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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1973

Page

6

Mrs Gilligan Visits SECEMS and Area Hospitals

Mrs. John Gilligan wife of Ohio’s governor toured Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service facilities in Gallipolis and Holzer Medical Center visiting the ambulance station, observing a simulated accident, and receiving briefings from Dr. Lewis Telle and Don Diener about emergency care.

Messenger Linda Roush Gallia Meigs John Gilligan Ohio Holzer Medical Center Veterans Memorial Hospital Southeast Ohio Gilligan Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Don Diener Lewis Telle Francis Hewetson

Apple Grove Man Named Supervisor

Forrest Nibert of Apple Grove is appointed supervisor of the Western Soil Conservation District effective Oct. 1, filling the vacancy from Madison Bowles resignation. A longtime district cooperator since 1947, Nibert operates a 261 acre Ashton farm with 70 dairy cows and 70 heifers. His farm won the 1972 Conservation Farm contest in the district and was runner up in the state. He and his son John now run the farm, and he is married to Cordelia McCulloch.

Point Pleasant Forrest Nibert Apple Grove Western Soil Conservation District Madison Bowles Nibert Ashton W. Va John McCulloch Forrest John Cordelia McCulloch

Costume Judging Highlights New Haven Party

New Haven Halloween party at the Community Building included costume judging with prizes for Funniest Ugliest and Prettiest, plus a Mr and Miss Halloween teens title. Free skating, a teen dance, preschool games, and refreshments followed with community volunteers assisting.

New Haven Mark Roush Chastity King Shane White Tina Simmons Marsha Thorne Matthew Roush Sabrina Roney Tammy Pickeral Mark Thompson Melissa Koney Vicki Yoho Tricia Board Mr. and Vliss Halloween David Rose Lisa Davis Wmpo Radio Alma Marshall Sentinel Linda Roush Messenger Pauline Hester Gary Batey Frank White Joseph Neenan Robert Hickel Ronnie Hester Wayne Carter Roger Fink Richard Linden Recreation Foundation Nehaclima Garden Club Fire Department New Haven Senior Women’s Club Arthur Hart Jesse Abel George Circle Milton Bartram

Harrisonville Lodge to Elect Officers Saturday

Harrisonville Lodge No. 411 will meet at 7 30 p m on Saturday to elect officers. All current officers must attend for re election and refreshments will be served.

Harrisonville

Meigs Squad Reports Pomeroy Update

Local note lists Meigs squad activity with Pomeroy incident. Mrs Jimmy Garnes moved from residence to Pleasant Valley Hospital maternity unit on Wednesday. Hobsie Bryson treated at home for breathing difficulty.

Fuesday Jimmy Garnes Pleasant Valley Hospital Kacine Hobsie Bryson

Ritchie touts WV highway bond to speed Point Pleasant by pass

West Virginia highways commissioner William Ritchie spoke at the Mason County Courthouse on a $500 million bond issue. He outlined $130 million for Appalachian Highway Network completion, $120 million for bridge repair, and $50 million to upgrade State Route 2 along the Ohio River. He projected up to $1.5 billion with federal matching funds and said Mason County would gain, aiding the Point Pleasant by-pass.

Ritchie Point Pleasant William Ritchie West Virginia Department of Highways Mason County Ohio River Shadle Mike Shaw

Farm Manager To Be District Meet Guest

Charles Boyles farm manager for the Eastern Ohio Resource Development Center will be guest speaker at the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting and banquet on November 12. He has stewarded a 2,300 acre farm for eight years where cattle sheep apples grapes and peaches are raised and cost study measures are applied.

Boyles The Center West Virginia University U. S. Marine Corps Pacific Salisbury Big Bend Minstrels

Planning Group Defers Action on Salem Center Subdivision

Meigs County Regional Planning Commission reviewed American Electric Power Co. subdivision plans for Salem Center tied to the Southern Ohio Coal Company mining complex. No decision until sewage plans and a surety bond are provided. Banquet to follow at Salisbury Elementary School with 7:30 p.m. start and two district supervisor seats to be filled.

Pomehhoy Meigs County Regional Planning Commission American Electric Power Co Salem Center Southern Ohio Coal Company

Property transfers listed across multiple townships

A long list of conveyances shows parcels and acreages transferred to various individuals and couples. Names include Dorothy Ek Harden, Elizabeth Howell, Robert Romine, Laura Cornwell, and many others with parcels in Sutton Two, Middleport, Syracuse, Bedford Township, Racine, Salisbury Two, Orange Township, Letart Two, Rutland Two, Columbia Two, and Pomeroy. Several transfers for estates and certificates of transfer appear, with trustees and executors named.

Dorothy Ek Harden Sutton Two Lawrence Fk Audrey Blake Larry Joe Myrta Queen Middleport Earl Fk Ingels Jr Dale Shultz Koy Davis Elizabeth Howell Syracuse Kelizabeth Howell Edward Templeton Florence Evelyn William Glenn Goldsberry Bedford Robert Jr Joyce A. Romine Frank Delores M. Cleland Racinea Laura Etta Cornwell Charles Edward Wildermuth Karl Kt Fisher Pomeroy Julia Kautz Penn Central Transportation Co Salisbury HL. Whobrey George Audrey Cremeans Orange Idselfk Roger Hart Rober L. Heron Lebanon Bart W. Creek John Q Rice Merleke Rice Edna Anderson George Anderson Franklin Real Estate Co Columbus Second Argyle Associates Columbia Second Argyle Marvin Moore Yvonne Moore Betty Donald L. Moore Betty L Donald L Moore Virginia Emil A. Phiehta Ralph D Maxine Shain Mary M Frank Reimschell Sheila Edison BE. Roush Helen Jo Charles Ringisen Letart Two George Do Velma E Stobart Patki Marcella S. Mitchell Rutland Two Jimmy W Janet Alexander Charlotte Ki. Brown Jerry Brown Samuel No Ruth KE. Arnold Kurt Ernst Lucille Froelich Leona Hensley Olive Monogahela Power Company Lonnie S. Lemaster Rena and Hershell Lemaster Etta Mae Willer Edward Lemaster Clyde J Ethel M. Mortan Robert and Judith Adams Jeannette Baughman Davidson James N. Davidson William H. Caldwell Barbara

Boys Injured In Wellston

Two Wellston youths Brent Osborne 12 and Mark McCune 13 were struck by a car driven by Allie M. Sorrell as they crossed a crosswalk near the bus station. They suffered sprains and bruises and were treated at Holzer Medical Center and released.

Wellston Allie M. Sorrell Ohio Avenue Brent Osborne Mark McCune Sorrell Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service

Middleport Mayor's Court Fines and Bond Forfeitures

Fines and bond forfeitures listed from the Middleport Mayor's Court include Mike Bolin 20 Middleport disturbing the peace with 10 dollars, Osaf M. Terry 31 Ashland reckless operation 10, Robert W. Moodispaugh 20 Middleport spinning fires 10, William C. Reiker 53 Henderson dis obeying traffic sign 5, Rex H. Darst 18 Middleport assured clear distance 10. Bond forfeitures: Mark Haley 22 Middleport contributing to the delinquency of a minor 25, Harold Darst 33 Rutland intoxication 30.

Mike Bolin Middleport Osaf M. Terry Ashland Robert W. Moodispaugh William C. Reiker Henderson Rex H. Darst Mark Haley

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list admissions including Marv Keeble Vicky Gallilian of Reedsville Patty Searls Pomeroy Alphonso Halsey of Tuppers Plains and discharges Hazel Walker Thelma Hysell Daisy Zerkle George Conde Ethel Boyd and Steve McGrath Readsville residents also reported. Eastern High School Athletic Boosters to meet Monday at 7 pm at the high school to discuss the annual football banquet.

Marv Keeble Vicky Gallilian Reedsville Patty Searls Pomeroy Alphonso Halsey Tuppers Plains Hazel Walker Thelma Hysell Daisy Zerkle George Conde Ethel Boyd Steve McGrath Eastern High School

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