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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1971

Page

6

Meigs County to Turn Heaton Home Into Museum

Meigs County owns the former Dr. Heaton property on Butternut Avenue after a $32,500 payment by the Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society to Virgil Teaford Sr. The society plans to convert the home into a museum with displays and rent the second story apartment.

Pomeroy Meigs County Meigs County Museum Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Virgil Teaford Sr Pomeroy Real Estate Dr. Heaton Butternut Avenue C. EF. Blakeslee Paul Chapman Dollie Hayes Virgil Teaford Finsterwald Beulah Jones

Bird Population Increase Sought at McClintic Wildlife Station

Paul Matthews manager of McClintic Wildlife Station and John Cooper of the Point Pleasant Soil Conservation Service discussed methods to boost game bird numbers. Controlled burning on 110 acres increased food and cover, with quail covies rising noticeably. Cooper says this is the first SCS controlled burn in West Virginia. Matthews warns against uncontrolled or overly hot fires.

McClintic Wildlife Station Paul Matthews John Cooper Point Pleasant Matthews Cooper West Virginia SCS Denver Yoho L. D. Butcher Butcher Redmond Ridge Soil Conservation District Chicago Chicago City College

Mason Park road side park promoted by RC&D panel

The Resource Conservation and Development Steering Committee, at a Malden WV meeting, backed promoting a Mason County Ma son Park road side park as a project measure. Mason County members include Edward Bumgarner, Jesse Brown, Clarence Adkins, L W Getty, and Point Pleasant Mayor Jon Leighty. Also discussed was erosion control on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers.

Point Pleasant Mason County Kanawha County Vocational Center Malden W. Va Edward Bumgarner Jesse Brown Western Soil Conservation District Clarence Adkins L. W. Getty Mason County Court Point Pleasnt Jon Leighty Ohio Kanawha

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes highlights names and towns

Hospital notes list patients and guardians from multiple towns including Point Pleasant Middleport Evans New Haven Southside Gallipolis Robertsburg and others. The roster mentions Ronald Brumfield Carrie McDaniel Louise Workman Lucy Hardaway Jerry Hickman Wayne Capehart Richard Sullivan James White Billy Harrington Clinton Craig Larry Martin and several others.

Ronald Brumfield Carrie McDaniel Louise Workman Point Pleasant Lucy Hardaway Middleport Jerry Hickman Evans Wayne Capehart New Haven Richard Sullivan Leon James Richard White Southside Billy Joe Harrington Gallipolis Clinton Craig Robertsburg

Mrs Fife Recovering After Eureka Gunshot Injury

Mrs Dale Phyllis Fife of Eureka is reported in good condition at Holzer Medical Center after gunshot wounds allegedly at home. James F Robinson 25 Eureka is jailed on $20000 bond, appeared in municipal court and bound over to grand jury. Regular Tu Endie Wei Lodge No 102 meeting at Krodel Park new clubhouse on Wednesday evening.

Gallipolis Dale Phyllis) Fife Eureka Holzer Medical Center Gallia County James F. Robinson Hureka Robinson Point Pleasant Tu- Endie-Wei Lodge No. 102 Fraternal Order of Police Krodel Park

Meigs High School elects student council officers

ROCK SPRINGS Meigs High School announces student council officers with John Thomas as president Sherry King as vice president Mary Midkiff as secretary and Brenda Taylor as treasurer. The council includes twenty plus members and a large list of alternates.

Rock Springs Meigs High School John Thomas Sherry King Mary Midkiff Brenda Taylor Phil Ohlinger Cindy Schneider Thomas Stevers Terry Whitlatch Richard Dailey Rosalind Ferguson Maureen Hennessy Vicki Kelly Ricky Metheny Julia Capehart Mick Ash Sherry Lambert Christine Robinson Cindy Craig Bill Vaughan Connie Garnes Ingrid Hawley Dana Johnson Peggy O’brien Brian Mullen Joe Rosenbaum Paul Voss William Barnhart Steve Craig Pat Harris Pat Gress Lynn Baker Linda Brogan Carolyn Pugh Ron Smith Becky Will Chuck Faulk Julia Hutchinsons Kathy Osborn Jege Ridgway Brenda Stanley Brenda Will Lonnie Coates Dan Dodson Mary Icenhower Anita King Cindy Manley Bob Allen Karen Baily Steve Jewell Phil Moon Steve Stanley Lonnie Black Sharon Wilson Robert Eason Thomas Lowery Tina Nieri Mark Morris Sandy Ruschel Brenda van Meter Doug Burns Dave Gardner Steve Dunfee Joe Ellen Diehl Connie Lanning Roger Atkins Rita Casci Rosemary Rice Steve Story Mark Williams Beth Fultz Debi Gallagher

Meigs County Club Listings Rummage Sale and Meetings

The Pomeroy Baptist Church hosts a rummage sale Thursday and Friday from 9 to 4. Evangeline Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Middleport with initiation and formal wear. Middleport Literary Club gathers Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Rodney Downing’s home. Mrs. James Euler reviews Edgar Cayce Story of Karma on reincarnation.

Pomeroy Baptist Church Evangeline Chapter Order of Astern Star Masonic Temple Middleport Rodney Downing James Euler Edgar Cayce

Craft Camp Set For Cedar Lakes in West Virginia

Final plans announced for a two day craft camp at Cedar Lakes Ripley West Virginia on November 10 and 11 under Mason County agent Vicki Keefer. Activities include grape clusters braided hot pads feather crafts quilted poinsettia cushions and many other crafts. Registration begins 9 a.m. November 10 and ends 5 p.m. November 11 with meals and lodging set at seven dollars plus a one dollar pre registration fee.

Point Pleasant Cedar Lakes Ripley W. Va Vicki Keefer Mason County Keefer

Center Expands Evening Classes At Mason County Center

Mason County Adult Learning Center on Ohio River Road announces new materials for adult basic education. Rev. Charles Frum notes free tuition and programs to upgrade skills or pursue GED. New ARCO test series, civil service guides, and Singer SVE filmstrips add to lab resources. Center hours: Mon Thu 9 4 and Mon Wed evenings 6 9 30. Naomiwoodard coordinates inquiries.

Point Pleasant Mason County Ohio River Road Charles Frum Frum Arco Sve

Pomeroy Plans Discount Store Investment and Free Parking

Pomeroy officials announced a new $600000 discount store to be built on the former Davis Ice Produce Co. site by a Gallipolis group, creating about four jobs and spurring growth. The village will review street work, water upgrades via an EDA grant, and supports two wells with a backup third. Free Christmas parking on two front lots was approved, funded by merchants up to 500 dollars.

Pomeroy Charles Legar Middleport-Pomeroy Corporation Legar EDA Economic Development Administration Bill Baronick Board of Public Affairs Ohio Department of Development Kermit Walton Pomeroy Merchants Middleport Jed Webster Buckeye-Hocking Hill St. Clairsville

Campout and notices mark Gallipolis NCHA events

Gallipolis French City Campers hosted a Halloween campout at Gallia County fairgrounds with a potluck cheese from Wisconsin guests Wesley and Mrs Handrow. A costume party bingo co hosted with Oh Kan Wanderers awarded prizes to several members. attendees included multiple local couples and NCHA chapters. The second annual NCHA thanksgiving campout is planned for November 12 14 at Mason County fairgrounds with a 1 per night host fee. Pomeroy petitions for divorce filed by Faid Garnes against Dorothy Garnes William L Maynard Racine against Oscar Maynard and Clarice M Bobo against Bernard F Bobo were listed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court.

Wisconsin Wesley Handrow Gallipolis Group Point Pleasant Oh-Kan Wanderers Joe Miller Dale Roush Milford Evans Sherry Houch NCHA Woodpeckers Parkersburg Springfield Gallipolis Oh Kan Wanderers Harland Sanders Milford Vans Oakley Faudree Clyde Asbury Raymond Stewart Waldo Brown William Seyfried J. R. Schirmer Grace Runyon Glen Sheets Ferrell Houch Mason County Fairgrounds Wanderers Faid E. Garnes Pomeroy Dorothy Garnes Columbus William L., Maynard Racine Oscar Maynard Clarice M. Bobo Coolville Bernard F. Bobo Minersville

Reichman To Watch 2 firing

Pfc Joseph V Reichman son of Mr and Mrs Manning Webster of Pomeroy selected for a trip to Crete Greece to witness the firing of an Army missile He serves with Headquarters Battery 56th Air Defense and is among a few chosen for the journey His address is 268 48 6869 HWS Btry 2nd Bn 56th ADA APO 09189 New York NY

Gallipolis Joseph V. Reichman Manning Webster Pomeroy Crete Greece Sfc Marion Eveland Mason Pfc. Reichman 56Th Air Defense HWS Btry 56Th Ada APO New York N.Y

Missionaries Scheduled To Appear At New Haven Church

The Rev and Mrs Simon Robinson returning missionaries from Africa will speak at New Haven First Church of God on Wednesday at 7 pm The Robinsons have served in Kenya and Tanzania since 1962 and have three children Brent Darlene and Brenda.

New Haven Simon Robinson Africa Tanzania Robinsons Brent Darlene Anderson College Brenda

Hunting Risks: Heart Attacks Top Hunting Dangers

West Virginia Heart Association warns hunters face serious heart risks during season. Advice urges pretrip medical checkups, building fitness gradually, not hunting alone, and careful handling of emergencies with steps for immobilizing and warming the victim while awaiting help.

West Virginia Heart Association Mason County Heart Association The Ing

Morrow's Condition Unchanged After Motorcycle Wreck

John Morrow 23 of Point Pleasant Route 1 remains unconscious at Pleasant Valley Hospital after a motorcycle crash on Sand Hill Road Friday night. State Police seek four boys in a white car for questioning in connection with the accident. Also, 4 H Club members plan a Learn and Earn project to raise 35000 as part of an $8 million National 4 H Center expansion in Washington DC, with kits and badges for a Nov 1 to 13 fundraiser.

Point Pleasant John Morrow Pleasant Valley Hospital Sand Hill Road West Virginia Kathryn A. Olsen Washington, D. C

Salem Center Fall Festival Crowned Royal Pairs

Salem Center Elementary will hold a Fall Festival on November 19 at 7 p.m. Pairs from grades 4-6 compete for king and queen while first to third grade candidates vie for prince and princess. Voters pay a penny per vote, with activities including a sweet shop games fortune telling photo gallery auction and refreshments.

Salem Center Fouth David Thorton Linda Jacks Gary Holliday Donna Matheny Joe Garnes Darlene Thornton Prince Princess Susan Boles Mike Wilson Dennis Thornton Sherri Jewell Stoney Johnson Katrina Hale

Two Girls Enter Meigs County Junior Miss Pageant

Two entrants for the 1972 Meigs County Junior Miss Pageant are Cathy Yates of Meigs High School and Karen Enlow of Albany High School. Yates, sponsored by Village Pharmacy Middleport, will perform a baton routine. Enlow, sponsored by Virgil Teaford Real Estate Broker Pomeroy, will sing a vocal solo. The pageant is set for November 20 at Eastern High School at 8 p.m., with the county winner advancing to the Ohio Junior Miss Pageant in January at East Liverpool.

Meigs County East Liverpool

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Meigs Mason Park Larry Martin Orville Williamson Worthy Blain Mrs. Fife Lodge Meigs Meetings IBM Honeywell Univac NCR Arco Civil Service Tive Naomia Woodard John Reece Lincoln Hill Elma _ Russell Jim Mees Lucien Poullin Ralph Werry Franklin Rizer Don Collins Jane Walton Phyllis Hennesy Ampers Gallia County Fairgrounds National Campers and Hikers Association Common Pleas Court Reichman Sidney Eugene Ellis Vicki Sue Harrison John Finley McClintock Jo Ann Tiemeyer Larry Lee Rutter Albany Wayue Landacker Celia Roush Morrow Stimmel Stimel Elmer Jones Athens, Ohio Stipamel
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