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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

3

Park Outings At Middleport Roadside Park

Several local groups held picnics and gatherings at Middleport Roadside Park last week. The Loyal Women's Class of Church of Christ hosted a Thursday picnic for forty members and guests. A chicken supper and business session followed by theater attendance marked another gathering. The Middleport Fire Department and Auxiliary enjoyed an annual hamburger fry with families in attendance.

Middleport Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ L. E. Burford C. E. Shepard Essie Bissett William Yeager Ida Casdorph Variety Guild Charles Neal Martha Burns Letha Russell Dorothy Warner Charlene Neal Beatrice Murray Middleport Fire Department Auxiliary Roadside Park

Innocent Plea Entered in Local Court Arraignments

POMEROY. Arraigned Monday before Common Pleas Judge Edgar Ervin Claude Polk indicted for assault and battery pleaded innocent and was released on 250 dollar bond. Ralph Likens pleaded innocent to a statutory offense and was returned to jail for failing to post 500 bond. James Rickman pleaded innocent then changed to guilty and fined 100 dollars. Ed Gomer also changed to guilty and fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 90 days, with credit for time served. other details given by clerk Herman Beards.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Edgar Ervin Claude Polk Ralph Likens James Rickman Herman Beards Ed Gomer

No One Is Injured In Collision Between Coupe And Taxi

George Sargent Pomeroy driver of a five passenger coupe struck a taxicab at Mason Bridge early Monday evening. Front end of the coupe and rear of the taxi sustained extensive damage. Pomeroy police reported no injuries and investigated the accident.

Pomeroy George Sargent Mason Bridge

Midshipman Klein Tells Of Naval Cruise And Leave

Midshipman Peter F. Klein arrives for a month of leave with his parents after returning from a Navy practice cruise to Lisbon Nice Algiers and West Indies ports aboard USS Missouri flagship of Admiral McLeans fleet. Dignitaries included the Portuguese president and Prince of Monaco.

Middleport Peter F. Klein O. P. Klein S. Third Ave Klein United States Naval Academy Annapolis Lisbon Portugal Nice France Algiers Algeria West Indies Missouri McLean Admiral McLean Prince of Monaco Monte Carlo Campo Pequeno United States Naval Air Station Patuxent Richard Wolford Columbus Bethesda Hospital Wolford Naval Academy

Commission I Sought In Harless Farm Sale

POMEROY Meigs County Common Pleas Court suit seeks 875 dollars in real estate commission after James I Harless sold a farm nine months after a contract with Willard Grover Galli polis allegedly earned a five percent fee for exclusive 12 month sale. Grover says the agreement obliged him to sell to any buyer he negotiated with within three months post contract.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Willard Grover Gallipolis James I. Harless Harless Grover

Pomeroy Area Sees Visiting Families Over Weekend

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stephenson and son Ted of Delaware Ohio vacationed two weeks with Mr. Stephen son’s parents in Pomeroy. Clarence Gardner and children from Newport Kentucky spent a weekend with relatives here and were joined by Mrs. Gardner’s sister Florence Shoemaker Drake of Los Angeles. Drake will visit Cleveland before returning home.

J. B. Stephenson Ted Delaware Ohio Stephenson J. H. Stephenson E. Main Sr Clarence Gardner Mary Lou Clarence, Jr Newport Pomeroy Gardner G. O. Drake Los Angeles Frank Hood Minersville Osborne Sr Dana Bookman Buchtel Robert Bookman Providence R.I Homer Hysell Breezy Heights Columbus Harold White Cross Hospital Andrew Martin Wayne Robert Richard Mary Anna West Alexandria

Two Church Events Discussed at Meeting

In Middleport the Missionary Society of Mt. Moriah Church outlines a vesper service Sunday at 7 30 p m and a homecoming planned for Sunday Oct 31 Mrs Don Young chairs the homecoming and the plan discussion occurred at Mrs Arlena Reeses home

Middleport Mt. Moriah Missionary Society of the Church Don Young The Missionary Society Arlena Reese

Miller Family Attends Columbus Wedding of Miss Carolyn Steele

Mr and Mrs D E Miller and son Charles S Third Ave visited Columbus Sunday for the marriage of Miss Carolyn Steele to Mr Harry R Burton. The ceremony was at Maynard Ave Methodist Church at 3 o clock followed by a reception with Mrs Ada Ward accompanying the family.

Middleport C. Ward Radford Piketon Ch Irist Louise Glaze Homer Glaze Front St William Radford Homer Radford C. E. Shepard Jane Bailey Middleport High School Arthur Skinner Ray Glaze Donald Pullins Bessie Glaze Jean Hayman Rollin Radford Horace Abbott Harold Blackston Jeff Glaze Karen Glaze Sam Radford Radford Edward French Boyd Dilgard L. E. Burford George Bodkins Jack Cowie Akron Medina Rocksprings D. E. Miller Charles S. Third Ave Columbus

Layette Shower Held For Mrs Glenn Davis

Mrs George Osler hosted a layette shower for Mrs Glenn Davis on Friday night at her home. The gathering featured games and prizes for winners and refreshments. Invited guests included Frances Pickens Leona Martin Eileen Blosser Mrs Ancil Mc Kinney Jr Mrs Cynthia Bailey Mrs Orville Millican Mrs Charles Wise Jr Mrs Lucy Veith Mrs Dorothy Little Mrs Effie Kes singer and Mrs Roxie Oiler.

George Osler Glenn Davis Frances Pickens Leona Martin Eileen Blosser Ancil McKinney, Jr Cynthia Bailey Orville Millican Charles Wise, Jr Lucy Veith Dorothy Little Effie Kessinger Roxie Oiler

Miss Jessie B. Hart Dies in Washington

Miss Jessie B. Hart, longtime Pomeroy resident, died Saturday evening in Washington D C where she had lived for years. She was born in the Pomeroy area and had lived here previously. Survivors include three cousins Hart Stansbury of Pomeroy and P B and Dr Henry Stansbury of Cincinnati.

Pomeroy Jessie B. Hart Washington, D. C Hart Stansbury P. B Henry Stansbury Cincinnati

Brother Dies in North Dakota Former Meigs County Resident

Mrs Frances Sto bart reports her brother Sam Landaker died at his North Dakota home last Friday. He formerly lived in Meigs County.

Pomeroy Frances Stobart Sam Landaker North Dakota Meigs County

Smallest Meigs Hospital birth reported in Pomeroy

The four and a half pound daughter of Mrs Vera Hayman of Racine is getting along fine at Meigs General Hospital. Officials say incubator and oxygen were needed and this is the smallest baby ever born at the hospital.

Pomeroy Vera Hayman Racine Meigs General Hospital

Funeral services for Mrs Elmer Ashley held at Letart Falls

Attendees included Mr and Mrs C M Ashley of Canton and Mr and Mrs Homer Ashley of Heartsville and Mr and Mrs Ernest Ashley with Harold and Mildred Ashley of Salem and Mrs Margaret Pickens Gravel Hill. Services were conducted Friday for Mrs Elmer Ashley.

Middleport C. M. Ashley Canton Homer Ashley Heartsville Ohio Ernest Ashley Harold and Mildred Salem Margaret Pickens Gravel Hill Elmer Ashley Letart Falls

Sister Illness Reported in Syracuse Home

Mrs Mary Pomeroy wife of Tl Pomeroy and sister of Mrs W B Patton of Syracuse became seriously ill at her home Thursday, with Mrs Patton caring for her during the illness as reported Monday.

Pomeroy Mary Hubbard Syracuse W. B. Patton

Death of Dr. Everett Whiteside in Parsons West Virginia

Mrs. Cora Roberts reports the death of cousin Dr. Everett Whiteside at his Parsons home following a heart attack. No further details provided.

Pomeroy Cora Roberts Everett Whiteside Parsons W. Va

Local residents take vacations and visit relatives

Mrs Jennings Wayland and family returned from a vacation in Columbus Cleveland and Akron visiting relatives in each city. Several other locals including Mrs Harry Hanson Mr Dan Farmer and families spent time with relatives and travelled to Skyline Drive Charlottesville and Corning New York hosts planned visits with Mary Virginia Haggerty and Constance Bauer returned home Sunday night.

Jennings Wayland Jennings, Jr Gary Milton Columbus Cleveland Akron W. G. Durst Ernest Leifheit Harry Hanson Loretta William Hallman Philadelphia Dan Farmer Cynda and Lynn Dayton David Farmer William Russell Roberta Corning William Grueser Nancy Sue Rawlings Gus Ward James Ward James, Jr Skyline Drive Charlottesville Constance Bauer Mary Virginia Haggerty Mrs Ed. Haggerty Front St Miss Bauer Miss Haggerty

Mrs. Fisher Services Held in Pomeroy and Nearby Cities

Funeral services for Ida Koehler Fisher were held in Pomeroy with relatives and friends attending from Gallipolis Huntington Charleston Springfield and Huntington. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Theo Snyder Corky Snyder Mrs Mayme K. Shannon Mrs Helen K. Arnold Mrs. Mary Lip pincott and many others from the region.

Pomeroy Charles Fisher Ida Koehler Fisher Beech Grove Theo Snyder Corky Snyder Charleston Mayme K. Shannon Hillsboro Helen K. Arnold Mary Lippincott Anna Goddard James Martin Frank Shaw Harry R. Hurn Charles B. Stevers Fred Pl

Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Local Area

General Hospital notes record admissions for Mrs William Stephenson Middleport Dorothy Reynolds and others in medical or surgical cases. Discharges include Dale Barnhart Henry Beach Ed Schaefer and several others. Emergencies list contusions lacerations heat exhaustion and amputation among residents of Pomeroy Rutland Long Bottom and surrounding communities.

William Stephenson Middleport Surgical Dorothy Reynolds Gaye Holbrook Cheshire Chester Will Pomeroy Addie Barton Racine Edith Riggs Stanley Beal Ruby Lambert Herbert Tucker Kenneth Williams Rutland John Robert Motley Jacob Roller Sue Sidders James Miller John Beaver

Past Chiefs to Meet Pomeroy

The Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple No. 198 Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Delbert Eiselstein’s home Thursday evening for a group meeting.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple No Delbert Eiselstein

Amateur Gardeners Will Meet Wednesday

The Amateur Gardeners Club plans to meet at Mrs. R. H. Rawlings in Western Hills Pomeroy for their September session. Hostesses will be Mrs. Robert Rawlings and Mrs. Bruce Lloyd. Meeting starts at 8 p.m. with business, program, and barbecue supper.

Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club R. H. Rawlings Western Hills Pomeroy

Carmichael Back at Enterprise Church Pastorate

The Rev. L. R. Carmichael, pastor of the Enterprise EUB Church, has been returned to the pastorate for the coming year after attending an annual conference in Columbus last week.

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Double Your Money Back

A рекламCoupon style testimonial claims 20 years of use for regularity with Kellogg's All-Bran. The ad urges daily use with milk and water and offers a double refund if not satisfied after a 10 day trial. Send an empty carton to Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, Michigan.

W. L. Carmichael Portsmouth, V Kellogg Battle Creek Mich

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Zemo Leo L. Vaughan Union Avenue Logan Monument Co Pomeroy, OH Logan Monument Company George C. Shaw W. Main St Logan, O H. V. Hospital Cruise Commission I. Sought Pomeroy Personals Reno Church of Christ Acts Eph Sun. P. M Great Britain Naval Air Power Hawker England Langley Brussels Belgium Netherlands Binghamton N. Y Jeremiah Castner Railway Express Supreme Court Middleport Social Notes Cille Casto Joe Graham Stella Thomas Mary Lou Thomas Mae Lewis Fred de- Wees Ethel Badgley John Simon Eva Bailey Layette Tember Selim J. Blazewicz, M.D Washington Meigs Temple Middleport Bendvue Larry Parks Ellen Drew George Macready Edgar Buchanan Holmes Herbert Joyce Reynolds Robert Hutton Cecil Kellaway Ernest Truex Don McGuire Douglas Kennedy Bowery Fast Side Kids Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall Bobby Jordan Gabriel Dell Billy Benedict Outlaws OF Paradise Tim McCoy Meigs Theatre Frick Co., Inc Waynesboro Penn Widdleport Personals Mrs. Fisher General Hospital Carmichael Enterprise Church Athens OHTO
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