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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
2
Meigs County Meigs Fairgrounds bustle as tents rise for the 92nd fair with preparations underway Sunday and Monday. Rock Springs and Howard Briders Attractions join a religious program set for the opening Tuesday, signaling a busy county event.
About 280 people attended the Milhoan family reunion Sunday at Milhoan Ridge near Ravenswood, with attendees from Middleport joining relatives from West Virginia Missouri and Colorado. The event featured greetings from 83 year old teacher Jack Milhoan and a program in the old school house followed by a basket dinner.
The article details Explorer Scouts trips to Huntington and New Mexico, visits by relatives, and travel notes. It covers Camp Arrowhead attendance, shipboard duties of Lt Peter Klein, and trips by Mr and Mrs Shirley Mills and others. It mentions fair preparations, improvements to grandstand, navy signal flags, and a full schedule of Wednesday events including riding, judging, and horse shows.
Albert Keeton,a 39, Minersville, faces grand jury action on assault and battery threats to kill and resisting arrest after two jail terms and fines totaling 60 dollars. He had a 20 day jail sentence with 15 suspended in Racine and a 20 day term plus 50 dollars fine in separate proceedings. Also jailed for driving while intoxicated and grand larceny charges appeared for other locals. Martins announce birth of Terry Martin in Glouster with Troy ties.
Minor damages were incurred to two vehicles Sunday afternoon in a Racine B Road crash reported by Sheriff Charles Russell. A pickup driven by J Circle, 49 Racine Route 1, collided with a car driven by Gladys Brewer, 40 Portland. Brewer attempted a turn at the intersection with Bashan Portland Road. Circle said he did not see the other vehicle. Traces Have Son.
Rockland area notices show first graders not in kindergarten last year will take primary tests. Health club meetings scheduled by January 1 at Laurel Cliff and Madison Build, with hosting by Mrs Ing and Mrs James. Public safety bureau details and bid bond requirements appear in local notices.
Heath Methodist Church official board meeting heard financial chair F Hibbs report progress of the Every Member Canvass with a full report to come. Pastor Raymon Konkright introduced the new church magazine Together replacing Church Advocate and a distribution plan was referred to the local church board of missions. A thank you was given to Zerkle Transfer Co for moving the minister’s household goods from Bowersville. Trimble Township Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting Wednesday at 8 pm in the mayor s office.
Two hundred residents from eight states gathered in Portland for the 40th annual Beegle family reunion at the Portland Grade School. The weekend featured a square dance led by Whitey Beegle, a Sunday picnic, an address of welcome, musical performances, and a memorial service. Officers elected include Vera Beegle as president and Robert Beegle as vice president. the eldest attendees and longest/shortest traveling members were honored, with many Beegles from Racine Pomeroy Belpre and Whitesburg in attendance.
Glouster Mothers Club met Wednesday at Joyce Johnsons home with 19 members attending the Columbus escapades. The program was Be Careful What You Say Around the House. Refreshments served to 15 members. Priscilla Class Glouster Methodist will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in church social rooms. Mrs Donald Mennight Columbus visited the Reeses. John Dyer returned home from Mount Mary Hospital after major surgery August 3. Mr and Mrs John Bryson visited family. Brysons back to Grove City after visiting John Dyer and E K Bryson. Mrs Bryson and children stayed a week due to Mr Dyers illness.
Middleport-Madateport firemen raised about $100 at an ice cream social Saturday night on the village hall grounds. The event ran from 6 p m with a steady crowd enjoying cakes pies and 40 cups of coffee. Proceeds included a popcorn machine and were aided by the Firemen’s Auxiliary with contributions from others. Committee members were Wayne Gibbons Robert McElhinny and James Daniel.
A Middleport High School meeting of the Middleport Athletic Association is planned for Tuesday at 7 30 p m to elect officers and organize the yearly alumni grid game with Pomeroy Schools. First football practice is Aug 20 and alumni candidates may begin training soon. proceeds benefit both town athletic funds.
Middleport High School ramp will host an end of summer ice cream social on August 22 organized by the Band Boosters Association. New officers led by President Mrs Emerson Jones set plans at her home with Mrs Francis Anderson and others. An impromptu band concert and treats will accompany the sale of ice cream and cake, continuing a long standing fundraiser since 1951.
Meigs County Fair Flower Show organizer Mrs. Paul Baer warns that all entries must be in place by 11 a.m. on opening day. Entries are for amateur arrangers who must buy membership tickets from the Ralph Gilmore Store or at the fair gates. Exhibitors must file entry forms at the secretary’s office by noon Wednesday.
A church service program titled Camp Day Presented by youth from the Church of Christ was shown during Sunday services at Siddleport. Led by Mrs. George Childs, the program featured Carol Hudson Grace Capteina Janice Asbury and Dick Harris presenting youth activities, sports, drama, vesper services, and the vesper consecration. Jeannette Crooks played organ and Fred I. Gardner led the opening devotionals.
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