Gallipolis Institute to Spend $1 Million on Therapy Building
The Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction plans $400,000 in renovations this year at Gallipolis State Hospital to address heating complaints and a new $1 million therapy building. Construction on the therapy facility is expected to start in 1971, with heating system upgrades potentially beginning soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
P— Gallipolis State Hospital
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
William H. Davis
Davis
Gallipolis
Mason Homemakers Plan Booth For Fair
Mason County Homemakers council members vote to participate in the Mason County Fair with a booth of handmade articles. Officers and committees are named for the fair planning and educational tour, a 1970 budget is approved, and a request is noted to select a county woman for the State Folk Festival in Glenville June 18 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Ray Fox
Clifton
Harold Lewis
West Columbia
Stanley Waldie
Lide Garland
T. F. Defraene
John Marshall
Lester Foremen
Matilda Noble
Glenn Cunningham
C. E. Erwin
Mason County Homemakers Council
Glenville
Gene Jewell
Letart
Appalachian Power Co
Carl Cook
Gilbert Barnet
Nial Minton
Mason Pair Apprehended For Robbery
State Police arrested Gerald Michael Yound and John Lewis Young of Mason on an armed robbery warrant tied to a Mason burglary. The victims, Martin T. Stanley Sr. and others, reported two men entered his home Tuesday night, tied him with a sheet, and robbed him of 47 dollars and a billfold. The brothers were held in Mason County Jail on 1000 bond each, with a Court of Justice Olivia Mahan hearing planned within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason
Gerald Michael Yound
John Lewis Young
Brothers of
Mason County
Martin T. Stanley Sr
Young Brothers
Stanley
Youngs
Court of Justice
Olivia Mahan
Home Art Discussed At Meeting In Pomeroy
The Trinity United Church of Christ in Pomeroy hosted an all day homemakers session on Art Principals as Reflected in the Home. Miss Patsy Glass Gallia County home economics agent led the program with crafts displays from Meigs County women and discussion on creativity and design in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Trinity United Church of Christ
Patsy Glass
Gallia County
Meigs County
Homemakers Council
Glass
Nine Garden Clubs Meet at Winding Trail Session
Meigs County garden clubs gathered at the Winding Trail Garden Club meeting. Mrs Homer Holter presented slides from overseas tours listing Hawaii London Greece and more. Guests included Mrs John Reese regional director and Mrs Fred Blaettnar county contact chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Winding Trail Garden Club
Homer Holter
Hawaii
London
Greece
Egypt
Jerusalem
Rome
Switzerland
France
Bermuda
Jamaica
Panama
Colombia
Robert Lewis
John Reese
Fred Blaettnar
Reese
Gallipolis
Blaettnar
Alice Thompson
Allard Pratt
Ruth Moore
John Terrell
Leo Kennedy
Winding Trail Club
Buel Ridenour
Jean Summerfield
Eva Walker
Oris Guinther
Leonard Ervin
Chester
Hiram Fisher
Hilda Yeanger
Edison Hollon
Denver Holter
Victor Hysell
Wildwood Garden Club
Harvey van Vranken
Roy Betzing
Blaetmar
Pomeroy Garden Club
Rose Cox
Rose Garden Club
Anna Hart
Mildred Ziegler
Walk In Garden Club
Faye Wildermuth
Ruth Hen
Southern Boosters Elect Hill at Southern High School
Southern High School Athletic Boosters elected new officers including Billy Hill as president and Ed Wagner as vice president. Dorothy Smith becomes secretary, Betty Theiss treasurer, and Ruth Holman news reporter. Coach John Blake discussed a new physical fitness program. The next meeting is February 9 to finalize pancake supper plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Southern High School
Billy Hill
Ed Wagner
Dorothy Smith
Betty Theiss
Ruth Holman
John Blake
Meigs County Land Transfers Overview
Meigs County commissioners record multiple property transfers including parcels in Pomeroy Rutland Salisbury Sutton Racine and Lebanon. Transfers list buyers such as Edward and Marjorie Bowen Larry and Sonia Parsons Edith Hayman Otha Cottrill Dale Winebrenner William Miller Rose Mary Miller and others along with church lands moved to Middleport Church of Christ and associated trustees. Names Brownie Vujaklije and Betty Jane Lowe noted as residents in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRERS
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Edward Bowen
Marjorie Bowen
Reymond Miller
Minnie Miller
Rutland
Larry Parsons
Sonia Parsons
Floyd Williams
Jane Mare Williams
Fenton Taylor
Jeannie Taylor West Powell
Orva Powell
Salisbury
Porter Loudin
Lester McKenzie
Frances McKenzie
Onan
Sutton
Max Manuel
Homer Hayman
Edith Haymen
Racine
Edith Hayman
Maryann Clench
Lebanon
Otha Cottrill
Jessie Cottrill
Middleport
William Culwell
Hazel Culwell
Columbia
William Miller
Rose Mary Miller
Meigs Museum Plans Revived After Discussion
Meigs County Pioneer Historical Society met in Pomeroy to discuss securing a local museum. The group reviewed past efforts, noted the Mulberry Heights project was abandoned, and planned a February meeting to discuss new options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
W. P. Lochary
A. V. Howell
Bahr Garst wedding guests listed for Midport ceremony
Out of town guests attended the wedding of Miss Christine Bahr and David Garst at the Middleport Church of Christ. Attendees included Raymond Burns and family Covington Ky. William Morgan and children Lyndon. Rodney Springer. Jack Conroy. Toni Collura. Carolyn Phillips. Jane Ingram. Mildred Spengier and Cindy. Danny Peast and Mia Simpson. Julie Shawyer Gallipolis. Sandie Nichols Wellston. Darlene Ward Troy. Lynda Ramsey Galion. Richard Pierce. Pat Bartholomew. William Bahr. John Pufahl Somerdale NJ. Don Duncan New Haven WV. Valerie Mertz Union NJ. Stella Hinkle and Robert Collins Circleville. Martha Music Piketon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Burns
Kathy
Covington
William Morgan
Elain
Carol
Jeanette
Lyndon
Rodney Springer
Jack Conroy
Toni Collura
Carolyn Phillips
Jane Ingram
Mildred Spengier
Cindy
Danny Peast
Mia Simpson
Columbus
Julie Shawyer
Gallipolis
Sandie Nichols
Wellston
Darlene Ward
Troy
Lynda Ramsey
Galion
Richard Pierce
Pat Bartholomew
William Bahr
Rio Grande
John Pufahl
Somerdale
New Jersey
Don Duncan
New Haven
W. Va
Valerie Mertz
Union
Stella Hinkle
Robert Collins
Circleville
Joe Ruhl
Worthington
Martha Music
Piketon
Auto Crash Investigated In Middleport At Intersection
Middleport police continue inquiry into a two car mishap that occurred at 3 30 p m at the Gallon intersection. Clarence Rupe from Northforth and Dennis Hackett from Mill sideswiped. minor damage reported and no injuries. Racine American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the post home for a pot luck. Wildwood Garden Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ohio Power office hosting hosts for a houseplant or seedling exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clarence Rupe
N. Forth
Dennis Hackett
Mill
Racine American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Wildwood Garden Club
Ohio Power Office
Homer Holter
Dayton Ashworth
Cold Weather Forces School Closings in Meigs County
Meigs County schools face closures as extreme cold disrupts operations. Rutland Elementary has missed five days due to low water pressure and heating issues, while some Central Building classes in Middleport were canceled for furnace problems. Meigs Local High School traffic was halted by transportation troubles. George Hargraves urged parents to decide when weather is unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Rutland
Meigs
George Hargraves
Brody Makes Record Gives Away Money
New York musician Michael J. Brody reports receiving 10600 dollars for a recording at RCA Records Manhattan studio. He states he gave the money away but declines to identify recipients. Brody, known for promises to donate his fortune, performed a 12 string guitar and sang a self written song during the Wednesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael J. Brody
Brody
RCA Record
Manhattan
Horsemen School Set In Meigs
A four week Meigs Ohio Horse Management School for 4-H youth advisors and local horsemen runs Feb 3 10 17 and 24 from 730 to 930 pm at the Episcopal Parish House Pomeroy On Feb 3 and 10 Dr Charles Hutton Ohio State Univ extension horse specialist speaks on Horse Nutrition and Brood Mare Management Dr A P Smith Athens County equine veterinarian covers Internal Parasites and Horse Health Duane Plymale County Extension Agent 4 H Lawrence Co leads the final session on Conducting Trail Rides Companion 4 H Projects and Improving 4 H Horse Shows Open to all interested horsemen The 4 H horse project remains the largest enrollment among 4 H livestock programs in Ohio For more information contact the county Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Parish
Pomeroy
E. Main Street
Charles Hutton
Ohio State University
A. P. Smith
Athens County
Duane Plymale
4-H Lawrence Co
Ohio
Strict Judge Iills Jail As Promised
PADUCAH Ky P A judge elected after pledging to crack down on law violators is delivering, resulting in an overcrowded jail and rising prisoner food costs. Kenneth Burkhart the former McCracken County sheriff campaigned against incumbent Tyler Bourne claiming leniency and took office January 5. The city jail held 47 inmates on Tuesday with mattresses for 35 and a drunk tank converted to a cell to handle overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Kenneth Burkhart
McCracken
Tyler Bourne
Bourne
Maxi Skirt Too Long Sparks School Disturbance
Annetta Kopecky, 11, a fifth grader at Gardens Elementary in Pasadena, wore an ankle length green and black plaid maxi skirt to school. Principal Louis Koenig said the dress caused a disturbance amid a 33 degree day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Annetta Kopecky
Annetta
Gardens Elementary
Pasadena
Genice Kopecky
Louis Koenig
Wellman Chosen Mayor of Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant appoints Bill Wellman as interim mayor after D B Morgan resigns citing health and personal reasons. Morgan leaves at midnight January 31, 1970, with council okaying Wellman’s temporary appointment. May 1971 election set by charter revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Bill Wellman
D. B. Morgan
Morgan
City of
Carl Siders
Bill
Wellman
Wadear Thabet
State Liquor Commission
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Names Mentioned
A list of patients and associated individuals appears in the Pleasant Valley Hospital notes. The roster includes Mrs. Sylvia Mullins Mrs. Orville Ellis Oscar Runion Mrs. Elmer Stone Samuel Lege Elmer Huddleston Eva Oliver John David Little John Little Richard Hunt Cathy Little Diana Johnson Mrs. Carlos Gillenwater and son Connie Donohue David M. Emerick James Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Mullins
Orville Ellis
Oscar Runion
Elmer Stone
Samuel Lege
Elmer Huddleston
Eva Oliver
John David Little
John Little
Richard Hunt
Cathy Little
Diana Johnson
Carlos Gillenwater and Son
Connie Donohue
David M. Emerick
James Cochran
Caruthers Divorce Case Filed in Meigs County Court
Diane Caruthers of Middleport files for divorce from Robert Caruthers of Ft. Eustis Virginia in Meigs County Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Common Pleas Court
Diane Caruthers
Middleport
Robert Caruthers
Ft. Eustis
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Gallipolis Institute
The
Mason Homemakers
Variety
Purina Dog Chow
Wayne Tail
Warner Master Mix Hound Pack
Kasco
Apex
Main ST. Pomeroy
O Phone
Karen Sue Kinsley
Orrville
James Parks Davies
Gibsonia
Olympia
American Standards Association
America
Pine ST
Joe Giles
Jim
Southern Boosters
Hill
Brownie Vujaklije
Betty Jane Lowe
George Lovell
NEW Point Clinic
Point Clinic
Hall
Main Street
Viand Street
Roy W. Eschenaur
George M. Sekos
Edna A. Gettles
Meigs Museum
Vilma Pikkajo
Howell
Lochary
Blakeslee
Seth Nicholson
Carpenter
SCOP
South Central Ohio
Theodore Reed Jr
Newcomers Fund
C. E. Blakeslee
Nellie Vale
Greta Suttle
Christine Bahr
David Garst
Middleport Church of Christ
Horsemen
Point
Carroll Casto
Patty Burdette
Leonard Biffle
Everett Grimm
Jim Wiggins
Delvin Simms
Bob Cochran
Clay Hinkle
Harry Rhodes
Arnett Roush
Robert Butcher
Mayor Morgan
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Charles Crump
Charles Wilson
Herman Bradshaw
Lloyd Roush
Barbara Halstead
Theodore Melrose
Paul Maynard
Jack Kerwood
Loashkeef
Volkswagen Buses
Hart
Mason CO
W.va
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