Meigs Board Faces Resignation Demands Over School Controversy
At a Meigs County Board of Mental Retardation meeting in Pomeroy residents and parents urged Rev. Wilbur Perrin to resign, amid claims of harassment toward administrator Mrs. Thomas and teachers. Officials said staff resigned voluntarily at the May meeting and outlined steps to upgrade qualifications while keeping education quality.
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Meigs County Board of Mental Retardation
Wilbur Perrin
Perrin
Jeanette
Kennedy
Rick Crow
Grace Weber
Webster
Thomas
Carol Wolfe
Kathy Swindell
John Krawsczyn
Meigs County School Board Salaries Tied to Civil Service Rules
At a May meeting the Meigs County board discussed aligning guidelines and salaries with Meigs Local School Systems due to lack of state standards. The board froze current salaries until staff gain more college credits to move into the approved range. The visitors urged Perrin's removal from the board amid tense remarks.
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Meigs
Dance recital set for Middleport Junior High tonight
Mrs. Judy Fraser presents the annual spring dance recital at the Middleport Junior High auditorium at 8 PM. The three acts feature a Western themed program with group numbers and solos, a modern Pieces of Dreams segment, and a final group acrobatic showcase with staging by Dale Jacobs and family.
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Messenger
Beulah Jones
Middleport
Marcia Thorne
Erin Anderson
Mary Jacobs
Laura McCullough
Judi Mees
Jodi Harrison
Alana Lyons
Jennifer Meadows
Amber Warner
Terri Johnson
Dianne Roush
Melanie Sisson
Angela Clifford
Beth Weaver
Judy Fraser
Middleport Junior High School
Judy Riggs
Grange Dress Contest Winners Named at Rock Springs
Carpenter winners Barbara Jordan Billa Rhoades and Mrs Rose Hooper were chosen in classes A B and C and will represent Meigs County in the state contest. Columbia Grange members attended the meeting with several regional guests and twenty Gallia County Pomona Grange members presented the literary program.
OdRINEX Diet Aid Promises Quick Weight Loss
A promotional claim touts ODRINEX as the most effective reducing aid without prescription. One tablet before meals allegedly reduces appetite and calories leading to rapid weight loss with a money back guarantee.
Wrecks Reported In Point Pleasant Two Collisions
At Viand Street and 9th in Point Pleasant Sunday night a Mercer Marine Transit Co tractor-trailer was struck by Shelia Springer 19 Gallipolis causing $8000 damage to the trailer and car and Springer was charged with reckless driving. Another collision on Beale Road involved Philip Burge and Lawrence Mayes with $1000 damage.
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Point Pleasant
Mercer Marine Transit Co
Shelia Springer
Gallipolis
Viand Street
Viand
9Th Street
Springer
Philip Burge
Lincoln Ave
Lawrence Mayes
Mayes
Beale Road
Kilvert Center Consignment Sale Set With Donations
Donations are being received for a consignment sale starting at 6 p.m. Friday at the Kilvert Community Center. Ten percent of sales will go to the center. Sheridan Auction Service will donate time, and refreshments will be served.
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Kilvert Community Center
Helen Coe
Sheridan Auction Service
Point Pleasant High School 256 Graduates In 87th Commencement
Two hundred fifty six seniors received diplomas at Point Pleasant High School Auditorium for the 87th graduation. Principal Ralph Sayre and Supt. Charles Withers presented diplomas. Rev. Tally Hanna delivered the invocation and sermon stressing Christ first. Valedictorian Kim Dunsmoor spoke on personal meaning of success. Salutatorian Paul Ray Darst reflected on growth through highs and lows. Alma mater by Christina Johnson Guthrie was sung with choir led by Karen Long and David Kayser.
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Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant High School
Ralph Sayre
Charles Withers
Sayre
Larry Sawyers
Tally Hanna
Trinity Methodist Church
Christ
Kim Dunsmoor
Lyle Dunsmoor
Paul Ray Darst
Paul Darst
Christina Johnson Guthrie
Karen Long
David Kayser
State Police Transfers Announced at Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant WPA detachment announces changes as Cpl. R. A. Perry moves to Cheylan in Kanawha County and is replaced by Cpl. J. L. Fitzwater from Princeton. Tpr TFC R. E. O'Dell is promoted to corporal and moved to Madison. Current staff includes Cpl. Fitzwater and Tprs L. A. Akers and M. S. Smith.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Pomeroy Chamber Plans Big Bend Regatta Schedule Finalized
The Pomeroy chamber outlined the three day Big Bend Regatta for June 21 to 23 at Meigs Inn. Events include a carnival, flea market, parades, square and teen dances, fireworks, casting derby, water ski show, frog events, and a frog ball with prizes.
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Pomeroy
Big Bend
Meigs High School
Pomeroy Motor Show Room
Fred Crow
Grand Croaker
Leading Creek
Anne Fledderus
International Mining and Manufacturing
Gayle van de Grift
Meigs Museum
Church Unit Has Meeting
RACINE The Young Adults aged 18 to 35 of Southern Cluster United Methodist Churches met at the Racine junior high. They played the cluster youth in volleyball then gathered at Racine Wesleyan United Methodist Church for devotions led by Kathy Smith and a prayer by Rev. Larry Poling.
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Racine
Southern Cluster United Methodist Churches
Cluster
Pomeroy Council Reviews Street Work and Village Hall Purchase
Pomeroy Village Council met in the old firehouse to discuss buying the Weed Building as a village hall and using revenue sharing funds for street work. They outline $18 000 in planned bead blacktop and consider selling property to fund the purchase while involving the chamber in parking lot upkeep and police costs.
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Pomeroy
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Butternut Avenue
Beech Grove Cemetery
Union Avenue
Kermit Walton
Walton
Chamber
Council
Nutrition program continues at United Methodist Church
The West Virginia Commission on Aging funds the Southwestern Community Action Nutrition Program started in April. Meals were served at St Paul Lutheran Church and will move to the United Methodist Church for summer cooking serving and dining. Contact 882 2624 10 30 to noon. Local director Mrs Mina Johnson and regional director Mrs Ruth Krippene.
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New Haven
West Virginia Commission On Aging
Southwestern Community Action Nutrition Program
United Methodist Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mina Johnson
Ruth Krippene
Huntington
Local Emergency Transfers Reported by Racine and Middleport Units
RACINE SQUAD reports Edna Deen taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital with breathing difficulty for Penny Crouch of New London. Charles Spencer of Portland transported to St. Josephs Hospital for breathing difficulty. MIDDLEPORT SQUAD notes Griff Archer, 84, moved to Veterans Memorial Hospital for medical care.
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Edna Deen
Penny Crouch
New London
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Charles Spencer
Portland
St. Joseph's Hospital
Middleport
Griff Archer
Racine Emergency Squad Logs 27 Runs in May
Randall Roberts of the Racine Emergency Squad reported 27 May runs with 19 outside Racine and eight within, covering a total 942 miles by the squad.
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Racine
Randall Roberts
Magnolia Club Meeting Yields Prizes and Readings
SYRACUSE The Magnolia Club met at Gladys Cuckler’s home with Malachai chapter devotions and a prayer. A white elephant sale and a program by Margaret Rose featured member readings. Burton Smith won the Bible quiz. Prizes went to Ellen Couch, Margaret Rose, Erna Jesse, and Iris Kelton.
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Syracuse
Magnolia Club
Gladys Cuckler
Malachai
Margaret Rose
Burton Smith
Ellen Couch
Erna Jesse
Iris Kelton
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Rio Grande
Community College Levy
Budapest
United States
Kyger
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Inlaw
Rolland Rupe
Belpre
Shelby General Hospital
Marietta
Pomeroy Council
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Racine Squad
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S. Court St. 2Nd Fir
Disney Productions Technicolor
Nelsonville
Ture Trim
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Universal Cooperatives, Inc
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