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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

8

Mrs Brown Leads Meigs TB Effort Against Tuberculosis

Meigs County launches a countywide mass TB testing program starting March to detect and treat active cases. Mrs Brown, an industrial nurse with the TB and Health Association, coordinates home visits, tests 1062 people, and follows up reactors. She plans school testing for 21 counties with funds from a small levy and state aid, aiming to reduce infection risk and keep residents informed.

Usorta Ciiuan Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County Us Horn of Healthnese Mis Kos Mrown Hirst Murs Mes Beawst Meise Twerker Sis Timmerny Adming Hanks Ars Womyeus Brown Health Department Meigs Coun Ty S Semants Slike Health Department State Department

Fines and bond forfeitures ruled in Meigs County Court

Porter presiding, 1 fine and five bonds forfeited. Defendants include Frank Alusser of Pomeroy for excessive speed, Lawrence Younger of Cheshire for overload, Brice Jarvis of Wellston for overload, Hermit Gilkey of Athens for stop sign violation, Edward Reese of Cheshire for overload, Dan Hazzard of Egan for speed, Charles L Burdette of Gallipolis for driving while intoxicated, Paul Edward Reeves of Albany for no license and driving while intoxicated, Robert Raiguel of Reedsville for unsafe vehicle, and bond forfeitures for Raymond Cassady of Tuppers Plains and Homer Eugene Cole of Tuppers Plains for speeding.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank Porter Jr Frank Alusser Junior Flarve lec_ Langsville Lawrence Paul Edward Reeves Albany Robert Raiguel Reedsville Raymond Cassady Tuppers Plains Homer Eugene Cole Douglas Norris Kenova W. Va John Tillis

New York Noise Study Calls City Soundscape Dangerous

A three year study by Mayor Lindsay’s Task Force on Noise Control warns New York City noise levels are intense and persistent enough to threaten mass community life. The report proposes rules to curb disturbing sounds and reduce excessive truck noise, presented at City Hall as the mayor attended the Albany session.

Ve York New York City John V. Lindsay New York City, Hall Timothy W. Costelin Albany

More Deaths In Russia? Moscow crematorium expansion

In Manchester England reports Russia catching up in death rites. The U S S R has one Moscow crematorium and orders 496000 dollars worth of equipment from a British firm to outfit a new plant in Moscow. The supplier will likely win further contracts to supply similar gear across Russia.

Manchester England Russia Sosa U.s.5.r Moscow

Gasoline Ignited By Blow Torch Destroys Ohio Valley Garage

A blow torch ignite gasoline in the Ohio Valley Baking Company garage in Middleport causing a fire that gutted the interior and threatened nearby homes. Firefighters from Middleport and Pomeroy contained the blaze after a new truck valued at about 10 000 and tools were lost. No injuries reported and a telephone line outage affected about 500 customers until repairs were made.

Middleport Ohio Valley Baking Company George Grate Pormeroy Robert Sharp Ohio Valley Baking Covert Baking Company Iman

Mrs. Mary Baldwin Installed as Twin City Shrinettes President

Mrs. Mary Baldwin was installed as president of Twin City Shrinettes at a Thursday meeting in Shrine Club Rooms. Other officers named include Mrs. Cora Beegle as vice president Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell secretary and Miss Shirley Beegle treasurer. A Valentine party was planned for February 19 and the traveling prize donated by Mrs. Seopha Wagner was awarded to Mrs. Baldwin. Jan. 23 through Feb. 1 Paul Dixon takes a vacation from his daytime show with Jack Lescoulie to replace him for the week.

Pomeroy Mary Baldwin Twin City Shrinettes Shrine Club Cora Beegle Agnes Brow Gertrude Mitchell Shirley Beegle Seopha Wagner Baldwin Dixon Funnyman Paul Dixon Avco Broadcasting Jack Lescoulie Lescoulie Aveo Broadcasting Tout Ohti

Crime Study Funded To Tackle Urban Gangs And Vandalism

Washington reports that the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice will finance studies on robbery assault vandalism and other street crimes. Director Ruth cites only 87.8 million for the 1970 fiscal year and priorities include stranger to stranger crime burglaries narcotics trafficking violent disorders and organized crime.

Washington National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Weary Ruth Jr

Petit Jury Reports For Duty On Monday

Mason County Circuit Court opens at 9 a m Monday with the petit jury reporting for their first duties. Several cases remain on the docket for jury hearing next week while the grand jury has met for this term and returned indictments, subject to recall through February.

Vyoint Pleasant Petit Jury Mason County Mweek

Patrolmen Investigate Three Gallia Mishaps

Gallia County patrol reports three traffic accidents Friday afternoon. At 3:06 p.m. on Route 3 in Gallia County Marvin Facemeyer 24 of Vinton was rear ended by Danny Barber 18 of Reedsville, Facemeyer injured but not treated, both cars damaged, no citations. At 4:13 p.m. on Route 124 Velma Stewart 54 of Middleport was hit by Drexel Peery Jr 19 of Lowell, both drivers minor injuries, moderate damage, no citations. At 4:30 p.m. on Neighborhood Road Mary Lingo 42 of Gallipolis collided with Ours 20 of Gallipolis, both cars moderate damage, no injuries, no arrests.

Marvin Pacemayer Vinton Caeman Danny Barber Reedsville Facemeyer Barber Couny Imvesligne Aevijaan Gallia County Mary Lingo Gallipolis In Ours Galipolis Ours

Bullet Fired Into Car Radiator In Middleport

Middleport police investigated vandalism on Mike Stewart’s auto after a 25 caliber bullet pierced the radiator through the grill while parked on Line Street. Stewart drove to Landmark Service Station in Pomeroy before overheating and later found the bullet hole and returned to the original parking spot. Police seek whether the shot was vandalism or a personal prank against Stewart.

Middleport Mike Stewart Stewart Lineul Street Pomeroy

Inspectors Delay in Clearing Package in Peru

In Lima Peru an American faced long delays clearing a package with a toy for his son. He appealed to the Postal Customs supervisor after learning inspectors were arrested for theft.

Lima Peru

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