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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1959
Page
3
A severe rain hail and wind storm hit Meigs County causing uprooted trees damaged outbuildings and broken windows in Nease Settlement and Eagle Ridge. A broiler house lost 400 broilers and power and phone service were disrupted. Residents assess insurance as streams overflow.
Lake Burr Oak fishing reports name Martin and Docie as top anglers with bass up to 6 pounds 8 ounces. Several fishermen including Dwight Hartley Frank Cunningham and Millard Patton post notable catches of bass crappies and catfish. Weather and lake conditions noted with a May 1 dock space deadline and contact suggestion for returning slips.
Mr and Mrs Charles Blaine Ingels former residents now in Chicago announce the birth of their daughter Debra Kay weighing seven pounds 12 ounces born April 23 in a Chicago hospital Grandparents include Mrs John W Ingels Meigs County resident now in Chicago and Merrill Taylor of Pomeroy Great grandparents are Charles Les Ingels Mason W Va Blanche Harper Middleport and Hollis Taylor Rutland The Ingels have two sons Jon Wayne and Charles Blaine Jr
Pomeroy Bosworth Council 46 R a S M will meet in a special assembly at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening May 4 at 7 30 for the super excellent master's degree a once yearly event in full form All companions are invited Refreshments will be served N T Club to Meet Glouster The N T Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Albert Zimmers
Women of the Providence Missionary Society met at Pride Stone Baptist Church in Gallipolis for a Saturday workshop. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Wright and daughter Janet from Rutland, plus Edith Luckadoo, Edith Thomas, Mary Baumgardner and Alma, Carrie Cassel, Arlena Reese, Florence Richards, Janet Richards, Lula Hampton, and Myrtle W. Warren from Middleport.
Mr and Mrs Jerry M Davis announce the birth of a nine pound twelve ounce son, Craig Alan, born Sunday at Fort Lee Hospital in Peters burg Virginia. Grandparents are Rolland FE Neutzling and Willis Davis of Pomeroy and Mrs Otto Berk of Columbus, with great grandparents Minnie Davis and Addie Grueser of Pomeroy. This is the couple’s first child. Mrs Davis is the former Rita Neutzling.
The Pomeroy Senior Mothers Club surpassed its $1,500 goal by raising $1,700 through various fund raisers. The extra funds may buy the class an extra day in Washington D C. Co chairmen Mrs. Charles Murray and Mrs. Paul Baker led the year’s activities.
Plans for a voluntary auto safety check program in Meigs County are set by Lt. Her tiff Robert Hartenbach Special Deputy Kenneth Grover and the Meigs County Farm Bureau. The first four checks run May 4 at Columbia School May 6 at Salem Center School May 8 at Harrisonville School and May 11 at the Edi Dennison residence Route 124. Checks start at 3 p m and cover brakes front and rear lights steering tires exhaust glass wipers mirrors and horn. Passing owners receive a circle safety card and windshield sticker. Nonpassing owners get a defect list and must show repaired proof at the Farm Bureau service station to obtain cards and stickers. Mrs Edmond Grueser leads publicity with two Farm Bureau reps at each location to assist records.
Reema Forouki of Jordan will be guest speaker at Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church family night. She is a Ohio University student and will wear native costume and discuss Jordanian customs during the Thursday evening event starting with a 6:30 p.m. potluck.
Fourteen children from the Meigs County Children's Home were hosted by the Women's Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post 128 in Middleport for Child Welfare Month. Mrs Betty Fife and Mrs Ronald Hand led games. transportation was by Charles Asa Bradbury and Franklin Triplett. members Helena Baker and Geraldine Varian presided as obligations were paid. gifts supported the Meigs County Cancer Society and Middleport Park Association. Helen Kennedy and Mae Roach named co chairs for Poppy Day. refreshments served.
Plans for the Meigs County Fair to run August 19 to 22 will be reviewed at a Monday meeting of the Meigs County Agricultural Society. Topics include constructing a new midway building to replace the former dance hall and the completion of the junior fair premium list.
Mrs Pomeroy and Mrs Stewart Hawking will attend the Oriental Shrine of North America Thea Court Spring convention on May 1 at the youth center in the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Hawkins is a representative of Thea Court.
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The Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor groups of the Middleport Church of Christ will host a skating party Friday at Skate-a-Way Rink Route 7. Members may bring one guest and should meet at the church at 7 p m. Afterward they return to the church for a party with Mrs Martha Childs and Mrs Wallace Bradford serving as adult advisors for the senior and junior groups respectively. Miss Carol Hudson and Miss Judy Butcher are leaders.
The Trimble chapter of the Jaycees will convene at 8 p.m. in the mayor’s office to discuss upcoming events and community service plans.
Mary Elizabeth Hilleary of Langsville files for divorce from Donald Ray Hilleary of Cumberland Maryland in Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of one minor child.
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