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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1969

Page

17

Fog Shrouds Route 124 Collision and Route 7 Mishap

Heavy fog on a Saturday early morning led to two minor accidents. Ralph O'Brien failed to see a crossing cow on Route 124 and collided with it, causing vehicle damage but no injuries. Donnie Boggs rolled over on Route 7 near Shanang Springs, escaping with minor injuries after a guardrail and ditch encounter. Albert C Keatts Jr was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Harienbach Syracse Ralph O'Brien Racine O’brien O’bren Shanang Springs Nile Club Donnie Boggs Bidwell Boggs Veterans Memoral Hospital Sherif’s Department Albert C Keatts Jr Jackson Route J

Dinosaurs wiped out by a mix of theories

The article discusses the mass extinction of dinosaurs about 7 million years ago and surveys possible causes blamed by authorities. Volcanic dust, meteorites, cosmic radiation, sunspots, disease, hormonal imbalance, heat sterilization, brain power decline, aging, and Weltschmerz are cited as speculative factors.

Mrs. Kloes Leads Circle Meeting at Trinity Church

Mrs Stella Kloes led Trinity Circle at Trinity United Church of Christ with Faith as the devotional focus. Readings included The Diary of a Bible and Give While You're Living. Plans were made to sell fraternal cakes for Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. World Community Day was announced for November with three dollar certificates donated.

Louis Reibel Lincoln Hill Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Freda Fauber Margaret Meyer

DAR Hears Constitution Program in Pomeroy

Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Grace Episcopal House in Pomeroy to discuss the Constitution. Mrs Emerson Jones presented material from the National DAR magazine stressing reading the document and preserving freedom. The gathering featured ritual led by Mrs Guy Neigler, with Mrs C M Hennesy as organist and a Star Spangled Banner sing. A discussion covered Revolutionary War veterans graves in Meigs County revealing 47 graves. District meeting announced for Sept 25 in Coshocton and magazine subscription dues were noted.

Pomeroy Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Grace Episcopal House Emerson Jones National DAR Magazine Guy Neigler Bess Sanborn C M Hennesy Mews County Patrick Sochary Registra,r Meigs County Neigler

Correction Of Meigs 4-H Platbook Planned Next Week At Agent Office

Meigs County 4 H clubs seek help to correct the platbook with Rockford Map Publishing Co representatives at the Extension Office. The schedule lists township sessions with open hours 830 am to 430 pm and 730 pm evenings, encouraging volunteers to come when not scheduled. County Extension Agent C E Blakeslee notes multiple groups may work concurrently to update property lines and elevations.

Pomeroy Meigs County Rockford Map Publishing Co Letart Lebanon Sutte Salem Orange Township Columbia Supio Rutland Township Bedford Township Chester Township Salisbury Township Olne C. E. Blakeslee

Meigs County Community Meetings and Emergency Call

Meigs County events include the Staffman Quartet at Mount Hermon Homecoming on Sept. 21 with morning services and a basket dinner, and afternoon program at 1 30 featuring Rev C Ratliff. Community groups meet weekly plus an emergency squad responded to a medical call at 75 Oliver St. Mrs Emma Bland was taken to Holzer Medical Center.

Pomeroy Car Hogie Liberty Lane Hogle Meigs General Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Mount Hermon C. Ratliff United Brethren Church Jackson Heights Pomeroy United Middleport Emma Bland Oliver St Bland Holzer Medical Center

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