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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1960

Page

2

Pomeroy Eyes Two Year Sewage Plant Permit Extension

Congress man Walter H Moeller urged Pomeroy officials to seek a two year extension on the permit to dump refuse into the Ohio River to allow a full study of the sewage disposal project. The meeting at city hall covered federal aid, site concerns near the Pomeroy Mason bridge, and the view that the project could be uneconomical and impractical given river floods and only storm sewers. Moeller promised to press authorities for the extension and to pursue possible exemptions or grants while meeting with the Water Pollution Control Board and Ohio officials.

Moeller Pomeroy Ohio Walter H. Moeller Leslie F. Fultz Water Pollution Control Board Fultz Burgess and Niple Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Dov Schaefer Michael DiSalle Pollution Control Board Cong Middleport Glouster Ohio Water Pollution Board Childs Sheeter

Middleport Votes To Cancel Firm's Contract

Middleport council votes 3 to 3 to cancel the contract with Floyd G Brown and Associates of Marion for preliminary sewage disposal plant plans. Mayor McElhinney casts the deciding vote to end the Marion contract after tense session and a push by council members for Athens firm Clark and Sheeter.

Middleport Floyd G Brown and Associates of Marion Middleport Council Kenneth McElhinney Clinton Fisher Lee Smith Fisher John Zerkle Bill Childs Ernest Covert Wayne Gibbons Clark and Sheeter Athens Floyd G. Brown and Associates Newsion Sheeter and Brown Associates Clark Coun Water Pollution Control Board Pollution Control Board Gene Grate Council Childs Pollution Board Gallipolis Brown Ohio Zerkle Smith Covert

Isle of Constant Fire by Steve Libby

Describes White Island off New Zealand where a volcanic crater lies submerged. The piece traces the island’s volcanic activity, historical attempts at mining sulfur and guano, and later abandonment with only a steam column signaling its sulfurous past.

Steve Libby Central Press White Island New Zealand North Island Ruapehu Ngauruhoe Tongariro Rainbow Mountain Tarawera Whale Island White Crown Crater Bay Aukland

Tom Thumb Rocket Engine Develops Tiny Space Control

New York reports a Tom Thumb sized plasma rocket motor capable of producing thrust to adjust satellite position and orientation. Dr. W H Bostick of Stevens Institute explains the device uses electro plasma to eject ions and electrons, achieving about 41 percent efficiency and potential applications in weather, communications, and space observation.

New York Sai W. H. Bostick Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken Ing A Bostick and Associates Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Bostic

Tuppers Plains Youth EUB Church Elects Officers

The Tuppers Plains Ohio youth group met January 17 1960 electing Marvy Cameron president Barbara Lance vice president Darlene Torrence secretary Sally Torrence treasurer Ruth Lance news reporter with Mrs Paul Hooks as advisor The fellowship will meet Sundays 6 30 to 7 15 Great Britain allocates 700 for foreign travel expenses.

Tuppers Plains EUB Ohio Marvy Cameron Barbara Lance Darlene Torrence Sally Torrence Ruth Lance Paul Hooks

Dairy Service Elects Three and COBA Manager Speakers

The Meigs Dairy Service Unit annual dinner at Racine High School featured COBA manager Kellogg and Dr. Everett M. Rogers of Ohio State University. Three directors were elected for three year terms: Arvil Holter, Clarence Henderson, and Oris Roush.

Pomeroy Richard Kellogg Central Ohio Breeding Association Everett M. Rogers Ohio State University Meigs Dairy Racine High School Kellogg Meigs County Dick Sterrett COBA Plumb Hall Rogers Ohio United State Wayne Roush F. S. Dunn Arvil Holter Long Bottom Clarence Henderson Alfred Oris Roush Salem Center Sterrett Nancy Martha Yost Gene Yost Ohio Dairyman’s Association James F. Gibson Racine Pta

Hollister Event with Loyal Workers Class At EUB Church

Winnie Phelps hosted the Loyal Workers Class gathering at the EUB church after a business meeting. Eight members two visitors and one new member shared lunch following a tax stamps count. Visitors included Arthur Wilson Elvin Wilson Barbara and Elsie Humphrey of Columbus and Ted Phelps with Marianna visited Newark. Leona Thompson visited Harpster and Canal Winchester.

Leona Thompson Hollister Winnie Phelps EUB Church Arthur Wilson Eric Snedden Alvin Wilson Elvin Wilson Barbara and Elsie Humphrey Columbus Ted Phelps Marianna Newark Leona Thompson Harpster Canal Winchester

Eight year old girl injured after fall in Middleport

Frances Sue Wippel eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher of 963 Locust St Middleport was admitted to Gallipolis Holzer Hospital late Monday with a concussion and possible skull fracture after falling from a second story garage to the concrete floor She is reported in good condition.

Middleport Frances Sue Wippel Frank Fisher Locust St Gallipolis Holzer Hospital

Bowman to appear on Day in Court TV program

Middleport resident Bob Bowman brother of Mrs L D Diles will appear on Day in Court at 2 p m Thursday on channel eight. He will play a probation officer in the program and is also employed as a probation officer in Los Angeles California.

Middleport Bob Bowman L. D. Diles Channel Eight Bowman Los Angeles Calif Wallace Bradford Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association Columbus Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association

Ladies Auxiliary to Initiate New Members in Lancaster

Mrs Edward Marshall eighth district president will conduct initiation for new members at 730 pm in the Ra cine Post 602 American Legion post home. Members also to bring items for a silent auction.

Pomeroy Edward Marshall Eighth District Lancaster Ladies Auxiliary Racine American Legion Post

Bradford attends Columbus forestry program with Logan associate

Bradford attended a forestry program in Columbus on Saturday hosted by the Ohio Department of Soil Conservation. He was accompanied by Franklin Newell of Logan.

Middleport Wallace Bradford Columbus Ohio Department of Soil Conservation Franklin Newell Logan

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