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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
9
An uninvited young monkey wandered into Meigs Temple 153 Pirthian Sisters meeting on the third floor of P Hall in Middleport. The perplexed sisters and the animal’s owner, who lived nearby, calmed the scene as the pet was returned.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McGrath Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted include Sam Jeffers Mason Ted Russell Minersville Mrs D N Mulford Cheshire Mrs Alfred Deck Pomeroy Mrs ard Stiles Middleport Mrs Carl Easterday Racine and others. Names listed for admissions and attendees include Stout McGrath Wickham Lyons Welch and several mothers and spouses.
Jack Gillilan appeared in Mayor Robinson's court after arrest by Patrolman Pat Vaughan for running a red light. Gillilan was fined five dollars plus costs.
The Pomeroy Garden Club gathered Monday at Elberfeld farm with hosts Mrs J B Elberfeld and Mrs William Downie. A picnic lunch followed a short business session led by Miss Lydia Ebersbach. Resignation of Mrs Carl Persinger was announced amid Columbus move. September meeting planned at Mrs Greta Price with Mrs C E W Downie l assisting.
During a special meeting held recently, council members organized and set agenda items. Officials discussed local development and budget priorities while confirming next steps and public notice requirements.
Community bake sales are planned with proceeds going to the Pomeroy Emergency Squad and Racine Post 602 American Legion Auxiliary. Separately, a civil service exam notice and a detailed bidding call for Albany Consolidated School District construction are listed with dates, locations, and required seals and bonds.
Mr and Mrs Ben Neutzling held a steak dinner at Maple Place with honor guest Rev Dale H Ratliff who is relocating to a new assignment signaling the end of his service here.
A large group of relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mrs Rolland Torrence in Tuppers Plains to celebrate her birthday, surprising the honored guest with the show of affection and good wishes.
Hemlock Grange will hold its annual inspection this coming Saturday evening August 6. The event will review routines and procedures and is open to members and the public.
Linda Folmer Ruby Musser and Joyce Davis returned from Stoutsville after a week at camp meeting. Several others including Helen Adkins Lois Ann Gibbs Louise Gilmore Alien Keller and Gerald Dolan group along with Keller family spent time in Cincinnati and at Elberfeld farm. The Parfitt and Rosenbaum households hosted relatives visiting from Ohio and West Virginia and Canada on vacation trips.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Grimm spent a week in Columbus with son and family Mr and Mrs Robert Grimm. Mrs Addie Grueser returned home after two weeks in Ancaster visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs R D Wilkins. She was accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Wilkins who returned Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Teaford and family returned from a Tennessee vacation. Mr and Mrs Paul Kautz and children Richard and Barbara were ...
After a visit with her aunt and uncle in Lancaster, Ray Shasteen returned home. He had been in Athyns for several days to take his examination and entrance instruction at Ohio University.
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