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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1971

Page

3

Baronick Proposes Efficiency and Improvements for Pomeroy

Democrat mayoral candidate William Baronick outlines a four point program for Pomeroy: civic improvement through advisory committees, government efficiency with a regular service schedule, budget balance without new taxes, and pursuit of state and federal aid. He cites prior council service and current Village boards involvement, plus plans to upgrade water service and replace worn pipes while keeping within time and money limits. Baronick has lived in Pomeroy 21 years with wife Betty Jean.

Pomeroy William Bill) Baronick Baronick Democrat Delmar Canaday Barontex Time Board of Public Affairs Ime Betty Jean Mulberry Avenue

Parade Winners Announced at Point Pleasant Homecoming

Point Pleasant High School's Girls' Athletic Association led the 52 unit homecoming parade through downtown with Pep Club in second and Library Service Club in third. Top parade cars were Chess Club first, Red and Gun Club second, and varsity cheerleaders third. Queen Patricia Stanley led a court including Jason and Trenna Minton as crown bearers, Debra Friar with Paul Doeffinger, Debbie McDaniel with Ken McMillan, Jo Hudnall, and Charlotte Blesco.

Point Pleasant Girls’ Athletic Association Point Pleasant High School Library Service Club Chess Club Red and Gun Club Patricia Stanley Jason Trenna Minton Nial Minton Debra Friar Paul Doeffinger Debbie McDaniel Ken McMillan Jo Hudnall Charlotte Blesco Miss Stanley

Suit Based On Accident From Point Pleasant Collision

A civil suit filed in Mason County names Bill and Sharon Lloyd as plaintiffs against Carl and Deborah Gillispie. The Aug 15 1971 Jackson Avenue collision damaged two cars and a trailer owned by the Lloyds, totaling 1300 dollars in damage. The Lloyds seek 1500 dollars in judgment.

Bill Sharon Lloyd Carl Deborah Gillispie Jackson Avenue Point Pleasant Carl Gillispie Lloyds

Titus Road Accident Damages Moderate in Rutland

Meigs County sheriff reports a two car collision on Titus Road at 1 15 p m when Bobby Rathburn 32 Rutland backing into the roadway failed to see oncoming Dale Wright Rutland. Moderate damage to both cars and Rathburn cited for driving without a license.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

A list of patients and relatives connected to Pleasant Valley Hospital includes Mr and Mrs David Sayre Leon a daughter Mrs Robert Roush Mrs Lewis Young Letart Mrs Ay ton Curry Winfield Mrs Joseph Ellis Cottageville Doris Thomas West Columbia Mrs Orville Williamson Southside Lucille Moreland Mrs Arlage Lanham Neale Gunn Mrs Harrison Roe Mrs Charles Rogers John Morrow Roy Woomer Jr Kathy Little Point Pleasant Mrs David Sayre Leon Jacob Garrison Mason Mrs Charles Powell Gallipolis Ferry Tina and Inez Smith Mrs Herbert Whittington Mrs Ralph Anderson Mrs Charles Willet Mrs Otho Wolfe Mrs Jennings Swann Mrs Ana Brainard and daughter Robert E Lisle Mrs Henry Dick Mrs Thomas Jones Mrs Samuel Holliday Mrs Ashley Bishop Roy Bush Mrs Ethel Altice Robert McNeal Harriett Hannum Mrs Matilda Butcher Charles Reit mire Mrs Delphia Noble Patricia Shiflet Mrs Lewis Young

Robert Roush Lewis Young Letart Ayton Curry Winfield Joseph Ellis Cottageville Doris Thomas West Columbia Orville Williamson Southside Lucille Moreland Arlage Lanham Neale Gunn Harrison Roe Charles Rogers John Morrow Roy Woomer Jr Kathy Little Point Pleasant David Sayre Leon Jacob Garrison Mason Charles Powell Gallipolis Ferry Tina Inez Smith Herbert Whittington Ralph Anderson Charles Willet Otho Wolfe Jennings Swann Ana Brainard Robert E. Lisle Henry Dick Thomas Jones Samuel Holliday Ashley Bishop Roy Bush Ethel Altice Robert McNeal Harriett Hannum Matilda Butcher Charles Reitmire Delphia Noble Patricia Shiflet

Meigs Meetings Christmas Decoration Demonstration

The Wildwood Garden Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric social rooms. The program features a Christmas decorations demonstration by the company home economist.

Wildwood Garden Club Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Home Economist

Bake Sale Planned by Presbyterians in Middleport

Middleport stories a bake sale by the Women's Association of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church set for December 10 at Dudley's beginning at 9 a.m. Open house at the redecorated manse is planned for December 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. New officers include Mrs. Thomas Kelly president and others.

Presbyterians Middleport Women’s Association First United Presbyterian Church Dudley’s Dwight Savitz James Harley India California Mildred Beeson Edward Crooks Richard Vaughan Roscoe Fife Edward Tewksbury

Middleport WCTU Unit Elects Officers at Meeting

The Middleport Unit of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held an election at Mrs. Audrey Miller’s home. New officers named include Betty Cline as president and Audrey Miller as vice president, with Betty White as secretary and Iva Turner as assistant.

Middleport WCTU Audrey Miller Betty Cline Charles Turner Columbus Innes Turner Betty White Iva Turner Elizabeth Slavin Clyde Winebrenner Lena McKinley Inez Turner

Middleport Fire Dept seeks bond for new station

Middleport firefighters urge a 1.2 mill bond to fund a modern fire house as the 1800s era building cannot hold current equipment. The 60 000 price tag would raise property taxes about 3.90 yearly per average home, with 50 cents more per thousand assessed value. Mrs. James Harley endorses the plan in an open letter praising volunteers and noting safety and space needs.

Middleport Middleport Fire Department James Harley Jim Harley Mechanized Fire Company

Preparation H Brings Prompt Relief For Hemorrhoidal Itch

Doctors report Preparation H provides quick temporary relief from rectal itching and swelling. Tests on hundreds of patients showed relief and many physicians use or recommend Preparation H for their families.

Jury rules for Hobstetter in Shirlet estate case

Meigs Common Pleas Court returned a verdict for Edison Hobstetter administrator of the Fred Shirlet estate. Shiflet had sued for 40000 claiming work done for his uncle but the jury awarded no money. Judge John C. Bacon presided.

Hobstetter Shirlet Winchester William Shiflet Fred Shiflet Shiflet Middleport John C. Bacon

Four Arrested in Mason County on Intoxication and DWI

Four persons were taken into custody by Mason County officers on Friday. New Haven Police Chief Tom Parsons arrested James C. Teete 17 and Robert Eugene Hart 19 both of New Haven on intoxication charges. Point Pleasant police arrested John Michael Beaver 19 of Point Pleasant on driving while intoxicated and obstructing an officer. Forrest H. Stover 38 of Ashton was charged with intoxication by the Mason County Sheriff's Department.

Mason County New Haven Tom Parsons James C. Teete Robert Eugene Hart Point Pleasant John Michael Beaver Forrest H. Stover Ashton

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William Baronick Howard Schultz Titus Pleasant Valley Hospital Meigs Meetings Wilson Baker Berry Hall N. Court Mi Mistap Gallipolis Ohio Highway Patrol Gallia County Charles Day Victoria Stacey Bess Sanborn Lillian Stieff Helen Lewis Miller the Messenger Athens Ohio Pol. Pol. Adv Pomeroy National Bank Bernard Fultz Manning Webster James Britt Politcal Barrett Comm G. Banks Chinn York Township Harley Joe’ Hubble Michael Wootton D.D.S E. State ST Mademoiselle N. Court Street
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