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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1948

Page

7

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight July Birthday Picnic

A surprise picnic honored Mrs. R. T. Burdette for her birthday at Laurel Cliff with local and out of town guests from Pomeroy Columbus St. Albans Huntington W Va and Point Pleasant. Attendees included R. T. Burdette and families, James I D Smiths, Glenn W Smiths, Mrs. Sarah Bailey and others. Nearby travelers Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson left for Stanhope New Jersey for a two week vacation. Car roll Sargent returned with them to her home after visiting her grandparents Alfred and Elberfeld.

Pomeroy R. T. Burdette Laurel Cliff R. B. Burdette James ID. Smith Joan Diane Glenn W Smith Duane Janet Sarah Bailey Donald FE. Crebs Dickie and Davey W. Salen C. E. Larabee R. L. Myers Keith Larabee Mary Lou Ramey Columbus A. N. Burdette Wade Burdette Jimmie Burdette St. Albans W.va Charles Brown Lois Evelyn Charles Carroll Huntington W. L. Burdette Thomas Whited Logan William H. Burdette Point Pleasant

Camp Week Highlights By Two Girl Scout Troops

Two Middleport Girl Scout units and leaders spent two weeks at Chester Scout Cabin. Troop 1 and 2 held flag ceremonies, hikes, crafts, and a candlelight service with a large cross. The week featured meals outdoors, a Shade River trip, a Kinshata District skit, and a variety of community visitors and readings.

Middleport Chester Delbert Rice Pearl Reynolds Phyllis Smart Leo Russell JoAnn Hodge Charles Walburn Shade River George Washington Kinshata J. B. Downing A. R. Knight Edison Baker Joe Hindy Joan Kircher Bruce Bingham June Joachim Columbus

Carrier Wins Paid Vacation To New York

Everett McDaniel, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Everett S McDaniel of 200 Dock St Middleport, earned an all expense paid four day trip to New York City by selling The Messenger Economy Reading Plan. He will ride the August 8 train with other carriers to see sights including a major league baseball game the Statue of Liberty and a large theater district. He has delivered The Messenger for over two years to 133 Middleport families and saved 95 dollars to support his trip.

Middleport Messenger Everett McDaniel Everett S. McDaniel Dock St New York City New York Everett

Man Faces Brand Charge In Coal Sales Fraud Case

William Moore, accused of fraudulently keeping company funds from coal sales, pleaded guilty in Justice of the Peace court and was bound over to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond but jailed after failing to post. James L. Black pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined $10 plus costs. Roy Powell pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined.

Roy Powell Court of Justice of the Peace P. L

Valley Area Gas Workers Annual Picnic At Buckeye Lake

The twenty fourth annual picnic of The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. employees was held today at Buckeye Lake with an expected 6000 to 7000 attendees. Attendees from Meigs Gallia and surrounding counties included Emmett Shuler Ralph Burnett R V Haggerty Raymond Klees and many others from Middleport Pomeroy Syracuse Racine Rutland Harisonville Flora Long Bottom Gallipolis Kananga Cheshire and Hemlock Grove.

Middleport Ohio Fuel Gas Co Buckeye Lake Meigs Gallia Emmett Shuler Ralph Burnett R. V. Haggerty Raymond Klees R. L. Sharp Jane Sauer C. H. Murray Floyd Spence Ja. F. Taylor J. T. Caldwell Taylor Pomeroy N. T. Fisher Roy Jones Minersville W. Potts C. W. Burnell Syracuse H. R. Euler E. Scott W. V. Waterson Racine Gerald Violet Allen C. Waggoner Rutland H. G. Waggoner Harrisonville K. H. Frost R. C. Raredolph Flora

Dexter Couple I Honored at Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. Pauline Holliday hosted a party Sunday for her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Strong marking their fortieth anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sel Nelson of Athens Mrs. Anie Vale and daughter Clemma of Fulton Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Strong of Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Nelson Max Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson Mrs. Ora Nelson Wallace Holliday Miss Emogene Kemper and Howard Strong.

Dexter Pauline Holliday Earl Strong Sel Nelson Athens Anie Vale Clemma Fulton Ohio Rufus Strong Pomeroy Jesse Nelson Max Nelson Walter Holliday

Turner Extends Dinner Invite to POMEROY in Ohio Conference

Dr. John C. Baker president of Ohio University invited Representative Benjamin F. Turner to a Southeastern Ohio regional conference and a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting on Wednesday. Turner said the invitation was extended Tuesday.

Pomeroy Benjamin F. Turner John C. Baker Ohio University Turner

Grace Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting Set at Lincoln Hill

The Auxiliary of the Grace Episcopal Church will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Patrick Lochary Lincoln Hill. Mrs Edward Tiffin Cook of Chillicothe the Southeastern Regional chairman will attend the meeting.

Grace Episcopal Church Patrick Lochary Lincoln Hill Edward Tiffin Cook Chillicothe

Helen Smith Hosts Dinner for Son Danny’s Fourteenth Birthday

Mrs. Helen Smith hosted a July 15 dinner at her Laurel Street home honoring her son Danny’s fourteenth birthday. Attending were Homer Smith Daniel White Dickie Finley Donald Tedrow George Nesselroad Eugene Willoughby Jerry Ward and Jackie West.

Helen Smith Danny Laurel St Homer Smith Daniel White Dickie Finley Donald Tedrow George Nesselroad Eugene Willoughby Jerry Ward Jackie West

Pomeroy Personalities Return After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J Edgar McMurray have returned to Musketon Michigan after a week with cousins Mr. and Mrs Royal.

J. Edgar McMurray Musketon, Mich Mrs. Roya

Boy Struck: Youngsters Truc ks Warned

Billy Quillen nine rode a scooter into the path of a coal truck on Grant Street in Middleport. The driver was blameless and the boy was taken to Dr. F M Cluff for care. Sheriff Welker and Chief Parker warned coal truckers to use state routes and urged parents to keep children off streets.

Middleport Billy Quillen Charles Quillen Sycamore St Grant St Bone Hollow Hill F. M. Cluff Ralph Welker C. E. Parker Parker

Three Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court

Three divorces were granted in Common Pleas Court records. William H. Westfall divorced Helen Louise Westfall for gross neglect of duty with custody of a minor child and $42 monthly support. Marvin Roush divorced Lillian Roush for wilful absence with custody. Aldine C Russell divorced Thomas C Russell for gross neglect. $65 expenses and a property settlement. wife restored to maiden name Aldine A Winebrenner.

Aldine A. Russell Thomas C. Russell Aldine A. Winebrenner

Divorce Sought by Charles J Davis from Anna Mae Davis

Charles J Davis petitions Common Pleas Court for divorce from Anna Mae Davis born 1925. He alleges marriage in 1943 and two children, charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in court records.

Pomeroy Charles Junior Davis Common Pleas Court Anna Mae Davis Common Pleas

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