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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1971

Page

13

Middleport Cubs End Season With 4 4 Record In Meigs League

The Middleport Cubs Pee Wee team finished 4 and 4 in Meigs League play. Parents sponsor the team at Fairlane Drive with coach Larry Fox and assistants Ronald Miller Mildford Hysell and Bob Byer. Players listed include Mike Miller Danny Russell Greg Bush Clifford Murray Ray Stewart Terry McNickles and others.

Middleport Middleport Cubs Meigs Pee Wee Baseball League Robert Byer Fairlane Drive Pomeroy Redlegs Pomeroy Angels Middleport Mustangs Syracuse Reds Larry Fox Ronald Miller Mildford Hysell Bob Byer Fox Mike Miller Danny Russell Greg Bush Clifford Murray Ray Stewart Terry McNickles Ted Eads Billy Smith Jimmy Pooler Billy McMillion Jeff Wayland Steve Fife Bobby Fox Messenger Beulah Jones Denny Hysell

Ordination Held For Scott Carter

Scott Carter son of Mr and Mrs Bill Carter and a junior at Roanoke Bible College was ordained into the ministry at New Marshfield Christian Church in Elizabeth City North Carolina. The ceremony included a vocal solo by Keith Wise and a message from Professor William A Griffin. Carter’s father a Bradbury Church of Christ pastor gave the charge and presented the certificate with hands laid by Carter’s grandfather Vergil Carter and elders from New Marshfield and Bradbury congregations. A free farming booklet is available from Farm Facts New Holland PA. In 1970 the NYPD cited 5989 people for jaywalking with a $2 fine.

Middleport Scott Carter Bill Carter Roanoke Bible College Elizabeth City N.C New Marshfield Christian Keith Wise Kentucky Christian College Rutland Church of Christ William A. Griffin Roanoke Carter Bradbury Vergil Carter Harry Hawk Robert Russ New Marshfield Dale Barnhart Earl Werner

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Dismissals

Births list a son for Mr. and Mrs. William Barton Syracuse and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Edwards New Haven plus several names from Leon New Haven Belleville Glenwood and Henderson. Dismissals include Tyllie Roush Lisa Murray and others with their children.

William Barton Syracuse Glen Edwards New Haven Benton Cossin Billy King Patricia Snodgrass Geneva Herlow Leon Benson Qualls Henderson Teddy Hickman Adams Glenn Edwards Jessie Harrell Craig Seals Belleville Leona Dines Glenwood Tyllie Roush Lisa Murray Patrick Foglesong Lewis Fife Charles Shepard Robert Cook Jr Nolan Young Roger Klein David Machir Richard Holland Michael Turner Harry Krebs

Retired Teachers Picnic Is Held

The Meigs County Retired Teachers Association held its annual family picnic Saturday at Route 33 Park. The group set the next meeting for November 6 due to upcoming district on October 6 and state on October 24, with many members attending from Pomeroy Rutland Syracuse and nearby towns.

Pomeroy Meigs County Retired Teachers Association Route 33 C. S. Morris Maurice Lott Racine Fred Rice Fannie Brown Lucille Smith Chester Ethel Chapman Anna Ogdin Blanche Nelson Martha Chapman Rutland C. S. Gibbs Dick Wiley Allen Hughes Nan Moore Ruth Euler Pearl Reynolds Edith Forrestall Middleport Anna Hildare Gladys Hayman Syracuse

Plane Ride Given To Youngsters

Cub Scout Pack 245 and Webelos members toured Meigs Gallia Airport visiting guest Dr. R R Pickens who treated them to a plane ride and an explanation of aviation. Names of scouts and accompanying adults are listed. refreshments were served and a swimming barbecue is planned for August 22.

Middleport Webelos Meigs-Gallia R. R. Pickens David Wilcox Don Geary Jamie Scally Kevin Smith Danny Smith Steve Carr Dean Spencer Jeff Laudermilt John Byer Keith Doss Darsel Thomas Max Geary Keith Black Roger Carson Joe McCloud David Hysell Ivan Layne S. T. Smith Milford Hysell Larry Spencer Jean Thomas

Softball Tourney Slated in West Virginia

The second annual slow pitch softball tournament sponsored by K and K Mobile Homes of Gallipolis will be held in Lakin West Virginia from July 30 to August 1. It is a double elimination event for 16 teams with Walter Decker as contact at 773 5363. Ohio teams require traveling permits. Prizes include a team trophy for top three and individual trophies for first place. Entry deadline is July 27.

Pomeroy K & K Mobile Homes Gallipolis Lakin W. Va Walter Decker Ohio

Pomeroy city finances show June fund balances

Pomeroy village clerk Jane Walton released a June balance report totaling 107 045 23 across funds. General 5709 59 sewer revenue 34837 8 boat dock 611 36 fire department 3073 81 cemetery 146 95 street 11112 59 state highway 1602 80 utility fund 13139 75 water operating 6906 66 water improvement 15 61 guaranty meter 3422 74 parking meter 6775 49 sanitary sewer construction 5005 58. Special street repair bond retirement fund 1654 23 and bond retirement 13031 49. Total inactive funds 14685 72. Long Bottom relatives hosted a birthday dinner at Robert White’s home with guests Lydia Stewart and others from Pomeroy.

Annual Vaughan Family Reunion Held at Middleport Park

Vaughan relatives gathered Sunday at Middleport Village Park for the annual reunion and dinner. Attendees included Anna Vaughan, a retired teacher, Mary Bird of Cedarville, and many Vaughan family members from Pomeroy Ferndale Mich Medina Chillicothe and other towns with guests Teresa Gooch and Linda Shenefield.

Pomeroy Vaughan Middleport Walter Vaughan Anna Vaughan Mary Bird Cedarville Ohio Richard Vaughan Ted Warner Patricia Kimberly Scott Bill Don Beth Zandra Patrick Vaughan David Matthew Ferndale Mich Leo Vaughan Thelma University of Rochester Loring Bowling Green Roy Ohio Northern Linda Shenefield Tony Vaughan Teresa Gooch

Squad Responds to Aid Mae Hawk on Wolf Pen Road

The emergency squad was called at 9 15 p m Monday to assist Mae Hawk who suffered a nervous condition and was transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital on Wolf Pen Road by ambulance.

Middleport Mae Hawk Wolf Pen Road Veterans Memorial Hospital

Women Sue to Stop Tests Desegregation Case Filed in NY

Five women law students filed a U S District Court suit to desegregate the New York State Bar Exam test numbering and testing centers. They claim the numbers 1200 to 1700 would reveal the test takers’ sex and bias grading. The piece notes a separate line on average family consumption of 1500 pounds of essentials.

New York U.S. District Court

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