Sternwheel Race Heads Kanawha Regatta Weekend
Over a dozen paddle wheel sternboats will race on the Kanawha River September 2 as the highlight of the Sternwheel Regatta Weekend in Charleston. The event draws crowds around 50 000 and features a noon whistle, water ski show, and downtown parade with other activities including an AAU run and bluegrass performances. Details available from the West Virginia Travel Department.
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Charleston
W. V
Kanawha River
Ohio
Kentruck
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Department of Commerce
State Capitol
W. Va
Meigs County 4-H Pink Panthers Meet at Forrest Run Church
Meigs County 4-H Pink Panthers held meetings at Forrest Run Church with 19 members and several advisors in attendance. Demonstrations covered sewing and cooking, with updates on schedules, books, and judging plans for July events at the church.
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Pomeroy
Pink Panthers
Forrest Run
Susie Grueser
Mary Guinther
Karen Werry
Carrie Guinther
Jody Grueser
Virginia Davis
Forrest Run Church
Jaye Ord
Local control expands for river recreation areas in Huntington
A new policy will give local sponsors greater say and funding responsibility for recreation areas at Army Corps projects beginning July. Non federal cost sharing of 50 percent will apply to new park developments at completed projects, with operation and maintenance funded by locals.
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Huntington
W. VA
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Corps of Engineers
Washington
Lovejoy Circle Holds Picnic Meeting at Mary Brewer Home
POMEROY The Lovejoy Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Mary Brewers home with a pre meeting picnic. Devotions by Freda Hood on Erosion followed by prayers and songs. Miss Rhoda Hall guest and cards sent to Mrs Lucinda Davies and Kathryn Werner announced. August meeting planned at Mrs Martha Kings home with ten members and two guests present. REEDSVILLE News notes band rehearsals by Eastern High School Band director Charles L Will for exploration of future recreation planning. District projects across Ohio Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia discussed with dams and parks managed by state or federal entities.
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Style Revue
Janet Middleswart
Simon Says
Ada van Meter
Advisor
Stiversville Stitchers
Nicki van Meter
Melinda Dailey
Tereas Meadows
Elaine Lehew
Pomeroy
Lovejoy
First Baptist Church
Mary Brewer
Freda Hood
Paul Smart
Rhoda Hall
B.H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Lucinda Davies
Kathryn Werner
Miss Hall
Martha King
Mary Beth Brewer
Michael King
Diddle Completes Junior Year at Ohio University on Dean's List
James E. Diddle, son of Mrs. Maxine Sellers and Thomas E. Diddle, finished his junior year in pre law at Ohio University with a 3.82 average earning Dean's List honors. He is married to Linda Carpenter and they have one son, Christopher. Diddle served in Vietnam with the Green Berets and earned the Bronze Star, then was honorably discharged in 1972. He is currently enrolled for the summer session at Ohio University.
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Racine
James E. Diddle
Ohio University
Maxine Sellers
Thomas E. Diddle
Alfred
Roy E. Profitt
Oval Diddle
Antiquity
Linda Carpenter
Christopher
Diddle
Armed Forces
Green Beret
Fort Bragg
N. C
Vietnam
Dmz
Fort Lewis
Wash
Dicken Addition
Logan
Health Office Moves to Spring Valley Plaza
Dr Bernard Fk Niehm acting chairman of the Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board of Gallia Jackson and Meigs Counties announced the board and clinic have moved from 16 State St in the Chamber of Commerce building to Spring Valley Plaza Route 35. The move follows increased client demand and staff growth. The telephone number remains 446-4950.
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Gallipolis
Bernard Fk. Niehm
Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board
Gallia
Jackson
Meigs Counties
State St
Chamber of Commerce
Spring Valley Plaza
Route 35
Niehm
Tri-County
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