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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1960

Page

5

New Officers Installed at Drew Webster Post 39

Leroy Kuntz installed officers for the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion in a Monday night meeting at the post home. Paul Casci presented the annual financial report as Frank Vaughan, outgoing commander, thanked members and recapped post highlights. Ladies Auxiliary members attended and were served refreshments by Mickey Williams.

Pomeroy Leroy Kuntz Eighth District Drew Webster American Legion Paul Casci Frank Vaughan Ladies Auxiliary Mickey Williams

Plant Closure Tied to Economic Pressure

The Pur-0-Lator Products Co. plant opened here three years ago will shut down due to ongoing economic pressures.

Pur-0- Lator Products Co

Pomeroy Area Families Vacationing and Visiting

Pomeroy residents and relatives travel to Virginia Beach Columbus area Nazarene events and horse roundups are noted as long list of visits. Families including Sauer Bryans Ludwig Kline Crooks Bartlett Brown Holmes and Ruschel are mentioned with destinations Columbus Willard Lake White and Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus.

Jackson Gene Crooks Camp Arrowhead Walter Crooks Clyde Bartlett Columbus Central Ohio District Conference of the Nazarene Church Middleport Maxine Arnold Susanna Mary Avumiller Arnold Atlanta John Aumiller Stan J. L. Petty E. V. Adams A. B. Ginden Louise Petty Hartford W. Va Harold Holmes Edward Grindley Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Central District Assembly Holmes Willard Victor Brown Danny Marilyn Charlotte N. C Mr. Brown Mercury Motor Service Training School Bridget Ann Ruschel Mt. Carmel Hospital Miss Ruschel Virgie Ruschel Pomeroy

Kanauga Bible School Closes After Program

The Bible School in Kanauga closed recently after a program. Fifty three children under the direction of Mrs. James Sayer and Mrs. Kenneth Hanner attended the school.

James Sayer Kenneth Hanner WSCS The Methodist Church Columbus Wallace Pullins H. J. Hudson Apple Grove Clyde Burnett

William H. Karr 63 Dies. Services Set

Middleport man William Hamilton Karr age 63 died Monday evening at St. Anthony Hospital Rockford Illinois. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Daisy a son William Hamilton Karr Jr of Rockford five brothers Otho Charles Lawrence Fred Raymond and others and three sisters Frieda Jones Amelia Koaistra Bertha Coty.

Middleport William Hamilton Karr Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Karr St. Anthony Hospital Rockford Ill Unger Rochester Daisy William Hamilton Karr Jr Otho Charles Lawrence Ashton Fred Rochelle Raymond Belvedere Frieda Jones Grove City Amelia Koaistra Bertha Coty

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visit Recaps

Mr and Mrs Cash Braley hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs William Gillogly and Miss Oda Gillogly of Albany. Dexter visitors included Mrs Worley Francis Beecher Cooper and Irving Hand. Morgantown guests were Mr and Mrs C E Johnson with news of masters degrees from the University of West Virginia.

Cash Braley William Gillogly Oda Gillogly Albany Ernest Covert Charles and Paula May Portsmouth Lucille Mayes

Christmas In July Meeting Set For Guild

The Woman's Guild of the Federated Church schedules a Christmas in July meeting for Wednesday July 27 at the church. Attendees are asked to bring a towel and washcloth.

Metropolitan Motors Pomeroy Woman's Guild of the Federated Church

Community Guests and Birth Announcements in Zaleski News

Local residents host visitors from Columbus Mansfield and Barberton with social calls and family updates. The report notes Lois Jean Eglebery's marriage to Lawrence Fuller of Columbus and a ninth birthday for Flora Hutchinson as well as a birth to Gene Koogler of Columbus and his wife.

Columbus William Goodin Richard Harvey U. S. Air Force Inez Wilcox Guy Brewer Hugh Egleberry Lois Jean Lawrence Fuller Fuller Gilbert Shoe Co Mary Alice Six Rio Grande College Clyde Bird Miss Six John Six Rufus Thomas Clarence Hayman John Hayman Crooksville Joe Hayes Hayes Don Anders Nelsonville Clyde Martin Gladys Knox Barberton Garrett McKibben Flora Hutchinson

Kentucky Woman Guest At Missionary Meeting

Mrs Ida Neil of Flatwoods Kentucky spoke at the Love Joy Circle meeting of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society held at the Middleport First Baptist Church The Christian's Witness was the talk topic Introduced by program chair Mrs Lillian McGhee Devotional leader was Mrs Tony Fowler Plans for a potluck picnic at Mrs Cecil Bradburys on August 16 were announced Guests included Mrs James Douglas Mrs Ben Reber Mrs Mary Fraser and Mrs Neil among others Members listed by name including Mrs Joe Wilson and Mrs Edison Baker

Middleport Ida Neil Flatwoods Love Joy B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Middleport First Baptist Church Neil Christian’s Witness Lillian McGhee Tony Fowler John Kauff James Douglas Ben Reber Belle W. Va Mary Fraser Providence McGhee Joe Wilson Edison Baker Charles Lewis Sylvia McMaster Charles Bennett Morah Leonard Lawrence Bing Clifford Rhodes R. C. Grimm H. H. Hall Frank Cheesebrew

Ellis Bitten By Stray Dog In Middleport

Middleport street foreman Lewis Ellis was bitten three times on the left hand while aiding Chief Herbert Gilkey in chasing a stray dog. The animal escaped. Ellis received medical treatment and authorities warned dog owners to keep pets tied under village ordinance penalties.

Middleport Lewis Ellis Middleport Street Herbert Gilkey Ellis Gilkey

Better Health Club Meeting Set By Rock Springs

Mrs William Radford Mrs Homer Radford and Mrs W A Morgan will host at 1 pm Thursday as the Rock Springs Better Health Club gathers at the grange hall.

Pomeroy William Radford Homer Radford W. A. Morgan Rock Springs Better Health Club Grange Hall

Forest Run Church Picnic At Bailey's Lake Attracts Fifty

About 50 people attended the Forest Run Methodist Church annual picnic Sunday at Bailey's Lake. A basket dinner was served and swimming provided the main recreation for the day.

Pomeroy Forest Run Bailey’s Lake

Demonstrators Indicted Over Hagerty Incident in Tokyo

Four leaders of the demonstrators charged in Tokyo for a mob at the scene targeting White House press secretary James C. Hagerty. Prosecutors described the case as a serious breach of public order with potential political motives cited by authorities.

Tokyo White House James C. Hagerty

Manley Treated After Asthmatic Attack in Middleport

The Middleport emergency squad responded Monday evening to Herbert Manley on Broadway Street. Manley suffered an asthmatic attack and received treatment from the squad.

Middleport Herbert Manley Broadway St Manley

Divorce suit filed over gross neglect in Rutland

Crella V. McHaffie of Rutland sues Lawrence E. McHaffie of Rutland in Meigs County common pleas court for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Crella

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Pomeroy Personals Lewis Sauer, Jr Carolyn Russell Virginia Beach Wilbur Koenig Reed Siney Bryan Eddie Powhattan Point Bryans Gladys Cuckler Guy Ludwig Raymond Kline Cuyahoga Falls Guy Reynolds Reynolds Walter Herbruck Clyde Straussner Akron Harold Hinkle Carol Hudson Lake White Scott Evinrude Glastron Yellow Jacket Whitehouse Freeland Arista Craft Erenaporta E. Main Roy Pomeroy, Ohio Kanauga Bud Whittington Walker David Allison Cincinnati Ray Allison W. M. Board Gallipolis Frank Clendenin William Perry Cora Dewitt E. Main Pomeroy Antonio Quatruopolo Joseph T. Teixeira Bristol R. 1 Mr. Karr Florence Hannay R. S. White Beulah White Zaleski Edward Huffman Glen Collins Indianapolis Ind Huffmans C. E. Vansky Charles Pinney Cleveland Mr. Pinney Perry Pinney Bundy Brooks Jack Potter Albert Garcia Clarksburg Delman Peters Robert Martin Bettie Jones Mrs. Martin Harley Tripp Kentucky Stark's Pharmacy Ohio Cence Ollie Tila Balke Pimpaon Little Boys Athens Messenger Aloha Bargain Beacon” Rayon Orion Belk Ente Harry Leonard Commercial Department the Electric Company South Court Street Athens the Electric Co Rete TerroMol Adel Kita
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