Fultz Resigns as Pomeroy Council President Amid Gas Rates Talk
POMEROY—Council accepted the resignation of President Leslie Fultz after 11 years of service. A new gas contract with Columbia Gas Co. of Ohio seeks to raise rates with higher minimums, while efforts for extra federal aid for the sanitary sewer project face slim odds. Franklin Rizer named president pro tem as council discusses ordinance and two-year or four-year contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leslie Eultz
Pomeroy Village
Columbia Gas Co
Ohio
Fultz
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Franklin Rizer
Tom Cassell
Columbia Gas of Ohio Company
Pomeroy Council
Cassel
Council
Cassell
U.S
Clarence E. Miller
Miller
Birth Announcements at Holzer Medical Center
Mr and Mrs Robert R Taylor Cheshire a daughter Mr and Mrs Charles F E King Weliston a son Mr and Mrs Robbie G Kirkendall Oak Hill a daughter Mr and Mrs Harold E Lawson Letart a son. Mrs Stella J Bailey Mrs George W Brown W G Brown Gary A Chapman Sherri L Coleman Mrs Wendell L Crosier George L Fisher Clarence K Grover Mrs David Easler and son Charles Martin Henry Roush Paul Sims Mrs Everette Thacker Mrs Harvey Van Ranken Mrs Billy E Watson and son Mrs Ronald Wilson and son Mrs Emma H Wright Harold Jordan Mrs Douglas R Adams James Chattin Mrs C Daniel Crislip Charles Gates Mrs Hallie R Miller Mrs Forrest Sark Mrs Ervin Starr Mrs Ralph B Wells
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella J. Bailey
George W. Brown
W. G. Brown
Gary A. Chapman
Sherri L. Coleman
Wendell L. Crosier
George L. Fisher
Clarence K. Grover
David Easler
Charles Martin
Henry Roush
Paul Sims
Everette Thacker
Harvey van Ranken
Billy E. Watson
Ronald Wilson
Emma H. Wright
Harold Jordan
Douglas R. Adams
James Chattin
C. Daniel Crislip
Charles Gates
Hallie R. Miller
Forrest Sark
Ervin Starr
Ralph B. Wells
Twenty One Women Attend October Cancer Clinic
Twenty one women attended the October cancer clinic at Pleasant Valley Hospital sponsored by the Mason County Cancer Society. Doctors Grubb and Obregon donated time. volunteers included Mrs. Rardin, Mrs. Billie Morgan, Mrs. C. J. Hyer, and Mrs. Dale Roush. Next clinic on Thursday November 29 at Pleasant Valley Hospital with appointments via Mrs. William Rardin Jr.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Cancer Society
Pleasant Valley Hospital
John Grubb
Pedro Obregon
Rardin
Billie Morgan
C. J. Hyer
Dale Roush
William Rardin Jr
Fraud charges Bound over to Grand Jury in Point Pleasant
Sheldon B. Hill Jr. of Henderson was bound over to the Grand Jury after arraignment on a fraud charge in the justice court of Mrs. Olivia Mahan. He is free on $2000 bond. Others faced fines or jail for various offenses including speeding, intoxication, and absent license.
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Point Pleasant
Sheldon B. Hill Jr
Henderson
Justice of the Peace Court
Olivia Mahan
Robert A. Edwards
St. Albans
Lucian Ferguson
Leon
Roger E. Harper
Gallipolis Ferry
Kenneth Shue
Joseph Neal Jr
West Columbia
Eugene le
Veterans Day observance planned by Pomeroy Legion
Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion in Pomeroy plans a Veterans Day service at the courthouse at 11 a.m. on November 11 with a firing squad. Members and residents are invited to participate, and flags are urged to fly. Auxiliary president Mrs. Ben Neutzling will be honored at a reception November 9 at Pomeroy Elementary School. Contributions to Gifts for the Yanks may be given to Phil Ohlinger. The post reports 258 members and a membership round-up November 9 near 11:30 a.m.
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Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Court House
Donald Hannell
Joe Struble
Legion
Gladys Cummings
Ben Neutzling
Eighth District
Phil Ohlinger
Albert Roush
Don Roach
Fee
Hannell
Box 401
Kenneth Harris
Post Commanders’ Club
Baptist Women's Day Observed By Missionary Society
The B H Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middleport First Baptist Church observed Baptist Women's Day with the theme Let Us Rise Up and Build. Members Mil ter Hood Fred Hoffman Charles Simons Elizabeth Slavins and Charles Edwards took part. The offering supports Baptist World Alliance projects amid plans for World Community Day a teacher study class and Thanksgiving food baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Meigs Local Teachers Endorse Renewal of Levy
Members of the Meigs Local Teachers Association pass a resolution endorsing renewal of the three mill levy in today’s Meigs Local School District election. President Martha Husted announces upcoming Cincinnati conference. Mor a reports membership at 129 and officers elected to represent at the Columbus General Assembly in December.
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Middleport
eMigs
John Redovian
Ohio Education Association
Columbus
Husted
John Mora
General Assembly
Margaret Ella Lewis
Theodosia Frecker
Helen Smith
Mildred Bailey
Mishaps Investigated By Patrol In Gallipolis
Gallia County three auto mishaps were investigated by the Highway Patrol Monday with no injuries reported. Ruth Hume, 36, Gallipolis, was cited for plates belonging to a previous owner after a collision with Raymond Kinzie, 55, Troutville West Virginia on Route 35. A second crash on Route 35 east of Route 588 involved Raymond Smith who apparently fell asleep and crossed left of center, hitting Don Garber, 20, of Vinton. Smith was cited for left of center. A third incident on Route 7 near Crown City at 5 p.m. forced Kenneth Brannon, 16, off the road when a passing tractor-trailer prompted another car to attempt a pass. investigation continues.
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Gallipolis
Highway Patrol
Route
Ruth Hume
Raymond Kinzie
Troutville
W. Va
Kunzie
Hyme
Raymond Smith
Don Garber
Vinton
Smith
Kenneth Brannon
Crown City
Meigs Sheriff Reports Three Auto Mishaps
Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reports three separate auto accidents Monday. A Napper vehicle left the road on County Road 5 injuring Napper. Norris vehicle on Route 33 at Darwin struck a guard rail with no injuries. A Syracuse collision occurred at Apple and Second streets with no injuries. Pickens failed to stop at a stop sign. Larry Wyatt of Pomeroy arrested for disturbing the peace and intoxication.
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Pomeroy — Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Syracuse
Mabel Pickens
Linda Lavendar
Pickens
Apple Street
Lavendar
Second Street
Community Day Observed by Heights UMC Women
Heights United Methodist Church members join Church Women United for World Community Day at Trinity United Methodist Church Friday night at 7 30. Attendees bring blankets clothing or gift certificates to aid South American and African projects.
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Point Pleasant — Heights
Youth Fellowship
Debby Cottrill
Janis Lynch
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Marriage Licenses
Pleasant Valley Hospital reports births and listed residents from Point Pleasant and surrounding areas. Marriage licenses issued include Elmer Edsil Stone and Sarah Frances Taylor and Joseph Lee Persinger with Pearl Eileen Diehl and Clayton Thomas with Louise Marie Meunier.
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Elmer Edsil Stone
Leon
Sarah Frances Taylor
Columbus
Joseph Lee Persinger
Pearl Eileen Diehl
William Clayton Thomas
Point Pleasant
Louise Marie Meunier
Bonny Jean Easton Honored At Surprise Stork Shower
A stork shower honored Mrs. Bonnie Jean Easton at the home of Mrs. Bob Elkins with games and refreshments. Guests included Lenore LaGrande Lexie Easton Roma Ward and others, plus Junior. County Commissioners in Point Pleasant approved Janette Capehart as notary.
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Lenore LaGrande
Lexie Easton
Roma Ward
Charles Spaulding
Son Junior
Rosetta Jones
Janice Swisher
Joyce
Ed Reynolds
Donna Reynolds
Gary Reynolds
Peggy
Bill Norris
Rita Wright
Point Pleasant — County
Janette Capehart
Man Wile Hart In Collision At Jackson Avenue
At 12 40 p m Monday a two car collision on Jackson Avenue injured a couple from Point Pleasant and their son. Stanley Yeager 67 suffered a back injury and Getchen Yeager 63 a neck injury. Margaret Atkinson 17 was cited for failure to control. Damage estimated at 295 dollars.
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Point Pleasant
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Jackson Avenue
Stanley Yeager
Getchen Yeager
Yeager
Gwendolyn Crump
Margaret Atkinson
Crump
River View Garden Club Donates to Local Groups
Reedsville group meets at the Fire House for a potluck and brief business session. Members plan Christmas centerpieces and gifts for Athens Mental Health Center at the November meeting. Nell Wilson Opal Harris and Marlene Putman to secure Thanksgiving favors for Elmwood Rest Home. A donation to Coolville Emergency Squad approved. Next meeting November 18 at Delores Frank’s home.
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Nell Wilson
Opal Harris
Marlene Putman
Elmwood
Coolville
Delores Frank
Ella Osborne
Market Earns Certified Livestock Market Status
Gallia Ohio Valley Livestock Co. in Gallipolis earns Certified Livestock Market status per the Certified Livestock Markets Association. Owners Clarence E. Johnson and Thomas J. Stewart run the market which holds regular Saturday sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Livestock Co
Certified Livestock Markets Association of
Kansas City
Clarence E. Johnson
Thomas J. Stewart
State Director Outlines Work For Retarded Group
John C. Barker spoke to the Mason County Association for Retarded Children at the courthouse annex about affiliating with the State Association and reorganization of the local group. He urged support for two bills in the Legislature and noted 100 percent backing from the state association.
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Point Pleasant
John C. Barker
Mason County Association For Retarded Children
Courthouse
State Association For Retarded Children
Barker
State
Mason County Association
Kanawha County Association For
David Gainer
Eleanor Elliott
Donna Hern
Gallia Water System Start Date Expected Soon
Gallia County water project plans a system along the Ohio River from Cheshire to Clipper Mills with service inland to Porter Bidwell and North Gallia High School. Tap fees total 1 476 paid by 1 085 customers at 75 dollars each with future 300 dollar taps after construction begins. bids reviewed by Seco Engineering Co. Funding hinges on at least 1 250 customers served.
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Cheshire
Gallia County Water Association
Association
Robert Burchett
Ohio River
Clipper
Misle
Porter, Bidwell
North Gallia High School
Seco Engineering Co
Columbus
Ind
Deputy Urges Night Lights for Village Businesses
Gallia County deputy sheriff Bill Gunnell asks Cheshire officials to require business owners to keep night lights on as burglar insurance. He says interior visibility matters more than exterior lights, which reflect in window glass.
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Cheshire
Bill Gunnell
Gallia County
Agnes White Hosts Tri County Citizens Band Meeting
Agnes White hosted a brief Tri County Citizens Band Radio Club gathering at her home. Plans were made for the annual Halloween party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Agnes White
Tri-County Citizens Band
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Economic Development Administration
EDA
Charles Legar
Safety Committee
Jane Walton
Les Fultz
Bob Hysell
Lou Poulin
Roy Reuter
Don Collins
Elma Russell
Holzer Vedical Center
Robert R. Taylor
Charles FE. King
We Iston
Robbe G. Kirkendall
Oak Hill
Harold E. Lawson
Letart
Roy Clark
Virgil D. Durst
Cottageville
George Meehling
Proctorville
Robert Ellis Jr
Akron
Marlin Lambert
Flint
Mich
James Henderson
Huntington
Birdie F. King
Alma Osborne
ney-Bennett Post
Charles Swatzel
Leonard Jewell
Swatzel
Post
John Will
Holzer Medical Center
Paul Casci
Raymond Jewell
Paul Taylor
Baptist
Missionary Society
The
Baptist World Alliance
Clyde Winebrenner
Frances Beards
Love Gift
Slavin
Tony Fowler
Hood
Jacob Turner
Fowler
White Cross
David Durst
Fred Gibbs
Richard Owen
Electa
Meigs
Orville Napper
Napper
Darrell E. Norris
Racine
Darwin
Man
Larry Wyatt
Edison Putney
Diane Young
Bradley Young
Jessie Geyer
Stephen Vanclief
Deborah Chandler
Bruce Chadwick
Charles L. Young
David Butcher
Wade Randolph
Betty Marcum
Edward Landis
Ripley
Robert Hayes
John Jones
Joy Bennett
John Rogerson
Linda Adkins
Edna Durst
Paul Bush
Tobias Mattox
Lidema Gearhart
Clarence Roush
Armitta Withrow
Wile Hart
Reedsville
Gallia
Grant
King ’S Westinghouse
Laundromat
ST. Mason, W. VA
Bill & Coin
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