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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1966

Page

7

Three Meigs County Youths Have Own Space Program

Meigs County youths John Lohse Roger Gilmore and Rick Werner from Pomeroy lead a local space hobby using rocket kits from Penrose Colorado. Rockets launch at Rock Springs Fairgrounds Forked Run Lake reaching 100 to 1000 feet with various recovery methods. Each launch costs 50 cents to five dollars and engines must be replaced each time.

Meigs County John Lohse Roger Gilmore Rick Werner Pomeroy Penrose Colo Rock Springs Fairgrounds Forked Run Lake

Mrs. Pierce Ends 46 Year North Wilton Teaching Career

Mrs. Gladys Pierce retires after 46 years in local education, 45 spent at North Wilton and one at Mount Hill. Her career spans changes from ten schools and a two year high to Wilton High and consolidation into North Wilton School. Health issues including failing sight and hearing prompt retirement. Her family includes two daughters in teaching and service.

Ohio University Ellsworth College Iowa Falls Iowa Rio Grande College Winton Wilkesville High School Wilton High School Tll Health

Athens Ohio approves resurfacing and planning contracts

City Council authorizes the Service Director to contract for Shannon Avenue and Maplewood Drive resurfacing with the lowest bidder. An additional ordinance covers urban renewal planning with Candeub Fleissig & Associates to revise the city comprehensive plan and map utilities at a total cost of $40,000 with $16,112 local share.

Athens Ohio Shannon Avenue Maplewood Drive East State Street Morris Avenue City OF State OF Candeub & Fleissig & Associates Columbus Carhan & Fleissie & Associates

Ordinance authorizes purchase of water storage site in Athens

Ordinance 0-27-66 authorizes the service director to buy land owned by Harold R. Kimes and Ibla Fae Kimes in Athens County Ohio for a water storage tank. The parcel includes 172 acres more or less with a 0 foot wide easement for water lines, priced at 8600 dollars, with execution approved in June 1966 by the Athens City Council President of Council.

Athens State OF Ohio Harold R. Kimes Ibla Fae Kimes County of Athens County City of Athens Harry B. Crewson Counc

Egg Garnish Elevates Chile con Carne

A simple method adds chopped hard cooked eggs as a garnish. Use one egg per serving and coarsely chop to dust the meat and bean mix, boosting texture and flavor.

Raccoon State Forest Timber for Sale Notice

Sealed bids for marked sawlog and pulpwood stumpage from 163 acres in Compartment 7 of Raccoon State Forest, Vinton County Ohio, are due by 2 p.m. Friday July 8 1966. Sawlog estimate 600 MBF. pulpwood 1000 to 1200 tons. Details from William Boyles Ranger Zaleski State Forest. State reserves right to reject bids.

Ohio Division of Forestry & Reclamation Allen Avenue Chillicothe Ohio Vinton Township Innton County Raccoon State Forest William Boyles Zaleski State Forest Zaleski McArthur Exchange

Ohio Department of Highways Bid Notice 1906

State of Ohio invites sealed proposals for parts 1 through 3 of an Athens County road project at Strouds Run State Park. Includes patching with bituminous cold mix stabilizing surface and seeding, with aggregate hauling. Five percent bid bond required, wage rates per state schedule, plans on file, director puede reject all bids.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County Strouds Run State Park Canaan Township Highway Credit Examiner Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways Depoy

Women’s Missionary Society names new officers at Pomeroy church

In Pomeroy the First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society elected officers led by Mrs. Joseph Cook as president and Mrs. Orville Wiles as secretary treasurer. Other roles include program chair Mrs. Stephenson and missions chair Mrs. Shain. The installation was by Mrs. J. Ed Foster with Mrs. Wickham delivering devotions. Minor fire damage reported at Henry Cline’s residence on Dead Man’s Curve. cause suspected as matches. home owned by Lawrence Hysell of Columbus.

Pomeroy Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church, Pomeroy Joseph Cook Orville Wiles J. H. Stephenson Aten Shain Oliver Michael Harry Bailey Richard Finlan White Cross George Skinner L. P. Sterrett Victor Young Harold Lemley J. Ed Foster Elmer Wickham Sterrett Stephenson Cook Foster Skinner Shain Henry Cline Dead Man's Curve Henry Werry Werry Lawrence Hysell Columbus

City Sheriff Sale of Chattels in Nelsonville Ohio

The City Sheriff will sell at public auction goods seized from Clarence Dean and Lahoma Dean of Nelsonville Ohio. The sale, authorized by an Alias Execution from Athens County Court, is set for June 7 1966 at 1:30 PM at City Loan and Savings Company premises. Cash only. Harold B Shields Sheriff.

Clarence Dean Lahoma Dean Court of Common Pleas Athens County Nelsonville Ohio City Loan and Savings Company Harold B. Shields

Bidding Notice for Athens County Highway Improvements

Columbus Ohio June 3 1966 notice sets June 21 1966 bid date for Athens County improvements on drives and parking lot resurfacing with asphalt concrete in Athens Township City of Athens District 4 DNR. Includes wage rates by Ohio Department of Industrial Relations per Revised Code sections and reserves right to reject bids.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County Department of Natural Resources Athens Township City of Athens Department of Industrial Relations E. Masheter

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