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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1957
Page
2
Meigs County sales tax receipts for the week ended Jan 19 rose to 4325.05, up from 3338.46 in 1956. State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reports prepaid sales tax receipts were 986.59 higher than the prior year's corresponding week. The week’s total reflects Meigs County collections in the Janu ary period.
A 1949 model automobile was demolished on Route 124 near Syracuse when Donald Flinn, 19, Racine Route 1, failed to negotiate a curve and rolled over. Sheriff Hartenbach and Trooper Davis investigated. about 294 dollars damage to two vehicles occurred when Janet Epperly and Wesley Beller vehicles collided, Epperly in the ditch after crossing the line toward the south. Fiscal notes show Meigs, Athens, Gallia, Vinton, and Logan counties reporting varied weekly and cumulative county revenues compared with 1956 and last July 1 figures.
Chester High School reports one new addition to the honor roll for the third six weeks. Principal Fay Sauer notes 34 students earned honorable mention this six weeks, with 33 receiving honors the prior period. The list includes seniors Carole Fitch Betty Frost Ada Randolf Janice Randolf Helen Hoffman Kathryn Smith Sue Lambert and Betty Carr.
Walk-In Garden Club at Mrs. Mina Hart’s home showcased Hawaii and Australia flower slides. Belva Willard won blue ribbons for dry arrangements, Mable Lee red, and Helen Carper yellow for a candy tree. Helen Carper won the hostess contest. Members shared summer state park visits. Next gathering set for Miss Jessie Saunders’ home.
Mary Robinson leaves Wednesday to resume studies at Marshal College. George Yonker of Letart Falls and his wife depart earlier in the week for a Florida vacation. Yonker is employed by Allen Appliances in town.
The advertisement promotes PASTEETH as a pleasant alkaline powder to secure false teeth for easier eating and talking. It claims no gummy taste and suggests sprinkling on plates. also markets ASTEETH for denture breath and lists drug counters as stock points.
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Pomeroy invites members and guests to a weekend grand opening with a Saturday dance from 9 p m to 12 a m. Sunday features a 2 p m enrollment by the Point Pleasant degree staff, plus a 4 30 p m banquet and evening entertainment for members and families.
William M. Jordan of Long Bottom files for divorce from Ruth Irene Jordan. Married March 28, 1938, the couple has five children. He seeks equitable division of property and custody of one child amid charges of gross neglect and cruelty.
Middleport residents learn the Amateur Gardeners Club will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Paul Davis. Assisting hostess will be Mrs. Arthur Skinner.
Legar city clerk praises three years of cooperation in Pomeroy citing utility fund transfers that cut water and street light costs to about eight thousand dollars and parking lot debt reduction. He notes street work and new equipment spending, plus fire and police improvements funded from the general fund amid rising village costs.
Middleport society details the floral work for Mrs. Robert Reibel and Miss Mary Jane Young wedding with corsages bouquets and reception flowers crafted by the Amateur Gardeners Club led by Mrs. James B. Titus. Attendants and guests from Columbus to Gallipolis attend and workers in local firms face layoffs. various local visits and hospital notes wrap the social page.
A birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Buskirk Jr home on Third Ave celebrated their son Michael's sixth birthday. Prizes were awarded to Marta Kay Hubbard Larry Walker and Rocky Williams. Attendees included Kathy Morgan Virginia and Craig Fife Stephen and Jane Hindy Sherry Shuler Billy Slater John Ingles David and Nancy Buskirk and more.
Fred Vandall of Pomeroy pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a Sunday night crash near a night club. He was fined $5 and costs in Mayor FEF. Robinson's Court, following a State Highway Patrol arrest.
Miss Mary Jane Young daughter of Mrs. Robert Reibel and J A Young Sr of Middleport wed James William Kitchen son of Mr and Mrs Howard Kitchen of Pomeroy at the Middleport Church of Christ. Colorful hearts and white carnation decorations framed the ceremony with family and Ohio University guests in attendance. The bride wore a white silk faille gown with a chapel train and sequin trimmed neckline, and her bridesmaids wore cobalt blue velveteen gowns. After the ceremony a church reception followed and the couple planned to live in Carlisle Hill Chillicothe, with Mr. Kitchen employed by DuPont in Circleville.
In his first month, Sheriff Robert Hartenbach says the department handled 10 traffic accidents with 2707.45 in vehicle damage and one demolition. Four break ins occurred with only one successful. thefts included a tire 300 gallons of gasoline a shotgun two pairs of pants a shirt and a pocket watch. One fatal self inflicted gunshot in January and three pickups for other counties.
A reorganizational meeting of Cub Scout Pack 244 will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the basement of First Baptist Church Mil ton Hood pack chairman said All Cub Scouts should be accompanied by parents and prospective members parents must attend with their children eight years of age or older
Meigs General Hospital notes list discharges and patients including Scott Mumaw Syracuse Joseph Meek Middleport Everett Roush Racine Roy Calvert Pomeroy plus names John Weaver Patricia Ann Bowes Mollie Talbott and Charles Hysell from several towns.
A dental-like promotional blurb urges readers to try CYSTEX for frequent nighttime urination bed wetting and burning itching urination caused by kidney and bladder irritations. It touts 30 years of use and a money back guarantee with improvement promises.
POMEROY Along with a chicken dinner at Racine High School Thursday at 7 p.m. new officers will be elected and Dr. Clyde Marsh Ohio State University extension poultryman will present the latest on disease control and broiler management to members of the SEC Poultry Producers Association. 1956 Junior Chicken of Tomorrow contestants Theron Johnson Curtis Johnson Marshall Miller and other association members invite all with an interest in poultry production to attend. Tickets may be bought at the door or from officers. Meigs County ranked among the state's top 10 in 1955 poultry production.
Sponsored by the Federated Church a rummage sale will take place Wednesday Thursday and Friday in the Parish House on Second Street.
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