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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1953
Page
10
A Meigs County sesquicentennial celebration planning committee meeting is set for 7 30 p m Monday in the courtroom of the Meigs County Courthouse. Mrs W A Drake secretary urged all members to attend as the committee prepares the event for September 24. The probate court records note the will of John Karl Hauck has been admitted to probate.
J H Grate Meigs County chairman announces a Monday planning meeting for the county sesquicentennial celebration on Sept 24. The 7 30 p.m. courthouse session invites representatives from all areas to contribute to what Grate calls the county's biggest event.
Valentine Horton, Meigs County coal operator and Pomeroy magnate born 1802, aided Pas Hudson after a pasted bill test. Hudson, a teen surveyor, received a chance at long-term work and rose to secretary and leader of a million-dollar firm, later running barges, boats, and a river fleet.
A Middleport man in Korea was named airman of the month by his commanding officer. A-3C Everett Pange, a Middleport High School graduate with the 17th Wing Supply Squadron, was chosen while serving in Pusan. The award is being sent to his father, Rev Louis A Bangerter said.
All Meigs County women invited to a meeting at the Pomeroy Bowling Alley at 8 p m on Tuesday August 25 to organize a new year as the women’s bowling league is set to begin September 4.
Charles P Might of Middleport Route 1 has arrived in Germany to join the Second Armored Division. He enlisted in October 1942 and trained at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Might and husband of Mrs Wary Might of Middleport route 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moody hosted a lawn party with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Puzz and family of Athents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mace and son, Karen Dearth of New Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Grant and children, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brookins of Athens, and Mrs. Mable Shaner. Also present were Mrs. Mary Elden McCormick and daughter visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin of Trimble. Phillip Powell spent a day in Lancaster, and M. Sawyer of Redtown is reported at home. Mrs. Inez Burdette of Florida was a guest of Mrs. Jessie Fulton.
The explorer reportedly planted four flags at the North Pole including the Stars and Stripes the DAR flag the Navy League banner and the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity flag according to the account.
Middleport residents heard three noon sirens Friday for a fire at the Osby Martin home on Second Ave. Firemen arrived quickly and controlled the blaze in an upstairs hall from an unknown origin. The Martins, two children, and Miss Maude Tewksbury occupied the two apartments in a house owned by Edward French.
Mr and Mrs Paul Snider of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Leah on August 8. Grandparents are Charles E Snider Thomas Eblin, all of Union Ave. Great-grandmother Ollie Stawe. The couple also have two daughters Barbara Mae age 2 and Shelia Paulette age 3, with all children born on Saturdays.
Robert Leydig, a veteran construction engineer with 39 years of global experience, shared humorous anecdotes at a Middleport Rotary dinner. He noted his role as Va nadium Corporation of America superintendent at Graham Station and praised the city and its people before departing.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Chase Funeral Home in Rutland for Clare Johnson of Massillon who died Saturday at Molly Stars Sanitarium in Canton. Attending from out of town were Mrs. Clare Johnsontner Harve Reed from Massillon Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fugate daughter fans Mr. Felix and Er Kennedy from Toledo Mr. and Mrs. Leland Johnson and Mrs. Herbert Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Saymond Johnson of Columbus Mrs Selim Near Royal Thist Mrs Arthur Johnson of Zanesville Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Bate Silkey of Gallipolis.
Middleport Shuler Construction Co will construct a Gulf service station on the former Crary property at N Second and Rutland. Ray Shafer of Athens, who contracted with Mr and Mrs Ben Fultz owners, sub contracted Cox Junk Co of Pomeroy for rear removal. Construction to start soon per Emmet Shuler.
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