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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1960
Page
2
Police and sheriff units responded to five weekend crashes in Pomeroy and Meigs County. A Sunday collision near Burlingham left two drivers injured and caused major rail and post damage. others involved include Jessie Brickles, Larry Well, Vernon Douglas, and Clarence Prince facing DUI charges. No fatalities reported.
Meigs County Sheriff’s Department reports new information in the James Brewer robbery at the Wonderbar Tavern early Friday. A suspect arrived in a white convertible with Harden County Kentucky plates and after a shuffleboard contest argued over money. About 2:30 a.m. a man produced a small calibre pistol and took $20 at gunpoint while bar receipts over $200 remained untouched. Identifying the pistol wielder may come from the new tip.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Morarity hosted a surprise birthday party for their daughter Katy age 13 on Saturday. Games and dancing featured prizes won by Donna Hauck Joy Boggs Jimmy Hackett and Keith Morgan. Refreshments were served by Ann Russell and Shirley Guinther.
The flu sidelined Meigs County officials with County Judge E W Peoples and clerk Ronald Grindley at home. Mayor Charles Legar also stayed home and postponed Saturday evening cases. Three cases were continued to Tuesday.
Notice filed under Ohio law to incorporate The Tri County Bank in the Village of Coolville Athens County. Proposed capital $75 000 with incorporators J Lamp L White H Chapman Clyde Parrish Oscar Pierce Frank Goebel, dated January 15 1960.
Edward D. Stanley ancillary administrator files Dec 31 1959 petition seeking sale of real estate 71.2 acres Carthage Township Athens County to pay debts with defendants named Marie Love Richard Hoselton Betty Milhoan Clara Delong Martha Hoselton Kathryn Hoselton Evelyn Hoselton Artie Hines Cora Clem required to answer by Jan 23 1980. Attorney William J Abraham Athens Ohio.
Local society roundup notes visits among residents of Pt Pleasant Gallipolis and surrounding towns. Teddie Ann Trout killed in an auto wreck Friday and Frank Cheesebrew recovering after major surgery at Holzer Hospital. Other items mention influenza illnesses and family caregiving across multiple households with names and places.
Installation at a recent Fides Lodge meeting named Herbert Hoover as Chancellor Commander and Richard Owens as Vice Chancellor with Brad Wolfe as Prelate and J H Grate as Master of Work. Other officers included Richard Bailey recording secretary Cash Bahr financial secretary Karl Owens Master at Arms Russell Roush Outer Guard and Chester Zirkle Inner Guard.
Danny Shane Pomeroy, 19, of Syracuse, was cited to appear in Meigs County Court on Saturday after an automobile collision on Route 124 in front of the Ohio Valley Feed Co. He was fined five dollars and costs for driving a motor vehicle without an operator's license.
Notices announce C H Slaughter of 139 Lancaster Street Athens Ohio appointed administrator of Minnie Townsend estate with four month creditor claim period. Also Robert Burson of 14 Strathmore Athens named administrator of Charles F Steward estate with filing deadline. Calhoon Calhoon Bolin and Walker report a divorce petition filed January 1960 in Athens County Court seeking child custody and support with hearing set February 26 1960.
Melissa K. Rizer daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lin Rizer was guest of honor at a birthday party in Pearl Reynolds kindergarten class. Ice cream cupcakes and favors with Happy Birthday and Five were served with Mrs Rizer assisted by Melissa K's grandmother Mrs Dan Rizer and Mrs Reynolds.
Attendees at the Tenth Congressional District Republican Meeting in Lancaster included E. E. Follrod, Meigs Republican Executive Committee chairman, Dave Jenkins, Meigs Republican Central Committee chairman, and George Meinhart, county representative.
The four circles of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of First Baptist Church in Middleport meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m Electa Circle hosted by Mrs Kalad Handy Dorcas Circle at Mrs Richard Owens Home Love Joy and Priscilla Circles at Mrs Willis Anthony Home
Mr and Mrs Everett Foreman announce the birth of their first child, a son named Byron Clark, born Thursday January 14 at the Mason Clinic. Grandparents are Mrs Harold Hubbard Grimm and Oliver Grimm of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Foreman of Mason West Virginia.
The Middleport Literary Club will convene Wednesday at 2 00 p m at Mrs C M Hennesy Garfield Street for an afternoon gathering.
Middleport—The Middleport Church of Christ held its annual meeting and report service Sunday evening with L. R. Wiley presiding. Officers named for 1960 include elders Thomas Bowen Walter Bunce Raymond Cole Milton Houdashelt Herman Lohse Homer Rice Rhodes Steffy Russell Wilson Wilbur Theobald Kenneth McElhinney and deacons William Reynolds emeritus Cash Bahr Floyd Boyer Willard Boyer Ira Butcher Chester Ervin William Grueser Marvin Kelly Herman Kincaid Harold Lohse Robert McElhinney Earl McKinley George Meinhart Denver Rice O. L. Roush William Slater L. R. Wiley treasurer and choir director Mrs. Mary Skinner.
Lawrence Rose 18 of Racine Route 2 was hospitalized with a hand wound after a 22 caliber rifle discharged at close range. The accidental shot occurred Saturday around 11 am when a twig snagged the cocked trigger while he plinked near Antiquity, sending powder burns to his hand. He was admitted to Meigs General Hospital.
Gifts were given to Mrs. James Simpson who entertained the Tri City Sewing Club at her Sixth Street home. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Sidney Spencer’s home in Pomeroy. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs. Hiram Fisher and Mrs. Elizabeth Fick.
Two marriage licenses were issued in Meigs County Probate Court on Saturday. The pairs are Orin Wears 59 of Pomeroy Route 1 a school bus driver and Joan Howell 22 of Pomeroy Route 1 a housewife. Robert Romine 19 of Columbus an electric employee and Margaret Oller 16 of Rutland a student.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bachner recently hosted a buffet supper in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tewksbury, Mr. and Mrs. George Dallas, and Mrs. James Roller.
The Nifty Stitchers Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Lloyd Moore's home in Monkey Run Pomeroy. Members exchanged secret pal gifts and nine attendees enjoyed a salad course.
The Middleport Circle of the Heath Methodist Church will meet on Wednesday evening at 8 00 p m at the church.
Rutland man Frank Grant is held in the Middleport jail after a Saturday evening arrest on a driving while intoxicated charge.
The Middleport Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting Friday evening January 22 at 7 o'clock at the First United Presbyterian Church.
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stobart of Lancaster reports the birth of a son named David Roger on Wednesday January 13 at a Lancaster hospital. The family also includes a daughter Janna Kay with grandparents Hubert Pullins and John Chancey and great grandparents Milton Russell Mary Stobart B B Raines and W T Chancey. In a separate item Middleport Emergency Squad responded to the E O Tewksbury home on S Fifth Street Sunday at 4:00 a.m. for a reported illness with a local physician summoned.
Members of the Christian Endeavor of the Middleport Church of Christ enjoyed a skating party Saturday evening. Their councillor was Mrs. Martha Childs and transportation was provided by several volunteers including Mrs. Edgar Allensworth and Mrs. Paul Scott. Attendees listed include Christine Bahr Helen Capteina Sandra Bunce Susan Slater Carol Scott Judy Martin Ellen Dutton and Karl LeFevre.
MIDDLEPORT The Fortnite Club met at the home of Mrs. Join Fultz. A short business session was led by Mrs. Jack Bachner in the president’s absence. Mrs. Robert Mills and Mrs. Henry Null Jr will host the next meeting on January 28. A dessert course was served by Mrs. Fultz to several members.
Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion will convene at 8 p.m. Special business includes renewal of the fair police detail. Commander Frank Vaughn announced that previously scheduled films will not be shown until the February 1 meeting.
Middleport notices the third birthday party for William Perry Ault known as Perk. Parents Mr and Mrs William Ault hosted the Saturday evening event with cake ice cream and candy favors. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Addison and children David Pamela Danny and Allen Mr and Mrs Charles Wise Jr and Gary Celeste Patricia Dennis and Merri Christine Ault.
About 250 teens attended the Teenagers Salute Middleport night at the K of P Hall. Karen Ferguson and Bob Van Cooney won the rock n roll dance, breaking Beverly Cullip and Steve Williamson’s streak. Yogi Wayland was named Mr Tri-County 1960 with Janice Saunders Miss Tri County, while Karen Herman and Shirl Reynolds won top honors in slow dancing and Earl McKinley was named Teenage Citizen of the Month.
Busy weekend for the Pomeroy Emergency Squad with three runs. Ivy Stewart from Minersville was taken to Meigs General Hospital at noon Saturday. Grover Gilmore, 72, of Cheshire, was later transported to Meigs General from a collision scene. Sunday at 10 a.m. Johnnie McLaughlin, a boy from Flatwoods, was brought to Meigs General for treatment of facial injuries after being thrown from a horse.
Mrs Denver Thoma presided at the Third Friday Club meeting held at the home of Mrs Max Meinhart in Monkey Run Pomeroy. After a brief business session games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs Ernest Rhodes Mrs Dale Smith Mrs Edward Hite and Mrs Thoma. Nine members attended and refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Cleland Heines home.
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