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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1954

Page

2

Point Pleasant Fourth of July Parade Draws Thousands

Thousands lined Point Pleasant streets for the annual Fourth of July parade led by the American Legion Post No. 2 color guard. The procession included about 100 horses and 45 ponies, floats from the Wahama band and St Pauls Church, and queen coronations with Miss Janet Riffle and Marilyn Jackson. Crown ceremonies opened with the national anthem and prayers as diverse community groups, schools, and local businesses showcased their entries and fire department units.

Point Pleasant Color Guard American Legion Post Mason County Horseman's Association Carroll W. Casto K. W. Robinson Barry Casto Wahama Courthouse Square Janet Biffle Lavon Forbus Peg Pulling Linda White Phyllis Miller Riffle Point Pleasant High School Jerome D Rodgers Christ Church Episecopal Carroll Casto Cochairman DAR Marilyn Jackson Rotary Club Little Blacks Baseball League Rotary Jones and McNeil Somerville Motors Hartley Farmer's Truck and Implement Co Mason County Pomeroy Winfield Nitro New Haven Mason Miller's of Gallipolis General Services Administration

Krinke Resigns As Head Of Chester High School

POMEROY H Bernard Krinke resigns as principal of Chester High School to teach instrumental music at two county schools. Robert Gray named new Chester principal on a three year contract. Gray has taught mathematics and science and coached athletics at area high schools and will reside near Tuppers Plains with his son Bob, a senior this fall.

Pomeroy H. Bernard Krinke Chester High School Krinke Robert Gray Chester Wags Rutland High School Plete Gray Bucknell University West Virginia Adams State College Colorado St. Vincent College Tuppers Plains Middleport Racine Bob

Picnic dinner gathers Cheesebrews and many guests

Mr and Mrs Don Cheesebrew hosted a large Sunday picnic at their Rellmeade home. Ten children and numerous grandchildren attended, with many relatives from Point Pleasant Beltaine Bellmeade Henderson Huntington Diamond Parsons and Springfield among the guests.

Don Cheesebrew Rellmeade Ernest Hutchinson Lronton Walter Mayes Don Harless Dallas H. Thomas, Jr South Point Ohio Austin Morrison Sue Paul Kelly Freddie Marcum Tresa Point Pleasant Dorance Morgan David Diamond W. Varra Harry Woomer Nancy Eddie Dianne Dottie Deborah Henderson Paul Goodman Richie Pamela Belimeade Howard Cheesebrew Barbara Judy Edward Cheesebrew Phyllis Sonny Larry Rosemary Beverly Connie Sharon Bellmeade Richard Gibbs

Organization Session Slated at Heath Methodist Church

Heath Methodist Church in Middleport announces an organization session for the new church year led by the Rev. Louis A. Bangerter. A commission on missions meets Wednesday evening with members Mrs. L. W. McComas Mrs. Glenn Lambert Miss Ruth Drake Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs. E. R. Tompkins Mrs. Co. B. Forrest Mrs. Helen Terry and Mrs. Hattie Smith. Thursday evening a commission on membership and evangelism will meet with members Mrs. Nan Moore Mrs. Emerson Jones Miss Katherine Bachtel Mrs. H. F. E. Cook Miss Vesta McCoy and Mrs. Noah Haskins.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Louis A. Bangerter Commission On Missions L. W. McComas Glenn Lambert Ruth Drake Bess Sanborn E. R. Tompkins Co. B. Forrest Helen Terry Hattie Smith

Marriage Licenses Listed For Four Couples In State

Mack Allen Bauer age 21 of 2435 Lincoln Ave and Gilda G Miller age 21 of 117 Walnut Street. Dannie Alfred Brooks age 19 of Cere do West Virginia and Emma Hester Sturgeon age 20 of Point Pleasant. Harry Simpkins age 25 of 919 First Street and Martha Delphine Rice age 16 of Point Pleasant Route 2.

Mack Allen Bauer Lincoln Ave Vaille Bauer Elizabeth Louise Durst Bauer Gilda G. Miller Walnut Street Warren Wilson Miller Charlotte Mae Swisher Miller Dannie Alfred Brooks Ceredo W. Va Sammie Brooks Ora Kitterman Brooks Emma Hester Sturgeon Point Pleasant John Sturgeon Mrs. Sturgeon Harry Simpkins First Street Carl Simpkins Verna Elizabeth Simpkins Martha Delphine Rice Dela Elizabeth Fridley Rice

New Daughters of America Council 63 Officers Installed

District Deputy Velma Mueller installs officers for Daughters of America council 63 at Junior OUAM Hall. New officers include Viola Jones councilor Dora Kapp associate councilor Oma Stover junior past councilor Wayie Oliver associate past councilor Sarah Kimbrel vice councilor Ruby Ake associate vice councilor Jennie Biffle conductor Carrie Caudill warden Canfia Chase recording secretary Ora Higgins financial secretary Mabel Gibbs treasurer Elizabeth Pullins inside sentinel Marie Daniel outside sentinel. New members Dorothy Smith Kent Eunice Johnson welcomed. Hostesses and numerous members and visitors attended the event in Akron.

Daughters of America Council Velma Mueller Ouam Hall Viola Jones Dora Kapp Oma Stover Wayie Oliver Sarah Kimbrel Ruby Ake Jennie Biffle Carrie Caudill Canfia Chase Ora Higgins Mabel Gibbs Elizabeth Pullins Inside Sentinel Marie Daniel Outside Sentinel Dorothy Smith Kent Eunice Johnson Mrs. Higgins Chase Hallah Had Carrie Greer Clara Humphery Emma Morrow Rita Morrison Eurena ‘Smith Disa McKinney Mary McGuffin Miller Mabel McConihay Ilva P. Stewart Akron Flora Myers Adam Crooks Nellie Kent Lucy Barnette Alia Roseberry Verl Randolph Grace Handley R. L. Handley Hallah Eads L. V. Mueller Verena Morgan Mra C. P. Stout Ruth Boshell Anita Lanier Sceva Stewart

Local social visits and address updates across Huntington and Charleston

A series of Sunday visits and a residence change are noted. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eckert of Huntington with the Shorts on Main Street, while Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brown relocate to 294 Madison Ave. Parsons visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frantz Jones and Paul Jones family in Bellmeade.

Harry Eckert Huntington Harry Short Main Street Clyde Brown Kanawha Street Madison Ave Frantz Jones Parsons Paul Jones Bellmeade Bill Mohr Johnnie Gallipolis Ferry Lawrence Mohr James D. Long Winfield Road Sterling Dunlavy Chauncey Lester Hudson Charleston

Fourth of July Pool Scene Draws Middleport Crowds

In Middleport the Municpal Swimming Pool hosted the main Fourth of July activity with large crowds from local and visiting groups enjoying the water as temperatures rose. Park picnics and family reunions filled the two day holiday while volunteer firefighters polished parade apparatus for out of town appearances. Fireworks were distant and sporadic with few flags on display on Sunday and even fewer on Monday.

Middleport

Death Takes C. A. Landers in Pomeroy

Charles A Landers 55 died at home in Pomeroy after a long illness. Survived by wife Liza two sons Raymond and Charles of Pomeroy two brothers Ray Oak Hill and Henry Pomeroy five sisters Margaret Landers Mason City Nora Rairden Mason City W Va Luce Kimes Pomeroy Jennie Hope Wheeling W Va Naomi Vargo Detroit. A WWI veteran he belonged to Aerie 2171 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Funeral services set for 4 p m Wednesday at Ewing funeral home with calling hours prior Burial in Rocksprings Cemetery.

Pomeroy Charles A. Landers Liza Raymond Charles Ray Oak Hill Henry Margaret Landers Nora Rairden Mason City W. Va Luce Kimes Jennie Hope Wheeling

Ralph Neigler Dies at 64 in Gallipolis

Ralph Neigler 64 of Racine died Sunday evening at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after an illness at home. He operated a Racine service station and worked 20 years for Pomeroy Cement Block Co. Survived by wife in hospital, three daughters and four sons, sisters and brothers. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home with burial Letart Falls Cemetery.

Pomeroy Ralph Neigher Racine Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Neigher Pomeroy Cement Block Co Dorothy Hardin Syracuse Jan Sprecher Richmond Calif Drusella House Ralph Jr Forrest Carol Arthur Bertha Sayre Amigo W. Va Anna Sayre Howard Guy Neigler Eber Neigler Kent Ohio Ewing Funeral Home Letart Falls Cemetery

Presbyterian Picnic Set For Tomorrow In Point Pleasant

The annual Congregational picnic of the Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday at 6 p m at the farm of Mr and Mrs Watlie Teney on Charleston Road Circle 1. Mrs Charles Gammon is chairman and will oversee arrangements.

Point Pleasant The Presbyterian Church Watlie Teney Charleston Road Circle 1 Charles Gammon

County's First Mill Pictured Near Wood Lake

The hole in a rock marks Athens County's early corn meal mill near Wood Lake and Pleasant Valley Church in Alexander Township on Nicholas Misner's 160 acre land grant. Corn ground here as early as 1798 before horse powered mills appeared across the Hocking River.

Athens County Wood Lake Pleasant Valley Alexander Township Nicholas Misner Misner Hocking East Bridge Silas Bingham Alexander Meigs County North Line Hanings the Brooks

Portland social guests at the Durst home overlook

Recent afternoon visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Durst included Essie Alexander A E Middleswart Kate Mills and many Portland residents. The gathering featured hymn singing and gifts from the hostess with a 6 pm dinner served by her and Mrs Neigler and Mr Ralph Henderson. Evening visitors included Frank Allen Harold Sauer Denver Weber William Meredith and Yvonne Henderson among others.

Portland Sidney Durst Essie Alexander A. E. Middleswart Kate Mills Wylie Henderson Mattie Henderson Eber Henderson van McDade Pearl Barringer Addie Theiss Hayes McMurray Ralph Henderson Harriet Neigler Verrice McClintock Racine John Hayman Apple Grove Harold Sauer Middleport Denver Weber Toledo William Meredith Pennsylvania R. S. Henderson Yvonne Coolville

Gallipolis Ferry Seaman Serves Aboard Tidewater

Donald A. Nibert, seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Nibert of Gallipolis Ferry, serves aboard the destroyer tender USS Tidewater supporting destroyer units of the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea.

Gallipolis Donald A. Nibert USN Emmett Nibert Tidewater Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Sea

Annual Mason County Horse Show Climaxes Fourth of July

The Mason County Horseman's Association held its annual show at Harmon Park as part of the Point Pleasant Fourth of July celebration. Nineteen ponies entered the lead class with blue ribbons mailed to all participants. numerous classes followed with riders from multiple towns, including Point Pleasant, Huntington, and Wellston, earning top ribbons and trophies.

Point Pleasant Mason County Horseman's Association Harmon Park Roy Cooper Hris Judy Wedge Midnight Lady Sally Holly Huntington Little Man Ned Jones Trixie Kenneth Roush Little Champ John Gutherie Coolville Barbara Barr King Michael Jackie Fisher Wellston Strawberry Whitesox Robin Wiseman Charleston Blazing Moon Nancy Baldwin Dixie Marilyn Foglesong Mason Grace Smith Major Kenneth Shafer Joel Jane Shriner Athens Kalarama Blanchit Tony Johnny Rogers Golden Baby Vernon Mattox Pomeroy Junior Kennedy Middleport Kimer Janette Cheshire Little Nick Warden Miller Ona May Birchfield Shadow Lane Meredith Shriner Wonderful King Bob Greer New Haven Shadow Boy Jane Rogers Birdie Blaine Charles Stephenson

Middleport Beta Sigma Phi installs new officers

Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi installs Ruby Baer as president Eleanor Thomas as vice president Mildred Wells as recording secretary Jean Blazewicz as corresponding secretary Ann Webster as extension officer and Mrs Edison Hobstetter as sponsor. Committees named by the president include service ways and means social program membership publicity scrapbook yearbook and holiday guests of Mrs Emma Jane Neal and Mrs Frances Beards.

Middleport Ohio Eleanor Thomas Pearl Welker Helen Atkins Betsy Ebersbach Mildred Wells Clarice Krautter Freddie Houdashelt Velma Rue Jean Morgan Jane LeVaughn Joan Gilmore

Wilson Family Reunion Plans Near Barboursville

Middleport residents travel to Barboursville West Virginia to attend a Fourth of July family reunion and picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Curtis Wilson. The group includes M C Wilson and wife of Portsmouth their son Woodrow Wilson and three children from Columbus and Earl Knight with daughter Marilyn Sue of Middleport.

Middleport Barboursville W. Va Curtis Wilson Wilson M. C. Wilson Portsmouth Woodrow Wilson Columbus Earl Knight Marilyn Sue

Bunce Home Hears R elatives Visit from Findlay

Guests at the Bunces included Mrs. Bunce with her daughters Sandra and Kathy and her father J A Searls, plus Stanley Searis of Roger and relatives from Findlay such as Pearl Gardner Frank Reedy John Anita Marilyn and Carolyn.

Middleport Wendell Bunce Sandra Kathy Mrs. Bunce J. A Searls Stanley Searis Roger Pearl Gardner Frank Reedy John Anita Marilyn Carolyn Findlay

Picnic Postponed by Mary Root Circle at Heath Church

Middleport reports the Mary Root Circle of Heath Methodist Church postpones its Friday afternoon picnic. Sponsor is Mrs Louis A Bangerter.

Middleport Mary Root Heath Methodist Church Louis A. Bangerter

Marriage shower in honor of Ruth Drake and James Euler

Friends invite guests to a miscellaneous shower honoring Ruth Drake and James Euler ahead of their August wedding. The event Friday evening is at Mrs. M. L. French’s home with hostesses Mrs. R. C. Lansbury and Mrs. E. S. Schaaf assisting.

Middleport Ruth Drake James Euler M. L. French R. C. Lansbury E. S. Schaaf

Fourth of July at Camden Park with Grand Ole Opry stars

Sgt. and Mrs. Paul Williams along with Betty Kessinger Sheryl Martin Donnie and Roland Morris attended a Fourth of July stage show at Camden Park featuring Grand Ole Opry entertainers from Nashville Tennessee.

Middleport Paul Williams Betty Kessinger Sheryl Martin Donnie Roland Morris Camden Park Nashville Tenn

Missionary Society Plans July 18 Program at Mt Moriah Church

Middleport Mt Moriah Missionary Society met at Mrs. William Winston’s home with Mrs. Kathryn Payne in charge. Dr Charlies Holzer Jr of Gallipolis will speak at a July 18 program at 2 30 p m open to the public. An ice cream supper is planned for July 9 at the Winston home. Mrs Payne was named delegate to the co Association meeting to be announced in August. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Sharon’s home in October.

Middleport Mt. Moriah Missionary Society William Winston Kathryn Payne Fred Jackson Hocking Charlies Holzer, Jr Gallipolis Winstons S. Second Ave Payne Mary Sharon Sharon

Middleport Socials and Holiday Visits Reported

Sandra Simpson returned to Kent with Mr and Mrs Albert Wolfe of Bedford and will visit relatives there. Mr and Mrs William Werner visited Buckeye Lake with their son Jimmy staying with his grandparents Sam and Lee Fick. Mack Hayes and four children vacationed with Val Ward. Mrs James Murray stays in Worthington Ky with son William Murray. Pvt Jon Schaaf of Ft Knox Ky and Sally Schaaf of Chillicothe visited Mrs E S Schaaf. Hysells from Ravenna also guests.

Sandra Simpson Kent Albert Wolfe Bedford William Werner Buckeye Lake Jimmy Sam Fick Mack Hayes Val Ward James Murray Worthington, Ky William Murray E. S Schaaf Pvt Jon Schaaf Ft. Knox Sally Schaaf Chillicothe Dan Hysell Norman Hysell Lawrence Hysell Ravenna

Ladies Friendship meeting hosts visitors and gifts

West Columbia notes describe the Ladies Friendship gathering at Mrs. Edgar Arnott's home with secret sister gifts exchanged. The report lists numerous attendees and visiting relatives including Mrs. Bessie Pickens and daughter Mary Jane of Baltimore, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blessing, Mrs. Lizzie Stewart, and others.

West Columbia Edgar Arnott Etta Young Doris Eads Gwen Stewart Eline Carpenter Lucy Trew Lucy Johnson Helen Roush Jane Johnson Helen Elias Margaret Arnott Peachie Elias Shirley Roush Miss Carro Jane Russell Ronnie Roush Bessie Pickens

Visiting kin greet Mrs Williamson after surgery

Visiting party from Columbus and Terre Haute arrived to be with Mrs Georgia Williamson at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after major surgery. Her condition Sunday night was reported favorable.

Pomeroy French Hundley Columbus Earl Williamson Terre Haute Ind Hundley

Pomeroy Social Notes Holiday Guests Entertained

Holiday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. James M. Shuster on Lincoln Hill included Lee Nelson and nephew Willard Nelson of Rutland. Weekend visitors were Earl Smith and family of Wellsburg and others from Wellsburg and New Matamoras with extended relatives.

Donald Walter New Matamoras

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Carpenter in Middleport

Mr. and Mrs Verne Davis hosted a turkey dinner Sunday evening at their Middleport home for the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Ernest Carpenter of Gallipolis. Guests included Ernest Carpenter and Paul Saunders families, W. B Swisher, Carl Moore family, Mrs F Whitney Ingraham, and Mrs Winifred Clark.

Pomeroy Verne Davis Middleport Ernest Carpenter Gallipolis Paul Saunders Patty Paula W. B Swisher Carl Moore Linda Marlene F Whitney Ingraham Winifred Clark

Bend Grange to Meet Pomeroy at DAV Hall

Pomeroy Bend Grange meets Wednesday evening at the DAV Hall. The home economics committee sponsors baking and sewing contests. A potluck supper will follow the meeting.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend

Mrs Wendell Betzing Hosts Dinner for Martin McAngus

Mrs Wendell Betzing entertained guests at her EF Locust Street home Sunday honoring Martin McAngus who will enter the armed services on Wednesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Riggs of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Leroy Brechtel of Fort Myers Florida among others.

Two Injured Persons Receive Treatment

Two Meigs residents received emergency eye treatment at Meigs General Hospital Monday. Charlie Gaul, 12, of Racine, suffered lime in the eyes when a lime sack burst. Mrs. Mabel Whiebrenner of Middleport received eye treatment after using ear medicine in her eyes by mistake. Both were discharged after treatment.

Pomeroy Meigs Meigs General Hospital Charlies Gaul Jake Gaul Racine Mabel Whiebrenner Middleport

Roush Completes Course at Armed Forces Institute

James E. Roush seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Everett Roush of Racine Ohio completed the course in bookkeeping and accounting for mercantile theory through the United States Armed Forces Institute. He is on active duty at the U S Naval Recruiting Station Washington D C.

POMEROY Belling Honours Marion Radford Couple

An old fashioned belling was held Saturday night honoring Mr. and Mrs. Marion Radford. The couple received a merrimace cooker as a gift. Refreshments were served to a group including Mrs. Ethel Lowery, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ferguson and others from Columbus Dayton and surrounding areas.

Local residents take vacations and visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Earl Teaford vacation in Canada. Gardner Mankin and sons and Albert Smith vacation in Pierpoint ND. ONeil on 10 day leave with parents in Pomeroy Route 3. Kenneth Mankin on 20 day leave with family. Clarence Karr and sons visit Miller sport and Susan Lytle family. Robert Thomas visits Cleveland relatives. Eva Tracy returns home after Delaware trip. Douglas Beards family visit Cincinnati and Meigs General Hospital patient Mrs Beards. Tommy Clark returns from Roseville visit. Freda Smith visits Gallipolis. Jeane Heines of Columbus visits parents in Min ersville. Delmar Canaday family returns from Lake Huron trip.

Emma Jane ‘Neal Frances Beards Elizabeth Ward Robert B. Vincent Sharon Columbus Eugene Wolfe Point Pleasant Edgar Wolfe Charleston Grant St Robert Turner Deborah Bucyrus Joe Turner Michael Turner Turners Turner Paul Barbara Harris Michael Howard Bachte Akron Forrest Bachtel Laurence Faulkner Larry St. Albans Faulkner James Faulkner Second Ave Henry Fruth Eleanor W. Va Kathryn Fruth Walter Crooks Fruths Crooks Jeannette Edward A. L. Lahman Mary Susan Roscoe Wise Robert Starr St. Paul Shirley Mills Maurice Thompson Cleveland Hart Lysons Thompson Bernice Winn Jean Roush Downing Roush Jack Walters Jack Guy Walters Earl Teaford Canada Gardner Mankin Albert Smith Pierpoint N. D Willard O'Neil Newport R. L W. R. O'Neil Pomeroy Kenneth Mankin U.S Massie Clarence Karr Bobby James Millersport Charles Lytle Dana Karr Robert Thomas Doris Thomas Minersville Eva Tracy Laurel Cliff Delaware Douglas Beards Cincinnati Herman Beards Beards Meigs General Hospital Tommy Clark Winifred Clark Middleport Harry Smith Roseville Freda Smith Gallipolis Jeane Heines Ed Heines Delmar Canaday Anne Lake Huron

Dexter Bolen Serves Aboard USS Alstede in Navy

Dexter Max E. Bolen a second class gineman in the USN serves aboard the refrigeration stores ship USS Alstede. He is the son of Mrs. Winnie C. Bolen of Dexter and graduated from Rutland High School before entering the Navy in August 1951.

Dexter Max E. Bolen USN Winnie C. Bolen Navy Rutland High School

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