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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1964

Page

8

Middleport Eyes Lagoon Sewage Plan With Browne Firm

Middleport officials plan to meet with Floyd G. Browne and Associates representatives to study lagoon sewer treatment as an economical option. The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission deadline requires final plans by 1964 and financing by Oct. 31, 1964, with court action possible if unmet.

Charlene Hoeflich Middleport Floyd G. Browne Marion Lee Smith Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Ohio River Gene Harris Bernard Fultz Browne

Inspection Held For Auxiliary

Thirty seven members of the Meigs County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary were inspected Monday night at the Middleport Legion Hall and received a good rating. Inspecting officers were auxiliary majors Rossiter S. Williams and Alec Blair. Also present were Sgt. P. D. McCreedy and Cpl. Richard E. Martine. Refreshments followed.

Middleport Meigs County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary

Flintstone Birthday Party Honors Stev en Walburn

Middleport Ohio hosted a Flintstone themed surprise party for Steven Walburn on his seventh birthday. Hosts were Mrs Walburn and Mrs Dana Hamm with Miss Charlotte Glaze assisting. Michael Mullen performed a magic show for children. Prizes went to Kimberly Walburn Randy Swearingen and Valerie White.

Middleport Flintstone Jill Anne Walburn Nancy Sue Buskirk Blaine Walburn Charles Tussy Mary Frances Donald Vaughan Brian Mullen Judith Owen Terri Thomas Janet Lee Neal Allen Henry Gallipolis Robert Clarke L. W. Walker Raymond Walburn Steven

Three File Candidacies in Meigs County May Primaries

Three incumbent Meigs County officials filed petitions for the May primaries at the board of elections. Evelyn Locke of Syracuse seeks reelection as clerk of courts, Kenneth McElhinney of Middleport runs for county commissioner, and Henry Ewing of Pomeroy seeks the coroner post. Avery Nelson had filed earlier for another commissioner seat, and Eldon Morris, a Republican, filed for central committeeman in Middleport Precinct.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Accounting Office Opens in Middleport

Reuter's Accounting and Tax Service opens an office at 231 Mill St Middleport in the Fry Plumbing building. Don Reuter will operate the business after training in accounting and tax work under his father Gerald Reuter of Reuter's Insurance in Pomeroy.

Middleport Reuter Don Reuter Mill St Fry Plumbing Pomeroy High School Gerald Reuter Insurance Pomeroy Pauline Wolfe Scotty

Meigs County approves cruiser bid for sheriff department

The Meigs County Board of Commissioners met in a special session Monday and accepted R. H. Rawlings and Sons Motor Co. of Middleport as the lowest bidder among five for a new sheriff's department cruiser at $2275.12.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board of Commissioners R. H. Rawlings and Sons Motor Co Middleport Sheriff's Department

Breaks Legs Of Daughter Case Leads To Guilty Plea

A 28 year old Munroe Falls mother, Margaret P Morrison, pleaded guilty to child mistreatment for breaking her 8 month old daughter's legs while attempting to diaper the child. Judge Mahoney deferred sentence for at least two weeks pending official reports.

Cuyahoga Falls Margaret P. Morrison Munroe Falls Edward J. Mahoney

Suit for partition filed in Meigs County Court

Margaret E West and Gordon H West of Racine sue Edward R Chapman et al for partition of real estate. Financial statement for Home Savings and Loan Association of Athens Ohio shows assets totaling 2 053 699 95 and liabilities and capital of 1 187 ****

Pomeroy Meigs County THE Home Savings and Loan Association Fathens

Cheshire man fined for intoxication in Mayor court

Paul Hill of Cheshire was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Mayor Lee Smith’s court on Monday night after an intoxication charge.

Middleport Paul Hill Cheshire Lee Smith

Skating Party Planned by Wide Awake 4-H Club

In Middleport the Wide Awake 4-H Club met at Mrs. Lee McComas home to plan a skating party at Skate-A-Way Rink Route 7 and a February covered dish dinner. Janie Gerard presided Connie Moses led the pledge with Betty Russell and Mary Holman. Vickie Van Meter led recreation as Robbie Jean Ord and Debbie Maiden won prizes. Refreshments served to 23 members.

Middleport Lee McComas McComas Route 7 Janie Gerard Connie Moses Betty Russell Mary Holman Vickie van Meter Robbie Jean Ord Debbie Maiden

Hospitality Is Topic At Portland Great Bend Club

The Portland Great Bend Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Paul Sayre’s home with leaders Mrs. Marion Furbee and Mrs. Howard Ebersbach. A film was shown and a noon potluck dinner for 16 members and two guests followed. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Ralph McDade’s home.

Pomeroy Portland - Great Bend Paul Sayre Marion Furbee Howard Ebersbach Ralph McDade

Meigs County Meetings At Middleport And Pomeroy

The Middleport Athletic Boosters meet at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. The Royal Arch Masons hold their annual inspection at 7 30 p m Friday in the temple with work in the Royal Arch degree. An Eastern Star dinner at 6 30 p m precedes inspection. Doctors Pickens Ridgway Harden and Sievers travel to Jacksonville Florida February 2 to 6 for an advanced cardiology course.

Middleport Pomeroy Chapter 80 Royal Arch Masons Temple Royal Arch Order of Eastern Star Pomeroy R. R. Pickens John Ridgway Richard Harden Solon Ohio Richard Sievers Dayton Jacksonville Fla

Honor roll omission noted for Billy Francis Pomeroy student

A Pomeroy High School sophomore Billy Francis was accidentally omitted from the third six weeks honor roll. An Ohio city ordinance grants an easement to Franz L Woodworth across Athens city land for access to his remaining property and for utilities. The measure authorizes the City of Athens officials to convey the easement with specified land boundaries in Ashen County and sets it in effect per law after approval.

Pomeroy Billy Francis Franz L. Woodworth Athens Ohio Peach Ridge Road Ashen State OF Aear Franz L.oodworth County of Ohio River Survey Fend Batt Sogmerty Floyd M Louise Brookins Wavench Ridge Pers Athens County

Dinner Party Honors Mrs. Neighborgall in Middleport

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knight hosted a dinner Sunday for Mrs. C. R. Neighborgall on her birthday. Neighborgall, visiting from Huntington West Virginia, was joined by her sister Mrs. M. C. Wilson and guest Mr. and Mrs. Wade Sallaz and son Dick of Ripley West Virginia. Neighborgall accompanied the Sallazs to Ripley for a visit.

Point Pleasant Myrtle Blessing Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus N. Kellner Ct Apt Roy Blessing Blessing Raymond Keefer Mason County Charles Morrison Belle Sayre Route 35 James Mourning Columbia Tom Walters Goldin Mourning Middleport Karen Hanes Marshall University Gene Hanes Sandy Heights Earl Knight C. R. Neighborgall Neighborgall Huntington W. Va M. C. Wilson Wade Sallaz Ripley Sallaz

Two Attend Legion Meet in Columbus Ohio Exposition

Frank A. Vaughan and son Andrew along with Drew Webster Post 39 members attended the annual state-wide winter conference of the American Legion at the Ohio Exposition Youth Center with about 900 people present. Warren Hanscom led a session promoting a monthly post newspaper. National Commander Daniel F. Foley of Minnesota spoke to attendees. In Pomeroy, two men were fined by Mayor Charles Legar: Harold Taggart twenty three of Tupplers Plains fined five dollars and costs for running a red light, and Ralph Lee Bates of Bedford Township fined five dollars and costs for driving without a license.

Pomeroy Frank A. Vaughan Andrew Drew Webster American Legion Columbus The Ohio Exposition Grounds Warren Hanscom American Legion Press Assn National Cmdic Daniel F. Foley Wabasha, Minn Charles Legar Harold Taggart Tuppers Plains Ralph Lee Bates Bedford Township

Notice of Appointment of Estate Administrator

J. B. Vanity Jr of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Lee Roy Carsey late of Athens County Creditors must file claims within four months Dated January 15 Harold J Ros Probate Judge Athens County 1 21

J. B. Vanity, Jr Athens Ohio Lee Roy Carsey Soreneed Athens County

Patrolman Applicants Sought in Middleport Village

Applications for a temporary patrolman on the village police department are being taken at village hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday. Patrolman Ed Haggerty has accepted employment at the Hobson yards of the New York Central Railroad.

Middleport Lee Smith Village Hall Ed Haggerty Hobson Yards New York Central Railroad

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges List

Meigs General Hospital notes include the admission of Ray Winebrenner of Syracuse and the discharges of Mabel Winebrenner Tillie Reed Ernest Sidwell Pearl Poulin Blanche Hamm. Marriage licenses issued to Charles E Nease and Charlotte Ann Blake Richard Lee Chapell and Carolyn Sue Priddy Charles Ralph McElroy and Judith Ann Brogan.

Ray Winebrenner Syracuse Mabel Winebrenner Tillie Reed Ernest Sidwell Pearl Poulin Blanche Hamm Meigs Charles E. Nease Pomeroy Charlotte Ann Blake Racine Richard Lee Chapell Memphis

Notice of Estate In Athens County and Annexation Ordinance

Probate Court of Athens County schedules hearing on January 13 1964 for the will of John Schmiedl deceased of Chicago Illinois and appoints Andrew Schmiedl as executor. City council approves annexation of a described 14.8 acre tract in Athens Township to the City of Athens under Ordinance No 0-48-63 with Schedule A map and legal boundaries.

Ohio Athens County John Schmiedl John Schmiedt South Western Avenue Chicago Illinois Trimble Township Andrew Schmiedl Athens State OF Leta Leachman Harry Crewson Athens Township Ohio River Survey Blackburn Road Andover Road

Athens County Savings and Loan Financial Statement 1963

Audit shows assets totaling 3 603 018 21 with first mortgage loans 3 179 271 99 and liabilities including borrowed money 100 000 00. Statement sworn by Dale E Shultz Managing Officer and certified by directors Roy O Davis B G Chapman Roy D Backus on December 21 1963.

U.S F.H.L.E Athens County W. P. Mickle Home Savings and Loan Association of Athens Ohio Sec'y Michael Molehan J. D. Haskins H. Hall Chapman William L. Roberts Fibarcial Rae N Thens County Savings and Loan Company First Mortgage Felerek Insurance State OF Ohio Dale E. Shultz Athens County Savings and Loan Company Dale BE. Shultz Sec Maid Commission G. Houck

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