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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1972

Page

11

Meigs County Leaders Hear Federal State Aid Outline

About 100 Meigs County businessmen and officials heard a federal state task force detail aid expected over months and years amid coal mining growth. Speakers described needs in housing, water, schools, sewage, medical services and labor training plus plans for emergency medical service and village projects.

Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County James Peterson The Economic Development Administration Ohio Ken Williams Dan Robertson Ohio Bureau of Employment Richard Reed

Middleport DWI defendants face fines and jail time

James R. Pooler aged 28 of Middleport and Dale G. Winebrenner 68 of Minersville were fined 100 dollars and costs and given three days in jail after arraignment for driving while intoxicated before Mayor John Zerkle in Middleport Village Court. Other fines were assessed for left of center driving, assault and battery, disturbing the peace, public fighting and related offenses with several bonds forfeited for charges including DWI and failing to yield to police.

Middleport James R. Pooler Dale G. Winebrenner Minersville John Zerkle Middleport Village Marion D. Kesterson Pomeroy Mary E. Eblin Eileen Little Arnold R. Knight Ronald Cowan Charles W. Kerwood Gallipolis Tommy Stone C. C. Bradford Racine Wayne Payton Dexter

Mrs Seelig Is Honored At Cedar Rapids Visitor Luncheon

Mrs Lucille Seelig of Cedar Rapids Iowa was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Jack Seelig of Parkersburg West Virginia. Attending guests included Mrs Aaron Kelton Mrs Jack Fellrod Mrs Fred Rosenbaum Mrs Katie Biron Mrs Nellie Werner Mrs Betty Cline and Mrs Jack Seelig. Seeligs hosted former resident connections to Pomeroy and Middleport.

Pomeroy Jack Seelig Parkersburg W. Va Meigs Inn Mr. Seelig Lucille Seelig Cedar Rapids Iowa

Mason Man Hurt In Early Morning Ambulance Run

Harry VanMeter, 80, Mason, was transported to Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, by the Mason Emergency Squad at 8 30 a m Wednesday following a reported incident.

Mason Harry VanMeter Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis

Hobson To Speak At Annual Meet In Pomeroy

Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District plans the 29th annual banquet and meeting for Nov. 9 at Salisbury School Building. Roy Hobson of Landmark Columbus will speak. Big Bend Minstrel Association provides entertainment. dinner served by Salisbury PTA. tickets on sale Oct. 20 to Nov. 3 from listed local contacts.

Salisbury Pta Wallace Bradford George Carper Andy Cross Lauren Hoffman Virgil King David Koblentz Robert Mattox Donald Mora Roy Miller Clarence Price Homer Radford Orion Roush Tom Sayre Rex Shenefield Hiram Slanter Charles Theiss Gene Yost ACS County Extension Office Soil Constration Office

Damages Reported After Three Car West Virginia Wreck

West Virginia State Police report a three car collision at 4 55 p m on State Route 62. Wilbur VanMetre 45 West Columbia was stopped turning left when Debra North 22 Gallipolis failed to stop and rear ended his car. North then crossed left of center hitting Michael Elswick 19 Barrett damaging his car 700 while North vehicle 400 and VanMetre 150. North was taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital and cited for failure to keep vehicle under control.

Mason West Virginia Wilbur VanMetre West Columbia Debra North Gallipolis North Auto Michael Elswick Barrett W. Va Miss North Pleasant Valley Hospital New Haven Elswick VanMetre

King Cited After Wreck

Meigs County sheriff reports a Tuesday evening accident on County Road 3 in Scipio Two. Walter E. King of Albany Route 3 drove off the road into a deep ditch. no injuries but front end damage. King cited for driving while intoxicated.

Pomeroy Meigs Scipio Two Walter E. King Albany King

Long Bank Hours Set In Rutland

Rutland Friday night hours will be observed at the Rutland Branch of the Pomeroy National Bank effective Oct. 6. Main lobby and drive in hours run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., drive in 3 to 5 p.m., main lobby and drive in 5 to 7 p.m., yielding continuous service 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the western Meigs County area.

Rutland The Pomeroy National Bank William J. Hobstetter Hobstetter Meigs County

No Injuries Reported After Parking Lot Wreck

In Point Pleasant a Tuesday morning collision at Sixth and Main involved Edna Paterson and James Allen Ferrell. No injuries or citations were reported. damages were about 20 dollars to Paterson’s car and 60 dollars to Ferrell’s.

Point Pleasant Sixth Main Streets Edna Paterson Henderson James Allen Ferrell Paterson Ferrell

Homemakers Set October Meeting in Pomeroy

Pomeroy Meigs County Homemakers plan an October 12 gathering at St. Pauls Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Devotions by Mrs Eva Walker open the day. Jennifer Sheets discusses Meal Service for Various Occasions at 10 15 a.m. Garnishes by Mrs Bettie Clark at 11 a.m. potluck lunch at noon. Afternoon flower arranging by Mrs Janet Bolin. A 25 cent donation assists expenses.

Pomeroy Meigs County St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Eva Walker Jennifer Sheets Bettie Clark Gallia Janet Bolin

Two Injured In Mason County Car Crash

Henderson Mason County deputies report a one car crash on Route 35 south of Henderson at 8 30 p m. The auto driven by Ruth Boykin 48 of Columbus left the road and overturned sending Baykin and four passengers to Pleasant Valley Hospital with injuries not yet known.

Henderson Mason County Sheriff's Department Ruth Boykin Columbus

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