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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1969

Page

18

Judge Levies 34 Fines and 19 Bonds in County Court

Judge Frank Porter’s County Court session on Thursday levied 34 fines and forfeited 19 bonds. The docket lists numerous speeding and traffic infractions across Pomeroy, Reedsville, Vienna, Parkersburg, and surrounding towns, with amounts ranging from 1 to 157.50 dollars and several cases continued or bound over.

Pomeroy Frank Porter Harold Tarsi Rutland John Prabasco Lancaster Hen R. Wilson Dayton Lois Haynes Hamton Vance Ge. Wertz Collegeville Vernon Ferrell Little Hoc Wiliam L. Butcher Parkersburg W. Va Donald E. Cain Vienna Bernard Donald E. Maiden Bidwell Jack Clark Harviveonville Roger Lee Hawk iCoolville Wiliam D. Davis Venderine Williams Harold McCartney Shade Clarence Robinson Donald Burroughs Reedsville Robert K. Arms Harold J Garfield Mallure William Peek Cheshire Ernest M. McGrath Harold McDaniel Scott Folmer Robert Conkle Dewey Floyd Jr. Wellston

Rutland Firemen Host Annual 4th of July Celebration

Rutland volunteer firemen held a full day of activities at Rutland Park for Independence Day. A talent contest led by Vernon Weber awarded first to The King Family for How Big is God, second to Miss Jane Hutchinson, and third to Bruce Fisher among others. Afternoon softball saw Rutland Pony Team beat Addison 3 to 2, with youth games, races, and contests throughout the day, culminating in a fireworks display.

Rutland — Rutland Rutland Park Vernon Weber King Family Beren David Geneva Mary Grace Judy Pomeroy God Jane Hutchinson Rutland Bruce Fisher Columbus Lind, Barry Donne Weber Ratland Pony Teague Addison Wayne Turner Con Rutland Fant Stadiom Tammy Becky Eichinger Julie Hutelinsor J Mand Heist Dhef Rutland Ae van Meter Rut Opa’ Dyre Salem Center Pa Dyre Cheney Middleport Te Zeee van Meter Faulkner Sisters McKinney Trio Realina Sedt Racine

Two Persons Hurt In Route 50 Mishap

Meigs County sheriff reports two injuries from a one car crash on Route 143 near Albany at 1 45 a m Friday. Edward Sauvage 18 of Albany was rear blinded by oncoming lights and went off the highway into a creek. Both occupants were taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Pomeroy Meigs County G Creek Robert Hartenpaen Edward Lee Sauvage Albany Sauvage Veterans Memorial Hospital Martin Tullind Sundown Club Terry L. Rawlings Toledo Oak Park Robert Baker Point Pleasant Baker

Anniversary of Church Marked After Destruction

The Amnesville church observes an anniversary with Harry G. Henry as the longest serving officer since 1915 and clerk since 1919. The Rev. Frank H. Hare has led the ministry since 1967 with a mixed staff of laymen retirees students. Records note changes in conduct over 140 years and a New Year dance party led to a reprimand for a member.

Harry G. Henry Amnesville Church Deanville New Englam Frank H. Hare

Pomeroy Personal Notices From Local Residents

Local brief highlights visitors and returns from trips with relatives across Bardstown Lancaster Columbus Norfolk and Pontiac. Names include James Brewington Alfred Roush Harold Long and others. Also notes Mrs Oscar Roush recovering from appendectomy at Holzer Medical Center and a plant pollination fact in a separate item.

James Brewington North Carolina Roy Long Ricky Columbs Alfred Roush Harold Long Russell Roush Eric Lancaster Bardstown Stephen Foster Kenneth Cale Norfolk Malcolm Reler Cale Bemand Lyons Pontiac Mich John Lyons Oscar Roush Holzer Medical Center Gerald Rupe Edgar Reynolda Horace McWhininy Holzer Medes Cenver

Weekend Minor Car Crashes Reported by Patrol

Gallipolis and Racine area incidents a pair of weekend crashes no injuries or citations reported. Basil Bailey 20 of Gallipolis involved in a passing collision on Swan Creek Road two miles north of State Route 7. Lawrence Unroe’s car left the road and hit an embankment with slight damage. Racine held Fourth of July activities including games and a parade ending with a ceremonial ding. Meigs County Highway Department blacktopped Union Avenue in Pomeroy and works on other roads continue.

Swan Creek Road Lawrence Unroe Unioe Auto Pomeroy Meigs County Union Avenue

Rutland Area Visitors Share Holiday Trips and Visits

Rutland residents and relatives are reported visiting family across the region. Mrs. Carl Harris and son Scott from Fort Lauderdale toured with her parents the Russel Little family. The Birchfield and Howard Rice families vacationed at Ocean City and Camp Arrowhead. The Metheny and Cross households hosted relatives from Lake City Tennessee while C J Lemsey traveled to Texas Michigan and Pasadena Texas to visit kin.

Carl Harris Sandra’ Little Scott Ft. Lauderdale Fal Russell Little Howard Birchfield Money Beach Camp Arrowhead Harold Rice Jack Minor Cheshire White River Ontario Canada Lee C. Wooder Lee C. Wood Myre Beach 5. C Charles Metheny Susie Lake City Tenn Metheny Will Barrett Metheneys Steve Metheny Randy Ancil Cross Bill Carter Billy Jean Ricky Brett Elizabeth City N.C Carter Rutland Church Mich Velme Lemley Pasadena Tex Paul Pryton E. B. Singer

Suspension Dropped For Whispering Pheasant Route 7 Firm

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control canceled a suspension against Layton Sayre successor to F and R Inc of Whispering Pheasant Route 7 after delinquent sales tax payments. The piece notes the term boycott derives from Captain Charles Boycott's eviction of tenants in Ireland in the 1800s.

Pomeroy Ohio Departent of Liquor Contra Clayton Sayre F. and Ing Boycott Charles Boycott

Washington party mood in bleak capital tone urges action

A satirical piece laments Washington DC's dire climate of riots and politics. It mocks party life, luxury spending, and the lack of public gatherings, warning that a 1929-like panic could follow if elephants and donkeys fail to entertain and fund the city.

Washington, D. C Washington Pentagon Grant White House Piase Ab

Local families return from vacations in Kentucky and Tennessee

Me and Mrs Frank Porter Jr and family recently came back from a two week vacation to Burnside Ky where they visited relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Danny Thompson and Nancy are vacationing in Tennessee with relatives and friends.

Frank Porter Jr Burnside Danny Thompson Nancy Tennessee

Shower Fetes Mrs. Clark in New Haven

Mrs. Donald Clark was honored with a stork shower at the Clark home. Hostesses were Mrs. Ernie Roush and Mrs. Ronald Wilkinson. Refreshments followed for guests including Mrs. Melvin Fields and others, with many attendees listed.

New Haven Donald Clark Clark Ernie Roush Ronald Wilkinson Melvin Fields GesBse Meg Charles Clark Cindy Robert Clarke Venus Ronald Poller Bsusie Dan Poller Kathy Kenneth Stanley Carol Barbart Becky Minnie Jackson Chary Dawn Roush Ronna Wilkinson

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