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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1957

Page

7

Two Drivers Given Lecture by Mayor

Mayor C. C. Fisher addressed two drivers, urging careful driving to avoid accidents. Ralph Keefer of Albany Route 3 was fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center after an early morning collision, while Charles Carmichael of Middleport was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop within an assured clear distance.

Middleport C. C. Fisher Ralph Keefer Albany W. R. Davis Letart Davis West Virginia

Carman Rites Held Monday

Funeral services for Walter Carman aged 74 were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. L M Mohrhoff officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove cemetery. Music by Fritz Buck. Pallbearers included Raymond Carman Albert Beal Alfred Shahan George Zeigler Elwyn Yost and Charles B Stout. Out of town mourners listed from Columbus Gahanna Obetz Can an Winchester Mt Dora Florida and Point Pleasant.

Pomeroy Couple Plans Move to Cleveland for Teaching

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ruth and children Robert and Roberta Jane of Cincinnati visited Mrs. Ruth's father J. H. Eastman. They will relocate to Cleveland soon where both will teach in the coming school year.

Robert J. Ruth Robert Roberta Jane Cincinnati Ruth J. H. Eastman Cleveland

Meigs County Fair Schedule Set for August 13 Through 17

Meigs County Fair opens August 13 at Rocksprings Fairgrounds with no gate admission until August 14. Events include pony and horse judging, 4-H and junior exhibits, harness racing, horse pulling, tractor pulling, a Midwestern Hayride show featuring Bonnie Lou, a Jersey show, and a county fireworks display to close on August 17.

Pomeroy Meigs County Allen ©. Hill Fair Board Rocksprings Hill Clyde Rogers Town and Country Department Ohio Council of Churches Cincinnati Bonnie Lou Big Bend Minstrel Association Racine Volunteer Fire Department

Legion Delegation To Attend Convention In Cincinnati

Feeney-Bennett Post of the American Legion plans a large state convention delegation in Cincinnati from July 18 to 21. The firing squad will lead the march with District 8 unit, which earns a special honor for membership. A meeting tonight at 8 in the Legion Hall will discuss travel plans and list delegates including Lewis Long and Roscoe Fife.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Cincinnati District 8 Legion Hall Lewis Long Roscoe Fife Charles A. Bradbury Henry Clatworthy Lee Smith Ted Chapman Lewis H. Sauer Don Roach Robert Tewksbury Paul Haptonstall William Fee James Clatworthy

Middleport Women Socials Highlight Outdoor Meetings

Middleport area notes record Group 1 of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church meeting at Middleport Roadside Park. Guests included families of members. planners were Mrs Joe Bailey and Mrs Myron Miller. A children’s recreation period followed supper.

Middleport Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church Joe Bailey Myron Miller Howard E. Ruppelt Donald Lowerys Patty George Lowerys and Son Paul Haptonstalls Billy Edith Everett Bachners Connie Karen Joe Baileys Harold Sauers Lewis Sauers George Lois Ann Carolyn Russell Gale Hysells Sandra Mary K. Brickles Roscoe Fifes Cheryl David Rodney Sauers Rodney Cinda Charlotte Perrin Beverly Myron Millers Jimmy Lucy Gregg Judy William Morris Susan Michael Fanie Erlewine Jean Lama Ernest Jones Carol Jean Columbus Russell Lyons Carroll Ann

Love Joy Circle hears devotion and mission reports

Excerpts from You're Greater Than You Think were read by Mrs. James Pullen during an opening devotional at the Love Joy Circle of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Raymond Luman's home. Reports covered booklet distribution to hospitals, services at the county infirmary, aid to a German family, and upcoming Baptist Associational meeting in Rio Grande.

Middleport James Pullen Love Joy Circle B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Raymond Luman S. Second Ave County Infirmary L. D. Diles Milton Hood First Baptist Church Circle James Sauders C. H. Wise, Jr Luman Lawrence Bing Wise Faye Mayer Alton Harrison Boyer Souders del Fife Diles Hood Janice Lyman Shirley Mealey Gallipolis Michael Bratton

Pig roast at Ura Swisher farm draws CAP guests

CHESHIRE Sunday night more than 20 area residents attended a barbecue at the Ura Swisher farm. Middleport guests included Howard Dailey Anna Howell Martha Howell Jerry Pullen and Emmet Shuler. A previous CAP group picnic featured homemade ice cream and cake and the Fourth of July grounds cleanup followed.

Middleport Ura Swisher Farm Cheshire Howard Dailey Anna Martha Howell Jerry Pullen Emmet Shuler CAP Swisher Farm Meigs County

Meter receipts listed for Pomeroy week ending July 13

Parking meter collections for the week ending Saturday July 13 totaled 229 dollars according to a report by John McKenzie meter patrolman.

Pomeroy John McKenzie

Men of the class host ham burger fry at park

Middleport men of the class acted as chefs for a Homebuilders of the Middleport Church of Christ outdoor supper at New Haven Park last night. An informal discus followed the meal.

Middleport

Hamm Family Picnic At Syracuse Roadside Park

Pomeroy report notes the Hamm family and relatives from Minesville Lancaster Toledo Columbus and Chester gathered at Syracuse Roadside Park for the annual Hamm Family Picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Hamm Del mar Hamm and son Jimmy Racine Dana Hamm Dora Hamm Clarence Grueser Albert Hamm William Hamm and family Barbara JoAnn Jim Lenora Louise Gary Louise among others.

Jim Barbara JoAnn Toledo Roger Grueser Columbus Samuel Michael Gary Lenora Louise Chester

Drew Webster Post To Have Police Duty

Drew Webster Post American Legion will police the 94th Meigs County Fair. Eight to ten members needed during busy hours, with two on duty midnight to 7 a.m. Sheriff Robert Hartenbach pledged aid. Meeting covered William Girard case as Legion convention issue. Committees named. colors presented. thirty members attended.

Hill Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Paul Casci Cedric Clark Frank Vaughan C. J. Rhodes E. Roush Frank Cheesebrew J. M. Thornton Brook Sayre

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