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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1958
Page
17
Five Republicans and one Democrat filed petitions for the single Meigs County Board of Commissioners seat by the 4 p.m. deadline. Incumbent H W Craig seeks a fourth term alongside Charles Russell Clair Karr John M Richmond Charles G Sheets and Don Mullen the only Democrat.
In Meigs County Common Pleas Court four actions were filed. Preston Motors, Inc. sues for $817.50 on account since December 7, 1957. Benn The Sign Man seeks $3,522 for rent on outdoor advertising signs. Fred C. Kesterson and Mabel Humphrey sue for possession of real estate in Salisbury Township and $200 damages. Garnet Reid Miller seeks divorce from Ronald L. Miller Jr with child custody, support at $150 a month, restraining orders, and payment of marital bills.
The Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met Tuesday evening at the church with Mrs Harold Smith in charge as vice president. Devotions from The Greatest Moments in the Life of Christ were led by Denver Kapple. The group sang, played games, and awarded prizes to Mrs Melvin Smith during the social hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs Harold Smith and Miss Elizabeth Duffy.
Pom ery Lodge 164 F and AM announces Masonic funeral services for Val H Reuter 73 of Mulberry Ave who died Tuesday in an Athens hospital Rites are at 7 30 p m today at the Ewing funeral home with funeral services Friday at 2 p m Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery
Mrs Barbara Gaul president announces a meeting of the Eastern Band Boosters Association for Monday at 8 p m in the new Eastern High School building. The meeting, postponed from last Monday due to weather, will discuss upcoming events and booster activities.
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold a meeting at the hall Friday evening in Middleport. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and arrangements.
Charles Hannahs of Pomeroy admitted. Discharged Lewis Ellis of Middleport. Margaret Kincaid of Middleport. William Kauff of Pomeroy. Laura Hayman of Minersville discharged.
Pomeroy Meigs Prosecuting Attorney James O Brien announced Judge Carlos Reicher of McConnelsville will hear the State of Ohio versus J R Tye in Marietta. Trial is tentatively set for 9 a m February 17 with Justice Weygandt notifying the assignment. Judge Bacon had disqualified himself due to workload and prior advisory roles.
George Goddard 81 long time Meigs County Home resident died Wednesday in Meigs General Hospital. Blind since early childhood he had no close relatives. survivors listed are Earl Custer Racine Davodell Higginbottom Racine and Mrs Anna Sellars Belpre. Funeral at 2 p m today at Ewing funeral home with Rev Eugene Brown officiating.
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