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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1974

Page

3

Chillco Days End During Weekend Celebration in Wellston

Wellston Chillco Days drew large crowds with a burial of the time vault on Monument Square, a Frick-Gallagher Manufacturing Co tug-of-war win, tricycle races, and run-offs led by Mandy Peters. A mayoral reception, Queens Luncheon, bowling, and Ohio University Appalachian Green Parks singers followed. The Grand Parade drew 200 plus entries with band, float, and group awards noted.

Wellston Monument Square Frick-Gallagher Manufacturing Co Mindy Peters Kevin Henderson Eric Hougland Stephanie Ervin Tonya Chillco Appalachian Green Parks Singers Ohio University Ohio Avenue Joe Kelley Marco Tarbaby West Broadway South Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street Jackson High School Oak Hill Unioto Band Vinton County High School Jackson Cadet Band Allensville Wild Wrangler Girl Scout Troop 1189 Rotary Club Wellston City Parks

$114 000 Price Tag On School For Pomeroy Hall

Pomeroy villagers faced a $114 000 asking price as Meigs Local School Board offered the former Pomeroy High School for sale. Council weighed other options and awaited official word before action. Local notices also described open houses, fire department matters, parking and traffic changes, fund-raising permits, and community events across Meigs County.

Becky Mallory Messenger Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Meigs Local District School Board Pomeroy Village Weed Wholesale Co Meigs Bob Hoeflich Spring Avenue

Historical Society Elects Officers in Pomeroy Meeting

The Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society elected officers and directors at the Meigs Museum on Butternut Avenue. Re elected officers include C. E. Blakeslee president and Mrs. James Sheets vice president with other named officers and trustees. A guest speaker from Campus Martius Museum, Catherine Remsey, praised the new mini theater and education impact. Donations to the museum were announced and an upcoming Ohio Genealogy Society event noted.

Pomeroy Meigs County Patrick Lochary Ashley Blakeslee Annie Chapman George Genheimer Mike Gerlach Fred Goeglein Charles Catherine Remsey Campus Martius Museum Marietta Julia Bean Gallipolis Racine Eric Bentz Molly Barringer Letart Lucille Smith Curtis Massachusetts Walter Leimsheimer Cincinnati Ohio Genealogy Society Ohio University Athens Keith Ashley

Harrisonville Halloween Party Set

Harrisonville planning a Halloween party at the school on Oct. 30 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m replacing trick or treat night. Harrisonville children only. prizes and candy sacks provided. Donations of candy or bags welcome via school or pickup contacts Mrs Helena Riggs or Mrs Esther Scraggs.

Meigs Harrisonville Helena Riggs Esther Scraggs John Redovian

Gun Shoots Held Sundays by Union Ridge Coon Hunters

McArthur Union Ridge Coon Hunters Association plans gun shoots each Sunday at 1 p.m. at the club house on Vinton County Road 5 Union Ridge. Signs posted off Route 90 on County Road 30. Food served. Association not responsible for property loss or accidents.

McArthur Union Ridge Coon Hunters Association Vinton County Union Ridge Sings

Mrs. Gaylord Returns Home From Minnesota Visit

Mrs. Robert Gaylord of Bloomington Minnesota returns home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Raybould at 537 Fairview Street She came to be with her mother who had surgery at Mount St Mary Hospital

Nelsonville Robert Gaylord Bloomington Minn Jack Raybould Fairview St Mount St. Mary Hospital

Community Meeting Schedule for Chauncey Millfield and Trimble

A series of weekly youth and church activities are listed: Chauncey Girl Scouts at 4 p.m Tuesday Chauncey Chi Rho at 6 30 p m Tuesday Millfield CYF at 7 30 p m Tuesday Chauncey Official Board at 7 30 p m Tuesday Greens Run Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Wednesday Trimble CYF 7 30 p m Wednesday Chauncey Friendship Class 7 30 p m Wednesday Chauncey Adult Choir 7 45 p m Wednesday Chauncey Junior Choir 6 30 p m Thursday Millfield Junior Choir 6 30 p m Trimble Adult Choir 7 30 p m Thursday.

Chauncey Girl Scouts Chauncey Greens Run Trimble Millfield

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