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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1971

Page

11

Final contestants named for 1972 Meigs County Junior Miss

POMEROY Ohio The Meigs County Junior Miss Inc announces the final eight contestants for the 1972 Junior Miss pageant to be held November 20 at Eastern High School Susie Soulsby and Susan Louise Gwinn headline a field that includes Renee Burke Terri Ash Cathy Yates Sherry King Candy Perry and Karen Enlow Other details cover sponsors talent routines and judges notes from guests at a Trinity Church pizza party.

Pomeroy Meigs County Eastern High School Susie Soulsby James Soulsby Union Avenue Susan Louise Gwinn Robert Gwinn Athens Meigs County Junior Miss, Inc Meigs State of Ralph H. Werry Earl F. Ingels Jr Ohio East Liverpool Renee Burke Southern Terri Ash Cathy Yates Sherry King Candy Perry Karen Enlow Alexander Junior Miss, Inc Trinity Church

Garden Clubs Win Honors at District 11 Meet

Meigs County garden clubs earned multiple honors at the District 11 regional meeting in Gallipolis. Rutland Friendly Garden Club led with awards in garden therapy, publicity, SCIP contest, and a state honor for Mrs. James Carpenter. Other clubs, officers, and the hostess French City Garden Club shared region and state recognitions.

Pomeroy Meigs County Gallipolis Washington Rutland Friendly Gardeners James Carpenter Carpenter Ohio Chester Garden Club Rutland Garden Club Harry Williamson Joe Bolin Association of Garden Clubs William Willford Rutland Wilson Carpenter Bend O the River Club Homer Parker Tom Stewart French City Garden Club John Reese Allen Bosch Hill and Dale Garden Club Marietta Gallipolis Club Jack Anewalt Kettering Anewalt OAGC Roy Snowden Harvey Erlewine James Titus Robert Canaday Charles Lewis W. P. Jarrell Ralph Turner Ruby Diehl Robert Reibel Morristown

Driver Cited After Wreck Near Gallipolis

A Gallipolis driver, Charles Knotts, 48, was cited for unassured clear distance after a two vehicle crash on Route 35 four miles west of Gallipolis at 4 25 p m on Wednesday. Knotts was scheduled to appear in municipal court. Madeline Jenkins, 59, of Columbus, was the other driver. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage according to the State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Charles Knotts Knotts Madeline Jenkins Columbus

Dayton Schools Close as Finances Run Out

Dayton Ohio faces a complete school shutdown as funds dry up with no state advances left. A special election next Friday could authorize a 10.5 mill levy to reopen by Monday, or a December vote if it fails, with make up days required to meet 180 days for state aid.

Dayton, Ohio Dayton

Joy Kautz Named Meigs Reporter at Pomeroy Office

Joy Kautz of Chester joins The Messenger Meigs County bureau in Pomeroy as reporter, replacing Gloria Cross. She will work with Beulah Jones, bureau chief, and Cheryl Howard, part time Mason area reporter. Kautz is a 1971 Eastern High School graduate and was active in majorette, band, chorus, ensemble, Future Homemakers of America, the Latin Club, and lived six weeks in Europe in 1970 for study. She attends Trinity Church in Pomeroy and serves as youth group secretary, with Jobs Daughter membership.

Pomeroy Mary Joyce Joy) Kautz Chester The Messenger Meigs County Eastern High School Miss Kautz Gloria Cross Meigs Beulah Jones Cheryl Howard New Haven Mason Area Wahama High School Eastern High Son County High School Oxford England France Belgium Switzerland Kautz Trinity Church Jobs Daughter Mary Virginia Kautz Carl Kautz

17 Fined By Lewis Magistrate

A Lewis District court session fined 17 individuals in separate cases before Justices Gail Faires and Robert Peoples. Fines ranged from 5 to 20 dollars plus costs for speeding, intoxication, defective vehicle equipment, hunting and license violations, and bad checks, with one driving while intoxicated bond forfeiture and license suspension.

Point Pleasant Lewis Justices of the Peace Gail Faires Robert Peoples John O. Rider III Cincinnati Robert S. Marks Huntington John S. Burns Columbus Charles W. Harmon Jr Charleston Franklin E. Walter Middleport Charles W. Bays Gallipolis Wallie W. Bailey Warfield Carroll E. Bates Henderson Johnny W. Folden Apple Grove Carolyn Leach Ronald Vanmeter Minersville Smith McCausland Pliny Charles Otho Meadows Glenwood Forrest H. Stover Ashton Robert Eugene Hart New Haven Gordon H. Gillispie Southside Richard Harvey Kimball Audubon

Gerlach Missed On Meigs High Teaching List

Michael Gerlach was unintentionally omitted from Meigs High School's new teacher list. He teaches government, is a native of Middleport, and a graduate of Middleport High School.

Gerlach Meigs High School Middleport Middleport High School

Point Pleasant Planning Group Outlines City Development Goals

Carroll V. Hill of Carroll V. Hill and Associates told the Point Pleasant city planning commission that development requires assessing short and long range needs for human and environmental resources. He urged updated zoning to allow commercial growth and better utilities and streets, with goals including neighborhood development, housing, transportation, recreation, and open space.

Point Pleasant Carroll V. Hill Carroll V. Hill and Associates of Pittsburgh City Planning Commission Hill

Education Night Set At Eastern High School

Education Night at Eastern High School on November 11 at 8 p m invites parents and students from the Eastern School District to learn about area colleges. Representatives from Marietta College Ohio University Rio Grande College Tri County Technical College Mountain State Business College Parkersburg Community College and Ohio Valley College will be present to answer questions.

Reedsville Eastern High School Marietta College Ohio University Rio Grande College Tri-County Technical College Mountain State Business College Parkersburg Community College Ohio Valley College

Rutland Council Secures Insurance for Volunteer Firemen

Rutland Village Council approved a agreement with the Bureau of Workmens Compensation for insurance coverage of volunteer firemen. The move was announced at the Wednesday night meeting. Mayor Eugene Thompson praised local youth for their good conduct during Halloween.

Rutland Bureau of Workmens Compensation Eugene Thompson

Two Money Suits Filed In Mason

Charles F. Wildermuth doing business as Excelsior Oil Co filed two suits in Mason County Circuit Clerk offices seeking judgments of 490.44 from E. L. King Coal Co and 455.46 from Leroy Roush for unpaid accounts.

Point Pleasant Mason County Howard Schultz Charles F. Wildermuth Wildermuth Excelsior Oil Co E. L. King E. L. King Coal Co Leroy Roush

FOP Names Nominees for 1972 Officers in Ceremony

Tu Endie Wei Lodge 102 Fraternal Order of Police nominated Wesley G. Spence as president Charles A. Ebert as vice president Miles Durst secretary treasurer James Pruden guard Dolph Hill conductor Orville Strow chaplain and trustees Robert Kay Robert Fruth Sidney Huddleston Sr for 1972 The meeting led by Stephen Miller approved Donald Clark as associate member and postponed Ptl James Ashworth’s initiation.

Point Pleasant Tu-Endie-Wei Lodge Wesley G. Spence Charles A. Ebert Miles Durst James Pruden Dolph Hill Orville Strow Robert Kay Robert Fruth Sidney Huddleston Stephen Miller Charles Ebert Donald Clark Ptl James Ashworth Lena Strow Trigger Happy Harry Horton Eckard

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital are Margaret Greenlee Genevieve Higgins and Harold Carter all of Point Pleasant Clifford Cornell Buffalo Amanda Murray Middleport. Dismissed Evadene Buck Mrs Donald Whitlock.

Margaret Greenlee Genevieve Higgins Harold Carter Point Pleasant Clifford Cornell Buffalo Amanda Murray Middleport Evadene Buck Donald Whitlock

Appeals Court Upholds Wrongful Death Verdict

The Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals upheld Judge John C. Bacon's ruling in a wrongful death case from Cleveland. A nine year old on a bicycle darted from a neighbor's driveway into the street. The court noted res ipsa loquitur may aid the plaintiff and that motorists must exercise ordinary care.

Pomeroy Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals Meigs County Common Pleas John C. Bacon Cleveland Bacon

Jet helicopters received by guard in West Virginia

Gov Arch Moore announced that West Virginia received 14 jet helicopters for pilot training and emergency use for the West Virginia Army National Guard. He said the force now has a jet propelled helicopter complement for the first time and will play a larger role in training reserve unit pilots. The 14 jets were obtained from Army reserve funds at no cost to the state.

Charleston Arch Moore West Virginia West Virginia Army National Guard

Judge Bacon to be installed as Master of Pomeroy F and A M Lodge

Meigs County Judge John C. Bacon will be installed as Master of Pomeroy Lodge No. 164 F and AM on December 1 after officers were elected at the Masonic Temple. Incumbent master Nial Salser steps down. Bacon previously served as Master 15 years ago.

John Bacon Pomeroy F&am Lodge Pomeroy John C. Bacon Meigs County Larry Ebersbach Donald Miller Ezra Sheets Bruce Zirkle Theodore Reed Jr Floyd Rupe Phil Ohlinger Tyler Nial Salser Syracuse Bacon

Meigs Chapter 53 DAY Veterans Dinner at Post Home

Meigs chapter No 53 DAY holds a Veterans Day Dinner Monday at 6 pm at the post home on Butternut Avenue. All members and wives are invited. A business meeting will follow the dinner.

Meigs Post Butternut Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Soulsby Girl’s Athletic Association Big Bend Minstrel Association Buckeye New York Miss Gwinn Alexander High School Drama Club FHA Ecolo Gy Club Youth Against Cancer National Rifle Association Boy Scout Explorer Bob Hawks Chrysler State Highway Patrol Wayne Carle Joy Kautz Meigs High Rock Springs Michael Mason FOP Pleasant Valley Hospital Common Pleas Court Pomeroy Route 4 Ora Jack Penn Central Railroad Pomeroy Chapter Royal Arch Masons Bosworth Council Royal and Select Masons Ohio Valley Commandery K.T Aladdin Temple Mye Nelsonville Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Isonville Meigs Meetings Ford Congress Ford Country Charley Moore Ford, Inc Carpenter Street Athens, Ohio
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