a promotional meeting. Eckels to direct annual conference meeting with Bible study on James. Unified service planned next Sunday at 9 45 a m with youth and junior fellowships at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles Frum
Heights Eub Church
WSWS
Virginia Blessing
Clayton Pullins
Clair Lee Cottrill
Flossie Musgrave
Ian Waugh
Hillis Faudree
Christian Social Relations
Lenora Asbury
George Plants
Robert Crump
T. L. Morrison
John Towner
West Virginia
Harry Eckels
Mr. Eckels
James
Frum
Jury Hears Evidence In Meigs County Court Case
A Meigs County Common Pleas Court jury trial for Jack Ward on a charge of assault and battery began Monday and continued today. The panel includes Kath leen Wells Lawrence Milhoan Clifford Phillips H H McElhinney Doris Ihle Eleanora Nelson Norman A Russell Blanche Harrison Pat Might Paul Manuel Dorothy Stewart William A McKelvey. Also notice of the Ohio egg and broiler day at Ohio State University Columbus and marriage license notices for Keith Gordon Reiker Jr Connie Jo Carpenter George Hugh Hoffman Eleanor Louise Roush Thomas Ellsworth Welch Gloria Sue Sweeney Charles Homer Brinker Phyllis Jean Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jack Ward
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Kathleen Wells
Lawrence Milhoan
Rutland
Clifford Phillips
Minersville
H. H. McElhinney
Middleport
Doris I[hle
Racine
Eleanora Nelson
Langsville
Norman A. Russell
Blanche Harrison
Pat Might
Paul Manuel
Dorothy Stewart
William A. McKelvey
Portland
Area Man Considered For Award
POMEROY The Meigs County Extension Service has notified that David Koblentz Star Route Pomeroy is one of two candidates in the South Central District of Ohio to be considered for the efficient dairy man award of the district. The final selection will be made by a committee from the Ohio Dairyman's Assn. and the visit to the Koblentz farm is scheduled for Jan. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Extension Service
David Koblentz
Star Route
Ohio Dairyman's Assn
William Morgan
Ross County
W. Weinrich
Pike County
Karl Burleson
Jackson County
Harry Barr
Ohio State University
Koblentz Farm
Holzer Hospital News notable births listed
A long roster lists numerous parents from Jackson Gallipolis Point Pleasant wellston and nearby towns welcoming daughters and a few names include Mr and Mrs Jerry Tabor Clarence Patterson Harley Bonecutter and Shirley Sickles as well as Mrs Nettie Johnson Mrs Bonnie Waldie and others. The notice catalogs names and residences without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Tabor
Jackson
Clarence Patterson
Gallipolis
Harley A. Bonecutter
Letart
Lewis Taylor
Mason
Charles Hern
Cheshire
Shirley Sickles
John Sturgeon
Ashton
Nettie Johnson
William McCoy
Frederick Maynard
Diane L. Cottrill
Point Pleasant
Norman J. Plymale
Ironton
Lloyd Roush
Racine
Vicki Pelphrey
Flatwoods
Willis Frost
Chester
Three Elected To Trinity United Church Council
Mrs. Alfred Crow Mrs. Richard Rosenbaum and Benjamin Ewing were elected to four year terms on Trinity United Church of Christ council at the annual congregational meeting Sunday. Carl Kautz council president presided. Reading of last year minutes and the 1967 budget were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alfred Crow
Richard Rosenbaum
Benjamin Ewing
Trinity United Church of Christ
Carl Kautz
Roy Mayer
Water District Meet Is Scheduled Tonight
A meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at Eastern High School will host representatives of the Tup pers Plains Chester Water District. The event offers information for residents seeking water service in the proposed district and includes tap fee balance collections for those who already paid a $10 deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eastern High School
Tuppers Plains - Chester
Vocational Rehabilitation Official Calls For Adequate Appropriations
West Virginia vocational rehabilitation director Thorold S. Funk urged adequate funding at the District Supervisors Quarterly Conference. He warned that higher medical costs and low salaries threaten services, noting a 28 percent budget increase could bring $6.59 million in federal matching funds and prevent staff losses to higher-paying states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Thorold S. Funk
Division of Vocational Rehabiliation
District Supervisors
State Capitol
Funk
West Virginia Medical Association
4-H Panel Discusses Program at Mason County Park
Mason County 4-H pinwearers hosted a meeting at Krodel Park Clubhouse for members aged 15 or older to learn about the 4-H charting program. The self-evaluation program covers seven units in the charting book with a panel discussion led by Darlene Shifler and participants Steve Newberry Cassie Phillips Alvie Purkey Ronald Thompson Vivian Wolfingbarger Roger Hopson and Bob Hussell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Krodel Park
Darlene Shifler
Steve Newberry
Cassie Phillips
Alvie Purkey
Ronald Thompson
Vivian Wolfingbarger
Roger Hopson
Bob Hussell
Home Owner Sues Town Over Water Line Damages
Iola May Conner filed suit in circuit court against the town of New Haven and co defendants Mark Ward Bruce Gilman and Gladys Gilman. She contends a water line built on her property without permission rendered her home uninhabitable and seeks 6500 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Iola May Conner
New Haven
Meigs Court Suits Filed Against Hibbs Firm
Two suits for money allegedly due on account were filed Monday in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Clarence E. Hibbs and Elizabeth B. Hibbs doing business as Roush's Shoe Store. The Williams Manufacturing Co. of Portsmouth claimed $1,880.45, and Bata Shoe Co., Inc. of Belcamp, Maryland sought $631.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Clarence E. Hibbs
Elizabeth B. Hibbs
Roush’s
Williams Manufacturing Co
Portsmouth
Bata Shoe Co., Inc
Belcamp
Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes and Dates Mentioned
Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list names including Elizabeth Wells Pomeroy Charles Curfman Racine David Burton Middleport Claude Owens Mount Vernon Iris Carr Coolville Violet Milhone Tuppers Plains Gladys Machir Letart W Va Paul Greenlee Middleport Betty Hayes Syracuse Geneva Dillon William Wyatt and Mrs Elza Bartimus and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wells
Pomeroy
Charles Curfman
Racine
David Burton
Middleport
Claude Owens
Mount Vernon
Iris Carr
Coolville
Violet Milhone
Tuppers Plains
Gladys Machir
Letart
W. Va
Paul Greenlee
Betty Hayes
Syracuse
Fire Protection Methods Explained
POMEROY Residents of Scipio Twp are asked to call the Rutland or Albany departments in case of fire. Pomeroy Fire Chief Henry Werry said the Township has contracts with those departments but none with Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Scipio Twp
Rutland
Albany
Henry Werry
Legislator Proposes Higher Postage to Curb Junk Mail
U S Representative Ken Hechler of West Virginia proposes raising postal rates from 2.875 cents to 4.5 cents per piece to reduce junk mail. He cites broad support from housewives, farmers, business leaders, and post office workers across many states including California and New York. the Hechler Bill was introduced at the 1967 session start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U.S
Ken Hechler
West Virgina
Hechler
California
Meigs County Church Groups Schedule Meetings
Multiple community groups in Meigs County announce routine meetings this week. Activities include Women's Association units at First United Presbyterian in Middleport, Willing Workers Class at Enterprise EUB, Lydia Circle at United Methodist, Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters at the DAV hall, and Friendly Circle at Trinity United Church of Christ. A Meigs County Democratic Club session is planned for Thursday at Syracuse Town Hall. Leader training for extension homemaker clubs set for Thursday at the county extension service office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Dwight Wallace
Rodney Sauer
Enterprise Eub Church
Dorothy Long
Meigs County Democratic Club
Syracuse Town Hall
Lydia Circle
United Methodist Church
Magnolia Temple
Pythian Sisters
DAV
Middleport Child Conservation League
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Friendly Circle
Trinity United Church of Christ
Women’s Guild of the Church
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital Notes Discharges Four Patients
Meigs General discharged Carrie Cassell Nola Brandshaw Harold Triplett and Rita Wright. Middleport emergency squad treated Paul Greenlee at the Middleport Legion Hall then transferred him to Veterans Memorial Hospital. In Pomeroy two defendants were fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Charles Legar Harvey Morris for intoxication and Thorlen Smithers for running a stop sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Cassell, Nola Brandshaw
Harold Triplett
Rita Wright
Middleport
Middleport Legion Hall
Fourth Avenue
Paul Greenlee
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Harvey Morris
Thorlen Smithers
Mrs Elizabeth Seymour to address PTA on fitness
Mrs Elizabeth Seymour will speak at the Ordnance School PTA meeting on physical fitness and will introduce eight youngsters who will perform demonstrations promoting healthy activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Elizabeth Seymour
Ordnance School Pta
Play Presented At Middleport PTA Meeting
Middleport PTA met Monday night in the High School auditorium focusing on parent teacher communication. A three act play The Day the Sky Went to School was staged by Ohio University School of Dramatic Arts and the Ohio Division of Mental Hygiene. Afterward parents and teachers split into discussion groups led by Mrs. George Hackett Jr Don Mullen and Wendell Gerlach Thomas Kelly chaired the business session. A discussion on rain coats for patrol boys occurred with no action. Attendance award went to the third grade taught by Mrs. Ben Philson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
PTA
Middleport High School
School of Dramatic Arts and Speech
Ohio University
Ohio Division of Mental Hygiene
George Hackett Jr
Don Mullen
Wendell Gerlach
Thomas Kelly
Ben Philson
Rummage and bake sale to aid Meigs flood control
Rutland hosts a two day sale at the American Legion hall sponsored by the Leading Creek Watershed Association. Proceeds fund flood control and water supply plans for northwestern Meigs County. Chairwoman Mrs Clyde Scragg aided by Mrs Carl Hysell Mrs Homer Parker and Mrs James Council oversee events and quilt blocks for the Wheel of Progress with 10 cent name embroidery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Leading Creek Watershed Association
American Legion Hall
Meigs County
Leading Creek
Clyde Scragg
Carl Hysell
Homer Parker
James Council
Wilkesville Social Roundup Notes Local Visits
Mrs Clara Phillips hosted her son John Phillips and his wife and children Mark Lisa and Matthew. They visited Mrs Phillips in Creola with John en route to a new job in Philadelphia. Mrs Emerson Bigony of Albany visited Miss Bessie Pettyplace. The Shillings hosted sons Jacob and Donald with families from Rutland Gallipolis. Ms Allie Cahoon stayed with sister Mrs Otho Watts Middleport. E L Cottrill returned from Columbus after seeing son Wayne and family. Mae Duffey visited son Robert and family in Jackson. Mr and Mrs Zero Borders of Coalton visited McCoy Snavely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Clara Phillips
Inlaw
John Phillips
Mark
Lisa
Matthew
Phillips
Thomas Johnston
Creola
John
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Emerson Bigony
Albany
Bessie Pettyplace
John Shilling
Jacob Shilling
Rutland
Donald Shilling
Gallipolis
Allie Cahoon
Otho Watts
Middleport
E. L. Cottrill
Wayne Cottrill
Columbus
Mae Duffey
Robert
Jackson
Zero Borders
Coalton
McCoy
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Pomeroy Pta
Coun
Paul Stewart
Guernsey County
Guernsey
Pomeroy Personals
Barbara Sargent
Rodney Paul
Michael
Norman Weber
Long Bottom
Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
New’ Rio Grande College
Ohio
Rio Grande College
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Chester Simpkins
Hogsett
Athens County
Vaughn Earich
State of Ohio
Cities and Corporations
Athens Township
Athens City
Sisces
Alonartet Loco School
the Plains Fire
Alexander Township
Ames Township
Amesville Corporation
Bern Township
Warren Loco
Canaan Township
Carthage Township
Dover Township
Chauncey Corporation
Trimble
Lee Township
Albany Corporation
Rome Township
Troy Township
Coolville Corporation
Trimble Township
York
Giovster Corporation
Jackserville Corporation
Trimble Corporatior
Waterloo
York Township
Buchtel Corporatior
Nelsonville City
Sonvil School
Meigs
Ohio Egg and Broiler
Agricultural Administration Building
Fyfee Road
Meigs County Extension Office
Keith Gordon Reiker Jr
Connie Jo Carpenter
George Hugh Hoffman
Eleanor “Louise Roush
Thomas Ellsworth Welch
Wheeling
Gloria Sue Sweeney
Charles Homer Brinker
Phyllis Jean Abbott
Mary Plants
Mary
Meigs Dairy Service Unit
Holzer Hospital News
Frank Beach
Charles Weaver
Sophie Duffy
Worthy Evans
Hollis North
George Price
Lutrelle Schoenleb
George Shrewsbury
Orville Taborn
Margaret Thomas
Nancy Welch
Water District
Cornelius Williams
Huntington
Geneva Dillon
William Wyatt
Elza Bartimus
New York
Texas
Illinois
Massachusetts
Washington
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Meigs Meetings
Meigs General Hospital
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