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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1954

Page

2

Queen and Court Named for Meigs County Broiler Festival

Meigs County selects a queen and four attendants through a beauty contest to crown the first broiler queen for the September 23 festival. Contestants must be single Meigs County residents aged 16 or older. Public judging outdoors will feature formal gowns, gifts, and parade duties aboard the county JC float with Jaycees organizing events and a night of dancing and fireworks planned.

Pomeroy Meigs County William Childs Fred Stanley Childs Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Middleport Roger Morgan Tom

Athens Passes Five Year Electric Supply Pact For Sewage Plant

City of Athens authorizes Director of Public Service with Board of Control to contract with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co for electrical energy to operate the sewage treatment plant. Agreement covers 480 volt 3 phase power for five years with payments per Company schedule. supply interruptions limit liability. contract binds successors.

Athens Athens County CON Nol Columbus Suthpan Ofio Electric Company Ohio County OF Athens City of Athena Lle Board of Control Batd City Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Ohio Corporaion Obio Aald City Ohlo Southern Ohlo Electric Company Oho Oity Bee and Kent P.u.lo Ebele Bervice Ubl Comny Cits Mid Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Thens Ames Sen

Hobstetter Reunion Set For Rock Springs Fairgrounds

Pomeroy notes announce the Hobstetter family reunion will be held Sunday August at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds with a noon basket picnic. Visitors are invited to the grounds following a motion from last year’s business session. Local residents and relatives are listed visiting and traveling from Columbus Lake Alma Toledo and Delray Beach Florida to attend or visit.

Pomeroy Hobstetter Rocksprings

Pomeroy Church Class Plans Tuesday Meeting

The Christian Companion Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Denver Kapple on Henry Street.

Pomeroy Christian Companion Pomeroy, Church of Christ Denver Kapple Henry St

Weekend guests of Chester Wolfe home in Chester

Weekend guests included Dick Ritter and Jack Weatherman from Tuppers Plains, Elza Osborne from Athens, Pearl Wakley from Marietta, Howard Wolfe from Pomeroy, and Robert Arnold with daughter Susie, among others, visiting the Wolfe household.

Curtis Wolfe Chester Dick Ritter Jack Weatherman Tuppers Plains Elza Osborne Athens Pearl Wakley Marietta Howard Wolfe Pomeroy Robert Arnold Susie Mra. Aman

Youth Group Heads to Lancaster Camp Grounds

Middleport reports Methodist Youth Fellowship members and counselors travel Sunday afternoon to Lancaster Camp Grounds for the Young Peoples Institute. Traveling are Patricia Lloyd Shirley Roush Juanita Bangerter Roger Covert and John Ketchka with Carole Criswell Warren and Judy Hurley. The counselors are Mrs L L A Bangerter and Mrs John Ketchka. Rev L A Bangerter will teach The Life of Christ to three groups each morning and transportation is provided by the committee including Arthur Covert Robert Hurley Charles Murray J L Ketchka Bruce Lloyd L M McComas and Mrs Nan Moore.

Middleport Lancaster Young Peoples Institute Methodist Youth Fellowship Patricia Lloyd Shirley Roush Juanita Bangerter Roger Covert John Ketchka Carole Criswell Warren Judy Hurley Ll. A. Bangerter L. A Bangerter Institute

Speeding Charges Filed Across Region

Gallipolis Post and State Highway Patrol reported four speeding charges over the weekend. Terry A. Owens of Fairview West Virginia paid a $5 fine and costs to Middleport Mayor Sid ney T. Russell. Woodrow T. Zwilling of Syracuse faced the same fine from Mayor E. F. Robinson. Raymond F. Celeskey of Carmichaels Pennsylvania faced fines in Tuppers Plains. Charles T. Hughes of Gary Indiana posted a $20 bond for appearance before Municipal Judge William H. Janes.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol Terry A. Owens Fairview W. Va Middleport Sidney T. Russell Woodrow T. Zwilling Syracuse Pomeroy E. F. Robinson Raymond F. Celeskey Carmichaels Justice of the Peace Nelson Torrence Tuppers Plains Charles T. Hughes Gary Ind William H. Janes

Meigs General Hospital Admits List of Patients

Meigs General Hospital notes admit a long list of patients including Elsie Roush of Portland Mra Mildred Meadows of Middle Raymond Jergens of Pomeroy Route 1 and several Racine Rutland Pomeroy and Ra cine residents. The entry also mentions a newborn to Mr and Mrs Hart and other listed individuals.

Elsie Roush Portland Mra Mildred Meadows Raymond Jergens Pomeroy Stanford Denney Rutland Warren Scarberry Racine Kathryn Bauer Vaughan Price Robert Hart David Hysell

Auto Recovered After Car Theft in West Liberty

Mr and Mrs Earl Wines took Mr and Mrs Richard Fink to West Liberty where the Finks recovered their allegedly stolen car. The vehicle was badly damaged according to the Finks who were in West Liberty Friday.

Middleport Earl Wines Richard Fink West Liberty Finks

Bound to Jury in Auto Larceny Case

John Richards aged 36 of Bidwell is bound to the grand jury on auto larceny charges brought by the State Highway Patrol. He appeared Saturday with bond set at $1000.

Gallipolis Grand Jury John Richards Bidwell State Highway Patrol

Knotts divorce granted for gross neglect and cruelty

In Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Cedric W. Clark grants a divorce to Robert F. Knotts from Bernice Knotts on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Pomeroy Robert F. Knotts Bernice Knotts Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Oak Hill Man Fined for Driving Left of Center

Ralph E. Foster, 49, of Oak Hill was fined $15 and costs on a State Highway Patrol charge of driving left of center. His case was heard in Gallipolis Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Ralph E. Foster Oak Hill

Rain Ends Heat Wave in Middleport

Relief from a blistering weekend arrived Saturday evening as heavy rains drenched the area. Unlike summer storms, Sunday night showers were gentler, bringing a good soaking. Traffic stayed heavy Friday and Saturday as people sought cooling relief, with large crowds at drives and picnics planned.

Middleport

Roush Nephew of Middleport Woman Dies in Accident

Harold Edwin Roush 26 was electrocuted Friday at the Kgger Creek power plant. He was nephew of Mrs. Downing Roush Mill St and son of the late Ted Roush. He had just finished a new Addison home and funeral services will be held at Gallipolis Baptist Church with interment at Ches ire Gravel Hill Cemetery. Mrs Ray Turley of Dunbar and Mrs Verna Thoma of Columbus will join Mrs Roush.

Middleport Harold Edwin Roush Kgger Creek Downing Roush Mill St Ted Roush Addison Gallipolis Baptist Church Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery Ray Turley Dunbar W. Va Verna Thoma Columbus Roush

Mrs Gus Hendricks Dies at Elyria

Middleport reports the death of Mrs. Gus Agnes L Hendricks at Elyria Memorial Hospital on July 24 after a week of illness. She leaves husband a six year old daughter Sandra Jean and her Mansfield parents plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral was July 26 with burial in Elyria.

Middleport Gus Agnes L.) Hendricks Elyria Elyria Memorial Hospital Sandra Jean Mansfield

Boy Scout George Baumgardner Leaves for Religious Training

George Baumgardner, son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Baumgardner and a member of Moriah and Shiloh Baptist churches, travels to Columbus for a week of religious training at Shiloh Baptist Church. He recently visited Children's Hospital for a checkup and is undergoing treatment for a crippling foot condition.

Middleport George Baumgardner Ervin Baumgardner Columbus Shiloh Baptist Church Mr. Moriah Baptist Church Children’s Hospital

Community News Highlights In East Liverpool Area

Mr and Mrs Herbert Swan and Mrs Eva Lawrence of East Liverpool vacation two weeks at home and with relatives. Mt Olive Community Church hosts all day meeting and homecoming. A F Swan adds 18 foot store extension. Guests include Harry Rake and Stephen of Vienna Virginia and James Barka of Parkersburg. D of A Council met at the school hall with Mrs Linnie Swan present.

Long Bottom Herbert Swan Swan Eva Lawrence East Liverpool Mt. Olive Community Church A. F. Swan Harry Rake Stephen Vienna W. Va James Barka Parkersburg S. R. Swan D of A Linnie Swan

Gallipolis Judge Fines Knight for No Driver’s License

Municipal Judge William H. Jones fined Arnold R. Knight of Pomeroy five dollars and costs on a charge. The case, brought by Gallipolis Post and the State Highway Patrol, found Knight had no driver’s license.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Arnold R. Knight Pomeroy Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol

Brandenburg Last Rites Are Tuesday

Frank Brandenburg 80 a longtime Pomeroy resident died Saturday at Mason Clinic after months of ill health. Born October 1873 in Pomeroy he worked for St. Louis Railway in Missouri and Hocking Valley Railroad before retiring in 1937. Survived by wife Tea a son Paul a brother in San Francisco and five grandchildren. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Rosary tonight at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Pomeroy Frank Brandenburg Mason Clinic Adam Elizabeth Brandenburg Brandenburg Ica Smith St. Louis Missouri Ohio River Electric Railway Parkersburg W. Va Hocking Valley Railroad Tea Paul Dayton Charles A. Brandenburg San Francisco Calif Elizabeth Marianne Karl John Kathleen Sacred Heart Church Holy Name Society of the Church Ewing Funeral Home Sacred Heart Cemetery

Miss Rebecca Ann Johnson Weds Clarence Archer at Grace Methodist

Rebecca Ann Johnson became Mrs Clarence Archer in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. They plan a Niagara Falls honeymoon and note she will keep her job in Columbus until November. The groom, a June OSU graduate, is a pharmacist at Gray's Drug Store in Columbus.

Gallipolis Rebecca Ann Johnson Clarence Archer Grace Methodist Church John F. Johnson Juliet Roberta Johnson Harley Archer

Greenlee reunion draws relatives from two states to Middleport park

The 8th annual Greenlee reunion and picnic brought relatives from two states to Middleport Roadside Park on Sunday. Highlights include the 86th birthday of Mrs. George Greenlee of Arbackle W Va and several family arrivals from Buckeye Lake Pittsburgh Parkersburg and Charleston. Also noted are Harold Moore’s early September marriage and local residents’ post surgery and fishing trip updates.

Middleport Greenlee George Greenlee Arbuckle W. Va O. C. Greenlee Middlport Lon Greenlee Betty George Ed Gene Mc Hazel Smith James Biffiles Buffalo John Rairdens Ernest Grates Charles Raines Charleston James Rairdens Mace Greenlees Harold Moore Jan Melody Haddox Point Pleasant Frank + et Chet Haddox Miami Paul Cunningham New York City L. L. Cunningham Gravel Hill Cunningham Margaret Pratt Parkersburg Sammy Kaye Buckeye Lake Raymond Luman Holzer Hospital H. J. Russell D. S. Harold Canada

Birthday party marks Kay Jenkinson Lith birthday

A Yard picnic supper and theater party celebrated Kay Jenkinson’s birthday. Guests included Mrs Roscoe Satterfield and Mrs William Morris. prizes went to Judy Butcher Judy Sauer and Betty Covert. Nellora Mossman joined others from Minersville and locals.

Middleport Kay Jenkinson Allien Jenkinson Vine St Jenkinson Roscoe Satterfield Kay William Morris Judy Butcher Judy Sauer Betty Covert Nellora Mossman Minersville Margaret Land Christine Coats Barbara Covert Cinda Morris Janice Houck Karen McElhinny

Wedding Guests Attend Laura Jane Seiies and Myron Duffield

Among the attendees were Mr and Mrs Robert Mitch and sons of Martins Ferry W Va Mrs and Mrs Joe Magnotta and daughters of Beverly Mr and Mrs Earl Reynolds of South Charleston and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sampson and baby of Waterford. Holzer Hospital School of Nursing students including Ann Rupe Julie Mitch Adrienne Mills Phyllis Dutcher Shirley Mealey Eleanor Treeleven and Ida Louise Stewart also attended.

Middleport Laura Jane Seiies Myron Duffield First Baptist Church Robert Mitch Martins Ferry W. Va Joe Magnotta Beverly Earl Reynolds South Charleston Lloyd Sampson Baby Waterford Holzer Hospital School of Nursing

P. M. Club Holds Annual Picnic at Portland Park

Middleport members and families gathered Sunday afternoon for the P. M. Club picnic at Portland Park. The event included an outing and supper as part of the annual tradition.

Middleport Portland Park

Local Social Notes Of Charleston Lima And Canada Visits

Mr and Mrs Charles Capehart of Charleston hosted guests Thomas Longstaff and Mr and Mrs Herman Ohlinger. Mr and Mrs William Mayes and daughter Barbara of Lima vacationed with Mrs Charles Mayes. George Baker and Kalad Hindy travel to Tichborne Lake Canada to join Harry Cross at the Baker Cross lodge. Lawrence Bing and guests Helen Shadle and Karen Beattie visit their cousins. The Tannehills camp at Baileys Lake with Janice Mark and Joan. Karen McElhinny, a former dietitian at Howard Hall, arrived from Ohio University and left her duties.

Charles Capehart Charleston Thomas Longstaff Herman Ohlinger William Mayes Barbara Lima Charles Mayes Mayes George Baker Kalad Hindy Tichborne Lake Canada Harry Cross Baker Cross Lawrence Bing Helen Shadle Karen Beattie Leon C. Ll Tannehill Janice Mark Joan Bailey's Lake Karen McElhinny Janice Rosemary Fisher Howard Hall Ohio University

Driver Cited After Crash in Gallia County

Archie M. Diggs 37 of Bidwell faced a charge of failing to stop within assured clear distance after a noon crash in Porter involving the rear ending of J Richard Sisson 17 who was preparing to left turn from Route 554 to a private driveway. A second collision occurred at 5 01 p m Saturday on Route 7 near the Silver Bridge with Joette Hossler 26 Acme W Va and Charles McCulloch 65 Henderson involved. no charges were filed.

Gallipolis Archie M. Diggs Bidwell Porter State Highway Patrol Diggs J. Richard Sisson Silver Bridge Route 7 Joette E. Hossler Acme W. Va Charles E. McCulloch Henderson McCulloch

Holzer Hospital Notes HINTS

Hospital notes list recent births and admissions at Holzer Hospital including new daughters for the Morgans Wellston and Harrisons Oak Hill and Edwin Winstons Vinton families and several medical and surgical admissions from Jackson Vinton Point Pleasant Racine Kanauga Wellston Leon McArthur and other areas.

Eugene Fisher Jackson Willie Cook Vinton Clarence McCormick William Dale Lester Wendell Fitzpatrick Paul McKinniss Wellston Melvin T. Wykle William Huddleston Point Pleasant J. R. Brown South Point Ralph Martin Gallipolis Eber Carman Racine Trtlot R. Fife Kanauga Mont Hill Leon William Parker Harley A. Hysell McArthur

Camp Molly Lauman Trip With Local Girl Scouts

Mr and Mrs L Claude Miller and their daughter Claudia join Charlene Evans and a group of girl scouts at Camp Molly Lauman near Portsmouth. Other scouts include Lois Simmons Sally Johnson Becky Tawney Sally Rannells Gwen Evans Robin Evans Sharon Eisnaugle Patty Harrington Susan Zelle Phyllis Pope Sharon Akers and Rose Cornett, daughters of local families and notable residents.

L. Claude Miller Claudia Charlene Evans John L. Evans Molly Lauman Portsmouth Lois Simmons Floyd F Rose Cornett U. A. Cornett

Picnic at Grace Church group’s Fairfield farm event

About sixty people including Grace Methodist Church Men's Forum Class members and families enjoyed a picnic Sunday evening at Edwin R. McCormick’s Fairfield farm.

Grace Methodist Church Edwin R. McCormick Fairfield

Social Roundup of Local Visits and Travels

Miss Cecile Vivian Halley visits brother Paul Halley in Chambersburg. Carrie Plummer spends a few days with friends in Charleston. Mrs. E. M. Martindill visits sister in Gallipolis after a three month tour of Europe and the Holy Land. Edwin Wade family from Detroit to Michigan for a visit, with Mrs. Rawson accompanying them for convalescence. Meyer Maggied visiting Dayton relatives while staying with the Klarins. Reuben Wood and Will W. Sigler on vacation to Nova Scotia. Fred Wheeler’s grandchildren Jan and Diane Wheeler as guests. Dr. F E H Morgan returns to Marion after weekend with Donnally family. Cameron family returns from New England trip and Crow Lake fishing. Cameron resumes duties as Gallipolis police radio operator.

Cecile Vivian Halley Youngstown Paul Halley Chambersburg Carrie Plummer Charleston E. M. Martindill Chesapeake O. O. MclIntyre State Street Gallipolis France Italy Balkans Turkey Holy Land Edwin Wade Detroit Leon Maggied Dayton Meyer Maggied Max Klarin Reuben Wood Will W. Sigler Nova Scotia Fred Wheeler Jan Diane Wheeler Nelson Wheeler Marietta Marion FE. H. Morgan Joseph Donnally Julia Donnally Bovie Morgan Sara Harry Cameron Mae Smeltzer Rio Grande Cincinnati New England Montreal Ottawa Crow Lake Ontario Cameron

Hendricks announce birth of son Stephen Lewis in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Albert Hendricks of W Main St announce the birth of a son Stephen Lewis born Friday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mrs Eva Hendricks and Mr and Mrs Lewis Triplett. Great grandfathers are Guy Triplett and William Hendricks. The couple already have son Michael, 12.

Pomeroy Albert Hendricks W. Main St Stephen Lewis Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Eva Hendricks Lewis Triplett Middleport Guy Triplett Trimble William Hendricks Parkersburg W. Va

Emerald Of Moone's Oil Painless Skin Relief Sold Widely

An ad notes four clean stainless penetrating oils dispensed by pharmacists at low cost. The product promises rapid relief from itching caused by skin troubles. Money back if not fully satisfied. Inexpensive and effective.

Moone

Williams Rites Set For Tuesday

Carrie Williams 88 died Sunday at Holzer Hospital. Final rites 2 p.m. Tuesday at C. J. Waugh funeral home with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Miss Eulah Williams and Mrs Nellie Scarberry. siblings and other relatives.

Roush Rites To Be Tuesday

Funeral services for Harold Edwin Roush to be led by Rev. Leonard A. Donnally of Toledo at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church Gallipolis with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery near Cheshire. Roush died by electrocution Saturday near the Eggger Creek Power Plant. Pallbearers named. Masonic services planned Monday evening at Addison residence.

Gallipolis Leonard A. Donnally Toledo Harold Edwin Roush First Baptist Church Gravel Hill Cheshire Kgger Creek Roush Donnally Eddie Roush Erma Avonelle Fellore Howell Edwards Tom Hysell Leo Valentine Bob Samnson Ralph Mudget Kenneth Hern Sam Theiss George Rothgeb Addison

Lloyd Stricken in Gallipolis Ohio Produce Co. owner

A. S. Livyd part owner and bookkeeper of the Ohio Produce Company suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday and was taken to Holzer Hospital in critical condition. His children were in Gallipolis, with guests from Detroit Columbus McArthur and Belpre.

Gallipolis A. S. Livyd Ohio Produce Company Holzer Hospital Lloyd Wendell Lloyd Detroit Harley Wells Helen Lloyd Arthur Cull Vivian Lloyd Columbus Bob Wells McArthur Don Gothard Charlotte Lloyd Bruce Lloyd Middleport Jim Lloyd Belpre Marilyn Lloyd John Lloyd

Relief for unbearable itching with Resinol ointment

Ad claims relief from fiery itching irritation with Resinol ointment rich in lanolin and oils. The ad promises skin comfort and aids healing by reducing the urge to scratch.

Clark faces unsafe operation charge in Gal lipolis court

James Leonard Clark age 19 of Jackson is cited into Gallipolis Municipal Court next Saturday on a charge of unsafe operation filed by the State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis James Leonard Clark Jackson State Highway Patrol

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Public Service Ayor Publix Jmrector Board OF Contro Columbus and Southern Prectric Companie Sere Tr W. H. Herbert Aiteer G. Mouck G. Plies Peter B. Seel Pomeroy Social Notes Reunion Ida Kaspar Linda Smith Lake Alma Ted Wildermuth Clara Wildermuth Michael Roberta Bob Roberts Hattie Russell Norman Spencer Truman Russell Spencer’s Market Elwood Bowers Peggy Jo Shirley Janet Danny Sidney Spencer Lucasville Spencer Charles Strauss Jason Adams Delray Beach Fla Donald G. Strauss Carol Ann Strauss Pomeroy Personals Meigs General Hospital Harry Garten Agnes Older Raymond Snider Eva Robson Wilford Taylor Lawrence Smith Virgil McNeal Joseph Smith Allen Ball Warren Searberry Gus Hendricks Meigsman Gallipolis Social Notes Middleport Society Widdleport Personals David Morgan Garner Harrison Edwin Winston Paul Walton Harold Figley B. F. Parmalee Melvin Rush John Cornett O. F. Carson James Pullins Virgil Manley Charles Sowards Girl Scouts Meigs Wicked Woman Beverly Michaels Richard Egan Percy Helton Mickey Rooney Diana Foster Kelly Kevin McCarthy Rodney Marie Volliborn Lena Waddell Carl Ewing Martin Fred Albert William Vollborn August Chris Vollborn Williams Miss Eulah Grape St Zemo Liberty Middleport, Ohio John Hodiak Barbara Britton Bruce Bennett Paramount MGM Enovice Hackett Sohio Service Safety Headquarters BUICK Karr & van Zandt Robinson's
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