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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

2

Parish Priest Welcomed At Sacred Heart In Pomeroy

A large crowd welcomed Rev. Fr. John Turel to Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy with a post arrival dinner and program. The event featured entertainment by Jackie Bacon Looney Sisters and Eight Notes Glee Club, plus dances and children’s performances. Parish members praised the new priest and pledged support as Lent approaches.

Francis HH. Klein Pomeroy Sacred Heart Church Steubenville John Turel E. F. Robin Sacred Heart Guild Mra Remo Nieri Dorothy Barsotti George Hackett, Jr Phyllis Smart John Handley Ohio Power Co Avoca Tion Jackie Bacon John Bacon Looney Sisters Tommy Goetz Jack Handley Barbara Donovan Carolyn Meier Rose Marie Horak Ruth Ann Horak Handley Tate Nancy Rawlings Sheila Stover Glee Club Father Urel

Middleport Social Notes at Heath Church

After the Youth Fellowship meeting at Heath Methodist Church on Sunday the group moved to president Miss Carole Goff’s home for a social hour. Cake and fudge were served by Miss Goff and Juanita Bangerter, with reports on Saturday’s bake sale aired by the fellowship leader.

Heath Methodist Church

Middleport PTA to honor founders in school program

Founders of the Middleport Parent-Teacher Association will be honored in a program at Middleport High School auditorium at 7 30 p m. The Eighth Grade Boys Chorus directed by Farl Warnke will sing and Supt L W McComas will give a talk. Refreshments by the hospitality committee chaired by Mrs Robert Schmoll. PTA president Mrs Ben Philson.

Middleport PTA Middleport High School Farl Warnke L. W. McComas Robert Schmoll Ben Philson

Birthday Visit for Middleport Coach Sparks Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Forrest Bachtel and son Forrest visited Eleanor West Virginia on Friday to honor the birthday of the former Middleport High School athletic coach. A birthday cake with candies highlighted the dinner. Sunday guests included their daughter Carol, a student nurse at St Josephs School of Nursing Parkersburg, and Bachtel relatives from Point Pleasant.

Middleport Forrest Bachtel Forrest Mm Fleanor W.va Inlaw Roy Bachtel Middleport High School Bachtels Carol St. Joseph's School of Nursing Parkersburg Bachtel Point Pleasant

Mrs. Wiseman Dies at Home in Wilkesville

Mrs. Mary Wise man Wiseman 72 died Saturday evening at her Wilkesville home. She is survived by son Ralph and daughter Mrs. Shirley Spires of Wilkesville and brother John Steele of Wellston. Preceded by husband Howard her parents Mr and Mrs William A Steele brother Charles and sisters Mrs Maggie Daugherty and Mrs Elia Shepherd. Funeral at 1 pm Tuesday at Wilkesville Methodist Church Rev William Turner of Vinton officiating. Burial Salem Center Cemetery. Friends may call at residence until services.

Pomeroy Mary Wiseman Wilkesville Ralph Shirley Spires John Steele Wellston Howard William A. Steele Charles Maggie Daugherty Elia Shepherd Wilkesville Methodist Church William Turner Vinton Salem Center

Methodist Men to Hear Leonard Palmer Guest Speaker

Leonard Palmer prominent Methodist layman and Ohio Valley Electric employee at Kgger Creek will address the Heath Church Methodist Men meeting Tuesday night Palmer resides in Gallipolis and attends Grace Church there Hospitality committee members Do Emmish Ernest Covert and Charles Murray will provide refreshments All men of the church are urged to attend with Robert Hurley as president.

Middleport Leonard Palmer Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Kgger Creek Heath Church Palmer Gallipolis Grace Church Do. A. Emmish Ernest Covert Charles Murray Robert Hurley

Zimmerns Announce Son Birth in Euclid

Mr and Mrs Jack Zimmer of Euclid Ohio announce the birth of their son Jeffrey Lynn born February 14 at Euclid Glenville Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Zimmer Glouster and Mr and Mrs Roy Williams Euclid and great grandfather Roy Williams Sr Euclid confirm.

Glouster Jack Zimmer Euclid Ohio Jeffrey Lynn Euclid Glenville Hospital Albert Zimmer Roy Williams

Pomeroy Fires Sweep Streets After Rain

Pomeroy street crews and volunteers from the Pomeroy Fire Department washed streets last night after heavy rainfall. Cleanup efforts focused on clearing flooding and debris in residential blocks.

Pomeroy

Nine Attend Meeting of Central Ohio Breeding Association

In Columbus Saturday the annual meeting of the Central Ohio Breeding Association drew nine attendees including Cris Smith David Nease Harry Holter and others from Meigs County C. M. Headley and C. B E. Blakeslee. On Tuesday several carloads of Meigs County residents are expected to attend the annual broiler school at Ohio State University.

Pomeroy Columbus Central Ohio Breeding Association Cris Smith David Nease Meigs County Harry Holter David Koblentz Charles Theiss Stanley Trussell Critt Bradford C. M. Headley C. B E. Blakeslee Ohio State University

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Hospital notes list admissions including Billy Hill Letart Falls David Michael Pomeroy Mrs Louise Stripling Detroit Mich Harold Davis Mason Mrs Catherine Parsons Port ent A Stiff Middl es Agnes Stif Mrs Ernestine Wippel os Joy Clifford Hurst Pomeroy Mrs Elizabeth Reuter Pome Da ve Still Pomeroy Robert Bailey Jr Long Bot tom James Ritter Reedsville Mrs Colleen Van Meter Pome Mrs Virginia Carpenter Chef- Discharges include Robert Bailey Jr Mrs Colleen Van Meter Mrs Walter Hamm Mrs Alma Kitchen Larry Mul ford Mrs Myrtle Haning Mrs Stoddard Grimm and baby El wood Phillips Dave Still Luther Smith Roosevelt Hawley Judy Miller Wallace Baker Dolly Hayes Kenneth Lurkhart Mrs Dan Smith and baby Charles Swindler

Billy Hill Letart Falls David Michael Pomeroy Louise Stripling Detroit Mich Harold Davis Mason Catherine Parsons Agnes Stif Ernestine Wippel Os Joy Clifford Hurst Elizabeth Reuter Dave Still Robert Bailey Long Bottom James Ritter Reedsville Colleen van Meter Robert Bailey, Jr Walter Hamm Alma Kitchen Larry Mulford Myrtle Haning Stoddard Grimm Elwood Phillips Luther Smith Roosevelt Hawley Judy Miller Wallace Baker Dolly Hayes Kenneth Lurkhart Dan Smith Charles Swindler

Two Meigs Youths With Sixth Fleet

Two Meigs County servicemen are on duty with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean for training exercises. Donald L. Hunnell Yeoman Second Class USN, son of Mr and Mrs John A Hunnell of 330 Condor Street Pomeroy is aboard the tactical command ship USS Northampton flagship of Vice Admiral Thomas E Combs. Pfc Earnest E Lowe son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Lowe of Harrisonville Route 1 is assigned to a Marine unit with the Sixth Fleet.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Donald L. Hunnel USN John A. Hunnell Condor St Northampton Thomas E. Combs Pfc Earnest E. Lowe Earnest . Lowe Harrisonville

Fined After Accident in Racine Area

Charles Amos of Racine was fined five dollars and costs by Justice Gerald Reuter on a left of center driving charge. The case stemmed from an accident earlier in the week near Racine investigated by Sheriff Charles Russell.

Pomeroy Charles Amos Racine Court of Justice of the Peace Gerald Reuter Charles Russell Amos

Lindsey announces birth of son Thomas Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Lindsey announce the birth of a son, Thomas Scott, on February 7 at the Schaecker Clinic in Mason. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mason Spencer of Racine.

Pomeroy Thomas F. Lindsey Thomas Scott Schaecker Clinic Mason Mason Spencer Racine

Pomeroy Deputy Club Meets for District 143 Gathering

POMEROY Mrs. Margaret C Kistler presided as district deputy at the Deputy Club of District 143 Daughters of America meeting at Mrs. Marjorie Woodard home with Mrs. Caddie Wickham assisting. Members discussed rally plans, treasure chest contributions, and reported district membership gains. next meeting set for June 5 at Nora Taylor's home. Roger Bishop service scheduled for 7:30 pm Friday at Enterprise Methodist Church under Willing Workers sponsorship.

Pomeroy Margaret C. Kistler Daughters of America Marjorie Woodard Caddie Wickham Kistler Washington Marwart C. Kistler Edith Wakely Pribble Wilson Gallia Council Lucille Forbes Lucille B. Hawkins Ethe Arbaugh Forest Rose Council Erma Cleland Chester Margaret L. Kistler Perry Estelle V. Snyder Logan Fay V. Barlin Marietta Sadie Thuener Guiding Star Theodorus Council Iva Griffin Golden Gleam Council Lucille Mays Nora Taylor American Beauty Council Hazel Clark Opal Taylor rMs Little Hocking Roger Bishop Enterprise Elh

Pomeroy Eastern Star Past Matrons to Meet Tuesday

The Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star will gather at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the temple with Margaret Will serving as hostess for the evening.

Pomeroy the Order of Eastern Star Temple Margaret Will

Pomeroy Miscellaneous Shower For Rev and Mrs

A miscellaneous shower is planned in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. Pomeroy with neighbors and friends contributing gifts. Attendees will gather to celebrate the couple’s recent marriage and upcoming church service commitments.

Pomeroy

Miss Phyllis McIn turf to speak at Bedford Home Council Club

Ohio University student Miss Phyllis McInturf will address a public meeting of the Bedford Home Council Club Friday at 8 p.m. at Bedford School. She will lecture on her Sweden visit with slides. The group meets at Mrs. Bea Wheeler’s home with 11 members and eight children present.

Pomeroy Phyllis McInturf Ohio University Bedford Home Council Club Bedford School McInturf Sweden Bea Wheeler Florence Well Helen Quincy Audra Well Lutchia Riggs Patricia Jones

Local residents recover from hospital stays and visit relatives

Bey Elberfeld returns home by ambulance from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after two months confinement. Mrs. Walter Hamm also returns home from Meigs General Hospital following surgery. Ted Wildermuth of Portsmouth visits his mother Mrs. Clara Wildermuth. Second Street weekend guests include Mrs. Lena Hoeflich’s daughter Mrs. Do M Thompson and Mrs. Effie Thompson of Columbus.

Bey Elberfeld Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Walter Hamm Wetzgal St Meigs General Hospital Ted Wildermuth Portsmouth Clara Wildermuth Second St Lena Hoeflich Do. M. Thompson Effie ‘Thompson Columbus

Mason Social Notes and Community Births and Streets

Mason grade school children enjoyed a Valentine party with homeroom mothers serving ice cream cookies and juice. A stork shower honored Mrs Nathan McDaniel with co hosts and gifts. Judith Ann Duncan celebrated her 8th birthday with family and friends. Deloris Icenhower and Donna Johnson had birthdays with gatherings at home. Mason Town Council discussed street and sidewalk repairs amid protests over bad roads. Nathan Kent McDaniel was born Feb 14 at Holzer Hospital. parents are Mr. and Mrs. Nathan McDaniel with grandmother Mrs. Frank McDaniel.

Mason Mason Grade School Ruth McIntosh Nathan McDaniel Martha Ward Harry Walsh Nan MclIntosh Pauline Cunningham Robert Lee Raymond Grinstead Raymond Workman Curtis McDaniel Cora Noble Edna Hall Frances Nease Margaret Pickens Virginia Noble Edith Ingles Amelia Davis Lucille Schwarz Dorothy Schwarz Geneva Mahoney Fileen Foreman Raymond Fisher Virginia Wilson Ann Walsh M. M. Duncan Judith Ann Patty Newland Harrietta Newland Charlene Deihl Kathey Buckland Gratus Aldridge Jackie Aldridge Connie Barbour Susie Warner Janie Dotson Vera Zusa Kathe Zuspan Mary Foster Atheryn Johnson Karen Stewart Deloris Icenhower Tommy Knapp Billy Zuspan Kennile Knapp Raymond Duncan Fdna Icenhower Gartus Aldridge Carolyn Zuspan Judy Duncan Karinetta Newland Jimmy Buckland Charlene Deih Danny Harbour Dale Justice Gary Stewart Tommy Ewing Davis Warner Dennis Knapp Karen Ralph Stewart Elbert Knapp Jane Charles Icenhower Edward Johnson Donna Nathan Pete) McDaniel Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Nathan Kent Christine Ann Frank McDaniel Point Pleasant Wilma Stewart

Gas Main Leak Forces Sunday Repairs on Mill Street

A gas main leak on Mill Street prompted Ohio Fuel Gas Company workers to drill through the highway Sunday afternoon and night. Howard Byers reported the strong odor, and officials said the south side main was replaced in the fall while north side work was delayed due to traffic and winter.

Middleport Mill St Ohio Fuel Gas Company Howard Byers

Visitors and hospital entries dot local social notes

Mrs. Scottie Knotts enters Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis while relatives travel visiting kin across White Sulphur Springs Point Pleasant Toronto and Hartford. Local families including the Grinstead Ross and Sher man households host guests as others resume normal activities and return from medical care.

Scottie Knotts Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Mike Bentz Dies Sunday in Pomeroy

Michael Bentz age 80 a longtime Pomeroy resident died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs Edward Bowen in Pomeroy He leaves four sons Leo Bentz Columbus Floyd Bentz Marion Wyillis and Thomas both of Pomeroy three daughters Mrs Charles Ables Cheshire Mrs William Low en and Mrs Bowen both of Pomeroy plus Mrs Elsie Reeves of Cincinnati He was predeceased by his wife ten years ago Ducted at 2 p m Wednesday at the Ewing funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Michael Mike” Bentz Edward Bowen Leo Bentz Columbus Floyd Bentz Marion Wyillis Thomas Charles Ables Cheshire William Lowen Bowen Elsie Reeves Cincinnati Ther Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Cemetery

Metro politan Auto Sales Opens in Middleport

Middleport welcomes The Metropolitan Auto Sales run by Willig Leadingham, a 28 year old Portsmouth native and Ohio University graduate. The grand opening is planned for February 25 at the N Second and Walnut corner lot once home to J J Davises. Leadingham is married with two children and previously taught in Glouster and Little Hocking before selling cars in Athens and at Pomeroy Motor Co.

Middleport Metropolitan Auto Sales Willig Leadingham Portsmouth Ohio University Glouster Little Hocking N. Second Walnut J. J. Davises Leadingham Syracuse Athens Pomeroy Motor Co

Two Year Old Higginbotham Dies in Huntington

Doy Higginbotham Jr., two year old son of Mr and Mrs Doy Higginbotham Sr of Antiquity, died Saturday evening at St Marys Hospital Huntington West Virginia. He is survived by his parents two sisters Louise and Gloria two brothers Paul and Roger and by his grandparents Mrs Laurie Smith Racine and Mr and Mrs Enos Higginbotham Albany. Services held 2 p m Tuesday at Racine Mission Racine with burial in Letart Falls Cemetery. Friends may call at home in Antiquity until services.

Pomeroy — Doy Higginbotham, Jr Doy Higginbotham, Sr Antiquity St. Mary's Hospital Huntington W.va Louise Gloria Paul Roger Laurie Smith Racine Enos Higginbotham Albany Letart Falls

Former Glouster Residents Announce Birth of Son Mark Vincent

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Byers of Westerville formerly Glouster announce the birth of a son, Mark Vincent, on February 9 at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Byers and Mr. Thomas McAllister of Glouster, with great grandparents Mrs. William Matson of Glouster and Mrs. Esther Byers of McConnelsville. The Byers also have a 23 month old son, Dickey.

Glouster Richard Byers Westerville Mark Vincent Grant Hospital Columbus Ernest Byers Thomas McAllister William Matson Esther Byers McConnelsville Byers Dickey

Marine on Duty In Mediterranean

Private William E. Hartley of Trimble serves with a reinforced battalion of the 6th Marine Regiment in the Mediterranean. The unit aboard Sixth Fleet ships will train with the fleet for five months.

Trimble William E. Hartley William V. Hartley Mediterranean 6Th Marine Regiment

Sprouse announces birth of son Larry Kent

Leslie J. Sprouse of Columbus and Lavonda Dee Saulters announce the birth of a son, Larry Kent, on February 14. Grandparents Estella Everetts of Columbus and Charles Saulters of Columbus, and great grandparents George Marquis and wife of Barbertown. The Sprouses also have a son, Randy, aged three and a half.

Glouster Leslie J. Sprouse Columbus Larry Kent Sprouse Lavonda Dee Saulters Estella Everetts Charles Saulters George C. Marquis Barberton Sprouses Randy

Hundreds Attend Rites For Mrs. Fern Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs. Fern Johnson were held in Trimble Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. Glazeame officiating. A quartet sang “In the Garden” and “Closer” with Ada Frances Darling at the piano. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery, Athens, with the Norbert W. Johnston funeral home directing. About 300 attended at the Trimble home. she belonged to the Trimble Church of Christ, the Womens Christian Temperance Union and the Order of Eastern Star.

Trimble Fern Johnson Sheltering Arms Hospital Trimble Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Glazeame Danford Williard Buchman Gilbert, Jr Lucy Harvey Ada Frances Darling West Union Cemetery Athens Norbert W. Johnston Womens Christian Temperance Union Order of Eastern Star Lowell Burnelle Harold Vaughn Merrill Ogg Charles Jarvis Earl Davis Douglas Alldridge Jerry Turner Kenneth Barnes Cleveland A. B. Orme Columbus Lee Niceswanger Bill Spencer Mary Embrey Pearlville Simeral Zanesville Edith Dunlap Westerville Wayne Wingett Clinton Brown Annie Thomas Burlane Coffman John Dunlevy Denver Gooding

Samuel F Johnson rites held in Trimble Methodist Church

Funeral services for Samuel F. Johnson of Trimble who died February 17 at Mount St. Mary Hospital were conducted in the Trimble Methodist Church with Rev. G B Courtney officiating. C F Danford Willard Buchman and Miss Lucy Harvey sang with Mrs. Harvey as pianist. Burial followed at Glouster Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Faires Rupert Embrey Pauline Sunningham Cora B. Van Meter Anna Price and the Courtney couple.

Glouster Samuel F. Johnson Trimble Mount St. Mary Hospital Trimble Methodist Church G. B. Courtney C. F. Danford Willard Buchman Lucy Harvey Harvey Giouster Johnston Funeral Home Jesus Russell Faires Hemlock Rupert Embrey Zanesville Pauline Sunningham Mason W. Va Cora B. van Meter LeTart Anna Price Portland Ohio Chauncey

Youmans Skips Glouster Visit for Washington's Birthday

A Social Security Admin district manager says he will not hold the regular itinerant station in Glouster Tuesday due to a holiday. He will instead be in Glouster March 22 and in Athens on Wednesday February 23.

Glouster Atty Harold J. Rose Robert B. Youmans Social Security Administration Washington Athens

Licenses Expire for Glouster Gaming Venues Feb 28

Juke boxes pin-ball machines pool tables and bowling alleys in Glouster face license expiration February 28. Licenses can be purchased at the Mayor's office from Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. as the town regulated gaming continues.

Glouster Thomas Williams

Glouster Orphans Class Meets in February Social Notes

The Glouster Methodist Church Orphans Class held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. L. G DeLong with co host Mrs. Mona Morris. Vera Meade led the meeting and devotions were led by Loretta McLaughlin. Entertainments were arranged by Helen Stephenson and Irene Williams. Seventeen members attended and a salad course was served. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Edith Eve land’s home.

Glouster Methodist Church L. G DeLong Mona Morris Vera Meade Loretta McLaughlin Helen Stephenson Irene Williams Edith Eveland

Priscilla Class Plans Tuesday Meeting at Glouster Church

The Priscilla Class of Glouster Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Irene Sharlick, Mrs Glenna Reese, Mrs Beulah Lee and Mrs Lenora Hall lead the committee in charge.

Priscilla Glouster Methodist Church Irene Sharlick Glenna Reese Beulah Lee Lenora Hall

Glouster Pythian Sisters Schedule Wednesday Meeting

Glouster Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Lodge Hall. Members are reminded to bring items for the meeting.

Pythian Sisters Glouster Pythian Sisters

Barrett announces birth of son Harry Edward

John Barrett of Millfield Route 1 announces the birth of a son named Harry Edward. Grandparents are Mrs. Josephine Napper of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bertha Barrett of Trimble.

Glouster John Barrett Millfield Harry Edward Josephine Napper Jacksonville Bertha Barrett Trimble

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