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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1964

Page

8

Bus trip arranged for Meigs County to Billy Graham Crusade

Arrangements are set for a 38 passenger Meigs County group to ride a chartered bus to the Billy Graham Ohio Crusade in Columbus. Depart from Middleport First Baptist Church at 4 p.m. with no en route stops. Rev. Donald Boone leads the group with a waiting list and planned group singing.

Columbus Billy Graham International League Baseball Stadium Middleport First Baptist Church Donald Boone Middleport Boone Ralph Zandel Pomeroy

Two Divorce Actions and Judgment Suit Filed in Meigs Court

Two divorce actions and a companion suit to collect a prior judgment were filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Charles W. Morris seeks a divorce from Linda Morris, a minor, and Polly Orender seeks a divorce from Glen Orender. The case also names Transamerica Insurance Co and U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co as plaintiffs against M L French, Grave V Franch, and Citizens’ National Bank, alleging a January 27 judgment of 10138.60 in the U S District Court and requesting the bank to bring bonds or other property into court and sell enough to satisfy the judgment and costs.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Charles W. Morris Middleport Linda Morris Polly Orender Harrisonville Glen Orender Transmerica Insurance Co U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co Columbus M. L. French Grave V. Franch Citizens’ National Bank U. S. District Court Southern District of Ohio

Family picnic notices and social visits across towns

An itemized social column lists Ryger Matthews Spaulding Elkins Canter Casto Swisher Ward Bradbury and others visiting relatives in Columbus Pomeroy Hartford and Langsville. It also notes the Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club annual family picnic set for 6 pm Tuesday at Middleport Roadside Park.

David Matthews Phyllis Spaulding Forked Run Tony Elkins Eugene Thomas Willie Fraley Columbus Frank Canter Arthur Casto Deffie Swisher Ada Ward Wendell Bradbury Richard Roy Thaxton Campaign Joe Fields Pomeroy Pete Fields Hartford W. Va Virgil Wamsley John Gibbs Rene Rupe Lawrence Rupe Langsville Glenn Rupe Huntington Dennis Spires Middleport Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club

Local Residents Share Meals and Vacations Across States

New Haven residents report family visits and travel plans. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe moved to Beverly where Wolfe works, while they hosted and dined with friends including Mr. and Mrs. Chisler. Others visit relatives in Niagara Falls and Wellsburg, and vacationing families travel to Myrtle Beach and Blackwater Falls.

New Haven John Wolfe 4Th St Beverly Wolfe William Chisler William C. Gibbs Betty Kelly Emo Wood Evans Steak House Gallipolis James Mack Niagara Falls Sabestian Tedesco Gary Ralph Sayre Ralphie Timmy Myrtle Beach S. C Carroll Adams, Jr Bruce B. J. Howard Mike Lakeside Robert Curtis Blackwater Falls W. Va Gordon Johnson Harold Johnson Cheryl Robert Tennant Florence Lorrie Wellsburg Richard Athey Family of Columbus

Ice Cream Social Set At Bradbury

MIDDLEPORT An ice cream social will be held on the Bradbury school lawn July 18. The Bradbury PTA sponsors the event chaired by Mrs. Robert Morris with Mrs. John Jeffers on the committee. Serving begins at 4 p.m.

Middleport Bradbury School Bradbury Pta Robert Morris John Jeffers Wilbur Theobald PTA

Seven Candidates Barred for Missing Expense Reports

Seven candidates in Meigs County missed filing expense accounts from the May primaries with the Board of Elections. The seven ineligible period spans five years and includes Central Committeemen hopefuls from both parties. Individuals named are Frank H. Rise, William C. Cundiff, William M. Wells, Herman Marshall Sr, Reva Beach, Doris Darst, and Glen Thompson.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board of Elections Frank H. Rise William C. Cundiff William M. Wells Herman Marshall Reva Beach Doris Darst Glen Thompson

Broadway to Welcome Satirical Show From The Committee

New York reports a West Coast satire headlining Broadway next autumn produced by Arthur Cantor who helped bring the Second City troupe to fame. The Committee, six players and one musician, will stage the brash topical lampoon in a fresh Broadway run.

New York Broadway Arthur Cantor

Zella Mae Handley Marries Larry Ennis

Miss Zella Mae Handley and Larry Charles Ennis wed in a double ring ceremony June 1 at the Handley home. Rev. Clecle Marten officiated. The couple, Albany High School graduates, reside in Chatfield where Ennis works.

Zella Mae Handley Larry Ennis Carpenter Larry Charles Ennis Russell Handley Ennis Charles Ennis Albany Clecle Marten Akron

Middleport Personals Vacation notes and visits compiled

Marilyn Miller Smith and her children Joey and Tim from West Palm Beach are vacationing with her parents. Susie Smith stays with grandparents in Uniontown. Earl Smith joins in two weeks. Bradburys return from Algonac vacation. Vogelsongs assist in care for ill mother in Ports mouth. Fultzs visited Delaware. Heddleston guests of Boone family. Gruesers and White move to new homes. Bachners visit Columbus. Hin kle family returns to McConnellsville after visit. Aleshires return to Dayton. DeFreest and Wilson attend funeral in Rennselaer. Harris visiting father in Columbus. family to return for weekend.

Marilyn Miller Smith Joey Timmy Earl West Palm Beach Fla Gail Miller Susie Smith Uniontown Carl Smith Earl Smith Charles A. Bradbury Suzanne Mary Asa Algonac Mich Everly Vogelsong Portsmouth Allen Knopp John Fultz Anita Marc Delaware Chester Hammond Roy G. Heddleston Marietta Donald Boone Shires Mary DeFreest William K. Wilson Rennsselaer N. Y

Strongs Run Visitors and Local Gatherings Noted

Glimpses of social visits include Strongs Run by Glenna Shulers and families from Lake Toxaway North Carolina vacationing with Ronnie Leach and his parents. Various local relatives hosted days with family members in Columbus Baltimore Ohio Middleport and Pomeroy. Mrs William Reynolds of 106 State Street was hospitalized at Meigs General Hospital after illness.

Glenna Shuler Strongs Ronnie Leach Lake Taxawana N. C Leach Joe Leach Alva Rife Bertha Rife Marlin Rife James Russell Columbus Wayne Oxyer Kim Kelley James Conkle Charles Wagener Thomas Fork Clarence Searls Terry Squire Taylor Baltimore Walter Underwood Marjorie Grogan Sue Ann Larry Middleport Pearl Searls Ray Pomeroy William Reynolds State St Meigs General Hospital

Councilors Install Officers for Chester Council Daughters

Mrs Ross Cleland installed officers for Chester Council Daughters of America during a Wednesday meeting at the hall. New officers are President Clarence Neutzling, Vice President Henry Spencer, Secretary Larry Wolfe, Treasurer Eldon Krauter, Sentinel Marion Wood, Flower Chairman Norman Frederick, and Publicity Chairman Arvil Holter. Hostesses Hattie Frederick Milo Biggs and Oscar Weber served refreshments to 21 members and one guest Elizabeth Wickham.

Pomeroy Ross Cleland Chester Council Daughters of America Clarence Neutzling Henry Spencer Larry Wolfe Eldon Kraueter Marion Wood Sentinel Norman Frederick Arvil Holter Cleland Hattie Frederick Milo Biggs Oscar Weber Elizabeth Wickham

Jaycees Name Committees For New Year In Pomeroy

Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce met at Pomeroy City Hall to name committee heads for the new year. Project planning was discussed and the activation committee will review Jaycees activities on Friday evening. Immediate past president Lloyd Blackwood presented Jaycee of the month awards to Ed Bartels Curt McDaniel and Don Quisenberry and the key man award to Don Quisenberry.

Pomeroy Bill Miller Meigs County

Joppa Fellowship Hour Receives Record Book Gift

The Joppa Fellowship Hour presented a record book to the Rev. Freeland Norris on behalf of the Methodist Church. Weekend visitors included families from Mansfield Shade Junction City Rio Grande Nelsonville and Pittsburgh with extended visits and travel notes.

Freeland Norris Joppa Methodist Church Winnie Bailey Bill Hicks Wooster Alice Barnhouse Hobart Day Shade Sharon Janice Jean Baker Bob Hill Linda Mansfield Bob Sanders Debbie Junction City Eileen Brannon Bill Kirkbride Rio Grande Jani Covert Nelsonville Jimmy Brannon Paul Dean Harold Brannon

Federated Church Plans Purchase of Spinet Piano

The Federated Circle at the Federated Church agreed to buy a spinet piano for the church social room. A 6 p.m. covered dish supper and a floral arrangement by Mrs. Phil Williamson decorated the table before the meeting.

Federated Church Phil Williamson

Milk Truck Overturns Causes Minor Damage

An accident on Route 124 east of Racine involved a milk truck driven by William L. McCoy. The vehicle skidded on a wet curve and overturned onto its side. McCoy, age 19, was not injured. Deputy Beegle reported medium damages to the truck.

Pomeroy Racine Robert Beegle William L. McCoy Reedsville McCoy

Meigs County Holders Set Meetings For Weekend

Bricklayers Local 32 will meet at 8 p m Saturday at the hall in Cheshire. Meigs County Pomona Grange plans annual visitation to Vinton County Pomona Grange at 8 p m Monday at Wilkesville High School auditorium. The Meigs County group will present the degree of Pomona, Virgil Atkins deputy master announced.

Bricklayers Local Cheshire Meigs County Pomona Grange Vinton County Wilkesville High School Pomona Virgil Atkins

Joyce Hinds Weds James Payne In Burlingham Ceremony

Burlingham announces the marriage of Joyce Hinds daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Hinds Zanesville to James Payne son of Mrs Freda Payne Carsey and the late Mr Payne Harrisonville. The July 6 ceremony at 830 p m was conducted by Rev Herbert Harris with a white organdy and satin street length dress and a white bible for the bride. A reception followed at the Cowen home and the couple will reside in Portland Oregon.

Burlingham Earl Cowen Joyce Hinds Theo Hinds Zanesville James Payne Freda Payne Carsey Mr. Payne Harrisonville Herbert Harris

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