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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1953

Page

2

Scouts Buy Used Bus For Trips By Troop 245

Troop 245 of the Boy Scouts has purchased a 48 passenger used school bus that has been overhauled and repainted for touring and camping. First trips include Washington Lt C and Marmouth Cave with camping along the way. The troop meets weekly at the public library basement with 57 Scouts enrolled. Scoutmaster is Donald Mills with Richard Kart and Charles Vroman as assistants. R Objective fund drive aided by Rotarians and firemen runs through April 30 to rehabilitate the bus. contributions welcome via Robert Coats, general chairman.

Middleport United States Boy Scouts of America Washington Lt. C Marmouth Cave Donald Mills Naval Reserve Richard Kart Charles Vroman Robert Fisher Robert Coats Loecal Coate

Career Day at Wahama High School Scheduled

Wahama High School announces its second Career Day to be held Wednesday. Morning sessions feature talks on farming, crime prevention, airline careers, home economics, medicine, industrial programs, building trades, merchandising, engineering, beauty culture, secretarial work, jobs for boys and girls, and armed forces. Speakers include W C Roberts, Clarence Blessing, Gwynn Lytton, A H Price, Paul Sporn plant, J W Potter Jr, and more.

Point Pleasant Wahama High School W. C. Roberts Clarence Blessing Joseph Bailey James Diehl Gwynn Lytton FBI Rk. C. Dilley Robert Clarke F. W. Quillin A. B. Burkhart West Virginia American Airlines Anne Wetzel Appalachian Electric Power Company Jean Carter John Lawrence Snider F. A Schacker Mason Mary Cutler Holzer Hospital Fred Carsey Max Wetherall Oblinger Sayre A. H. Price Vanadium Corporation of America Paul Scally Philip Spornpl Mise Powell Vrooman Mountain State Business College

Annual Junior Woman's Club mother daughter banquet held

Pt ir he IS Sal il So pi li ol i s POINT PLEASANT The An nual Junior Woman's Club mother daughter banquet was held Friday evening at the Trinity Methodist Church. Invocation by Mrs J. F. Johnson and a musical program by Joah Stewart Pratt Janet Blessing Paulette Brown Sylvia Clark. Officers installed: Mrs John Devault president Mrs Q F Staats vice president Mrs A G Biggs record secretary Mrs Lonnie Safford corresponding secretary Mrs Louis McDaniel treasurer Mr J Kassey adviser and Mrs D WN Connors junior adviser. Attending dinner were many listed guests. Charleston visited Sunday with his mother Elizabeth Fisher Lincoln Ave. Mrs Louise Edwards of Leon visiting Charleston relatives.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church J. F. Johnson Joah Stewart Goldie Pratt Janet Blessing Paulette Brown Sylvia Clark Mra John Devault Q F. Staats A. G. Biggs Lonnie Saff Thomas Rose W. S&s. Walde Lee Pratt L. F.ripplett Nettie Grimm Marjorie Waldie

Grand Opening Held For Addition to Store

The Wallis General Store held a grand opening for its new addition on Saturday. The store near Callipolis Ferry has been under construction for several months and has been owned and operated by the Wallace family for over 50 years.

Point Pleasant Wallis Callipolis Ferry Wallace

Armed Forces Day Committee To Meet In Point Pleasant

A committee planning Armed Forces Day events for May 16 will convene Tuesday evening at the Naval storehouse in Point Pleasant to map activities and coordinate arrangements.

Armed Forces Day Committee Point Pleasant Armed Forces Davy Naval Storehouse

Mrs. Frank White Returns Home From Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Frank White, previously a surgical patient at Holzer Hospital, was returned to her home on Lincoln Street Friday.

Middleport Frank White Holzer Hospital Lincoln St

Public sale of Ohio land in Athens County estate

Garnet P. Lape administratrix of Glenora Wright estate to sell at public auction May 16 at 18 oclock at Athens County Court House. Describes eighty eight plus acres in Section 12 with coal gas oil reservations to William Hurst and Glenora Wright heirs. Appraised value four thousand dollars, terms five hundred cash, balance on deed delivery. Named defendants Julia Bean et al referenced in probate notice.

Otto Washington Garnet Glenora Wright John J. Norris Charles Norris Placi W. Hurst William Hurst Glenora N. Wright Willan W. Hurst Little Hurst J. Wright Athens County Ohio Este

Married Ladies Bridge Club Hears Wilton L Miller Host

The Married Ladies Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs Wilton L Miller on Main St Miss Juliet Smith attended as a guest High score was won by Mrs T Stribling who received the club privé Other players included Mrs Dewey A Windsor Mrs N A Park Sr Mrs Walter A Windsor Mrs S C Wilhelm Mrs FE Heiner and Mrs Miller The next meeting is set for Thursday at Mrs S C Wilhelm's home on Jefferson Blvd

Married Ladies Bridge Club Wilton L. Miller Main St T. Stribling Juliet Smith Dewey A. Windsor N A. Park Walter A Windsor S C. Wilhelm FE. Heiner Miller S. C. Wilhelm Jefferson Blvd

Friendship Circle Hosts Mrs Marcus McDaniel at Belle Meade

Mrs Marcus McDaniel of Belle Meade was hostess Friday evening at her home to the Friendship Circle. President were Mrs Harry Godfrey, Mrs Elmer Pbersbach, Mrs Samuel Beller, Mr Otis Smith, Mrs Ernest Warner, Mrs Liam Woods and Mrs Wyatt Riffle.

Marcus McDaniel of Bellemeade Friendship Circle Harry Godfrey Elmer Pbersbach Samuel Beller Otis Smith Ernest Warner Liam Woods Wyatt Riffle

Birthday Dinner for Daughters of America Held at Moose Home

The 22nd annual birthday dinner drew about 60 members and guests Friday evening at the Moose Home. District deputy Mrs. Maggie Pruden and councillor Mrs. L. V. Mueller attended. Mrs. Beira Farley led the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. John McNeill sang. invocation by Mrs. Canna Chase. Eddie Kinende, a fifth grader from Central School, gave a patriotic reading.

Daughters of America Moose Home Maggie Pruden St. Albans L. V. Mueller Beira Farley John McNiell Canna Chase Eddie Kinende Central School Irene Sayre John McNeill Leta Gill Apple Grove

PTA Meeting Postponed From April 23 to May 6

A Junior High School PTA gathering slated for Thursday April 23 has been rescheduled to May 6. The change affects parents teachers and students attending the session to discuss upcoming activities and school programs.

PTA

Local families visit amid hospital news and rites

Mrs Angus Robbins and daughter Rebecca of Main St visit with her parents in Leon. Mrs Lewis Harris of Buffalo visits family in Leon after attending the last rites of C F Thomas. Other greetings include Rebecca Jewell in Jefferson Ave and the McCullochs in Winfield Road visiting Huntington. Captain W D Curry improves after Holzer Hospital surgery.

Angus Robbins Rebecca Main St Alfred Boles Leon Lewis Harris Buffalo Helen Cossin Robert Errette Leon John Thomas Burdette Carlson Belvedere Thomas C. F. Thomas Jackie Jewell Charleston

Emma Jane Rittenhouse and Norman Biggs wed in Pomeroy

Emma Jane Rittenhouse and Norman Chester Biggs, EMC, J. and Navy, united in marriage at Bradford Church of Christ in an open ceremony. The bride, a Dayton native and former Piqua High School student with Navy service, wore a navy suit. Attendants included Nathan Biggs and Mrs. Nathan Biggs. A reception at the bride’s home featured white crepe decorations, a lace tablecloth cake table, and a punch service by Mrs. Nathan Biggs.

Pomeroy Emma Jane Rittenhouse Norman Chester Biggs EMC J. & Navy Bradford Church of Christ Fmerson Rittenhouse Dayton Ohio Ollie Biggs Dean Warren Barbara Conley Whitney Ingraham Clyde Adkins Nathan Biggs Piqua Piqua High School W. H Kiefaker Co U.S Navy Navy Recruiting Office Nathan Higes Clede Adkins Nathan Biggis Ciuests Ollie Rippe James Ripes Alfred Ripes Judy Nathan Higgs Jeanie Hilly Sharon Brenda Alvin Smith Clyde Adkine Dale Congreve Charter Langford Curt Fredrick Norman Fredrick Jackie and Jerry Ralph Biges Edgar Pullens Linnie Putlins Mise Lena Pooler Henry Spencer Long Hottom Milo Biggs Martha McElroy Eugene McElroy Virgil McElroy Minersville

Rocksprings Club to Meet at Grange Hall Tuesday

The Rocksprings Home Demonstration Work Club will meet Tuesday at the Rock Springs Grange Hall. A pot-luck lunch will be served at noon, with each member bringing their own table service and drink.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Rocksprings Grange Hall

Hamm and Hines Funeral Attendance Report

Mr and Mrs Walter Hamm attended the funeral of Clyde Hines in Athens on Saturday. Mrs Olea Russell of Vienna West Virginia visited last week with Mr and Mrs FE Follrod.

Walter Hamm Athens Clyde Hines Olea Russell Vienna W. Va FE. Follrod

Six Drivers Appear Before Village Mayor

In Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court six drivers faced charges. Lewis Williams fined 50 dollars and jailed on five counts with the jail term suspended. Kenneth Clendenin cited for deficient brakes with 5 dollars and costs. James Hall Jr cited for unsafe operation with costs and fine suspended. William R. Blankenship charged 5 dollars and costs for crossing the yellow line. Marion Allensworth forfeited a bond on intoxication, Earl F. Abbott tied to a 125 dollar bond for driving while intoxicated.

Middleport Sidney T. Russell Lewis Williams Kenneth Clendenin James Hall, Jr William R. Blankenship Yellow Line Marion Allensworth Earl F. Abbott

Eleven Meigs Youths Enter Poultry Contest

Eleven Meigs County youths entered the annual chicken of tomorrow contest in Pomeroy. A total of 13 entries come from 11 contestants, with two contestants submitting two entries. Contestants include Donna Holter Racine David Pierce Dwight Nelson Donald Nelson Cecil Nelson Larry Morris Langsville Fred Stanley Albany Duane Barr Langsville and Albert Quivey Carpenter.

Churchmen to Meet in Middleport for Repair Work

Harold Wood gerd president of Methodist Men announces a Tuesday 7 p.m. meeting at the church. Members are asked to bring carpenter tools to repair Sunday School chairs.

Middleport Harold Woodgerd Methodist Men

Meigs Marriage License

Arthur H. Hart of New Haven marries Drusilla Wolfe, age 17, in Meigs. The license indicates Hart is 24 and the union is recorded for public records.

MEIGS Arthur H. Hart New Haven

Middleport Social Notes Turnout and Visits Highlight Local Week

The WCTU met at Mrs Lillian Stieff home with a covered dish supper and program led by L D Dilen. Members presented a radio skit and songs while neighbors and relatives visited in Columbus, Parkersburg, and other nearby towns, with several residents sharing weekend trips and family updates.

Middleport WCTU Lillian Stieff L. D. Dilen J. Q Rice Marvin Kelly Flower Kelly Blanche Haptonstall Diles

Middleport Layette Show Honors Janet Frost Hostess

A layette show was presented to Mrs Harold Hinkle Janet Frost of Arlington Va by Jo Ann Wilson Springfield Gladys Lu Devel Columbus and Julie Mitch Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Saturday night at the home of her aunt Mrs Charles Walhorn on Third Ave. Opened gifts then dessert was served to June Klees Nancy Ervin Ida Lee Hartley Clara Taylor Charlotte Yonker Ann Rupe Adrienne Mills Thelma Yeanger Walburn Frances Chase Lieving Mrs C R Wise Mrs George Hodeon and daughter Carol Jean Mrs Ralph Graves and Carolyn Jane of Pomeroy Mrs Dwight Frost Narea Lee Mrs Walburn Hazel Hawkins Ginther Sally Goodwin Walters Eleanor Satterfield and Jean Smart.

Middleport Harold Hinkle Janet Frost Ariington Jo Ann Wilson Springfield Gladys Lu Devel Columbus Julie Mitch Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Charles Walhorn Third Ave June Klees Nancy Ervin Ida Lee Hartley Clara Taylor Charlotte Yonker Ann Rupe Adrienne Mills Thelma Yeanger Walburn Frances Chase Lieving C. RR. Wise George Hodeon Carol Jean Ralph Graves Carolyn Jane Pomeroy Dwicht Frost Narea Lee Walburn Hazel Hawkins Ginther Sally Goodwin Walters Eleanor Satterfield Jean Smart

Weets at Home Stitch and Chat Club Meeting

Middleport group met Friday at Jean Clark's Locust Street home with Joan Gilmore assisting. Anna Howell serves as president. Members painted pictures during the evening and hostesses offered a salad course and candy.

Middleport Stitch and Chatter Club Jean Clark Locust St Joan Gilmore Anna Howell

Heath Methodist Class 12 April Meeting Programs

Members of Class 12 of Heath Methodist Church are to bring family heirlooms to Mrs P Klein’s home for a program hour led by Mrs Wayne Gibbons. The April meeting, postponed earlier, will feature Ohio sesquicentennial materials. Assisting hostesses are Mrs John Kincaid Mrs C M Hennesy and Mrs Leo Kennedy.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church P. Klein Wayne Gibbons Ohio John Kincaid C. M. Hennesy Leo Kennedy

Bradbury PTA to Meet. Betsy Ross Operetta Shown

The Bradbury Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Bradbury School. Pupils from first through fourth grades will present the patriotic operetta When Betsy Ross Made Old Glory. Mrs Thelma n is principal and Wilbur Rowley is association president. Maxine Wingett directed with school teachers assisting and Marilyn Roush as accompanist.

Bradbury Bradbury School Thelman Wilbur Rowley Betsy Ross Maxine Wingett Marilyn Roush

Moore in Critical Condition After Stroke at Chesapeake Home

Mrs. W. T. Moore remained in a Huntington memorial hospital Sunday in critical condition eleven days after a paralysis stroke at her Chesapeake home. Her niece visited, and her daughter Nancy Billy Moore Polan lives in Huntington. Other families traveled and attended events including church members and relatives at conferences in Canton and plans to visit Houston to see their son Gene Dean, manager and resident engineer for Aeronautical Radio.

W. T. Moore Francis Fleeher Memorial Hospital Huntington Chesapeake O. P. Klein Moore Nancy Billy Moore M. H. Polan Harry Houdashelt Albion N. Y Dean Todex Houston Texas Gene Dean Aeronautical Radio Ins Charlene Dillard Athens James Fisher

Meigs County Land Transfers

Meigs County records show transfers of parcels in Orange Chester Bedford Salisbury and Middleport townships. Transfers include Leonard Baylor to Roland Torrence and Audrey Torrence. Paul Orr and Thelma Orr to Charles and Licy Spencer. Holter heirs to Far l Holter Emma Clendenin Nellie Heastery Ima Rose Mallie Faulkenburg Wilbur Holter Clifford Holter and Stanley Holter. Herve Alvin Ritchie and Marigole Fay Ritchie to Clayton Schartiger Cora Schartiger Raymond Boatright and Helen R Boatright. Nora Torrence and Nelson Torrence to H Alvin and Marigole Ritchie. Jena V Clark to Charlie L Pickett and Robert G Pickett. John Burchett and Claudia Burchett to Ralph and Fern Gilmore. Leon Manier to Donald A Cosney.

Leonard C. Baylor Bertha Baylor Roland Terrence Audrey Torrence Orange Township Paul Orr Thelma Orr Charles Spencer Licy Spencer Chester Mollie EF. Holter Farl Holter Emma Clendenin Nellie Heastery Ima Rose Mallie Mae Faulkenburg Wilbur Holter Clifford Holter Stanley Holter Sutton Township Eart Holter Nelile Heastevy Syracuse Herve Alvin Ritchie Marigole Fay Ritchie Clayton Schartiger Cora Schartiger Raymond Boatright Helen R Boatright Roland Torrence Nora B. Torrence Nelson Torrence H. Alvin Ritchie Marigole Ritchie Jena V. Clark Charlies L. Pickett Robert G. Pickett Bedford Township John Burchett Claudia Burchett Ralph C. Gilmore Fern Gilmore Salisbury Township Leon Manier Donald A. Cosney Middleport

Milk Ring Testing Starts at Rocksprings Fairgrounds

A mobile testing lab from the State Department of Agriculture will move to the Rocksprings Fairgrounds on Tuesday. Meigs County agent CE Blakeslee said collectors may receive instructions 9 am to 4 pm Wednesday, with first milk ring tests likely Thursday to detect bangs disease.

Pomeroy State Department of Agriculture Rocksprings Fairgrounds Blakeslee Meigs County

Local Fishermen Leave for Off-State Trips

Middleport fishermen depart Sunday for two week fishing trips out of state. Participants include Wallace Fussell O P Klein and Richard Reuter from the local post office heading to Dale Hollow Lake near Celina and planned fishing at Piewick Dam in Alabama. Also leaving are B F Parmalee A P Store manager and Kenneth McRihinny Bailey's Drive In owner. Dr Clyde Ingles joins a separate group fishing this week.

Middleport Dale Hollow Lake Celina Wallace Fussell O. P. Klein Richard Reuter Piewick Dam Alabama B. F. Parmalee A&p Kenneth McRihinny Bailey's Drive-In Clyde Ingles

Dr. Edmund Butrim Opens Pomeroy Office On Main Street

Lithuanian-born physician Dr. Edmundas Butrimavicius begins practice in Pomeroy occupying former Dr. Jerie space on Fast Main Street. Known as Dr Eddie to locals, he lists hours 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 daily except Thursday and Sunday, with Meige General Hospital association on those days.

Pomeroy Main Street William H. Jerie Edmundas Butrimavicius Lithuania Iterview Edmund Butrim Butrim Kaunas U. S Germany Bavaria United States Fromm Rochester Hospital Rochester N. Y State Board Ohio St. Francis Hospital Cambidge OH i Jerie Ray Evans Eddie Meige General Hospital

Mayer Family Announces Birth of Daughter Cheri Lee

S-Sgt. and Mrs. John Mayer announce the birth of a daughter, Cheri Lee, Saturday night at Meses General Hospital. Mayer is stationed at Kelly Air Base, San Antonio, Texas. Grandparents are Rep. and Mrs. George Meinhart. Mrs. Winnie Maver. great grandmother Mrs. Effie Wise, all of Middieport and area residents.

Middleport John Mayer Barbara Meinhart Cheri Lee Meses General Hospital Mayer Kelly Air Base San Antonio Texas George Meinhart N. Second Ave Winnie Maver Middieport Effie Wise

Private Rites Tuesday For Amelia B. Rummel

Amelia Bertha Rummel 68 died Saturday at her Pomeroy home. She is survived by husband Jesse Lee Rummel. A Lutheran, private funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the residence with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Amelia Bertha Rummel

Meigs County Primaries See Low Activity and Key Races

Meigs County officials report sparse turnout for the May 5 Pom eroy and Middleport primaries. In Pomeroy nine Republicans compete for six council seats while mayoral and treasurer races feature incumbents and challengers. Middleport sees two Republican council contests and incumbents facing rivals. Absentee voting has been light with limited ballots cast or requested.

Pomeroy Middleport Meigs County Board of Elections Owever Ralph Spencer Charles Legar Spencer Sidney T Russell Acumbent Frank Vroman Walter Bunce David O. Jenkins Joe Young Jr L. R. Wiley H. K. Woodgerd Jacob Turner Jean Lama Charles Murray Flection Board Pomeroy Motor Co W. Main

Baptist Men's Fellowship Meets at First Baptist Church

The Baptist Men's Fellowship gathered at First Baptist Church in Middleport with Lindsey Lyon presiding and Paul Smart leading devotionals. They announced the charter for the new organization, reviewed a church bulletin board project, and planning a ham burger fry for May 21 at 6 pm at the Fairgrounds with Pomeroy Baptist Men as guests. A softball game challenge was issued, a color film was shown, and refreshments followed with hosts W. K. Beaver Edison Baker and Willis Anthony.

Middleport the Baptist Men's Fellowship First Baptist Church Lindsey Lyon Paul Smart Kalad Hindy David Darstar Pomeroy Baptist Fairgrounds Pomeroy W. K. Beaver Edison Baker Willis Anthony

Rutland Driver Fined for DUI in City Court

Harry Jackson Pomeroy of Rutland, 79, was fined $100 and fined on DUI charges in the court of Mayor Delmar A Canaday over the weekend. Charges were filed by Patrolman William Lehew. Also listed is Bill Windon, 19, Minersville, charged with intoxication and forfeiting a $15 cash appearance bond.

Pomeroy Harry Jackson Rutland Delmar A. Canaday William Lehew Lehew Bill Windon Minersville

Birthday Dinner Honors Linda Batey in Middleport

Linda Batey celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a dinner party hosted by her mother Mrs. George Batey in Middleport. Guests included Sandra Fultz Linda Beaver Gal Stumbo Carole Owen and Janet Valentine who enjoyed a chicken dinner ice cream and birthday cake.

Middleport Linda Batey George Batey Sandra Fultz Linda Beaver Gal Stumbo Carole Owen Janet Valentine

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