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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1953

Page

9

POMEROY Meigs County Plans Cadet Teaching Scholarships

Meigs County to name screening committee to award Ohio General Assembly teaching scholarships worth up to 500 dollars yearly. Patterson leads the panel with local school principals and teachers to select bona fide education students, with repayment notes enforced if service is not completed.

Meigs County Pomeroy Ohio O. O. Patterson Patterson Meigs George Meinhart General Assembly College of Education Department of W. A. Gibbs Lee McComas Middleport Schools

Trustees To Meet POMEROY Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital

Trustees will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Middleport City Hall with Dan Carmichael Columbus architect.

Pomeroy Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital Middleport Dan Carmichael Columbus

Missionary Director Smith Plans Return to Algeria Mission Field

MR. SMITH POMEROY E Hoyt Smith on furlough from missionary work in Algeria leads the east section of the Portsmouth Youth Fellowship Institute. Read by youths from Pomeroy Middleport and other Southeastern Ohio towns at Lancaster. He returns to the field in September and has experience in public address teaching mission courses and worship services. Rev J Leslie Kunze notes Smith as a sports leader as well.

Smith Pomeroy E. Hoyt Smith Algeria French North Africa Portsmouth Oo Youth Fellowship Institute Pomeroy Middleport Ohio Lancaster Smith J. Leslie Kunze United Methodist Church

4-H Club Activities and August Picnic Plans

The Jolly Girls Club met at Mrs. Henry Wells home with eight members and one visitor. They voted to donate to the Canter s Cave fund and had articles judged by Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan home demonstration agent. Doris Ann Wells attended. Alfred Cloverettes met at Alfred Grange Hall with 11 members. A wiener roast was planned for Aug 8 to celebrate June and July birthdays at the homes of Grace and Beulah Swartz. Jane Swarts

Jolly Girls Club Henry Wells Canter’s Cave Geneva H. Nolan Doris Ann Wells Alfred Cloverettes Alfred Grange Hall Grace Beulah Swartz Janice Swarts

Wolfpen Boys Club Meeting Focuses on Book Filling

The Wolfpen Boys met at the club house with seven members present. Baseball was played before the meeting. The entire meeting was devoted to filling out books. Jo seph Johnson.

Wolfpen Boys Joseph Johnson

Shade Valley Boys Hold Meeting At Hoffmans

Shade Valley Boys gathered at Steve Hoffman's home with 18 members and three visitors. The group plans a camping trip at Buck Mill Rug on the evening of the 8th at 7 30 p m led by Roger Gaul.

Shade Valley Boys Steve Hoffman Buck Mill Rug Roger Gaul

Langsville Go-Getters Meet at Morris Home

Langsville Go-Getters gathered at Larry Morris home with eight members and six visitors. They discussed the fair booth and rent for the fair. The next meeting is planned for August 10 at 7 p.m. at David Pierce’s home.

Langsville-Go

Bedford Busy Workers Plan Marietta Trip and Picnic

Bedford group met at the home of David Kern with 16 members and five visitors. They planned a trip to Marietta on August 11 and a parents picnic at Bailey's Lake. The next meeting is set for August 18 at 1 30 p.m. at Eugene Nelson's home.

Bedford David Kern Marietta Bailey's Lake Eugene Nelson David Riggs

4-H clubs hold meetings around county fair prep

Syracuse Sunshine Girls met at Mrs. Jane Teaford’s home with nine members and four visitors. Refreshments were served and games played. Next gathering at Teaford’s Aug 7 for judging. Leading Creek Rookies held a discussion on county fair exhibits at adviser Russell Carson’s home with seven members. B & E 4-Hers met at Judy Bentz’s home with eight attendees. Iva Long gave a health talk and project work continued. judging Aug 6 at 1 30 pm the Krackemberger home. Hovtown Cloverettes met at Grange Hall with eight members and three visitors and planned to clean the church for the community project this year. Racine Senior 4-H Club met at Racine High School with 10 members and two visitors. Mrs. Nolan checked projects and books. club voted to march in the fair parade. next meeting Aug 5 at Racine High School at 7 30 pm.

Syracuse Sunshine Girls Jane Teaford Leading Creek Russell Carson Judy Bentz Iva Long Krackemberger Hovttown Cloverettes Ruth Stockton Racine Racine High School

Meigs Youths Land Senior 4-H Camp at Canters Cave

Meigs County 4-H members returned from the Canters Cave site in Jackson County after a several day senior 4-H camp. Betty Leonard and Norman Roush Jr served as junior directors with James Kiser Roger Epple Larry Turner Donna Bolen and Harold Fauber among officers and participants from Meigs Gallia and Highland counties. Indoor and evening recreation leaders guided activities while Mrs Geneva Nolan oversaw dining and Mrs Verna Hysell acted as adult counselor.

Pomeroy Meigs County Canters Cave Jackson County Meigs Betty Leonard Norman Roush Meigs 4-H Club C. FE. Blakes Mak- Lee Donna Jean Hysell Edna Stanley James Kiser Roger Epple Larry Turner Donna Bolen Harold Fauber David Kern Rob- Janet Turner Miss Hysell Ert Eastman George Hill Donald Bolen Miss Turner Hold- Pickens Richard Bradley Joaners Nelson Patty Blakeslee Gallia iHighland Jo Hardy Harrisonville Robert Roberts Geneva H. Nolan Verna ‘Hysell

Roush Family Reunion Plans Announced for Rocksprings Fairgrounds

Mrs. L. L. Roush announced the 242nd Roush and Allied Families Association reunion to be held at Rocksprings Fairgrounds on Aug. 15. The program begins with registration at 9 a.m. and a devotion service at 10 a.m. led by Rev. John Flwood, followed by songs, talks by A. V. Howell and others, duets by Raush family members, a picnic at 11:30, more performances, and closing with benediction by Rev. L. L. Roush and nominating committee results.

Pomeroy Roush Allied Families Association of America, Inc Rocksprings Fairgrounds L. L. Roush John Flwood Racine Leonard Rausch I Mildred J. Raush Europe Walter Rausch Mason City Jack Nida Gallia County Fof Columbus

Picnic at Cave grounds draws out of town visitors

A Sunday picnic at the Cave picnic grounds behind the home of Mr and Mrs J Edward Foster drew several visitors. Attendees included Mr and Mrs G E Webster from Woodridge New Jersey and Miss Nellie Wilcoxen of Akron, with others noted as present.

C. W. Follett Janet Wirick Lexington el] Follett Michael Don Follett Columbus J. B. Foster Skippy Earl Foster Parkersburg W. Va Gene Yost Nancy Martha Racine Joe John Foster Dayton Ann Cottrill Mary Jayne Judy Ira B. Foster Estella Skinner Emma Webster J. Edward Foster Sally Pomeroy Ward Foster Eber Carnahan Frances Foster Cave G. E. Webster Woodridge N. J Nellie Wilcoxen Akron

Sales of New Vehicles Show Increase in July

Meigs County dealers sold 86 new vehicles in July up 12 from June. Among them 76 were cars, nine were trucks and buses, and one was a motorcycle. In June, dealers sold 67 cars, six trucks and one trailer.

Pomeroy Meigs County Clarence Rupp

Bake Sale Sponsored by Guiding Star Council in Syracuse

The Guiding Star Council Daughters of America will sponsor a bake sale on Saturday at Mrs Norma Lisie's store. Each member must bring baked goods to the store by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Syracuse Guiding Star Council, Daughters of America Norma Lisie

Sacred Heart Parish Picnic At Rocksprings Fairgrounds

A large Sacred Heart Church gathering held a Sunday picnic at Rocksprings Fairgrounds. Father George Adams led children’s contests with Sacred Heart Guild helpers, followed by games and a 5:30 p.m. dinner. Prizes for kids were silver dollars.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Rocksprings Fairgrounds George Adams Sacred Heart Guild Grange Hall

Picnic at Buckeye Lake Park Draws Local Residents

A Sunday picnic at Buckeye Lake Park brought together local residents led by Mr and Mrs Willard Heines and families Ray and Roger Heines. Attendees also included Cleland Heines Phil and Max Meinhart Denver Thoma Jim Guinther Lena Mitch Harry Jones and Columbus guests Pat Parker Rosie Fisher Charles Meinhart and Marie Hall.

Pomeroy Buckeye Lake Park Willard Heines Ray Roger Cleland Heines Phil Meinhart Denver Thoma Max Meinhart Jimmy Joe Guinther Lena Mitch Harry Jones Pat Parker Rosie Fisher Charles Meinhart Marie Hall Columbus

Gibbs Hosts Bridge Club Guest Night

Mrs. Charles Gibbs entertained her bridge club Monday evening at her home with guests Mrs. H B Kress Mrs. Harry Bennett and Miss Marion Ebersbach. Mrs. Kress won the high score prize and Mrs. James O'Brien the second high score award. Refreshments were served.

Pomeroy H. B Kress Harry Bennett Marion Ebersbach Charles Gibbs

Ramly Picnic Highlights Racine Chapter of Eastern Star

Thirty seven people attended the annual ramly picnic of the Racine Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at Bailey's Lake Monday evening. Swimming and games were featured and Mrs. Louise Stewart announced that initiation will be held at the September meeting.

Pomeroy Racine Order of Eastern Star Bailey's Lake Louise Stewart

Sacred Heart Guild Picnic Planned on Harrisonville Road

The Sacred Heart Guild will hold a picnic Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. George Hackett Jr on Harrisonville Road. Members should meet in front of the church at 5 30 pm and bring their own table service.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Guild George Hackett, Jr Harrisonville Road

Pomeroy Charitable Wrestling Show for Local Child

A benefit wrestling card for a Meigs County child with cerebral palsy is set for August 14 at 8 p.m. in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Main event features Bill Miller and Nick Roberts, with Ai Pasha vs Dan O'Shocker in the opener. a women’s match is also planned. City officials and a committee led by Henry Ewing Ted Reed Jr Bill Potter and Walter Wolfe organize the event.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Junior High School Delmar A. Canaday Canaday Bill Miller Nick Roberts Aii Pasha Dan O'Shocker

Fines Suspended in Three Pomeroy Court Cases

Three defendants from Pomeroy had fines and jail time suspended after intoxication and reckless operation charges. Gerald Ise faced a $100 fine and 30 day jail term, suspended. Clinton Faulk and Carl Delong were each fined $25 with costs, fines suspended. Patrolmen Lehew and Werry filed the charges.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Geraldise Clinton Faulk Carl Delong Near Pomeroy William Lehew Henry Werry

State Session Plans Made At Columbus Meeting

The Dorotheus Council Daughters of America met at the IOOF Hall Monday evening. Mrs. Albert Woodard chaired the session as Mrs. William Fisher was named delegate for the local group to the annual state session in Columbus. Mrs. Richard Campbell won the traveling prize in the business meeting. A social hour followed.

Pomeroy Columbus William Fisher Theodorus Council Daughters of America IOOF Albert Woodard Richard Campbell

Boy 7 Struck by Car Near Minersville Home

POMEROY Gilman Tucker seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Tucker of Minersville suffered a fractured left leg a brain concussion and a possible skull fracture when struck by an automobile near his Minersville home Tuesday evening Ed Parker 41 a Minersville resident was driving the west bound car Investigating sheriff Charles Russell and the Pomeroy Emergency Squad took the boy to Meigs General Hospital where he was reported resting satisfactorily and the incident occurred as he and his four year old sister were en route to a local grocery store

Pomeroy—Gilman Tucker Clyde Tucker Minersville Ed Parker Parker

County Clerk Reports July Receipts for Meigs County

Meigs County Clerk of Courts Virgil V Brown reports total receipts for July at 896.30. County share 622.45 and state share 273.85. Monthly activities include titles certificates lien notations 317 memoranda certificates 223 cancellations of lien 225 applications 264 and certified copies 11.

Pomeroy Virgil V. Brown Meigs County

Return from Ohio DAV convention of 32nd annual event

Pomeroy B Turner and Owen Watson have returned from the three day Ohio Department DAV convention held in Columbus. The meeting ran Friday Saturday and Sunday marking the 32nd annual convention.

Pomeroy B. F. Turner Owen Watson Ohio Department Columbus

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