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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

2

Meigs County blood drive aims to restock shelves and register donors

Meigs County officials urge residents to register for the Red Cross blood program and host a bloodmobile in Pomeroy. The unit will operate Friday from noon to 6 pm at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium to boost supplies for area patients as donors are asked to call the Red Cross office to secure slots.

Pomeroy Meigs County San Reery Marion Wersbach County Ruth Miniloner United Method Melyn County Meigs Hood Neuro Beale Ington Mets Mets County Lion Isa Hersbach Ego Poersbach Red Cross

Eleventh Bar Added To ¢ Group's Awards

Middleport notes Kenneth Murray and Edward Lee McComas receiving the eleventh bar in the Middleport Youth Fellowship awards. The article lists attendees from the Lancaster Institute since 1954 including Rev L A Bangerter, Kenneth Murray, and others connected to the Institute and local activities.

Middleport Kenneth Murray Charles Murray Edward Lee, McComas Sfachoola L. W. McComas Mra McComas Dieport Lancaster Institute L. A. Bangerter Sam| Heath Church Feeney American Legion Boys State Dleport Cottage

Pomeroy Society Receives Open Hearth Invite At Golden Anniversary

The Leibelt family reunion at the Ward Window home in Flatwoods elected officers led by Mrs. C J Ebersbach as president and planned the next gathering for September at the Ebersbach home. Attendees included numerous Leibelt family members from Pomeroy and nearby towns while a $ open hearth celebration of Mr. and Mrs. C J Ebersbach’s golden anniversary was announced for Prospect St on Oct 23.

Prospect St Window Ebersbach Richard Vaughan, Jr Billy Annice Ohlinger Port Glenn Ind Richard Leithelt Springfield Ohio James Clifford Bill Pat Syracuse Rob Ray Jor Andson Kenneth Addison C.J. Ebersbach Willlard Ebersbach Elia Leithelt Joyce Cheryl Harold Ebersbach Jim Norman Harbrecht Debbie Richard Vaughan Judy Susan Martin Emma Leithe Theo’ Lewhen Cecil | Elselstein Pomeroy Donna Parfitt Victor Gaul Virgil Windon Flatwoods Walter Boyer WLW WwoHs T News Petre Ramee Rider Wether Gao Kia Wid Ma Daly” News Gace Kod Vaughn Monroe Moore Mion Poeater Vane Fa Star Playhouse Flaynoune Face Tion Shane Samer Guertin Taler Lane Woit Toe Sears Tree Lives Talon of Tomorrow the Seaven Thee Lives District Attorney News Weather Met Tieng Armchair Theater Wens Toany Toay Moening Toony Toaey Tosay Tony Toa Snowe Cotfee Walter Philips Gary Cottee Walter Phlipe Gary M Walter Philipe Arourt Cortes Walter Pre Xemmae We Tacs Tatton Theater Tadien Theater Tenences Ernie ‘Tennennes Ernie ‘Valiane Cady Valiant Tay Tom Mms Totay Katie Monger Room Kates Kitenen Traveere Parente Tor Robert Laie Ronert Lewis Paya Boo Crosey Boo Crosby Dan Mr. Sweeney Pat Basen Panky Lew Pinky Tae Pinky Lee Pooky Lee Homdy Doody Play Yard Omay Western Theater Nome Locky Pratt A Russ Lucky Raven Sas Patt & Sonus Metin Lucky Disney Milionaire Gare Gan

Three Nurses Announce Birth at Holzer Hospital

Frederick Nease of Minersville reports that three Holzer Hospital nurses Adrienne Milly, Ann Rupe, and Julie Mitch are announcing the birth of a daughter. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C L Hiller and others. The trio, Mid-Ohio School graduates, will graduate in commencement exercises set for Sept. 8 at Grace Methodist Church Gallipolis. There are 15 members in the class. The young women have been visiting their parents, the Russell Millses, the Gerald Rupes and the P Lyitches.

Troop 245 Elects Officers After Library Meeting

Troop 245 met last night at the Middleport Public Library to plan a reorganization and will elect officers next Monday night. Robert Mills, assistant scoutmaster, said resignations by two assistant scoutmasters create a need for additional leadership. Interested persons may contact Mills or Rev. C. E. Hoyt, troop committee chairman.

Middleport Public Library Robert Mills Ant T Iso Mills C. E. Hoyt

Damage Reported In Two Car Pomeroy Crash And Licenses

Police report a minor two car collision on Mulberry Ave in Pomeroy causing limited damage. The piece also mentions marriage license filings for Thomas W. Selke and Mary Jane Holt, both of Pomeroy, and references local court actions on lower gas sales and related charges.

Thomas W. Selke Mary Jane Holt Pomeroy Rumenus Minos Mulberry Ave Atland Harold Hinkle Middleport Sidney T.” Russell Middleport — Bend Bradation Polley Ouro ‘Tracy Walter McKinney Barrett Midsleport Gally Parkersburg Huntington Trea Beiter Vison Tt Norma Tate Charee

143 X Ray Unit Opens In Pomeroy With 143 Chest X Rays

A mobile chest X ray unit opened in Pomeroy parked before Elberfeld Department Store. In the first three hours from 5 to 8 pm 143 chest X rays were taken. The Meigs County Health Association aims for 2500 X rays during the week. Officials urge all residents to visit the unit for free chest X rays. Volunteers assisting included Mrs Stratford, Miss Sheila Stow, and Miss Marion Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Cit Wallace Bradford Meigs Therculean Health Association Elberfeld Mrs. Stradford Mise Sheila Stow Marion Ebersbach

First Meeting of Athletic Group Called

John Vroman announces the first meeting of Yellow Jacket booster supporters at seven thirty tonight in the high building. Attendees plan to discuss the upcoming Maeno Pomeroy football game and booster funding, plus officer elections for the year.

John Vroman Yellow Jacket Athletics Vroman

Mrs Romaine Rites Held in Fern Park Funeral

Mrs Romaine Romaine funeral rites were held at the home of her daughter and at a church, with services attended by family and mourners. She resided in Fern Park, had lived in the area for 30 years, and is survived by five daughters and two sons.

Masry Balen Metaoda Romaine Bart Romain Eee Mise Peslaeneespene

Meigs General Hospital Notes Names List

Meigs General Hospital notes list patients and relatives including Lola Caldwell Homer Baxter Kathryn Thompson Nancy Shuler Milton Roush Cecil Haning Olan Goodwin Janet Zwiiling John Taylor and others from Mason and Pomeroy Middleport and nearby areas. The fragment records multiple patient entries and a baby.

Aumiered Lola Caldwell Long Botom John Taylor Mason W. Va Gene Dodson Middleport Charles J. Werry Pomeroy Nancy Shuler Milton Roush Charles Brow Hank Young Homer Baxter Frank Humphrey Kathryn ‘Thompson James Loyd Cecil Haning Olan Goodwin Janet Zwiiling

Middleport Socials Highlight Weekend Events and Meetings

Weekend gatherings included Middleport auxiliary meeting indoors due to weather with plans for a September session. Families and guests visited Mrs. Frank Gress’s country home near Chester for a birthday celebration. At Lake County Residents Reunion, Banters met acquaintances while several locals returned from Tar Hollow Camp and Gray Drug Stores employment.

Middleport RR. Pickens Thomas Darst Eiderecere Frank Gress Chester Gress David Ohlinger Susan Sandra Olinger Richard Gress Pat Mike Leon McKnight Judy Sheila

Three Men Fined By Mayor In Civic Clampdown

Three men were fined by the mayor in a local court action. Names and exact charges are unclear due to garbled text but involve driving related offenses and assembled penalties. The report mentions individuals including Jones, Landers, and Vaughan among others, with references to appearances and warrants in the Tiapor county area.

Pomeroy Tiapor Inca Fiy Arlercon Gneier Jones Umangzon W.va Jones Patronan Bryne Acehan Landers de Oseroy Homer “Elewset Andro Ruland Ianereas Pararan Pa Jioimtn Vaughan Porfeing Sonic Inoncadon Seis Jenkin

Tuppers Plains Band To Join Chester Unit

POMEROY, Twe combined bands of the Chester and Tuppers Plains High Schools will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chester High School, H Bernard Krinke, director, day Te bangs will pay for an ic Shomer school grounds supervision. Students wishing transportation should meet at the high school building at 7 p.m. Former members both bands invited to join the group for the Tuesday evening concert. Krinke says

Pomeroy Twe Chester Tuppers Plains Chester High School H. Bernard Krinke Te Bangs Ehoa Bullet Atlee Krinke Sala

Television program on two fishermen Crunch and Dex in Coral Gables

New York reports a TV series about two deep sea fishermen Crunch Adams and Dex Smith. Philip Wylie, author, discusses adapting his fishing tales for television while producers promise first rate scripts and accurate fishing scenes. The story follows their life, writing, and the question how to translate human elation into television.

Charles Menay New York Ares NIC Fm Oth Weiter Wylie Une Wearon Philip Wylie Evening Post

Baptist Youth Leader Jean Smart Returns From Europe

Miss Jean Smart, president of the Ohio Baptist Youth Fellowship, arrives home after six weeks in England and other countries including Switzerland. She attended the Baptist World Alliance in England and chaired the national BYF citizenship committee. A senior at Granville University, she has led youth work since high school, and now tours Ohio describing her overseas experiences at local Baptist churches.

Paul Smart Tar Hollow Camp Aiddleport England Jean Smart Ohio Baptist Youth Fellowship Baptist World &Alliance Miss Smart Universiny Granville Middleport Naional Byf Citizenship Committee Smart Switzerland United States Ohto Baptist Church

Pomeroy Uplifts New School Year Begin Sept 6

Pomeroy schools open September 6 under Superintendent Jes S Gibbs with teachers meeting September 5. Elementary teachers meet at 10 am and secondary at 11 am, with a general teachers meeting at 1 pm. Christmas break December 20 to January 2, semester end January 2, February 22 closing for Washington's birthday, Good Friday March 30, and final closing May 2 with high school commencement May 24. Total 176 attendance days plus four holidays for 180 days.

Earl Warnke L. W. McComas Pomeroy Jes S. Gibbs Genera Washington

Whitingtons To Mark Golden Anniversary

POMEROY parking receipts report a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Whitington at their home in Sunport with 260.50 collected in a week. Open house to be held this afternoon per Franklin D Hudson acting chief of police. readers invited to attend.

Hamden Ana Ars Wilee Whitington Milde Port Columbus Pomeroy Cvs Franklin D. Hudson Chier

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