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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1977

Page

5

400 Women Attend Bank's Finance Forum

About 400 women attended a finance forum sponsored by Pomeroy National Bank with sessions in Pomeroy Rutland and Plains. Mrs. Maxine Griffith chaired the event and Edison Hobstetter gave opening remarks. Attorney Bernard Fultz spoke on estate planning, wills and trusts, stressing property ownership and the need for thoughtful financial planning.

Pomeroy — Tely Pomeroy National Bank Pomeroy Rutland Plains Uppers Maxine Griffith Pomeroy Bank Edison Hobstetter Griffith Bernard Fultz Banking School Rutgers University Fultz

Meigs County considers improvements plan for 1978 62 period

James Jennings Associates report to the Meigs County Regional Planning Commission outlines potential gains from improved roads and bridges trash collection and a more efficient courthouse. The CIP plan projects about half a million dollars annual local funding with no new taxes and a copy of the plan is at the CETA office in the county courthouse. comments due by June 10 to the consultant in Columbus Ohio.

Pomeroy James Jennings Associates Columbus Meigs County Regional Planning Commission CIP CETA P.O. Box Ohio

Miller High Alumni Will Have Dance

Miller High School alumni banquet and dance set for June 18 at the high school. Banquet at 6 30 p.m. and dance at 9 30 p.m. Reservations due by June 10. $6 per person for both meal and dance, 1977 graduates charged $3. Music by The Logan Dance Band.

Hemlock Miller High School Sally Gehring Logan

Dowler Urges Meigs District Levy Renewal Vote

Meigs Local School District Superintendent Charles Dowler urges voters to renew the 7.5 mill levy in Tuesday’s primary. He notes state funds cover basic programs and that renewal does not raise taxes while securing continued state assistance for education.

Middleport Charles Dowler Meigs

Pavement Marking Bids To Be Opened In Columbus

State Rep. Claire Buzz Ball announced bids to apply thermoplastic pavement markings at 28 sites in Hocking Monroe and Washington Counties. Ohio Department of Transportation will open bids in Columbus on June 21. Project cost about 25000 dollars with full federal funding and completion targeted September 15.

Columbus Claire Buzz Ball Hocking Monroe Washington Ohio Department of Transportation

Theft and Wreck Reported in Logan

Police investigated a two car collision at North and Spring Streets involving 16 year old Michael Mingus who was cited for leaving the scene. A vehicle break in at Central School reported by Mary Frey found a tool kit and flashlight missing valued at 20 dollars.

Logan Michael J. Mingus Rockbridge North Spring Streets Mingus Mary L. Frey Walker Road Jeff Smith James Road Central School

Diploma Test Scheduled in Point Pleasant WV

West Virginia residents may register for the GED test at Mason County Vocational Center in Point Pleasant. The exam runs 6 pm to 10 pm June 10 and 9 30 am to 3 30 pm June 11. Registration costs $10 and requires proof of age and Social Security number. Contact Mrs. Ann Harreld or William Edwards for details.

Point Pleasant Mason County Vocational Center West Virginia Ann Harreld William Edwards

Alumni Honors Dr. C F Patton in Glouster Banquet

Dr Charles F Patton received the Distinguished Honorary Alumnus Award from the Trimble Local Alumni Association at the high school auditorium. Patton pioneered osteopathy in Glouster since 1939, coached the high school in 1944, served 19 years on the school board, and acted as team physician for local squads. He led community sports and clubs, is a Mason, and is married to Evelyn Ogg with nine children and 17 grandchildren.

Glouster Charles F. Patton Trimble Norman Westfall Patton Dianne Bryson Dudley N. C Amy Beth Lackey Charles (Butch Todd Raymond Mary Elyse Moore Helen Leah Snyder George Stuart Ohio University Laurie Elizabeth Trimble High Merril William Dayton Westfall Patoti

Patton’s birth program marks new era in Gloucester history

The article notes the program delivered over 3,000 babies replacing the present population of Gloucester. It highlights two generations of families affected and mentions Charles McClelland as the first boy baby delivered by Patton and Virginia Hogue as the first girl delivered, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hogue.

Glouster Charles McClelland Patton Virginia Hogue John Hogue

County denies Margaret Lutz estate left 15000 to society

Prosecutor Chris Veidt told Hocking County Commissioners no will language supports a $15,000 bequest to the Hocking County Historical Society. Only antiques and $500 for a building are mentioned. most estate funds go to a children's services program. The county may assist with a roof via anti-recession funds.

Miss Lutz Commission James McLain Farmers and Merchants Bank Council On Aging

Wellston Primary Focuses on Mayor Race and Key Races

Wellston voters head to the polls to choose a Republican mayoral candidate Homer Thompson or Joe Conger to face Democrat Harold Souder in November. Other races include 3rd Ward council and 2nd Ward council a Democrat contender, plus several uncontested posts. Polls open 6 30 am to 7 30 pm at multiple locations.

Wellston Homer Thompson Joe Conger Harold (Hebe) Souder J.D. Martin Herb Peoples Lawrence L. Cook Victor Arms Carl Griffith William Bell Rosalee Mayhew Central School Frank Barnhouse Avonelle Ingalls Michigan Ave Martin Ayers Wellston High School Brenners Pennsylvania Clara Wokle

Notice Standing Hay For Sale In Gifford State Forest Ohio

Sealed bids for about 30 acres of standing hay on Gifford State Forest in Bern Township Athens County Ohio are due by 2 p.m. Friday June 10 1977. Contact Don Pooler Route 2 Chesterhill Ohio or call Chesterhill 614 554 6617 for sale conditions. State reserves right to reject any bids. Ohio Division of Forestry 360 East State Street Athens OH 45701.

Ohio Division of Forestry Gifford State Forest Bern Township Athens County Ohio Don Pooler Route 2 Chesterhill State of

Probate Notices In Athens County June 3 1977

Inventories and Appraisements filed in the Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County Ohio hearing suspended until June 20 1977 at 9 00 a m for estates Linda Caswell Berry Ida B Davis Brooks Mary Winifred Jones and Robert L McPherson potential objections may be filed five days before hearing Harold J Rose judge Sandra L Vaughan deputy clerk 63 it

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Probate Ohio Linda Caswell Berry Harold J. Rose Sandra L. Vaughan

Rio Grande College to Grant 131 Degrees and Honor Two

Commencement at Rio Grande College will award 36 associate and 95 bachelor degrees. Two honorary doctorates go to John L. Greer and William M. Judd with Greer to speak at commencement and Judd at the baccalaureate. Campus events include invocation by W Luther Tracy and musical performances by the Rio Grande Chorus and Band.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Community College John L. Greer William M. Judd Judd Greer Knox Action W. Luther Tracy Shane

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Beciah Jones Miller High Glouster Garden Club Burr Resturant Wanda Kittle Ester Lamborn Dowler Levy Dr. C.F. Patton UMWA Debbie Hooper Billy Jean Barrett Linda Hooper Maple Street Francis W Rio Grande College Board of Trustees Cincinnati State Board of Education Hamilton County Illiam Judd Tuppers Plains the Bank of the Century FDIC St. Belpre Trun Horizon Electronics Unlimited Richland Ave Athens
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