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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1956

Page

2

Former Pet Draws Crowds at Zoo

Patsy the 15 year old ringtail monkey from Middleport now at Columbus Zoo captivates locals. Beloved by Charles Wayland and neighbors, Patsy wandered freely near the park, often returning home. The story notes her bond with the family and her camera shy nature as fans recall her greetings.

Middleport Patsy Charles Wayland Columbus Zoo Waylands South America Charles Wayland Park

Administrators Named In Four Probate Appointments

Meigs County probate court appoints Fultz as administrator of the estate of Henry Gus Singer of Chester Township and Lina Detzel of Syracuse. Bessie Slaughter named administratrix of Wilson Slaughter’s estate in Leart Township. Freda Wyatt named administratrix de bonis non of Jennie E. Allen’s estate in Lebanon Township.

Romeaux Bernard V. Fultz de Bonis Henry Gus Singer Chester Township Fultz Lina Detzel Syracuse Meigs County Bessie A. Slaughter Wilson Slaughter Letart Township Freda Wyatt de Bonis Non Jennie E. Allen Lebanon Township

Lodge Plans For Sign At Middleport Castle Hall

Fides Lodge 210 Middleport members discussed placing a sign on their castle hall subject to the building owner’s approval. Paul Haptonstall presided as new chancellor commander. The group also talked about observing Highway Courtesy Month in August, a continuation of a three year inter lodge project.

Fides Lodge 210 Middleport Castle Hall K of P Paul Haptonstall United States Canada Haptonstall

Waltonians Meet At Chester Farm Soiree

Izaak Walton League of America members meet at 7 p.m. Monday on a Chester area farm under a neighbor themed program. A brief business session precedes dinner for members and guests.

Pomeroy — Meigs Charter Izaak Walton League of America Chester

Governor Visits Rotary Pomeroy Church News

Governor visits Pomeroy and lists church schedules across multiple congregations. From Syracuse EUB to Church of Christ and Laurel Cliff Free Methodist, weekly services, Sunday schools, morning worship, and evening evangelistic programs are outlined with pastors and times.

Pomeroy Church News

Middleport People Attend Sev en Wonders in Ohio and More

Middleport residents and relatives traveled to Cincinnati for a Seven Wonders of the World event. The Waylands' grandson Ricky Powell visited from Columbus, and Ralph Pratt joined Gallipolis friends for a river cruise. Church notices list services across many local congregations and a Rotary gathering features Dr. M. R. Patterson of Marietta as district governor.

Ana Srs. Svorman Wayland Charles Cincinnati S. E. Williams D. B. Hartinger William B Thomas New York City Richard Grogan John Hoyt Colgate-Rochester Seminary C. E. Hoyt First Presbyterian Church Middleport Federald Church Pomeroy Howard E. Ruppelt Bartels Frank Cheesebrew American Legion Cleveland Cheesebrew Heath Methodiist Church Lancaster Eudell David Xonkright Kenneth Murray Edward McComas Robert Hennesy Eric Chambers Vera Covert Barbara Betty Covert Evelyn Gibbons Christine Coats Sandra Brewington Mary Carol Swanson

Retail Sales Down in Meigs County Period

Meigs County weekly treasurer Roger W. Tracy reports sales tax receipts for the week ending July 7 totaled 3986.18 dollars, down from 4678.86 dollars for the same period last year. In feigs County Common Pleas court Sylvia Marie Dowell is granted a divorce from Benjamin Leonard Dowell and custody of four minor children, with Judge Cedric W. Clark presiding.

Pomeroy Meigs County Roger W.tracy Sylvia Marie Dowell Benjamin Leonard Dowell Feigs County Common Pleas Court Cedric W. Clark

Suit Filed For $1500 In Meigs County Court

POMEROY W T Utsinger of Rutland has filed suit for 1500 alleging money owed on a promissory note. Defendants named include E J Lusher Luther United States Rutland Gas Co Rutland Fuel Co and E A Pola. The case rests in Meigs County Common Pleas Court with several parties listed.

Pomeroy W. T. Utsinger Rutland Meigs County Whelmman Pleas Court E. J. Lusher Luther United States Lusher Rutland Gas Co Oldland Fuel Co

Middleport Social Notes Compiled Meeting and Picnic Highlights

Middleport reports from the Mary Shrine and White Shrine groups include a recent Noble Prophetess and Associate Watchman gathering at Lake Hope with officers elected, Mrs Hawkins chosen president, and a Busy Bee Class picnic at Roadside Park with 31 attendees. Guests included Sylvia Tovey, Doris White, and children Michael Bratton, Sandra Miller, Tommy Leonard, Bernard and Debra Lyons.

Middleport Stewart Hawkins Shepherds Noble Prophetess White Shrine of Jerusalem White Shrine of Jerusalem Association Lake Hope Hawkins C. J. Rhodes C. P. Bradbury First Baptist Church E. L. Hughes Raymond Luman Sylvia Tovey Detroit Doris White Akron

Middleport church listings outline weekly services

Local church notices list pastors and service times for several congregations, including Church of Christ Fred I Gardner morning worship at 10:30 and evening sermons, Heath Methodist Raymond Konkright with 10:30 service, First Baptist C E Hoyt at 10:15, First Presbyterian H E Ruppelt at 10:30, Syracuse Presbyterian with 9:30 Sunday school and 7:30 service, Mt Moriah Baptist N D Borden at 10:30, Church of the Nazarene Robert Styers at 10:30 and 7:30 with youth events, Church of Christ in Union Guy Sayre at 7:30, Salvation Army led by Rev Jack Shaw with fill-in captain in Cincinnati.

Corcus Syracuse Church of the Rone M. C. Larimore NYPS Church of Christ Donald Seevers Endeavor Got Cherry Sts N. W. Jenks Chester House of Prayer Edmond Life Laurel Clit Free Methodist Harold C. Doster Reedsville Keno Hemlock Grove Trinity Lutheran Pickenscher Danville Pilgrim Holiness W. V. Gilkerson Little Hocking Evangelical Alethodist—Bible School Hysell Run Free Methodist Harry Bates Father John Turel Federated Waldo J. Bartels Jesus First Baptist Ralph C. Zandel Waldor Bartels Federated Church Foster Home United Methodist Eugene Brown Christian Science Laurel Run Earl Miller Seventh-Day Adventist Dav Hall Butternut St Eldser F. Cadle Alfred Methodist R M. Grove Dinsmore Boyles Fred I. Gardner Heath Methodist Raymond Konkright Lancaster Institute C. E. Hoyt First Presbyterian H. E. Ruppelt Chris Syracuse Presbyterian Moriah Baptist N. D. Borden

PTA Covers Town For Bond Issue Vote

Middleport residents canvass door to door in support of a 971000 school bond issue to fund a new elementary building and an addition to the high school. If approved, state aid of 165000 would be eligible, with displays in The Shoe Box windows and plans by architect C D Camden of Marietta.

Middleport Parent Teacher Association Danville William Gifford Holzer Hospital Mohler Leading Creek Pearl Street C. D. Camden Marietta

Haven Theatre in New Haven West Virginia

A brief notice places the Haven Theatre location in New Haven, West Virginia. The fragment lists the venue name and city without additional details or events.

A Fun Night Suppers and Secrets at Racine High School

The Racine Alumni Association hosts a supper Saturday evening at Racine High School from 5 30 to 7 30 p m followed by an Ive Got a Secret program with Rev John Elwood Racine Methodist pastor as master of ceremonies The panel will include Mrs Emma Salser Mrs Marie Roush and Hilton Wolfe among others.

Racine High School Racine Alumni Association John Elwood Racine Methdist Emma Salser Marie Roush Hilton Wolfe

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