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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1969

Page

2

Legion Urged To Support Law At Middleport Meeting

Don Roach former 8th District commander of the American Legion urged Feeney Bennett Post 14 in Middleport to take an active stand for law and order. He warned against militant groups seeking to destroy the Constitution and emphasized due process and justice for all races and creeds. The meeting opened with ritual led by Marvin Kelly and Walter Bunce. plans were announced for July 5 and recreation-park plaque presentation to Kgger Creek Power Plant.

Middleport Don Roach American Legion Feeney Bennett Post Roach America Legion Marvin Kelly Walter Bunce Lattle League Kelly Kgger Creek Power Plant Jacob Turner Veterans Memorial Hospital

Pastor Back At Heath Church Welcomed At Dinner

Middleport Heath United Methodist Church hosted a family night dinner to welcome new members and visitors and mark the return of Rev. Max Donahue and his family to the pastorate. WSCS president Nan Moore gave the welcome, with Ben Philson delivering the men's response.

Middleport — Heath

Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Suitcase Model

The 73 key six octave unit includes amplifier stand and sustaining pedal. This suitcase piano houses a transistorized amplifier with four 12 inch speakers making it band ready. Cabinets use sturdy wood with black Tolex vinyl cover and a removable fiberglass cover for tuning access.

Three Traffic Mishaps Investigated By Patrol

Ohio State Patrol investigated three traffic accidents Thursday. James Burris 22 of Vinton was cited for failure to yield after entering Route 35 from Route 160 into Beulah Mills 55 of Gallipolis, no injuries. A second crash on Mud Creek Road near Route 7 involved Joseph Stover 58 of Gallipolis and Robert Chrisemere 25 of Cheshire. no injuries or citations. A Township Road 11 crash near Route 689 involved Mary Jordan 33 of Albany and Dwight Hubert 47 of McArthur. no injuries. A cow on Route 7 south of Route 258 was struck and killed by Henry Smith 38 of Cleveland. vehicle damage.

Pomeroy Ohio State Patrol James Burris Vinton Route 160 Route 35 Beulah Mills Gallipolis Mud Creek Gallipoli Joseph Stover Robert C. Chrisemere Cheshire Township Road Route 689 Mary K. Jordan Albany Dwight Hubert McArthur Route 7 Route 258 Henry J. Smith Cleveland Dale Kautz

Suit Filed in Meigs County Over Boy's Death

Clarence Weddle administrator of Carl Edward Weddle's estate sues Wayne Brammer for 31368 dollars and costs in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The action stems from a traffic accident two years ago when the 14 year old was allegedly killed while riding a tricycle struck by Brammer's car.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Clarence Weddle Carl Edward Weddle Wayne Dale Brammer Greasy Ridge Road Chesapeake Carl Weddle Brammer

Chester youth injured in bicycle crash on Chester Hill

James R. Young, 15, suffered a broken right leg a fractured shoulder and possible head injuries when his bicycle crash on Chester Hill occurred at 7 50 pm Wednesday according to Sheriff Robert Hartenbach. He was taken by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad to Veterans Memorial Hospital and later transferred to a Parkersburg Hospital.

Pomeroy Chester Chester Hill Robert Hartenbach James R. Young Veterans Memorial Hospital Parkersburg

Bridge declared safe after inspection in Pomeroy Mason span

POMEROY The Pomeroy Mason Bridge was deemed safe by state highway department personnel after a smoke screen plate fell onto railroad tracks from the West Virginia side. Officials of both states said the structure was not damaged and safe for travel.

Pomeroy Pomeroy- Mason Highway Department West Virginia Highway Department of Both

Auxiliary Installs Officers at Feeney Bennett Post

The Women’s Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post 128 in Middleport installed officers for the coming year. Mrs Charles Kessinger was named president with other elected leaders including Mrs Asel Searles and Mrs Lillian Reit mire. Also announced were hospitalizations, conference plans, book audits, and a fee structure for kitchen use. The traveling prize, won by Mrs Ernest Barnhart, was announced and refreshments served.

Middleport Feeney Bennett Albert Roush Charles Kessinger Asel Searles Lillian Reitmire Dale Mourning Carl Seames Dale Kennedy Holzer Hospital Crooksville Lee Kessinger Ernest Barnhart

Flower Arranging Demonstration Set

Rutland Garden Club sponsors a modern flower arranging demonstration by Irene Jackson. It will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in the Rutland Church of Christ. All garden club members are invited to attend and a silver offering will be received at the door.

Rutland Rutland Garden Club Irene Jackson Rutland Church of Christ Garden Club

Bushmasters in Canal Zone Identify Intruders Despite Danger

Biologists in Panama report bushmasters eight feet long exhibit strong curiosity and identify intruders by study. Do not step near these snakes to avoid bites as behavior resembles cautious assessment. In other notes, Middleport imposes leash rules on dogs amid property damage complaints. Racine emergency squad treats Lucille Diehl after fainting at Dairy Top. Entertainment career milestones for Ken Berry noted. Marriage licenses listed for several couples with ages and locales.

Canal Zone Panama

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