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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1969

Page

6

Legion Auxiliary Initiates 10 New Members in Meigs County

In Meigs County the Legion Auxiliary welcomed ten new members during a Drew Webster Post meeting. The roster included Mrs. James Thomas, Mrs. John Boyd, Mrs. Virginia Burger, Mrs. Lloyd Weigin, Mrs. Helen Alithoin, Mrs. Cleaner Bates, and three junior members Rebecca Timsh Jane Agoniien Connnhy. Leaders noted a high membership rate and plans for a program focusing on civil defense and rehabilitation with a gift exchange and social events at Athens Meat House.

Pomeroy American Lemon Anvillaries Meigs County Drew Webster Post Auxts Tuerlay Ty James Thomas Dur Nebbert Ait Les Howarth Lips Heney Bentley John Boyd Virginia Burger Lloyd Weigin Helen Alithoin Bates Rebecca Timsh Janes Athens UN Civil Defense Wso William Smith Tazel Kale Kennedy Evia

Christmas Shopping Battle Through the Bend

Beulah Jones records a lively, humorous look at the Christmas shopping frenzy and the different shopper types from elves to lookers. She recalls the scramble before the holiday, the stress of choosing gifts, and the scene at stores as shoppers rush to finish purchases before closing.

Armgeddon Leek Minnie Christmas Mountain

River Town Landmark Eagle at the Post Office Door

A feature begins in The Messenger inviting readers to identify local sights. The River Town Landmark shows an eagle statue above the Middleport Post Office door, marking the start of a regular recognition series.

River Town Middleport

Commissioners skip meeting due to Columbus convention

Pomeroy Meigs County Commissioners will not transact business Tuesday while attending the state commissioners convention in Columbus. Robert Clark and Warden Ours plan to attend. The commissioner's office remains open but regular meeting is not conducted. Also noted are divorce actions for Horjd South Racine, Rae Lucie Diehl Racine.

Pomeroy Meigs County Columbus Robert Clark Warden Ours

Three Elected To Dairy Service Board Of Directors For Meigs

Three individuals, Dale Kautz, James Meredith, and Edson Roush, were elected to the Meigs Dairy Service Unit board at the annual meeting held at Meigs High School cafeteria. Oris Roush was re elected to a two year term as Meigs County director of the Central Ohio Breeding Association. Remaining holdover directors N Sheneheld Harold Carnahan Edison Hylton Earl Dean and Jon Colwell continue until term expirations. David Koolentz is president with Jon Hollen vice president James Meredith secretary and Wayde Roush treasurer. The group directs dairy testing artificial insemination and extension educational programs in Meigs County. The meeting was part of the Agri Business Outlook Meeting with 25 leaders in attendance. The statewide testing shift begins Jan 1 under Ohio Age Services Inc. for cost savings and improved wages and services.

Pomahuy Meigs Dairy Service Unit Meigh School Caluteria Dale Kautz James Meredith Edson Roush Oris Roush Meigs County Central Ohio Breeding Associasies Roush Lime N Sheneheld Harold Carnahan Edison Hylton Earl Dean Nease Jon Colwell David Koolentz Jon Hollen Secretar Wayde Roush Jieaders Paul Thwina

Fines Levyed By Porter Court Session in Pomeroy

In Meigs County Court Friday Judge Frank Porter levied ten fines including Samuel Salem for stop sign violation at ten dollars and Arnold Miller for following too closely at ten dollars plus costs. Other defendants faced speeding, improper passing and vehicle registration charges with varying fines and costs. One assault charge was dismissed. bond forfeitures included several individuals for spotlighting and speeding.

Pomeroy Tye Sunde Meigs Frank Porter Samuel Salem Roy Arnold Miller Oakland Sis Buddy Gene Kuta New Haven Keith Searles Bremen Emerson Bing Gallipolis Speed SIU Patricia, Hennessy Ralph Wells Long Bottom Pansy Jordan Homier Russell Hal Joseph Jlarr Otway Garry Callicoat Wayne Rex iLittle Hocking James Will

Obscene Calls Traced and Prosecuted in Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant, C P Telephone Company reports 14 arrests and 10 convictions under a state law against obscene and annoying phone calls. Prosecutors cite fines, jail terms, and bonds. cases include adults and juveniles. Experts note technological aids aid tracing, urging consent for use and cooperation with law enforcement to curb such calls.

Point Pleasant C&p Telephone Company Robert Bulner TRE Ciscomers Viola Vioaafors Buts Ghee Charleston Butcher

Karen Sue Smith Birthday Party Honors in Pleasant

Peggy King honors her daughter Karen Sue Smith at a tenth birthday party in Point Pleasant Mes. Guests include Drs. Ted Swartz Jin and Teddy, Phyllis King, Michael and Keith, Mrs. Becky Roush, Pamela Herdman, Pammie Hart, Eric Mortis, Debbie, Yalanda, Michael King, Doug Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert King, the honoree, Kate Sue King, and Peggy King. Door prize won by Teddy Swartz. games prizes awarded to Jan Swartz, Phyllis King, Paul Herdman, and Karen Smith. Refreshments served.

Point Pleasant Mes Peggy King Letari Karen Sue Smit Teddy Swartz Jan Swartz Phyllis King Paul Herdma Karen Smith Drs Ted Swartz Jin Teddy Michael Keith Becky Roush Pamela Herdman Pammie Hart Eric Mortis Debbie Yalanda Michael King Doug Smith Herbert King Kate Sue King

Civil Action Filed Over Promissory Note Debts

Robert V. Haggerty Nora McKean and Elmer Caldwell doing business as H R Firestone Dealer filed in Point Pleasant circuit court against Emery and Delphine Starling of Lakin seeking judgment with costs and interest on a promissory note for 511.76 dollars. In a separate action Commercial Banking and Trust Company seeks judgment of 1340.20 dollars with interest and costs on a note from Joseph Cole of West Columbia.

Point Pleasant Robert V. Haggerty John and Nora McKean Elmer Caldwell DBA H R. Firestone Dealer Emery Delphine L. Starling Lakin Commercial Banking and Trust Company Joseph Cole West Columbia

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