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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1966

Page

8

Mrs Moeller Promotes Beautification Effort in Middleport

Mrs Walter Moeller spoke to more than 50 Meigs County garden club members at the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church about national support for beautification led by Mrs Lyndon B Johnson. She credited Mrs John Kennedy with launching the movement and noted Ts progress, including roses at Union Station and a tulip park dedicated by Princess Margaret. A question period addressed billboard removal at East Main Street entrance into Pomeroy.

Middleport Walter Moeller Meigs County Garden Club Middleport First John Kennedy White House Johnson Washington Jack Robson East Main St Pomeroy Moeller Horky The United States Historical Society William Morris Middleport Garden Club Meigs County Garden Club Walter H. Moeller

Mason JP Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement Count

Mason County Circuit Court heard embezzlement charges with A M Goodwin changing his plea to guilty for embezzling 2355 in state funds. Judge James Thompson scheduled pre sentence investigation for November 4. Goodwin represented by Raymond Musgrave.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace Mason County A. M. Goodwin Lewis District

Pomeroy Village Council Tables Finances and Fines

Pomeroy Village Council approved moving 1602.32 from the parking meter fund to the street repair bond retirement fund to cover part of a 10,000 project from five years ago and to pay final two 1,000 notes on the newest fire truck. An ordinance for nuisance noise fines with cars received first reading. Bids will be sought for 1000 feet of 2.5 inch fire hose and 1.5 inch nozzle.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Village Council

Meetings In Meigs Community Notices

The Catholic Women's Club schedules an 8 p.m. meeting Thursday in Sacred Heart Church auditorium with a 7:45 rosary in the sanctuary. Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters convene Thursday evening at Mrs. Adam Ebersbach's home. Laurel Cliff Better Health Club marks its anniversary with a 6:30 p.m. potluck at Mrs. Charles R. Karr Sr.'s home.

Catholic Women's Club Sacred Heart Church Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters Adam Ebersbach Laurel Cliff

Passenger Injured In 1 Car Wreck

A passenger, Jack Cornell, 22, of Portland Route 1, was injured in a one car accident on Racine Bashan Road. He was treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital and released after examination. Driver Roger Carl Brewer, 19, Portland, was charged with driving while intoxicated. The car, owned by Lonnie Dailey, sustained heavy damage after Brewer, traveling at high speed, lost control on loose gravel and struck an embankment.

Pomeroy Racine - Bashan Jack Cornell Portland Racine Veterans Memorial Hospital Roger Carl Brewer Lonnie Dailey Meigs County

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Summary

Hospital notes list patients and dismissals from Pleasant Valley Hospital including Mrs. Owen Dalton Gallipolis Ferry Mrs. Howard Greenlee Point Pleasant Mrs. Charles Stone Leon Burke Allinder Point Pleasant Roosevelt Mounts Vinton Lloyd W Ne ville Apple Grove Dismissed William Roush John Shigley

Owen Dalton Gallipolis Ferry Howard Greenlee Point Pleasant Charles Stone Leon Burke Allinder Roosevelt Mounts Vinton Lloyd W. Neville Apple Grove Cornelia M. Goff Gallipolis Fred Kemper Ashland Ray Thomas Rio Grande Edward Covey Lansing Robert Hawk Chester Orville Williams William Durst Phillip Howard Oak Hill Brycel David B. Barnhart Louise Haws Eldon Kraeuter Racine Allen Norris Iron

Woman and child injured in Gallipolis incidents

Mrs. Cornelia M. Goff age 72 of 68 Chillicothe Road Gallipolis slipped in her bathroom and broke a hip. Pamela Lynn Camden age 9 of Bidwell Route 2 fell from a pony and fractured her left elbow. Both were treated at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Cornelia M. Goff Chillicothe Rd Pamela Lynn Camden Joe W. Camden Jr Bidwell Holzer Hospital

Nigerian Speaker Discusses Life and Religions at Missionary Meet

John Audine of Nigeria, a Ohio University student, spoke Monday night at Middleport First Baptist. He described his country and religions, noting 24 Nigerian students at Ohio colleges. Plans were made for World Community Day activities and health and clothing kit projects.

Middleport John Audine Nigeria West Africa B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society United Council of Church Women Richard Owen Middleport Baptist Church Rio Grande Baptist Church White Cross Bacone School Mather School

Postmaster Exam Deadline for Point Pleasant Noted

Officials of the U S Civil Service Commission announce applications for the Point Pleasant postmasters examination are due October 25. The salary is 7665 dollars yearly. Applicants need at least three years of experience, with education substituting for part of it, and must pass a written test.

Point Pleasant U. S. Civil Service Commission

Trick or Treat Night Set For Halloween in Mason

Mason council designated Halloween trick or treat night for Oct 31 from 6 to 7 30 p m. Parents face liability for juvenile damage. Village curfew remains 10 p m. Delinquent water bills due by Oct 15 with $5 reconnection fee. Ladies Auxiliary of Mason fire department will host Oct 19 X ray unit visit at city building.

Mason Ladies Auxiliary Mason Fire Department

Meigs General Hospital Admits Several Patients

Meigs General Hospital admitted Carolyn Buckley Middleport Sam Yates Racine Margaret Roush Mason W Va John Taylor Racine Juanita Blankenship Golda Rice.

Carolyn Buckley Middleport Sam Yates Racine Margaret Roush Mason W. Va John Taylor Juanita Blankenship Golda Rice

Three Point Pleasant Lawyers Attend Fairmont Bar Meeting

Three Point Pleasant attorneys S. D. Littlepage prosecutor Ray Musgrave and Don Kingery attended a bar association meeting in Fairmont West Virginia.

Point Pleasant S. D. Littlepage Ray Musgrave Don Kingery Bar Association Fairmont W. Va

Births Reported at Holzer Hospital Across Several Families

A list of new arrivals from Holzer Hospital includes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Richard L Pullin of St Albans and a son for Mr and Mrs Pearl Jones of West Columbia among numerous other newborns. Names tied to towns such as Gallipolis Point Pleasant Oak Hill and Jackson appear with parents and in many cases infants or mothers listed by surname only.

Richard L. Pullin St. Albans Pearl Jones West Columbia

Committees Named For New Haven Halloween Carnival

The New Haven PTA announces co chairmen Mrs Carl Gibbs and Mrs Jack Needs for the annual Halloween Carnival to be held Oct 28 and 29. Booths open at 6 pm except refreshment at 5 pm. Committee lists include kitchen sewing shop flower shop and many other support groups with numerous chairmen and volunteers.

New Haven PTA Carl Gibbs Jack Needs Kenneth Thompson John T. Reitmire Ralph Sayre Herman

Two-County Union School Set Oct LI

The Mason-Jackson Labor Council and Institute for Labor Studies WVU announce a Union Leadership Academy fall semester for union members in the two county area. Courses on labor history begin Oct. 11 at 7 30 p m at Point Pleasant High School for eight weeks led by Stanley M Hostler. Fee is 5 dollars with materials included. Contact Ed Hudnall or Jack Roach in Point Pleasant for details.

Point Pleasant Mason - Jackson Labor Council Afl-Cio Union Leadership Academy Two County Institute For Labor Studies West Virginia University Point Pleasant High School Stanley M. Hostler Charleston Ed Hudnall Lincoln Ave Jack Roach Park Dr

Southern and Rutland bands share second at Marietta Band-O-Rama

In Marietta, Southern High School directed by Robert Shaver and Rutland High School led by James Garner both earned second place in Class A parade and field maneuvers respectively. Walnut Band of Millersport took first in both events, following prior wins in Zanesville. Eastern High School also participated.

Middleport Southern High School Rutland High School Marietta Southern Band Robert Shaver Rutland James Garner Walnut Millersport Zanesville

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes list individuals including Lydia Ebersbach and James White of Pomeroy. Jennie Hawley also of Pomeroy. James Thomas and Lorena Ault of Middleport. Virginia Pierce of Middleport. Charles Williams of New Haven West Virginia. William Buckley and Daisy Swick. Mrs. Michael Capehart and daughter. and Mrs. Paul Karr and son.

Jennings Bias Tina Kay Church Clyde Cooper Clyde Dunlap Jr Male Elliott Buddy Joe Fowler Albert Jewell David R. King Norman Millican Earl E. Neal Letha Riley James Shepherd George M. Snodgrass E. B. White Charles W. Williams Lydia Ebersbach Pomeroy James White Jennie Hawley James Thomas Middleport Lorena Ault Virginia Pierce Charles Williams New Haven W. Va William Buckley Daisy Swick Michael Capehart Paul Karr

Play or Round E Equipment Purchase Is Approved

NEW HAVEN The New Haven PTA approved buying new seats and chain for playground swing sets. The budget for 1966 67 includes two parties for children Halloween and Valentine, magazines, paper, an automatic timer and signal system, a copying machine and a used piano. Patrols were appointed by Principal Mrs Burrell Dawson led by Donald Machair captain with John Burris Bruce Russell and others. Refreshments served by Wayne Gibbeaut and Mrs Roger Wallett.

Burrell Dawson Donald Machair John Burris Bruce Russell Ricky Hesson Jeff Haymaker Richard Fox Donnie Dye Jason Ingels Lawrence Weaver Charles Wood Jermetta Knapp Debra Rickard Jane Jeffers Cindi Haggerty Jane

Jacobs Observe 30th Wedding Anniversary In Middleport

Middleport residents celebrate the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jacobs with an open house hosted by daughters Judy Fraser and Linda Jacobs. Guests from Columbus Racine Raine, Rutland, New Haven W Va, Brooklyn N Y and others share refreshments.

Middleport Dale Jacobs Judy Fraser Linda Jacobs Cecil Hoffman Charles Hughes Columbus Henry Roush Mildred Roush Racine Ronald Jacobs Rutland Henry Millicon Marshall McMillion Harold Evans Ernie Fraser Alice Kirby William Folmer New Haven W. Va

Woman's Club Tea Held In New Haven

The New Haven Woman's Club hosted its annual tea at Mrs. Kermit Ford's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Paul Scally Mrs. Roba G. Greene and Mrs. Mark Ward. Tea and coffee were served by Mrs. Karl Wiles and Mrs. Billy Ray Ward, and red carnation corsages were given to officers. Guests included Mrs. A. L. Sprouse Mrs. Donald Bumgardner Mrs. David R. Simon ton Mrs. Carl Fallara Mrs. E. L. Biffle Mrs. Jack Feick and Mrs. Herman Layne.

New Haven A. L. Sprouse Donald Bumgardner David R. Simonton Carl Fallara E. L. Biffle Jack Feick Herman Layne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Moeller American Association George Anderson Morris Nellie Zerkle James Titus E. O. Tewksbury Anderson J. E. Harley Mason JP Leach Danny Wamsley Robert Isabelle Sutton Roy Lane H. H. Rayburn Rayburn Wendell Williams Bert A. Stover Wayne Kincaid Jr Williams National Credit Corp Richard A Harriet Jean Woodyard Athens National Bank Certificate OF Deposit Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Athens Athens National Bank Bobcat West Union Street South Court Street Richland Avenue Meigs Pleasant Valley Hospital William Roush, John Shigley Rhoda Hall Elizabeth Slavin Fred Gibbs Granville Miss Hall State Baptist Project Charles Bennett Lawrence Bing Nora Hamilton Dewey Richardson Gerald Anthony Owen Milton Hood Lera Jones John Fultz Pearl Hoffman Winnie White Isabelle Toy Slavin Isabelle Winebrenner Beulah White Leo Russell John Werner Kathryn Werner Meigs General Hospital Holzer Hospital News D. Roush Gerald Clark Frank Young, Jr Lesley Roush Vernon Smith Charles Roush Chester Weaver Henry Buck, Jr James Roush William Powell Jess Able Wayne Capehart Lewis Summers Robert Layne John Ferguson Gene Athey Samuel Halstead David Roush Harold Rose Ritchie Bird Luther Smith Robert Dye Jack Hess James Hag Blake M» Wander John F. Kwash Dwight Sayre Kenneth Holbrook Harold Bumgardner William Russell Joe Paugh Meigs L Nits Eastern High School New Ald Bumgardner Robert Herndon John Jacobs John Celestine Cordero Brooklyn, N. Y GMC Pomeroy, Ohio
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