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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1954

Page

2

Second Spearhead Is Found at Camp Arrowhead

Camp Arrowhead near Jackson hosts Middleport visitors for a two hour stop as Gene Crooks, a scholarship camper and camp bugler, greets them. A second Folsom spearhead brought by Mr House of Jackson high school will join the Fort Boone relics, supporting the theory of early inhabitants in the area. The first spearhead, 8000 years old, sparked ar­chaeology interest in New York. Sid Brinckerhoff, Princeton archaeology major and camp counselor, notes the find confirms early man in the region. Bruce Bradford, returning with the Middleport group, will present the annual Arrowhead honor to this year’s top camper. Twenty four scholarship boys attend, funded by Edwin A. Jones Foundation from 13 Southern Ohio communities. Camp director Merrill Davis is also Jackson school music supervisor.

Middleport Camp Arrowhead Jackson Gene Crooks Jackson High School House Fort Boone New York Sid Brinckerhoff Princeton University Archaeology Gene Henry Fruth Eleanor W. Va George Washington Bruce Bradford Bruce Edwin A. Jones Foundation Southern Ohio Jones Merrill Davis Meigs County Walter Crooks Jeannette O. P. Klein Julie Probageo James Neutzling Charles Holzer Holzer

Pomeroy Finalists Chosen For Meigs County Fair Talent

Meigs County selects two Oxley and Sidney Townsend and Anna Jean and Rosemary Roster to represent at the district musical and dancing contest to be held Friday at Gallipolis junior fair. Judges include Bob Hoeflich and local women Mrs Lochary and Mrs Downie.

Pomeroy Meigs County Galis Meigs Gary Oxley Sidney ‘Townsend Harrisonville Downington Town Anna Jean Rosemary Minersville Gallipolis Bob Hoeflich Middle- Teert W. Fp, Lochary T. A. Downie Pomeroy Junior High School

No Guest of Honor At Stork Shower

Guests gathered at the home of Mrs. Harrison in Rutland for a stork shower honoring Mrs. Charles Spires. The anticipated guest of honor did not appear as she was delivering a son Timothy Mark at Schaekel Clinic in Mason at 6 20 PM.

Son Is Born to Mr and Mrs Tracy Goodwin

Mr and Mrs Tracy Goodwin of Cincinnati announce the birth of a son Timothy at Bethesda Hospital on Monday August 2. Grandmothers are Mrs Norma Goodwin of Pomeroy and Mrs Joanna Hein of Cincinnati. This is the couple’s first child.

Pomeroy Tracy Goodwin Cincinnati Timothy Bethesda Hospital Norma Goodwin Joanna Hein Goodwings

New Band Directors Meet in Middleport High School

Middleport's new band director Fort Warnke will meet the Senior Band Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Middleport High School band room. Junior bandsmen should report at 2 p.m. Wednesday for plans on future rehearsals and schedule. Warnke recently arrived after military service and time at Fort Knox.

Middleport Fort Army Ile Ft. Knox

Local social notes and visits across Lima and surrounding towns

Nev and Mrs Don Dishennett of Lima visited Clyde Dishennett and Lois then planned a Niagara Falls trip with Mrs Charles Holdren and Mr Joe Adcock of Logan. Bill Stewart family visited Columbus relatives. attendees traveled from here for the funeral of Mrs Tom Chilcote in Logan.

Union Furnace The Nev Don Dishennett Lima Clyde Dishennett Lois Charles Holdren Joe Adcock Logan Niagara Falls Bill Stewart Pat Tom Stewart Helen Thomas Ruth Bickel Columbus Walter McCee Tom Chilcote Cecil Lambert Sons of Columbus Harry McGlothlin Bob Lafollette David Wayne Mount St. Mary Hospital John Booth Ronnie Neal Corning Harold Powell Donald Bennington University Hospital Max McGlothlin Sardinia Cecil McGlothlin New Philadelphia Fred Murray Michael Ernest Murrey Ross Steele Paul Brown Fewington Ernest Murray Charles Ronnie Bumgardner John Murray Lancaster Dan Jones

Family at Church To Mark Anniversary

Middleport family of Bradbury marks 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise at Bradbury Church of Christ. Pastor Robert Purtell gathered their entire family for services as nine grandchildren sang a special number.

Middleport George Sisson Bradbury Robert Purtell Bradbury Church

Elaine Hackett Celebrates Sixth Birthday in Middleport

Middleport social notes report Elaine Hackett daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Hackett of Gravel Hill celebrated her sixth birthday Sunday afternoon. Tables in the yard held gifts and refreshments as a blue and white cake with roses was served with ice cream and favors. Attendees included Mrs George Hackett Sr Mr and Mrs George Hackett Jr and many friends and relatives. Games were played with prize winners Bill Hackett Sharon Herman and Peggy Salter.

Middleport Elaine Hackett Michael Hackett Gravel Hill George Hackett Rose Marie Bill Dennis Anda Ben Mullen Sean Charles Don Michael Patrick Mary Spencer Michael Dianna Elaine Davis Cheryl Sylvia Roush Kathryn Jane Hannahs Sharon Herman Christie Barsett Rachel Wilson Jon Betsy Cunningham Bobby Schmol Carolyn Beverly Bonnie Herman Pexter C. H. Wise Jrimmy Marsha Shelly Monica Hackett Bill Hackett Peggy Salter

Four Birthdays Celebrated at R. C. Sansbury Dinner

Mrs. R. C. Sansbury hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring four birthdays. Attendees included Sally Schaaf of Chillicothe, Christine Koehler of Groveport, and many relatives from Middleport, Harrisonville Road, and Pittsburgh. Guests included Pvt. John Schaaf, Pvt. John Vans, and Pvt. Ted Teague.

Middleport R. C. Sansbury Harrisonville Road Richard Koehler Christine Betty Michael

Wedding Notice for Miss Marie Bailey and Tuswell Long

Midd leport guests include Mr and Mrs Lewis Long Joyce Jan Mr and Mrs James Walker Karen and Larry Mrs Myrtle Long Mrs Roger Spencer Mrs Harley Brown and Miss Dorothy Long at the Parkersburg ceremony of Miss Marie Bailey and Tuswell Long on August 1. A reception followed at the Bailey home. The groom is the grandson of Mrs Myrtle Long and nephew of James Walker.

Middleport Lewis Long Joyce Jan Mra James Walker Karen Larry Myrtle Long Roger Spencer Harley Brown Dorothy Long Marie Bailey W. H. Bailey Tuswell Long Marian Long Parkersburg Bailey Home Is Long

Fry Couple Honored as Oldest Distant Attendees

Mr and Mrs George Fry of Lockbourne were named the oldest couple from a distance at the Fry family reunion in West Columbia. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Fink and accompanied by Mrs Fry’s sister Mabel Hysell. The Frys also joined the George Sisson open house at Bradbury celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.

Middleport George Fry Lockbourne Fry West Columbia Frys Herbert Fink

White Shrine Picnic Attracts Community Guests

Attendees included Mrs. Dea Hayes matron of Evangeline Chapter OES and numerous families visiting relatives in Charleston Columbus and Cincinnati. Weekend visits ranged from military to civilian gatherings with relatives from Kingston Blue Ridge and Vienna among others.

Pomeroy Western School District Bond Election Planned

Orin Smith Rutland High School principal announced a special election on Tuesday September 21 for a 198000 bond to build a modern grade school and gym at Rutland and add two rooms at Salem Center. Total project 379000 funded with state funds for the balance. tax rate to rise 4.4 mills for 23 years. A H Moellenkamp of Lancaster is the district engineer.

Pomeroy Western Orin Smith Rutland Salem Center Smith Dexter A. H. Moellenkamp Lancaster

Pomeroy Sunday School Picnic At Rocksprings Fairgrounds

The Enterprise EFUB Church Sunday school held its annual picnic after services at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds. Activities included a bail game, horse shoe pitching, and children's games with ice cream and lemonade provided. Attendees listed many local families and relatives.

Lorenzo Davis Emma Davis Paul Folmer Carl Moore Linda W. R. Davis Robert Davis David Davis Emmett Will James Will Orville Brown William Kriselmler Mytrie Long Herbert Dixon Clara Grueser Thomas Bentz Gloria Buck Florence Annehs Charles Diehl Ed Arnold S. J. Blazewicz James Clark Cincinnati Jerome Cook Opal Albert Burkhart New Albany Ind

Gene Graester Guest at Pomeroy Layette Shower

Mrs. Gene Graester was honored at a layette shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Harold Blackston with Mrs. Blackston and Mrs. William Radford as hostesses. Prizes went to Mrs. Scott Folmer and Mrs. Glen Glaze. Homemade ice cream cake and punch were served to a list of guests including Mrs. Arlie Abbott and others.

Land Transfers in Meigs County Highlight Numerous Parcels

Deceased Laura Wilbarger through administratrix Sybil Ebersbach transfers two Sutton Township parcels to Laura M. Bartel. Multiple other transfers occur across Carroll, Salisbury, Chester, Oliver, and Scipion Townships, including easements to The Ohio Power Co. and a half-lot transfer to Lorene Scott.

Laura Wilbarger Sybil Ebersbach Laura M. Bartel Sutton ‘Township Benjamin F Mary F. Fultz Paul Lucille M. Rosenberg Ae Carroll H Eva Kenzie Walter W Hettie M White Salisbury Township Hinzel McCloud Ethel Michael Bentz Chester Township Russell Clara Lord Williams Virgil W Margaret B. Westfall Oliver Township Bailey Lydia Kendrick Ohio Power Co Rutland Hollie Stella Searles Robert L Betty Goodall Elsworth Alkire Norma M. Wilson C. B. Dwelley Scipion Township Citizens Telephone Co Lorene Scott Pageville William and Ula Matlack Robert Hoeflich

Danville Family Festivities Highlight Quiet Community Weekend

Danville residents recount family gatherings and visits as Ronnie Wayne Gorby's fourth birthday party draws relatives from Clinton and surrounding areas. Guests include the Gorby and Crisp families, the Turner and Hoffman households, and friends like Ruth Hewitt and Bob Lucas.

Kingdom Builders Plan Church Library Start

Kingdom Builders of Rock Springs Methodist Church met Thursday to start a church library with two purchased books. Anna Reuter, Lewis Grueser, and Amog Leonard named as the selection committee. Hugh Beards becomes secretary-treasurer. wiener roast planned after the Sept. 2 meeting. ladies team won a contest.

Anna Reuter Clifford Leifheit Church Lewis Grueser Amog Leonard Hugh Beards Oliver Unree

Miss Maude Grueser Hosts Happy Harvesters

Miss Maude Grueser Miss Freda Grueser and Miss Anna Eberschbach hosted the Happy Harvesters Class of the Federated Church Friday evening. The business session led by president Mrs. Dale Smith counted sales tax stamps and discussed fundraising. Prizes for games went to Mrs. Dale Smith Mrs. Cleland Heines Mrs. Ed Hite and Miss Kate Ebersbach. Refreshments followed.

Pomeroy Maude Grueser Freda Grueser Anna Eberschbach Happy Harvesters Federated Church Dale Smith Cleland Heines Ed Hite Kate Ebersbach

Meigs County Riding Club to Meet at Rocksprings Grange Hall

The Meigs County Riding Club will convene at 8 p m Tuesday in the Rocksprings Grange Hall. Secretary Mrs Gladys Morgan says members should bring an item for a white elephant auction after the business meeting.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Miss Stobart Home

The Willing Workers Class of the Later Church will gather Thursday evening at the home of Miss Genevieve Stobart for a group meeting.

Pomeroy Genevieve Stobart

Vacation trips and family visits in the area

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Mees leave for a week long vacation to Cedar Point Niagara Falls and Canada. Roger Davidson visited from Nashville with his parents Mrs Clara Davidson and Ernest. Donna Wells Jean Wells and Charlotte Preston plan a two week Florida vacation. Rollin Daniels Navy at Norfolk VA was a weekend guest of his mother Mrs M S Daniels. Darrell Drenner Stewart Air Force Base near Nashville spent weekend with his parents. Mrs F Whitney Ingraham and daughters Brenda Sue and Sandra Kay visited Marietta and stayed with grandparents. Alma Thompson and Effie Thompson of Columbus visit Lena Hoeflich in Condor St for a week. Mr and Mrs Paul Barnes and daughter Irene visit relatives in Akron and Rosa Barnes of Rutland will accompany home. The Rev and Mrs Lester Taylor and children of near Washington D C were visitors of her parents Amos and Mrs Leonard.

Malcolm Mees Cedar Point Niagara Falls Canada Roger Davidson Air Force Base Nashville, Tenn Clara Davidson Ernest Donna Wells Jean Wells Charlotte Preston Florida Rollin Daniels Navy Norfolk M. S. Daniels Darrell Drenner Stewart Air Force Base Nashville Tenn F. Whitney Ingraham Brenda Sue Sandra Kay Marietta C. H. Ingraham Alma Thompson Effie Thompson Columbus Lena Hoeflich Condor St Paul Barnes Irene Akron Rosa Barnes Rutland Lester Taylor Washington D. H Amos Leonard

Earich Family Reunion Held At Millfield

The 14th Earich family reunion took place Sunday in Millfield on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Earich with 65 attendees. Officers elected were Vaughn Earich president John Earich vice president and Marion Earich secretary treasurer.

Chauncey Earich Millfield Adolph Earich Vaughn Earich John Earich Marion Earich Gilbert Courtney Karl Dawson Clarence Mulkin Columbus Jessie Fulton Robert Saunders Athens Olive Brookins Helen Howard

Bridge Club Hosts Evening of Cards at Home

Mrs Homer Omen hosted the Millfield Bridge Club on Thursday night. Grace Border won high score with Frances Wallace second and Elizabeth Willis taking travel honors. Dessert was served to Elizabeth Patton Virginia Kozma Bertha Sanders Frances Wallace Grace Border Louise Muzio Elizabeth Willis and Mrs Omen.

Chauncey Homer Omen Millfield Bridge Club Grace Border Frances Wallace Elizabeth Willis Louise

Mishaps Hurt Village Boys In Recent Accidents

In Middleport accidents have left boys with cuts and broken bones. Bobby Wilson doctors say severe cut foot from near the Ohio Valley Baking Co. Roger Stiles of S Third Ave broke his right arm at home. Jimmy Miller lost two front teeth in a fall. his father Myron Miller teaches at the Junior High.

Middleport Bobby Wilson Ohio Valley Baking Co Roger Stiles S. Third Ave Jimmy Miller Myron Miller

Birth of a daughter at Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Fife announce the birth of a daughter at Holzer Hospital Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Reynold Christy visited at their Kentucky home over the weekend. The Elwood Howards have rented the former Dewey Swisher property and keep boarders Mrs Minnie King Steele and Mr and Mrs Homer Steele of Columbus visited relatives here Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Walter D White attended the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co picnic at Thomas Fork Sunday. The Rev Webb of Cambridge made a business trip to Cheshire Monday.

Cheshire William Fife Holzer Hospital Reynold Christy Kentucky Elwood Howard's Dewey Swisher Minnie King Steele Homer Steele Columbus Walter D. White Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Thomas Fork Webb Cambridge

Special Meeting Set by CHAUNCEY Auxiliary

CHAUNCEY Auxiliary of the UMWA schedules a 7 30 pm meeting in the Luckoff building to plan a trip and share a pot luck lunch with members.

Chauncey — Auxiliary The UMWA Luckoff

Collections Report Shows July Totals in Glouster

Mayor Thomas Williams Sr presents the July collections listing loading ashes and trees at 4.50 and fines and costs at 413.35, totaling 417.85 for the Glouster fiscal report.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr

Emerald Oil Promises Fast Relief for Itchy Skin

Stubborn skin itch relief claim for Moone's Emerald Oil promises prompt relief from external irritations of skin and scalp. Sold with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.

Zemo Moone

Social notes from Glouster events and gatherings

Glouster notes record the Past Noble Grands Club meeting at Mrs. Marie Dodson's Stockport home with several local and Athens guests, and announce a birthday IOOF Hall dinner. Also covered is the American Legion Auxiliary picnic at Lodge Hall with numerous attendees and extended family visits across Glouster and nearby towns.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Marie Dodson Stockport Dorothy Wallace Nellie Jones Iva Price Glenna Reese Irene Morris Madge Harry Mary Cheney Margaret McHarg Athens Oral Keirns Sophia Eer Muriel Spaulding

Mrs. Cecil Lunsford Birthday Picnic at Old Man's Cave

Mrs. Cecil Lunsford celebrated her birthday on Sunday with a picnic at Old Man's Cave. Guests included James Walker, Marie Ham bel, Jack Stockdale, the Lunsfords, and Glenn Loper with his wife from Toledo.

Cecil Lunsford Old Man's Cave James Walker Marie Hambel Jack Stockdale Lunsford Glenn Loper Toledo

Past Chiefs Club Annual Picnic Sets Date at Glouster Park

The Past Chiefs Club announces its annual picnic for Thursday at 5 pm in Glouster Memorial Park. Members should bring their own table service and a small gift. If rain arrives, the event moves to Lodge Hall.

Chiefs Club Glouster Memorial Park

Mothers Club Plans Picnic at Glouster Park

The Jacksonville Mothers Club hosts its annual picnic Wednesday at 6 30 p m in Glouster Park. Members bring their own table setting and a covered dish.

Jacksonville Mothers Club Glouster Park

Pythian Sisters Meet Wednesday Evening at Lodge Hall

The Pythian Sisters plan a meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the lodge hall. Members are urged to attend for routine business and fellowship.

Edwards AFB airman on birthday leave visits kin in Columbus

A-2c William R. West stationed at Edwards AFB California spent a birthday leave with his father Clark West and mother Mrs. Marie West in Columbus. Marie West and daughter Judy joined them, visiting relatives Sunday through Wednesday. Marie West also saw her brother Charles Dust who has been ill. Neva Cunningham of Pontiac Michigan is visiting her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams. Glen Laper of Toledo and his wife are guests of his brother.

William R. West Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Calif Clark West Marie West Lois Fuller Colums Judy

Chauncey Area Personal Notices of Visiting Guests

Chauncey residents hosted a series of visitors including Mrs Elmer Staley and Michael and Mrs Rhoda Oliver who traveled from Logan. The Dankos hosted Pete and Danny from Massillon along with George Kupec and family from Gary and Walter Zachery from Lansing Ill. A picnic at Old Man's Cave capped last week's gatherings. Eldon Ward and John Hillen visited Grover Patton in Nelsonville. Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik and Lelia Van Dyke returned from Winona Lake Indiana vacation.

Elmer Staley Michael Rhoda Oliver Logan Pete Danko Danny Massillon George Kupec Patricia Marilyn Gary Ind Walter Zachery Lansing Ill Mike Danko Kupec Danko Old Man's Cave Eldon Ward Toledo John Hillen Nelsonville Grover Patton Patton Lelia van Dyke Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Winona Lake

Pazo Ointment Promises Fast Piles Relief

A Chicago man reports seven years of suffering ended by Pazo Ointment. The ad claims bleeding stopping, swelling reduction, and crack healing without surgery, with instant itch relief and a stainless new form and suppositories available at druggists.

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