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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1966

Page

5

Eskew Hovers Between Fractured Leg and Hospital Care

Pomeroy resident Charles Eskew is confined to Charleston General Hospital after a fall in Charleston left him with a fractured leg. His wife travels to visit him as she cares for her ailing mother. A Girl Scout fund drive proceeds in Pomeroy and Middleport with several contributions received and others expected. A new slot car racing venue opens in Pomeroy at the former Maytag building on E Main St with cars priced from five dollars upward. The National Federation of Railway Train Women sent 200 to fund an electric train set for Meigs County's children’s home. the recipient returned unused funds and pictures. Eddie Grueser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grueser, will receive his master's in electrical engineering in absentia and marry Sandy Girod this weekend in Lebanon. he works for General Electric in Pittsfield, Mass. They plan to arrive back February 9.

Pomeroy Charles Eskew Charleston General Hospital Charleston W. Va Eskew Middleport A. R. Knight Paul Smart National Federation of Railway Train Meigs County Bill Grueser Bill Federation Eddie Grueser Charels Grueser Minersville Eddie Ohio University Sandy Girod Methodist Church Lebanon Miss Girod Children’s Hospital Dayton General Electric Pittsfield Mass Grueser Houston Miami Messler Danny National Honor Society Dad Chris Martha

Valentine project planned by Heath WSCS group

The Afternoon Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church set up a Valentine project to deliver trays of cookies to shut ins on February 12. It also voted to fund the church budget and send a contribution to Henderson Settlement.

Valentine Heath Wscs Group Middleport Women’s Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church Nan Moore Walter Hayes M. L. French Perry Mitch Henderson Settlement Kentucky French Bess Sanborn Mitch Everette Davis Hayes Emerson Jones John Ketchka Hattie Smith Miss Sanborn Herbert Chambers

Judge Grants Divorce Suit In Meigs County Court

A divorce suit filed by Lita Jones of Harrisonville against Ernest L. Jones cites extreme cruelty and seeks custody of three minor children. Frederick M. Tuttle was granted a divorce from Joan Tuttle on the same grounds, with custody awarded to the defendant.

Pomeroy — A Meigs County Common Pleas Court Lita Jones Harrisonville Ernest L. Jones Frederick M. Tuttle Joan Tuttle

Sybil Ebersbach Appointed Executrix in Meigs County

Sybil Ebersbach of 166 Mulberry Ave Pomeroy Ohio is named Executrix of the estate of Edna M Arnold who died in Chester Township Meigs County Ohio. Judge F H Obrien of the Meigs County Probate Court notes the appointment on January 19.

Sybil Ebersbach Mulberry Ave Pomeroy Ohio Edna M. Arnold Chester Township Meigs County

Edith Burton Appointed Administratrix of Burton Estate

Edith Burton of 578 Broadway Middleport Ohio named Administratrix of E M Burton deceased in Meigs County Probate Court. Creditors must file claims with fiduciary within four months from January 18. County officials F O'Brien and Sedge oversee proceedings.

Edith Burton Broadway Middleport Ohio E. M. Burton Meigs County

Athens City School District Seeks Electric Bookkeeping Machine

Sealed bids for an Electric Bookkeeping Machine must be received by February 18 1966 at 12 00 noon EST in the clerk s office Box 668 Putnam Drive Ath ens Ohio. Bidders must follow the instructions and specifications on file. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By Alice M Elliott Clerk. 1 14 (4 otw)

Board of Education Athens City Athens Ohio Putnam Drive Alice M. Elliott

Notice of Timber Sale in Clinton Township Raccoon State Forest

Sealed bids for 70 acres of standing stump age timber in Compartment 1 parts of Sections 1 and 12 Clinton Township Clinton County part of the Raccoon State Forest are due February 25, 1966 at 2 p.m. The sale estimates 64 MBF saw timber and 800 tons pulpwood including 144 tons aspen. Contact William Boyles at Zaleski State Forest for details. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Ohio Division of Forestry and Reclamation Clinton Township Vinton County Ohio Raccoon State Forest Aspen William Boyles Zaleski State Forest Zaleski Lynwood State of Division OF Forestry & Reclamation Allen Avenue Chillicothe

Death Stalks Mossler Children Twice In 9 Years

In Miami four siblings endure dual murders as their mother Candace Mossler faces trial for Jacques Mossler's 1964 death after a Chicago tragedy in which their father Leonard Glenn killed their mother and baby brother. Martha Danny Chris and Eddie forge through grief while pursuing futures. Danny wants to be a doctor Martha seeks motherhood.

Miami Fla Martha Mossler Martha Danny Chris Eddie Jacques Mossler Candace Mossler Chicago Leonard Glenn Alexander Glenn Illinois Mossler Outer Space Mrs. Messler

Karl Russell Tops List In Legion's Test

Karl Russell son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Russell Racine received the highest grade at Southern Local High School in the National American Legion test sponsored by Racine Post 602. Russell's paper has been entered in state and national competition he was a representative of the Racine Post at Boys State in Athens last June and is vice president of his class. Following graduation in May he will enter Mata College of Automation in Columbus.

Pomeroy Karl Russell Kenneth Russell Racine Southern Local

Local Visitors Include Har den Family and Cottrill Relatives

Syracuse visitors Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Harden and son Eric of Marion visited the Harden family and Vernon Donahue relatives in East Letart. Miss Sharon Cottrill of Columbus recently visited her parents and brothers, and Mayme Holmes is recuperating at the home of her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crow.

Robert A. Harden Eric Marion Robert Harden Vernon Donahue East Letart Sharon Cottrill Columbus Donald Cottrill Craig Bruce Mayme Holmes Robert Crow

Hobby Displays Slated At Gardeners Meeting

Hobby displays will be featured at the Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club meeting on Feb. 9 at Mrs. Arthur Strauss home. Ac credited judge Mrs. Robert Reibel of the Ohio Garden Club Association will present a program on garden therapy, and a valentine arrangement will be displayed by Mrs. Robert Coats. Members respond to roll call with a valentine verse.

Middleport Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club Arthur Strauss Robert Reibel Ohio Garden Club Association Robert Coats

Girl Scouts Get Cooking Certificates in Middleport

Certificates for completion of a cooking course were awarded Thursday to members of junior Girl Scout Troop 198 in Middleport. Miss Nancy Efaw of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. presented the certificates at a mother daughter tea in the company social room.

Middleport Nancy Efaw Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Electric Co Melanie Hackett Jill Harris Patty Harris Bronwyn Dailey Glenna Luellen Ruby Nicinsky Rhonda Hawley Marsha Hamm Garnet Demoskey Delene DeLegal Cindy Spengler Karen Price Howard Dailey Sue Luellen John Russell George Nicinsky Atwood Spengler George Hackett, Jr Rose Marie Hackett Paul Smart

Beneficial and Harmful Birds Described To Garden Club

A Wildwood Garden Club program on birds features talks by Mrs. Victor Hysell and Mrs. Karl Grueser on beneficial and harmful species. The meeting includes bird census notes, a tree contest won by Victor Hysell, flower arrangement ribbons, a topiary demonstration, and readings by Mrs. Mason Fisher.

Hysell Karl Grueser Mason Fisher Garden Club Homer Hysell Edison Hollon Victor Hysell Milton Roush Ernest Harris Sandra Roush

Grass Seed Is Topic Of Rutland Gardeners

MIDDLEPORT A grass seed exhibit and illustrated talk by Mrs. Don Harris highlighted the Rutland Friendly Gardeners meeting at Mrs. Carl Morris home. A lawn care paper prepared by Mrs. James Thomas was presented by Mrs. Joe Bolin and Mrs. Robert Snowden. Guests included Mrs. Daniel Struble and Mrs. James Dennis.

Middleport Don Harris Carl Morris James Thomas Joe Bolin Robert Snowden Howard Birchfield Vernon Weber Rutland Don Harrison Fred Williamson Daniel Struble James Dennis Morris Mark

Two Filings In Meigs Announced By Boards

Meigs County Board of Elections announced two filings: F Harmon O'Brien seeks nomination and re election for county probate judge. Robert Louks seeks the Syracuse Village Republican central committee post.

Meigs Pomeroy Central Committee Meigs County Board of Elections Meigs County F. Harmon O’brien Syracuse Village Republican Central Committee Robert Louks

Club meets Middleport guest at sewing club night

Mrs Bet ty Cline attended the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club at Mrs James Jiiden’s Monday gathering. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments in a social meeting.

Middleport Betty Cline James Jiiden Jolly Bunch Sewing Club

Perrin Family Announces Birth of Jonathan Mark

The Rev and Mrs Bill Perrin announce the birth of a son Jonathan Mark Thursday at Veterans Memorial Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Marsh Cynthia Ky and Mrs Jesse Perrin Wellsburg W Va The Perrin family also has daughters Faith Ann six and Beth two The Rev Mr Perrin's mother is helping with the children as he recovers from eye surgery

Pomeroy Bill Perrin Jonathan Mark Veterans Memorial Hospital Harry Marsh Cynthiana Jesse Perrin Wellsburg W. Va

Births Admits and Discharges Highlight Pomeroy Hospital Notes

The Rev and Mrs Wilbur Perrin of Pomeroy welcomed a son. Patient entries include Larry Jeffers of Middleport and Eldina Smith of Mason WV. Discharges include Mary Thorla. Pomeroy Eastern Star matrons plan a 6 PM potluck and meeting at the Masonic Temple.

Wilbur Perrin Pomeroy Larry Jeffers Middleport Eldina Smith Mason W. Va Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Buckeye Boys State selections to be made by American Legion

Two Middleport High School juniors will be chosen for Buckeye Boys State under Feeney-Bennett Post 128 sponsorship. Richard Pickens named Americanaism chairman to select youths. Post additions include kitchen cloak room lounges and dining area with bids being sought for spring construction.

Middleport Middleport High School Buckeye Boys State Feeney- Bennett Post American Legion Richard Pickens Americanism Albert Roush Henry Clatworthy Lewis Long Bailey Run Rd Legion Post Roush

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Maytag E. Main St Pomeroy Establishment Rutland Garden Club Charles Foley F. H. O’brien F. O’brien Es Sedge Said County By Ben Funk Danny Mossler Legion Syracuse Gardeners Meeting Girl Scouts Maxine Morris England London Alex Sanders Wildwood Garden Club Perrins Jonathan Mary Thorla Athens National Bank Federal Government THE Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Our
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