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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1960

Page

2

Carpenter Social Notes From Westina Crabtree

Birth announcements and Christmas greetings fill the Carpenter social page. Families in Albany, Columbus, Athens, Van Beuren, and other Ohio towns share holiday visits, newborn Penny Jean Chase in Amanda, and relatives listed as great grandparents and guests.

Marvin Chase Howard Hein Albany William Bishop Alabama California Robert Bishop Roberta Cathy DeBouver van Beuren Ohio Penny Jean Ermel Chase Amanda Chase Lee Howard Welch Mallie Lowther Evans Rutherford Fort Worth Tex Betty Rutherford George Denton Reed Jeffers Richard Lester Cordray Athens Jeffers Gene Jeffers Lavern Jordan John Dunham Alvin Dye

Fifth Birthday Observed In Middleport For Jeffrey Darst

Middleport residents celebrated Jeffrey Darst fifth birthday Tuesday hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Darst. Plastic fire trucks were favors, refreshments served by Mrs Darst and Miss Texanna White. Beulah White led games with prizes to Keith French Billy Dallas and Barbara Anthony. others attending included Stephen Bratton Gregory Hayes Marc Smith Nancy Buskirk Sharon Wilson and Beecher Cooper.

Middleport Jeffrey Darst Thomas Darst Darst Texanna White Beulah White Jefrey Keith French Billy Dallas Barbara Anthony Stephen Bratton Gregory Hayes Marc Smith Nancy Buskirk Sharon Wilson Beecher Cooper

New Year Ball Staged by Pomeroy Firemen

The Pomeroy Firemen's Association will host the annual New Year's Ball at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium on Saturday starting at 9 p.m. The Five Saints orchestra will provide music for dancing.

Pomeroy

Appointment of Estate Administrators and Executors in Athens Ohio

Notice records two probate actions in Athens County Ohio. De G Worstell Jr is named Administrator G Kawwa of the Estate of Harry H Ownsend aka H Townsend with four month creditor claims window. Paul K Power is named Executor of Elizabeth May Power with probate dated December 23 1960.

de G. Worstell, Jr Athens Ohio Paul K Power South May Avenue Elizabeth May Power City of Athens County

Administratrix Named for Marion E. Ours Estate

Mildred Ours Donahew of Racine Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Marion E. Ours of Letart Township Meigs County Ohio. The probate court of Meigs County Ohio, Judge F H O Brien, December 28 1960.

Mildred Ours Donahew Racine Ohio Marion E. Ours Letart Township Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

York Board Sells School Properties by Sealed Bids

The York Local Board of Education will offer Carbon Hill Gym in Deanville for sale by sealed bids with opening Jan 21 at 9 00 a m at Buchtel High School. A second sale or lease of Connett Oak Grove Carbon Hill Kimberly and Buchtel High Schools will occur Feb 18 by sealed bids. The board may accept or reject bids. bids are due to the clerk.

York Local Board of Education Carbon Hill Deanville Buchtel Connett Oak Grove Kimberly Buchtel High School Helen Robinette York Bucehtel

Public Auction of Lillie D. Minor Estate Land in Meigs County

Bids are invited by Webster and Fultz in Pomeroy Ohio until December 29 1960 for about 70 acres of Salem Township Meigs County near Dexter with a 5 room frame dwelling barn and outbuildings. Appraised at 5300 dollars the property may not be sold for less. Sale subject to Probate Court approval.

Webster and Fultz Pomeroy National Bank Pomeroy Ohio Lillie D. Minor Salem Township Meigs County Dexter Grand Fultzttorneys Edison Hobstetter

Meigs General Hospital Discharges List

The Meigs General Hospital discharge roll includes Elizabeth Wickham George Hobstetter Sr Max Orndorff Susie Taylor Mrs Helen Faircloth Earl Arbaugh Margie Schuler Norma Blackwell Mrs Blanche Haptonstall Donald Soyce and others from Racine Pomeroy Minersville Rutland Cheshire.

Elizabeth Wickham George Hobstetter Max Orndorff Susie Taylor Helen Faircloth Earl Arbaugh Margie Schuler Norma Blackwell Blanche Haptonstall Donald Soyce

Scrap Paper Drive and Scout Trip Planned in Pomeroy

Pomeroy Cub Scout Pack 248 met at the First Baptist Church Monday night to outline a future scrap paper drive and a train trip. Marvin Burt was introduced as the new cubmaster, Den VI performed a skit, and Jeff Mankin with Mike Globaker led the flag ceremony while Den IV provided refreshments.

Pomeroy Pomeroy’ First Baptist Church Marvin Burt den VI Jeff Mankin Mike Globaker den IV

Twig No 1 Donation Drives Mount St Mary Support

Since March 1960 Perry County Twig No 1 has donated $1000 to Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. A $250 check was given bringing total contributions to $1000.

New Lexington Perry County Twig No. 1 Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Engagement Announced for Evelyn Roush and Richard Hershey

Middleport announces the engagement of Evelyn Fave Roush to Richard H. Hershey of Seaside Heights New Jersey. Miss Roush, Middleport High School and Ohio University alumna, works for Arrowhead Exploration in Denver. Hershey, son of Paul and Mrs Hershey of New Jersey and Florida, Princeton graduate, with The Martin Co. in Denver. The wedding is planned for February.

Middleport Arthur Roush Evelyn Fave Richard H. Hershey Seaside Heights N. J Miss Roush Middleport High School Ohio University Arrowhead Exploration Co Denver Colo Mr. Hershey Paul K. Hershey Sarasota, Fla Princeton University Martin Co

Attorney 90 Receives Scroll in New Lexington Honor

New Lexington attorney John W. Dugan, 90, was honored by the Perry County Bar Association on December 19. He received a scroll in a ceremony in the Common Pleas Court room with D. F. Trew presiding, as all 16 county attorneys attended. Dugan, a former teacher, prosecuting attorney and mayor, maintains a Main Street law office and works daily.

W. Dugan Lexington Perry County Bar Association Common Pleas New Lexington D. F. Trew The Bar Association Dugan Main St

Six Men Fined In Meigs County Court

Six men faced fines in Meigs County hearings before Judge Emmet W. Peoples. William Don Miller paid 100 dollars and costs plus a three day jail term on drunken driving charges and 10 dollars plus costs on intoxication. Charles Boyles Darrell Dugan Robert Dugan and Charles Schuler were fined 10 dollars and costs each for intoxication and disturbing the peace, Steven F. Hoffman 20 dollars and costs for reckless operation. Bonds were posted by Clement E. Cooper John Priddy and Raymond Priddy on intoxication and disturbing the peace charges.

Pomeroy Meigs County Emmet W. Peoples William Don Miller Charles Boyles Darrell Dugan Robert Dugan Charles Schuler Steven F. Hoffman Clement E. Cooper John Priddy Raymond Priddy

Den Mothers Present Gifts To Cub Scouts

Den III at Pomeroy Cub Scouts held a Christmas party at the clubhouse. Den mothers Mrs Charles Spencer and Mrs Elza Gilmore Jr presented gifts to members and received tokens in return. Attendees included Jon Spencer Mike O'Brien Kelly Spencer Michael Mullen Gary Finley Roger Gilmore and Richard Finley.

Pomeroy Den Charles Spencer Elza Gilmore den III Pomeroy Cub Scouts Jon Spencer Mike O'Brien Kelly Spencer Michael Mullen Gary Finley Roger Gilmore Richard Finley

Informal Christmas Night Party in Middleport

Mrs Grace McMaster hosted a casual Christmas night gathering at her Middleport home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roscoe Fowler Mr and Mrs David Jenkins Mr and Mrs Manning Webster Mr and Mrs Clinton Fisher Mr and Mrs Bruce Lloyd Mr and Mrs Arnold Dodson all of Middleport and Otto Harding of Lydon Kansas. On Tuesday evening Rep and Mrs George Meinhart of Middleport joined as guests.

Roscoe Fowler David Jenkins Manning Webster Clinton Fisher Bruce Lloyd Arnold Dodson Middleport Otto Harding Lydon Kansas McMaster Harding George Meinhart

Marriage License for Grace Pomeroy and Otto Harding

Grace McMaster of Middleport and Otto Harding of Lyndon, Kansas, obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed soon per county records.

Wisconsin Name Meaning From Chippewa Word

The name Wisconsin derives from a Chippewa term meaning gathering of waters. It reflects the state's indigenous language origins and geographic feature emphasis.

Wisconsin

Holiday Weekend Guests Spread Across Middleport Families

Numerous Middleport residents hosted relatives from Columbus Canton Portsmouth and beyond for Christmas and the holiday weekend. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Farmer hosting Dayton visitors and Edward Lee McComas of Washington DC visiting Mary Ann Herron of Alexander VA, with many other extended family gatherings across Ohio and West Virginia.

JSON Tom Mrs Dan Edward Lee McComas Washington, D. C Mary Ann Herron Alexander L. W. McComas Ronald James McComas Little Hocking Roger Covert Portsmouth McComas I. E. Miller Edward Lee Dianne McComas Miss Herren Columbus J. E. McComas Betty Williams Russell McDaniel Marvin Krider Roy Lee Lisa Ann Joe Turner Cash. Braley Mr. Braley J. D. Russell Fort Wayne Ind

Vote Board Salary Cut in Ohio County Elections

In New Lexington Perry County two of the five members of the Board of Elections will see a salary cut due to population decline. Eugene G. Clark and Charles Saunders lose 25 dollars yearly, from 700 to 675, while Floyd King and Paul Hazlett begin new terms last February and will receive the 900 dollar yearly minimum set by the Legislature.

Gene G. Clark Charles Saunders Floyd King Paul Hazlett

Zaleski Community Remembers Christmas Guests and Recoveries

Mrs. John Hayes returns home from Mount St. Mary Hospital in satisfactory recovery. George Pennell, formerly of Zaleski, improves at his son's home after a three month White Cross Hospital stay. Local families from Columbus Athens and Zaleski hosted Christmas visits, including Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Bedinghaus, Mr. and Mrs. Rathburn, and many relatives from Logan and Cincinnati.

Ray Howery Washington, D. C Verlin Howery Howery Ralph Chapman Athens Dale Williams Harrisonville Williams Elda Carsey Lola Cain Carlos Cain Lewis Smith John Rawlings Earl Jewell Fern Gillogly Ellen McKnight Sharon Columbus Harold Gillogly Vicki Sue Gallipolis Cecil Gillogly Jacqueline Waggoner Carl Crabtree Albany Arthur Crabtree Charles Butcher Zaleski John Hayes Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville George Pennell White Cross Hospital Lawrence Fuller J.A. Bedinghaus Max Rathburn Jay Hayes Hayes John Chapman Rufus Thomas Woodrow Thomas David Ben Hamilton Hamilton Dena Hamilton George Pierson R. N Cincinnati Jess Peyton Danny Peyton Knox Two Arden Campbell Kathy Frank Lewis David Lee Dayton Lewis Oren Daft James McKibben

Christmas Birthday Observed by Hawk Family

Mary Christine Hawk marked her fourth birthday on Christmas Day continuing a family tradition. Both her great-grandfathers Charles Davis and William Wickham were also born on Christmas Day.

Grange to Meet Pomeroy This Thursday Night

The Rock Springs grange will meet at 8 p m Thursday at the hall. A program will be presented and quarterly birthdays will be observed.

POMEROY — The _ Rock Springs grange

Man Is Fined for Intoxication in Middleport Court

Hubert Napper of Middleport Route 1 was fined five dollars and costs Tuesday evening in the court of Mayor Kenneth McElhinney on a charge of intoxication.

Middleport Hubert Napper Middleport Route 1 Kenneth McElhinney

Burton Takes Pneumonia Treatment at Holzer Hospital

ENTERS HOSPITAL MIDDLEPORT Ernest Burton entered Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Saturday evening for treatment of pneumonia and is listed in room 325.

Middleport Ernest Burton Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Gifts Planned by Doreas Circle at Middleport church

The Doreas Circle of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middleport First Baptist Church met at Mrs Paul Smart's home. A candlelight service and carols portrayed the Christmas story. Plans were made to send gifts to a home missionary and a round robin card was prepared for Mrs Blanche Haptonstall.

Middleport Doreas B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Blanche Haptonstall Smart Milton Hood Linda Kauff Martha Fowler Max Orndorff Eva Hartley Isabelle Winebrenner Willis Anthony

Family Entertained in Athens by Diles at Christmas Day

William Diles of Athens hosted a Christmas Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Diles of Middleport, Mr. and Mrs. David Diles and daughter of Dearborn Michigan, and three Ohio University exchange students from China and Korea. The group visited Dr and Mrs Jividen and Mr and Mrs Harry Mitchell of Athens. David Diles and wife plan a Columbus trip to see relatives before returning to Dearborn.

Middleport William Diles Athens L. D. Diles David Diles Dearborn, Mich Ohio University China Korea Charles Jividen Harry Mitchell Columbus Fred Bush Diles Dearborn C. E. Blakeslee Patricia St. Johns Mich Rollin K. Hawk U. S. Army Augusta Rollin H. Hawk Dutch Ridge W. A. Gibbs Jack Kennedy Mary Amberger Gibbs Jeffrey William Gary Barnitz Carol Kent Gary Kent State University Hayman Barnitz Alice Robeson William Hobstetter Jim Bill Edison Hobstetter George Hobstetter, Jr Pam Betty Jean George Hobstetter Virgie Hobstetter Ella Miller Mary Beard Selim Blazewicz Phyllis Feffie Florida Danny Thompson Jennie Sue Nancy Clyde Winebrenner Dick Neutzling Marla Darla Tracy Whaley Lincoln Hill Road Harvey van Vranken Scotty Russell Wilson Carla Colleen Villa Carl Phil van Vranken Joe Sini Sini U. S. Navy Frank Stewart V. E. Stewart Jerry Wilford Bailey St. Albans W. Va

Middleport Council to Hold Special Meeting Tonight

Middleport village council will meet in special session at 7 30 tonight at village hall. The meeting will discuss a proposed water rate increase and a report from a committee of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department on plans for a new firemen headquarters.

Middleport

Logans Entertain at Christmas Day Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Logan hosted a Christmas Day dinner at their home with guests including Mr and Mrs Dwight Logan and son Dwight Jr Mrs Florence Holley Mr and Mrs Earl Brickles Mr and Mrs Elmer Bailey and daughter Sandra Miss Bernice King and Kenneth Neville. In the afternoon they received a telephone call from their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Avery M Logan and grandson Scott from Maine.

C. H. Wise, Jr Charles Kitchen Fort Knox Bill Owens Navy California William Slater Billy Susie C. E. Slater Jacksonville Fred Cabeen Athens Eugene Sears Canfield David Burkett Robert Burkett Connie Cooke Kenneth Cooke Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Fred I. Gardner Bill Shoun Johnson City Tenn Charlton Heights W. Va Herbert Chambers Willis Aleshire Dayton George Faris Columbus C. P. Dutton Eva Stout Barbara David Entsminger Roth Zahn Stephen David Charles Entsminger Kurt South Charleston Sally Sauer June Bailey Charles Sauer C. R. Bailey Richard Michael C. R. Gilbert Bob Shirk Bobbette Bobby Kim Marie Springfield Minnie Erlewine Farie Erlewine Lucy Gregg Karen Judy Dale Hysell Narley Hysell Russell Jones Mary Louise Belpre George Skinner Wallace Bradford George Siddall Ansonia Paul Smart George Hackett Middleport James Taylor Indianapolis Ind Frank Grogan Beech St Taylor Pomeroy George Logan Dwight Logan Dwight, Jr Florence Holley Earl Brickles Elmer Bailey Sandra Bernice King Kenneth Neville

WCTU Plans Meeting in Middleport

The Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 7 30 p m Friday at Mrs Grace Stace’s home An offering for CARE will be taken at the meeting.

Middleport Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union Grace Stace

Pomeroy Christmas Guests at Homes and Holidays

A long list of local families hosted relatives and friends during Christmas. Many visitors came from Columbus Dayton Akron and Florida while service members like Rollin Hawk and Sini Van Vranken spent leaves at home. George Hobstetter Sr. recovered at Rose Hill after hospital discharge.

Family Dinner Held by C. J. Struble

The Struble family gathered in Logan for a dinner at the home of Mrs. C. J. Struble’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Iles Sr. Attendees included C. J. Struble family Joseph Struble and son Mike Cadet Daniel Struble of West Point Billy Williamson family Rutland and others met by Jack Cramer family Dover and Richard Struble family Carroll.

Dover Richard Struble Carroll

Christmas Party at Elza Gilmore Home

Mrs Elza Gilmore entertained at her home on Christmas Eve with family members including Elza Gilmore Jr and sons Joe Ricky Roger and Michael, Mrs Denver Kapple and Phyllis, Mrs Harry Jacobs, James Shepherd, and Miss Louise Gilmore. A gift exchange and refreshments were served.

Pomeroy Elza Gilmore Sr Elza Gilmore, Jr Joe Ricky Roger Michael Denver Kapple Phyllis Harry Jacobs James Shepherd Louise Gilmore

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