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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1965

Page

5

Wind Symphony Visit Lights Up Pomeroy

The American Wind Symphony Orchestra plans a two day visit July 22 and 23 in Pomeroy with a barge concert on the Ohio River. Ted Reed and Jack Carsey have raised about $1000, housing 37 musicians is organized by Mrs. Patrick Lochary, and volunteers can contact her. Also, the Big Bend Minstrel Association rehearsals begin for the two night fair show, marking the 10th evening appearance. Lt. Daniel Struble heads to Viet Nam as Clarence Struble recovers from a heart ailment. Mrs. Zuelelia Smith returns from the Ohio Baptist Guild retreat at Wittenberg University. Miss Ohio contest activities shift to Cedar Point with Jayne Byar among 27 contestants. Willis Leadingham plans to attend.

American Wind Symphony Orchestra Pomeroy Ted Reed Jack Carsey Patrick Lochary The Big Bend Minstrel Association Zuelelia Smith Providence Ohio Baptist Guild Wittenberg University Springfield Cedar Point Big Bend Jayne Byar Cincinnati

Chauncey seeks sealed bids for a police cruiser

The Village of Chauncey Ohio invites sealed bids for a new police cruiser in black two door six cylinder with manual or automatic transmission beacon lights siren standard stencils on each door and back black wall tires heater and defroster. Bids due to Mrs Maxine Smith Clerk by 12 noon August 1 1965. Right to reject any bid reserved.

Chauncey Ohio Maxine Smith

Additions to and resurfacing of eleven tennis courts at Ohio University

Notice to bidders for the construction of additions to and resurfacing of eleven tennis courts at Ohio University Athens Ohio. Bids due 2 00 p m July 28 1965 sealed and read, 100% bid bond required. Architect L Lausche. Purchasing Agent W Herbert reserves right to reject all bids.

Ohio University Athens Ohio L. ¥. Lausche L. F. Lausche W. H. Herbert

Sheriff sale of Athens apartments furniture in 1965 case

In Athens County Ohio on July 23 1965 at 1 30 PM the East door of Athens County Court House will offer for sale as one lot the Athens National Security Agreement No 2 furniture from Cause No 23551 including 9 plastic covered davenport 18 occasional chairs 3 piece table group 9 per unit 1 night stand 9 stand lamp and 5 dinette sets to satisfy a judgment against defendants Carl Hodous Harold Mandel and Athens Apartments Inc and the National Bank of Athens Ohio as plaintiff.

Athens Apartments, Inc Carl Hodous Harold Mandel Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Athens Cavan Athens National Bank Harold E. Shields Attorn I Athens “Apartments, Inc Athens Apartments, Inc., Et al Jay F. Zook, Inc Westinghouse Credit Corporation Samuel B. Erskine Et al Athens National Bank of Shariff Bridgewater Cra

Bidding Opens for University Vending and Paving Work Athens Ohio

Ohio University opens bids until 2:00 p m July 28 1965 for furnishing installing and operating vending machines on a commission basis and for miscellaneous blacktop paving and repairs in Athens Ohio plans by L Lausche Architect Engineer. Bids must include 100 percent bid bond and be addressed to W H Herbert Purchasing Agent.

Ohio University Athens Ohio L. Lausche Eatabee L. F. Lausche W. H. Herbert

Alexander High School construction bids invited in Alexander District

The Board of Education of Alexander Local School District invites bids for the Alexander High School construction and fixed equipment at Albany, with Kellam and Foley Architects handling documents. Bids due July 29, 1965, by 12:00 noon BE. Proposals include plumbing, heating, ventilation, electrical work, and equipment categories. Documents available from the architect and district offices. bid security and terms specified.

Board of Education Alexander Local Albany Eptc BE. S. T cAbility Alexander High School Kellam & Foley West First Avenue Columbus Ohio Alexander Columbus Builders Exchange F. W Dodge Corporation Inforest Board of Education Gi Sa Cn

Hartford Man Hurt In Crash

A Hartford man, 22 year old Jack Roush, was treated for extensive lacerations and abrasions after a pickup driven by Ronald W. Fields left State Route 7, tore guard railing, rolled into a creek and demolished the truck. Fields, uninjured, was cited for driving at excessive speed for road conditions.

Pomeroy Hartford W. Va Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Corporation Jack Roush Roush Department of Robert Hartenbach Ronald W. Fields Letart Meigs County

Meetings In Meigs Compiled Local Society Sessions Schedule

The Women's Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the United Methodist Church with Nell Bing as devotional leader and C Melvin Alkire in charge. Chester Council Daughters of America hosts Wednesday at 8 p m. Royal Arch Masons Pomeroy Chapter 80 installs officers Wednesday at the temple, followed by Bosworth Council 46. Disabled American Veterans Meigs Chapter installs officers Monday with Judge John C Bacon as installing officer.

Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Nell Bing C. Melvin Alkire L. L. Roush Everett Thomas Ralph Gilmore Chester Council Daughters of America Clarence Neutzling Virgil Walker Pomeroy Chapter Royal Arch Masons Temple Bosworth Council Royal and Select Masters Meigs Disabled American Veterans John C. Bacon

Auction Notice for Athens County Furniture and Construction Bids

Public sale to satisfy an execution includes 60 KMC ranges and 60 refrigerators from Athens Apartments Inc. at the Athens County courthouse. Simultaneously, Ohio Department of Highways bids seek contractors across multiple counties with five percent bid bonds required and wage standards. Public hearing set August 16 on zoning change for Maynard Coates property in Athens.

Athens City Planning Commission Athens Ohio City of County of Athens State of Ohio Company Purchase Maynard Coates Vivian Coates Richland Avenue Hooper Street Mulligan Road Planning Commission Council City Hall Harry Crewson Nancy Guseman

Meigs County Fair Tickets On Sale For 1965 Edition

Membership tickets are available at multiple Meigs County businesses for gate admission free parking and voting eligibility at the Meigs Agricultural Society fair. Tickets may be bought at Arnold's Service Station Reuter Insurance Simon's Pick-a-Pair and several other outlets. The fairgrounds have been updated with a moved site, painted secretary's office a new horse barn a new cattle barn improved lighting and renewed wiring in several buildings in preparation for 1965.

Meigs County Fair Meigs Agricultural Society Arnold's Route 33 Reuter Insurance Agency Simon’s Pomeroy Sports Dept Middleport Ward Cross Sons Racine Kautz Chester Harden Syracuse Lewis Harrisonville Tuttle Five Points Milhone’s Tuppers Plains Fair Board Meigs Riding Club

Family Dinner Honors Returning Sons and Relatives

A large family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Spurrier Sr. home celebrated sons T Sgt Clarence Spurrier Jr and Donnie Spurrier and A2c Steven Spurrier on leave from Canada France. Relatives and friends from Columbus Middleport Potawattamie and Petersburg joined in the afternoon visit and shared news of deployments and arrivals. Syracuse Emergency Squad responded to a call at Mrs Myrna Bass home sending her to Holzer Hospital as a medical patient.

Mickey Warren Graham David Gregg Powhattan Point Artie Eblin Roger Diana Columbus Robert Veney Mark Tony Robert Houdashelt Brent Middleport Dalton Grover Gene Humphrey Gene Norman Weyersmiller Dalton Grover, Jr Brandon Freda Mae Bonnie Krautter Ben Eblin Homer Benny Petersburg Robert Barton Angela Syracuse Myrna Bass Holzer Hospital

First licensed merry go round at Old Orchard Beach 1892

The article notes the nation’s first licensed merry go round was approved in Old Orchard Beach Maine in 1892 underscoring early amusement park history and state licensing.

Old Orchard Beach Maine

Middleport Area Personal Notes and Visits

Recent guests including Chester Hammond family and Harold Vogelsong party at Mr and Mrs John Fultz in Delaware and Portsmou th. Weekend visitors to Springfield include Mrs J E Harley and Mrs Margaret Davis with Dr and Mrs John Harley. Births and hospital plans noted for Edward Kennedy and eye surgery for Mike Eanes. Admissions and dismissals listed for local hospitals.

John Fultz Chester Hammond Delaware Harold Vogelsong Melinda Portsmouth J. E. Harley Holly Martin Middleport Margaret Davis Athens Springfield John Harley Harley Jessie Jenkins Paintsville James Jiiden Harold Long Marietta Muskingum River L. W. McComas Waldo Carl Vanderhoof Marjorie Eanes Mike Columbus Gladys Wright Dana Lambert Max Lambert

Birthday Celebrated for Melinda Jane Long

In Middleport a family party marked the second birthday of Melinda Jane Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Long A cake shaped like an elephant with Little Darling inscribed was given by grandmother Mrs Phillip Bailey Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Long and daughter Mary Phillip Bailey Jerry and Frankie White Mr and Mrs Roger Long and daughter Becky and Mr and Mrs L E Triplett The Massachusetts State House cornerstone was laid July 4 1795 by Gov Samuel Adams with Paul Revere assisting.

Middleport Melinda Jane Long Richard Long Darling Phillip Bailey Harold Long Mary Jerry Frankie White Roger Long Becky L. E. Triplett Massachusetts State House Boston Samuel Adams Paul Revere

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