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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1965

Page

15

Mrs Owens Installs Officers at Meigs Temple Session

Mrs Karl Owens served as installing officer for Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting in Middleport assisted by Mrs Martha Childs and Mrs Phil Meinhart. Several officers were installed including Mrs Harry Clark and Mrs Ches ter Zirkle with reports on hospitalizations sick calls and altruistic work. Potluck refreshments followed with February hostesses named.

Mrs. Owens Meigs Temple Middleport Karl Owens Owens Martha Childs Phil Meinhart Harry Clark Chester Zirkle Richard Owens Alfred Biggs Betty Spencer Horace McElhinney Paul Zirkle Etta Lemley Ben Neutzling Doris Bailey Temple Marvin Kelly Lena McElhinney Minner Gilmore Homer Jones Lola Mills Phoenix Ariz Neutzling Bailey Birdie Watts

Valentine Party Set For Pomeroy Band Members

Pomeroy Band Boosters met to plan a Valentine party inviting new members from Pomeroy Salisbury and Bedford schools. They discussed medals for the spring concert and a record hop, with details reported by Mrs. Truman Russell.

Pomeroy Salisbury Bedford Truman Russell Maxine Arnold Elza Gilmore, Jr Elmer White George Hobstetter Richard Neutzling

Edith Titus Named Executrix in Titus Estate

Edith Titus of Middleport Ohio R C is named executrix of the estate of the late George W Titus in Meigs County Probate Court Probate Judge Fr H O'Brien dated January 5 units of the notice indicate the appointment of the executrix and the probate proceeding location Meigs County Ohio

Edith Titus Middleport Ohio R. C George W. Titus Meigs County Fr. H. O'Brien

Probate Court Action Sues over Estella Shipley Estate Driveway Sale

Foster B. Cornwell as administrator seeks court sale of real estate in Athens Ohio to pay debts and costs of Estella L. Shipley dec at 2191 2192 McKinstry Parkers Addition in Highland Park. Defendants must answer by February 13 1965 or judgment.

Robert V. Shipley Edward E. Shipley William Goodman N. E. Boundary St Newport Oregon William M. Shipley William Michael Shipley Raymond W. Johnson Lillian Johnson Alexander St. Bottineau North Dakota Estella L. Shipley Clyde V. Shipley Edward Shipley Athens County Ohio Towit Athens County of State of McKinstry and Parkers Highland Park Perasere Foster B. Cornwell de Bonis

Middleport Child League plans Feb 9 card party

The Middleport Child Conservation League organized a Feb 9 card party at the Middleport Elementary School auditorium. Mrs. Jean Cooke hosted the planning meeting with officers and multiple committees named for hosts, publicity, tickets, refreshments, card tables, and coffee service.

Child League Middleport Middleport Child Conservation League Jean Cooke Robert Burkett Eugene Conde Earl Davenport Lowell Beaver Dale Walburn Cooke Walburn James Johnson Charles Bradbury Myron Bailey Robert Ashley Davenport Beaver John Krawsczyn Bradbury Robert Schmoll Don Mullen Conde Glenn Hensler Charles Smith Angus Howard William Slater Kenneth Scites Robert Fisher Dan White

Birthday Party for Janelle Kelly

Middleport report notes the third birthday of Janelle Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelly, celebrated at the Kelly home on Monday. Guests received toy favors, with a snowman themed cake and ice cream. Attending were Mrs. Fred Lewis and Valerie, Mrs. Dale Walburn and Jill, Mrs. Vincent Dabo, Paula Ashley, Jennifer Wise, and Tommy Kelly.

Middleport Janelle Kelly Tom Kelly Kelly Fred Lewis Valerie Dale Walburn Jill Vincent Dabo Paula Ashley Jennifer Wise Tommy Kelly Lewis Mrs. Walburn

71 New Vehicles Purchased In Meigs County

Meigs County residents bought 71 new motor vehicles and 154 used ones in December. Deputy clerk of courts Nellie Brown reports. New vehicles include 12 trucks three trailers 55 cars and one motorcycle. Used vehicles consist of 145 passenger cars and nine trucks.

Pomeroy — Meigs Nellie Brown

Meigs County Court Receipts Totals $14 270.11

Annual receipts for Meigs County Court of Judge Frank W Porter totaled 14 270 11 with 3 326 75 paid to the state 792 20 to the sheriff 6 520 40 to the county general fund 1 899 36 to the county law library fund and 1 731 40 to the auto license and gasoline fund Receipts for December totaled 1 279 95.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank W. Porter William Hobstetter County Law Library

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Homer Jones from Middleport Mrs John C Bacon from Pomeroy Glenn Cline from Carpenter admitted. George Nesselroad Isaiah Smith and Laura Sayre discharged.

Homer Jones Middleport John C. Bacon Pomeroy Glenn Cline Carpenter George Nesselroad Isaiah Smith Laura Sayre

Athens County 1964 Tax Rates Notice by Treasurer

Vaughn Earich the Athens County Treasurer issues notice under state law listing per thousand valuations tax rates for real estate listed for 1964 1965 calendar year Athens County Ohio.

Athens County Ohio Vaughn Earich State of Ohio

Food Buys Data Given Homemakers

Meigs County extension leaders from seven clubs met at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. to receive guidance on wise food buys. Lois Simonds of Ohio State University led the session on ads labeling planning and diet mindful shopping.

Middleport Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Meigs County Lois Simonds Ohio State University Simonds Meigs County Cooperative Extension Service Hemlock Grove Syracuse Reedsville-Long Bottom Bradbury Rock Springs Great Bend Harrisonville Frances Spencer

Birthday Party Plan Discussed by Pomeroy American Legion Post

Drew Webster Post 39 Ameri can Legion discussed the annual birthday party Memorial Day services and fund-raising for the new post home. Delegates Frank Vaughan Don Hun nel Paul Casci and Frank Cheesebrew were chosen for the 10th district conference in Lancaster on Jan 10. A 1965 membership of 300 with 22 needed to reach quota was reported. A movie Secret Cargo was shown and Out of the North will precede the next meeting on Jan 18. George Nesselroad and Elza Gilmore served refreshments. New Year's Eve party drew over 25 couples with round and square dancing and refreshments. Next party tentatively set for Feb 13.

George Nesselroad Elza Gilmore Post Home

New Nations Discussed at World Service Meeting

An officer training session set for Jan. 19 was announced at a Woman's Society of World Service gathering of Enterprise EUB Church. Mrs. Phil Klinger led a program on common problems of new nations and church ties. Mrs. Claude Husted spoke on Central Africa education, Mrs. Tom Bentz on health, and Miss Elizabeth Davis on religion.

Pomeroy Woman’s Society of World Service of the Enterprise EUB Menzil Smith Phil Klinger Claude Husted Central Africa Tom Bentz Elizabeth Davis Smith

Local civic and church notices list meetings this week

The Pomeroy Elementary PTA meets at 7 30 with Dr Harold Brown as speaker. Mary Shrine of White Shrine of Jerusalem meets Friday at 8 at IOOF Hall. Roy Holmes of Rio Grande College schedules a 7 30 Monday class meeting in Room 29 to organize next semester. New Group I at Middleport church gathers Monday night at Mrs Dale Walburn s home. Session meets 7 30 Monday at the church. Congregational meeting with officer elections Wednesday at 8. Middleport Chamber of Commerce convenes Friday 7 30 at Robert L Coats s home. Also listed are Lowell Dean Stanley and Alice Fay Boring of Albany Route 2.

Middleport

Literary Club Elects Miss Park President

Miss Susan Park was elected president of the Middleport Literary Club at a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Arthur Strauss. New officers include Mrs. Carl Horky as vice president and Mrs. Emerson Jones as secretary.

Middleport Susan Park

Sewerage Financing Explained for Middleport Project

John J. Sheehy of Roof Wade and Co Toledo met Middleport village council to discuss methods to finance a $400000 sewage disposal facility. Attendees included Robert Martin and Art Hamilton of Floyd G Browne and Sons Marion engineers for the village. No action was taken.

Middleport John J. Sheehy Roof, Wade, and Co Toledo Robert Martin Art Hamilton Floyd G. Browne and Sons Marion

Golden Rule Class Elects New Officers

Officers were elected by the Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ at the teacher Mrs. Charles Eskew's home. Elected: Mrs. Elwood Bowers president, Mrs. Jerry Masters vice president, Mrs. A L Phelps secretary, Mrs. Denver Kapple publicity chairman and treasurer, Mrs. Louis Osborne flower fund chairman. The Rev Jerry Masters pastor led a devotional and Mrs. Eskew served refreshments.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Charles Eskew Elwood Bowers Jerry Masters A. L. Phelps Denver Kapple Louis Osborne Flower Fund Eskew

Son Birth Announced for Harold Moore Family

Middleport notice says Mr and Mrs Harold Moore of Cincinnati announce the birth of a son Stephen Stratton born January 1 at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati. Grandparents are Mrs Marjorie Moore Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Clyde Fisher Middleport. The Moores also have a son Michael and daughter Catherine.

Middleport Harold Moore Cincinnati Stephen Stratton Jewish Hospital Marjorie Moore Hamilton Clyde Fisher Moore Michael Catherine

18 Promoted New Sunday Group Added

POMEROY Promotion day was observed Sunday at the Pomeroy Church of Christ and a new junior high Sunday school class was organized. Charter members include Linda Wehring Kathy Wehring John Zurcher Tim Glaze Steven Sewell Gary Sewell Donna Smith Mark Smith Earl Phelps and Buster Phelps. Mrs C E Clark was named teacher with Mrs Bob Miller as substitute. Certificates of promotion went to Mark Johnson Buddy McAngus Tonya McDonald Crystal Glaze Arlie Johnson Susan Andrews Marlnda Young Vickie Kendall Bobby Miller Becky Sewell Joe Welker J T Rue David Steve Clark Dennis Glaze Lee Hysell Carl Hendricks and Jeffrey Fields to junior group.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Jundor Linda Kathy Wehring John Zurcher Tim Glaze Steven Gary Sewell Donna Smith Mark Smith Earl Buster Phelps C. E. Clark Bob Miller Mark Johnson Buddy McAngus Tonya McDonald Crystal Glaze Arlie Johnson Susan Andrews Marinda Young Vickie Kendall Bobby Miller Becky Sewell Joe Welker J. T. Rue David Steve Clark Dennis Glaze Lee Hysell Carl Hendricks Jeffrey Fields

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes

A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Evans of Middleport. Tammie Taylor of Cheshire George Roush of New Haven W Va Nannie Radcliffe of Rutland Harold Cadle of Racine Margaret Call Wilovane Zurcher Luda Meadows Gordon Swisher recorded in the veterans memorial notes.

James Evans Middleport Tammie Taylor Cheshire George Roush New Haven W. Va Nannie Radcliffe Rutland Harold Cadle Racine Margaret Call Wilovane Zurcher Luda Meadows Gordon Swisher

Two Calls Answered By Squad

Middleport emergency squad answered two calls on Wednesday evening. At 6 pm they went to Howard Cecil on Main St Pomeroy where Cecil was treated at Meigs General Hospital for head lacerations and possible internal injuries from a fall down stairs. At 9:30 pm they to Beech St residence Lewis Smith where a local physician treated Smith.

Middleport Howard Cecil Main St Pomeroy Cecil Meigs General Hospital Beech St Lewis Smith Smith

Pomeroy Eastern Star Plans Feb Instruction School

Pomeroy Chapter 186 of the Order of Eastern Star met at the temple with Clara Sue Soulsby and James Soulsby as worthy matron and patron to direct a February 4 instruction school at Reinersville. A grand officer communication was read and refreshments were served by local hosts. A petition seeks transfer of 2000 from the general fund to the road fund in Meigs County Court.

Pomeroy Reinersville Order of Eastern Star Clara Sue Soulsby James Soulsby Dale Smith Shirley Smith William Watson Salisbury Township Meigs County Common Pleas Court

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