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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1965

Page

9

Drop In Workmen's Compensation Rates Beneficial To Farms

POMEROY Ohio farmers will save about 197000 annually from a 147 percent drop in Workmen's Compensation rates. The July 1 rate reduction lowers general farming employes per 100 payroll from 708 to 604. The savings take effect with the premium due January 1966. Andrew Cross Meigs County Farm Bureau president credits safety reporting claims follow-up and Farm Bureau’s program for the reduction.

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Farm Bureau Andrew Cross Meigs County Farm Bureau Cross Farm Bureau Workmens Compensation Service

Meigs County 4-H Demonstrations and Club Reports

Meigs 4-H members across clubs held demonstrations on horsemanship sewing and crafts at various homes and meetings. Notable sessions included Christy Frost and Jackie Jones on riding, Mary Hanning on finishing seams, Ruth Jordan on pattern markers, and Jane Jordan on safety. County judge Porter’s June receipts totaled 718.55 with allocations to state fees sheriff county funds and other accounts. Church deacons to meet at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Ruth Jordan Jane Jordan Bedford Sherry McCain Lucy Heller Melinda Amsbury Debbie Wood Sandy Wood Shelia Newell Harrisonville Girls 4H Linda Cotterill Allan Gibson Washington, D. C Debbie Sheets Wildwood Victor Hysell Hysell Hogarth Kosie Hysell Heidi Milhoan Peggy Milhoan Carla Fisher Peggy Zoaring Lambert Bush Vicky Carr Pomeroy Meigs County Frank W. Porter Sheriff's Department County Law Library Middleport First United Presbyterian Church

Both Drivers Face Counts In Collision

State Route 7 crash near Pomeroy left both drivers cited in Meigs County Court. Maude M. Sellards, 54, Rutland, charged with stopping on a highway. Samuel Fox, 66, Vienna, W Va, charged with failing to stop within assured clear distance. Fox injured a finger. his car had heavy damage.

Pomeroy Meigs Maude M. Sellards Rutland Samuel Fox Vienna W. Va State Highway Patrol Sellards Fox

Honor Tommy Kelly Birthday Party Observed

The second birthday of Tommy Kelly son of Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly was observed with a family party in Middleport Guests included Mr and Mrs Vincent Dabo Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Kelly Middleport grandparents Mrs J K Smith a great grandmother and Jenelle the honored guest s sister

Middleport Tommy Kelly Tom Kelly Vincent Dabo Pomeroy Mr. Kelly J. K. Smith Jenelle

Red Cross Unit Elects Officers

Vernon Nease of Minersville was re elected as Meigs County Red Cross Chapter chairman for a year. Calvin Simpson Nellie Vale Dorothy Smith and Alda Werner were re elected to key posts with Dale Krautz Frank Vaughan and Mrs Werner on the nominating panel. A Tri State Blood Center meeting in Huntington is set for July 28 with Nease as delegate.

Pomeroy Vernon Nease Minersville Meigs County Red Cross Veterans Memorial Hospital Calvin Simpson Nellie Vale Dorothy Smith Alwilda Werner Dale Krautz Frank Vaughan Werner Red Cross Blood Center Huntington Nease Vernon Weber Lula Hampton Dale Kautz Mrs. Werner Bob Wingett

Driver Cited After Crash In Rutland

State Highway Patrol reports minor damage to two cars after Brack Skaggs backed from a private driveway into Glenna Saunders parked vehicle in Rutland. Skaggs, 63, Route 1 Gallipolis, was cited to county court for improper backing.

Pomeroy Rutland State Highway Patrol Brack Skaggs Route 1 Gallipolis Glenna J. Saunders Skaggs

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges Report

Meigs General Hospital lists admissions Wayne Pullins Pomeroy Mrs Harry Wilson Pomeroy Betty Cline Smiths Ferry Pa and discharges Linda Russell Eddie Russell Carol Dorst Pomeroy Nellie Connally Racine Nellie Frissle Reedsville Taylor Pullen Pomeroy and Robert Hart Chester Thelma Powell and Vera Roberts noted on staff. On student council Anita Hall Pomeroy Route 3 former Pomeroy High School student now at Columbus Business University selected for university council.

Meigs General Hospital Wayne Pullins Pomeroy Harry Wilson Betty Cline Smith’s Ferry Veterans Memorial Hospital Carol Dorst Nellie Connally Racine Nellie Frissle Reedsville Taylor Pullen Robert Hart Chester Thelma Powell Vera Roberts Anita Hall James Hall Pomeroy High School Columbus Business University

Middleport Guests Gather For Holiday Weekend Visits

The Rev Howard Ruppelt hosted guests including Mrs Linson Stebbins and family from McConnelsville and Mrs Richard Quelette with daughter Andrea from Columbus. Numerous other visitors from Florida Ohio and Wisconsin joined at the Chamber residence and with Mrs Hennesy in Middleport during the holiday weekend.

Howard Ruppelt Linson Stebbins McConnelsville Richard Quelette Andrea Columbus Richard Chambers Eric Chamber Ron Larson Janice Linda Jim West Palm Beach Fla Margaret Hill Dayton Bertha Hobstetter

Pomeroy Ms Elizabeth Davis Hosts WSWS Gathering

Mrs Eliza beth Davis entertained the Woman's Society of World Service of the Enterprise EUB Church at her home on Tuesday evening. Mrs Don Hannel led the program with Give God's Glory Through Christian Fellowship as the topic, with readings by Mrs Thomas Bentz Miss Dorothy Long Mrs Claude Husted Mrs Phil Ohlinger Mrs Menzil Smith and Mrs Myrtle Long. Refreshments were served by Miss Davis.

Family Visits Highlight Belpre and St Albans Relatives

The text notes Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brown of St Albans W Va accompanied by their sister and brother-in-law. It also mentions Scott Erwin visiting his grandparents on Tuesday, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Erwin of Belpre.

Dwight Brown St. Albans W. Va Scott Erwin Michael Erwin Belpre

Families Visit New York City for World’s Fair Week

Mr and Mrs John Welsh with daughters Dianne and Marianne and Mr and Mrs Harold Hubbard with Marta Kay spent a week in New York City attending the World’s Fair. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore visited in Columbus over the weekend with Mrs Harry Hoagland and Grace Savage.

Middleport Gordon Harris Columbus Vivian California H. O. Ewing Clarence E. Silvers Coral Gables Fla Phillip Bailey Florida Baileys Ellis Edwards Teresa Pat Burnsville N. C David Farmer Tom Skinner Arthur Skinner Squirrel Lake Lodge Minocque Wise Hayward Ely Minn John Welsh Dianne Marianne Harold Hubbard Marta Kay New York City Harry&. Moore Harry E. Hoagland Grace Savage

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