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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1973

Page

15

New Firm Opens Pomeroy Sales

Larry's New Mobile Home Sales opens at 600 W Main St Pomeroy next to Jones Boys Store led by Larry Evans with Gheen Racine assisting in sales. They offer mobile homes from 12 to 70 feet with fuel oil gas propane or electric heat. Open Sundays 1 to 6 p.m. Emergency squad runs three this week including Velma Fisher Clyde Porter and Wanda Berry to local hospitals.

Pomeroy Larry W. Main St Jones Boys Larry Evans Frank Gheen Racine Selec Total Electric Gallipolis Route 35 Patti Gheen Velma Fisher Mill Creek Pleasant Valley Hospital Clyde R. Porter Crown City Holzer Medical Center Wanda Berry Scott Town

Mileage Must Be Disclosed Under New Federal Law

Pomeroy Larry Spencer Meigs County clerk reports a March 1 start for a federal odometer disclosure rule. Transferors must provide a written mileage statement to transferees detailing vehicle make year model and transferor address, with unknown mileage noted if not known.

Pomeroy Larry Spencer Meigs County Clerk of Courts

Phone Man Promoted In Wellston

Vaughn H. Huffman of Wellston is promoted to installation and maintenance supervisor for Athens district of General Telephone Co. of Ohio. He began as a lineman in 1948 and has held various roles. He is active in the Masonic Lodge past president of the Wellston Lions Club and a member of the Wellston City Board of Education. He and his wife Roberta and one son live at 1440 Pennsylvania Ave with three other children. They will move to the Athens area soon.

Wellston Vaughn H. Huffman Athens District of General Telephone Co Ohio Huffman General Telephone Masonic Lodge Lion's Club Tion Roberta Pennsylvania Ave Huffmans Athens Area Board of Education Hocking Stewart Richard A. Koker

Coffee House Committee Plans Dance in Pomeroy

The Coffee House Committee of Pomeroy hosts a fundraising dance Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight at the former Pomeroy Junior High building. Windmill Grain will provide music and admission is $1 per person.

Pomeroy Coffee House Committee of Pomeroy Junior High Windmill Grain

Sorority Meeting Planned by POMEROY Xi Gamma Mu

The Xi Gamma Mu sorority will meet Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at Mrs Margaret Follrod's home with Lois Rosenbaum as co host. Clarice Krautter will present the program Examples of Friendship. Members should bring five recipes.

Pomeroy — Xi Gamma Mu Sorority Margaet Follrod Lois Rosenbaum Clarice Krautter

No Persons Injured In Three Accidents

Meigs County Sheriff’s Department logged three crashes Tuesday. Linda Patterson, 32, Racine Route 1, left tapped. Patsy Profitt, 17, Racine Route 2, collided with her vehicle but no injuries or tickets were reported. Donna Spencer, 29, Pomeroy, hit a deer on Route 143 near Route 7. Raymond Gooch, 61, Gallipolis, skidded on gravel on Route 7 near County Road 75, left the road and struck barrels with no injuries.

Donna R. Spencer Pomeroy Raymond Gooch Gallipolis

Rio students embark on Choctaw reservation project

Eleven Rio Grande College students in Social Problems 343 depart for Philadelphia Massachusetts to work with Choctaw Indians. They will join social service programs on the reservation, including juvenile delinquency, child welfare, counseling, probation, medical and alcohol clinics, and oversee program development. They plan extended hours on site and will write formal program evaluations after the field experience. The group will stop in Jackson Mississippi to meet Civil Rights leaders on return.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Philadelphia Mass Ray Matura Jackson Miss Pam Black Lloyd C. Brewton Charlotte Bryant Brian Drew Barbara Leadingham Mark A. Levin Charles McCray Richard Painter Brian Smith Carl D. Ward Louisville Kentucky Harrisburg

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list residents from Pomeroy Mason Middleport Rutland and other towns. The item names individuals including Steven Tatterson Alva Reed Judy Hudnall Helena Brickles Kilmer Norvell William Hatfield Mary Louise Conners Paul Kent III Dianna Willbarger Velma Riggs and others.

Steven Tatterson Alva Reed Judy Hudnall Helena Brickles Pomeroy Michael Bable Mitchell Bable Richard Bable Mason Irene Russell William D. McKnight Marjorie Wilt Middleport Henry Mace Robert E. Bishop Guy Roush Rutland Kilmer Norvell Portland William Hatfield Addison Mary Louise Conners Reedsville Paul Kent III Cheshire Dianna Willbarger Long Bottom

Hair Styling Event At Meigs High School

Meigs cosmetology class hosts a Hair- Thon at Meigs High School from 7 a.m. to midnight with instructors Polly Hysell and Mary Powell overseeing styling. Proceeds fund a cosmetology scholarship for a graduating senior. Call 992-2158 to register.

Rock Springs Meigs High School Meigs Polly Hysell Mary Powell

Middleport Methodists Choose Church Officers

Heath United Methodist Church in Middleport elected officers including James Brewington as lay leader and Nellie Zerkle as church treasurer. The list spans coordinators, chairmen, and trustees across church boards and circuits.

Middleport Methodists Middleport Heath United Methodist Church James Brewington Wendell Hoover Imogene Fisher Judy Fraser Matther Hoover Jane Gilkey Helen Byer Mary Wise Education Commission Edith Jividen Euretta Bechtle Bernhard Fultz Emma Clatworthy Jack Bechtle United Methodist Women Betty Fultz Nan Moore Council On Ministries Nellie Zerkle Lillian Zerkle Ben Philson Emerson Jones James Euler Methodist Union Sandra Luckeydoo Twila Clathworthy April Fraser Andrew Hoover Bertha Ebersbach Eleanor Zieher Mattie Bush Frieda Faehnle Clara Hennesy Fred Hibbs Lee McComas Council On John Zerkle Kathryn Knight Mae Lambert John Bechtle James Criswell James Clatworthy John Compton Roscoe Wise Vernon Weber Emma _ Clatworthy Robert Bumgarner Bernard Fultz Beulah Strauss

Public Auction of Farm Machinery Near Dale Ohio

A public auction of John Gillard Farms near Stockport Dale Ohio is set for Saturday March 17 at 12 30 PM. Items include a 1971 John Deere 2520 Diesel tractor 720 hours a 1967 John Deere 1020 tractor 1620 hours a front end loader a 1972 John Deere riding mower and a 4 row corn planter among many other tools and implements all described as in excellent condition with cash terms and no lunch provided.

Stockport Ohio Dale St. Rt Pennsville Chesterhill Co. Rd John Gillard Farms John Deere John Deere Hyd New Idea Oliver Walsh John Gillard Albany Willams Chesser FORD Boyd Williams Sheridan Amesville

Buck Wrestler McLaughlin Leads Lancaster State Meet Qualifier

Warren Local wins the Southeastern District team title with 92 points at Lancaster High School as 178-pound champion Chuck McLaughlin remains unbeaten in 17 matches. State qualifiers include Ellison Marks and McGirr for Warren and Adams and Richmond for Belpre, with Ironton scoring no points.

Lancaster Nelsonville- York Chuck McLaughlin Warren Local Belpre Columbus Lancaster High School Glouster Ironton Sheridan Hillsboro Chesapeake Fairland Warren Jack Ellison Dave Marks Joe McGirr Jeff Adams Ron Richmond McLaughlin Scott Hunt Steve Johnson Bob Biffle Ben Mitchell Kenny Spence Ed Hackworth Jay White Steve Hodgdon Ray Henry Pat Hunt Jim Penn Neal Barrears Cliff Parsons John Koenig Dino Cardaras Ben Palmer Richard Hamilton Dale Holstein Gary Tye Terry Mercer Dan Holstein Ken Scarbro Steve Long Mick McClelland N-Y Ed Bohren Darrell Kirtley Ed Long Jan Mitchell Bill Miller Mark Jackson Joe Olbers Dave Anderson Mark Singer Wavyne Crouser Dave Hartley Jeff White Dave Wynn Robert Alloway Eugene Smith Dave Triplett Mark Ford Rod Foster Mitchell Larry Border Rex Lengyel Chuck Adkins Bill Jennice Johnson John Woodson Finley Hartley Bob Runyon George Everett Gary Barber Ken Lawson Barber Wynn

Wahama Advances In Meet

Wahama defeats Harrisville 62-55 to reach the Section 4 finals against Spencer after rallying from a seven point fourth quarter deficit. Roger Dingey 22 points and Mark Mitchell 21 led Wahama, with Mitchell grabbing 20 of 36 rebounds as Harrisville fouled out late. Spencer beat Wirt County 69-53 to advance.

Wahama Harrisville Roger Dingey Mark Mitchell Spencer Wirt County Mitchell Dingey Lambert Mike Lewis Lewis

Possible Broken Leg Results In Call

The Pomeroy Emergency Squad answered a 9:01 p.m. Tuesday call for 59 year old Guy Roush on Route 143. He was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital with a possible broken leg.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Eimergency Squad Guy Roush Veterans Memorial Hospital

Public notices of estate actions and bids in Athens and Adams counties

A set of public notices includes probate actions appointing administrators and executors for estates in Athens County and surrounding areas, along with a bid call from the Federal Hocking Local School District for school buses. Notable items include estate developments for Louise Adams, Myrta M. Ashworth, Earl Robinett, Lena Huddy, and Genevieve Stobart, plus a sealed bid sale and a bus procurement timetable.

Charles Ashworth Ittier Lancaster Ohio William D. Ashworth Braddock St Dayton Myrta M. Ashworth Athens County Harold J. Rose Ooney Common Pleas Court

Troy Township Seeks Bid for New Grader With Specs

The Troy Township Board invites bids by March 24 1973 for a diesel powered grader 80 hp or more with 10 ft blade, power shift, tilt moldboard, six equal tires, four wheel brakes, and manufacturer warranty. A used 212 Caterpillar may be traded in.

Board of Trustees of Troy Township Athens County Ohio Coolville Board of Trustees Wilma Dunfee

Neighborhood Garage Sale at Highland Park Estates

Neighborhood garage sale listed for Friday evening and Saturday 9 to 5 at Highland Park Estates off Radford Road. Contact 592 1309.

Highland Park Estates Radford Road

Babysitter Wanted and Job Openings Across City

A working mother seeks a babysitter for at least two afternoons a week and provides contact numbers. Advertisements also list sales opportunities with Schaetter Mtg. Co and Marvin Adams seeking nationwide travel sales training. Other lines include live in babysitter and industrial equipment sales inquiries with various phone contacts.

Marvin Adams O.F M Snelling & Snelling Rm Kresge Bldg Lancaster

Big Time Company Seeks Salesmen With Solid Benefits

A 54 year old AAA manufacturer offers weekly drawings up to 300 against strong commissions. No prior sales needed. Interviews in St Louis Friday March 9 after 9 00 AM and Saturday March 10 9 00 AM to 12 noon at (314) 727 8575. Write to Jerry Levine if you cannot call.

St. Louis Jerry Levine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Sales Coffee House Committee Rio Matura Velma Riggs Josephine Browning Flora Kinch Marvin Moore Barbara Clark Fred Bircher Lori Faulk Robin Dugan Terrance Gillian Meigs High Saum Hughes Funeral June Lee Bettie Coon Poppenhaeger Zaleski McGlaughlin Orchard Keyes Market West Columbus Street Nelsonville Rainbo Fruit Farm U.S. 33 South Little Mink RCA U.S Richard C. Altman Arcadia Guysville Community Church Carl Radcliff George F. Gill Dean Thompson Jr White's Mill Rt Athens First Apostolic Church Rolling Hills Kerr Hunter Hardware Beagle, Red & White Mick Lloyd Dillinger Shade Earl White Harold Goddard Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford YOUR Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association Rocksprings Fair Grounds Lloyd Blackwood Mgr Rt 3 Bill Jones Richmond Adams Ellison Marks Falcons Lmbert Gilland Nutt Garrett Sommerville Cowan Jarrell Biffle McGirr Dave Fuller Harold Finley Nelsonville-York Carl Hall Mark Minerd Steve Hogdon Roger Williamson Ron Scarbro Wayne Crouser Bob Alloway Snat Eh Peniu Ohio Environmental Protection Agency East Town Street Bernard V. Fultz Pomeroy National Bank Pomeroy, Io Genevieve Stobart U.S. Route 33 Pomeroy Corporation Eldon Weeks Guy H. Adams Route 1 New Marshfield Louise Adams Harold J Judge Court of Common Pleas Mary V. Rhollans Maple Crest Ave Cincinnati Earl Robinett William Harry Wolfe High Street Alvis V. Weddle Marietta Harold Goddard Bartlett Barlow Bill Janes Bill Wade B & G Auction Graphic Arts the Messenger The Athens Messenger Richard R. Paynter Johnson Road P. O Schaetter Mtg Barton Street St Louis Missouri National Chemsearch S. Central
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