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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1973

Page

7

Middleport Man Forfeits $200 Bond On DWI Charge

John Michael Pomeroy, 23, Middleport, forfeited a $200 bond for driving while intoxicated at Village Court. Three others forfeited $25 bonds for squealing tires and intoxication. Additional fines included $15 plus costs for assault and smaller penalties for speeding and red light violations.

Middleport Pomeroy John Michael Don C Collins Walter Arnold Pomeroy Robert Godnite Letart Hue Rowsey Larry Eblin Daniel Lewis Vernon Little Wayne Peyton Dexter Dorothy Jenkins Ronald Circle New Haven Ronald Jones Minersville Harold Erlewine Randy Michael Carl Grueser Mabel Pickens Syracuse

Mining Training Planned in Wellston High School

Johnnie Wolfe director of the mining school at Wellston High announces the third session will begin in mid August with several vacancies. Applications are being taken. 16 men finish the current second class next week and 22 completed the first session. About half of the first cohort was hired at the Southern Ohio mine. others will be hired when the mine is completed. Mrs Minnie Johnson patient at Veterans Memorial Hospital Athens May Ave expected to stay about two weeks.

Wellston Johnnie Wolfe Wellston High School Wolfe Southern Ohio Johnson II Il Pomeroy Minnie Johnson May Ave Athens Veterans Memorial Hospital

Middleport Pool Closed by Health Board

The Middleport Swimming Pool was ordered closed by the State Board of Health after a test showed chlorine levels below regulation. Chuck Bartels collected water samples after algae appeared on the pool floor and the facility must be drained cleaned refilled and sanitized before use. Dave Jenkins manages the pool for the summer.

Middleport State Board of Health Chuck Bartels Meigs County Health Department County Health Department State Board County Board of Health Dave Jenkins

Wise Honored After Retiring From OVEC

Middleport remembers Charles Chink Wise former Ohio Valley Electric Co retiree after recent retirement dinners and parties. Mr and Mrs Walter Bud Cornette of Lake White hosted a dinner in Wise’s honor.

Middleport Charles (Chink) Wise Ohio Valley Electric Co Walter Bud) Cornette Lake White Wise

Three Cars Involved In Mishap On Route 2

The West Virginia State Police investigated a three car accident on Route 2 in Gallipolis Ferry. Aaron W. Martin struck the rear of Charles R. Dabney after Dabney signaled a turn, and Martin also hit a parked car owned by William D. Jordan. Martin was cited for failure to keep his vehicle under control. The report notes present personnel and gifts given to Mr. Wise by coworkers, plus recognitions from the Safety Congress and various trips.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Gallipolis Ferry Aaron W. Martin Milton Charles R. Dabney South Side Martin Dabney William D. Jordan

NYC Pomeroy Seeks Youth For Summer Neighborhood Corps

Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency opens applications for a summer Neighborhood Youth Corps Project approved by the Department of Labor. Open to students aged 14 and older returning to school next fall. applications available at CAP Offices in the Gallia and Meigs county courthouses.

Pomeroy Gallia-Meigs

VICA Alumni Plan Organization Meeting

Pomeroy Meigs High graduates and district VICA members are urged to contact Mrs. Mary Powell of Lincoln Hill Pomeroy at 992-2622 to form an alumni group. The national VICA constitution was adopted at Tulsa conference with dues set at five dollars for new graduates paid before August 30, then one dollar after.

Pomeroy Meigs High & Dd VICA Mary Powell Lincoln Hill Tulsa Oklo

Riders Visit Stables in New Concord Meigs County 4 H

POMEROY The Meigs County 4 H Pleasure group visited R L Black Stables in New Concord. Cindy George demonstrated riding a five gaited horse and an English pleasure horse. Cindy Mason showed a young horse and a finished horse to illustrate training stages. Members rode English pleasure horses and received beginner instruction from Mason.

Pomeroy Meigs County R.L. Black New Concord Cindy George Cindy Mason

Coin Club To Meet in Middleport

The OH EAN Coin Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. social room. A social hour and trading session starts at 7 p.m. with out of town dealers to buy sell and trade. A coin auction follows with refreshments. Edward Burkett is president.

Middleport Ohean Coin Club Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Edward Burkett

Ground Breaking Set For Monday

Ground breaking for the new Pomeroy Fire Department on Butternut Avenue will be Monday at 3 p.m. at the site. The village received about 72,500 in federal funds for construction of the fire house. Charles Legar, former Pomeroy mayor, is fire chief.

Pomeroy Butternut Avenue Charles Legar

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Middleport Pool OVEC William Betz Sandy Hilliard Lake White Club New York Canton Indiana Marietta Kgger Creek The Safety Congress Mrs. Wise Berea Bardstown Merri Ault Nyc Coin Club NeLsonville Home and Savings Assn. “Oldest Savings and Loan Association In Athens County West Columbus ST Nelsonville, Ohio Buckeye Mart Tal F.E.T Pennzoil Pennzdil Route 50 Ohio Davis Warner Ins. Service MR. Davis E. Main ST Pomeroy Lover Blue & Grey Restaurant Davis Insurance Service Lorenzo D. Davis
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