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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

2

Syracuse honor roll lists students for fifth six weeks

Syracuse school principal Lawrence Rose announced the honor roll for the fifth six week period. The list names top students in Grades One through Eight, including Nancy Leichinger, William Guinther, Donna Mae Jenkins, Annabel Rose, Paul Amberger, Keithly Stephenson, and others from multiple grades.

Syracuse Lawrence Rose Nancy Leichinger William Guinther Robert Harden Helennia Moore Jeanett Roush Carolyn van Meter Jerolyn Presley Amberger Linda Crow Becky Grueser Kay McClintock Lee Reed Bobby Wingett Don Weese Nancy Brown Dorothy Cheadle James Cheadle Toulse Fisher Johnny Grueser Bobby Hamm Myrna Maag Howard Parker Bonnie Hubbard Tommy Moore Vickie Brown Janice Cundiff Charles Idle Donna Mae Jenkins Jimmy Baker Thomas Fisher Robert Parker Annabel Rose Rachel Roush Jack Weese Winifred Hyatt Billie Lewis Billie Wingett Doris Imboden Shirley Brown Rita Sargent Dianne Nye Carol Bower Nettie Roush Wilma Jewell Kenneth Hall Jimmie Joe Hemsley Bill Harden Robert Slack Carolyn Roush Mary Jane Eichinger Mary Friend Eddie Grueser Richard Roudashelt Phyllis Ihle Earlene Renshaw Janice Roush James Robert White Paul Amberger Donald Hubbard Richard Harris Mary Alberta London Mary Jane Scott Keithly Stephenson Alice Fischer James Stephenson

First Move Toward Playground Initiative in Pomeroy

POMEROY a delegation led by John Sauvage presented to the village council a plan to turn over 11 Sugar Run area lots to a Municipal Recreation Commission. The council approved and Mayor Sidney Spencer will appoint the new body to develop a yard for a playground within a year, with land drainage by Pomeroy’s storm sewer and dirt likely donated by local contractors. The project follows small neighborhood playspots at Naylors Run and Monkey Run found too small for area children.

Pomeroy John Sauvage Roberts Glenroy Ewing Jack Robson Sugar Run Sidney Spencer Naylors Run Monkey Run Roy Tracy

Gas Misery Replaced by CertaiN Aids Digestion

An Athens man explains he suffered daily gas pains after meals but now can eat freely thanks to CERTAIN. The advertisement claims CERTA VIN contains ten herbs with vitamin B and iron to relieve gas and strengthen nerves. Available at Athens Pharmacy 6 S Court Nelsonville Betts Cut Rate and nearby druggists.

Athens Certavin S. Court Nelsonville Betts

Precautions Proposed at Buckeye Mine Inspection

A Meigs County report by the Bureau of Mines recommends safety upgrades at Bailey Coal Co. Buckeye mine three miles north. Inspector J B Vanity urges fire-fighting gear underground permissible cap lamps no smoking in mines use permissible explosives per federal code and improved ventilation with a pressure gauge. Air locks on main haulageway two flame lamps two inspections weekly tests for explosive gas proposed.

Pomeroy Bailey Coal Co Buckeye Here Bureau of Mines Meigs County J. B. Vanity

Burial Services Set For Mrs M Smith

Burial services for Mrs Margaret Smith who died in Toledo will be held Wednesday at 1 p m at Beech Grove cemetery instead of Tuesday as previously announced. Survivors include nephews Homer Jones of Middleport and Alpha Cotterill of Syracuse and a niece Mrs Vavie Lee of Syracuse.

Pomeroy Margaret Smith Toledo Beech Grove

Meigs Aerie FOE Women’s Auxiliary to Nominate Officers

The Womens Auxiliary of Meigs Aerie FOE will meet Thursday April 21 at the Eagles Hall to nominate officers. President Margaret Swatzel said all members must have duespaid to vote in the May election. Refreshments and entertainment are planned.

Pomeroy Womens Auxiliary Meigs Aerie FOE Eagles Hall Margaret Swatzel

Dinner at Bowen Home Brings Together Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bowen hosted a Thursday evening dinner gathering at their home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Houdashel t, Anita Ann, Mrs. Clara Karr, and Mrs. Verlie Amos.

Pomeroy Past Council Women to Meet Thursday

The Past Council will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Glenn Dill with Mrs. Richard Campbell and Mrs. Henry Reibel assisting hosts.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post American Legion William Baxter Mulberry Avenue Glenn Dill Richard Campbell Henry Reibel

Birthday Dinner in Bradford Honors Niece

Mr and Mrs Ed Russell of Bradford hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for Mrs Wyatt Gilbert. Attending were Mr and Mrs Guy Russell and their children Ronnie Peggy Katherine and Anthony, Mr and Mrs Wyatt Gilbert and son Jimmy, Anthony Hysell, and the hosts.

Pomeroy Ed Russell Bradford Wyatt Gilbert Guy Russell Ronnie Peggy Katherine Anthony Jimmy Anthony Hysell

Local residents host and visit across Ohio communities

Multiple families and individuals from Findlay, Columbus, Wapakoneta, Pomeroy, Huntington, Granville, Ironton, Charleston, Point Pleasant, Breezy Heights, and Washington DC are listed for weekend visits, medical care, or travel. Notable items include Mrs. Vernon Howell's flu and sinus infection, J L Fauber treated for pneumonia, and Mrs. Herman Burt's major surgery at St Joseph Hospital.

William B. Buck Findlay William Watson Anna Buck William Sullivan Columbus Harry Snyder Patsy McQuire Raymond Thomas Norman Butcher Sharon Linda Wapakoneta Ohio L. F. Legue Pomeroy Vernon Howell Vernon Cady, Sr Vernon Cady Tommy Crow Harrisonburg Robert Cundiff Thomas Fork William Cundiff Huntington Ralph Graves Carolyn Granville John Hite Sue Lehen Charleston Mabel Dearien Emma Davis Pittsburgh Claude J. L. Fauber Holzer Hospital Fred Rosenbaum Harry Lodwick, Jr Robert Schlaegel Ironton Jacob Elberfeld Nancy Gilmore Vernon Bobb Ralph Gilmore Roy Tracy, Jr Larry Ascenath Ann Ben Neutzling Veterans Hospital Velam Feiger W. P. Lochary Dey Hysell A. K. Knight National Congress of Daughters of American Revolution Washington, D. C Eugene Schwab Harry Schwab Herman Burt St. Joseph Hospital

Band Boosters Schedule Concert By Ohio University Symphonic Band

The Middleport Band Boosters met with David Durst Jr presiding. Members of the Junior and Senior Bands are selling tickets for the Ohio University Symphonic Band concert set for Thursday April 27 in the High School auditorium. The Boosters sponsor the event as part of a yearly cultural program and also plan a picnic for Junior Band members as a farewell activity.

Middleport David Durst, Jr Ohio University Symphonic Band

Well Baby Conference Set at Middleport Library

Announcement: the Well Baby Conference will be held Thursday April 27 at 1 30 p m in the Middleport Public Library basement. For six months the conference moves to Thursdays. Dr Selim Blazewicz and county health nurses assist along with Child Conservation League representatives. Free examinations for all preschool children of Meigs County.

Middleport Middleport Public Library Selim Blazewicz Catherine Shavorinsky Nelle Bing Child Conservation League Meigs County

Funeral Rites Held For Infant Niece

In St. Albans West Virginia funeral services were held for five‑month‑old Rebecca Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brown. Relatives from Langsville and Rutland attended. interment was in Miles Cemetery Rutland. The infant had been ill since birth and is survived by her parents a brother and sister.

Middleport Cecil Bolin Joe Langsville Chester Erwin St. Albans W. Va Rebecca Brown Dwight Brown Miles Cemetery Rutland Esther Jackson Cavanaugh Governor's Island N. Y Robert Jackson Miss Jackson Middleport High School Wendell Swain Frank Stevens Beaver Dam Fred Whitlock James Kent C. E. Vances Ernest Kennedy Akron Kennedy Thomas Harold Atkins Gary Herman Lucas Hardwick Kenneth Mossman Cincinnati First Baptist Church Harry Houdashelt Grant St Waldo Buck Guysville Alfred LeFevre Columbus C. C. Chapman River Hill Walter Crooks P. A. Sayre and Sons Richard and Keith Arbuckle Jeannette Crooks Carol Sue Roberta Bobby Flora Jean Lee Logan Charles Mayes M. E. Nease Huntington Ray Cox Hamden John Waters Ray Turley Dunbar James Arnold James Stevens Addie Keller Bingham’s Mills Isaac Taylor Stevens Keller

Group Attends Rites For Mrs. L. Nichols

Middleport mourns Lydia Nichols with family from Akron Columbus and Vales Mills. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vale and daughter Sheila, Mr. and Mrs. David Vale, and Mrs. Mamie Martin. Pallbearers named Archie Rumfield Earl Rumfield Charles Walters Harold Sauer Chris and William Seyfried.

Middleport Lydia Nichols Paul Vale Sheila Akron David Vale Columbus Mamie Martin Vales Mills Archie Rumfield Earl Rumfield Charles Walters Harold Sauer Chris William Seyfried

Youth Is Honored For Gymnastic Skill

Edward Wallace Carpenter, grandson of Mr and Mrs Robert E Maddy from Route 346, was named the Y s Boy of the Month for gymnastic skill. He competed with 350 boys and was among three likely future sports stars under Red Harman in Charleston. MOTHER SPRAINS ARM MIDDLEPORT Mrs Alice Williams, mother of Mrs T A May, fell and sprained her arm while ill for two months.

Carpenter Edward Wallace Robert E. Maddy Route Red Harman Charleston Middleport Alice Williams T. A. May Mays

Kindergarten In Charge At PTAs Last Meeting

A record crowd attended the final PTA meeting of the year in Middleport as Central School kindergartners presented Make-Believe Circus under teachers Mrs Guy Reynolds and Miss Lois Cecil. The program featured songs, solos, dances, verse skits, and a toy band led by Colleen Wilson and Marcus Pomeroy. Officers were elected unanimously and donations approved, with a bond issue discussed for May primaries and glasses bought for a needy pupil.

Middleport PTA Central School Guy Reynolds Lois Cecil Geraldine Harpold Sandra Hysell Mary Carol Swanson Patty Bass Betty Boyles Ronnie Pooler David Reed Stephen Rice Joe Blaker Colleen Wilson Andrew Pavlish Charles Murray John Vroman Ben Philson Delbert Rice Lucille Smith E. S. Schaaf Forrest Bachtel Schaaf Meigs County Cancer Fund Columbus Mary Ohlinger L. W. McComas McComas Bachte Reynolds Cecil W. B. Moore

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Meetings and Visits

Mrs Selim Blazewicz hosted a luncheon for the Women's Auxiliary of the Meigs County Medical Society at the Little House for the April meeting led by president E F Maag. Attendees included J J Davis Charles Mullen Roger Daniels and Dr Kathryn Poindexter. The group plans to attend the Ninth District AMA conference in Ironton April 27 and the Ironton Auxiliary will host a tea and dinner for visitors. The next meeting is May 28 with hostess F M Cluff. Other items note the Mary Shrine of Jeru salem convening at 4 pm with a recess until 8 pm for inspection of Mr and Mrs Owen Fink. residents and visitors listed throughout the Middleport community.

Middleport Selim Blazewicz Women's Auxiliary Meigs County Medical Society Little House E. F. Maag American Medical Association Ironton F. M. Cluff J. J. Davis Charles Mullen Roger Daniels William Jeric D. B. Hartinger Kathryn Poindexter Blazewicz

Marietta Club 25th anniversary dinner set Sunday

Middleport residents invited to a 25th anniversary dinner for the Marietta Club at Betsy Mills Club Gymnasium on Sunday April 23 at 12 30 p m Reservations via Mrs Ralph Pratt Hotel Ohio Also many local events and visits noted across Middleport including PTA canvass planning and travel stories by Lucille Smith

Middleport Middleport Business & Professional Women's Club Marietta Club Betsy Mills Club Ralph Pratt Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dean Doan Pomeroy Social Notes Reedsville Donna Jean Ruth Ernest Ruth Donald Petty Shirley Petty Belleville Brother White Church of Christ John Hetzer Eugene Anderson Leslie Ruth R. G. Frankhouse E. S. Parks Lyle Balderson Shirely Petty Norma Robert Raymer Anderson Doyle Bill Williams Pickerington Tony Boring Arthur Mills Johnny Kibble George Jim Ruth John Boring Fay Pickens Ruth Anne Williams West Virginia Petty Olive Orange High School OVA Parkersburg High School Union Barge Line Carrie V. Stewart Ernest W. Stewart Mine M. Smith Stambaugh Leo L. Vaughan Union Ave Logan Monument Co Monument CO Pomeroy- Mason Bridge Vaughan Bowens Entertain Russells Entertain Pomeroy Personals L. Nichols Roger Manley Lloyd Sayre Lion Middleport Social Notes Middleport — Mary Shrine Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem Feeney-Bennett Post Legion Hall Owen Fink Steve Houdershelt Bradbury S. Second Ave New Straitsville Heath Methodist Church Mexico Parent-Teacher Association Fred Healy A. A. Chappelle Chappelle Talbott Patrick Healy Healy Margaret Healy Edward Lee J. E. McComas Emmett Shuler South James Weber Gene Grate Florida Marshall Boggs Gallia County Liberty Theatre the Wolf Man Lon Chaney Claude Rains Warren Williams Ralph Bellamy Dead End Huntz Hall Evelyn Ankers Tom and Jerry Professor Tom Meigs Pomeroy Whirlpool Gene Tierney Richard Conte Jose Ferrer Charles Bickford Barbara O'Neil Temple Middleport Audrey Totter Richard Basehart Cyd Charisse Barry Sullivan Lloyd Gough William Conrad Bendvue Pomeroy Lady Barbara Stanwyck Preston Foster Stephen McNally Edith Barrett Leif Ericson Asonies Mason W.va Free Bridge AOL Bette Davis Bob Montgomery June Bride fAlso Edw. G. Robinson, John Lund Paramount Cartoon Virginia Mayo Milton Berle Rod Cameron Bonita Granville MGM Federal Land Bank United National Farm Loan Ass'n A. C. Gibson Sec'y-Treas Ohio Valley Bank Bldg Gallipolis, Ohio Vin West 2Nd Pomeroy St.Joseph Aspirin Studebaker Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Athens, O Che Eran
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