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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
11
Fraternal Order of Police chapters for Meigs and Gallia Counties will gather at 7 30 this evening in the Middleport village hall. Chief of Police and Mrs Leroy Bartrum will serve refreshments.
A Meigs County resident unable to donate personally donated 25 dollars to be awarded to a donor during the Red Cross Blood Mobile visit at Pomeroy Junior High on Mayday January 13. Officials urged broader public support to reach 150 pints to stabilize the program and ensure future access to blood. The unit will operate noon to 6 pm with advance registration preferred and walk-ins welcome.
POMEROY New Mayor Charles Legar heard three cases here Tuesday evening, while two bond forfeitures were noted during the court session. Garland Plymale of Gallipolis entered a plea of innocent to a charge of driving while intoxicated. case continued until Friday. Fines and sentences were noted for George B. Stobart of Racine and Glen Hudson of Pomeroy. Forfeiting appearance bonds were Richard Perry of Salt Rock West Virginia and William O. Butler of Gallipolis.
The Rev. David Deen of Columbus, assistant superintendent of the Temperance League of Ohio, visits Middleport to arrange observance of temperance Sunday in local churches. H. M. Cross undergoes nasal surgery at the Mason Clinic. H. N. Swift recovers from illness at the LaSalle Hotel. Mrs. Clinton Fisher and Mrs. Charles McMaster arrive in Bradenton, Florida for an extended visit.
Cook fresh asparagus stalks in chicken broth and reserve the flavorful liquid. Use the strained broth to enrich a cream sauce for a silky soup.
In Middleport, the community rallies to aid 76 year old painter F. M. Conne after a fire at the Stansbury building destroyed his personal effects and work supplies. Chief Bartrum reports overwhelming calls with bed clothing and furniture needed for his living quarters and new shop on N Second St. A $20 cash gift is among the contributions so far.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen of Osborne and daughter Barbara Kay Newell of W Va spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Elbin and children Nancy and Roy of Rutland. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faulk of Pomeroy to visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elbin Jr. and son Benny in Pomeroy.
William Zweifal, a former Pomeroy resident, died December 28 at his Lawrence Kansas home. Survived by wife Emma Stivers Zweifal, one daughter, five sisters, and one brother. Funeral and burial were held December 30 in Lawrence.
Pomeroy Bernard Krinke reported on the National Band Directors Convention in Chicago during the Eastern High School Band Boosters meeting at Tuppers Plains School. The group announced a popcorn machine purchase and sale at Friday night’s Harrisonville game to fund new band uniforms. Next meeting is Feb 3 at Eastern High School.
Pvt David R. Cline son of Mr and Mrs Russell M Cline Racine Route 2 recently graduated from the machinist course at The Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Md He is a 1953 graduate of Racine High School and was employed by Globe Metal Corp Beverly in civilian life.
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