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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

2

Shower for Mrs. F. M. Cluff Hosted by Neighbors

A Wednesday evening shower for Mrs. F. M. Cluff was held at Mrs. Frank Wilson home on Brownell Avenue. Organizers Mrs. Wilson Mrs. James Pullen Mrs. Max Sanborn and Mrs. A. R. Pullen planned the surprise with games and awards to Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs. Della Carnahan and Mrs. W. W. Hayes. Gifts included silver for the Morrisons and a decorated cake served amid guest lists listing local families and friends.

Middleport F. M. Cluff Frank Wilson Brownell Ave Wilson James Pullen Max Sanborn A. R. Pullen Cluff Bess Sanborn Della Carnahan W. W .Hayes Geraldine Pullen Jane Sauer Mesdames Clifford Kincaid C. E. Vance William Yeager Rodney Sauer Lewis Sauer Charles Sauer Curtis Jenkinson William Bradford Wallace Bradford Elmer Burns Milton Hood Paul Scott Perry Mitch W. W. Hayes Carl Gilmore C. H. Wise, Jr Effie Kessinger Osby Martin Morrisons Beecher Kessingers Osly Martins Harold Lemleys Lester Thomases Jack Staffords Friday Kessingers David Oilers Paul Bonnettes James Miller Charles Lewis Mildred Ohlinger Betty Jo Kessinger Edward Martin Joe Morris, Jr Morris Betty Charles Bobby Roland Donald

Engagement of Mona Lee Oller to Joseph Graham

The Rev and Mrs George Oller announce the engagement of their daughter Mona Lee to Joseph Graham son of Mrs Addie Bitters. The marriage is planned for Sunday July 11. Mona Lee attended Middleport High School and Graham is a Middleport High School graduate currently in the U S Navy on leave.

George Oller Broadway St Middleport Mona Lee Joseph Graham Addie Bitters Miss Oiler Middleport High School Graham U. S. Navy

Morris Silver Wedding Observed at Race Street Home

A silver wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris Sr. was organized by their daughter Mrs. Edward Martin and daughter in law Mrs. Joseph Morris Jr. The 25th anniversary party took place at the Morris residence on Race St on June 30 with games and prizes awarded to Mrs. Etta Lemley and Mrs. Edward Martin.

Joseph Morris, Sr Edward Martin Joseph Morris Jr Morris Race St Etta Lemley

Romine Hosts Birthday Party For Lathey Family

On Monday July 5 Mr and Mrs Eddie Romine hosted a birthday party honoring Mrs Jack Lathey. Attendees included Jack Lathey Marlene Billy and Larry Lathey of Bradbury Mr and Mrs Harold Lemley and sons Ricky and Sonny Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks and Betty Romine.

Eddie Romine Jack Lathey Marlene Billy Larry Lathey Bradbury Harold W. Lemley Ricky Sonny Charles Brooks Betty Romine

Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters Meet at Woodman Hall

Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters met Tuesday night at Woodman Hall with Mrs. Griff Russell as Most Excellent Chief. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Peter Stace Mrs. C P Gallagher and Mrs. C F Hawkins. Games were played and prizes awarded.

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Woodman Hall Griff Russell Peter Stace C. P. Gallagher C. F. Hawkins

Local residents share visits and travel across Ohio

A string of brief notes details families visiting relatives in Columbus Bucyrus Cuyahoga Falls Versailles Louisville and Middleport. People including Willis Grueser Linda Poole Charles Winebrenner George Reynolds and Lucille Smith are mentioned with trips to see relatives and attend leisure events.

Local Notes on births travel and visits in Ohio

Mr and Mrs Norman Martin vacationing in Michigan. Their son Stephen cared for by grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Sherritt. Mr and Mrs Jack Quickle welcomed a daughter born July 4, first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Ray Quickle. Teresa Marie born to Mr and Mrs Garland Thivinen June 30. Cora Holcomb spending a week in Canal Winchester. Chloerne Samuels transferred to Columbus from Gallipolis. Ruth Quickle training a minstrel group. Miss Dorothy and Miss June Alexander weekend visit Columbus. Mary Kay Dickas visiting uncle and family Bill Pegg. Stella E Wilcox.

Vinton Norman Martin Columbus Michigan Stephen Elmer Sherritt Jack Quickle Ray Quickle Harold Cloud Lois Prospect Harley Cloud Garland Thivinen Teresa Marie Cora Holcomb Canal Winchester Chloerne Samuels Ohio Bell Telephone Co Gallipolis Ruth Quickle Dorothy June Alexander

Showboat Performances Draw Capacity Crowds

Kent State University students presented You Can’t Take It With You to a capacity audience at the showboat Ma jestic Wednesday evening. Tonight the students went to Pomeroy for Ten Nights In a Bar Room, drawing a large crowd despite limited seating.

Middleport Majestic Kent State University Pomeroy

Water cooler to keep council calm at city hall

Mayor D A Canaday said a water cooler and water softener were installed at city hall to ease late meetings and stomach upsets. The $200 additions aim to help council stay focused as he travels to Washington for a Democratic caucus and national convention duties.

Pomeroy D. A. Canaday Washington, D. C Canaday

Reunion Held By Hunters in Racine on Fourth

RACINE The Hunter reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensler on July 4. Attendees included Edgar Hensler and family from Racine and nearby towns, various Hensler relatives from The Plains Columbus Letart Millfield Daytona, and Sharon Calloway from Dayton.

Racine Thomas Hensler Hunter Edgar Hensler Donald Lary Betty van Allen Columbus Henry Swatt Wilma Omar Wavel Sharon Calloway Dayton Martin Hunter Rita Donna Sharon the Plains Harry Hill Letart Clarence Hunter Richard Carolyn Teresa Millfield Raymond Hensler David Gail Frances Thomas Charles

Peter Klein Now in Spain

Midshipman Peter F. Klein of the U S N aboard the USS Missouri is in Southern Spain during a practice cruise. He attended a June 24 bull fight in Lisbon’s Campo Pequeno in the fleet’s honor with Portuguese bandarilleros and famed bullfighters Artur Garrett and Antonio Matias. Klein plans to return to the United States in late August then attend submarine school at New London before a three week leave in Middleport.

Middleport Peter F. Klein U.S.N Spain Missouri Klein US Naval Academy Annapolis Campo Pequeno Lisbon Portugese Bandarilleros Artur Garrett Antonio Matias United States New London

Hospital notes births and procedures in Huntington Pomeroy and area

Mason Clinic records list Mary Lou Young of Huntington undergoing a tonsillectomy on July 2. Lawton Templeton Jr of Pomeroy on July 4. Virginia Thorla of Racine on July 6. Douglas and wife of New Haven welcomed son Robert Ivan on July 2. Joseph Morris Jr of Middleport welcomed daughter in July. Alfred Williams and wife of Middleport welcomed son Max Edward on July 5. Dallas Ball of Letart welcomed son William Lee on July 3. A. L. Gold, Una Mae Gearhart, and Wilbert James of Pomeroy noted in ongoing records.

Mary Lou Young Huntington Lawton Templeton, Jr Pomeroy Virginia Thorla Racine Douglas Knapp New Haven Robert Ivan Joseph A. Morris, Jr Middleport Alfred L. Williams Max Edward Dallas W. Ball Letart William Lee A. L. Gold Una Mae Gearhart Wilbert James

Ricky Schoonover Recovers From Tonsillectomy At Holzer

Ricky Schoonover son of Walter Schoonover and Mrs Nellie Schoonover is recuperating after a tonsillectomy performed this week at Holzer Hospital. He will enter the first grade this fall.

Middleport Ricky Schoonover Walter Schoonover Nellie Lewis Schoonover Holzer Hospital Ricky

Hemlock Grove Sunday Guests and Grange Roast

Sunday guests of Silas Taylor included multiple families from West Virginia Ohio and Virginia. The Grange youth group held a wiener roast at Delores Nelsons with numerous attendees including Bernard Paulsen Eileen Willard and John Schultheis. Additional gatherings hosted by Wilbur Midkiff and Eldon Clark drew relatives from Nelsonville Point Pleasant and Athens.

Hemlock Grove Silas Taylor Lot Taylor West Virginia Glen Taylor Everett Taylor Elbert Taylor Darwin Arthur Atherton Alfred Charles Barr Reedsville the Grange Delores Nelson Bernard George Paulsen Eileen Willard Robert Hawk Ramon, Rhoda John Schultheis Ziba Midkiff Sam Curtis Bill Roberts Guy Morris Bob McGrath Janice Donna Stanley Donna Well Lula Carol Story Clark van Nest Jean Sorden Bob Pickett Maud Tubbs

Religion notices from Pomeroy area churches

A compact listing of services across Grace Episcopal Forest Run Baptist Pomeroy Church of Christ Christian Science Society Nazarene Syracuse United Methodist First Baptist Pomeroy Rutland Laurel Cliff F M Hyssel Run Free Methodist Pomroy UB Circuit and related branches. It details service times Sunday school worship and weekly meetings with pastors and locations.

Grace Episcopal Prior Forest Run Baptist Missionary Society Pomeroy Christian Endeavor Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave Church OF the Nazarene Syracuse Clare St. John Young Peoples Meeting United Methodist Lewis C. Berger Theo Smith Simpson Building Picniec Meigs County Methodist Portland Roadside Park United Methodist Church Lancaster Camp WSCS Clarence Struble Daughters of Ruth Jacob Mees Mason City First Baptist Rutland Paul W. Nye Laurel Cliff Leroy Hiett Hysell Run Pomeroy UB Circuit C. P. Hinton Mt. Hermon Raymond Pullins Bunker Hill Nease Letart Falls

Marriage Licenses Recorded in Gallia and Nearby

Melvin B Green 21 Gallipolis truck driver and Ruth Ann Lucas 21 Gallipolis. Richard Simms 21 Bladen line man and Donita Cook 21 Middleport filing clerk. Dell Townsend 22 Nelsonville tree trimmer and Virginia Potts 21 Pomeroy. Alva Amos 28 Gallipolis laborer and M L Eads 31 Pomeroy. Garrett Hudwell 26 Athens truck driver and Beatrice Sager 17 Pomeroy. Robert Loy 21 Columbus truck driver and Hazel Harslip 21 Rutland.

Melvin B. Green Gallipolis Ruth Ann Lucas Richard Simms Bladen Donita Cook Middleport Dell Townsend Nelsonville Virginia Potts Pomeroy Alva Amos M. L. Eads Garrett Hudwell Athens Beatrice Sager Robert Loy Columbus Hazel Harslip Rutland

Weekend Visits Across Ohio Neighborhood Circles

Pvt Clarence Gilmore in Virginia spent a weekend with Mrs Gilmore. Columbus residents Mr and Mrs Allen Hewitt stayed with Mrs Roma Black. July Fourth gatherings included Mr and Mrs Wesley Ward with guests from Columbus Langsville and Cheshire, plus a visit by Charlene Ward to Columbus.

Clarence Gilmore Virginia George Veith Osborne Farley Oral Canter Wesley Ward

Calendar Adopted for Pomeroy Schools 1948-49

The Pomeroy Board of Education set the 1948-49 opening for Labor Day with a teachers' meeting. Classes begin Tuesday Sept 7. Vacations include Oct 29 Athens trip Thanksgiving Nov 25-26 Christmas Dec 17-Jan 3 and Good Friday Apr 15. Commencement starts May 22 with graduation May 26. Allan J. Quinn and Richard Tobias hired to replace resignations. Bids sought to replace fire hose damaged in April flood. Coal bids authorized for year. Present: J O Roedel H H Kuntz Irving Karr Dor Schaefer P E Stanley R G Webster.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Board of Education Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens Allan J. Quinn Cleveland Richard Tobias Xenia Harry Bennett Martin Meshenberg Quinn Ohio University Tobias Ohio State University J. O. Roedel H. H. Kuntz Irving Karr

Curbs Painted At Middleport Warns No Parking Areas

Chief of Police C E Parker supervised Mill St and N Second S Third Avenues curbs painted for no parking. Pedestrian lanes marked. officers will watch for jay walkers. Parker says traffic should not congest and motorists must observe signs. Council unofficially approves. council meets Monday to discuss street repairs and parking ordinances.

Middleport C. E Pat) Parker Mill St N. Second S. Third Avenues Jay Walkers Parker

State Tax Examiner To Be in Meigs County

E R Lama state tax examiner will be in the Meigs County Courthouse Pom eroy July 27 28 to help vendors prepare tax returns. Returns for the January to June 30 period must be filed by July 31.

Meigs County Middleport E. R. Lama Pomeroy

Racine OES Picnic Set for August 2 at Portland Park

Racine Chapter 134 OES members their families and guests will attend a picnic in Portland Park on August 2 at 6 p.m. The chapter visited Dorcas UB Church last Sunday evening.

Racine OES Portland Park Dorcas UB

Pvt Karr Reaches Yokohama After Pacific Voyage

Pvt John Dale Karr has reached Yokohama Japan on board the U S A T Gen Hase. The ship was about 100 miles off the Japan coast when an earthquake struck. Co D Henry of Amesville visits Lincoln Hill residents Pat Lochary and spouse.

Pomeroy Pvt John Dale Karr Karr Yokohama Japan U.S.A.T

Freeman couple announce birth of Candis Mae Freeman

Mrs. Gilbert Freeman and Mrs. Donna Zwilling announce the birth of a twelve pound daughter Candis Mae on Monday July 5 at Laurel Street. Grandparent Mrs. Donna Zwilling of Peacock Avenue.

Pomeroy Gilbert Freeman Laurel St Candis Mae Donna Zwilling Peacock Ave

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Notes Paints Social Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Reed hosted Farm Bureau Council No. 3 on Mulberry Avenue. Mrs. Warren Pickens led the meeting with Earl Humphrey guiding discussion on co op tours and hobbies. Refreshments served to members and guests including the Humphreys Guthries and Roushs. Next gathering set at the Guthries home.

Pomeroy Theodore Reed Farm Bureau Council No. 3 Mulberry Ave Warren Pickens Earl Humphrey Charles Humphrey Howard Bolin Lawrence Roush Vida Ihle Harry Guthrie Maxine

Church Notices and Sunday Schedules for Middleport

Middleport churches list service times and leaders. First Presbyterian notes Dr Homer G McMillen speak on The Aristocracy of God. Heath Methodist, Rev W B Moore, worship at 10 30. Lan caster Institute rally planned July 12 at Port land State Park. First Baptist led by Rev Charles Pomeroy with services at 9 15 10 15 and 7 30. Syracuse Presbyterian School at 9 30 and sermon at 8 with Dr McMillen preaching.

First Presbyterian Church Homer G. McMillen James Buchanan McMillen Heath Methodist Church W. B. Moore Forrest Bachtel County Portland State Park Lancaster Institute First Baptist Church Charles Pomeroy George Baker Syracuse Presbyterian Church Robert Harden

Pfarr Rites Conducted at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home

MIDDLEPORT The Rev W B Moore of Heath Methodist Church led funeral services for Mrs Matilda Emma Pfarr at the Rawlings Coats funeral home. Pallbearers included Fred Shifler Alfred Genheimer David Darst Sr Arthur Strauss Lester McCracken and Charles Radford Sr. Attending were Emma McCracken and son Lester Columbus. Mr and Mrs Charles Radford Sr. Mrs Helen Radford Sayre Flatwoods. Pfarr sisters and brother in attendance were Mrs George James Toledo Mrs S W Ditterman Bloomville and Lewis Miller Toledo who could not attend. The McCrackens and Radfords were hosted by Arthur Strauss Beulah Forquer Third Ave.

Middleport W B. Moore Heath Methodist Church Matilda Emma Pfarr Rawlings-Coats Fred Shifler Alfred Genheimer David Darst Arthur Strauss Lester McCracken Charles Radford Emma McCracken Lester Columbus Helen Radford Sayre Flat

Flood Damages Sought In Meigs Petition

William and Wilda Bolin petition Meigs Common Pleas Court for $2,000 plus interest from May 15 for flood damaged household goods left in John W. Zerkle s care. They claim the goods were not safely kept and that Zerkle denied insurance.

Pomeroy William and Wilda Bolin Common Pleas Court John W. Zerkle Zerkle

Pomeroy Juniors Return From Ohio Wesleyan Music Clinic

George Dallas son of Mrs William Matlack and Benny Rice son of Mrs Mildred Rice return to Pomeroy after ten days at the Music Clinic at Ohio Wesleyan University. George Dallas is a trumpet player and Benny Rice plays the clarinet. Both are juniors at Pomeroy High School.

George Dallas William Matlack Benny Rice Mildred Rice Pomeroy Ohio Wesleyan University Pomeroy High School

Mrs Howell Returns From Visit to Bedford and Red Cross

Mrs A V Howell came back Tuesday from an extended visit with daughter Dr Edna McKnight in Bedford Indiana. Accompanying were Mrs McKnight and daughters Louise and Eleanor who will stay a week at the Plum Street home. Mrs McKnight recently returned from the Red Cross national conference in San Francisco where relief planning for major disasters was a key focus.

A. V. Howell Edna McKnight Bedford Ind McKnight Louise Eleanor Howell Plum St

Grace Guild Hold Meeting at Parish House

The Grace Guild of Grace Episcopal Church met Wednesday evening with 23 members and one guest. Mrs Theodore Reed presided. refreshments were served by Mrs FE Titus Mrs Frank Titus and Miss Grace Horton. Guest was Mrs Oscar Gogle of Hermosa Beach Calif. The next meeting will be the annual picnic on Monday Aug 2.

Grace Guild Grace Episcopal Church Theodore Reed FE. R. Titus Frank Titus Grace Horton Oscar Gogle Hermosa Beach Calif

Picnic Honors Mr and Mrs S A Wyatt at Middleport Park

Mr and Mrs S A Wyatt of Wolfpen were honored Sunday at a surprise picnic at the roadside park in Middleport by their children. Present were Mr and Mrs Russell Little Pearl Wyatt and children Marie Sandra Sue and Russell Eugene of Rutland Mr and Mrs Leo Smith Kate Wyatt and children Carolyn and Sammy of Canton Mr and Mrs William Chase Eunice Wyatt and son Billy of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Eu-

S. A. Wyatt Wolfpen Middleport Russell Little Pearl Wyatt Marie Sandra Sue Russell Eugene Rutland Leo Smith Kate Wyatt Carolyn Sammy Canton William Chase Eunice Wyatt Billy Columbus

Family Unable to Attend Reunion Guests Named

Gene Wyatt of Cheshire and relatives from Springfield Canton Ripley Zanesville Dayton Columbus were invited but unable to attend. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wyatt and son Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wyatt and Vernon Alvis, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wyatt and Barbara Sue, and guests Faye Lambert Kathryn Wyatt Ash Donna and Nancy Chase.

Gene Wyatt Cheshire Sam Wyatt Stephen Springfield J. C. Wyatt Pomeroy Vernon Alvis Canton Clarence Wyatt Barbara Sue Ripley W.va Charles Willie Zanesville Faye Lambert Kathryn Wyatt Ash Dayton Donna Nancy Chase Columbus

Weekend guests travel across states to visit relatives

Dayton residents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth South visited their in law family Mr. and Mrs. W. H. South in Dayton. St Albans West Virginia guest Barbara Chapman with Mrs. Raymond Chapman stayed with Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Carl. Other families from Cleve Cleveland Canton Newark Huntington Clearwater Cincinnati join for the July Fourth holiday visiting relatives.

Kenneth South Dayton Mr. South W. H. South Raymond Chapman Barbara St. Albans W.va B. E. Carl Fred Swarvel Butternut Ave Norrell Fairchild Max Manning

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Middleport Social Notes Meigs County Court House Tracy Whaley David Entsminger 2Nd Ave Midleport Church of Christ MONEY Widdleport Personals Willis Grueser Linda Poole Charles Winebrenner Jeannette Grueser Bucyrus Linda Eunice Poole George Reynolds Cuyahoga Falls Craig Reynolds Charles Ludwig Lillie Grimm Evans Market Terry Gallagher Charlestown Dennis Gallagher Main St W. R. Garber Akron Ruth Garber S. Second Ave Gene Harris Rittman Robert Harris Harris A. R. Hecox Kenny Jack Fruth Buffalo W. Va Walter Crooks S. Fourth Ave Crooks Point Pleasant New York Central Railroad Dickinson Charles M. Pomeroy Marcus Judson Gregory Versailles Florence Bush Fred Bush Louisville Lucille Smith Iowa City Iowa Mexico William Puller Jackie Ernie Paul Haptonstall William Keith Kincaid Bill Tom Chicago John Kincaid Kincaid Millard Wildermuth Rodney Downing Rehoboth Beach Del William Britton Pomeroy City Hall Peter Klein Wilbur Midkiff Jewell Story Ralph Gilbert Orville Midkiff Nelsonvile Jim Clark Florida Charles Hughes Frank Clark Harold Witham Jim Whitlatch Paul Midkiff Harold Dickson Sally Qeneda Warner Orville Clair Church News of Racine Oes Pomeroy Social Notes Henry Wippel Ted Reed Middleport Church News Pfarr Meigs Titends Conference Pomeroy Personals Knoxo-Arma Meoket Preg Company Meigs Pomeroy Prairie Express Johnny Mack Brown Raymond Hatton Joe Palooka Leon Errol Joe Kirkwood Flyvie Knox Wally Vernon SUN Mon Rio Bing Crosby Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour Temple Middleport William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy John Emery Hillary Brooke Jungle Girl Frances Gifford Tom Neal Wyoming Bend Sue Pomeroy Denver Allan Lane Little Beaver Tom Neal Senmon Jackie Cooper Jackie Coogan Renee Godfres Simon's Market Meat Department Baby Beef BOC Meigs Star Dairy Simon Dan Dee California Liberty Middleport, Ohio Conquest Bill Elliott Red Ryder Cassidy BAR Bill Boyd Gabby” Hayes Russell Hayden Gloria Stewart Bruce Edwards BLUE Virginia Mayo George Brent Tarhan Bey Ann Dvorak J. J. Davis M.D Ohio
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