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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1974

Page

6

Vinton Road Improvement Delayed by Attorney Action

In McArthur Athens attorney John Summel has not advised on relocating utility lines needed to extend County Road 25 over Spring and Elm Streets delaying the Vinton County project. Estimated total cost runs about 203000 funded from issue 1 bonds with 40000 spent already on planning and related expenses. The meeting also covered airport hangar rental rates and a proposal to hire a 4H Club advisor.

George Lovell McArthur Athens Vinton County Howard Gifford Marietta Ohio Department of Transportation Spring Elm Streets Gifford John Summel Bill Abele Abele Dave Booth Charles Knotts Jackson Area Vinton Hocking

Missionary Society Hears Reports and Plans for Retreat

The New Haven First Church of God Woman's Missionary Society met in July at the Missionary Building with Roberta Maynard and Anna Johnson hosting. Members discussed retreat plans for Aug 1 at Racine Locks and Dams Park, Missions Day Aug 8 in Cross Lanes, and a $3,500 Unified State Project goal. speakers will be Dr. and Mrs. P. K. Jenkins from Hong Kong, with items being prepared for a cottage sale and general reporting on national conferences.

New Haven Woman's Missionary Society of the First Church of God Roberta Maynard Anna Johnson Rena Johnson Fay Carpenter Bonnie Fields Delores Taylor Racine Locks and Dams Cross Lanes P. K. Jenkins Hong Kong WMS Park Place Dora Wood David Fields Jr West Virginia Church of God Camp Caesar Cowen Jennifer Badgley Lisa Davis Vikki Hysell

Meinhart To Head Rhodes Campaign

George Meinhart former state representative is named Meigs County chairman of the Rhodes for Governor Committee. He will organize a county grass roots campaign and recruit volunteers across Meigs County. He was appointed by Roy Martin state campaign manager.

Middleport George Meinhart Meigs County Meinhart Roy Martin Martin Jim Rhodes

Meigs County Court Reports Detail Fines and Local Funds

The June Meigs County Court reports a total of 3958.65 in fines and costs. Fines to the State amount to 1052.12 and sheriff fees to 153.25. County costs include 1626.49 to the general fund 795.92 to the law library fund and 330.65 to auto license and gas funds. Pomeroy’s Pomeroy- Rotary Club director and service committee member Meigs County native previously served 16 years as county recorder and two years in the sheriff’s department. He and wife Mary live in Middleport and attend Church of Christ.

Pomeroy Meigs County Law Library Sheriff's Department Middleport- Pomeroy

Auto Hit At Rail Crossing

Patricia Campbell 23 of Madison Tennessee was injured in a railroad crossing collision near Cheshire Ohio Sunday at 6 10 p m. A Penn Central track vehicle driven by Kenneth Watson Point Pleasant struck Campbell on Route 7. Campbell failed to see the vehicle due to crossing weeds and was treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital before being released. no citation issued.

Middleport Patricia Campbell Madison Tenn Veterans Memorial Hospital Cheshire Meigs County

New Haven Bible School Opens With Weary Weekend Health Reports

NEW HAVEN Daily Vacation Bible School runs this week at New Haven First Church of God with theme Good News Is Jesus. Director Mrs. David Fields Jr and co-director Mrs. Gerald Simmons oversee the three to junior age program. Closing program set for Sunday at 7 30 p m. Health notes from Saturday and Sunday list multiple residents from Wellston Coalton Jackson Hamden McArthur and Ross County medical centers ill injuries and one death reported among local routes and hospitals with no transport noted for one individual.

New Haven Raymond Brown Coalton Ronnie Trosper Jackson Holzer Medical Center Kristi Kisor Wellston Holzer Daisy Jones McArthur Ross County Medical Center Eugene Coffman Patricia Thompson Hamden Harold Tucker Harold Gilliland Marjorie Rowland Ross County Mount Carmel East Columbus Russell Seitz Duane Wyatt Oak Hill Hospital

Local Court Dockets Report Fine Bets and Dismissals

Steven B. Jenkins Wellston fined 10 for stop sign violation James H. DeLong Oak Hill fined 25 for shoplifting two cartridge tapes valued at 8 Sundry News Cheri A. Loomis Wellston fined 25 for open flask Timothy Snider Wellston fined 10 for fast start and spinning tires Joyce Grant Wellston fined 10 for stop sign violation and passing on the right Charles D. Ray Jackson fined 50 for passing on a curve at high speed causing an accident Emzy Mullins Wellston Route 2 dismissed for illegal parking

Steven B. Jenkins Wellston James H. DeLong Oak Hill Sundry News Cheri A. Loomis Timothy Snider Joyce Grant Charles D. Ray Jackson

Modern Woodmen Camp 7230 Picnic At Route 33 Park

Modern Woodmen of America camp 7230 invites members and families to a picnic at Route 33 Roadside Park. Event starts Sunday at noon. meat and beverages provided. Attendees should bring a covered dish and table service. Traveling north on Route 33.

Burlingham Woodmen of America Route 33

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Vinton Road Commission Raymond Cottrill Booth Court House Board of Election Tri-County Community College Rhodes Weigs County Wellston Seoevs Runs Vacation Bible School Credit Onion THE Athens Credit Union, Inc Columbus Road Ohio NCAA U.S. Government Ohio Credit Union League Particle Board Watkins St Nelsonville Mayor's Court Emzy Mullins
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