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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

2

TB Association Plans Chest X Ray Campaign in Pomeroy

The Meigs County TB Association targets a house to house chest X ray push in Pomeroy with a mobile unit visiting Aug 22 to Aug 31. The drive, in cooperation with Meigs General Hospital and Health Department, aims to surpass last year’s 3350 screenings across the county.

TB Association Pomeroy Meigs County Pomtroy Cooperatith Meigs Count Department of Health Ud Meigs General Hospital

Crash Kills Carl Hill in Rutland Area

Carl Woodrow Till died in an automobile accident yesterday. He was brought to the Rawtin Funeral Home with services planned at Mission Charen Rutland. Survivors include his wife and several children. No details of the crash were released. The deceased was the son of Mr and Mrs Hof. Lawrence Reed and others are mentioned as former Midd residents.

Beabee Carl Woodrow Till Rawtin Mission Charen Rutland Kanal Miles Cemetery Lawrence Reed

Pomeroy Society Daughters Hold District 13 Gathering

The Pomeroy Society Daughters of America District 13 held its annual meet at Middleport Park with Margaret C. Kistler named to lead, and district deputy Raith Wakely and other officials represented from Marietta Gallipolis and beyond. A sunset circle and prayers followed a 3 PM service led by Rev Date Th. Raitt, with local deputized members listed. visitors included guests from multiple councils and states amid a weekend of family visits and hospital news.

Pomero Impos Club Divrict 13 Daughters of ‘America Middleport Rowauide Park Gufdle Margaret L. Kistler Margaret C. Kistier Logan Raith Wakely Marietta Counci Pribble Wilson Gallipo Tie Istate Newt Kexington Lucille Mayes Galligolin Ethel Arbaugh Forest Rose Tuppers Plains Norah Taylor American Rose Council Little Hocking Reeta Hopkins Belle Prairie Heipre Erma Cleland Chester Edith Sauer Cherry Middleport Preda Green Cincinati Agen Rock Springs Metev Raitt Te Meo Mr Raitt Wiliam Giobe Marvin Mart Bet Fur Miron Netaaling Me. Raat

Auxiliary 10 Meeting At Woodman Hall

Auxiliary to the Railroad Trainmen will meet at Woodman Hall Mid deport. Ten new ten will be tinted. Gussie Johnson, second vice president of the fourth district of Indiana, will be present for the meeting. OMEROY Mrs William Fish ner hosted Twin City Card Club at her Minersville home Friday evening. Mrs Glenn Dill, Mrs Rollin Beare and Mrs Bernice Durst won prizes for the game of 500. Refreshments served by the hostess. Sacred Heart Guild to hold ice cream social at 5 pm Thursday in church auditorium. Homemade ice cream cake and a supper will be provided.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Imeet Woodman Hall Middeport Gussie Johnson Fourth District Indiana Omeroy William Fishner Twin City Sacred Heart ‘Guild

Vomeroy Personal Notes Find Annie Canaday in Dayton Visit

Miss Annie Canaday left Saturday for a few days visit in Dayton with Miss Joan Wilder. Charles Meinhart and his sons of Columbus were weekend guests of his parents, Mr and Mrs Max.

Vomeroy Annie Canaday Satturday Dayton Joan Wildermuth Charles Meinhart and Sons of Columbus Max

Girl Hurt In Collision On Route 124 In Meigs County

Meigs County Sheriff reports a collision Saturday on Route 124 when a car driven by Joe White started up a hill and backed into a westbound car driven by Charles R. Stobart. White, 50, of Mintsville, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after the wreck damaged Stobart's car about $400 and left passenger Mrs June Chancey with minor head and knee injuries. Minor damages occurred Sunday evening on Route 124 in a separate collision between Harold D. Davis and Maurice Durst.

Meigs County Charles Asset Joe White Mintonville Welshtown Hill Charles R. Stobart Middleport Russell

Rev Ratliff Accepts Post In Miami

The Rev Ratliff resigns from Federated Church and will leave for Miami Florida to take the pastorate of Alta Vista church. He holds a Centre College degree and a Presbyterian Seminary degree. The change is effective in early August with a vacation period planned.

Centre College Danfie Rye Presbyterian Cat Lous Thre Fiat Mr. Ratliff Bok Ene

Dr Ellis F Leaves Meigs County for Columbus

Middleport reports Dr Ellis F Ellis leaves Meigs County after a long career of 73 years in the area. The Racine native, retired for three years due to health decline, relocates to Columbus with eldest daughter Grace Ellis a registered nurse and former Cincinnati hospital staff member. Jane and Ruth Ellis also work in Columbus.

Middleport Meigs County Second Ave Columbus Eilis Racine Grace Ellis Cincinnati Jane Ruth Ellis Ellis aBn Sullance

Birth of Son Prompts Legion Meeting in Middleport

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Steenrod adjutant of the Middleport Legion invite members to attend a meeting at the Legion building. Robert Schmoll of Pearl Street announces the birth of a son at Meigs General Hospital. The Schmolls’ other son and daughter are noted. paternal grandparents are listed. Plans include convention attendance and year start details.

St Ton Legion D Post Middleport J. O. Steenrod Robert Schmoll Pearl St Ohio Department James Meigs General Hospital Schmolls Legion Robert Terranis G.O. Schmoll

Post To Meet George Russell Doolittle Jr and Mary Clark

Meeting notices list individuals George Russell Doolittle Jr 24 of Fairview and Mary Clark 17 of Middleport with dates to be determined, plus Paddy Jo Lambert 20 of Middleport and Kenneth Madden 22 of Ashville route 1.

George Russell Doolittle, Jr Fairview Paddy Jo Lambert Middleport Kenneth Madden Ashville Ged Mary Clark

Legion Team Backed by Dealers for Transpolition and Costs

Parsons Ford Galery Searberry, Post 128 officer, announced Legion team backed by dealers for this year. Team includes Harris, Bowles, Nelson, Ivo, Kennedy, Davis, Yeoman, Hennessy, Kelly, Pulling, Whitarch, Wayland. Tournament play at Lancaster underway. Middleport Athens rainout. next Sunday Middleport to Lancaster. Accompanying managers Wilson and Myers support youth program. all players and staff insured by Legion post. Weekly practice schedule posted at community park. LittLe League plays in Rainine this afternoon.

Parsons Harry and Herman Harris James Bowles Robert Nelson Kevih Ivo Kennedy Tommy Davis John Yeoman Robert Hennesy Tom Kelly Charles Pulling You Way Oni Wayland Lancaster Middleport Athens Frank Wilson William Myers Wilson Myers Royals Legion Post

Kansans Claim Same Hometown Talk Reveals Jeopardy

In Hutchinson Kansas a telephone exchange uncovered a social mix up as Evelyn Ross Cotter of Middleport and Mrs Harris of Columbus claimed the same hometown. A Hutchinson society note about Mrs Harris visiting Gene Harris sparked the discovery. Cotter learned that Gene Harris’s wife was Janet Hecox, linking the families from childhood.

Jeapanty Hutchinson Kaw Middleport Harris Columbus Gene Haris Gene Morton Salt Co Evelyn Ross Cotter

County agri agent announces flock totals today and tomorrow

Meigs County agricultural agent C E Blakeslee says events of flocks being apping done include Reid Hart Bur lingham 41 head Clyde White Route 680 50 head S J White Bear Wallow Ridge 4 head Ho

C. E. Blakeslee Meigs County Reid Hart Burlingham Clyde White S.J. White

DamainD OMEROY Damages at Keystone Service Station

A pump at Keystone Service Station on West Main Street sustained about 390 in damages Saturday morning after a driver from Michigan, who remained unidentified, attempted to close the pump.

Keystone W. Main St Michigan

Middleport wedding ties two families in Heath Church service

Miss Padd y Jo Lambert wed George R. Donlittlef Jr in a double ring ceremony at Heath Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Louis A. Banter officiated. The couple and families hosted a reception at the Lambert home. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Athens this fall while he pursues Ohio University studies.

Middleport Paddy Jo Lambert George R.donlittlef Jr Heath Methodist Church Louis A. Banter

Marriage Vows Taken In First Community Church

A detailed society notice records the Saturday afternoon marriage of Miss Janice Lenore Pow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ate Powell, to Thom Livingston Hebble, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hebble. The ceremony at First Community Church featured a gown of lace and satin with a fingertip veil, officiated by Burkhart. Bridesmaid Diane and Sharon Davis attended. reception followed at the church. The bride, a Grandview High School and Ohio University alumna, worked at Jane Hopkins Hospital. Hebble, a Terrace Park native, attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Otterbein College, served in Germany, now a student. Several local residents and relatives are listed as guests and attendees.

Winneni Ringe Janice Lenore Pow Mike Ate Ben Powell Nora Bradeford Rutland Thom Livingston Hebble Howard B Hebble Terrace Park Ohio Ghafeh Columbity Burkhart W. Rex Davis Alice Louise Powell Davis Euchaiis Steph Diane Axis Nilereen Sharon ‘Davis Max Grandview High School Ohio University Jaina Hopkins Jane Hopkins Hospital Hes Sear Malt County Worcester, Polytechnic Institute Melt Germany Otterbein

Hospital Notes Across Mount Street Area Reveal Births

A list of names and places appears to record births and medical notes across Holzer Mount St Mai and related facilities. Entries include Mrs Margery Barrett Trimble Route Mrs Maude Warner Gloucester Route, Mr and Mrs Floyd Jenkins Wellton, and others from Nelsonville to Gallipolis. The item notes lodge activities in Nelsonville with installation of officers and upcoming meetings.

Mount St. Mai Hospital William Backus Alle Joseph Barrett Trimble Margery Barrett Maude Warner Glouster Joan Glenn Buchtel Thomas Medllon New Floyd Jenkins Wellton James Hartley Wellston Henry Kiesling Gallipapis Samuel Ketts Nelsonville Land Stanley Smathers Nelson

Recklessness Pleads Guilty in City Court Adds Fine

Vaughn admitted recklessness in a city court session with Mayor Earl Hilleary on Saturday night. He received a fifteen dollar fine after his car was badly damaged in a collision caused as he approached a green light and briefly diverted attention to a highway signal. Police report notes bumper damage to the car ahead.

Earl Hilleary Vaughn

Weisbach Family and Local Subjects Highlight House Journal

The house organ features the Weisbach family and various local items. It includes photos of the local project, stray dogs serving as mascots, and Francis J O Neill with two assistants Jack Whyte and Paul Le Curry. O Neill resides in Chicago and the note mentions a Chicago flight encounter with a companion.

Weisbach We ‘Corporation Francis J O Neill Jack Whyte Paul le’ Curry

Pool Gets New Clock at Telsonville Pool

A new large illuminated electric clock was installed Sunday afternoon at the Telsonville pool by C. D. Crawford and donated by Sylvania Electric Products. The clock will be visible from nearly all areas of the pool as youths reportedly lose track of time, upsetting parents who funded the change.

Telsonville C. D. Crawford Sylvania Electric Pro Crewford

Tea to honor retiring Mother Lidwina at Mount St. Mary

The Guild plans a tea on the hospital’s second floor this month to honor Mother Lidwina, superior at Mount St. Mary, who will retire later in the week and leave for Stella Niagara New York. She was administrator since July 1949 and was given a second term before rules limit to two terms. Her successor will be appointed by the provincial council with a new assignment.

Mother Lidwina Mount St. Mary Stella Niagara N. Y Lidwina

John C. Davis Dies at 72 in Athens

John C. Davis 72 a retired coal miner from New Straitsville died in Athens Saturday noon of bronchial pneumonia. Survived by his wife Fanny three sons Harry New Straitsville Arthur Columbus James Newark and three daughters Mrs Lillian Toledo Mrs Dorothy and Mrs Freda Klouse Columbus nine grandchildren two great grandchildren. Friends may call at home before services at 2 p.m at the Baptist Church with Owen Plumley officiating. Burial will be in New Straitsville cemetery.

Em Oinassoville John Davis New Straitsville Athens Fanny Harry Arthur Columbus James Newark Lillian Toledo Dorothy Freda Klouse Baptist Church Owen Plumley New Straitsville Cemetery

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Dean Barnitz Carl Hill Mous K&m Klocs Mike Mude Pomeroy Society Renets Mesmnar Mra H. F. Boney New York Theo Smith Joy Susie Mr. Smith Harry P. Smith Mount Vernon Hospital William J. Dursters Virgil Roush Wendell Betzing William. Bentz Portland Craig Smith Ray George Virgil Glaze Huntington W. Va Ue Veterans Iow Bentz Wolfe Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Mrs. Fisner Briday Oldsmobile Karr & van Zandt Motor Sales Quality Pomeroy Rev. Ratliff Miami Dr. Ellis Meigs AIO Bernard D. Wolft Gordon Woice Legion Team Feeney-Bennett Juntos Jiemy” Parsopa Ford Galery I Searberry Alletie Oificer Post 128 Damaindomeroy Middleport Society Aieport Donita Lambert Diane Reichman Walter Harris Lawrence Bing Dootitte Dootittie Mid-leport High School Doolittle Fairview Park Navy Ohio Uniersity Norman Cleveland Mert Zimmer Loger Smith Minuteport Personals Mra. Macx Oachner Florida Orlando Daytona Beach Elmer Burns Beverly Jack Lewis Sandra Robert Riggs Dale Jacobs Cecil Huffman Manley Riggs Gertrude Riggs Charley Hughes Ang Tem Tartey Garvin Grant St Fred’ Shiret Bradbury Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Robert Harris Cuarene Dillard Grace McAvoy Vroomahs Satur Oller Luke Lucas Joe Andrews Ted Afimer Ie Cheshire Surat James Gettles of Medical Ire Gum Reeves Seuomone Mire Virgina I. Dishong Siren Cunningham Dourt Garis Staten Mutfeld Desale Keels Saran Hunt Ewington Ates AH. Waugh Wellton i Tinogene Massie Northup Sir A. Beard B. Myers Ironton John Finney Gallipus Donna Garnes Bidwell Lau Fel Oscar Cunningham Patriot Stratham Murray Cove Stanley Belvie Crown City Wargreat P. McNeal Tre Taylor John B. Winkler Ash‘on Houston Kanau‘Wiliam 1A Elmo ‘Thompson Point Pleasant Jane Powell Nellie]warts Lewis Fife My Minturn Burl Burnheimer Robert Downard Will Henry Cers Valley Lodge Knights Fiasom Jos Starling Bowen Buechtel Dayor Parl Hilleary Ite Zemo W. Vo Liberty Theatre Sumatra Jett Chandler Marilyn Maxwell Anthony Quinn Susan Hall Pomeroy Bend Theatres Virginia Mayo Jack Falance Pier Angeli Ted Sterling Hayden Arthur Frame Starshall Thompson E “Young AT John C. Davis Worthington Decorators 2Nd Ave
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