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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1956

Page

8

Petitions Due for County Races by Feb 8

Meigs County candidates must file petitions for both primary and general elections with the Board of Elections by 4 p.m. February 8, announced Clerk Alnett Gloeckner. A Jan. 24 special election is set in the Eastern Local School District for a bond issue of 423000 at 5.9 mills.

Vumeroy Meigs County Board of Elections Alnett Gloeckner Gloeckner Eastern Central District Olive Orange

Prompt and Efficient Service on Television and Radios Pomeroy

Service listings note prompt and efficient TV and radio repair in Pomeroy. Local shop advertises quick diagnostics, affordable rates, and guaranteed workmanship. Customer testimonials praise trustworthy technicians and timely callouts.

Meigs County Real Estate Tax Payment Window Opens

Meigs County Real Estate owners are reminded that December and June real estate tax books are open for payment. Tax notices close February 1, 1956.

Meigs County

Pomeroy Society News Notes From Local Events

The Pomeroy page covers a double ring wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Miss Enn Miteh and George William Nesselroad Jr, details on attendants, post ceremony trip, and future living plans. Auxiliary and Grange meetings, Easter Star officers installation, and a troop 3 patrol program are listed along with a high school inspection schedule and Masons’ event at the Masonic Temple.

Pomeroy Enn Miteh George William Nesselroad St. Paul's Lutheran Church M. Mohrhoff Ace

Meigs County Officers Update And Birth Report

Meigs General Hospital reports no births. county officers announce annual meeting at Second Ward firehouse. Residents of Gallia County note a fat baby birth on Sunday with Dane Wincoremer and Sandra listed among parents.

Someroy Meas County Paren Gallia County Dane Wincoremer Syracise Sandra Bor Nosser Howpta Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital Meigs

Meigs County Police Chief Warns of Summer Offenses

Franklin D. Hudson acting chief of police warns against motorists parking in no parking zones and in undesignated spots. He notes youths with air rifles daily, breaking windows. parents are responsible. The Meigs news highlights for June and July 1955 include rescues, school bond issues, community events, and local notices.

Pomeroy Meigs Mts Franklin D. Hudson Hudson

Pomeroy Board Elects Brown President for New Year

Dr Harold Brown was named president of the Pomeroy Board of Education at the annual organizational session in the superintendent's office. H E Boney was chosen vice president, J Z Edward Foster reappointed clerk, and Emma Seitz reappointed to another seven year term on the Pomeroy Public Library board.

Oo Meroy Harold Brown Pomeroy Board of Education Charles S. Gibbs E. Boney Edward Foster Brown Foster Emma Seitz Pomeroy Public Li Rary

Past Rutland Resident Dies

OMEMOY Harvey Amos 48, former Rutland resident, died Tuesday at a Cumbus hospital. Survived by wife Mary seven daughters a son father Charles Amos of Rutland and sister Mrs Shirley Andr ick of Fairborn Ohio. Mother and two children preceded him in death. Funeral services set 2 p.m. Friday at Rutland Church of Christ. Friends may call Wednesday night until time of services. Burial in Miles Cemetery.

Omemoy—Harvey Amos Rutland Cumbus Mary Charles Amos Shirley Andrick Fairborn Ohio Rutland Church of Christ Miles ¢ Cemetery

Man 72 Dies At His Home In Nitro West Virginia

A 72 year old man died Tuesday at his home in Nitro West Virginia. He is survived by two sisters Epple Pomeroy and Mrs Mary Jordan of Nitro and two brothers Charles Alonzo of Cincinnati. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Ewing funeral home with pastor of the Federated Church officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.

PomEnur Vavia Rerren Epple, Pomeroy Mary Jordan Nitro W. Va Charles Alonzo Cincinnati Ewing Funeral T Anytime Thetis Federated Church Beech Grove

Watch Party And Holiday Gatherings In Pomeroy Area

Pumenur watch party at Pomeroy Church of Christ ran from 9 30 p m to midnight with games and a prayer service after refreshments. Dexter residents Pumenur Wienerson 21 and Shirley Burritt 22 attended. Hamden hosts hosted turkey dinner with many guests from Tipp City Dayton Logan Lancaster Laurelville McArthur Fairborn Columbus and local hamlets. Fire department called to incident. Christmas visits noted among many families including Saylor, Sprague, Hayhurst, Will, Bennett, and others across multiple towns.

Pumenur the Pomeroy Church of Christ Hamden Hamden Harles Salts John Bobo Tipp City B.dativer Dayton Clarence Salts Logan George Geiger Lancaster James Prey Laurelville Margaret Calvin McArthur John Salts Lehildren Hamden Frank Saylor Lorena Saylor Martha Fairborn BR. McManus Paty Ross Nellie Scot Middleport Paul Falco Doros Say Wiliam Simmons Hamden Sam Will Orville Joan. Thborn John Taborn Donald Taborn Flint, Mich Martha Newman Ted. Taborn L. Hayhurst Mobile Ala Hayhurst Ann Carol Hayhurst Columbus Mayme Sprague Mancel Will Ruth Bennett Herbert Sprague Blacklick Flo. Bean Guysville DM. Bryan William Gassill Henry” Perry

Meter receipts total $195.40 in Pomeroy police report

Franklin D. Hudson acting chief of police reported today that parking meter receipts in Pomeroy for the past week totaled $195.40. The figure reflects collections for the recent period and is part of the city’s revenue report.

Pomeroy Franklin D. Hudson

Nazarene Pastor Heard In Prayer Week Series

Middleport reports the second Week of Prayer session at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robert Styers of the Church of the Nazarene spoke on Essentials of Answered Prayer. Presiding was Rev. Claremont B. Hoyt. Future speakers include Rev. N. D. Borden and Rev. L. A. Bangerter. Music featured Lillian Steiff, the Presbyterian choir, and the Middleport Ministerial Quintet.

James Lomax McArthur Ohio River Charles Harrison Boys’ Industrial School Meigs Soil Conservation District R. C. Fellrod Meigs Jaywees First Presbyterian Church Nazarene Middleport Robert Styers Church of the Nazarene L. A. Bangerter Heath Methodist Church Lillian Steiff Presbyterian Bangerter Hoyt Styars Fred J. Gardner Howard Ruppelt Paul Aptonstall

Middleport Society and area guests fill weekends

Middleport residents hosted and visited relatives during a busy weekend. Evangelists Rev. Dewey Mounts and his wife led a Nazarene service, while Evans Grocery employees gathered in Huntington for a large New Year's party. Numerous families from Middleport, Chauncey, Martins Ferry, Athens, Columbus and beyond hosted visitors, attended dinners, and shared meals across homes in Meigs County and nearby towns.

Man Carsey Jenna Grass Waverly Thurman Carsey Middleport Eber Lewis Pauline Janice Stella Walburn W. E. Cox Effie Fennell Chauncey Carrie Augustine Poston Walburn Eldon Walburn Gladys Wright Robert Mitch David Steven Martins Ferry P. L. Mitch Myron Duffield Beverly John Seines Dufield Air Force

Cincinnati couple announce birth of daughter Kathleen Ann

Mr Ty Born MivDLerour mr and Ars Donald Curren of Cincinnati announce the birth of a daughter Kathleen Ann at a Cincinnati hospital on December 29. The Currens lived on the Weise property in Middleport and on their arm on Leading Creek Road while Mr Curren was employed by the Ohio Valley Electric Cor onation at Kgger Creek. They moved to Cincinnati in December then Mr Curren started work for the Ailis-Chalmers Company.

Mivdlerour Ars Donald Curren Cincinnati Kathleen Ann Mrs. Curren Weise Middleport Leading Creek Road Caren Ohio Valley Electric Coronation Kgger Creek Curren Ailis-Chalmers Company

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