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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1955

Page

2

Rat Infested Dump Threatens Health Near Pomeroy Middleport

Residents warn a flood road dump used by Pomeroy and Middleport is a health risk as rats and dogs inhabit the site. A medical professional links potential disease spread to the communities, while officials note current laws limit county health department action unless asked by local governments.

Pomeroy Middleport F Robinson Ofomeroy Meigs County Department of Health Health Department Awever Robinson Middleport Corporation Midleport Severn Ner Samal

Religion Week Planned Starts April 24

The Melze County Council of Religious Education met at Federated Church to plan Religion Week beginning April 24. Dr. Thomas Radford led the opening remarks with ministers from Mid Ateport in attendance. A special collection was discussed to support the religious education program in the county. The next Apel meeting is set for 4 pm at Federated Church with several clergy and community members named.

Pomenus Migs Iailian Comey

Ott Volunteer Firemen Meeting Report and Donations

The Ott Volunteer Firemen held a tremo ry of their organization meeting this week. A $10 contribution was given by Garen Stansbury guardian of his brother Prairie Jansbury for the excellent work of the fire company in the village. A $5 contribution was presented by Mise Reed in appreciation of the crew leaning on First Ave on their own time.

Samp Ott Garen Stansbury Prarie Jansbury Ny Mise Reed First Ave Green

Local Church Events Bring Easter Observances to Midport

A jumble of church notices lists events across Middleport churches. Fred Gardner leads Bible school at 7:30 with morning service at 10:30 and sermons on Lordship and sins. Union Good Friday services and choir practices planned. Heath Methodist pastors share services including Intermediate and Senior MYF, Bible classes, and candlelight communion. First Baptist Claremont outlines morning worship, youth fellowship, and a Wednesday choir rehearsal. community Good Friday service at 1:30 pm at Grade School.

Middleport Church of Christ Fred 1 Jardner Scheol Church of Christ Heath Louis A. Bangerter Jesus Psalms First Baptist Claremont Sanborn Gus Ward Union

Dinner parties honor Mrs Walter Hania birthday

Middleport social notes report two small dinners at the Martin Restaurant last night in honor of Mrs Walter Hania. Guests included Mrs Harris Mrs Robert Marrs Mrs Hubert Mace Mrs Joscoe Fowler and Miss Smith. A large birthday cake was centerpiece and gifts were exchanged. Mrs Wein and Mrs Hugo Juhling recited as Mrs Wein recently discharged from a two day stay at Holzer Hospital.

Middleport Martin Walter Hania Harris Robert Marrs Hubert Mace Joscoe Fowler Miss Smith Mex Harris Miss Smith Wein Mra Hugo Juhling Holzer Hospital

Anniversary Club Cerenares Event in Cheshire

Club Cerenares celebrated its first anniversary with a theater party in Cheshire. Attendees included Mrs Daniel Swisher and several other residents. Teresa Ann, six, had a birthday at Lowe's Trailer Park when a car struck a neighbor’s play group injuring her mother was present. The driver faced no blame. Teresa Ann was taken to Melrose Hospital.

Asia Club Matro Cheshire Daniel Swisher Mary la Allensworth Robert Swisher Swisher Lowell Swisher Oliver Keil William + Little Emmett Thompson Gerald Johnson Middleport Teresa Ann Lowe Karen Jerke Chery Fite Carol Ann Lyons Freddie Lowe Ohn Bryan Clayton Bolyard Det Ver Rice Mel 1 Hospital Mr. Bryan Pomeroy Police

Technicians Dinner Honors Meigs Mason Electronics Group

A late report details a steak dinner for television technicians organized by a Charlton firm. Aubrey Collins and Cal Redman attended as representatives. The Meigs Mason Electronics Technicians Association was named, with Henry Cleland as president and officers Steffy, Harry Miller, and others. Receipts in Meigs County for the week ending March 19 show an $800 rise from the prior year, totaling $410.28 versus $3772.13 for the week ending March 20, 1994.

Charton Aubrey Collins Cal Redman Martin Allen Mill St Meigs-Mason Electonics Techniians Association Henry Cleland Indstatt Steffy Harry Miller Tomeroy — Rorenih Meigs County Cneipte Roger W

Aiddleport Volunteers Lodge Complaints Against Traffic Dangers

Middleport volunteers report motorists endangering themselves and others by reckless driving. Local inquiry cites drivers following closely and ignoring safety rules, prompting calls for enforcement and public awareness.

Aiddleport Cornyn Middleport Tocal

Park Finance Group 2 Tonight in Middleport meeting

Park Finance Group 2 Tonight announced a members meeting to discuss the fund campaign. Attendees included George Younger at Allen Appliance, Robert Haggerty, Glenroy Ewing, Frank Capteina, Lawrence Forjan Price, Horace Abbott, and others.

Steamers Wwe Wit Middleport” Park ‘Association Chasleston George Youner Allen “Appliance Robert Robert Haggerty Glenroy Ewing Frank Capteina Lawrence Jan Price Horace Abbott Robert See Holrer Hospital Schmott FO Ball Ironton Conteai Ohio Valley Industria Councils C. P. Kisinie Mantiston Rev. Hamilton Karen Jerke Lowe's Trail James” Morgan Ton W.va Thied Ave Nina Bland Charles Bland Reom Re Childers Akron Guy C. Reynolds Minerve Childers Mrs. Bland C. E. Childers

Time of Band Concert in Middleport

The Middleport School Band, under Earl Warnke, will present a concert Sunday. Band instruction will be led by Will and a post-concert offering will be offered as part of the event.

Middleport Earl Warnke Logan Ohio

Pomeroy Wildwood Garden Club Meets For Spring Topics

Members gathered at Mrs Homer Holter's home to hear program chairwoman Mrs William Fisher present talks on tuberous begonias phlox dahlias and flower seed sprouting. A crabapple tree was to be planted along the Johnny Appleseed Highway. Guests and many club members attended including Mrs Harry Roush who sent thanks for flowers.

Pomeroy Wildwood Wrden Club Homer Holter William Fisher Ratson David Nease Sphlox Karl Grueser Christie Baer John ‘Scott John Baily Fred Nease Harry Roush Roush Russ Watson Mark Evans Amanda Baer Charles Baer John ‘Bally Everett' Damewood Mark ‘Evans Paul Fisher Hiram Fisher Williamisher Norma Fisher Grueser Denver Holt Edison Holton Milmn, Houdashelt John Thie David Nease Fred. Nease Uswin Nease Lawrence Rose John Scott Joe Thoren Roy Holter Woodrow Mora Donna Holter

Mrs Biggs Hosts Birthday Dinner at Big Run Road

Mrs Dorsel Biggy entertained Sunday evening at the Biggs home on Big Run Road for her husband’s birthday anniversary. A decorated birthday cake baked by Mrs Ralph Biggs was served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Biggs, Mr and Mrs Raymond Randolph, Charles Randolph, Pearl Randolph, and Mr and Mrs Biggs with children Florence Wilfred and Cheryl Ann.

Pomeroy JW. McMurray Mis Marie Richman Butternut Ave James B. O'Brien Charles Gibbs F. Harmon O'Brien Edison Hobstetter Marion Ebersbach Alfred Elberfeld Dor Schaefer

Russell divorce suit filed in Meigs County Court

Jean Russell files for divorce from Howard Wallace Russell in Meigs County Common Pleas Court and seeks custody of two minor children. A separate Meigs case shows Salisbury Township Board of Trustees seeking budget transfer for a new truck purchase approved by county commissioners.

Kross Marjorie Jean Russell Howard Wallace Russell Meigs County Common Pleas Court Salisbury Township Board of Trustees General Fund Board of County Commis

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