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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1953

Page

2

Chester High School Bands Glee Club Stage Annual Concert

Chester High School staged its fourth annual band and glee club concert with a near capacity audience. The program featured a mix of band pieces including Trio for Trumpets and Stars and Stripes Forever and glee club numbers like Three Little Maids andRock a Ma Soul. Under Bernard Krinke, the groups combined for the Alma Mater finale as Virginia Windon and Lois Jean Newell received gifts from respective clubs.

Bob Hoefplich Pomeroy Glee Club Chester High School Dunlap Commandery Darcy Romberg Sante Fe Trail Red River Valley Virginia Window Lois Jean Newell Jeannette Keller Dorothy Koenig Emma Ritchie Eleanor Well Sousa Bernard Krinke Maurita Miller Central School District Virginia Windon Krinke Jeanette Thomas Nora Wolfe Donna Dorst Mary Andrew Luella Riebel Kathryn Smith Gayann Gaul Anna Jean Rose Norma Hawk Janet Osborne Betty Frost Madalyn Brown Wesley Burris Maxine Reed Helen Hagry Mary Ann Petty Shirley Sprague Darlene Batley George Hall Eddie Carr Shirley Ginther Marilyn Scott Rosemary Rose Betty Ours Janet Orr Zetah Buckley Donna White Jamce Jdrunecan Marlene Torrence Carol Lae Esther Hayes Roger Buckley Tee Club Greta Barton Linda Fitch Orva Jean Bissell Lois Purlins Carole Connolly Jean

Gideon Work Reviewed At Pomeroy Conclave

Fifty five Gideons and guests from Chillicothe Columbus Portsmouth Marietta Athens and Lima plus Meigs County attended a 639 p m dinner opening a weekend rally in the Federated Church. Harold Gerber spoke outlining Gideon work citing 3 5 million Bibles placed in hotels motels ships planes hospitals and jails and 120 million testaments in the armed forces plus 585000 white backed testaments with nurses and seven million youth testaments distributed in schools. Plans include placing testaments in Meigs County schools for fifth through seventh graders. Sunday 18 Gideons spoke at county churches about the Gideon ministry and local plans for a Gideon chapter.

Pomeroy Gideons Chillicothe Columbus Portsmouth Marietta Athens Lima Meigs County Harold Gerber Shreive Federated Church Happy Harvesters Gerber Gideon A.t Raymond Armatrong Wooster Howard Romine Romine Gideons Woman Auxiliary Nan Johnaan Meigs General Hospital Thomas Radford Glenroy H. Ewing Pomeroy Gideon

Reading Club elects officers and reviews stories

Mrs. Wallace Burdette hosted the Reading Club at 1006 Vi and St. A list of year officers follows I G Worden president J E Sommer vice president secretary A F Wilson corresponding secretary J Sanford Rhoades treasurer B W Lambing. Two short stories were reviewed by Mrs Mae Rhoades.

Wallace Burdette Reading Club Vi and I. G. Worden J. E. Sommer A. F.ilson J. Sanford Rhoades B. W. Lambing Mae Rhoades

April DAR meeting in Mansion House honors student program

The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met Friday afternoon in Mansion House with Regent Mrs. Edward Biddle presiding. Chaplain Mrs. Eunice Beller led the opening ritual and Mrs Eldridge Sauer led the pledge. Patricia Ann Roush of New Haven Wahama High School is noted as a participant, along with four Point Pleasant High School students Ann Williams Linda White Bessie Sue Jones and Hugh Graham who joined a patriotic program.

John Chase D. N. Connors Blanche Armstrong A., Rossiter Pearl Knapp Mary McCulloch S. C. Wilhelm William Steenbergen Ben Franklin William Meade Funice Beller Louis Bateson Fidridge Sauer Edward Biddle Hersel Henderson Raymond Mucgrave A. Keith Me- Chung Charles Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution Mansion House Eunice Beller Eldridge Sauer Chester A. Roush Beller Point Pleasant High School Ann Williams Linda White Bessie Sue Jones Hugh Graham Patricia Ann Roush New Haven Wahama High School

Schrader Family Announces Birth in Ashland

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Schrader of Ashland Ky, formerly of Point Pleasant, announce the birth of a son on April 10 at Kings Daughters Hospital Ashland. This is the fourth child and second son, named James Carroll. Paternal grandmother Mrs. J W Schrader of Point Pleasant and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Blain of Apple Grove.

Point Pleasant J. P. Schrader Ashland Kings Daughters Hospital James Carroll J W. Schrader 610 Vi St. Point Pleasant C. FE. Blain Apple Grove

City GOP Convention Set for Thursday in Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant Republican city convention will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the courthouse courtroom. Raymond F Musgrave, chairman, says the gathering will elect a committee and nominate candidates for the city election on May 16.

Point Pleasant Republican Voters of Raymond F. Musgrave Republican City Executive Committee

McDaniel sues Mason County Motor Co over vehicle deal

Harve McDaniel files a $1500 damage suit in Cir cuit Court against Mason County Motor Co Norman Myers and Hubert Myers. The case concerns a car and truck transaction and alleges damages in a motor vehicle dispute.

Point Pleasant Harve McDaniel Mason County Motor Co Norman Myers Hubert Myers

Trucker Fined After Route 17 Overlength Truck Stop

Arthul L. Satterfield was arrested on Route 17 by state police on a charge of driving an overlength truck. He was fined $10 plus costs after appearing before a local justice of the peace.

Point Pleasant Arthul L. Satterfield

Lincoln JAC Club Meeting at Ordnance Grade School

Friday meeting led by president John Clark with JAC prayer motto and verse roll call by Larry Burris. Shirley Rayburn Delores Newberry and Grace Stalnaker directed group singing. Badges given by Tommy Sauer, vice president. Shirley Reynolds read a poem.

Lincoln Jac. Club Ordnance Grade School John Clark Larry Burris Shirley Rayburn Delores Newberry Grace Stalnaker Tommy Sauer Shirley Reynolds

Ten Year Celebration Honors Jason Jackson at Local Theater

Jason Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jackson of Ohio River Road was feted Friday night for his tenth birthday. Attendees included Bobby Blessing Larry Joe Barr Joe Ingerick Bobby Williams Butch Rhodes Micky Snead Skippy Snead Richard Gleason Junior Gleason Frankie Quillin Bil Wilson Richard Icard Dickie Lattanzi Mike Schlosser Jan Haddox Jimmy Joe Wedge and Howard Boyer as the party enjoyed a show at a nearby theatre.

Jason Jackson Edward Jackson Ohio River Road Bobby Blessing Larry Joe Barr Joe Ingerick Bobby Williams Butch Rhodes Micky Skippy Snead Richard Junior Gleason Frankie Quillin Bil Wilson Richard Icard Dickie Lattanzi Mike Schlosser Jan Haddox Jimmy Joe Wedge Howard Boyer

Friendship Circle Hosts Friday at Ohio River Road Home

Mrs. Oral Eads hosted the Friendship Circle on Friday evening at her Ohio River Road residence. The session was led by Mrs. Elma Woods with attendees including Mrs. Oma Smith Mrs. Harry Godfrey Mrs. Ernest Warner Mrs. Marcus Mac Daniel Mrs. T F Yost Mrs. Toral Morrison Mrs. Charles Musgrave Mrs Otto Rodgers Mrs Roy Blessing Mrs Hale Blessing Mrs George Tillis Mrs May Sayre and Mrs Mary Bryant.

Oral Eads Ohio River Road Friendship Circle Elma Woods Oma Smith Harry Godfrey Ernest Warner Marcus Mac Daniel T. F. Yost Toral Morrison Charles Musgrave Otto Rodgers Roy Blessing Hale Blessing George Tillis May Sayre Mary Bryant

St Monica Guild to Meet at Episcopal Parish House

The St Monica Guild will meet Tuesday at 8 p m at the Episcopal parish house. Election of officers for the new year is planned along with a sale of greeting cards and stationery. Members should bring scotch tape for mending prayerbooks. Mrs William Gilmour is hostess for the evening.

St. Monica Episcopal Parish House William Gilmour

Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club Meeting Planned

The Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Leon Town Hall to discuss upcoming activities and community outreach.

Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club Leon Town Hall

AAUW April Meeting Set For Tonight at Senior High Library

The April meeting of the AAUW is scheduled for today at 7 30 pm in the senior high library. New officers will be elected.

AAUW

Meigs Vine I Inspected Pomeroy Buckeye Mine Safety

The U S Bureau of Mines urged strict blast safety measures at the Buckeye mine operated by Bailey Coal Co in Pomeroy. Federal Inspector F F Hughes recommended face timbering pre shift gas checks guarded electrical gear and clear haulage road clearances. The mine, which produces about 40 tons daily, recently ended using black powder.

Pomeroy U. S

Middleport Social Notes At Huntington Flower Show

Middleport residents attend the Huntington Flower Show over the weekend. Names include Mrs. James Titus, Mrs. W. H. Juhling, Mrs. Crazy Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Kincaid, Mrs. N. P. Swackhammer, Mrs. L F Reynolds, Miss Frances Roush, with Mrs. Juhling and Mrs. Davis escorting Mrs. Farr Bender district director of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs who visited the Middleport Garden Club show Saturday afternoon.

Middleport Huntington James Titus W. H. Juhling Crazy Davis John Kincaid N. P. Swackhammer L. FE. Reynolds Frances Roush Juhling Davis Farr Bender Ohio Association of Garden Clubs

Klein Couple Visits Parents as Lt. Klein Receives New Orders

Lt. J A Klein and Mrs Klein arrive from Coronado California for a visit with Judge and Mrs Cedric Clark and Mr and Mrs P Klein. Lt Klein receives orders to report to Bath Maine May 26 to join a new destroyer not yet commissioned. He will also report in Washington DC on April 26 for sonar training.

Middleport P. F. Klein Coronado Calif Cedric Clark P. Klein Klein Bath Maine Washington, D. C

Middleport club to host meeting with guest students

The Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club will meet tomorrow night at First Presbyterian Church. Middleport High School senior girls will be special guests and an exchange student from Ohio University will present the program.

Middleport— Business and Professional Women's Club First Presbyterian Church Middleport High School Ohio University

Car Taxi Crash in Pomeroy Leaves Damages and Pending Charges

Minor damages reported when Cleland Hines of Pomeroy collided with a Syracuse taxi driven by Donald Cook on Mulberry Ave. Patrolman William Lehew noted charges against Hines are pending.

Pomeroy Cleland Hines Donald Cook Syracuse William Lehew Mulberry Ave Lehew Hines

Ends World Cruise Pomeroy Returns From Navy Duty

Edward Pomeroy a US Navy fireman from Pomeroy has landed at Newport Rhode Island from Korean combat duty and a seven month around the world cruise aboard the destroyer USS McNair accompanying the fleet through the war theater to peaceful ports.

Edward P. Bail Pomeroy Newport McNair

Program Presented By Sixth Grade Religious Education

Middleport sixth grade Religious Education classes presented a worship service at the Church of Christ. Miss Bernice Bowen directed the program built on a six week unit. Students with speaking parts volunteered after school, and offerings collected by Meigs County Council of Religious Education supported county religious education work.

Middleport Church of Christ Bernice Bowen Meigs County Council of Religious Education

Pomeroy Church of Christ Young Adult Class Meeting

The Pomeroy Church of Christ Young Adult Class held a Thursday evening gathering at the church with co hosts Mrs Donald Seevers and Mrs Conrad Ohlinger. Members discussed a white elephant sale and a kitchen shower for the church and planned a Fellowship dinner for April 21.

Pomeroy Oliver Michael Letta Spencer Cleveland Christian Home Christine Half Truman Russell Glenn Smith Thomas Hart Michael Helen Leifheit Flwood Bowers

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange Meets with Fourth Degree Candidates

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange held a Thursday meeting with Mrs. William Morgan presiding. Four candidates received the Third and Fourth degrees. The next meeting on April 23 will feature a men’s program. Fred Goeglein was named arrangements chairman. Hazel Humphrey announced a cookie contest at the next gathering. Refreshments served to 46 members by Mr. and Mrs. Barnitz, Mr. and Mrs. Ball, and Mr. and Mrs. Young.

Pomerkoy Rocksprings Grange William Morgan the Grange Fred Goeglein Hazel Humphrey Home Economic Committee W. ©. Barnitz Emil Ball Thomas Young

Mrs Chase Hosts Relatives for Friday Dinner

Mrs John Chase entertained a dinner party at her Wehe Terrace home on Friday noon for relatives including her sister Mrs Gertrude French and niece Mrs J B Pebworth of Birmingham Alabama who were her house guests. Other guests were Mrs Carl Weigandt of Toledo Mrs Jed Webster Sr Mrs Molly Oliver Mrs Clat Jones and Miss Clara Bing.

Visits at Canaday Home on Lincoln Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Del Canaday and daughter Annie entertained friends at their Lincoln Hill home Sunday evening. Present were Mrs. Helen Batey and son Andy, Mr. and Mrs. George Hartenbach, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shuster, Mrs. A. R. Knight, Mrs. Jay Meyers, Mrs Arthur Fick and Mrs. Lizzie Campbell. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Canaday at the close of the social evening.

Visitors and social events noted in local notices

Guests of Mrs. Helen Leifheit included Miss Doris Leifheit from Minnesota and Mrs. Thomas Hart with children from Be rea Kentucky. Fritz Swatzel and grandson Michael plan a Washington D C visit with son-in-law Major Tex Myers. Anna and Kate Ebersbach and Arthur Ebersbach were Columbus visitors. Mrs Anna Moore, recently ill, had Anna, Kate and Arthur visit. Grace Episcopal Guild to hold a Parish House rummage sale starting Wednesday.

Helen Leifheit Doris Leifheit Minnesota Thomas Hart Berea Fritz Swatzel Michael Swatzel Major Tex Myers Washington, D. C Anna Kate Ebersbach Arthur Ebersbach Columbus Anna Moore Grace Episcopal Guild

New Officers Are Elected by WSCS in Tuppers Plains

The WSCS held an all day meeting at Mrs. Myrtle Boeges home with eleven members and one guest Mrs. Lilly Hardway present. Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman was elected president and other officers include Iva Fields vice president Niesel Weather man secretary Lena Keller treasurer and Ica Dorst secretary of Spiritual Life.

Tuppers Plains WSCS Myrtle Boeges Lilly Hardway Lena Keller Mary Nickels Gertrude Hoffman Wesleyn Foundation Iva Fields Niesel Weahterman Ica Dorst

Tuppers Plains Personals

Mrs Ethel Arbaugh and Mrs Niesel Weatherman spent a day in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Jack Weatherman and Mr and Mrs Merrie Griffin and daughter Caroline Lee spent Easter Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dick Ritter. Mr and Mrs Robert Guthrie and family of Columbus were recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Jack Weatherman.

Ethel Arbaugh Niesel Weatherman Columbus Jack Weatherman Merrie Griffin Caroline Lee Dick Ritter Robert Guthrie

Middleport Bandsmen Earn Superior Ratings in Portsmouth

Middleport High School bandsmen achieved superior or No 1 ratings at the state music contests in Portsmouth. The bass ensemble, led by Franklin Ginther, substituted Nancy Hartley for Paul Johnson who could not compete due to an appendectomy. Bill Durst earned a superior rating on trumpet for Prelude et Ballade with praised tone and artistry. Margaret Hoyt received a superior rating in soprano for Calm as the Night with noted interpretation and control.

Middleport Portsmouth Franklin Ginther Paul Pody) Johnson Nancy Hartley Bill Durst Bill Margaret Hoyt Margaret

Woman Begins Prison Term In Meigs County Case

Sheriff Charles Russell transported several Meigs County residents to distant facilities after court sentences. Clara Molden 16 and Naomi Ruth Boring 14 were sent to the Delaware girls reformatory on delinquency charges. Bertha M. Searles 37 was sent to the Marysville Women's Reformatory for contributing to delinquency of minors. Charles M. Delay 36 and Charlies Miller were returned from Columbus on non-support and a statutory charge and released on bond. Kenneth Spires 44 faced non support charges and was released on $500 bond.

Pomeroy Charles Russell Meigs Girls Reformatory Delaware Clara Molden Naomi Ruth Boring Bertha M. Searles Marysville Charlies Miller Kenneth Spires Danville

Bailey Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court

Margie L. Bailey Lemley is granted a divorce from Edwin E. Bailey for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty by Judge Cedric W. Clark in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Margie L. Bailey resumes the maiden name Margie L. Lemley.

Pomeroy Margie L. Bailey Edwin E. Bailey Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Common Pleas Court Margie L. Lemley

Minor Fire At Franklin Ginther Home In Middleport

A small blaze at the Franklin Ginther home on N Second Ave in Middleport Sunday at about 9 p.m. was caused by a disconnected heater. Firemen reported minor damage and extinguished the fire quickly.

Middleport Franklin Ginther Second Ave

Ada Smith Dies Sunday At Age 93 in Middleport

Ada Vining Smith, age 93, died at her daughter’s home in Middleport after weeks of critical illness. She leaves two daughters, two granddaughters, two great granddaughters, a brother, and a sister in law. funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the Rawlings Coats funeral home with burial in Bradford Cemetery.

Middleport Ada Vining Smith R. C. Lansbury S. Third Ave Horace Vining Meigs County Smith Wallace B. Smith Valera Lansbury Chauncey Weise Mains Schaaf Richard Hayman Philadelphia Richard Koehler Kansas City Kas Sally Schaaf Collegeville Connie Christine Koehler Elein Vining Akron Melvin Vining Rocrsprings Rawlings-Coats Bradford Cemetery Vinings Robert Purteil Bradbury-Bradford Churches of Christ

Honor Roll At Bradbury Announced

Bradbury school announces honor rolls for the recent grading period listing students by grade level. Names include Maurice Johnson Pauline Kauff William Lambert Kenneth Lewis Judith Murray Pauline Smith Janet Snider Paul Overturf in eighth grade and Betty Barton Nancy Fridley Roland Russell Shirley Smith Wilbur Rowley Jr and Sharon Roush in seventh grade, among others.

Middleport Bradbury School Maurice Johnson Pauline Kauff William Lambert Kenneth Lewis Judith Murray Pauline Smith Janet Snider Paul Overturf Betty Barton Nancy Fridley Roland Russell Shirley Smith Wilbur Rowley, Jr Sharon Roush Stephen Bailey Eugene Bing Loraine Grover Kay Hanson Roger Lightfoot Robert Meldon Patty Michael Kathryn Tony Hendricks Janice Bing Ruth Reed Roger Roush David Taylor Raymond Thomas

Five Local Men Scheduled for Induction in April

Five men from POINT PLEASANT are slated to leave April 23 for Ashland Kentucky and then to Fort Meade Maryland for induction. Alma F Bailey of the selective service office says they must meet at the post office at 6 45 a m. Names listed are Marvin Farly Mayes Henderson George Junior Lyons Letart Route 1 James Benson Boston Letart Route 2 Charles Ray Rollins Leon Clifford Otto Martin West Columbia.

Point

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Record

Bernetta Martin of Apple Grove was admitted for tonsillectomy. Charlies Herdman of Letart Route 1 underwent surgical admission. Cari Bonecutter of Gallipolis Fer was released from the hospital.

Bernetta Martin Apple Grove Charlies Herdman Cari Gallipolis

Middleport Garden Club hosts Between Season Show

Middleport Garden Club presented a non competitive Between Season Show at the Middleport Public Library showcasing two days of spring arrangements. Visitors came from Gallipolis Athens Cheshire The Plains Columbus Marietta and Point Pleasant as members highlighted daffodils magnolias narcissi and other early bloomers in varied styles.

Middleport

Itching Driving Me Frantic

After 15 days in a hospital Mrs M T of Timmerman notes severe itching drove her to sleepless nights. She credits Moore's Emerald for rapid relief after trying medicines and baths with nurse observing its soothing, penetrating effect. Athens Pharmacy sells it.

Mra. M. T Timmerman At Moone Athens Pharmacy

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