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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

7

Fire Hits Fair Building in Meigs County

A blaze struck the Fairgrounds building during the Fair era, heavily damaging interiors and belongings of the Meigs County Fair Board. Investigations consider weather and prior renovations, with no entries recorded since the storm. Local committee and state education officials discuss the incident and potential safety measures for the year.

Meigs County Monsey Magned Cultural Society Springs Seite Artes Moses County Patterson Agery Yvonne Marie Hackett Middieport Dolores

Middleport Legion firing squad rehearses for Columbus convention

The Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion firing squad, formed recently, will represent the post at the state convention in Columbus. Joe Young Jr. leads as officer in charge, with new equipment and drills for their third public appearance. The squad also marched in the district convention in Lancaster.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett American Legion Columbus Joe Young, Jr Lancaster

Pair 1 Over To U.S. Marshal

Cam Bell and William Walker both of Pit Pa were released from Meigs County custody to a U.S. marshal Tuesday afternoon. The two minors remained confined. They and two minors were arrested last week by Sheriff Charles Russell in an automobile allegedly stolen from Pittsburgh.

Menus Abbey m. Cambell William Walker Pit Pa Meigs County United States Charles Russell Pittsburgh

Theft Charge Brings 90 Days in J Pomeroy Church Case

The Rev. and Mrs. Arbaugh of Syracuse faced charges in Pomeroy for theft of an automobile from Naomi Baptist Church. James A Arbaugh and W A Genhheimer were accused. seventy five days of the sentence were suspended on good behavior.

Pomeroy EF. Robinson James A. Arbaugh W. A. Genhheimer Syracuse Sonarieg Africa Will ‘Arbaugh Naomi Baptist Carl Lawhorm

Birth of a Daughter for Snider Family in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Charles R Snider announce the birth of a daughter Charlotte Romana on Saturday July 9 at the Snider residence. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles F Snider of Pomeroy Route. Great grandmother is Mrs Ollie Stowe of Pomeroy Route 3. The couple also has three sons, Charlie, Marion and Ricky.

Middleport Rally and Lake Picnic Highlight Local News

Monday night meetings across eight communities produced strong turnout at Bailey's Lake with about 188 attendees near Graveh. Funeral services for Beecher Kew drew out-of-town visitors. a Florida birth, a death at birth for Curtis Bradford’s son, and a large Middleport business club picnic concluded the period with 38 attendees and guest speakers from Iowa, Ohio and Kentucky.

Middleport Mus Bailey's Lake Graveh Ray Beecher Kew

Nine Foot Python For Sale At Very Low Price

Melbourne man faces sheriff s sale while refusing to touch one item in a defunct case. A deficiency decree was obtained against a man living in Malabar as payment terms were discussed. A hospital visit and family care are noted with Emma Gotshail also ill. Harold Day and Victor Gotshail stayed at a Ball O Bryan farm near Johnstown.

Melbourne Malabar Dexteatsehall Mabel Swan Carpenter Rutland Mr. Gotshail Emma Iil Charles Gotehall Harold Day Victor Ball O Bryan Johnstown

Pomeroy Warns on Garbage Dumping Prosecutions

Reports of garbage dumping in Pomeroy prompted Mayor E F Rob Sion to warn that dumping in any location within the village will be prosecuted. The mayor called for residents to report violations and emphasized strict enforcement.

Pomeroy Sapien

Marriage Announcement in Middleport for Ruth Taylor and George Strain Jr

Middleport announces the marriage of Ruth Taylor to George A Strain Jr by Mr and Mrs Leonard Taylor at Oakwood Methods Enured. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with illusion veil, graduated Middleport High School and attended an art school in Pittsburgh.

Middleport Ruth Taylor George A. Strain, Jr Leonard ‘Taylor Taylor Champion Ave Columbia Strain George A. Strain Powell Middleport High School Pittsburgh Tech

North Amert writer and social notes from Midwestern event

Fragmented OCR lists names and relationships from a social column. Mentions Roach Mir guests and honeymoons, Beavor Strait residents at home on Third Avenue Calumet, Judy Jordan among relatives, and several families including Hayes Rathbers Fowler Wood Kitts Miller Sayre and Smith. Lacks clear dates or cohesive narrative.

North Amert Roach Mir Huttman-Woite Ana Mow Roy Perce Beaver Strait Calumet Judy Jodan Laow Ralph Jor Ant Dente Neng Cola I Mary LaPrver Hensley Covanion Beacon Meadows Fers J A Hayes Ren "Sherdane Ally” Rathbers Clarina Fowler Woods Jeckie Lee Kitts Cork Columbus Ter Slaw

Athens Mess engix Wednesday 1965 Moose Give Program Pomeroy

A Friday dance and program will be presented at Odd Fellows Hall with a fight and a movie She invites audience members at no charge.

Athens Odd Fellows Hall Mere

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