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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1965

Page

8

Middleport Firemen Stand Firm On Service Without Contract

Middleport firemen say they have never refused a call and will not in the future while urging Salisbury Township to renew a contract. The ordinance allows charging after the first uncontracted call, with a later bill to trustees if payment is refused. a conference may occur before service is cut.

Uae Salisbury Twp Middleport Salisbury Lania Yan Middleport Council Fire Department

Waterways Council Approves Launching Ramps Projects

The Ohio Waterways Council approved launching ramps for Pomeroy and Middleport next summer. Total costs range from 50 000 to 75 000 in Pomeroy and about 50 000 in Middleport with two thirds state funding and one third local contributions. Local support is expected as chambers and councils back the plan though no financial obligation is set.

Pomeroy Middleport Ohio Waterways Coun Cil

Emergency squad called to Teddy Coleman residence

Middleport emergency squad rushed to Teddy Coleman’s Ches area home at 8 18 p m for medical care with indications of required treatment.

Middleport Teddy Coleman Ches

Four Suits Dismissed In Meigs County Court

A Meigs County Common Pleas Court entry notes one suit filed and four suits dismissed. The quiet title action is by Nathan J. Wise and Martha J. Wise among others, while dismissals include Bernard Higley versus Ora Swisher Albert Matters versus Robert Carson Doris Dailey versus Ora Dailey and Robert Buist Co. against Vernon Howell.

Toy Salisbury

Mayor Smith Not Seeking Re Election in Middleport

Middleport mayor Lee Smith announces he will not seek re election. His term ends January 1, 1966, after four years on the village council and a full two year mayoral term. Filing deadline February 3 opens four council seats and three Board of Public Affairs positions.

Middleport Lee Smith Smith Kenneth McElhinney Wayne Gibbons John Zerkle Roger Morgan Gene Harris Board of Public Af

Kindergarten Party Marks 6th Birthday

A kindergarten party observed Teresa Brown's sixth birthday, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Brown of Rutland. Guests received party hats and blowouts, with refreshments of cupcakes and ice cream served. Helpers included Kelly Brown Judith Snowden Rose Mary Snowden Rochelle Robinson and Patricia Sales with others assisting.

Middleport Teresa Brown J. W. Brown Rutland Tha Kelly Brown Judith Snowden Rose Mary Snowden Rochelle Robinson Patricia Sales

Chatter Club Holds Dinner Meeting at Crow’s Steak House

After a dinner at Crow's Steak House the Chatter Club met at Mrs. Charles Carson's home. Mrs. Carl Roach led the business session. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Eads Mrs. Harold Bidwell and Mrs. Nathan Smith for games. The group completed a 10 week course.

Pomeroy Crow's Steak House Chatter Club Charles Carson Carl Roach Robert Eads Harold Nathan

Valentine's Day Favors Planned by Sew-Rite Club

POMEROY plans for making valentines day favors for Meigs General Hospital and Veterans Memorial Hospital were formalized as the Sew-Rite Sewing Club met at Lincoln Heights. Committees were named for flowers gifts and ways and means with members including Mrs. Don Mullen Mrs. Charles Hoffman Mrs. Dayton Strickland Mrs. Donald Collins Mrs. Calvin Simpson Mrs. Willard Boyer Mrs. Ronald Browning Mrs. Donald McKenzie Mrs. H. C. Mullen Mrs. Louis Osborne Mrs. Harold Hood and Mrs. Charles Rideout. Mrs. Raymond Baity served refreshments.

Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital Veterans Memorial Hospital Sew-Rite Sewing Club Lincoln Heights Don Mullen Charles Hoffman Dayton Strickland Donald Collins Calvin Simpson Willard Boyer Ronald Browning Donald McKenzie H. C. Mullen Louis Osborne Harold Hood Charles Rideout Ways and Means Raymond Baity

Two Girls Honored At McKinney Birthday Party

Birthday celebration at the McKinney home honors Patty McKinney four year old daughter of Owen McKinney and Sherrie Hysell daughter of Mrs Rose Mary Hysell. Guests include Ra ley and Kathy Ganate Randall Peggy McKinney Becky Casto Brenda Hysell and Marie Manley.

Middleport Patty McKinney Owen McKinney Sherrie Hysell Rose Mary Hysell McKinney Raley Kathy Ganate Randell Peggy McKinney Becky Casto Brenda Pennie Hysell Marie Manley

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admission and Discharge

John Hunnel of Pomeroy admitted to Veterans Memorial Hospital. Harold Clark discharged from the same facility.

John Hunnel Pomeroy Harold Clark

Marshall Extension Class Talks Slated

An organizational meeting for the second semester extension classes offered by Marshall University will be held Monday at 6 30 p m by the Mason County Board.

Point Re Marshall University Mason County Board

Syracuse Group Is Guest For Meeting

The Forest Run WSCS at Syracuse Methodist Church hosted by Mrs. Stacie Arnold and Mrs. Don Grueser featured a program on Ewha University led by Mrs. John Scott with worship center setup by Mrs. Uswin Nease. The group discussed Korean history and customs, a Korean flag display, and planned an apron sale along with Christmas remembrance distribution.

John Scott Uswin Nease Russ Watson Korea Don Grueser Fred Nease Arnold Curtis Christy Baer Alfred Yeanger Manning Roush Mark Evans Edith Sisson Kerns Roush Ulwin Nease

Smoking Dangers Told Pupils at Middleport High School

Middleport High School observed Temperance Day with an assembly for high school students and eighth graders. A color film titled One in Twenty Thousand highlighted smoking dangers while Rev. Donald Hicks spoke on drinking and smoking. WCTU members Miss Margaret Sauer and Mrs. Clarence McNeal attended, followed by visits to patients at Meigs General Hospital.

Middleport Middleport High School Middleport Women's Christian Temperance Union Donald Hicks WCTU Margaret Sauer Clarence McNeal Meigs General Hospital

Auxiliary To Send Gifts After Legion Meeting

Mrs Jed Webster Sr hosted Past Presidents of the Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion. A devotional period was led by Mrs Gerald Wildermuth. The group voted to send toilet articles to ex service women at Miller Cottage Dayton. Prizes were won by Mrs Mayme Hales and Mrs George Beards. Mrs Wildermuth to host February meeting with Mrs Eddie Smith as devotional leader.

Pomeroy Jed Webster, Sr Drew Webster American Legion Gerald Wildermuth Miller Cottage Dayton Mayme Hales George Beards Webster Eddie Smith

Charleston Man Injured in Route 17 Crash

Edward Clark Jr. 39 of Charleston suffered minor injuries when his car collided with a truck driven by Woodrow Alford 50 of Garrets Bend on Route 17 thirteen miles south of Point Pleasant at 10 15 p m Thursday. Clark was treated at a Charleston hospital and released.

Point Pleasant Edward Clark, Jr Charleston West Virginia Woodrow Alford Garrets Bend W. Va Clark Truc

Dimes Film Shown At Ordnance School PTA Meeting

Hordon Eckard presented a March of Dimes film Stranger to the World at the Ordnance School PTA evening meeting in Point Pleasant. The report noted 158 books and 58 seen have been donated for the new library collection.

Point Pleasant Horton Eckard Ordnance School Pta

Holzer Hospital News Highlights Multiple Local Names

A roster style list appears with numerous individuals and surnames linked to Holzer Hospital coverage. Names span Gallipolis Ravenswood Point Pleasant and nearby towns with many residents and relatives noted.

Trinity Methodist Church Announces Sunday Class Enrollment

Trinity Methodist Church plans a Sunday membership training class from February 14 to April. Pastor Compson will enroll new members through the Sunday School classes. Sessions will be held at the usual Sunday hour and target junior high and older participants with age bounds set at enrollment. Arkansas Hatchery Described as Largest Fresh Water Facility Lonoke Ark The Arkansas Publicity and Parks Commission reports a hatchery near Lonoke as the world’s largest fresh water fish hatchery with 58 ponds from one to ten acres in size.

Mpson Trinity Methodist Church Arkansas Hatchery Lonoke, Ark Lonoke Ark Arkansas Publicity and Parks Commission

Meigs Improvement Group Elects Officers in Meigs County

The Meigs County Community Improvement Corp. re elected officers William D. Childs president Bernard Fultz vice president Leslie Fultz secretary and Horace Karr treasurer at a meeting in Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co. Directors named include Fred Crow Robert Wingett Robert Davis Jack Carsey Wayne Swisher Vernon Weber Kenneth McElhinny Ralph Welker Jack Welsh Bill Grueser and Frank Cleland. They plan to contact William Sheehan of the Institute for Regional Development to explore industrial sites in Meigs County and discussed boosting memberships.

Tric Co William D. Childs Bernard Fultz Leslie Fultz Horace Karr Fred Crow Robert Wingett Robert Davis Jack Carsey Wayne Swisher Vernon Weber Kenneth McElhinny Ralph Welker Jack Welsh Bill Grueser Frank Cleland William Sheehan Institute For Regional Development Athens Meigs County

Memorial Hospital Board Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees met at Veterans Memorial Hospital for its annual organization. Re-elected were Harold Sauer as president Howard Nolan as vice president and Russell Brown as secretary treasurer. A report covered hospital activity from October to December noting overall occupancy 85.6 percent and medical surgical beds at 98.9 percent. The board will meet the third Wednesday of each month in 1965.

Pomeroy Board of Trustees Veterans Memorial Hospital Harold Sauer Howard Nolan Russell Brown

Gary Moore Promoted to Private First Class in Germany

Gary R. Moore 21 son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd M Moore of 20 Oak St Pomeroy was promoted to private first class in Germany where he serves with Battery A 35th Artillery 3d Battalion. He entered the Army in April 1964 completed basic training at Fort Jackson and arrived overseas last September. He is a computer in Battery A of the 35th Artillery. He is a high school graduate from Jones Tar Ay and was employed at a Food Store in Midabeor before entering the Army.

Pomeroy Gary R. Moore Lloyd M. Moore Oak St Germany 35Th Artillery Moore Army Fort Jackson Midabeor

Mrs Taylor Heads Friendship Club

Officers were elected at the Storys Run Friendship Club meeting at Mrs Myrtle Simpkins home. Virginia Taylor was named president Iney vice president Orva secretary and Nina Wyatt treasurer. A dance follows the Wahama Middleport game at the Wi High School auditorium Saturday night. Gerald McDaniel of Racine was fined 25 dollars and costs by Mayor Charles Pyles for assault and battery.

Storys Run Wi High School Racine Gerald McDaniel Charles Pyles

Calendars Presented to Class 12 at Heath Methodist

Mrs C E Young led a Wednesday night program for Class 12 at Heath Methodist Church with religious calendars, the topic Walk in the Light. Mrs James Clatworthy played piano for singing and Mrs Earl Knight read a poem At the Year's Ending. A letter from Mrs Bernice Bowen was read. Round-robin cards were made for confined members. Mrs David En reported parsonage repairs. Two meditations were read by Mrs Jack Bechtle. Miss Bess Sanborn won two Bible quizzes. Dessert was served by the hostess.

Middleport C. E. Young Heath Methodist Church Young James Clatworthy Earl Knight Bernice Bowen Mason City Iowa Meigs County David En Jack Bechtle Bess Sanborn Bechtle

Meigs County Meetings and Forestry News

The Wesleyan Service Guild meets 7 30 p m Monday at Racine Methodist Church. Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion holds a special meeting 7 p m Monday at the post home to view and discuss plans for the new home. A hymn sing is at 1 30 p m Sunday at Texas Mt Harmon UB Church with services 7 30 p m Friday to Sunday. The Union of Pomeroy Women’s Christian Attends Forestry Meeting reports Pom eroy National Bank President Hobstetter attending the Ohio Forestry Association convention at the Southern Hotel in Columbus.

Wesleyan Service Guild Racine Methodist Church Guy E. Guinther Drew Webster American Legion Post Texas - Mt. Harmon UB Pomeroy Women’s Christian the Union Joseph Cook Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Pomeroy National Bank The Ohio Forestry Association Southern Hotel Columbus

Heath Methodist Church schedules Sunday special meeting

Heath Methodist Church in Middleport schedules an official board meeting for Sunday at 7 30 p m with preparatory sessions by pastoral relations and stewardship and finance committees at the church The hospital and home observance is also noted Mrs G G Zeigie is listed as steward.

Middleport al Board of Heath Methodist Church Stewardship Heath Church G. G. Zeigie

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Cae Ste Coun Waterways Council OK Chambers of Commerce Bob Siler Hart Karr & van Zandt Ere van Zandi Bidwell Marshall Syracuse Group Dimes Holzer Hospital News Alfred J. Gabrielli Gallipolis Albert K. Hendricks Winfield Nathan Poston Ravenswood Raymond E. Moss Eureka Star Mabel K. Riley Edward W. Barnette Tilden Thacker Thurman Marvin W. Dawson Rose R. Ruby Jackson Clyde E. Whetzel Ida H. Williams Eddie L. Evans Oak Hill Jeffrey W. Henry Adolphus Hawkins Ironton Guy L. Cowan Dallas R. Hall Reginia Y. Higginbo Grimms Landing Christopher D. Lewis Homer Mills Cheshire Anna W. Turner Dexter Kent C. Yonker Mason Rosie Bolen Okey Roach James Wilson Clifford Ebersbach Kristy L. Landrum Nina Sue Hill Michael A. Nibert Ode D. Parsons George Brothers Alfred Burke Herbert Sands Ronald FE. Newman Glen P. Weaver and Son Meigs Improvement Group Meigs County Community Improvement Corp Columbus and Southern Ohio Elec Gary Moore Mrs. Taylor Heath Methodist Federal Deposit Insurance Ohio
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