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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1954

Page

13

Shower Held Thursday For Jo Ann Wilson

Mrs. Dwight Frost and Mrs. Robert Turner hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Wilson home for Jo Ann Wilson who has worked in Springfield. Guests enjoyed games won by several attendees and yellow and silver decorations with refreshments of ice cream cakes mints and coffee.

Middleport Dwight Frost Robert Turner Jo Ann Wilson Springfield Miss Wilson D. E. Wilson

Dr Chiles Presides At Sub-district Stewardship Conference

Dr Paul Chiles superintendent of the Portsmouth District of the Methodist Conference presided over the Sub-district Stewardship Conference at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport. About 40 ministers and lay leaders from multiple towns attended the Thursday evening event. The program featured Dr Robert Jamison of Ironton on stewardship and Rev Paul Hicks on Christian stewardship. A benediction closed the service and attendees reviewed materials and diagrams during the fellowship hour.

Middleport Paul Chiles Portsmouth Methodist Conference Heath Methodist Arch L. A. Bangerter the Arch Ilia Chester Vinton Jackson Wellston Lronton Pomeroy Robert Jamison

Jail Term and Fine Set in Meigs County Dwi Case

Clarence DeWees 38 of Middleport received a six month license suspension and a one week jail term after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Judge Cedric Clark ordered a $100 fine with $50 suspended if paid to his mother for two children's support and allowed daylight work hours.

Pomeroy Middleport Cedric Clark Meigs County Wees

Sayre Thanksgiving Welcomes Home Floyd From Japan

Mr and Mrs Fred Sayre of Wilkesville hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at their son Richards home near Vinton to celebrate Floyd Sayre returning from Japan. Attendees included most of the Sayre children and their spouses with numerous grandchildren and relatives from Letart McArthur Columbus Ripley and Wilkesville.

Wilkesville Fred Sayre Floyd Japan Richard Vinton Sayres Luster Ripley W. Va Rena Blessing Letart Jay Robinson McArthur Milford Long Columbus Cliff Calahan Richard Sayre Carey Stausbaugh Dan Sayre Judy Gladys Leo Sayre Betty Jane Custer

Local gatherings and visits noted in several households

Miss Bessie Phetteplace visited Mrs Effie Ugg. The Hawks of Bedford Ohio spent a day with the Strausbaughs. Floyd Sayre returned from New York City. J E Strong A L Devault spent Nov 30 in Columbus. Milford Long and Dan Sayre hunted in West VI. Mrs Bessie Wells injured in a fall and taken to a Newark hospital. Thanksgiving guests included the Strausbaugh family with Ernest Alee Wright Radcliff and Mrs Sayre's son in law and daughter Carey Strausbaugh and Jimmy Ralph.

Bessie Phetteplace Effie Ugg Carey Hawk Bedford Ohio Carey Strausbaurgh Floyd Sayre New York City J. E. Strong A. L. Devault Columbus Milford Long Dan Sayre West VI Bessie

Sewing Club Plans Christmas Party for Lincoln Heights

POMEROY Mrs David Goodwin hosted the Sew Rite Sewing Club on Lincoln Heights as plans were laid for their annual Christmas party on Monday Dec 20 and Christmas dinner on Dec 15. Mrs Elza Gilmore Jr president led the meeting with gifts exchanged among members and prizes awarded to several attendees.

Pomeroy Lincoln Heights David Goodwin Sew Rite Sewing Club Bob Jay Elza Gilmore, Jr Gilmore Charles Hoffman Donald Mullen Donald Kennedy Donald Collins Edward Wells Hoffman Collins Everett Sayre Kennedy Calvin Simpson Wells

Youths Given 317-Year Term for Killing 82-Year-Old Man

In Chicago criminal court on Wednesday two youths and a girl were sentenced to prison totaling 317 years for the June 26 murder of 82-year-old Joseph Gruner during an attempted restaurant robbery. Pablo Delgado, 20, drew 199 years, Victor Camacho, 18, 100 years, and Emily Shouse, 16, 18 years after pleading guilty.

Chicago Pablo Delgado Victor Camacho Emily Shouse Ace Joseph Gruner

Weekend visits span Thurman and vicinity

Linda Kuhn of Thurman visited Mr and Mrs Roachie Gerry of Patriot over the weekend. John Brewer of Oak Hill visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs George Brewer of Thurman. Jean Frazier of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Olin Lanier of Thurman. Chester Boster of Thurman visited Mrs Bosters brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Arlie Davis of Gage. Esta Lewis of Thurman returned home after visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis of Beaver. Jerry Kuhn of Columbus visited their parents Mr and Mrs Roachie Terry of Patriot and Mr and Mrs Hollis Kuhn of Thurman. Bert Boster and Gilbert Boster of Thurman visited Mr and Mrs Charles Sims Jr Kingston and Ronald Halley of Thurman visited Mr and Mrs Stanley Waugh of Bladen and Mr and Mrs Liston Halley of Patriot.

Thurman Linda Kuhn Roachie Gerry Patriot John Brewer Oak Hill George Brewer Jean Frazier Columbus Olin Lanier Chester Boster Boster Arlie Davis Gage Esta Lewis Thomas Lewis Beaver Jerry Kuhn Roachie Terry Hollis Kuhn Bert Boster Gilbert Boster Charles Sims, Jr Kingston Ronald Halley Stanley Waugh Bladen Liston Halley

Henry Richards Dies in East Liverpool

Mrs. John Philson of Racine was notified of Henry Richards 83 of East Liverpool death from a heart attack He was a former Racine resident Funeral services will be held in East Liverpool on Saturday.

Henry Richards Middleport John Philson Racine East Liverpool

Staatses Open New Gift Shop and Furniture Store

Mr and Mrs W H Staats opened a new gift shop and used furniture store on Mill Street in Stansbury property half of the building now housing Byers Barber Shop. The opening expands local retail options.

Middleport W. H. Staats Stansbury Mill Street Byer

Triple Trio Wins Contests at Wilton Band Show

A McArthur trio won first place in a Wilton Band Roosters talent contest. Other winners include Sue Zinn Wilton vocal solo, Paula Kay Petty Salem Center vocal with auto harp, and eight Wilton grade school girls vocal group. Judges were Dr. Robin Gardner, Mrs. George Merchant, and Jim Sinyard of Athens.

Wilkesville McArthur Wilton Roosters Sue Zinn Paula Kay Petty Salem Center Linda Tope Harold Thompson David Lewis Paul Skidmore Porter Hillbilly Music Loren Jeffers Ladonna Boring Robin Gardner George Merchant Jim Sinyard Athens

61 New Vehicles Sold By Meigs Auto Dealers

A total of 61 new vehicles were sold in Meigs County during November, announced by Joyce Kennedy, county automotive tithe clerk. The breakdown shows 45 cars, 12 trucks, one house trailer, one motorcycle and two buses.

Special Meeting Set by United Mine Workers Local 648

United Mine Workers Local Union 648 of Mine 255 schedules a special meeting for Saturday at 1 pm in the 100F Hall at Glouster. Secretary Rolland Higgins announced the gathering.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America Haiti Rolland Higgins

Missing Person Notice and Reward At Athens Avenue

A public notice requests information on a missing male, last seen near Highland Avenue and Athens, with a reward offered. The plea lists appearance details and urges contact for identification and safe return. The notice mentions a wristwatch as a distinguishing item and references a residence on Highland Avenue.

Adventists Plan Caroling for Counties

Adventist Churches in Athens and Meigs counties will join in Christmas caroling over three December weeks. Members will contact residents with pamphlet messaging The Message of Peace and accept donations to support welfare and mission programs.

Athens Meigs A. D. Leach

Boxing Day Meaning in British Tradition

Boxing Day refers to the day after Christmas when gifts are given, historically to servants, couriers, and tradespeople. The term originates from the practice of placing boxes with donations or tips for service workers on the day after the holiday.

Cincinnati Livestock Market Reports Mixed Prices and Loads

At Cincinnati market pens Bid on barrows and gilts showed mixed to higher demand while sows remained steady. Calves sold steady to higher with canners and cutters weaker, beef cows and heifers varied with weights, and yearling demand softened. Utility and commercial grades traded around 19.00 to 20.00 with some cull activity. cattle numbers and tone reflected a cautious market.

Cincinnati API DSDA Barrows Fie Teeles Sroumd Griow Grady Montiy Salen Haugster Clasers Heice Lami

Untitled fragmented poultry market note

Fragmented OCR text reports mixed poultry categories with percentages and items including eggs, turkey, fryers, and roosters. Mentions Rutter wholesale and several unclear figures across white brown and mixed varieties.

Cincinnati Rutter Wholesale

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