Middleport adopts budget and housing plan noted
Middleport approved a 329 153 budget citing 40 000 higher expected receipts and planned street repairs financed by steel funds. The council backed a low cost housing project with government financing, naming William Childs director and including Kermit Walton and Mar Shousing authority on the committee. Parking rules were adjusted with a 1 minute parking sign in front of the welfare office.
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Bellail Jones Meigs
Middleport
Wilkide Gounctimer
Coune
Village and
Tire Department
Nivngs
C. C. Fisher
William Childs
Mar Shousing Authority
Kermit Walton
Eomeroy
Shiflet
Front Sweet
Welfare
Harold Chase
Corporal Halley
Police Department
Hailey
Vaughan
Unan
Charles Byers
Clifford Stumbo
George Baker
Tearkle
Meigs
Athens Messenger
John Zerkle
David Obinger
Richard Vaughan
Fisher
Gene Grate
Harald J Chase
Low Taxes Not Found An Incentive
Two economists from Cleveland State University summarized findings at a Columbus news conference saying Ohio’s prosperity does not translate into better public services or attract new industry due to low taxes. They compared Ohio with Big Ten and neighboring states, noting Ohio lags in education and health spending while spending per capita is higher elsewhere, and federal funds may be underutilized.
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Columbus
Ohio
John F. Burke Jr
Edrich A. Weld Jr
Cleveland State University
Burke and Weld
Burke
Big Ten
Eastern Meigs school board to hold special meeting
The Meigs Eastern School Board of Education will meet in special session Thursday at 8 p.m. at the high school to review this year budget and to confer with a Columbus heating firm about furnace repairs. Teacher positions will be filled.
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Eastern School Board of Education
Columbus
Eastern Athletic Boosters
Two Flower Shows Set During Fair Meigs County Garden Clubs
Two flower shows open to the public and club members will be staged by the Meigs County Garden Clubs at the Meigs County fair. Margaret Blaettar is the new county contact chairman, succeeding Margaret Elias Lewis. A schedule was prepared by thirteen presidents of the Meigs County Garden Clubs. The theme is Famous Paintings carried through 14 divisions of arrangements and specimens. Show No. 1 features 34 classes across seven divisions. The events will take place Wednesday and Thursday, August 13 and 14.
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Meigs County
Winding Trail Garden Club
Robert Lewis
Marshal Brill Ruth
the Shade Church
Korea
Pomeroy
Ie Meigs County Garden Clubs 16
Margaret Blaettar
Margaret Elias Lewis
Reunion Held Near Columbus for Steele Descendants
Descendants of the late James H. Steele and Millie Steele held a family reunion at the Lake View home of Harold Gardner near Columbus. Attendees included Catherine Irvin, Kenneth Richardson and children, Tom Steve and Donna, Paul Black and Teresa, Warren Stone and children, plus Maury Topaloski and Carl Norton and daughters. A layette shower was given for Staff Sgt. James Norton’s family. Next year’s reunion date set for the second Sunday in July. Weekend guests in Langsville included Roberta Grate, Margo and Maria of Marion, with Paul McFarland and family visiting from Columbus.
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Columbus
Carl Norton
Carla
Pomeroy
James Norton
Victorville
Calif
Hand Crafts Show at Mason County Fair Opens
L. Fitzrandolph will chair the arts and crafts show at the Mason County Fair August 10 at the Mason County Fairgrounds. He notes mechanization has reduced old time hand made work but highlights a dedicated area for historic hand crafted articles to be exhibited and sold.
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Point Pleasant
L. Fitzrandolph
Mason County
Mason County Fairgrounds
Fitzrandolph
Yesteryear
Three Arrested By Pomeroy Police
POMEROY Police reported the arrest of Edwin Neece Mid eport Charles Ebersbach and Glenn Tenney on weekend charges. They will appear before Mayor Charles Legar on July 19. Also noted two rabid skunks found in Laurel burr and Wright Street areas prompting caution for residents. Judge and Mrs John Bacon vacationing in Toilo Alabama visiting relatives and friends.
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Pomeroy
Edwin Neece
Mideport
Charles Ebersbach
Glenn Tenney
Charles Legar
Tne Health Department
Laurel Burr
Wright Street
Health Office
Alabama
Judge
John Bacon
Toilo
Ala
Robinson Laundry And Cleaners Survived Floods And Fire
Robinson Laundry and Cleaners in Pomeroy traces its origins to 1992 started by J T Robinson. Now run by his son Elbert Robbinson, the business rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original building. The firm handles dry cleaning and laundry, expanding after acquiring Duke Cleaners Outlet and their Middleport office. The shop emphasizes long serving staff and community involvement with Robbinson serving local offices and boards.
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Beulah Jones Meigs
Pomeroy
Robinson Laundry and Cleaners
J. T. Robinson
Second Street
Elbert
Robinson
Robbie
Bend
Te Street
Middlepot
Marie
Mary
Mentor
Joan
Chicago
Duke Cleaners
Middleport
Gallipolis
Siett Phose
Keviah James
Charles Archer
Jett
E. F. Robinson
Aveher
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Beulah Jones
Charles Molten
Pomeros
Meigs County Heart Association
Spears
Ohio Heart Allen
Mullen
Ponicray
Staf
Meigs General
Meigs County Board of Health
Meigs Med
Ok’d
Weld
Posteles
Ste Giio
Cleveland
State University
Institute of Urban Studies
Lasalle Hotel
Smith Audio- Visuals, Inc
Union St
Athens
Kile
Ares
Langsville
Mr. and
Robert Grate
Margo
Maria
Marion
Langsvile
Paul McFarland
Grates
Neil
Mary Niggemeyer
R.D
Coolville
Tey
Niggemeyer’s
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Solithes
Bes
COMPA
Mid- Weport
Margaret Martin
Dick Owen
J. D. Hartinger
Thelma Boyer
Lavada Woodyard
Board of Public Affairs
Our College
Amorew
Firestone
Peston
Steefel Ae
Carpenter
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