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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1972
Page
10
Meigs County election results show Republicans defeating Democrats in three races including two county posts. Pomeroy voters backed the GOP as Republican gains increased their representation across local offices.
Ohio senator Collins lost Meigs County to John Halliday by 4,202 to 3,968 and also fell in Gallia County. Republican Clarence Miller defeated Robert Whealey for Congress 6,295 to 1,955. Other county results show unopposed judges and incumbents winning, including Meigs clerks and commissioners.
Gallia County voters rejected a two mill city school construction levy and a one half mill district program for the mentally retarded with about 2,469 and 3,257 voting for respectively. The Southwestern School District approved a three mill levy with 636 for and 345 against. Fire protection levies in Green Two and Addison Two townships passed, with 737 for Green Two and 305 for Addison Two.
In Meigs County many issues were on ballots including a local option liquor vote in Rutland Two that failed for off premise and on premise sales and liquor by the glass. Meigs Local School District approved a five mill operating levy while Southern Local supported its own levy. Voters also weighed auto license fees and income tax retention as returns posted overnight. A separate report notes Pvt. Sandra L. Nichols earned a commendation after basic training at Ft. McClellan.
In Gallia County the presidential race gave Nixon 6 506 votes to McGovern 2 341 with minor third party counts. Oakley Collins lost to John Halliday in the 92nd Ohio House district as Halliday led 5 786 to 3 262. Clarence Miller retained his seat in the 10th District with 6 870 to Whealey 1 957. Sheriff James Saunders won county posts with 6 064 over James Pratt 2 812. Joe Stewart captured the county commissioner post with 5 222 to Denver Walker 3 752. Incumbent Republicans won clerks and officials including Clarence Johnson 6 044, Gene Wetherholt 6 603, Evalee Myers 6 226, Oty Stewart 6 364, Glenn Smith 6 135, and Dr Donald Warehime 6 716.
L D Bird and Carrie Bird transfer Chester acreage to Maynard A Clark and Marjorie Clark. David M Hindy conveys Middleport lots to Patricia M Hindy. David O Jenkins deceased and Robert E Buck transfer a Middleport lot and Scipio Two to Dorothy M Jenkins. Dorothy M Jenkins conveys Scipio Twp acreage to David E Jenkins. Elizabeth E Smith Wilfred J Smith Jean E Mann George V Mann convey oil and gas rights in Letart Twp to United States. Faye Newhouse Lucille Duke Oliver Duke Lester Newhouse convey Sutton Twp acreage to Trustees Racine Gun Club. C W Bright Lola J Bright convey Salem acreage to Franklin Real Estate. Dale G Winebrenner Nona Winebrenner convey Sutton Two acreage to Jerry Ray Custer and Myrna Custer.
Mrs. Hattie Carpenter returns home to Morton Avenue after weeks with son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pargeon of New Lexington visit cousins Mrs. Edna Losch and Miss Florence Brown.
Meigs County voters total 8 818 in Tuesday’s election. Richard Nixon earns 5 961 votes to George McGovern’s 2 340. Third party candidates include John Schmitz 115 Louis Fisher 4 and Gus Hall 7.
One hundred thirty one Eastern High School students made the first six weeks honor roll. Freshmen include Sonya Adams Pam Clench Denise Dean Sherry Epple Jeff Holter Crissy Morlan George Pickens Diana Pullins, others listed. Sophomores Juniors and Seniors named with numerous students across grades.
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