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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1967

Page

8

Annual inspection set for OES in Pomeroy

Final plans outline the annual inspection for June 23 by Pomeroy Eastern Star Chapter at the Masonic Temple. Betty Cowan and Guy Cowan presided. Ralph Smith will be the inspecting officer. Pre-registration letters and a June 15 practice session are announced along with invitations to nearby chapters for upcoming golden anniversaries. Job's Daughters installation is set for June 12 at the temple.

Pomeroy Eastern Star Masonic Temple Betty Cowan Guy Cowan Ralph Smith Valley McConnellsville

Mothers and Fathers Honored at Pomeroy Banquet

The Trinity United Church of Christ in Pomeroy hosted a mother and daughter and father and son banquet on Sunday, organized by the church's Women's Guild. The event closed with prayers, readings, solos, and tributes to mothers and fathers, featuring contributions from Faith Perrin, Lisa Thomas, Mary Hayes, and others.

Pomeroy Trinity United Church of Christ The Women’s Guild of the Church Fred Blaetmar Faith Perrin Lisa Thomas Becky Thomas Debbie Sheryl Kennedy Elizabeth Blaetmar Gram Irene Barnes Nursery and Don Thomas Thomas Smith Miss Blaetmar Terri Russell Mary Hayes Mary Carl Kautz Ben Neutzling Morton Barnes Father David Harris Dad Jim Rosenbaum Steven Jewell Douglas Rosenbaum Joe Rosenbaum

Sewage disposal rates raised in Middleport

Middleport council approved two ordinances at a special meeting. One allows Charles Hinsch and Co. to issue 345,000 in bonds to finish the sewerage trunk line to the lagoon system. The other sets monthly water usage based sewer rates and authorizes mortgage retirement bonds repaid by the sewerage rate.

Middleport Charles Hinsch and Co

Pomeroy Couple Set for Monthlong England Tour

Mr and Mrs Patrick Lochary of Pomeroy plan a monthlong vacation and tour of England. They depart soon for the trip abroad, aiming to explore historic sites and enjoy leisure travel experiences during their stay.

Patrick Lochary Pomeroy England

Travelers from Several Countries Sail June 7 for London

A party left on June 7 by jet en route to London to attend a Shakespeare production. They plan visits to Scotland Ireland and cities including Dublin and Belfast. They are accompanied by Mr and Mrs Shannon Walker of Hawaii.

London Scotland Ireland Dublin Belfast Shannon Walker Hawaii

Middleport man treated after train crash near Wilkesville

Donald C. Nelson, 28, of Middleport, was treated and released at Holzer Hospital after his vehicle was struck by a Chesapeake & Ohio freight train on Route 124 four miles west of Wilkesville on Thursday.

Middleport Donald C. Nelson Holzer Hospital Chesapeake & Ohio Wilkesville

Accidents and legal moves span Pomeroy news brief

Donna J Griffin of Reedsville cited by Meigs County Court after Route 681 crash with Charles D Buckley as she exited a driveway. In Pomeroy, partition suit Beverly Perrin Dixon vs Janette Beverage Waddell confirms real estate sale. proceeds to be distributed. Allen C Hill, divorce investigator, ordered to probe Louise Fraley vs Randolph W Fraley Jr involving a minor child.

Pomeroy Donna J. Griffin Reedsville Meigs County State Highway Patrol Charles D. Buckley Beverly Perrin Dixon Janette Beverage Waddell John Bacon Allen C. Hill Louise Fraley Randolph W. Fraley Jr

Big Bend Regatta Week-End Plans Finalized

Plans released for the Big Bend Regatta Week-End set for June 23 to 25 in Pomeroy and Middleport. Opening ceremonies and a parade through the villages lead a weekend of exhibits, minstrels, teen dances, and river races with a $2500 purse. The event features a Miss America pageant, frog jumping contests, art exhibits, and public parking under the big top tent. Local organizers include Philip Globokar Robert Hoeflich Jim Mees Ralph Werry Fred Crow Dale Warner Bill Meyer and attorneys from the tri-state area.

Pomeroy Big Bend Philip Globokar Middleport Robert Hoeflich Lynn Street U. S Jim Mees Ralph Werry American Legion Bill Mayer New Lutheran Church

Blakelees Back From Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Blakeslee returned from attending the wedding of James Howard Jackson to Miss Carole Flanagan at Ypsilanti Michigan. The groom, born in Pome roy, is a UM summa cum laude graduate in computer electronics and has completed work for a master’s degree while pursuing a doctorate with a $100000 DoD grant. The ceremony was at First United Presbyterian with Rev Lawrence Woodruff officiating.

Pomeroy Charles E. Blakeslee James Howard Jackson Carole Flanagan Ypsilanti Mich Howard Jackson Blakeslee University of Michigan U. S. Department of Defense First United Presbyterian Church Lawrence Woodruff Harrisonville Hebbardsville C. Smith Hedson Lake New Carlisle Ind

Accident Report in Parking Lot between Two Cars

Pomeroy police investigated a minor accident at 4:50 p m on a restaurant parking lot. Sue Zirkle of Pomeroy drove into the rear of a stopped car owned by Patricia Staats of New Haven. No damage to the Zirkle vehicle. minor damage to the Staats car.

Pomeroy Sue Zirkle Patricia Staats New Haven Zirkle Staats

Admitted and Dismissed Names From Local Records

Admitted Viola Batey of Middleport and Anna Boyer of Mason. Dismissed Clarence Jordan Blanch Tennant Kay Ward Connie Stanley Donna Sellers Willard Clay Emmett Will from the same docket.

Viola Batey Middleport Anna Boyer Mason Clarence Jordan Blanch Tennant Kay Ward Connie Stanley Donna Sellers Willard Clay Emmett Will

Stolen Pomroy Buick Sport Coupe Reported In Pomeroy

Helen Turner, George McDaniel, H. D. Boney reported a 1966 Buick sport coupe owned by a Pomeroy businessman stolen from its parking place on E Main Street around 10 p.m. Thursday. Pomeroy police were told and area officers were alerted after Harry Miller reported the theft of his car from in front of the Pomeroy Pastry Shop.

Pomeroy E. Main Street Harry Miller Pomeroy Pastry Shop

Conservation Awards Given To 5 Farmers

The 24th annual Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District meeting at Salisbury school awarded five farmers for outstanding conservation work: Virgil King Bedford Two Carl Findling Orange John Colwell Salem Township Edison Holton Sutton Township and Roy Holter Chester Township. Walter Jordan received the Meigs County Award for top science conservation project. Foust spoke on food scarcity and abundance, stressing conservation to overcome hunger and farm income stability while calling for global efforts. New officers were elected for three years: Theron Johnson Roy Miller and David Koblentz. Entertainment featured the Big Bend Minstrels with local performers and guests from SCS and ASCS offices. Dinner was served by Salisbury PTA.

Pomeroy Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Salisbury Theron Johnson Board of Supervisors Virgil King Bedford Two Carl Findling Orange John Colwell Salem Township Edison Holton Sutton Township Roy Holter Chester Township Walter Jordan FFA Alexander High School Carpenter Boy’s Meigs County Clyde Walker Federal Land Bank Association Jack Foust State Agricultural and Conservation Services USDA Herbert Shields ASCS Foust Earth Faust

Meetings In Meigs Bethel Daughters Installations Pomeroy

Bethel International Order of Job's Daughters will hold their installation ceremony Monday evening at the Masonic Temple in Pomeroy. All masons and Eastern Star members are invited to attend. Also, Heath Methodist Church moved services to allow the Rev Max Donahue to attend the Ohio Conference at Lakewood next week. Morning worship at 9 30 with Church School at 10 30. The Racine Fire Department auxiliary will meet at the fire house June 13. Marriage license issued for Werner Keith Lee and Lori Jean Godby.

Bethel International Order of Job's Daughters Masonic Temple Pomeroy Masons Eastern Star Heath Methodist Max Donahue Ohio Lakewide Racine

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Travel and Visits

Middleport residents share visits from kin and friends across Ohio and beyond. Mrs. Bernard Schramm of Zanesville and her daughter visit, while the Luckeydoos vacation in Florida. Garwells plan an Oklahoma move after Ohio University degrees, and DAR regent elect James Brewington attends events in Columbus. Charles White and Texanna host Akron relatives as others travel to Rhode Island for a daughter's degree.

Bernard Schramm Zanesville John Lyons Lyons Harley Swisher Schramm James Criswell Middleport Kenneth McCullough Pomeroy Pittsburgh Robert Garwell Ira Butcher Jim Charles White Texanna Clyde Bartlett Newark Kirkersville Robert Warren Beth, Bruce Jesse Beaumont Texas Betty Cline Walnut St P. O. Freddie Cline Lodiak Alaska James Brewington Jonathan Meigs Dar Columbus State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regent’s Meeting Irving Karr 3. J. Davis Providence R. I Rhode Island School of Design Brown University Charlene Miss Davis Middleport High School

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