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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1956

Page

3

Religious Program Set To Open Meigs Fair

A Meigs County four day fair opens with religious activities under the auspices of the Meigs County Ministerial Association. Dr Harry Denman will speak at the rally dinner and a tent speaker at the fair service. An organ concert and films will be presented with an admission free grounds but offerings at services. Tent chairman Rev John Elwood and local clergy will lead the program at Rock Springs grounds. A Social Security rep will be at Pomeroy City Hall Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m.

Meigs Theo Smith Pomeroy County Methodist Church Meigs County Salisbury Township Harry Denman Nash 6Ville Tenn Board of Evangelism Rock Springs Fair C. E. Hoyt Middleport Freeland Norris Racine Victor Brown Minersville Kenney Music Co Huntington W. Va John Elwood First Aid Pomeroy City Hall

Moose Plan Big Meeting at Pomeroy Lodge 1085

Members and applicants for Moose Lodge 1085 in Pomeroy are urged to attend a class enrollment ceremony at 8 p.m. in the Koehler Buildings over Parker's Restaurant on Main Street. State president Gerald Stanley and director Harold Schaffer will attend. colored sound films of Moose heart will be shown after. This is the final chance to accept charter members. Refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Koehler Parker's Restaurant Main St Point Pleasant W. Va Layton Sayre Mooseheart

Last of Auction Goods Sold for Middleport Park

Hibbs reports the final auction items stored at the high school stadium have been sold. About $200 will go to the Middleport Park committee. Also, Meigs County courthouse offices close Thursday and Friday afternoon for the annual Meigs County Fair opening at 8 p.m.

Middleport C. F. Hibbs Community Aucion Project Middleport Park Hibbs

Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court

Elizabeth Riebel filed for divorce from Elber L. Riebel of Chester Township Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Plaintiff seeks custody of one minor child.

Elizabeth Riebel Elber L. Riebel Chester Township Meigs County Common Pleas Court

New Patrolman Starts in Pomeroy Police Dept

John McKenzie was named as meter patrolman for the Pomeroy Police Department last Monday night at a council meeting. He had been employed at the Keystone Service Station prior to taking the post and begins duties Monday.

Pomeroy John McKenzie McKenzie

Pomeroy Grange and Community Gather Amid County Events

Pomeroy Grange session opened with Homer Rice presiding as plans were announced for the county wide Meigs County fair and a youth party. A prince and princess will represent the county in Ohio State Grange events. Refreshments were served by local families. Other items note a high school band uniform purchase and upcoming meetings, plus numerous Meigs County families hosting reunions and visiting relatives from Columbus to Canton.

Pomeror Grange Hall Meigs County Homer Rice County Grange Ohio State Grange William A. Morgan Roger Morgan William Radford

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey personal notices list visitors and guests across Millfield Chauncey and nearby towns including Mrs Margaret Morgan from Glouster visiting Mrs Moody. Mr and Mrs David Myers from Bealsville. Mrs Myrtle Dow and Marcella visiting Mrs Evans. Phyllis Crabtree returning from Columbus. Rev Andrew McKinney and wife visiting Point Pleasant. Hazel Bellar of Morristown visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Bellar of Point Pleasant. William Larrison and son Allen visiting A Preston in Chauncey. Rowland Six of Dayton visiting A Preston. Linda Koraleski and family visiting Chauncey residents. funeral attendance in Columbus for Adrian George. Harry Tope returning to The Plains from St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg.

George Mowrey Cleveland Hill A. C. Hill Ohio University San Antonio Tex Lackland Air Force Base Robert Grimm Stevie Christie Lee Columbus Dayton Phillips Meigs County Truman Russell Charleston W. Va Russell Hildren Anna Sue John C. Bacon Joe Beegle Everett Wilson Robert Beegle James Beegle Pittsburgh Rolland Beegle David Virginia Jane West Alexandria Charles A Beegle Racine Clifford Beegle, Jr Alfred Ger Ald Smith Jack Buckley New Brighton Eugene Buckley Buckley Portland Park Louis W. Osborne John O'Brien Marine Corps Camp Perry Ledo Harry Osborne Lincoln Hill Rd Osborne Camp LeJeune N. C Gretta Simpson Naomi Brinker Bernice) "Carpenter Chlorus Grimm Cora Webb Webb The Eastern Star Lloyd Wright Wright Beulah Darnell Parklersburg Lake Erie Karen Turner St. Petersburg Fla Evelyn Russell Michigan Sam Turner Marion George McIntosh Huntington George Hoeflich Chester Road C. J. Gaul Ben Hunt Byron Black Kathleen Bedford Ruth Ann Theodore Beegle Hubbert Beegle Harold Beegle Delaware Arthur Beegle al Williams Camden N. J Arthur Engle Darby Bess Singer Earl Singler East Liverpool Arthur Haney Laura Sayre Denver Frank Canton Wilbur Moore Howard Frank Leta Spencer Raymond Moody Moody Margaret Morgan Glouster David Myers Bealsville Millfield Ed Evans Evan Myrtle Dow Marcella Phyllis Crabtree Jimiaw Raymond Crabtree Linda Colum Andrew McKinney Point Pleasant Hazel Bellar Morristown Sam Bellar William Larrison Allen Jackson, Mich A. ‘. Preston Harley Collins Crooksville Old Man's Cave Rolland Dayton Ifr AL. Preston Linda Koraleski Jack Koraleski Howrd Pennell Jr Mill St Chauney

Prayer Meeting Planned at Morristown Holiness Church

Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church set for Friday at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs Hazel Bellar with Mrs Ida Searls as leader.

Chauncey— Cottage Morristown

Two Suits Filed in Meigs County Court

Velma L. Roush of Middleport sues Arthur H. Roush for divorce on extreme cruelty grounds and custody of two minors. In a second case Theodore Hilldore of Racine seeks partition of real estate against Benjamin Hilldore of Lakewood and others.

Common Pleas Court Pomeroy Velma L. Roush Middleport Arthur H. Roush Meigs County Monsternoon Theodore Hilldore Racine Route 1 Benjamin Hilldore Lakewood

Guard Injured Diving at Middleport Pool

Middleport high school senior hopeful Edward Lee McComas, son of the school superintendent, dislocated a limb when he slipped during a pool dive. He recently won a local diving championship with Heath Methodist Church youth group and is reported improving.

Middleport Lee McComas Edward Lee Supt. of Schools L. W. McComas Middleport High School Heath Methodist Church Lancaster

Ward Meet Set for Tuesday at Ward House

Romeonor second Ward Women's Club plans a 1 p.m. Tuesday potluck supper and meeting at the ward house with members invited to attend and share dishes.

Romenor Second Ward Rouse

Three Presidents Serve Mellon Treasury Secretary Role

Andrew Mellon served as secretary of the treasury under three presidents Harding and over, marking a rare continuity in early 20th century fiscal leadership.

Athens Messenger Andrew Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Harding

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