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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1960
Page
2
Rutland High School senior band conducted by Roger Roush gave a well received concert in the high school auditorium. Highlights included Forts Fathoms with Jety Janey on bass horn, Sailin Sailin, Normal March, Manhattan Beat, and Peter Pan selections. A reception followed in the gymnasium.
Mrs. Wallace Bradford, executive secretary of the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association, returned from Columbus after attending the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association annual program planning conference. The three day event at Lincoln Lodge trained executive secretaries from 88 counties and covered topics including Statistics and the Status Quo, Tuberculosis Hospitals in the Crystal Ball and The Case for Tuberculin Testing.
The Golden Rule Class of the Middleport First Baptist Church will gather at 7:30 Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Bert Bodimer to hold their meeting.
Middleport police report six arrests over the weekend. William M. Sayre of Mason West Virginia and Walter Green of Pomeroy were involved in an tavern altercation and released on $25 appearance bonds. Dennis Fraley of Carpenter jailed for intoxication also released on $25 bond. Other arrests include Bradley Thomas of Middleport for driving while intoxicated Millard Lester Roush Jr. of Middleport for reckless operation Asa Wade Milhioan a West Virginia resident for failing to stop at a stop sign. All six are to appear at 7 p.m. in Mayor Kenneth McElhinney’s court.
MIDDLEPORT The 63rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hart Lyons of Bradbury was observed quietly at their home. The couple received many congratulatory cards flowers and long distance telephone calls. Present were their sons in law and daughters including Mr and Mrs Paul Winn of Bradbury and Mr and Mrs Maurice Thomson of Cleveland.
The Meigs County Riding Club will gather at the Selisbury Two building on the Rock Springs Fairgrounds Tuesday evening. Members should bring sandwiches or cookies and dues are now payable, according to club officials.
The Eleanor Circle of Heath Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening at the church. The announcement was circulated to members for attendance.
Mr and Mrs Sherman Buskirk Jr entertain Saturday afternoon for son Michael's ninth birthday with Valentine themed refreshments. Prizes went to Sheila Childs Richard Haggerty and Jimmy Warner. Guests included Earl Archer David Boggess Jim Bill Stewart Larry Walker Joyce Davis Steven Stewart Jan Long Jim Clatworthy Kathy Bailey Mary Burkett Linda Hackett Steven Osler Janie Hindy George Hindy and David Nancy Buskirk. Marcus Fowler sent a gift.
Rutland residents hosted visits across families including Mrs Elizabeth Webster and Mr Homer Wells with substitutions at Rutland grade school. A postponed Rutland PTA meeting due to a Junior High basketball tournament will be held February 8 10 11 and 13 at Rutland.
The Middleport emergency squad answered two calls Saturday evening. Around 8 p.m. they aided Theodore Custer on Hudson Street after he lost consciousness and provided first aid. The second call was to a Second Avenue apartment for breathing difficulties. a local physician was summoned. The victim remained unidentified by the squad.
National Boy Scout Week and Troop 249 celebrate their milestones with a Sunday service at Federated Church. Reverend Bartels introduced scoutmaster Ralph Spencer and assistants Charles Swatzel Edgar Arnold Willard Boyer, and troop committee members Reino Lind Henry Cleland. Dana Holdren and Mrs. Charles Spencer represented Cub Scouts. Louis Reibel recognized for organizing the troop and Silver Beaver award history.
The Happy Harvesters Class of Federated Church met with Mrs. Philip Meinhart presiding. Prayer and devotional led by Mrs. Louis Reibel followed by a thank you note read from Mrs. Adam Ebersbach. Class voted to tune the church piano and thanked Meinhart and Miss Erma Smith for yearbooks. E. and R. packets to be made by the women’s guild. Prizes for games awarded to four members. Refreshments served by three hostesses.
Pomeroy residents visit relatives in Bennett Midwayport and Tipton Iowa while others attend church events and hospital stays. Nora Reuter remains in Meigs General Hospital as family members visit in Huntington and Columbus areas.
Chauncey residents hosted and visited family members in nearby towns. Mr and Mrs William Carr and daughters Jean and Evelyn visited Corning Route 1 residents Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson and daughters Linda and Patty. Other visits included Mr and Mrs Phil Smith and family from Columbus to Lester Shumway and Mr and Mrs Chester Buckley of Reedsville with Robert Meredith and son Dennis. Buckley is Merediths brother. Also Mr and Mrs Jack Hudwell and daughters of Athens visited Don Sedgwick and daughters. Mary Bullock returned from Dayton after visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Alcorn and children.
Miss Carolyn Milhoan a Ohio University freshman guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theis over the weekend. Miss Lee Hook of Xenia accompanies Milhoan home for the weekend. Janice Richards returns to school after a week with mumps. Mrs. Freda Bratt convalescing after major surgery at Meigs General Hospital. Mrs. Marguerite Rickman Thomas of Springfield visits her father Earl Rickman and Mrs. Carrie Cassell. Mrs. Cassell improving after weeks of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wise Jr and Kathy Hannahs attend 25th wedding anniversary open house for Carl and Lanham in Point Pleasant W Va. Myron Miller and son Jimmy visit Lanham residence. Mrs. Mary Skinner travels to Chicago for a Sanborn Jewelry Store buying trip.
Middleport funeral services for Harry Fowler 72 of Broadway Street will be at 1 p m Tuesday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home He died Saturday at Huntington Veterans Hospital Fowler a Point Pleasant West Virginia native was a retired New York Central Railroad painter World War I veteran and American Legion Feeney Bennett Post 128 member He is survived by wife Lucy daughter Mrs Carl Rowley Cincinnati stepson Sidney Erwin Middleport six grandchildren 11 great grandchildren two brothers Emory Fowler West Columbia WV Lou Fowler Point Pleasant WV two half brothers Charles and John Fowler Point Pleasant and three half sisters Mrs Francis Kenny Point Pleasant Florence and Irene Chesapeake Graveside rites by the American Legion at Riverview Cemetery and friends may call at anytime
The Senior Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church met with Bill Young in charge and arranged taking food and clothing to a needy family. Benny Ewing and David Brown led the devotional period and a skating party for members and guests was planned at the Skate-A-Way Rink on Route 7 for February 26.
A one car crash on Route 338 one mile east of Racine left Jerry J. Lee 17 of Racine with a slight head injury. The auto skidded on a slick spot, went over a rock wall and into a tree at a residence.
The annual Valentines dance will be held Saturday night at Pomeroy Junior High School. The senior class plans to elect a Valentine queen from candidates chosen in each senior high school homeroom.
An informal reception for Mr and Mrs Eugene Sears will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Middleport High School auditorium. Sponsored by the Band Boosters Association. A bake sale by Future Homemakers of America is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. at Chapman’s Market in Racine.
A public meeting on egg and broiler outlook and management is scheduled for Thursday evening in the courtroom. Paul Clayton and Dr. Glyde Marsh, extension poultrymen from Ohio State University, will speak at the session.
Meigs County plans a March 17 talent show at the Syracuse school to raise funds for a new Syracuse Emergency Squad vehicle. Mrs. Crow heads planning with Bob Hoeflich and William D. Childs emcees. Winners earn trophies and cash. acts must register and rehearse. judges from outside the county will select winners.
Mrs. Ervin Baumgardner was named the delegate to the Hocking District convention of the Providence Association of Baptist Churches to be held at the Glouster Church on February 28. The appointment was made Sunday at Middleport Mount Moriah Baptist Church during a Missionary Society meeting led by vice president Mrs. Nellie Winston.
Two cars damaged in an accident at North Second and Rutland Street. Harold Long of Middleport traveled west on Rutland Street when Randy Rothgeb, 17, of Cheshire entered Rutland Street and collided with the Long vehicle. Rothgeb skidded 41 feet before impact. Damages were estimated at 75 dollars for the Long car and 175 dollars for Rothgeb. Rothgeb was cited into Juvenile Court and will appear before Judge Harmon O'Brien at 10 am Saturday.
A hobo party will be held when the Laurel Cliff Better Health Club meets at 7 30 p m Monday at the Rock Springs Grange Hall. Members should bring sack lunches and coffee and donuts will be served by Mrs Merlin Tracy and Mrs Lloyd Wright.
Three Meigs County residents attended the annual broiler and egg school at Ohio State University in Columbus. Attendees included C. E. Blakeslee county agricultural agent and Curtis Johnson and James L. Spencer of Racine.
The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will convene at 7 30 p m Wednesday to discuss upcoming community service plans. Members from the city church groups are expected to attend and share notices.
The Philathea Society of Middleport Church of Christ will gather at 7 30 p m Thursday evening at the church for its meeting.
A Middleport village dinner honored 78 members of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department and their families Sunday afternoon at the firemen quarters in village hall. The event featured a valentine themed table setup and a prayer by Mrs. O. E. McKinley, with the dinner sponsored annually by the ladies auxiliary of the department.
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