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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1953

Page

8

Jones Memorial Hospital Elects Officers and Trustees

Middleport annual meeting of Jones Memorial Hospital Inc elects Homer E. Cook as president and list of officers. Trustees include Dr. R. E. Boice Robert Coats Dr. Kenneth Amsbury Dr. F. M. Cluff H. N. Swift John K. Downing and others with new members Mrs. R. C. Lansbury and Mrs. L. E. Reynolds.

Middleport Jones Memorial Hospital, Inc Citizens National Bank Tom W. Jones S. Third Ave Homer E. Cook J. H. Grate Paul Smart James Martin R. E. Boice Robert Coats Kenneth Amsbury F. M. Cluff H. N. Swift John K. Downing Cook Grate Smart Martin Horton Brown D.S. Harold J. J. Davis Clyde Ingles Charles J. Mullen R. C. Lansbury L. E. Reynolds Coats Chamber of Commerce Jones’ Byes

Mrs Harry Mc Master Returns from Massillon

Mrs Harry Mc Master returns from Massillon after attending the death of her brother Earl Gadd. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs B Y Yurasits of Canton who were her guests through Monday at the McMasters.

Middleport Harry McMaster Massillon Earl Gadd B. Y. Yurasits Canton McMasters

Middleport Residents Visited By Families In Columbus

Middleport area residents and relatives traveled from Columbus and Pomeroy for weekend visits and long distances. Guests included the Sauer and Diles families, plus kin from Kent Bedford Ravenna and Charleston. Several trips featured hospital visits, camp meetings, and a Nazarene youth institute in Columbus.

Birthday party honors Sandra and Fred die Buck

A birthday party on July 25 at the home of Theo dore and Martha Whittington celebrated Sandra Buck age four and Fred die Buck age three, children of Fred Buck and Mrs. Buck of Zanesville.

Middleport Theodore Whittington Sandra Freddie Fred Buck Zanesville Whittington Mary Martha June McDaniel Francis Fraley Marvin Leonard Roush Judy Fife Jerry Matthews Joan Searles Becky Ginny Goodall Patty Barbara Bailey Patty Roush Jerry McDaniel Marolyn McKinley Charles Michael Freddie Buck Martha Gilmore Betty Goodall Margaret Bailey Erma Mulford Odessa Roush Edward McKinley Mansfield Anna Buck Theo Whittington Clifford and Leslie Whittington

Bechtle 11th Birthday Celebration At Dairy Shop

Darrell Bechtle hosted a group of playmates for his 11th birthday Monday evening. They visited the theater and enjoyed ice cream candy birthday cake and beverages at the Bechtle Dairy Shop. His mother Mrs. Jack Bechtle made the birthday cake.

Middleport Darrell Bechtle Bechtle Darrell Jack Bechtle

Middleport Tourists Visit Historic Homes and Parks

Mr and Mrs John Hawkins Jr and daughter Juanita toured historic sites on a five day motor trip visiting Stephen Fosters Old Corner Home Abraham Lincolns childhood home Lincoln Memorial Park and Andrew Jacksons home The Hermitage Mammoth Cave Gen U S Grants home in Point Pleasant Ohio and ended with a Coney Island outing hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Mossman and daughter Burnetta

Middleport John Hawkins, Jr Juanita Stephen Foster Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Memorial Park Andrew Jackson Hermitage Mamoth Cave Carl Mossman Burnetta Coney Island

Ashley Leaves to Drill For North South Game

Middleport graduate Robert Ashley left Monday for Canton to train for two weeks before the North South football game. He travels with his father Wilbur Ashley, Roscoe Wise on leave from the U S Navy, and Val Edgar Reynolds, accompanied by Wise’s parents.

Middleport Robert Ashley Middleport High School Canton Wilbur Ashley Evans Market Roscoe Sonny) Wise U. S. Navy C. R. Wise Val Edgar Reynolds

Cheesebrew Joins Meigs Motor Co

Frank Cheesebrew is associated with the Meigs Motor Company in Middleport He will join the sales department and the showroom will be open daily from 9 a m to 8 30 p m starting August 10 He holds roles in the Highway Auxiliary Patrol Drew Webster Post American Legion and Meigs Gallia Counties leadership and is a member of Middleport Lodge No 363 F and AM and First Baptist Church board of trustees

Middleport Frank Cheesebrew Meigs Motor Company N. Second Ave Cheesebrew Meigs County Drew Webster Post American Legion Meigs Gallia Middleport Lodge F&am First Baptist Church

Middleport Lodge 363 Hears No Meeting Until September

Carl Ebersbach W M presided at Middleport Lodge 363 F and AM meeting last night. There will be no further lodge sessions until September 1.

Middleport Carl Ebersbach W.M

Neutzling Family Reunion Held at Lake Hope

The Neutzling clan gathered for the third annual reunion at Lake Hope on Sunday with about 75 attendees. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neutzling and daughter Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Karr and son Donie, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Neutzling and children Jim Billy and Susie, and Mrs. Clyde Winebrenner with son Richard Neutzling of Pomeroy. The next reunion is set for the first Sunday in August at Lake Hope.

Middleport Neutzling Lake Hope Robert Neutzling Karen Otho Karr Donie Theo Neutzling Jim Billy Susie Clyde Winebrenner Richard Neutzling Pomeroy

Middleport Birthday Party Honors Emma Lewis

Miss Emma Lewis of Jackson spent a week at the Sauer country home near Middleport. Tuesday evening birthday honors were shared with Miss Elizabeth Joachim. Other guests included Edward Burkett and the Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt.

Middleport Emma Lewis Jackson Harold Sauer Lewis Elizabeth Joachim Edward Burkett Howard E. Ruppelt

Meigs Births Pomeroy Announces Birth in Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Godwin C. Heck announce the birth of a son, Michael Anthony, at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Henry Nash of Middletown and Mr. and Mrs. John Genhart of Baltimore. Mrs. Heck is the former Ethel Nash of Middletown.

Pomeroy Godwin C. Heck St. Albans W. Va Michael Anthony Meigs General Hospital Henry Nash Middleport John Genhart Baltimore, Md Heck Ethel Nash

Smiths Welcome Son Kenneth John at Meigs General

Mr. and Mrs. Leo K. Smith announce the birth of a son Kenneth John Friday at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Zahl of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. William Grueser of Rocksprings. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Jacob Grueser of Rock Springs. Mrs. Smith is the former Omagene Zah of Pomeroy.

Leo K. Smith Kenneth John Meigs General Hospital A. M. Zahl Pomeroy William Grueser Rocksprings Harry Smith Jacob Grueser Smith Omagene Zah

Birth of Sandra Kay Taylor in Cheshire family announcement

Mr and Mrs Carl Lewis Taylor of Cheshire announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Kay at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents Fonzo Taylor Cheshire Route 1 John Hodge Charleston WV Dilley Halfhill Evergreen Ohio and Walter Carr Charleston WV. The Taylors have two other children Gary Lee and Larry Lewis.

Carl Lewis Taylor Cheshire Sandra Kay Meigs General Hospital Fonzo Taylor

Middleport M W A Camp 6335 Picnic at Riverside Park

Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6335 and families enjoyed a picnic supper at Middleport Roadside Park on Friday. Vernal Johnson, consul, led the group with his family.

Middleport Modern Woodmen of America Vernal Johnson

P M Club Members Picnicked at Portland Park

Members of the P. M. Club enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Portland Park with many families. Guests included Barbara and George Powell Nancy Burns Johnny McMurray. Canasta prizes went to several members and a dessert course followed the games.

Middleport Portland Park P. M Walter Crooks Gravel Hill Ambrose Gibbs Mr. Gibbs Bill Jeffy Crookies Edward Jeannette Gene Frank Wilsons Benny Ann Charles Murrays DaReuben Becks Kirk Karl Francis Andersons Keith Tommy Carol Wayne Swishers Buddy Don William Hobstetters Jim Bill Lewis Sayers George Lois Ann Carolyn Russell James Pullens Susan Stephanie Stephan George Hobstetters Pamela Barbara George Powell Nancy Burns Johnny McMurray DaReuben Beck Howard Byers William Hobstetter George Hobstetter Wayne Swisher Ralph Welker

Birthday dinner for Mrs. Peter Stace at Garfield Ave home

Mrs. Peter Stace celebrated her birthday with a dinner at her Garfield Avenue residence on Saturday. Guests included Mrs. C. F. Hawkins, Mrs. Hez Root, and Mrs. C. P. Gallagher.

Middleport Peter Stace Garfield Ave Stace C. F. Hawkins Hez Root C. P. Gallagher

Forked Run Fishing Report From Meigs County

Forked Run Lake in Meigs County attracts many anglers including Mr and Mrs Homer Jones and Mr and Mrs Phil Meinhart. Boats are rentable at the lake and fishing can be done at the landing. Grace Landers of Pomeroy underwent emergency surgery at Meigs General Hospital and is listed in satisfactory condition.

Middleport Forked Run Lake Meigs County Homer Jones Phil Meinhart Pomeroy Grace Landers Lot Meigs General Hospital

Birth announced for Bowers family son with multiple families

Mr and Mrs Ernest J Bowers of E Main Street announce the birth of a son born Sunday at Meigs The announcement lists additional relatives: Mr and Mrs Carson Hayes of Syracuse Mr and Mrs Ernest Bowers of Minersville and Mr and Mrs Ed Eichinger of Minersville Mention is made that the Bowers have another son named Michael Allen.

Ernest J. Bowers E. Main St Meigs General Hospital Carson Hayes Syracuse Ernest Bowers Minersville Ed Eichinger

Birth Announcement for Dinah Kathleen Casey

Mr and Mrs Bill Casey of Lincoln Heights announce the birth of a daughter Dinah Kathleen at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mike Casey of Huntington West Virginia. The couple also has a son, Mike, age four.

Bill Casey Lincoln Heights Dinah Kathleen Meigs General Hospital Mike Casey Huntington W. Va Casey Mike

Birth Announcement for Sharon Jean McDaniel

Mr and Mrs Edward McDaniel announce the birth of a daughter Sharon Jean at Meigs. The couple are from Cheshire Route 2. Mr and Mrs George McDaniel of Middleport Route 2 and Mr and Mrs William Wise of Middleport share the joy. Great grandparents are Mrs Cora Canter of Middleport Route 1 and Mrs William Wise of Middleport.

Edward McDaniel Sharon Jean Meigs General Hospital George McDaniel Cheshire William Wise Middleport Cora Canter

Roach Couple Welcome Baby Boy At Meigs General

Mr and Mrs Carl T Roach of Pearl Street announce the birth of a son at Meigs General Hospital on Sunday. Grandparents listed include Doyle Miller Middleport Marie Francis West Columbia I E Miller Middleport Edith Russell Middleport and George Francis West Columbia. They also have a 18 month old son Thomas Ray.

Carl T. Roach Pearl St Meigs General Hospital Doyle Miller Middleport Marie Francis West Columbia I. E. Miller Edith Russell George Francis Thomas Ray

Walker Birth in Canton News Announces Daughter

Mr and Mrs John Walker of Canton announce the birth of a daughter in a Canton hospital on July 19. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Rhodes of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Charles Cain of Canton. Mrs Rhodes has returned home after helping in Canton with the newborn and Mrs Walker.

John Walker Canton Ernest Rhodes Pomeroy Charles Cain Rhodes Walker

Mrs C F E McKinley Returns Home From hospital stay

Mrs. C F E McKinley leaves Meigs General Hospital after a three week stay and returns to her home on N Front Street in Middleport.

Middleport

Middleport Man Named First Sergeant in Ohio Patrol District

The Ohio State Highway Patrol appoints a former Middleport man as first sergeant for the new district covering Ross to Vinton counties. He previously served in Chillicothe and Wilmington and now oversees a Jackson headquarters with improved radio links to Columbus. Lt. G D McConnell is the district commanding officer.

Middleport Ohio State Highway Patrol Ross, Pike Adams Scioto Lawrence Gallia Meigs Hocking Vinton Max Lambert Dana Lambert S. Third Ave Harry Mills S. Fourth Ave Lambert Middleport High School Yellow Jacket Wilmington Chillicothe Richard Joe Oneida Road Broadway St Jackson Columbus G. D. MccConnell Cambridge McConnell

Million Dollar Rain Hits Middleport Area

A heavy downpour drenched Middleport between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. last night, ending a spell of heat and humidity that had hindered local activities. The rain moved through the valley, bringing relief to residents and businesses, as storms had previously bypassed the area this year.

Middleport

Racine Legion Posts Fish Fry Kickoff

Veterans in Sutton Letart and Lebanon Townships are invited to an 8 p.m. Friday fish fry at Racine Post 602 Ameri can Legion. Post commander Bill Stewart announced the event to launch the 1954 early bird membership drive with a program featuring Brian Simpson, Buckeye Boys State representative. All members are urged to attend and bring eligible veterans.

Pomeroy Sutton Letart Lebanon Racine American Legion Bill Stewart Brian Simpson Buckeye Boys’ State Stewart

Birth of Son John Paul Lucas Announced

Mr and Mrs Robert Lucas announce the birth of a son John Paul on Sunday Aug 2 They are from Middleport Route 1 The couple also have two children Carol Rae and Howard Robert Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Perry Lucas of Athens and the Rev and Mrs John Bolin of Pine Grove

Middleport Robert Lucas Bolin John Paul Carol Rae Howard Robert Perry Lucas Athens John Bolin Pine Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jones Memorial Hospital The Meigs Veterans Memorial Hospital Group S. Third and Lincoln Route 7 Edison John Baker Ane Emma Tence Peig Samah Ea Om Martin & Roller Rexall Ohio T. R. Cowie Jerry Pullen J. Clinton Fisher Robert Bob) Krause George Sauer Powell St Bingham’s Mill J. D. Willie Margaret White Josephine Willie James E. Simpson Mayme Hartenbach Kent Albert Wolfe Bedford Russell Lenge Ralph Grimm Ravenna David L. Diles L. D. Dileses Beech St Cecil Hysells West Virginia Virginia Edison Baker Patricia Janice Lexington Blue Ridge Parkway Smokies Asheville N. C Beckley Parks Lahmons West Florida George Faris O. R. Faris Hoyt Edna Burdette Holzer Hospital Leon Herbert Burdette Carolyn Hayman Charleston Miss Burdette Guy O. Reynolds Betty Barbara Covert Virgil Woods Dayton Ernest Covert David Hylda Rice Jacqueline Rice Austin Davis Cheryl Susan Candace James Clifford Davis Gallipolis Coolville Ray Deeter Helen Esther Bolin Young People’s Institute Nazarene Ellen Shadle Lawrence Bing Bings John Robinson Jane Ann Kanawha Valley Hospital Jack Cowle L. L. Cunningham Fred Bush Connecticut Judy Sharon Cincinnati L. PD. Diles Florence Bush Charles Jiiden Harry Mitchell Margaret Sauer WCTU L. D. Diles C. F. Downie Pomeroy Union Batoa Middleport Social Notes Earl McKinley Danny Hindy Tom Ball Kari Beck Tom Chambers Montgomery, Ala Eric Chambers Ashley Meigs Motor Co P.M. Club Patrol Ters Mrt Racine Legion Post Ohio Valley Walgreen Agency Drug Store West Bend Flavo MATIC Ata Sea Dr. Edward Magnesia Libbey Safedge Glasses Ise Giorifies Yeer Schick Freee Sdad Ger Zing Stearate Dr. West Serutar Peckeye Dr. LeGear RADIO Harry A. Miller Main Jarman Hartley Bennett Phillips St. Pomeroy Imperial Dutton Drug Company Greyhound Bus Station Middleport, Ohio
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