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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1958

Page

10

Notice to Bidders for Roof Replacement in Stewart Ohio

Sealed proposals are invited by the Rome Canaan School District Board of Education Stewart Ohio for labor and materials to replace a portion of the elementary building roof. Bids due July 11, 1958 at 7:30 PM EST. bids opened by the Clerk. The board may reject any bid. Marguerite R. Campbell, Clerk.

Board of Education Rome-Canaan Stewart Ohio Board of Educaion Marguerite R. Campbell

Legal Notice in Athens County Ohio Real Estate Reform

A. B. Parker et al seek reformation of deeds and quieting title to property in Albany village Athens County Ohio. Names listed include L. S. Searls Clarice Cook and many Lowther heirs with unknown heirs. Defendants must answer by July 28 1958 in Common Pleas Court.

L. S. Searls Latrobe Street Parkersburg West Virginia Clarice Cook Romany Road Lexington Entucky James C. Bowers Granville Lowther Margaret Tewksbury Eliza Smith Frank Lowther William Lowther Nellie Lowther Howard Lowther Bessie Lowther Wayne Searls Perry G. Coe A. B. Parker Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Albany S. R. Beckley Wilkes Street Lot Lot 60 Sarah R. Patterson Jacob Roush Henry Morgan Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray

Middleport Fire Chief Praises Logan Kelley Service

Fire Chief Jack Bechtle commends Mr and Mrs Logan Kelley for years of service to the Middleport fire department. He notes the Kelleys have generated 1776.20 in total sales for the firefighters and 196.76 from 1957 magazine subscriptions. Bechtle says the plan offers about two hundred dollars in gains on subscriptions without extra work.

Middleport Jack Bechtle Logan Kelley Kelleys Bechtle Middleport Firemen

Appointment of Executor for Kate W. Ator Estate

E M Conant of Athens Ohio named Executor of the Estate of Kate W Ator deceased of The Plains Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated July 1 1958 Harold J Rose Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio

E. M. Conant Athens Ohio Kate W. Ator the Plains Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Appointment of James J. Farley as Administrator

Notice that James J. Farley of 61 Sunnyside Drive Athens Ohio is named Administrator of the Estate of Ber tine Farley late of 2 Cable Street Athens Ohio in Athens County. He must present claims within four months. Dated July 7 1958. Harold J. Rose Probate Judge. 7-10-30tw

James J. Farley Sunnyside Drive Athens Ohio Bertine Farley Cable Street City of Athens County Harold J. Rose Said

York Local Board bids to buy 54 passenger bus by July 11 1958

Sealed bids for a 54 passenger school bus meeting state specs will be accepted by the York Local Board of Education until July 11 1958. Bids must include trade in 1953 Dia T 36 passenger bus and be sent to Clerk Bonga Bunting York Ohio.

York Local Board of Education Wayne Dia. T York Bonga Bunting Buchtel Ohio

York Local School District to vote on $1.9 million bonds

Athens County Ohio voters will decide August 19, 1958, on issuing $1.9 million in bonds to acquire and improve school property and build and equip fireproof school buildings. The tax rate is estimated at 5.6 mills, with polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST.

Board of Education York Athens County Ohio Athens Board of Elections E. B. Young, Jr Ray Bobo Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Canaday Chemical Works Butternut Ave

Meigs County Fair introduces new features and events

Plans for Meigs County annual fair progress with new features including a starting gate for harness racing and trotting pony races. An auto thrill show is planned for an evening event and the Big Bend Minstrel Association returns with a traditional blackface performance on Saturday Aug 16 with Olive Ingraham. Rehearsals start July 22.

Meigs County Fair Board Big Bend Minstrel Association Olive Ingraham

Second Ward Women Hold Annual Picnic

The Second Ward Women's Club held its annual picnic Tuesday evening at Middleport Roadside Park. After the picnic the group met at Mrs. Alma Kitchen's home for a social hour. Mrs. John Hannell, president, led the meeting, with Mrs. Vernal Blackwood's traveling prize awarded to Mrs. Clifford Jenkinson.

Pomeroy Second Ward Women’s Club Middleport Alma Kitchen John Hannell Vernal Blackwood Clifford Jenkinson

Camping equipment needed for Middleport scouts trip

Middleport parents night at 7 p.m. in the Boy Scout hall of the public library will review plans for the troop camping trip to Lake Hope later this month. The equipment list includes old iron skillets and Dutch ovens, with Robert Mills and assistants Larry Rice and Gene Coleman coordinating donations.

Middleport Boy Scout Middleport Public Library Lake Hope Robert Mills Larry Rice Gene Coleman Mills

Riding Club Cancels Meeting At Meigs County Fair

The Meigs County Riding Club canceled its August meeting during the fair. President William Downie presided at the Hill home in Flatwoods. Mrs. Downie spoke on sportsmanship in horse shows. Refreshments followed the meeting.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Youth Fellowship Ice Cream Social Planned at Pomeroy Church

The Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church will host an ice cream social from 5 to 8 p m Saturday at the church to raise funds for attending the annual Lancaster camp.

Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church Lancaster

Letart Falls News Notes Highlights Local Visits

Letart Falls neighbors host relatives from Columbus Racine and Lancaster. Visitors include Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Workman and Harold Grimm family, plus numerous cousins and friends from Syracuse Charleston and Pittsburgh. Tomatoes are delivered for Letart Falls Growers Association.

Letart Falls Methodist Sunday School Forked Run Lake Floyd Workman Columbus E. P. Grimm Washington D. H Harold Grimm W. O. Woodyard Betty Lancaster Pat Hill Syracuse Billy Hill George New Haven Charles Tucker F. A. Cadle D. V Clifford Hill Charleston J. P. Burnell Ernest Duffy Mark Duerr Kathy Francis H. B. Powell Don Madaline Cunningham Pete Wolfe J. D. Roush H. P. Grimm W. G. Barnitz Pomeroy Harold Roush Nadine Gavon Roush Piqua Sam

County Firemen Meet Plans Revenue Projects

The Meigs County Firemen's Association gathered in Middleport as 18 members met to discuss money making projects before a social hour with refreshments and television. Joe Beegle presided. hosts were James Daniels, secretary, and Russell Mills. Guest Roy Tracy, Sr. attended.

Middleport Meigs County Firemen’s Association

August Picnic Planned By White Rose Lodge

Plans for an annual August picnic were made Wednesday when the White Rose Lodge in Middleport met at Woodman Hall. Mrs. Hattie Woodard led the meeting and hostesses for the social hour escorted members to the Martin Restaurant for refreshments.

Middleport White Rose Lodge B of Woodman Hall Hattie Woodard L. D. Diles Homer Hartley Edgar Stiles Norris Martin Restaurant

Two Men Arrested Held for Hearings in Fisher Court

In Middleport two men were arrested by local officers and state patrol. George Rupe is charged with a concealed weapon and intoxication while John Lyons faces intoxication charges. They are held in jail to await hearings in Mayor C. O. Fisher's court.

Middleport C. O. Fisher George Rupe John Lyons

Birthday dinner honors Warner hosts in local home

Mrs. Laura Leifheit visited Athens sister Mrs. Lucy Strohmeyer and stayed with relatives in Glouster. Guests of honor at a birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Warner’s home were Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Charles Hysel. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Warner, sons Jimmy and Johnny, Charles Hysell and Gene Hysell.

Laura Leifheit Lucy Strohmeyer Athens Glouster Dayton Warner Warner Charles Hysel Dale Warner Jimmy Johnny Charles Hysell Gene Hysell

Farm Bureau Council Talks Farm Legal Problems

Farm Bureau Council Three A met at the Parker home with Harry Guthrie presiding. Mrs. Harry Pickens led the discussion on Legal Problems of Farmers. The next meeting will be the annual picnic at Mrs. Harry Pickens' home.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Council Three-A Wilbur Parker Harry Guthrie Harry Pickens

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Woodrow Holley William O. Rowland Sarah Penrod Vinton Brown State of Said County Road William G. Rowland Rowland & Rowland Chief Lauds Logan Kelleys Public Service Safety Franz Woodworth Public Service Safety City Athens National Bank United States Federal Reserve Aero Belie Pies Ab Hank Provatese United’ States Acceus Sethe Eeeween Gapetina Asekestee I. L. Beaty Do Ochentehy Cc. L. Beaty Cashier Wolfe Gill Ratory Publi Commission Impiros Bend Racine Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital Cincinnati Dinah Shore Eddie Foy, Jr Evelyn Fick Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Letta Spencer Mary Korn Breezy Heights A. R. Knight Alice Robeson New Orleans Leslie F. Fultz Pomeroy Farmers Bank and Savings Co Edna Schoenleb Elma Russell Second Ward Department Store Coats A. R. Hayman Ewing Main ST Elberfelds Capital Finance Corp Kal Hindy Mgr 2Nd St Nelsonville Columbus St Gerald Forbes Mer Gallipolis 2Nd Ave R. A. Bob McCammon Mar Logan W. Main St L. E. May, Mar Coleman Camp Stores Thermos
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