McGovern and Humphrey urge wage-price board and fair deal
In separate Labor Day speeches in Ohio Senators McGovern and Humphrey called for a federal wage-price stabilization board to start when Nixon’s 90 day freeze ends. McGovern urged an excess profits tax and immediate end to Vietnam war, while Humphrey advocated public service jobs and aid to cities.
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Associated Press
Ohio
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
McGovern
United Auto Workers
Chippewa Lake
Medina
Humphrey
United Rubber Workers
Barberton
Minnesota
Southeast Asia
South Dakota
Treasury
Odd Fellows Plan Outing At Keraland
The Odd Fellows of Mason and Jackson counties schedule a September 12 gathering at Keraland Kaiser Aluminum Plant recreation area. An afternoon of fellowship begins at 2 p.m. with a large 4 p.m. picnic meal as families of four lodges expected to attend.
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Point Pleasant
Odd Fellows
Mason and Jackson Counties
Kaiser Aluminum Plant
Keraland
Rebekah
Cottageville
Ripley
Ravenswood
Pomeroy Firemen Parade and Barbecue Mark Labor Day
Pomeroy volunteers held a Labor Day parade with high school bands baton twirlers and area fire departments including Point Pleasant National Guard units. The day featured a chicken barbecue and a teen dance, drawing a large crowd along Main Street.
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Pomeroy
National Guard
Point Pleasant
Eastern
Southern
Meigs
Judy Riggs
Softball Tournament Planned at Thurman Field
Holzer Medical Center sponsors a slow pitch single elimination softball tournament on Sept 11 12 at Thurman field with a $10 entry fee. Team drawing occurs Sept 9 at 6 p.m. Benefits go to the Holzer Medical Center Recreation Committee. Contact Don Shaw for details.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Medical Center
Thurman
Don Shaw
First
Cedar Street
Mishaps Probed After Labor Day Weekend Crashes
Pomeroy Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reported two traffic accidents Sunday near Route 124. George Deem, 71, drove off the road at a curve hitting a bridge with no injuries. Clinton Orr, 66, rolled over a 40 foot embankment into shallow water. he crawled out and was treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Dorcas
George Deem
Sheriff's Department
Clinton Orr
Orr
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Women’s Lib Catches Fire in Tyrone Fire Department
Fire Chief Bryan Albright and Civil Defense Director Gordon Jeffries welcome women into Tyrone Oklahoma fire service. Jeffries notes women show interest in operating fire trucks and acting faster than men tied to other jobs. They will begin training soon. Exports rise Israel diamond exports for first half 1971 at 126.5 million, up 27 percent.
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Tyrone, Okla
Bryan Albright
Civil Defense
Gordon Jeffries
Panhandle
Jeffries
Albright
Israel
Two Youths Guests Of Rotary In Middleport
Meigs County youths Anita Fultz and Duane Will of Meigs Local High School spoke at the Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Club dinner at the Heath United Methodist Church. They covered the three week Ohio Youth Choir Europe tour and upcoming events at the Ohio State Fair and Mershon Auditorium. Viet Nam veteran and Pomeroy native David Kuhn also attended. club president C E Blakeslee led the meeting.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Ohio
Middleport-Pomeroy
Heath United Methodist Church
Anita Fultz
Duane Will
Meigs
Europe
Mershon Auditorium
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
L. F. McComas
Will
David Kuhn
Robert Kuhn
Pomeroy
C. E. Blakeslee
Area Women Active At Ohio Fair
Rutland residents Mrs. James Carpenter of Coolville and Mrs. Homer Parker of Rutland, members of the Rutland Friendly Gardeners Club, attended the Ohio State Fair flower show and judging in Columbus. Carpenter, Ohio Homemaker of the Year, appeared on WLW TV and spoke on ecology and club activities. She presented awards at the wool style revue and spoke at the All Electric Bake-A-Rama winners, with multiple appearances scheduled. She stayed with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simpkins, Lincoln Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
James Carpenter
Coolville
Homer Parker
Rutland Friendly Gardeners Club
Columbus
Carpenter
Ohio
Wlw-Tv
Bob Braun
Bill Zipf
Chet Long
Charles Simpkins
Lincoln Village
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes
Hospital notes list numerous patients from Point Pleasant and surrounding towns who were admitted or dismissed. The report mentions families and a holiday weekend visit by the Hill family to Williamstown for the McKenna reunion at Tomlinson Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hill
Tommy
Middleport
Brady Hill
Marietta
Harold McKenna
Williamstown
W. Va
Hill
McKenna
Tomlinson Park
Busy Days Flower Show At Rutland School
Rutland Friendly Gardeners host Busy Days flower show at Rutland Elementary School. public viewing 2 to 7 pm. free admission. entries open 9 to 11 am. judging 12:30 pm under standard judging. judges include Mrs. Frank Christy. many classes for horticulture and artistic arrangements. junior categories available.
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Rutland
Rutland Friendly Gardeners
Frank Christy
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Garden Club
William Willford
Larry Edwards
Gladiola
Willford
James Carpenter
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Don Reed Ox
Bob Baur
Complete Insurance Service
Reed & Baur Inc
Athens
Rotary
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Arthur McCoy
Henderson
Charles Warner
Robertsburg
William Woomer
Charles Hill
Minnie Wheatcraft
David Woodyard
Paul Allinder
Godfrey Moore
Nicky Weaver
John Morrow
Bernard Lamp
Shane Shields
Letart
Warren Woody
Huntington
Harry Plantz
Leon
Bobby Roush
Glendale Rutan
Buffalo
Lyle Austin
Gallipolis Ferry
Glen Goodman
Pamela Whittington
Charles Westmoreland
Donald Martin
Thomas Durst
Charles Willett
Emil Martin
Mandy Capehart
Howard Jeffers
Tyllie Roush
Calvin Engel
Howard Birchfield
Richard Fetty, Jr
Bill Williamson
East State Street
Jaynes
Jones
Congress
Riviera
Electra
Skylark
Lata Stat AD Cadillac Co
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