Middleport Adopts Third Reading Sewer Ordinance
Middleport Village Council approved a sewer rate ordinance after a third reading to fund a planned sewage disposal system. The plan sets unmetered unit charges and tiered water fees, with 50 percent federal grant hopes and a 30 percent grant potential contingent on October decisions. Bob Martin of Floyd G Brown Engineering attended to discuss phase two costs and area coverage.
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Middleport
Village Hall
Bob Martin
Floyd G. Brown
Marion
Martin
Local residents note health updates and moves
Harrisonville resident Leonard Lee, recently injured, now walks a bit better. Mrs. Douglas Clay returns home from the hospital with Sandra Butcher assisting. Keith Markins travels to Wisconsin after a brief visit with relatives. Lawrence Brickles dined with the Guy Bolins and has purchased the George Green Service Station in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lee
Douglas Clay
Sandra Butcher
Keith Markins
Wisconsin
Lawrence Brickles
Guy Bolins
George Green
Albany
Meigs Memorial Hospital Births and Discharges
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Pierce in Middleport. Admitting patients include Mrs James Pierce William Robinson Marjorie Walburn Edward Rickard. Discharged: Bonnie Nutter John Douglas Clydie Terril and Betty Persons.
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James Pierce
Middleport
William Robinson
Racine
Marjorie Walburn
Edward Rickard
Letart
W. Va
Bonnie Nutter
John Douglas
Clydie Terril
Betty Persons
Wells Honor Alan Wells First Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs William Wells hosted a birthday party Wednesday evening for their son Alan in Middleport Guests included Mr and Mrs A A Searberry Sr Mr and Mrs A A Searberry Jr and their children Peggy Bruce Jennifer and Amy from Middleport and Mr and Mrs Larry Wells and son Ricky from Columbus
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Middleport
William Wells
Alan
A. A. Searberry Sr
A. A. Searberry Jr
Peggy
Bruce
Jennifer
Amy
Larry Wells
Ricky
Columbus
Auto accident injures three Newark residents
Word was received Wednesday that Mrs. Roger Stewart Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart and Rosa Davis were injured in an auto accident at Newark. All are former residents now living in Marion and were hospitalized. Elizabeth Stewart had the most serious injuries a fractured arm and leg and a deep facial gash. Bud Stewart and Mrs. Keith Woods left for Newark.
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Roger Stewart
Elizabeth Stewart
Rosa Davis
Newark
Newark Hospital
Marion
Keith Woods
Bud Stewart
Middleport Teacher Seeks Ride to Athens Before 7 A.M.
Middleport teacher Tom Kelly seeks an early morning ride to Athens. He has a 7 a.m. class at Ohio University this summer and requests calls at WY-2-5397 if you can help.
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Middleport
Tom Kelly
Athens
Tom
Ohio University
Local Names listed for Meigs General Notables
Clyde Anderson Rutland Linda Neigler Syracuse Charles McMurray Portland Peggy Ann Patrick listed among Meigs General figures in a brief community notice. Names appear without further context or roles.
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Clyde Anderson
Rutland
Linda Neigler
Syracuse
Charles McMurray
Portland
Peggy Ann Patrick
Smith Services Held
Grave side services for Mrs. Clifford Smith were held at Beech Grove Cemetery Sunday with Rev. Howard Ruppelt officiating. Mrs. Smith died last week at her Pittsburgh home and was sister-in-law of Mrs. Lewis Sauer Jr. Local relatives at the services included Clifford Smith and his son Billy, Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman of Pittsburgh, and Gerald Witham of Columbus.
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Middleport
Clifford Smith
Pittsburgh
Beech Grove
Howard Ruppelt
Ralph Gilmore
Jeff
Robert Schmoll
Lee Kauffman
Jackson Center
Harold Kempher
Dayton
Myron Miller
Donald Lanham
David
Grafton
W. Va
Carol Hudson
Hamilton
Lola Vaughn
Putnam Bragg
McConnelsville
Dwight Wallace
J. K. Smith Sr
A. D. Wilson
William Ellis
Barboursville
Paul Theiss
Paula
Roanoke
Theiss
Appalachian Power Co
Joan Lyck
Larry
Athens
Jo Ann White
Robert Turner
Michael
Debra
North Robinson
Joe Turner
Sandra
Gary
Charleston
R. E. Rollins
Elmer Henson
Perry Stover
Donald Raynes
Buffalo
Carl Jiiden
Robertsburg
Acel Martin
Nitro
William Mayes
Lima
Lucille Mayes
John R. Miller
Virgil
Timothy
Scott
Evansville
Ind
Albert Roush
Beck
Kenny
Golda Mourning
Railroad St
American Legion Auxiliary
Cincinnati
Columbus
Edward Marshall
James
Dale
Julia Ann
Athens to Lease State Hospital Lands for Agriculture
Ordinance authorizes the Athens Service-Safety Director to lease land near Athens State Hospital to the Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction for two years from April 21, 1964, at 150 dollars yearly. The lease covers outlets 53 54 94 and portions of outlets 52 73 188, with exceptions and rights for the lessee to cultivate crops solely. The lessee bears all farming costs and retains crop ownership during the lease. The ordinance repeals conflicting measures and takes effect per law.
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Service-Safety
Athens
Ohio
State OF
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
State of Ohio
Athens State Hospital
County of
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway Company
FB. Clark
Orpha Herrold
Outlet No. 52
Athens County
Outlet No. 55
William W. Alderman
Seven Named After Scrap On W. Main
POMEROY six men posted 100 dollar bonds and a seventh will post Friday after an altercation on old West Main near the Logan Monument Co Sunday night. Ralph Stewart reported assaults by Dennie Hill Virgil Hill Carter French and the Riffles. Hearings set for mayor's court Saturday night.
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Pomeroy
Vinton Social Notes Show Visitors From Nearby Towns
Mrs. Anna Higgins and Mrs. Gussie Shirrett called on Mrs. Neva Denny. Eleanor White visited Mrs. Eulavene Ratliff. Ray Swirlein and Gina from Columbus spent a weekend with E. E. Hartsook. Ted Harder and Gina traveled with Karl Harder and Dale Gleason to visit the Laniers and others. Tina Cardwell of Columbus visited her parents E. E. Cardwell and wife. Chester White called on Homer Casto and family.
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Ted Harder
Gina
Columbus
Karl Harder
Ewington
Dale Gleason
James Snyder
Kathryn Snyder
Huber Lanier
Leo Lanier
Tina Cardwell
E. E. Cardwell
Chester White
Homer Casto
Local Links and Visits Highlight Middleport Week
Middleport residents host relatives and friends this week with Ricky from Columbus visiting the Scarberrys. Wells takes a Blue Cross vacation. Bob Tillis family from Point Pleasant visits C H Jones. Bailey family plans move from Locust Street to a Gress home on Hooker Street. John Parsons of Columbus stops by Tuesday evening.
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Larry Wells
Ricky
Columbus
A. A. Scarberry Sr
Wells
Blue Cross
Bob Tillis
Bobby
Billy
Point Pleasant
C. H. Jones
Richard Bailey
Locust St
Richard Gress
Hooker St
John Parsons
Burlingham social notes and regional visits continue
A long list of residents from Burlingham and nearby towns share visits, hosting relatives and friends from Athens Elkhart and Columbus. The column records weekend gatherings and travel plans with numerous family names and towns, plus a note on May 1964 business failures dipping 10 percent from 1963. A Pomeroy Temperance Union picnic is announced and a New York legal ruling orders reapportionment by April 1.
Meigs County Meetings and Local Club Notices
Meigs County events include the Eastern Local Band Boosters meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at Eastern High School with new director Charles Yeage attending. Pomeroy First Wednesday Home Demonstration Club meets Aug 5 at 1 p m at Mrs Emer son Well’s Pleasant Ridge. Bertha M Sayre Missionary Society gathers Tuesday evening at First Baptist Church. The Meigs County Fair Board meets 8 p m Monday at its Rock Springs Fairgrounds office. Dr Lewis E Harris of the Ohio School Boards Association invited to White House on July 30. Page boys in medieval Italy described as forerunners to modern ring bearers.
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Eastern High School
Charles Yeage
Pomeroy
Emerson Well
Pleasant Ridge
Frances Spencer
Meigs County Fair Board
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Bertha M. Sayre
Columbus
Lewis E. Harris
Ohio School Boards Association
White House
Citywide Roof Drain Ban Enforced In New Haven
The 1951 Sewage Disposal Ordinance now requires removal of roof drains from sanitary sewers. Beginning August 15, 1964, inspections will start to enforce the rule to protect the new treatment plant and adjacent property. Officials urge cooperation after two damages in the last month.
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New Haven
Hilda Ridgway
Donald Bailey
Athens Ordinance Allows Assistant Prosecutor Appointment
Ordinance No 6-42-64 authorizes the Athens Ohio city solicitor to appoint Roger Jones Jr as assistant prosecuting attorney for the Municipal Court of Athens through December 31 1965. He will serve when the solicitor is absent in court at fifteen dollars per hour charging to the city general fund. Effective date is July 20 1964 with approval by the council and officials.
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Athens
Ohio
Roge Jones, Jr
Roger J. Jones
Attes Bonnie B. Hawker
Eormond Shepardes
Portsmouth Man Named to Head Memorial Hospital
Charles D. Rideout, assistant administrator of Southern Hills Hospital in Portsmouth, named administrator of Meigs Memorial Hospital. He will assume duties Aug. 17, succeeds Feb. 14 resignation. Rideout, 33, formerly office and credit manager at Portsmouth hospital, served in Germany 1951–53 and worked at Peter Kewit Sons Co Construction Site Hospital. He and wife have two children and will move to Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Charles D. Rideout
Southern Hills Hospital
Portsmouth
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Rideout
George O. Smith
Worthington
Portsmouth Hospital
Scioto County
Peter Kewit Sons Co
Pike County
Germany
Charles
Sherri
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Council
Harrisonville
Crow's House
Tom Boy
By Bob Hovoeflich
Isaac Taylor
Gallipolis Medical Center
Meigs
American Legion
Middleport Way
Charlene
Henry Clatworthy
Robert Hysell
Golda
Department of Ohio
of the Legion
Netherland- Hilton
Sheridan-Gibson
Roush
Lewis Long
Vaughan of
Charles Wayland
Roushes
Rhonda
Bobby Hysell
Clatworthy
Wayland
Klees
Manning Klees
Lynn Marie
Kent
Lori Jean
Paul Smart
Herman Klees
Lem Bethel
McArthur
Lewis Smith, Beech Sr
Holzer Hospital
Sewing Club
Jolly Runch Sewing Club
Perry Mitch
Mill St
Feeney-Bennett
Smith Services
Goeglein
Ready-Mix CO
Middleport, Ohio
Fe Harry B, Crewson
Council Acree Onie
Hawk
Raymond Shepard
Robinson's
Pomeroy, Ohio
W. Main
Mrs
Eleanor White
Burlingham
Earl Cowen
Glen Hart
Ralph Colburn
Stewart
Smoky Mountains
Mark Cowen
Elkhart
Bertha Burson
Ted Sedgwick
Pennsylvania
Darwin
Steve Might
Jim Smith
Guy Lee
William Hart
Bernard Cuckler
Kenneth Welsh
Bonnie
James Hazeltons Jr
Ethel Hart
Geo. Ziegler Sr
Earnest Cullums
Lena Buck
Rob Leifheit
Bonnie Welsh
Terri
Pamela Jones
Carol Jones
Charles Paulson
Hall Frost
Ashland
Story Henderson
Trimble
Hilber Quivey
Helen Hart
Ralph Parker
Chester
WCTU
New York
Meigs County
Italy
Ceed
Head Memorial Hospital
Chapman-Canaday Shoes
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