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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1959
Page
14
Meigs County Farm Bureau Womens Committee met to plan a youth talent contest at the Meigs County fair in August with the winner advancing to a southern region district competition. Paul Northup will contact county music teachers to register talented youths.
A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. James Guinther was held in the school auditorium with hostesses Mrs. Helen Diddle and Mrs. Beatrice Lisle. Guests included Carrie Meinhart, Mary Durst, Rev. Howard Ruppelt, Helen Fisher, Irene Parker, Nora Houdashelt, and many others from Racine Pomeroy Middleton and surrounding areas.
Charles W. Boyles 21 of Middleport faces reckless operation charges after driving into two trees on Grant Street early Tuesday. Bertha Bass ? Middleport arrested for intoxication Tuesday evening. John Rice 18 and Mary Buckner 18 released under 1500 bond after being bound over on breaking and entering charges.
Olive Farm Woman's Club held an April meeting at Mrs. Mamie Buckley's home with Ella Osborne presiding. Flower growing and pruning hints were shared followed by a plant exchange. Birthdays for Mrs. Hazel Buckley and Mrs. Edna Hall were celebrated with gifts from secret pals. Refreshments were served to listed members. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Lillian Pickens's home.
Land transfers in Meigs County include Shade River Lodge 453 trustees to C B Hayman and others in Chester. Isabel Simpson to J E Simpson and Gretta M Simpson in Racine. Sylvia A Carl Hazel Wilson and Russell Wilson to Tracy Whaley and Grace Whaley in Pomeroy. Ethel M Hite and R E Hite to Dominick and Jessie Zarlengo in Rutland. Additional transfers cover Edwin S Cozart to Hallie Cross in Syracuse. Floyd Thomas to Robert and Joan Snowden in Rutland. Libbie Reeves to Lee W McComas and Lloyd F McComas in Columbia Township.
Bedford youth and Darwin area residents form the Bedford Youth Center Association to promote a recreation center. At 8 p m Thursday in Darwin School reports from finance and building committees will be heard and permanent officers named. A square dance is planned for Burlingham Woodman’s Hall Saturday from 8 p m to midnight to raise funds for the center.
A birthday party honoring Susie Chapman marked her tenth birthday at her parents' home Mr and Mrs Ted Chapman Monday evening. Guests included Susan Ohlinger Ruth Ann Klees Patty Bailey Sandy Humphrey Bill Beech Roy Coleman Mike Beech Richard Powell and Gary Stobart. The group enjoyed cake ice cream and a movie before adjourning with plans for a May 18 gathering hosted by Mrs Meinhart.
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Sullivan moved from Haydenville to Buchtel. Elizabeth Moore visited Columbus with James Decker. Bill McGathey, stationed in California with the U S Marines, has been discharged. Raymond Stover and children guest of relatives in Gypsum and Toledo. Ronald Hansil and Kris of Chillicothe visited the Crothers. Ralph Campbell hosted Wise and children Merilee and Mark of Columbus. 8 S Hardgrove visited Harold Rowland of London.
The Racine High School annual spring concert is scheduled for May 3 under director Mrs. Lee Lee. Middleport reports total parking meter receipts of 163 dollars for the past week as per Police Chief Herbert Gilkey.
Pomeroy notes report Mrs Perry Riggs receiving a cable from daughter Mrs Martin L Johnson and children Marta Lynn and Mark arriving in Japan to join Lt Johnson at Misawa Air Base for a three year assignment. Mrs Bert Weese remains home ill in Syracuse while J C Ferrell improves at home. Helen Grace Williams of Lancaster visited her parents Mr and Mrs A E Williams for the weekend. Mrs Maxine Arnold and daughter Suzanne joined Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stewart and son for a Mason gathering in which Mrs Stewart celebrated a birthday. Others at the Stewart home included Mrs Mary Aumiller of Hartford W Va Mrs Jack Fowler and children of Point Pleasant W Va and Mr and Mrs Jack Stewart of Mason W Va.
Meigs County commissioners authorize bids for dust control on county roads with 83 000 gallons of petroleum asphalt to be supplied and applied by a chosen firm. Bids due May 4 with a $10 000 performance bond. project to start within 10 days of award and finish by July 1. River Oil Co. given 90 day gasoline supply at 18.6 cents regular and 21.4 cents high test.
Those from distant places attended the funeral services for Mrs. Susan Shain. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wells and son of Washington Courthouse, Mr. and Mrs. Nett Wolfe of Elkton, Mrs. Gene Roush of Chillicothe, Mrs. Frank Reinshell, Mrs. Gay Drake and Miss Judy Shain of Columbus.
Charles La Porte 56 of Columbus was fined 25 dollars and costs with the fine suspended by Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples on Tuesday for charges of defrauding an inn keeper.
Salisbury Cub Scouts toured the Clark Thle farm Saturday visiting the modern milking parlor. After the tour the group held a wiener roast for the youngsters and leaders.
Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet at 7 30 Friday evening at the temple with Mrs Pauline Gallagher and Mrs Maxine Allensworth as hostesses.
A long list of land and mineral transfers is shown, detailing deeds and affidavits of transfer involving numerous individuals and entities. Notable transfers include 80 acres in Sutton to Jimmie and Pearl Hawthorne's allies, 128 acres in Salem to Carol and Vivian Pierce, and 152 acres of coal in Salem Township to Ohio Power Co. Also listed are several guardianships and trustee actions for local parcels and lodge property.
An umbrella themed bridal shower for Miss Lila Sue Terrell, bride elect of Eugene Mitch, was hosted in Pomeroy by Mrs. Charles Spencer Jr and Mrs. Joseph Struble. Attendees and gift offerings filled the Federated Church social room with decorative umbrellas, flowers, and coordinated refreshments.
Lenora and Louise Michael twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Samuel Michael celebrated their eighth birthday Sunday with a party at the Michael home near Chester. Miss Wilma Herrmann conducted games with prizes for several guests. many relatives and family friends attended and gave gifts.
Meigs County Conservation Committee will vote on officers and district representatives at 7 30 Friday evening in Pomeroy City Hall. A discussion on fish and game regulations will follow the meeting announced by Arnold E Snowden, chairman.
The Oak Grove Methodist Church in Pomeroy plans a jitney supper starting at 5 p m in the community building. Proceeds support church activities and local outreach.
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