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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1963

Page

9

Zoning Work Sessions Slated By Councilmen

Middleport village council held a meeting Monday with no action on proposed zoning rules. Councilman William Childs, chair of the Planning Commission, said another work session for councilmen and planning commission members is set for Wednesday.

Middleport Middleport Village William Childs Middleport Planning Commission Planning Commission James Stratton Carroll W. Hill and Associates Columbus Childs Federal Communications Commission John Werner Werner Radio Supply Motorola Co Council Ohio Valley Baking Co Asopalas B. H. Sanborn Ohio Fuel Gas Co Murray Hill Ain Commission Googlein John Zerkle William Smith Park St Gerald Anthony Mit

VIEIGS GENERAL HOSPITAL NOTES AND COMMUNITY ITEMS

Ada Lambert Delmar Whaley Douglas Johnson admitted. Dorothy Reynolds Maxine Philson Essie Russell A D Morrison discharged. Racine firemen sponsor a Sunday shoot at Bob Hill farm near Racine Bashan Rd Salser Rd starts 1 pm. 14 matches at 35 yards. prizes ham turkey. proceeds go to building fund. Mrs Earl Clark recovering from ear surgery at Columbia Medical Center New York City now at daughter’s home in Dayton. Anita Sue Russell visiting parents in Columbus. Minor damages in Pomeroy car accident on E Main St. Frances Hannell 28 Pomeroy involved. struck Lawrence Smith’s parked car. Middleport firemen extinguished brush fire at village dump. Robert Carathurs Middleport fined 10 dollars for intoxication.

Ada Lambert Middleport Delmar Whaley Shade Douglas Johnson Racine Dorothy Reynolds Maxine Philson Essie Russell A. D. Morrison Pomeroy Racine Firemen Bob Hill Farm Racine-Bashan Salser Firemen Earl Clark Columbia Medical Center New York City Dayton E Main St Frances Hannell Lawrence Smith Chester Frank Cheesebrew Clifford Hayes Gregory Cleveland Eloise Hayes Cleveland Clinic Hospital Columbus Kenneth West John Pratt Sonn Leo Edwards Esther Bradbury Miami Fla James Arnold Carl Vanderhoof Waldo L. W. McCombs McComas Harold George Third Ave Gallinolis Iva Ward Doyle Miller Mont Miller Ward L. W. McComas Jasper Folden Dexter Area John Kincaid Harrie Marie Smith Athens Mary Mankin Flatwoods M. D. Allensworth Becky Robert Sharp Zanesville Wayne Sharp Glenn Reynoldsburg Henry Fultz John Fultz

Local personnel notices from Gallipolis area

Weekend visits to Cleveland and Columbus tied to family and garden club events. Birth in Pomeroy announces Gina Renee Welker November 3 at Holzer Hospital. grandparents listed from Pomeroy Clifton and Hemlock Grove. Public notices include zoning revisions, holiday parking meters, and municipal budget items in Middleport.

Pomeroy Jack Welker Hemlock Grove Gina Renee Holzer Hospital Gallipolis John Turnbull Clifton W. Va

Pomeroy notices include vehicle crash and rummage sale

Heavy damages were incurred to a vehicle driven by Thomas W Reed of Rutland Route 1 when it struck a parked truck owned by Duane Stanley of Harrisonville Route 1. The accident happened at 10 30 p m on Route 145 east of Harrisonville. The Harrisonville PTO will hold a rummage sale and bake sale Friday and Saturday at the Pierotti building on West Main St.

Pomevoy Thomas W Reed Rutland Duane Stanley Harrisonville Pomeroy

Local births and fines listed in Holzer Hospital News

The column lists numerous birth notices across towns including Middleport Ravenswood Gallipolis Wellston and Oak Hill along with names of parents. It also notes Pomeroy resident James Sellers 21 of Racine fined $15 plus costs on speeding charges in Mayor Charles Legar’s court.

Pomeroy James Sellers Racine Charles Legar

Spaghetti Supper Tickets On Sale In Pomeroy

Advance tickets for a spaghetti supper by Boy Scout Troop 248 at Pomeroy Elementary School are on sale 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets available from J Edward Foster, Farmers Bank, William Swatzel, Karr and Van Zandt, Pomeroy Pastry Shop, Arthur Nease Fabric Shop, Kermit Walton, New York Clothing, William Snauffer, Robert Fetty, Marvin Burt, Paul Werner, Mac Sawyer, Leo L Vaughan. Proceeds fund camping gear and scouting supplies.

Pomeroy Committee of Boy Scout Troop 248 J. Edward Foster Farmers Bank and Savings Co William Swatzel Karr

Dixie Roush Named Meigs Dairy Princess at Meigs event

At Salis bury Elementary School the Meigs Dairy Service Unit named Dixie Roush dairy princess and crowned her by last year’s queen. Yvonne Beal Lula Tobin were runners up and three directors were elected for three year terms: David Koblentz Gene Jeffers Wayne Roush Kellogg spoke on good breeding and management for dairy, Larry Neal urged value of outstanding sires, and awards were given to Donald Mora James Gibson Gene Yost. About 100 attended as Paul Moore welcomed guests and reports were presented.

Wayne Roush Kellogg Central Ohio Breeding Association Larry Neal COBA C. E. Blakeslee Donald C. Mora

Bellemeade EUB Church Dinner Plans Budget Meeting

The Bellemeade EUB Church will hold its annual stewardship meeting and dinner on November 22 at the church. Otis Rice leads the meeting with plans for the church program. A spaghetti dinner begins at 6 30 p.m. in the church basement, served by the Joy Sunday Class chaired by Freda Hudnall.

Point Pleasant Bellemeade Eub Otis Rice Joy Freda Hudnall

Father-Son Banquet Set for Middleport Lodge 363

Middleport Lodge 363 F and A M announces its annual father son banquet for Monday at 6 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Guest speaker is Ben R. Evans junior warden of the Grand Chapter of Ohio. Tickets available from any lodge member. sons of the area and their guests are invited.

Middleport Middleport Lodge Masonic Temple Ben R. Evans Grand Chapter of Ohio

Methodist Heritage Theme Led WSCS Meeting

MIDDLEPORT The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Heath Methodist Church with the program Our Methodist Heritage. Mrs. M L French reviewed John Wesley’s life while devotions by Mrs. James Euler covered the Wesley family and the Methodist Covenant.

Middleport M. L. French Women’s Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church John Wesley French James Euler Wesley

Water Line Work Completed in Pom and City Paving Progress

Pom Mayor Virgil Sider announced completion of water and sewer line installation for Lincoln Ave and surrounding areas as the street paving project nears finish. Twelve workers were employed in laying new lines and repairing others, with local residents also hired on the city street movement. The project is funded by a federal grant, covering 75 percent of the cost with 25 percent local share.

Point Pleasant Virgil Sider Lincoln Ave Siders

Middleport PTA Makes Profit At Saturday Jitney Supper

A Middleport PTA jitney supper at Pearl Street School yielded 381.72 in profit. The ways and means committee included Willie Jo Krawiczyn, Marjorie Walburn, William Ingels, and John Fultz with Audry Davenport, Martha Dawson, and Jean Ann Bradbury on the kitchen and room mother side. Betty Ohlinger and Barbara Mullen served as co chairmen.

Middleport Middleport Pta Pearl St Willie Jo Krawiczyn Marjorie Walburn William Ingels John Fultz Ways and Means Audry Davenport Martha Dawson Jean Ann Bradbury Betty Ohlinger Barbara Mullen

Class Valkes Contribution to Meigs County Fund

Pomeroy A contribution of five dollars was given to the Meigs County Weekday Regions Education Fund Monday when the Daughters of Ruth met at the United Methodist Church. A Thanksgiving dinner was held at noon. Miss Carrie Yeanger led devotions. Get well cards were sent to Mrs. Mary Peoples, Mrs. Dessie Patterson, Mrs. C E Downie and Mrs. A V Howell.

Pomeroy Meigs County Regions Education Fund Daughters of Ruth United Methodist Church Carrie Yeanger Mary Peoples Dessie Patterson C E. W. Downie A. V. Howell

Wall Collapse Injures Middleport High Student

A six foot wall collapsed at Middleport High School injuring student James Whitlatch on Monday afternoon. He was pinned against another wall and taken to Meigs Memorial Hospital for back and shoulder injuries but released after examination showed only bruises. Emergency squad arrived at 1 23 p m after the wall tile block had been removed from the youth.

Middleport Meigs Memorial Hospital James Whitlatch

Two Deer Killed With Bow and Arrow in Mason County

Miles Darst, Mason County Conservation Officer, reports two deer killed by bow and arrow hunters in the past days. Carl J Goodall found a freshly killed doe at Chief Corn stalk Hunting Grounds and claimed the 135 pound hog dressed animal. Larry King killed an 80 pound hog dressed deer at McClintic Wildlife Hunting Grounds. Five deer have been killed by bow and arrow in the county since the season began Oct 11. Rabbit season opened in Mason and other counties Monday and will close Dec 30.

Point Pleasant Miles Darst Mason County Darst Carl J Goodall Adams Ave. Huntington Goodall Larry King New Haven MccClintic

Community group meetings schedule in WeigS County

The Catholic Women's Club will meet at 8 p m Thursday at the church. Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star will meet at 7 49 p m Friday at the temple. A 6 p m potluck supper precedes the meeting. Rock Springs Grange will gather at 7 30 p m Thursday at the hall for a program and refreshments.

Catholic Women’s Club Pomeroy Chapter Order of Astern Star Rock Springs Grange

Legion Speaker Headlines Veterans Dinner in Mason County

Joseph Neely of Sistersville, district commander of the American Legion, spoke at Mason County Post 25 Veterans Day dinner and open house in the new Legion home on Main Street. He discussed the American flag as Paul F. Thomas Jr. introduced him, with other dignitaries and post members recognized for support and service officer Del Plants honored.

Point Pleasant Joseph Neely Sistersville American Legion Mason County Legion Main St Neely Paul F. Thomas, Jr L. Curtis Saville Trinity Methodist Church Frances Darst American Legion Auxiliary Edward Ryder John Halley Lloyd Hamilton Bery Redman Fourth District of American Legion Auxiliary del Plants Denver Kennedy John Caynor William McKinney McKinney Harry Stake Edward Roeder Pomeroy Jan Brad Buxton Fay Berkley Wallie Buaer, Jr. Jackson Caynor WE. Kirk Marie Kirk Paul McDaniel Dallas Wise A. W. McKinney Mildred Garrett James R Warmon Fest Ohio Paul F. Thomas Barbara Esther Thomas Mary Swiger Richard Woodard David Woodard Helen Vickers Norman Searberry Charles Redman Sally Sandy Barry Byron C. E. Terry Ann Greer Manford Bauer Manford Lynn Leo Chovette Gloriand Donald Lewis Wood Larry Brave Jean Malereses Barbara Plants Anita Rolis Earl ¢ Mohr WS Waldia Sed Mes Bae Myre

Pavilion Topic At Point Pleasant Club Meeting

Point Pleasant Junior Woman’s Club program chair Mrs Fan Henry Jr leads the November meeting at Krodel Park BE on Tuesday at 8 pm. Guest speaker BE L Montgomery will discuss the West Virginia pavilion for the New York worlds fair. Club officers and members include Brooklyn Wallis Robert Cole and Kenneth Moore.

Point Pleasant Department of Education Krodel Park

Marriage of Mrs. Naomi M Chase and John W Howell

Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs Naomi M Chase of Rutland to Probate Judge John W Howell of Gallipolis. The ceremony was performed by Rev John W Sherman at the Presbyterian Church in Pearishburg Virginia on Nav

Rutland Naom M Chase John W. Howell Gallipolis John W. Sherman Presbyterian Church Pearishburg

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births List

Pleasant Valley Hospital reports several births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joe Pickens of Paint Pleasant and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Nibert of Hogsett. Also listed are births to Mrs Bert Parsons and Mr Al fo Mrs Guy Hill Sophia Devan H Point Pleasant and Latrietta Edmunds Ash Ty with locations Point Pleasant Hoesett.

Joe Pickens Paint Pleasant Richard Nibert Hogsett Bert Parsons Alfo Guy Hill Leon Sophia Devan Point Pleasant Hoesett

Local youth Sonny Harmon visits Norfolk weekend with family

Sonny Harmon, stationed at Norfolk VA, spent the weekend with his parents Mir and Mrs Ed Harmon on Charleston Road. The note records a family reunion time and location with Harmon family members.

Point Pleasant Sonny Harmon Norfolk Mir Ed Harmon Charleston Rd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Personals Robert Carathurs Lee Smith Pomeroy Emergency Squad Brenda Templeton Batleyan Sali Wesleyan Service Guild Racine Methodist Church Savage Building Veicgs Veviortal Hospital Donald Manuel William Cogar Walter King Alice Blennar Holzer Hospital News Paul R. Houdashelt Earl L. Balis Ravenswood James T. Custer Marvin R. Canter Jackson Jennings Wayland Timothy D. Nibert Robert S. Rees John F. Compston Wellston Welby L. Whaley Robin G. Canter Oak Hill John Bratcher Clifford G Smith Ironton Gregory C. Sheets Cheshire Melissa M. Hudson Carl N. Martin Chesapeake Porter C Stevens Raceland Julie A. Gooch Harry E. French John D. Bruffy Scott Depot Kathryn Beaver Leo G. Swisher James G. Windle Roy L. Rice Gerald R. Gills John N. Head Radcliff Michael D. Zeon Richard Scarberry Delphia Cummins Walter Hayth John H. Fleshman Deborah L. Keefer Betty Janey Lewis Lee Harry Manning Burton Craig Florence Peters Sigal C. Callicoat Theodore Simpson David Phillips Orlyn G. Wallace Norman L. Deem Gary R. Dill Sung Kyu Kim Merchants Committee N. W. Compton Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Ohio Power Co Dixie Roush Meigs Dairy Princess Paul Moore Joseph Todd la Grange Ind WSCS J. E. D. Hartinger Richard Roller M. . Dawson Leo Smith Malcolm Roller Mildred Zeigler PTA The Pomeroy National Bank Ene Smart Santas Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Weigs County the Messenger Pleasant Valley Hospital Larrietta Edmunds Ash- Ty
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