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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

8

Two Men Fined After Police Arrests

Pomeroy fines levied by Mayor Sidney A Spencer on Wednesday night against two men. Thomas Hudgins of Chester paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle, while Douglas Sayre of Racine paid 10 dollars and costs on intoxication charges. Both were arrested by Patrolman Russell Bailey on April 22.

Pomeroy Sidney A. Spencer Thomas Hudgins Chester Douglas Sayre Racine Russell Bailey

Annual Roll Call Dinner At First Baptist Church

The Middleport annual Roll Call dinner drew 153 parishioners, the fifth under Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy. Guests heard class reports from church groups, received member certificates, and enjoyed a program led by the pastor with songs and a poem.

First Baptist Church Middleport Charles M. Pomeroy Citizen’s National Bank Pome Pomeroy The Baptist Church Clifford Owen Carol Herbert Richard Sneller Gail Stumbo Linda Fiering James Hall Frances Beards Betty Vale Fielding Hawkins Dee Pearl Hoffman Leslie Price Oakiey Price Columbus

Pomeroy Catholic Women Plan Silver Tea Fundraiser

Pomeroy Catholic women in Sacred Heart Guild announce chairs for the Silver Tea at Sacred Heart Church. Committees include receptionists, registrars, nut-bread, cake, and food prep with members named. Helpers will prepare Saturday and assist after Sunday mass and throughout the day.

the Sacred Heart Guild Thomas Hennessey Walter Harris Harriet Marie Smith Ee Buchanan George Ett John Handley Mary Kunzelman Leland Sisson Rita Duffy Errol Follroad Guild Marcelline Buell Theodore Beegle Elmer Killinger Martin Waddell Helen Waddell Harriet Matie Smith George Hackett Kenneth McCullough Phillip Meier Lee Rudisell Joseph Raub Mary Kungelman

Auxiliary Meeting Hears Plans For Meigs Projects

The Drew Webster Post Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with Mrs Charles Sauer presiding. They voted to donate 25 toward Pomeroy Junior High stage curtain and 35 for local child welfare. A candy and toothache box was sent to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital. Toys donated to Meigs County Children's Home were reported. Next month will feature draw sheets for Meigs General Hospital and a collection of Bibles books and magazines for the hospital. Pan American month speaker Mrs George Mowrey spoke on Uruguay and displayed the flag. C E Blakeslee discussed Civilian Defense emergency measures in atomic attack and the blood mobile program urging blood donations. Refreshments were served by hostesses.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Legion Charles Sauer Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Meigs County Meigs General Hospital George Mowrey Uruguay Mowrey C. E. Blakeslee Blakeslee Orville Well Grover Jenkinson Arthur Wandling Ralph Welker John Chase Frank Brandenburg Rose Wilburn Macel Smith

Mrs Helen Nease reports Riggs voyage homeward

Mrs Helen Nease received word that W M Riggs, who has been touring Europe nine weeks with friends and visiting her husband Lieutenant W M Riggs, sailed from Naples on the USS Independence for New York. Ronny Riggs has stayed with his grandmother while his parents are abroad.

Pomeroy Helen Nease W. M Riggs Europe Let W. M. Riggs Naples Independence New York Ronny Riggs

Local Social Notes and Move Updates in Lincoln Heights

Mr and Mrs Wendel Kautz visited Sunday with Mrs Maggie Pickens and Grover Jenkinson recovering from a broken arm and dislocated wrist. Miss Virgie Hobbstetter returned from Dayton after visiting relatives Robert and Helen Nease. Kenneth Nease of Dayton visited last week with his mother. Mr and Mrs James Conde and children moved to 1675 Lincoln Heights from Mechanic Street, while Mr and Mrs Marvin Swan and children moved to 1673 Lincoln Heights. Helen Nease and Lenore Hobstetter moved to Episcopalian apartments on East Main Street. The Curtis Laubner family of Marion Ohio were Sunday guests of Grover Jenkinson.

Wendel Kautz Maggie Pickens Middleport Grover Jenkinson Virgie Hobbstetter Dayton Robert Hii Kenneth Nease Helen Neaase James Conde Mechanic St Lincoln Heights Marvin Swan Third St Helen Nease Lenore Hobstetter Spring Ave E. Main St Curtis Laubner Marion Ohio

Mrs J E Hull Returns To Washington DC

Mrs J E Hull Lucille Davis has returned to Washington after two weeks with her parents in Port. Lt Gen J E Hull was with Sec Pace in Tokyo. Mrs Hull accompanied Mrs Davis and Mrs Clinton Fisher toward Columbus, Athens.

Middleport J. E. Hull Lucille Davis T. H. Davis North Third Ave Sec. Pace Tokyo Washington T. H. Davie Clinton Fisher Columbus D. Collis Dawson Athens Davis Mrs. Dawson Ray O'Donnell Fisher

Attendance Officer Re Appointed for Year Meigs County

Woodrow Wilson was appointed to another one year term as Meigs County attendance officer at a recent Meigs County Board of Education meeting. Sacred Heart Alumni rummage sale dates moved up to Thursday through Saturday this week instead of next.

Woodrow Wilson Meigs County Pomeroy Sacred Heart Alumni Association

Middleport Social Notes Brightens Club Meeting

Mrs Walter Wardell hosted the Middleport Literary Club in her Bank Building apartment with Mrs Leo Beeson presiding. Reports included a critic's three month review, a cancer fund contribution, and support for orphan care bill H B No 555.

Middleport Walter Wardell Bank Leo Beeson Dale Dutton Cancer Fund C. P. Dutton Bess Sanborn Palestine Ralph McGill Israel Waddell Mra N. C. Welch

Evangeline Chapter Plans Meetings At Masonic Venues

Middleport observes Evangeline Chapter Past Masters meeting Friday at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Paul Winn as hostess. Officers to convene Monday at the Masonic Hall for practice ahead of inspections.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Paul Winn Masonic Hall

Local Notices From Marietta Highlights

Dave Elias returns from Akron after being summoned by his brother William Elias. Miss Maude Taylor sprained her ankle at Mrs. J. H. Smith’s home. Grant St. this week is under physician care. Mr. and Mrs. John Bowman visited Cincinnati on business. Mrs. Curtis Clark of Canal Winchester visits her Aunt Miss Allie Mauck on South Third Ave. Also here to see Miss Mauck, nanogenerian Mrs. Earl Mauck of Gallipolis, convalescing from illness. Irene Wood, daughter of Curtis Wood, underwent a tonsillectomy at Ho Hospital and is convalescing well. Mrs. Lillian Mehee and Mrs. Mayme Rainey visiting Marietta today. Mrs. Eileen Lyons Amman and

Dave Elias Shoe Box Akron William Elias Maude Taylor J. H. Smith Grant St John Bowman Cincinnati Curtis Clark Canal Winchester Allie Mauck South Third Ave Earl Mauck Gallipolis Irene Wood Curtis Wood Palmer St Ho Hospital Lillian Mehee Mayme Rainey Marietta Eileen Lyons Amman

OU Glee Club Sings Tonight at Middleport

The Ohio University Men’s Glee Club directed by Prof. Philip L. Petersen performs this evening at 8 in the Middleport High School Auditorium. The program features Handel Brahms Schubert Vaughan Williams Deems Taylor and C C Robinson pieces. The Robinson Serenade is dedicated to Petersen and the OU Glee Club by the composer.

Middleport Middleport High School Ohio University Philip L. Petersen Girls Glee Club of Handel Brahms Schubert Vaughan Wiliams Deems Taylor C. C. Robinson Robinson Peterson O. U. Glee Club

Emma Kay Dies at Home at 84 in New Haven

Emma Francis Kay 84 died at her home at 12 40 am Wednesday. Her husband John C Kay died earlier. She is survived by three daughters Laura Cooks Syracuse J W Ferrer Logan Hattie Hale Logan and two sons Fred Kay Linford Kay New Haven. The body stays at home until 1 pm Friday and at the New Haven EUB Church from 1 pm until services by Rev Ralph Mahoney. Burial at Graham Station Cemetery.

Haven Emma Francis Kay John C. Kay Laura Cooks Syracuse J. W. Ferrer Logan W.va Hattie Hale Fred Kay Linford Kay New Haven EUB Ralph Mahoney Graham Station Cemetery

Man Taken Into Custody After Altercation in Middleport

William Bill McHaffie was taken into custody after an altercation with taxi driver Pearl Jewell. Officers Gosney and Neal placed him in Middleport jail. no charges had been filed by 10:30 p.m.

Middleport William Bill) McHaffie Donald Gosney I. Neal Pearl Jewell

Elephants Found on Summit of Adam's Peak

A surprising discovery shows elephant tracks on the summit of Adam’s Peak in Ceylon, a point long regarded as challenging for climbers. The finding raises questions about elephant movement and terrain in higher elevations.

Adam's Peak Ceylon

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