Underground Railroad routes through Meigs and area towns
Historical account details slave escape routes in southeastern Ohio during the 1800s. It notes key stations along New Lima Road from Rutland to Athens County, with Quaker involvement, hidden houses, signal networks, and specific helpers such as Hamilton Carr and guide Timothy Smith.
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Beulah Jones Meigs
Ohio
Canada
Freedom
Underground
Meigs County
Vinton
Gallia
Rutland
New Lima Road
Pageville
Harrisonville
Athens County
Underground Railroad
Nada Townsend
Mason County
Hamilton Carr
Leading Creek
Carr
Timothy Smith
Silver Run
Columbus
Jones Landing
Middleport
Smith Landing
Rutland Two
Salem Two
Horace Holt Reed
Cruising the Strip Still Draws Fans of Car Culture
On Van Nuys Boulevard crowds of up to 25 000 people aged 14 to 30 cruise on warm nights. Teenagers mingle watch cars and swap stories while officers say the scene reflects California car culture of the era with flashy vans and customized rides drawing attention and status.
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Mike Newhinney
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Robin
van Nuys Boulevard
Earth
Cadillac
Shawn
van Nuys
California
Tom Hayes
Are Those Toys Safe Here s Tips
Consumer Product Safety Commission advises shoppers to check for sharp edges small parts and rigid wires and to avoid toys with removable parts for young children. Follow age guidance protect ears and consider a child s abilities. Demonstrate safe use supervise play and note repair needs.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Cooperating Family Lets Children Run Home Meals
AP Newsfeatures describes Eleanor Berman who after divorce moved to New York with her Stamford, Connecticut family. Her children aged 10 to 15 helped plan menus shop and cook, turning demanding duties into shared chores and prompting a book about cooperative family living.
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New York
Eleanor Berman
New York City
Stamford
Athens Children's Theater Wins $3000 Ohio Arts Grant
The Athens Children's Theater receives a $3000 grant from the Ohio Arts Council to fund regional theater outreach and a touring production this spring. ACT president Mary Jageman notes funds also cover attending performances, Saturday classes resuming Jan 7, and limited tours of lab productions for youth through eighth grade and high school students. contact 592-2123 for details.
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Athens Children's Theater
Ohio Arts Council
Mary Jageman
ACT
Jageman
Terrier Wins Obstacle Course at Fun Night
The Athens Training Club held a fall program with a fun night. Duke the wire-haired fox terrier won the heeling obstacle course, handled by Pat Skinner of Athens. Other trophies went to Eban, Patti Davis-Wolf, Bernie Spaulding, Shirley Cavote, and Mike McCune in various classes.
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Athens
Duke
Pat Skinner
Eban
Patti Davis-Wolf
Albany
Bernie Spaulding
the Plains
Baron
Shirley Cavote
Oso
Mike McCune
Rockbridge
King
Bernine Spaulding
Central Ohio Kennel Club
Columbus
Kathrin Foster
Parkersburg
Felicity
Boxford
Faust Speaker at Thanksgiving Service at Glouster First Baptist
Dr. Floyd Faust of Columbus was guest speaker at the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service held at Glouster First Baptist Church. He led hymns on accordion before delivering a message. The service featured pastors from multiple churches and an ecumenical choir with piano by Mrs. Lucy Harvey.
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Vera Beegle
Delores Cleland
Garnet Ervine
Glouster
Floyd Faust
Columbus
Glouster First Baptist Church
Faust
Broad Street Christian Church
Jessie Roberts
Michael
Kehmer
Holy Cross
Senior Schedule Announced at Pomeroy Junior High Center
The Senior Citizens Center at the Pomeroy Junior High School building lists weekly activities. Tuesday offers Christmas crafts and blood pressure testing from 10 to noon along with chorus practice. other days include Social Security advisory, a Columbia Gas program, games, long sessions, horseshoes, knitting, crocheting, art, and bowling with daily lunch from noon to 12:45.
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Pomeroy
Meigs Senior Citizens Center
Columbia Gas Co
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the Messenger
Athens, Ohio
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Messenger
Beulah Jones
Joy Stilley
AP Newsfeatures
Ms. Berman
Tom
Eric
John Tritipo
Joe Tritipo
E. State St
Bob Wilson
Yb Wilson Jr
Theater Group
Terrier
Athens Lions
Bill Bellamy
Athens Lions Club
Bellamy
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
C&soe
Energy Services Department
Lions Club
Sportsman
Church of the Good Shepherd
University Terrace
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Senior Citizen Club
Oh-Kan
Oh- Kan Coin Club
Mill Street
Racine
First Baptist Church
Roderick Grimm
Missionary Society
Methodist Women
Mcarthur
The
United Methodist
Long Bottom
Methodist Church
Meigs
Columbus Rd
Ronald E Riviere
C. W. Béal
G. J. Stombaugh
the Riviere Center
E. Livingston Ave
Poronal Lane
Dr. Riviere
Jessie W. Ley
Union Street
Robertson
Roxbury
Royal Scot
Burlington House
Lee
Westpoint Pepperell
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