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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1957

Page

3

Middleport Scouts Receive Heart Fund Awards

Seven of ten Cub Packs in the Meigs Gallia Mason District attended the Cub Scout Roundtable at First Baptist Church. C F Hibbs district chairman chaired the event with Carl Murray and Thomas Lambdin assisting. Other officials included A B Somerville George Hout and James Hanson as representatives from Point Pleasant and Gallipolis. Awards were presented to recipients for the Heart Fund drive support.

Pomeroy - Middeport Area Middleport Meigs-Gallia- Mason First Baptist Church C. F. Hibbs Carl Murray Thomas Lambdin Point Pleasant A. B. Somerville George Hout Boy Scouts Gallipolis James Hanson Annie Oakley Ohio Ray Somerville Thomas Grinstead New Haven Scout Lambdin Murray Oklahoma Boys Life Magazine Cub Dwight Wallace Dea’ Father Roush Pomeroy Pomeroy and Pomeroy-Middleport Heart Heart Fund

Miller Keeps Bid for Pomeroy Mayor After Withdrawal

Longtime Pomeroy resident and businessman Harry Miller will stay in the May primary mayoral race as a Republican candidate, ensuring a three way contest after a withdrawal discussions among the filing group.

Pomeroy Harry Miller Miller

Pomeroy Senior Class Plans Valentine Dance Queen Poll

The Pomeroy Senior Class led by Danny Morris prepares the annual Valentine Dance this Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Junior High School Auditorium. A vote will choose the Valentine Dance Queen from ten candidates, with proceeds funding the class trip to Washington, D C. Public invited. single tickets 60 cents and a couple 1.00.

Pomeroy Danny Morris Valentine Barbara Donovan Dorinda Wilson June O’brien Shirley Brown Julia Seyler Ann Seen- Hower Charlotte Murray Sheila Strauss Loraine Grover Janet Carpenter Washington, D. C April Shasteen Tommy Goetz James White Vinson Gheen Carol Curtis Reta Neutzling

Reed file for divorce in Racine case

William Reed of Racine files for divorce from Louise Reed of Athens alleging gross neglect. Married December 26, 1952, the couple has no children. Crow and Crow represents the plaintiff.

Pomeroy William Reed Racine Louise Reed Athens Crow

Shipworm Destroys Ships Warns National Geographic Society

A National Geographic Society warning describes a shipworm with a sharp shell that bores through wooden timbers of ships causing substantial annual damage. The notice is in the Athens Messenger dated Friday February 15 1957.

National Geographic Society Athens Messenger

Pomeroy Parking Meter Patrolman Reports Weekly Take

John McKenzie a parking meter patrolman reported a city haul of 241 dollars 95 cents from parking meter collections last week.

Pomeroy John McKenzie

First Girl Baby Born in 100 Years in McWhorter Line

Mary Kimberly McWhorter arrived in Knoxville as the first girl born in the McWhorter family in 100 years. The infant is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McWhorter and was given a red carpet welcome.

Knoxville Tenn Mary Kimberly McWhorter David McWhorter McWhorter

Woman Granted Divorce and Custody of Four Children

Roxie Ethel Smith of Racine Route 2 was granted a divorce from Clyde H. Smith on gross neglect and cruelty. She received care, custody and control of four minor children with visitation rights to the defendant. Clyde H. Smith was awarded title to the home real estate but Roxie may reside there rent-free for 10 years.

Pomeroy Roxie Ethel Smith Racine Clyde H. Smith Common Pleas Court

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