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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

8

Collision on Nye Ave Leaves Cars Damaged and Driver Jailed

A Monday Nye Avenue collision left two cars damaged and driver C C Bratten of Athens confined after being charged with driving while intoxicated. Bratten struck Carl E Qualls parked car, sending the Qualls vehicle 20 feet into a utility pole. Qualls and others reported the incident to Patrolman Henry Werry. In a separate note, Guy A Guinther was fined $5 on an intoxication count in a Justice of the Peace court per the riff departme.

Nye Ave Henry Werry C. C. Bratten Athens Carl E. Qualls Ci Pomeroy Werry Pracuse Pomeroy Guy A. Guinther Use Court of Justice the Peace Percy L. Peopleson Riffs Departme

Ben F. Turner Receives DAY Member Award at DAV Meeting

Ben F Turner received a plaque for outstanding service in the 1954 membership drive from Herman Warner during Meigs Chapter 53 Disabl American Veterans at Butternut Avenue home. The chapter discussed dues reductions and delinquents policy, voted a donation to the Ohio DAV hospital fund, and planned observances at Chillicothe hospital and a May 1 event. A Mother’s remembrance for gold star families was proposed, nominations for chapter offices set for May 9, and Dan Price listed as patient at Holzer Hospital in Fallisopolis. A color guard was planned for the American Legion district meeting in Midport April 17, and Walter Kennedy Sr. performed a vocal solo. refreshments were served by the auxiliary.

Famerov Ben F. Ture Herman Warner Meigs Disabl American Veterans Butternut’ Ave Ohio Dav Hospital Fund Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Meigs County Ohio Frank J. Lausche Higley Leonard Jewell John C. Bacon Aife Dan Price

Resignation Accepted and Local Auction Details

A Middleport area board accepted the resignation of a Pomeroy High School teacher. Auction items will be sold Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at the municipal park building, with proceeds benefiting the Middleport Community Association. Auctioneer Donald Mills will oversee the sale. donations include merchandise, gift coupons, clothing, antiques, and other items.

Atddleport Middleport Laifred D’etterre Commercial Park Association, Inc Hysell Pomeroy TL Detterre Ohio University Glens Mamman Massman’ and Associates Dayton C. F. Hibbs Auton Hibbs Roush Our Park Association

Man Held in Probe Of Hit-Skip Crash

A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Sheriff Department in Pomeroy in connection with a hit and run crash involving Scipio High School on Route 80. A free variety show at 8 p.m. Friday in the school auditorium features music, comedy, and a one act play Aunt Miranda's Will.

Thee Department of Charles Russel Sherifil Benga Nate Highway Patrol Pomeroy Scipio High Aunt Miranda Wiliam Re "White

Meters Receive $281 Pomeroy Parking Receipts

Parking meter receipts totaling $281 are recorded for Pomeroy with funds allocated to municipal services. The amount reflects coin and permit collections from public parking during the period, contributing to city revenue and maintenance budgets.

Pomeroy

Kyger Lemley group holds young persons class officers named

Kyger Lemley organized a young persons class with officers Larry Thaxton president Jimmy Bradbury vice president Bonnie Elkins assistant secretary Christine Rife treasurer and members Rita Spires Richard Sisor Velma Lemley. Counsellors Mr and Mrs James Shaw Paul Ward of Columbus and many local families attended events and visits across Gallipolis Wellston Jackson and surrounding towns.

Lemley Larry ‘Thaxton Jimmy Bradbury Vicw Bonnie Elkins Christine Rife Rita Spires Richard Sisor Velma Lemley James Shaw Paul Ward Columbus Spen Chester Ward Clarence Iota Columbus Asters Francis Fields Opal Powell Samuel Brown Sholewbury Eimer Mote Clyde Bradban Paul Gallipolis Wendell Bend Joan Jane Darst Manten Ily Dart Chester Willard Owyer WR Athey Min Tiyneh Chiasen George Exmiey Chlaren Stewart Chidren SB Rube Rita Rodney Danny Earl Snyder El-Zmer Moses Huntington Bertha Shaver Charleston Cora Lemley Paul Schuler Portland Dale Sisson Schuler U. S. Locks Homer Lee Jackson Willian Dortey Vinton John Radcliff Greta Thatcher Wellston Marvin’ Rupe Denver Kennedy Point “Vasant Mib Sisson

Sunrise and Evening Services Held at Syracuse Nazarene Church

Rev M C Larimore led a sunrise service and preached at the Syracuse Nazarene Church as part of an observance that included an evening program by the NYPS under the direction of Mrs Leroy Watson, Mrs Pauline McClintock, and Mrs M C Larimore.

Pomeroy M. C. Larimore Syracuse Nazarene Church NYPS Leroy Watson Pauline McClintock

Bradbury Talent Show Postponed to April 29

The Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association talent show in MIDDLEPORT has been postponed from April 22 to April 29. Rehearsal for the event is now set for April 8 with an April 26 rehearsal for those wishing to present arts.

Bradbury Middleport Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association

Jury To Hear Compensation For Property In Middleport

Judge Cedric W. Clark signed an order in the Fayette County Common Pleas Court setting an April jury for assessing compensation for village owned land in Middleport. The land will be used as a park. The action involves Village of Stiddieport to Baker Gordon and Verlie Gordon. Separate filing requests a transfer of $2000 from the general fund to Salisbury Township road fund.

Pomeroy Vanel Stiddieport Baker’ Gordon Verlie Gordon Cedric W. Clark Feigs County Common ‘Pleas Court Middleport Gordon Lower Middleport Clark General Salisbury Township

Mumps Plague Hits Area as School Cast Falls Ill

News from the district reports mumps outbreaks affecting youngsters and adults. Ethel French, 8, on Fifth Ave, recovers from recent surgery. Elizabeth Bradbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury, is among the latest sufferers. Mrs. Guy Reynolds, a kindergarten teacher directing the Goldilocks and the Three Bears school show, struggles to keep her cast together as children fall ill.

Ethel French Fifth Ave Serge Mary Elzabeth Bradbury Sew Cap. Bradbury Guy Reynolds Goldielocks and the Three Bears

Failing To Keep Tot In School Brings Fin

Meigs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hears a Gallipolis speaker on school neglect. The father was fined five dollars and costs and ordered to post a hundred dollar bond. The proceedings, led by Judge John C. Bacon, set the next court meeting for Friday at 2 pm at Episcopal Parish House.

DAR Gallipolis Pomedvs — m Meigs Middleport Jone ‘Ather Pacon

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Ben F. Turner Williams Hartley & Bennett Eee la Cats North Central High School Association Pomeroy High School Rolland Neutaling Bond Ralph Graves J. Edward Foster WE. Boney Harold Brown Kyger Liberty Theatre Hwoleport Baxter Collins Jewelry Store Carolyn Kiddie Korner Court St Pomere Muanty Cleland Mr. Hibbs Aker Furnitere Elberfelds Jaymar Ofiner Oxfords Roush’s Shoe Store C. K. Hibbs Prop
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