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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1947

Page

5

Middleport Social Notes Highlights and Visits

Jacqueline Rice celebrated a weekend birthday with a party and a bicycle gift from her father. Brownie Scout troop members and relatives attended, with games and prizes awarded to Patricia Baker and Patricia Lloyd. Numerous visits and travels by locals are noted, including WCTU meeting plans and various family rundowns.

Middleport Jacqueline Rice Delbert Rice Dayton Jackie Brownie Scout Troop Patricia Baker Ruth Ann Powell Barbara Scott Sheila Stover Mary Jane Young Sharon Riley Patricia Lloyd Lester Younger Eddie Kitchen Harry Larry Joe Rice Rice Joan Kircher

Meigs Exposition Opens as Livestock Arrives at Fairgrounds

The 84th Meigs County Fair prepares for a 4 p.m. opening with 14 Polled Shorthorns from Janesway Farm valued at $22,000, plus 60 race horses at the fairgrounds. A. O. Murray and sons tend cattle and sheep. Dairy and beef cattle judging run Wednesday and Thursday, with Junior Fair events and awards Friday.

Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County Janesway Farm, Inc Chillicothe Ohio A. O. Murray Janesway Farm Indiana Kentucky Chicago Murray Charles Radford, Jr Kleins

Storm sewer plans aired for council in Pomeroy

At a Pomeroy Village Council meeting the sanitary engineer L G Merrell and assistant presented detailed storm sewerage plans approved by voters last November with a $100000 bond. The plan covers Sugar Run Monkey Run and Naylors Run with a total estimated cost of 110500 and may include Kerrs Run sewer if added at extra cost.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Village L. G. Merrell Roberts Parkersburg W.va Sugar Run Monkey Run Naylors Run Council State Health Department Merrill Harry Canterbury Kerr George Howell Elbert Robinson Clair Kerr City Hall Robinson Federal Works Administration Burgess and Niple Engineering Firm Columbus Frank Chapman Fred Crow, Jr Crow State Insurance Department Beegle Produce Co Lincoln Terrace Legion Hall W. Main St. Terrace Beech Grove Cemetery Howell W. D. Edwards Aetna Downing Insurance Agency Middleport Canterbury Chapman Sisson Aye Karr Spencer Norris Volunteer Fire Association of Downing Company Middleport Insurance Agency

Joan Colvin Denies Guilt in Four Indictments

Joan Colvin, indicted four times by the Meigs grand jury, pleaded innocent to all four true bills in Common Pleas Court. Prosecutor Dana H. Peoples said she will be tried by the Meigs petit jury in August. Charges include obtaining money by false pretenses and related offenses from two individuals.

Pomeroy Joan Colvin Meigs Grand Jury Edgar Ervin Common Pleas Court Dana H. Peoples Meigs Petit Jury Colvin Peoples Petit Jury Clifford Frazier William Russell

Church Lawn Party Brings EUB Societies Together

The Christian Endeavor Society of West Columbia EUB Church hosted a lawn party for CE groups from Mason and New Haven EUB Churches. Activities were led by Mrs. Harry Miller and others, with singing and refreshments for numerous members and their families.

West Columbia Christian Endeavor Society of the EUB CE Societies of the Mason New Haven Harry Miller Beulah Grimm Virginia Wilson Jane Johnson Ruth Harrah Donna Spears Ruth McIntosh Martha McIntosh Betty van Matre Jimmie Lewis Kenneth Stewart Beryl Sayre Vica Foreman Evalee Frye Sharon Foreman Chester Johnson Doris Johnson Clarence Ohlinger Clarice Ferguson Barbara Wilson Peggy Lieving Jack Johnson Vera Lewis Jack Fowler H. McIntosh Peggy Trew Everett Foreman D. W. Foreman Rosanna Frye Eva Sprouse Paula van Matre Barbara Stewart Gary Wilson Mary Johnson Raymond Lieving Lawrence Mac Stewart Eva Marie Sprouse Gladys Marr Myra Foreman Christina Stewart Mary D. Miller Mona Lee van Matre Jane Foreman Vernal Johnson Woodrow Foreman Claude Grimm Robert Lee Donald Lewis Bliss Wilson Lawrence Stewart Lester Foreman Lizzie Stewart

Local residents spend weekend at various homes

Janet Dillard and William Hubbard of Dayton and Alan Rothrock of Germantown visited during the weekend. Hubbard, employed at General Motors, moved from Germantown to Dayton to live with Dan and Mrs. Farmer. Last week the Rothrocks and Miss Dillard attended the Claude Thornhill dance at Lakeside with Agnes Robinson.

Janet Dillard William Hubbard Dayton Alan Rothrock Germantown Bill Hubbard General Motors H. A. Rothrock Dan Farmer Hubbard Rothrock Miss Dillard Agnes Robinson Claude Thornhill Lakeside

Attendees at Lewellen Williams Funeral in Clifton

Attending the funeral for the late Lewellen Williams of Clifton Friday were Mrs. Helen Barker, Mrs. Harry Russell, Mrs. H. S. Roush, and H. E. Cook.

Lewellen Williams Clifton Helen Barker Harry Russell H. S. Roush H. E. Cook

Notable visitors attend Columbus weekend circus event

A group spent the weekend in Columbus for a circus. Among them were Mr and Mrs Cedric Clark with son Arthur and nephew Michael Kent, Hugh Mc Coy, Mrs Ann Scott, daughter Mary, and Willard McMaster.

Columbus Cedric Clark Arthur Michael Kent Hugh McCoy Ann Scott Mary Willard McMaster

Thieves Take About 15 Dollars From Portland Service Station

Sheriff reports local suspects broke into Reed Durst filling station in Portland between Saturday night and Sunday noon. About 15 dollars stolen. no arrests made.

Pomeroy Ralph Welker Reed Durst Portland Welker

Courthouse Offices To Be Closed Friday

Meigs County Courthouse offices will close all day Friday to allow officials and clerks to attend the Meigs County Fair. Normal hours resume Saturday morning. The closure was ordered by a Meigs County commissioners resolution at a special meeting Monday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Meigs Commissioners

Two Firemen to Represent City at State Convention

Robert McElhinny and George Hoeflich were elected delegate and alternate to represent the local volunteer fire company at the state convention in Cleveland August 8 to 10. Both are former presidents of the group. Other members plan to attend as equipment and firefighting method demonstrations are shown. Dr. R E Boice spoke on first aid at the meeting and Fall Festival plans with the chamber of commerce were announced. Refreshments and a social hour followed.

Middleport Robert McElhinny George Hoeflich Cleveland R. E. Boice

Bradbury Church of Christ Class Plans August Ice Cream Social

Class No 3 met at Mrs Paul Winns home with Thelma Ebersbach presiding in the president's absence An ice cream social is planned for the second week in August with time and place to be announced later Willard Ebersbach and Eugene Ebersbach provided musical entertainment Watermelon was served.

Bradbury

Middleport Personals Travel Update

Mrs. Clara Murray and Mrs. Osa Kindle departed Middleport for Akron, heading to attend events and return plans uncertain.

Clara Murray Osa Kindle Akron

Meetings Set Tonight in Middleport

Meetings scheduled for tonight include the Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Firemen at the Firemen's quarters at 8 p.m. and the Samantha Bradford Missionary Society at the home of Mrs. William Bradford.

Middleport Ladies Auxiliary Samantha

Fisher Rites Attend by Children in Middleport

Hospitalized with a fractured leg Ada Fleming of Jacksonville Fla could not travel to Middleport for the funeral of J C Fisher held at 2 p.m. today. Attending were William Fisher, Mrs Harry Williamson and Mr Williamson of Akron, Fred Fisher of Carey Ohio, with whom Mr Fisher lived.

Middleport J. C. Fisher William Fisher Harry Williamson Williamson Akron Fred Fisher Carey Ohio Ada Fleming Jacksonville Fla

Radio Highlights Schedule For Tuesday And Wednesday

New York listings show NBC CBS ABC and MBS prime time lineups with stars like Milton Berle Robert Q. Lewis Arthur Godfrey and Paul Whiteman. Programs include The Falcon Real Stories from Real Life Mr and Mrs North and the Bride and Groom with multiple daily time slots and music hours.

New York NBC Milton Berle Judy Philip Marlowe CBS Robert Q. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. North Studio One ABC Museum of Modern Music MBS Fred Waring Gramps Arthur Godfrey Whistler Tom Breneman Nancy Craig Paul Whiteman Phil Silvers

Lowell Price Wins Monday Pet Parade in Middleport

Lowell Price with a white spitz and blue ribbon won first prize at the Kiddie Recreation party pet parade on Second Ave. Betty Klees dressed as a nurse with five beagle puppies, and Larry Bunce with rabbits placed near top. Judges included Rep. Ben Turner and others. prizes given by Charles McMaster.

Middleport Lowell Price Second Ave Betty Klees Larry Bunce Karen Sue McElhinney Ben Turner Earl Knight

Hospital Notes List of Admissions and Discharges

Ed Hughes Rutland undergoes tonsillectomy July 20 and is discharged July 21 Denner Roush has tonsillectomy July 19 Catherine Jewell New Haven W Va medical July 19 Mrs Robert Burton maternity July 20 six seven pounds Effie Watson tonsillectomy July 21 Mrs Thomas A Blaine maternity July 21 Jessamine Anderson Rutland surgical July 21 Discharged Ed Hughes Rutland July 21 Denner Roush July 19

Ed Hughes Rutland Denner Roush Catherine Jewell New Haven W. Va Robert Burton Effie Watson Thomas A. Blaine Jessamine Anderson Surgical

Warner's Remedy Ad Promises Back Pain Relief

Unexplained pains or backaches may signal overworked kidneys. Warner's Compound has offered relief for backache rheumatism dizziness and general run down feeling for 70 years. 75c at druggists or 60 tablets postpaid with information about kidneys from Warner's Remedies Warren Pa.

Warner Warner’s Warren

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middleport Social Notes Will Arthur Misner Charles Burk Virdie Burk W. B. Moore Lancaster Camp Grounds Women’s Society of Christian Service A. R. McKinney W. A. Britton Paula Jean Florida Margaret Gabbs Letart Racine James Faulkner Charleston WCTU B. E. Talbott Third Ave John Watkins, Jr Robert White Beulah O. P. Klein Mary Williams Dana Lambert S. Second Ave Franklin Bailey Miller James Shaum Mansfield June Martin Middleport High School A. W.mckay Mace S. Third Ave Kathryn Jordan Leon Jack Terrell Oak Ridge Sue Kathleen Elizabeth Detroit Paul Smith Athens A. V. Smith Charles L. Pelzel Arthur Stuart Grant St Pelzel Jean Stuart Jacqueline Grogan Taylor Grogan Cecil Grogan Guilt Inc EUB Society L Etes Wed Klein Attractions WLW Sawdust & Spangles Circus Howard's Come All Meigs Co, Agricultural Society Charles Neal Charles McMaster McMaster Ed Ce Locust & Pearl Sts Zemo Athelete Pomeroy Bend BEN Dvue Sonny Tufts Diana Lynn Barry Fitzgerald Dick Foran Frank McHugh Allen Jenkins John Litel Brennan Girl James Dunn Mona Freeman William Marshall June Duprez Also Johnny Mack Brown Herman Brix Silver Bridge Kanauga, Ohio Church Stanley & His C. A. Daugherty N. Court St Athens, Ohio
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