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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

2

Enrollees Complete Eight Week Speech Clinic

Thirty four participants finished the summer term of a speech clinic aided by Easter Seals sales. Attendance stayed strong as many enrolled for future therapy at Ohio University. County health nurses teachers and administrators joined parents in supporting continued services and a year round county therapist program.

Onto T University Misa" Bernice "Lediie Mex Bilanbeth Smith Mim Wille V. Hinrrin Il. Ohnic John Clark Athens Vincent Piper Grate Saide Meigs County Crippled Children’s Society Mins Terris Grate East

William Thomas Pullin 72 Dies in Sunday Services

Funeral services for William Thomas Pullin 72 who died Sunday are set for 10 am Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter officiating. Interment will follow at Suncrest Cemetery Point Pleasant. Pullin a retired New York Central Railroad conductor was born in Brighton West Virginia and survived by several relatives including Frances Kilmar of Walbridge, Jennie Mitchell of Alexandria Indiana and brothers George of Charleston and Rodney of St Albans.

M. Kilmar Frances Pei NE Walbridge Jennie ® Mitchell Alexandria Ind George Pullin Charleston Rodney Pullin St Albans

Pomeroy Society Dine Plans Scrubbed by Rain

Ferther former plans spoiled by rain. Mrs Dale ith, president, led a business meeting. Contributions supported Pomeroy Emergency Squad for a new truck. A gift was given to Mrs Georgi Williamson who lost her home to a fire. Plans set for rummage sale at the park house Sept 7-10 with a bake sale on the final day. A social hour closed the meeting.

Dienle Ferther Daleith Pomeroy Georgi Williamson Par Kh

Middleport Day Camp Concluded By Baptist Youths

The Middleport day camp run by the Baptist group closed after a week of activities. Activities included worship services, a nature hike, an Indian play, crafts, readings, and a closing campfire. Leaders, campers, and families gathered for the final program and a reception in Columbus.

Middleport Meigs Drst Baptist Carol Jean Stiffier State Omens Hamburger Fry Ana Xemp Seasion Cristian Wiener Grane Ming Wes Mey Smart God Education Baker Milton’ Hood Camperica T Caryl Cook Jane Spencer Pomeroy Paul Midniatort Pomeroy Church Open- Smart Sion Seation Ari’ Rt Abe Cary | Philechen Society Paitathen Pinel Society of the Church of Christ Han Sunde Wil Greene

Meigs County Granges Name Prince and Princess at Meeting

A county wide youth meeting of the Meigs County Granges was held at Harrisonville High School. Betty Leonard chaired the session. Earl Smith of Pomeroy Bend Grange was chosen prince and Vernon Swartz of Alfred Grange was alternate. Barbara Bolin of Laurel Grange was princess with Ruth Stockton of Hemlock Grange as alternate. The evening included folk dancing and games led by Mrs. Joe Hardy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Harrisonville High School Betty Leonard Prince Princess Earl Smith Pomeroy Bend Range Vernon Swartz Alfred Grange Barbara Bolin Laurel Grange Ruth Stockton Hemlock Grange Joe Hardy

Ross P. McNeal 67 Died After Illness in Ohio Hospital

Ross P. McNeal aged 67 died Sunday morning at Holzer Hospital after a period of ill health. He was the son of Daniel and Ry McNeal of New York and is survived by his wife, Dodson, and other family members.

Middleport Ross P. McNeal Holzer Hospital Daniel Andry McNeal New York Fora. Dodson

It Was Long Day For Village Firemen

Middleport firefighters endured a long Saturday starting with an alarm at 3 30 am and ending with the ice cream social cleanup at the village hall. They also responded to a Sunday morning run and a second emergency to Rutland at 11 10 am. The ice cream social supported by donations aided their treasury for equipment.

Middleport Rutland a/t Ste Company

Snow Falls Through Bridge Lanes During Construction

A report notes that the two center lanes of the Straits of Mackinac Bridge, under construction, will be made of latticework so ice and snow can pass through. Local social notes mention visits and gatherings in Pomeroy and surrounding areas, including Mrs. Bulah Hagin and Mrs. Hart's family, with various relatives attending suppers and visits.

Straits of Mackinac Bridge

Funds From 1942 Drive Used To Purchase Land

Records show the 1942 campaign raised 5190.60 used to buy a site in Victory Heights for a proposed hospital. The land valued around 6000 at purchase and later reappraised near 38000, with individual gifts mostly 100 dollars or less and two larger checks from an industrial firm and its employees.

Ioan Lily Seales Seales Cease Hospital, Inc Sena Ear Racrues Noel Eget Wen Wan Rey Alee Rnt Pg Pac Otaling Angea Soew ‘Iy Ite Faslow

Taylor Rites To Be Tuesday

Funeral service for Mrs. Julia E. Greer Taylor 79 who died Saturday at her home near Flat Rock will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Stevens funeral home. The Rev. William Higgins will conduct the service and burial will be in Lutton Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor born December 1875 daughter of John William and Rebecca Lautton Greer. She married John H. Taylor in 1895 who survives. Also survived by sister Lena Thomas of near Leon and brother John Greer of J son Ave. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.

Martha Jesse Zanesville Tha Mire Roy Lascas Bari Frances Lascas Carole Einerate Sandayets Jesse Fayning And George Crary Atlanta Jacksonville Pia Charleston W. Va Gerald "Wildermuth Larry Lewie Smith George Howflich Huntington Steve Robson Gallipolis Meigs County Paul Moore Alliance Wilbur Moore Martin McAngus Angus Wendell’ Betzing Joseph Meeker Mariyn Metatou Inna Willard Wilson Hattie Curtis Racine David Thomas Minervii Everett Thomas Ethel Lowery Columbus Iver Charles Eskew Rand Florence Burn Side Rughter Eskew Lon Custer L. R. Farmer Mansfield Kaetzer Caledonia Laren Caverive Custer Roy Hoeftien Earl Hoeflich Bonnie Beverly Lena Hoeflich Georgia Williamson The Presbyterian Church Circle One Norma Sullivan Hutland Charles Young Grate V. E. Surgery Cincinnati Toney Charleston Road iHome Fisher Winfeil Danville Circe Winton George Sprenger Fairplay Salisbury Julia Circle Five Wis Arnold Herman George Wendell Rutland Robert New Maven’ Park Pienc Paul Marion Charles Jenkins Ova Detroit Eva Middleport Alma McGloth- Tin Union Furnace Point Pleasant Julia E. Greer Taylor Flat Rock Stevens William Higgins Lutton Taylor John William Rebecca Lautton Greer John H. Taylor Lena Thomas Near Leon John Greer JSON Ave

Mason Col Land Transfers

Land transfer notices list owners including Robert S Gillispie Mayes in Hannan District and J B Safford Victory John and Beulah Me Nearn Jones K Win DixsSan Adailion JM and Frances Oldaker to Dan and Mille Bonecutter in Slendennin District.

Robert S. Gillispie Mayes Hannan Distet James Elsie J. Ben Safford Victory John Beulah Nearn Jones K Win DixsSan Adailion Frances Oldaker Dan Mille Bonecutter Jey Slendennin

Taxi Driver Struck in Main Street Collision Injures Driver

A taxi driver from Pomeroy suffered head injuries and knee contusions after a two car crash on East Main Street Saturday afternoon. He was transported to a hospital for treatment after the collision involving another vehicle traveling east.

Fumerat Pomeroy East Main Street

Meigs General Hospital Notes

A list of patient and staff names appears, including Charles Cleland and Mrs. Sophia Whitlock, along with mentions of a birth notice for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Julian Welch in Rutland. The fragmentary note compiles names across several towns with no clear story beyond listing individuals and an infant.

Charles Cleland Dexter Garland Jordan Letart Pitt Mabel Reynolds Pinte Molen Radiant Ish Jacobs Pomero Tom Wells Harrisonville Pitts Addie Burnham Letart Sophia Whitlock Pomery Sarah Errington Pomeroy Bishop Aire Mion Roush Woodsvile Mabel Marshall Racine Debible Grueser Pomeroy Mae Julian Welch Rutland

Family and Friends Gather for Shower in Honor of Mrs Sayers

The article notes a social visit across families including Slater Lancaster, Mrs Fulton, Mrs Masten, Mrs Pratt, Irene, David, and Audrey Santers. Miss Lois Ann Swartz from Columbus visits relatives in Springfield. Della Jorden hosts a shower for her daughter Clara Jean Sayers with nineteen invited guests.

Shade — Sana Nage Slater Lancaster George Fulton Marie Clara Jean Sayers

Local Social Notes Highlight Ohio Family Travels and Visits

Point Pleasant personals reveal Jarie Crawford and family at Winfield Road home with siblings and relatives. Georgi Martin moves between 37 Fifth Street and 04 Main Street as kin share visits. Virginia and Maryland travelers ride Skyline Drive visiting Rev Rexrode at White Sulphur Springs. Maurice Mayes family holiday at Buckeye Lake. Brenda and Roseberry Chapman plan week at Virginia Beach. Clarice Nibert and George Strickler visit Gallipolis Ferry relatives. weekend with C E Nibert family.

Uarman Jarie Crawford Aed Crawford Winfield Road Georgi Martin Main Street Rexrode White Sulphur Springs Trinity” Methodist Church Maurice Mayes Maurey Maurice Ted ‘Sonyalof Henderson Buckeye Lake M. R. Chapman Brenda Roseberry Vansickle Court Virginia Beach Clarice Nibert George Strickler Columbus Miss Nibert C. E. Nibert Gallipolis Ferry

Services Conducted For Walter Harris

Pallbearers from the New York Central Railroad attended the Saturday funeral for Walter Harris. The service was held at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home with Rev. Father John Turel of Sacred Heart Church officiating. Relatives from Columbus and nearby towns joined Mr Harris's family for the final rites.

Aiddleport Associaes New York Central Railroad Walter Harris Rawlings-Coats John Turel Sacred Heart Church Columbus Harris Margaret Croushore Robert Owen Murray Frank Harris Cannelton W. Va

Meigs Chest Clinic Reports Results and Next Session

The Meigs County Health Department and the Meigs Tuberculosis Association hosted 37 people at Dr. Buthmas office. Results include one new case 10 old cases four suspended cases 14 old contacts and eight new contacts. Dr Markwood from Columbus led the clinic with assistance from Bernice Ledie Elizabeth Smith and Wallace Brad. The next clinic is scheduled for September 22.

Pomeroy Euest Elizabeth Smith Wallace Brad

Industrial School Walkaway Sought After Boy Escapes

State police and county officers were alerted Sunday that a boy about 14 walked away from Lakin Boys Industrial School yesterday evening. Report says he had been visited Sunday by his sister who had visiting privileges.

Pulnt Remasons Lary State Police Mason County Sheriff's Department Lakin Boys’ Industrial School

Homecoming at Mt Olive Church with Rev. Pomenot

Homecoming service announced for Mt Olive Church in Racine with preaching by Rev Pomenot at noon on Sunday. Southern Love Roy Deter addresses attendees as part of the event and a school board meeting is noted for the afternoon.

Racine Mt Olive Pomenot

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