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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1957

Page

8

Schools Open On Sept 3 In Middleport Bradbury

Principal G V Rupe announced Middleport Bradbury schools start Tuesday September 3 with full day including morning and afternoon sessions. Teachers report Monday at 9 am for consultation. Cafeteria opens Tuesday. PTA officers have met and planned the year’s programs with first September meeting to be announced.

Middleport Bradbury G. V. Rupe

Knudsen Trophy Awarded Blaettnar Auto Co

POMEROY Ohio Blaettnar Auto Company received the Knudsen Trophy from Pontiac Motor Division for outstanding sales achievement. The award honors dealers with superior sales records named for S. E. Knudsen the division's general manager.

Pomeroy Pontiac Motor Division Knudsen Blaettnar Auto Company Ohio S. E. Knudsen

Hank Young Rites Attended By Many

Funeral services for Hank Young 52 prominent Pomeroy railroader who died August 17 on the New York Central Railroad near Columbus were held August 21 at Ewing funeral home with pastors L M Mohrhoff Eugene Brown officiating. Masonic services were held and burial was in Beech Grove cemetery with escorts by Ohio Valley Commandry. Out of town attendees came from Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Toledo and Marietta among others to pay respects.

Pomeroy Hank Young New York Central Railroad Columbus Ewing Funeral Home L. M. Mohrhoff St. Paul Lutheran Church Eugene Brown United Methodist Church Pomeroy Lodge F & AM Ohio Valley Commandry Beech Grove Cemetery R. J. Grimes Floyd Mankin David Jenkins Fred Russell Theodore Reed, Jr Charles Bennett Walter Seick John Cammerer Edith Young Paul Mueller Gwynne Cincinnati John Phillips John, Jr Leo Phillips Leo, Jr Henry Joachim June Ann Bennett Rice Russell Harden Donald Holter Pat Mike Huntington William Harker Rhonda Young Toledo Calvin Mitchell Linda Gallipolis Berkley Conley Marietta Cleveland Corning Charleston Dickerson Elkhart

Record Crowd Expected for Middleport Athletic Meeting

Indications point to a record turnout of parents and sports fans for the Middleport Athletic Club meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m in the high school. New coach John Thompson will speak after talks by the assistant coach Jerry Lowery and MAA members, with officer elections and project discussions planned.

Middleport Middleport Athletic Club Middleport High School John Thompson Welcom Jerry Lowery MAA Yellow Jacket

Ohlingers Hold Reunion

POMEROY The annual Ohlinger reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Clara Ohlinger on West Locust Street. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ohlinger and son Terry, Conrad Ohlinger and children Wilma Merle Sheila Naomi, Troy Ohlinger senior, Emily Ohlinger, Troy Ohlinger jr and Jeffery, William Ohlinger and Debby, Phillip Ohlinger and children Annie and Philip, all of Pomeroy. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Thomas and daughter also attended.

Phillip Ohlinger Annie Phillip Pomeroy Jacob Thomas

Fireworks Still Echo On Middleport Streets

Fourth of July cheers fade yet explosions continue as unidentified celebrants toss firecrackers in multiple Middleport locations. Police investigate whether buyers are West Virginia residents or locals crossing the river for purchases.

Middleport Streets Middleport West Virginia West

Local social list includes Jeanie Wade and kin

Columbus residents Jeanie and Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade join Mrs George Pyles Chester and Mrs Obitts with daughters Nola Kathy and Sally of Racine in a neighborhood social note.

Jeanie Columbus Ernest Wade Grove City George Pyles Chester Obitts Nola Kathy Sally Racine

Spruce Knob Stands as West Virginia’s Highest Peak

Spruce Knob rises 4860 feet above sea level, earning title as the highest point in West Virginia. The landmark overlooks surrounding ridges and forested terrain, drawing visitors for views and hiking access.

W. VA West Virginia Spruce Knob

Rent A TV Set For Only Five Dollars A Month

Trade in good Philco and Admiral sets for a new TV suitable for children's play rooms or a den. Low monthly rate promotes home entertainment with trade-ins.

Philco Admiral New TV

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