Glouster Kiwanis Hear Mrs Carter on Local History
Mrs. Howard Carter former Sabra Armstrong spoke to Glouster Kiwanis about the village’s evolution from 1802 Coal and wagon mine beginnings to a diverse mining town. She recalled schools brickmaking early industry and the shift to gas and electric utility and notes the population growth and lasting institutions. Other guests included Douglas Strang who joined as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Howard Carter
Sabra Armstrong
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Hotel Gordon
Urbancrest
Allens
Carter
Braun Street
Lewis Brothers of
Sabina
Glouster Bank
Athens
Burr Oak Lake
Sam Johnston
Leonard Lent
Roger Kittle
Douglas Strang
Toll Free Service Expands to Chester Area
Western Reserve Co announces toll free calling between Chester and Pomeroy Middleport Racine and Rutland starting July 18. The change adds monthly charges for several plans while 985 customers gain toll free access to 985 numbers in the Chester area. Sandra Sheets Griffith led the effort with local committee support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chester Area
Middleport
Racine
Rutland
Western Reserve Co
Western Reserve
General Telephone Co
Chester
Sandra Sheets Griffith
Auctions Planned June 26 Meigs to Sell Coal Port School
Meigs Local Board of Education approved June 26 for two auctions the Coal Port School building and school equipment stored in district buildings. The old building sale starts at 10 a.m. near Jones Boys Store and the equipment sale at 10:30 a.m. in Rutland gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Jones
Meigs Bureau
Middleport
Meigs Local Board of Education
Coal Port
Board Room
Jones Boys Store
Rutland
Dan Morris
Jim Carnahan
Pearl Street
Monroe Co
Cleveland
Morris
Charles Dowler
John Triplett
Church Groups Postpone Picnic in Middleport
In Middleport the annual United Methodist Women picnic of Heath United Methodist Church groups was postponed to June 24 due to Lakeside conference expenses over $1,000. The board also accepted multiple resignations, approved the 1977 Meigs County Libraries budget of $45,676, granted a one year leave for Janis Schmoll, approved several staff appointments, and set the July meeting date to July 9 with recess to June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mangeri
Ohio University
Mangers
Dowler
Triplett
Middleport
United Methodist
Heath United Methodist Church
Eleanor
Lakeside
Donald Leigh
Gary Walker
Jeanne Parsons
Pam Crow
Safety Patrol
Aaron Sayre
Norma Wilson
Meigs County
Susan Fleshman
Janis Schmoll
Cecilia Rinaldi
Morehead University
Karen Goins
Leda Kraeuter
Frances Roberts
Karen Walker
John Costanzo
Leland Parker
Jacob Holman Jr
Market Space Available for Pomeroy Regatta Flea Market
The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce says space remains on Lynn Street for a three day flea market during the Regatta. Interested parties may contact the chamber office in the courthouse or call 992-5005. Space costs 5 dollars daily with several spots donated for charity by local firms Bernard Fultz Jagmar Coal Co Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Ashland Oil Co. The Big Bend Regatta will feature 1976 Miss Moonshine Festival Queen Jackie Potter of New Tavinaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lynn Street
Chamber of Commerce
Bernard Fultz
Jagmar Coal Co
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Ashland Oil Co
C. of C
Big Bend
Jackie Potter
New Tavinaton
Catholic Women’s Club Holds Fort Meigs Picnic
The Catholic Women’s Club of Sacred Heart Church met for its annual picnic at Fort Meigs with Father John Welton and 11 members. A resignation from Jo Ellen Roush was approved, thanks were given for gifts and efforts, and plans for a June 27 parish dinner were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Catholic Women's Club of
Sacred Heart Church
Fort Meigs
Father John Welton
Father Welton
Susan Blaker
Mother Mary Clair
St. John’s Villa
Carrollton
Jo Ellen Roush
Ned Menchini
Janet Korn
Vicki Blankenship
Vicki Gloeckner
Keith Sutherland
Rutland
Vandalism and bicycle theft report in Wellston
Wellston police report vandalism to a car with two tires sliced and a missing bicycle recovered. Dallas Rife of 1410 South Connecticut Avenue reported tire damage. Eldwin Buckley of 308 East 8th Street reported a bicycle missing Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Dallas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meigs
Ohio General Assembly
Pomeroy Senior High
Pomeroy Village
Aion St
Mens
Logan
Peg Schoonover
Vera Bean
Joanne Smith
Marilyn Grimm
Lucian Spataro
Joyce Wickline
Pam Frank
Robert Beeler
Logan’s Corner Court
Union Sts
Athens, Ohio
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