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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

Page

8

Meigs County Housing Loan Meeting Draws 250

About 250 Meigs County residents attended an evening meeting in Pomeroy to discuss federal housing loans. Officials from Farmers Home Administration and FHA outlined loans to 125,000 to 215,000 for housing units, with no down payment and local contractors showing plans and models from Tri County Homes and Swift Homes.

Bealeh Jones Farmers Home Administration Pomeroy Junior High School Russell England James McDorman Milton Roush Minersville Alien Turnbull Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County Jun School Home Frank Porter Jr Provest Porter Columbus Athens Swift Homes Delmar Baum Chester Road FHA Allen Turnbull

Wildwood Garden Club discusses saving seeds and bulbs

Minersville notes show Mrs. Karl Grueser and Mrs. Hiram Fisher presenting seed saving and bulb planting methods to Wildwood Garden Club members. Demonstrations featured peace roses, teapot ink, and rose arrangements. plans include a cooking demo and regional meetings in October with prizes awarded to several members.

Victor Hysell Hiram Fisher David Nease Vernon Nease Case Ghia Fuel and Gas Middleport Gallipoli State Institute Eastern High School Chibs Athens Fred Nease Joe Thoren Victor Kivsell Denver Holter Homer Holter Edson Kolson Ken Nease

Local Social Notes and Brief Police Report

Middleport residents share visits and homecomings as families gather in Glous Akron and Columbus. Ohio State University student Sean Mullen returns to campus and local officials announce student council officers at Southern High. Pomeroy reports one drunken driving arrest while the Middleport emergency squad aids a King at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday.

Middlepart Mipont King Middleport V4erans Memorial King Wis Tee Pomeroy Clarence Fife Charles Legar

Book Review Presented by Grace Epixenpab Church Women

The Church Women of Grace Epixenpab Church in Pomeroy held a luncheon meeting at the Pa House with a program. Mrs Charles Gimbs reviewed the book The Hat on the Hall Table. Mrs James Titus led devotions and Mrs Fred Crow reported on the address of the Diocesan president Mrs Cedric Clark presided. Ringements for the luncheon were by church members Mrs Lochary, Mrs Taetwiler, Verell Hayes, and Miss Vida.

Pomeroy Church Women of Grace Epixenpab Ain Pomeroy Pa House Charles Ginbs James Titus Fred Crow Cedric Clark Imee Qo B. Stout Churee

Fall Festival at Hon School by Sason-PTA

Fall festival at Hon school hosted by Sason-PTA features games and a sweet shop. Event details and hours are partially obscured by OCR but sponsorship is listed.

Sason — Pta of

Guild Meets at Appalachian Power Auditorium

The Christ Episcopal Church service guild plans to meet Monday at 1 p.m. in the Appalachian Power auditorium for a luncheon. A following business meeting will be held.

Point Pleasant

New Roof Completed At Pomeroy First Baptist Church

The Pomeroy First Baptist Church reports roof repair completed after a quarterly meeting and fellowship supper. Trustees thanked for pledges, a Mission Camp letter read, and unanimous support given to a youth movement spanning four churches including Grace Episcopal and Trinity United Church of Christ. Rev. W Luther Tracy from Rio Grande to fill pulpits Sunday services.

Pomeroy Pomeroy First Baptist Church Joe Cook Board of Trustees Grace Episcopal Trinity United Church of Christ United Methodist First Baptist Church W. Luther Tracy Rio Grande

Bulbs Topic Of Rutland Gardeners

Rutland Mrs. Bruce Davis hosted the Rutland Friendly Gardeners meeting with Mrs. Fred George as guest. Brown read a pamphlet on winter bloom dos and donts and plans were discussed for a garden therapy class at Butland Grade School. New members welcomed, calendars to be sold for a future project, and prizes won by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Fawerds.

Rutland Bruce Davis Rutland Friendly Gardeners Fred George In Brown Butland

Survey Completion Report in Meigs County Nutritional Study

The Nutrition Division of Ohio State University completed a statewide survey in Meigs County on preschool nutrition. Miss Virginus Feleh notes cooperation from families and that 8 children completed physical examinations. The aim is to aid a nationwide study on preschool nutrition.

Meigs County Ohio State University Virginus Feleh Reserch Gesacrate Fix

Lay Minister Denman to Speak in Parkersburg Area

Internationally known lay minister Dr Harry Denman will visit the Parkersburg district speaking at multiple United Methodist churches next week and in June. He will start with a service at Pauls Church Parkersburg on Sept 29 followed by events across Ravenswood Vienna St Marys and other sites through Friday.

Point Pleasant Harry Denman Parkersburg Methodist Church The Heights Farkersburg 4. Pauls Wilmar Ravenswood Alond Furst United Methodist Church Dr. Denman St. Mary's United

Scholarship Plan Topic At Meeting

Feeney Bennett Post 128 Middleport met to discuss the Need 4 Lift scholarship with Tom Kelly of Meigs High School. They approved buying a new desk and five chairs and two electric heaters for the hall and considered paneling. Members reported hospitalizations and home recoveries, and donations were made to the Girl Scout Council and Salvation Army.

Middleport Kkwis Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion of Post William Swisher Child Welfare Department Tom Kelly Meigs High School Lewis Long Henry Clatworthy Chester Irwin Elbert Smith Herman Caudill Holver Hospital Ilomer Hawkins Henry Reitmire Girl Scout Council Salvation Army Don Roach

Jaycees Plan Burgerfry at Krodel Park

In Point Pleasant area the Jaycees schedule a public burger fry at Krodel Park on October 6 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds support community projects. Beef donated by local Jaycees Fruth Pharmacy City Ice and Fuel Hutchinson Insurance. Tickets 1.59 adults 0.73 under 13. under five eat free. Tickets sold by Jaycees and local businesses.

Point Pleasant Jaycees Krodel Park Fruth Pharmacy City Ice and Fuel Hutchinson Insurance Laycees Summer’s Pharmacy New Haven Moore's Store Bardin’s Shore Center Murphy's Music Center City Pharmacy

Police Officers Attend Marshall Conference in Huntington

Two Point Pleasant officers Sgt. Jack Parson and City Chief Jack Pyles attended a Marshall University law enforcement conference. In Gallia County a two car crash on Route 16 involved Dottie L. McMahon and Noah Brewer with moderate damage. Brewer cited for failure to yield.

Point Pleasant Marshall University Jack Parson Jack Pyles Gallipolis Highway Patrol Gotlta Dottie L. McMahon Noah Brewer Vinton McMahon Brewer Glen Summit Gatha County Court Tisield

Girl Born To Clendenins In Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs John Clendenin announce the birth of a daughter Chrystina La Dawn at Holzer Hospital on Thursday Sept 26 at 6 25 am. The baby weighed six pounds one half ounce. Grandparents include John Kalleel and Charles Heath. Paternal grandmother is Garland Nibert and great grandmother is Mrs George Dud ding.

Point Pleasant John Clendenin Madison Ave Chrystina la Dawn Holzer Hospital John Kalleel Liberty Ave Charles Heath West Garland Nibert George Dudding

Open House at Christ Church Parish Rectory

Rev and Mrs Clifford announce an open house for Christ Church Episcopal Parish at the rectory SE Main Street Saturday September 28. Hours are 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Children invited with parents. Shrine parade details given for Pomeroy Marietta Muskingum football gate ceremonies at 6 pm. Ben Ewing listed for further information.

Point Pleasant Clifford Ok Shane Wall Christ Church Feopal Parish Shrine Pomeroy Twin City Shrine Club Marietta Crippled Children Marietta Muskingum Ben Ewing

Elect Heads Of Club At Meeting POINT PLEASANT

Susan Speirs was elected president of the Rough Riders 4-H club at St Paul Methodist Church. Robyn Wallace and Doris Spears were named officers with Dan Rayburn and more named as reporters and leaders. The group planned a concession stand fundraiser for 4-H camp next year and set a telephone committee. In Middleport the Meigs Marauder High School Band led a bonfire rally for the football team with parade by firemen and cheering crowds.

Point Pleasant Susan Speirs Rough Riders St. Paul Methodist Church Robyn Wallace Doris Spears Martha Gaskins Dennis Rayburn Ehune Rayburn Steve Cochran Steve Gaskins Darlene Spears Frank Beckner Debbie Wallace Martha Gas Dennis Rayburn Dorla Spears Susan Spears Steve Alan Pearson Middleport Meigs Marauder High School Meigs Marauder David Bowen

Births and dismissals listed for Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital announces births for Willard Bays Pliny. John Clendenin Point Pleasant. Floyd Barnhouse Pomeroy. Elizabeth Vance Jackson Wellston. L Eanes Wellston. Howard Grace Wellston. C Robert Perkins Wellston. Maylen Cleary Ironton. Veney Pomeroy. James Walters Bidwell. Marguerite Rake Gallipolis. Melissa Blain Point Pleasant. V Rice Wellston. Linda Thompson Gallipolis. Delmar Gingerich Gallipolis. Paul Berkley Letart. James Dunfee Willow Wood. Dismissals include Lawrence Barlow Oddie Bush Ralph Clark Ronald L Clay Jack Collins Clarence Craft Edwin Edwards Delmar Gingerich Jack Grimes Bernard Harper Leo King Ralph Lewis Dewey Mullins James Neal Garnet Russell Norman Shafer daughter Chloe Shaffer Oris Smith Lawrence Vaughan Charles Whitt Elden Waugh Roy Baker.

Elizabeth Vance Jackson Jack L. Eanes Wellston Howard Grace C. Robert Perkins Maylen Cleary Ironton M Veney Pomeroy James Walters Bidwell Luther Dickess Kitts Hill Marguerite Rake Gallipolis Melissa L. Blain Point Pleasant Thomas V. Rice Linda Lawrence Barlow Oddie Bush Ralph Clark Ronald L. Clay Jack L. Collins Clarence Craft Edwin Edwards Josephy Foreman Delmar Gingerich Jack Grimes Bernard Arper Leo P. King Ralph Lewis Dewey Mullins James P. Neal Garnet F. Russell Norman H. Shafer Chloe Shaffer Oris Smith Lawrence H. Vaughan Charles D. Whitt Elden E. Waugh Roy E. Baker

Horse Show Planned at Harmon Field Stables Sunday

Point Pleasant plans a community horse show this Sunday at 2 30 p m at Harmon Field Stables. Events include eye and spoon open drunkard s paradise open ride and run ponies ride and run horses pick up race ponies riders under 18 flag race ponies flag race horses musical sacks open riders under 18 tire race open riders under 18. Entry fees 2 admission 1 under 12 free with adult. If rain the show moves to Sunday Oct 6.

Point Pleasant Harmon Field

Probe Tie On Tracks Near Henderson

Henderson area police and the FBI are investigating a railroad tie placed on the B and O line near Henderson Wednesday night. The tie lay on the track before a train passed, risking derailment. Authorities described the incident as a potential sabotage and launched inquiries.

Henderson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad FBI

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits Several Patients

Admitted Patricia Hudson Point Pleasant Mrs Wilson Grimes Point Pleasant Randy Mearge Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Albert Spring ton Mason Mrs Charles Grueser Minersville Mrs Joseph Ellis Charles Hall Milford Lyvere Thomas Darst Herbert Webb Janey Duncan John Click.

Patricia Hudson Point Pleasant Wilson Grimes Randy Mearge Gallipolis Ferry Albert Springton Mason Charles Grueser Minersville Joseph Ellis Charles Hall Milford Lyvere Thomas Darst Herbert Webb Janey Duncan John Click

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Wildwood Club Karl Grueser Wildwood Garden Club Kem Nease Henry Thomas Grues Roger Waite Sybil McCoy Glous Vessa McCoy Harold Moore Cincinnati O. Fisher Pearl Reyn Minerva Childers Akron Nina Bland Joan Cabell-Huntington Hospital Lionel Boges Sean Mullen Don Mullen the Cell Elected Press Point Pleasant Williamson Fmt Ply High Senior Bible Clip Thintun Maynard Foy Het A Rutland Gardeners Larry Edwards Thom Stewart Davis Prives Brown Fawerds Racine Southern Athletic Boosters Racine High School Elson Spencer Jaycees Plan Burgerfry Marshall Clendenins Christ Church Holzer Hospital News Willard Bays Pliny John Clendenin Floyd Barnhouse Pleasant Valley Hospital Ladies Marion Riggs Logan Ohio FORD Mercury
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