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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1969

Page

5

At Wahama High School Home Economics Tops Mason

The Waldivia Ju fiter High School home economics department boosted by coppertone and white appliances loaned by Appalachian Power Co. The two room shop adds five uniquely planned cabinets automatic washer and dryer and full bath. Seventeen new Touch and Sew machines were bought by the board for vocational training. Mrs Burns notes 210 girls enrolled with ninth graders year long. Students work on matching aprons and scarves for the food labs and holiday projects.

Mason Waldivia Big Bend Pete Burris New Haven Appalachian Power Co Board of Educaton Voca

Probed by Patrol 3 Mishaps Reported Two Injured

Gallia County patrol logs three Friday evening crashes on Route 233 Route 35 and Route 7. In the worst, a pickup driven by 22 year old Oak Hull ran off the road into a creek injuring Anthony Adkins 1 and James Gray 16. The driver was cited for driving left of center. Two minor accidents on Route 35 involved Thomas Allee 17 and Worley Tedrow 28 with no injuries. A third minor collision near Crown involved Dale Saunders 17 and Harlen Waugh 18 with no injuries. In Point Pleasant Mrs Maxine Nibert reported on the state convention in Clarksburg at Mason County Democratic Women meeting.

Gallipolis Ohio State Highway Patrol Gallia County Route 233 Route 141 Denver Adkins Oak Hull Anthony Adkins James Gray Cal. Hull Gathpols Municipal Court Thomas Allee Worley Tedrow Dayton Tedrow Alle Vehieles Crown Dale Saunders Gallpolis Point Pleasant Maxine Nibert Clarksburg Mason County

Eastern Star Auction Seeks Items For Charity

The Order of the Eastern Star held an auction on the courthouse lawn at 1 pm to raise funds for project taxes. Proceeds come from items donated by figures including President Nixon and Ronald Reagan, with other named celebrities listed. Volunteers invite more stems donations via local chapter officers in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Order of the Eastern Star Wall Nixon Agnew Robert Byrd Jennig Randolph Ken Hechler Ronald Reagan Joey Bishop Johnny Carson Minne Pearl Jacke Oblinger Willie Irene Ryan Beverly Hillbilies Jim Nabors Gomer Pyle Regis Philbon Jasper Jay) Casto Mary Casto David Frazier Joe Patterson Edith Simpsons

Loyal Pals Class Hosts Dinner for Loyal Women

Middleport Church event honors Loyal Women's Class members including oldest member Mrs Manvera Childers and longest member Mrs Dayd Farmer. Guests received roses as a dinner precedes program featuring songs, a humorous poem, and reminiscences of Floyd Star and Edgar Guest.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Manvera Childers Dayd Farmer William Reynolds George Chilis Yar, Reynolds Mildred? Hawley Pear Reynolds Doarman Chester Erwin Nan Moore Floyd Star Michigan Edgar Guest Erwin Reva Beach Marilyn Bishop Childs Ida Childs Farmer Leota Hawley Ernest Lallance Neva Fratt Reynolds Beulah Roush Carrie Smyth Audrey Swett Lena Wolfe Yvonne Moore Effie Montgomery Hila Reuter Otho Watts C H Rickman Virgina Lavern Nina Brand Akron

Meigs PTA Council Hears Safety Talk By Pomeroy Officer

Meigs County PTA Council held its first session of the new school year at Salem Center Elementary. Lew Crew, Pomeroy police officer, spoke on safety patrols and playground supervision. 41 members attended. an executive meeting is set for Nov. 13 at 7:39 p.m. at Mrs. Leo Crew’s home in Pomeroy.

Meigs Pta Council Pomeroy Salem Center Meigs County PTA Leo Crew Charles King Richard Vaughan Mac] Barton Lew Crew Pome Roy Megs County Pomerly Safety Patrol Washington, D. C Rutland Elementary Wits Council Qlip Robert Wood Pan Katherine Mitchell Salem Center Pta

Water District Awaits Final Health OK to Begin Service

Tuppers Plains Chester Water District, built for 4.41 million, awaits final word from the Ohio Department of Health on water sample testing before starting operation in Meigs and Athens Counties. Final samples have been sent. approval expected soon. The system serves schools and communities, with strict private well separation requirements for customers who keep private supplies.

Tuppers Plains Tuppers Plains-Chester Oma Department of Health Meigs Athens Lindsay Lyons Departments of Health State Health Department Lyons State Department of Health Department

Fines and bonds forfeited in Meigs County Court session

Meigs County Court heard 15 fines and four bonds forfeited under Judge Frank Porter Jr. Bonds totaled 1730 for Kenneth Marian, 2750 for Edward Parker, and 2250 for Roy Hammon. Fines ranged for multiple defendants including Benne Stover and Marvin Gilmore at 10 dollars plus costs, with several others in the 10 to 147 dollar range. Court reviewed distribution of totals to state and county funds, with overall sums listed.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank Porter Jr Kenneth Marian Edward Parker Speed Roy Hammon Glousier Unsafe Benne Stover Rodney Marvin Gilmore Terry Brewer Portland Wiha Pike Dayton Fred Chapman Coolvile Elsie

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