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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1962
Page
7
Meigs County Commissioners voted 6000 for February labor and 10000 for materials for a new month for Engineer Stanley Blazewicz. 35 highway department workers laid off January 19 remain idle until a reasonable appropriation is made. Residents petition Langsville to repair Langsville to Dexter road and postmaster Swan seeks Maloons Run road repairs.
Meigs Dairy Service Unit held its annual dinner at Eastern High School. Dick Kellogg spoke on future milk production and butterfat goals, and three directors were elected for three year terms: John P. McCoy, Paul Moore, and Donald Mora. Awards honored herd records and lifetime production, with Kellogg praising the association's services.
Middleport Cub Scout Pack 244 met at the First United Presbyterian Church to outline Scout Week events February 11 to 17. Plans include attending the Point Pleasant scout day on February 10, a 7 p.m parade, church group attendance, pamphlet distribution, and a blue and gold banquet set for February 26 at the Presbyterian Church.
Two cars were damaged in an East Main Street crash with no injuries or arrests. Jacob Gaul, 40, of Chester, opened his door into oncoming traffic, hitting a vehicle driven by Wilbur Ruth, 59, of Athens. Gaul’s car sustained about 175 dollars in damage. Ruth’s had minor damage. Pomeroy Police investigated.
A special Middleport village council session is scheduled for 7 p m on Wednesday with Mayor Kenneth McElhinney stating the agenda will focus on village equipment issues.
The Rutland siren will sound at 7 p m to mark the opening of the Mathers March of Dimes in the village. Rutland Friendly Gardeners will canvass door to door raising funds for polio birth defects and arthritis research and treatment. Residents should keep porches lit and after canvassing the group will visit Mrs Carl Morris for refreshments. In Pomroy Mrs John F Bailey hosted relatives and friends at her home Sunday including guests from Louisville Kentucky Pt Pleasant W Va and Forest Run. In Middleport John Rice 55 of Pomeroy was fined five dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for disturbing the peace in a case before Mayor Kenneth McElhinney.
The Eagles Class of the Syracuse Methodist Church held a Thursday night meeting at the church with Martha Moore presiding. A spaghetti dinner prepared by Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Sylvia Zwilling followed, serving guests including Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Rizer, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Klees, Mrs. Elizabeth Hysell, Miss Eleanor Robson, Mrs. Betty Hayes, Dilford Ferrell, Mrs. Damon Ferrell, and Larry Hubbard.
Elijah T. Burns 72 of Hamden died in an Athens hospital after a short illness. Born near here he was a son of John F. and Fannie Pierce Burns. Survived by wife Hazel McGhee and children Kath leen Ragan George W. Hamden Grace Ward Marguerite Eberts, four brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Burial in Hamden. Reports of visitors and local notices follow with club meeting details and two court matters noted.
Middleport 1962 charter for Boy Scout Troop 245 will be presented during Boy Scout Week at Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion hall. Activities include a window display and church attendance in uniform. Robert Mills led a troop meeting with Tommy Lyons assisting. the 1962 budget was enacted and advancement work aided by Richard Vaughan Jr., Gene Harris, and George Hackett. A special troop committee meeting is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the scout hall.
Admitted Ruth Barrows of Point Pleasant West Virginia Patricia Hysell of Pomeroy Blanche Marrett of Pomeroy Mrs C W Kirkland of Pomeroy Evelyn Bauer of Point Pleasant David Ray Varian of Clifton West Virginia Dismissed David Varian Vivian Johnson Helen Elberfeld Jim Harris and Joe Powell.
Robert Gibbs 28 Coolville drove northbound on Route 7 one quarter mile south of Chester losing control and destroying 45 feet of guard railing. Gibbs was cited for reckless operation and referred to Meigs County Court before Judge Emmet W Peoples.
Four Democrats filed petitions for central committeeman posts in their precincts on Monday with the county board of elections. Names include Cleo M. Smith Floyd Ridenour Marvin Dell and Field Campbell. Also notes social visits and a court bond forfeiture in Pomeroy with Delbert Becker and Ted Johnson.
The Wide-Awake 4H Club met at Miss Dianne McComas's home to plan a Valentine party on February 12 and a mothers tea in March. Brenda Toney was elected vice president, Mary Jane Gerard safety chairman, and Josephine Toney health chairman. Members completed pin cushion project work and will start tea towels at the next meeting.
Middleport village plans a building code fee schedule with $10 plus 75 cents per 100 sq ft for new construction and $5 plus $3 per extra room for interior remodeling. Public building minimums $2. The plan supports hiring Carroll W Hill and Associates for a village planner at $5880, with most funded by government aid. Pomeroy Emergency Squad notes a call transporting Christine Boggess to Mason Clinic.
Middleport Alpha Omicron chapter held a Saturday meeting at the homes of Mrs. Nan Moore and Miss Mildred Hawley. Mrs. Florence Evans of Jackson presented Developing Human Resources With Music as the topic during a luncheon at Martin Restaurant with many members listed as attendees.
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