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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1951

Page

2

Lactation Records Highlight Meigs County Dairy Production

Meigs County reports 25 lactation records by Roger Grueser showing cow milk and butterfat yields for 305 days. Highlights include top small herd producers J. L. Spencer and Glen West, plus large herd leaders Clark Idle and Clarence Price. Farmers warned on European corn borer, grain weevil, and ring test for Bangs disease with voluntary herd testing planned across townships.

Roger Grueser Meigs County Dairy Service Unit J. L. Spencer Homer Circle N. G. Rose Grafton Stut Bett Lou Clark Idle Jersey No Bess Meigs

Commissioners Transfer 1500 For Dog Pound at Fairgrounds

Meigs County Commissioners approved a 1500 transfer from the general fund for a dog pound at the county fairgrounds to be run by dog warden Arthur Stobart. The move part of a larger 1802.73 transfer from the Dog and Kennel Fund and surplus rules allow such transfers after bills are paid.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board of County Commissioners Perry Riggs Arthur Stobart Dog and Kennell General Fund Virgil V. Brown Zone Co Fort Worth Texas Dan C. Hartinger Harry Craig Charles Walburn

Middleport Family’s 8200 Mile California Swing

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reynolds return to Middleport with son Val Edgar and niece Ann Rupe after an 8200 mile trip to California. They toured Los Angeles, El Monte, Denver and Santa Anita then visited Hollywood and the Rose Bowl. En route home they crossed via San Francisco Yellowstone Cody Hannibal and stopped at the Mark Twain hotel in Hannibal Missouri.

Middleport California L. E. Reynolds Val Edgar Ann Rupe Hollywood Beverly Hills Rose Bowl Santa Anita

Maag Named to Meigs County Board of Health

POMEROY Dr. E. F. Maag was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr. L. G. Gribble on the Meigs County Board of Health, announced Thursday by county health commissioner Dr. W. S. Ellis.

Dr. Maag Board of Health Pomeroy E. F. Maag L. G. Gribble Meigs County

Blake Reed Reunion Held At Syracuse

The annual Blake Reed reunion was held on the town hall lawn with a noon basket lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs O G Blake and many relatives from Summersville Akron Long Bottom Joppa White Chapel Hockingport Reedsville Chester Tuppers Plains Lottridge Guysville and nearby towns. it will be repeated next year on the first Sunday in July.

Syracuse Blake- Reed Town Hall O. G. Blake Mary Summersville W. Va W. F. Green Akron Wilber Paugh Alta Paugh Near Long Bottom Elmer Blake Gary Neal Roger Roberta Loraine D. O. Blake Paul Francis Camp Tony Hockingport Elda Calloway John Charles Louann Reedsville Gay Warner Lee Donna Baker Chester J. O. Slack Robert Elden Kathryn Charline Sharon Hayes B. F. Quisenberry

Lodge Holds Installation at Fides Lodge No 210

Middleport Fides Lodge No 210 Knights of Pythias installed new officers led by J H Grate. Named were Cash Bahr chancellor commander Leland Brown E C Brad Wolfe prelate David Durst master of work William Wolfe inner guard Hugh McCoy outer guard. Knight conferment planned next Thursday with Racine Lodge bringing a candidate. Refreshments to follow.

Middleport Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias J. H. Grate Castle Hall Cash Bahr Leland Brown E.C Brad Wolfe David Durst William Wolfe Hugh McCoy Racine Lodge

4 H Training Camp Conducted at Canters Cave

Pomeroy 4 H training camp is underway at Canters Cave near Jackson to ready counselors for Senior 4 H Camp from July 27 31 and Junior Camp July 31 to August 4. County agents leaders and counselors from fifteen counties assist with the program. Meigs County attendees include John Rice Delbert Saunders Lee Jeffers Mrs Harriet Neigler Miss Ada Hoskins Miss Shirley Summerfield Miss Jean Lee Mrs Geneva H Nolan and C E Blakeslee who will direct the camp.

Pomeroy Canters’ Cave Jackson Meigs County John Rice Delbert Saunders Lee Jeffers Harriet Neigler Ada Hoskins Shirley Summerfield Jean Lee

Bradford transfers for further training at Fort McClelland

Paul C. Bradford son of Mr and Mrs Otto Bradford of Racine Route 1 has completed basic training at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Denver and is transferred to Fort McClelland Alabama for additional training.

Racine Paul C. Bradford Otto Bradford Rocky Mountain Arsenal Denver Fort McClelland Ala

Four Local Residents Named in Pairing Report

Alfredric L McKnight 22 of Rutland and Patricia Gross 21 of Pompey. Howard Dicken 26 of Lancaster and Betty Baker 27 of Reedsville.

Alfredric L. McKnight Rutland Patricia Gross Pomeroy Howard Dicken Lancaster Betty Baker Reedsville

West Virginia Couple Wed in Charleston Ceremony

Miss Evalee Frye daughter of Riley and Mrs Frye of West Columbia weds David Wolfe son of William and Mrs Wolfe of Middleport. The couple exchanged vows June 30 at Weekly Memorial Evangelical U B Church Charleston. Attendants Marie French and Lewis Van Cooney. The bride wore a white street length dress and white accessories. The newlyweds reside with Wolfe’s parents in Middleport while Wolfe works at the New York Central Railroad shops in Hobson.

Middleport Evalee Frye Riley Frye West Columbia W. Va David Wolfe William Wolfe S. Third Ave Memorial Evangelical U. B Charleston E. Ray Cole Marie French Lewis van Cooney Wahama High School Kanawha Maple Mfg. Co Point Pleasant Miss French Wolfe Middleport High School New York Central Railroad Hobson

Family Picnic Gathered Glaze and Byers Relatives in Middleport

A Middleport gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pullens home included Deborah Donald and Deanna Glaze Pullens from Texas Ohio. Anna Glaze Pullens is Mrs. Pullens' former name. The guest list features Homer Glaze and extended Glaze family from Middleport along with Clifford Byers, Bessie Glaze’s family from Windham and Radford relatives from Rock Springs and Pomeroy.

Middleport Donald Pullens Deborah Donald Deanna Texas Ohio Pullens Anna Glaze Homer Glaze Glenn Carl George Harry Glaze Herbert Glaze Charlotte Brenda Clifford Byers Bessie Glaze Windham, Ohio William Radford Billy Ray and Rebecca Rocksprings Ray Glaze Pomeroy

Allensworth Family Weekend Visit From Texas

Sgt Raymond Allensworth and family from Texas will visit the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Downing Roush in Middleport over the weekend. He recently returned from Korea where he served in active duty and will have a 30 day furlough.

Middleport Raymond Allensworth Rae Ann and Harvey Texas Jean Roush Columbus Downing Roush Sgt Allensworth Korea Harvey Allensworth S. Third Ave

Doctor establishes Springfield office plans in Ohio

Middleport notes that Dr. and Mrs. John Harley of Louisville and Mrs. Margaret Keehne Davis of Athens visited. Dr. Harley has completed plans for opening offices in Springfield, Ohio, continuing his medical practice.

Middleport John Harley Louisville James Harley Zanesville Margaret Keehne Davis Athens Harley Springfield Ohio

Social Notes From Local Area Families

Mrs Ruth Beall and Mrs Mae Myers visited Mrs Althea Anderson the Fourth of July. Guests of Mrs Lillian McGhee until Sunday included Mr and Mrs O L Hackworth and son Skippy of Ward West Virginia and Mrs B F Reber of Belle West Virginia. James Scholl of Pittsburgh was a business visitor here and in Pomeroy. Mrs Iles McNamee, hospitalized at Holzer after a fall, is convalescing. The Erwin family returned from California. Mrs Charles Tipton visited with Sherman and Lila Rupes of Groveport. Delbert Rice of Berea vacations with his family and supervises home improvements. Mrs Hattie Sprouse and Dorothy of Zanesville visited George Russell and C H Church on Lincoln Street. they left to join her son with a Muskingum cabin. Miss Mae Roush of Parkersburg vacations with her siblings O L and Roush at Grave Hill. Mrs Gus Ward returned from Ravenswood to visit Randolph Ward and family. Fourth of July guests included James Ward and Charles of Charleston. Mrs E S Schaaf entered Mt. Carmel Hospital for surgery and is in room 309. Accompanying her to Columbus were her son Jon Martin Schaaf and her mother Mrs R C Sansbury and Mrs M L French. Mrs French returned home. Sansbury stays. Jon Martin visits his aunt Mrs Edison Wessa in Columbus. Miss Elizabeth LaRue assists in caring for Mrs W C Haskins at the home of her daughter Mrs Raymond Luman on South Second Avenue.

Ruth Beall Mae Myers Cuyahoga Falls Althea Anderson Anderson Lillian McGhee O. L. Hackworth Skippy Ward W. Va B. F. Reber Belle James Scholl Pittsburgh Pomeroy Sherman Rupe Groveport Rupes Delbert Rice Berea S. Second Ave Hattie Sprouse Dorothy Zanesville George Russell C. H. Church Lincoln St Muskingum Mae Roush Parkersburg O. L. Roush Grave Hill Gus Ward Ravenswood Randolph Ward Sansbury Jon Martin Edison Wessa Columbus Elizabeth LaRue W. C. Haskins Raymond Luman

Church News Of Pomeroy Church News Of Pomeroy

Church notices list services for multiple congregations in Pomeroy including Bible school times preaching hours Sunday school 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m for Christian Endeavor and an evening service at 7 30 p m First Baptist with guest minister Rev Edward W Lewis and St Pauls Lutheran led by L M Mohrhoff also Christian Science with morning service at 10 45 a m and Wednesday class, plus Christian Union and Hobson Church of Christ in Christ.

Church OF Christ William Morgan Christian Endeavor Naomi H. E. Harris BYPU First Baptist Edward W. Lewis Middleport Lewis United Congregational Church Norwich Conn George Lewis ST. Paul’s Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff Runns A Harold F. Hess Moses Wisconsin Christian Science John Hobson Church OF Christ IN Christian Union H. O. Carr

Meigs Woman At Conference

Mrs. Patrick Lochary and Dr. Charles E. Holzer attend a regional Episcopal Church conference on religious education at Cranbrook School Bloomfield Hills Michigan from July 6 to 8. The Locharys travel via Columbus Detroit and Ann Arbor visiting relatives before returning home.

Pomeroy Patrick Lochary Cranbrook School Bloomfield Hills Mich Lochary Episcopal Church Department of Christian Education The National Council Gallipolis Charles E. Holzer Columbus Helen Lochary Detroit William Rossiter Elizabeth Clifton Ann Arbor William Reifle Helen Ebersbach

Fowler Rites In Columbus

Mrs. Roscoe Rinehart, widow of the late Roscoe Rinehart, died Wednesday at Grant Hospital in Columbus after extended illness and two brain surgeries. Survived by husband R. O. Fowler nephew Sandra Sue two sisters a brother and Mrs Clarissa Fowler Woodcock of Columbus. Funeral services are by Wier Funeral Home on East Broad St Columbus.

Middleport R. O. Fowler Roscoe Rinehart Grant Hostal Columbus Fowler Sandra Sue Clarissa Fowler Woodcock Mr. Rinehart

Scout Registrations Due by Saturday

Mrs. A R Knight, director of Girl Scout Day Camp, says registrations must be received by Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Each girl should bring her cookie credit to apply to her registration. Day camp runs July 17 through July 26.

Pomeroy A. R. Knight Pomeroy Library

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Births Report

Meigs General Hospital lists admissions including Mrs Daniel Shane Racine Mrs L M Boice Middleport William Mayer Pomeroy Mrs Lewis Taylor Cheshire Route 2 Mrs Dick Fisher Pomeroy Emmett Edwards Syracuse Hazel Lowe Red Ash Va Mrs Roger Morgan Middleport Mrs Ralph Davis Middleport and births to Mr and Mrs Roger Morgan Middleport a daughter and Mr and Mrs Lewis Taylor Ches hire Route 2 a daughter Discharges include Mrs Mary Moore Mrs Homer Might Mrs Pauline Morarity Mrs Charlies Kessinger and Paul Mc Daniel.

Daniel Shane Racine L. M. Boice Middleport William Mayer Pomeroy Lewis Taylor Cheshire Dick Fisher Emmett Edwards Syracuse Hazel Lowe Red Ash Roger Morgan Ralph Davis Mary Moore Homer Might Pauline Morarity Charlies Kessinger Paul McDaniel

Chesterhill visits and showers mark summer social scene

Mr. and Mrs Glen Nicewanger of Pittsburgh and Mr. and Mrs Gail Snyder of Wooster visited Chesterhill. July Fourth gatherings included Mr. Ned McElfresh of Coshocton at John McElfresh home and the Jack Davis family from Columbus visiting Mrs. Dale Lockary. Shows sponsored for Mrs Claude Jones and for Mr Ros Raines.

Chesterhill Glen Nicewanger Pittsburgh Gail Snyder Wooster Ohio Ned McElfresh Coshocton John McElfresh Jack O'Neil Janie Harris Claude Jones A. T. Carr Gulf Station Mann Carr Arthur Carr Wen Ros Raines Mary Wallace Raines Stockport Jack Davis Columbus July Fourth Mr. Davis Dale Lockary Pauline Harris Janie Sally Patterson Nellie Wood Parkersburg Carlos Zumbro Walter Zumbro

Dale Smith Dies in Germany Army Accident

Dale Smith age 20, a U S Army member in Germany, was killed in a motor accident in Nuremberg. His body will be flown home for funeral services at Salem Center Church with burial in Salem Center Cemetery. He was from Red House West Virginia, son of Titus Smith, and was raised by William Stephenson of Middleport.

Middleport Dale Smith U.S. Army Germany Nuremberg United States Salem Center Church Salem Center Cemetery Titus Smith Red House W.va Audrey Nelson Smith William Stephenson Theo Smith Crossroads Rutland Rutland High School

Balance Of Judgment Is Sought In Meigs County suit

Farmer's Bank sues Ronald E Grindley Cora Grindley Pomeroy National Bank and Clyde G Millhone to marshal liens and sell Grindley real estate. Judgment totaling 1713.50 plus interest and costs totals 1272 and 13.35 costs. Belva Myers seeks divorce from Charles Myers with custody of one child. Ernestine Wippel seeks alimony and property. Temporary injunction prevents disposal of real estate.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Farmer's Bank and Savings Co Ronald E. Grindley Cora A. Grindley Pomeroy National Bank Clyde G. Millhone Meigs County Grindley Belva Myers Charles Myers Ernestine Wippel Ralph Wippel

Magnolia Temple Chiefs Hold All Day Outing in Pomeroy

Past Chiefs of the Magnolia Temple gathered at Cora Beegle's home in Racine for an all day outing with a picnic, dinner, and supper. Fourteen members and six guests attended including Leah Mae Zink and two Cincinnati children, Lois Ann Campbell, Bobby Grueser, and Shirley Beegle. Katie Young celebrated her birthday with a handkerchief shower and a cake by Luella Burson. Prizes were won by Clara Heines, Ellen Killing er, Cora Beegle, and Elizabeth Campbell.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Cora Beegle Racine Leah Mae Zink Cincinnati Lois Ann Campbell Bobby Grueser Shirley Beegle Katie Young Luella Burson Clara Heines Ellen Killinger Elizabeth Campbell

POMEROY A reception for new pastor

A reception for the Rev. Mr. Kunze of the United Methodist caypren will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm. All church members are invited.

Pomeroy Mr. Kunze United Methodist Caypren

Local residents return from visits across several states

Mr and Mrs Ashton Sayre Day ton return from a visit with the Stewarts and Locke. Bobby Mentieth Xenia returns from a grandparents visit. Victor Stewart spends the holiday with Frank Stewart. Joe Struble visits with his parents and wife Martha. Blaine Brewster Columbus returns after weeks with Mrs Jesse Brewster. Columbus and Biggs visit over the Fourth. Sandra Kay and Brenda Sue Ingraham return home after a week with the Ingraams in Marietta. Lena Hoeflich hosts guests C M Thompson. Bill Spencer of Columbus visits siblings Truman and wife in Union Ave. Janet Reuter and Roger return to Pontiac Michigan after visiting Pomeroy relatives. Alvin Norris Eugene and Reuter Roger visit Parkersburg WV to see Ringling Brothers Circus. Thelma Jean Smith Norma Wright attend Columbus beauty school and spend weekend nearby. Mrs Fred Clark of El Campo Texas visits her parents Dale and Norma Goodwin. Corrine Ashworth Kent visits Chester Knight. Dinsmore Boyles and Arthur Atherton attend Vanderhoof Methodist Church services.

Ashton Sayre Dayton Frank Stewart Evelyn Locke Bobby Mentieth Xenia Richard Campbell Lois Ann Victor Stewart Joe Struble Clarence Struble Martha Blaine Brewster Columbus Jesse Brewster Earl Biggs Vernon Cady Sandra Kay Ingraham Brenda Sue Ingraham C. H. Ingraam Marietta Lena Hoeflich C. M. Thompson Dale Lee William C. Bartels Cincinnati Norma Goodwin Corrine Ashworth Kent Chester Knight Dinsmore Boyles Arthur Atherton Vanderhoof Methodist Church

Middleport Churches Plan Sunday Services and Events

Middleport churches announce Sunday worship at 10 30 with Rev Louis A Bangerter at Heath Methodist on a theme of Methodism and Communism Church school 9 30 Vernon Weber superintendent Cub Scouts outing to Bailey s Lake Thursday afternoon First Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt pastor church school 9 30 Morning worship 10 30 Bradbury Church of Christ Robert E Purtell pastor Sunday school 9 30 communion 10 30 sermon One Thing Thou Lackest Christian Endeavor 6 30 Evening worship 7 30 Youth from camp to lead program Bible school July 9 20

Middleport Louis A. Bangerter Heath Methodist Church Vernon Weber Portsmouth Lancaster Bailey's Lake First Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt James Buchanan Bradbury Church OF Christ Robert E. Purtell

Davidson Services Held for Thomas Davidson

Funeral services for Thomas Davidson were held Thursday at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home. Knights of Pythias and Al Hoda Temple pallbearers led the procession to the hearse, with Rev. C. M. Pomeroy officiating at First Baptist Church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Beach, Elmhurst and several relatives from Jewett Gallipolis Rodney Parkersburg Rutland Harrisonville Chester and Columbus Assemble.

Middleport Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias Thomas Davidson Rawlings-Coats al Hoda Temple Knights of Khorassan Thomas Mills T. R. Cowie Edward Spencer William Wolfe J. Clinton Fisher Joe Postlewaite C. M. Pomeroy First Baptist Church Tom Beach Jewett, Ohio Harold G. Davis Elmhurst Ill Lewis Roush James Hollingshed Wallie Goddard Charles Davidson

4 H Club Activities Summary of July Plans and Meetings

The Shade Valley Boys meet at the Gauls house with Bennie Gainer nominated to the Junior Fair Board. Other clubs meet at advisers homes and Grange Hall to plan camp funds picnics Mother Daughter party on July 19 and club projects. A radio broadcast and July 20 judging deadlines noted.

Shade Valley Boys Roger Rodney Gaul Bennie Gainer Tuppers’ Plains Mothers Mateos Club Olive Orange High School Janet Koehler Mary Alice Connaly Geneva H. Nolan

Morgan announces birth of daughter at Meigs General

Roger Morgan and wife announce the birth of a daughter on July 5 at Meigs General Hospital. The Morgans also have a son named Keith, with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Morgan of Pomeroy Rural Route.

Middleport Roger Morgan Meigs General Hospital Morgans Keith William Morgan Pomeroy

Administratrix Named for Salisbury Township Estate

Mable Davidson appointed administratrix of the Wesley Davidson estate in Salisbury Township per Meigs County Probate Court records.

Pomeroy Mable Davidson Wesley Davidson Salisbury Township Meigs County

Pupil Assignments At Harrisonville In Question

A report on Columbia High School student reassignment after the state board revoked its temporary charter notes some students were listed for Harrisonville High School instead of Reedsville. Uncertainty remained Thursday about actual attendance this fall.

Pomeroy Columbia High School Harrisonville High School Reedsville Columbia

Ice Cream Social at Legion Hall for Boy Scout Fund

Rutland hosts an ice cream social at the Legion Hall this evening at 7 for Boy Scout equipment fund. Proceeds support troop gear and related scouting activities.

Rutland the Legion Hall Boy Scouts

Vacation copy for Messenger home delivery service

Acknowledge summer travel and offer to send every Messenger issue to a chosen location. Readers are told to call or write the Messenger office, specify trip duration and destination, and pay the regular subscription rate upon return. Keeps hometown news and comics available during absence.

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