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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1964

Page

8

Horses To Be Stars Of Meigs County Fair

The 101st Meigs County Fair emphasizes horses with a first time rodeo on opening day August 18 by the King Brothers Rodeo at 2:30 and 7 p m. Conformation judging on August 19, the world open horse show at 1 p m, and a 7:30 p m horse pulling contest with light middleweight and heavyweight classes. Colt stakes, twilight and afternoon racing, pony and horse runs, and prize payouts lead to August 21 22. Fair officers include Fred C. Leifheit president and Harry Slanter ex officio director.

Pomeroy 101St Meigs County King Brothers Rodeo Fred C. Leifheit Wallace Bradford

Mrs. Davis Honored at Middleport Dinner

Mrs. John Davis of New York City, the former Irene Anderson, was guest of honor at a dinner at the Martin Restaurant in Middleport. She has stayed since her mother's death to settle the Anderson estate, with attendees including Mrs. L. E. Reynolds and others from Point Pleasant and local circles.

Middleport John Davis New York City Irene Anderson Martin Davis George Anderson L. E. Reynolds J. ©. Harley Elizabeth Fisher Everett Hayes Marcus Chambers Hulda Klein John Kinnaid Henry Watson Point Pleasant W. Va

Supper Saturday Planned by Syracuse Fire Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department will host a jitney supper starting at 5 p.m. Saturday at Syracuse Elementary School.

Pomeroy Ladies Auxiliary The Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department Syracuse

Hayes Brown Reunion Brings Kin Together in Middleport

The Hayes Brown reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hayes home in Middleport with a noon basket dinner and afternoon home movies. Attendees included Meadows, Hayes families from Bloomingrove, Charleston, Chillicothe, Fairborn, Albany, and Joy. The next annual Hayes reunion is set for Aug 16 at the Hayes residence.

Middleport Hayes - Brown W. R. Hayes Route 1 Bernard Meadows James “Meadows Stanley Gwendolyn Catherine Bloomingrove W. Va Hubert Meadows Charleston Jack Hayes Christy Steve Teresa Chillicothe John Dyke Gary Linda Lori Fairborn Patrick Eads Jeffrey Melanie Albany Don Joy Sherry Hayes Hayes

Bees Sting Injured Five West Virginians

Five residents of West Virginia were hurt when a station wagon veered off Route 7, rolled over twice, and overturned into a guard rail. The crash near Sundown Nite Club sent the vehicle onto an embankment and triggered a bee swarm that stung the injured passengers and emergency workers.

West Virginia Pomeroy Kenneth Grover St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Meigs Memorial Hospital State Highway Patrol Betty J. Modesitt Vienna Sundown Nite Club

Bridal Shower Held for Ruth Ann Brothers

A bridal shower for Ruth Ann Brothers, bride-elect of Charles P. Biffle, took place Friday at Mrs. Robert Eastman’s home in Pomeroy. Gifts were opened, games awarded prizes to several attendees, and refreshments were served. The guest list covered many local residents from Pomeroy and nearby towns.

Pomeroy Ruth Ann Brothers Charles P. Biffle Robert Eastman Chester Rd Marlene Harrison Carla Lehrer Thelma Chase Miss Brothers

Church Group Plans Reception For Pastor

The Women’s Guild of Federated Church held its Christmas in July party Wednesday night to plan a reception for Rev. Wilbur Perrin new pastor. The event featured a lighted tree, Yale theme decorations and music by Linda Darnell. An offering of 30 goes to CARE.

Pomeroy Wilbur Perrin Women’s Guild Federated Church Yale William Kennedy Elizabeth Fick Linda Darnell

Appointment of Administrator for Leta Gould Estate

Gary C. Gould of Route 1 Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of Leta Gould deceased of 21 Mill Street Athens Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 22 1964 Harold J. Rose Probate Judge Athens County Ohio.

Notiche Gary C. Gould Route 1 Athens Ohio Leta Gould Mill Street Athens County Harold J. Rose Said Lena L. White East State Street James Brady White Said County Thomas E. Bailey Millfield Lena Bailey Dover Township

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Meigs County

Sybil Fharavach of Seerry Ave Portmeoy Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of William A Hampton late of Salem Township Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated July 21 19 . Judge F H O'Brien Probate Court Helge County Ohio.

Sybil Fharavach Seerry Ave Pormeroy Ohio William A. Hampton Salem Township Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Helge County

Notice of Bids for Cemetery Road Seal Coat Project

Sealed bids will be opened by Glenn A. Allen clerk of York Township trustees until 6 p.m. August 4, 1964 for 15000 on a yard slurry seal surface treatment to the roads of Green Lawn Cemetery. Bid forms and specs available from the township clerk at 105 Madison St Nelsonville Ohio. Ten percent of bid must accompany bid. Ann A. Allen Clerk York Township Trustees.

Glenn A. Allen Yor Green Lawn Cemetery Madison St Nelsonville Ohio Ann A. Allen York Township

Notice to bidders for automatic temperature control system

Sealed proposals due by 4 00 p m on August 7 1964 at the purchasing agent Ohio University Athens Ohio for the automatic temperature control system at Memorial Auditorium Also required are bid bonds covering 100 percent of the bid and specifications by L F Lausche Architect and Engineer.

Ohio University Athens Ohio Memorial Auditoric Uiversity Athe Ohio L. F. Lausche Usiness Manager Seerety W. H. Herbert Herbert Psong

Meigs County Fair Livestock Testing Schedule Announced

Dr Marvin Philips and staff will conduct health testing for Meigs County Junior Fair beef and dairy livestock on Monday and Tuesday. The notice lists participating and missing exhibitors and urges calls to the county extension office before noon Saturday. A separate item notes Disabled American Veterans Chapter 27 in Mason West Virginia meeting at 7 p.m. EST Saturday to elect new officers.

Mason —— Disabled American Veterans Chapter Mason W. Va Charles Lewis

Notice of Executrix for James Brady White Estate

Lena L. White of Athens Ohio named executrix of the estate of James Brady White deceased files with Athens County court. Creditors must present claims within four months. Dated July 15 1964.

Clara Thomas Appointed Administratrix in Meigs County

Notice states Clara Thomas of Pomeroy Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of David J. Thomas late of Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated July 14 1964. Judge of the Probate Court Meigs County Ohio.

Clara Thomas Pomeroy Ohio David J. Thomas Meigs County F. H. O’brien

Notice of Probate Sale in Athens County Ohio

Janet Henderson as Administratrix of Della Irwin deceased petitions for sale of undivided five eighths interest in Albany Lot One Hundred and One in Thompson Addition to raise debts. Parties named Pearl Woodgerd Lent Wanda Robinson Swaim and unknown heirs to answer by September 12. Attorney John F. Newcomb represents plaintiff.

Pearl Woodgerd Lent Douglas Street Forest Grove Oregon Wanda Robinson Swaim Della Irwin Janet Henderson Probate Athens County Ohio Towit Thompson Albany

Sealed bids sought for new floor at Ohio University service building

Ohio University invites sealed proposals for constructing a new floor for the service building in Athens Ohio. Bids due by 2 00 P M Friday August 7 1964. Plans by architect L Lausche Athens Ohio. Bid forms and contract bond required. University reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Athens University Seeks Proposals for Road Work

Season proposals will be received in Athens Ohio by 5:00 P.M. for the construction of paving and black topping at various University buildings. Proposals include plans by L F Lausche Architect and Engineer and require state form bidding bonds equal to 100 percent. Bids sealed and directed to W H Herbert Purchasing Agent. The university reserves the right to reject all bids.

Onn T Ohio University ATHE L. F. Lausche Arenement Athens W. H. Herbert Ohio Ww. H. Herbert Ae Ke Hie Sonto L. F. Laus Theusiness Manager University

Ohio University Seeks Bids for Roof Repairs at Athens Campus

Ohio University invites bids by 3 00 P M Friday August 7 1964 for furnishing labor and materials for roof repairs on various buildings at Athens Ohio. Bid packages include plans by L F Lauche Architect and Engineer and must be sealed with bidder identification. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Thomas E Bailey Made Administrator of Lena Bailey Estate

Official notice states Thomas E Bailey of Route 1 Millfield Ohio is appointed administrator of the Lena Bailey estate. Dated July 15 1964. Dover Township Athens County Ohio.

Athens County seeks public depositories under Uniform Depository Act

Athens County Ohio announces a bid for banks to become public depositories of inactive and active public funds. Applications due by July 27 1964 at noon with awards for active deposits up to 1 87 million and inactive deposits up to 156 000 for a two year period starting August 20 1964. County Auditor J Whaley signs notice.

Board of County Commissioners Athens Athens County Ohio Uniform Depository Act Appres Gens

Athens Ohio resolution to improve Graham Drive by paving

The City of Athens Ohio approves a resolution to improve Graham Drive from East State Street north 2001.8 feet by grading drainage and Portland cement concrete paving. It authorizes plans budgets and assessments and bonds for funding with ten yearly installments. The measure passed May 22, 1964 with council president Harry B Crewson and mayor Raymond Shepard.

Graham Drive East State Street Athens Ohio Athens County Bey Harry B. Crewson

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