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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1958

Page

8

Second Trial Resumes In Freezer Sales Case

In Morgan County Meigs County court resumes the second trial of James J. Mattingly Jr. on five indictments charging obtaining signatures under false pretenses. Norman Millican testified he did not receive a new freezer unit. Mildred Howatter linked Mattingly to advising her against a certain deal. Defense motions to quash Layfield indictment were sustained and another to quash Mattingly indictment was overruled.

Pomeroy James J. Mattingly, Jr Zanesville Carlos Riecker Morgan County Meigs County Mattingly Norman Millicon Millican Mildred Howatter Riecker

Pamela Jane Morris Born in Mason Clinic

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris announce the birth of a daughter, Pamela Jane, at the Mason Clinic. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Payne of Bellaire. The infant has been moved to Holzer Hospital for surgery and will remain there for some time.

Pomeroy Robert Morris Letart Falls Pamela Jane Mason Clinic Joseph Morris Middleport Harold Payne Bellaire Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Vida Lehew Birthday Observed in Columbus

Mrs Vida Lehew and Vernon Glass visited in Columbus Sunday to see her son Mr Robert Lehew and daughter in law Mrs Debbie Lehew. A decorated V shaped birthday cake was served at the birthday dinner in her honor.

Pomeroy Vida Lehew Vernon Glass Columbus

Whittington sues for 10000 over July 4 attack in Meigs County

Charles W. Whittington of Storys Run files a 10000 suit in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Richard and Dorothy Frazier of Cheshire Route alleging a July 4 attack with a .25 caliber pistol and a club that left him permanently scarred and seeking damages and future medical costs.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Charles W. Whittington Richard Frazier Dorothy Frazier Whittington Frazier

Real Estate Transfers in Scipio Two and Chester Two

Real estate transfers list multiple deeds across Scipio Two Chester Two and Orange Two. Transfers include heirs and spouses to Thomas H Wells Norman Hysell Dora Hysell and back and forth, and parcels in Middleport Pomeroy Racine and Middleport. Notable parties include Sarah Davis Turban Alfred H Genheimer Henry Ewing Paul Baker Estella Baker Carl Lemley Stella Lemley George G Hayes Agnes L Hayes Valley Lumber and Supply Co Delbert F Mitchell Julia K Mitchell Doris Friend Myrtle Van Meter and others

Sarah Davis Turban Thomas H. Wells Juanita Lee Mildred Roosa Melva Mayer Gertrude Jones Olan Jones Davis Howard Scipio Two Robert Roosa Melvin Mayer Lester C. Mayer Eleanor Jones Doris Howard William Howard H. Alvin Ritchie Marigole Ritchie Norman Hysell Dora Hysell Chester Two Theodore T. Reed Alfred H. Genheimer Henry Ewing Pomeroy Paul Baker Estella Baker Carl Lemley Stella Lemley Orange Two George G. Hayes Agnes L. Hayes Valley Lumber and Supply Co Middleport Delbert F. Mitchell Julia K. Mitchell The Clifford S. Morris Letha Morris Doris Friend Racine Earl van Meter Myrtle van Meter Melva Coen Dorotha Castle Everett van Meter Zelda Howard Wilbur van Meter Eldon van Meter

Hamden Resignations and School Postings Reported

Ruth Wyckoff resigns as Hamden mayor and lives with her father in Rhode Island after her mother’s death. Council vacancy filled by Vale Cottrill and Herman Brooks. Ruth Murdock leaves Hamden High home economics and Elwood Sexton departs to teach at South Eastern in Ross County. Several local residents attend Ohio State Campaign College in Columbus on July 15 amid a flurry of weekend visits and family gatherings.

Hamden Ruth Wyckoff Rhode Island Leland Matteson Vale Cottrill Herman Brooks Ruth Murdock Hamden School Elwood Sexton Sexton Ross County

Farmers invited to WV field day near Point Pleasant

Meigs County farmers are invited to a field day at the West Virginia experimental farm four miles above Point Pleasant on Route 2. The event, announced by the local extension service, runs Thursday from 1 to 4 30 p.m.

Pomeroy Meigs County West Virginia Experimental Farm Point Pleasant Extension Service

Mrs Mottu Dies at 49 in Hamilton Hospital

Dessie M Mottu 49 died at a Hamilton hospital. Survived by husband Theodore two sons Tommy and Teddy mother Mrs M J Miller of Middleport Route 1 and many Miller siblings. She was a member of Hamilton Methodist Church. Funeral services Thursday 8 p m in Hamilton, burial at Gravel Hill.

Middleport Dessie M. Mottu Hamilton Theodore Tommy Teddy M. J. Miller Walter Bunce Joseph Brown Kentucky Gladys Miller Denver Miller Washington, D. C Hubert Miller Lebanon, Tenn Harry Miller Columbus Leon Miller Hamilton Methodist Church Rawlings-Coates Fred J. Gardner Gravel Hill

Two Lodges To Join For Picnic Tuesday

Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias along with families from Meigs Temple No. 153 and Fides Lodge No. 210 plan a picnic Tuesday at the Middleport Roadside Park at 6 p m. Wieners and hamburgers will be provided and attendees should bring preferred foods and table service. The notice was sent by secretary Mrs Horace McElhinney who said Pythian Sisters are invited to Wilkesville on Aug 1 for Friends Night.

Middleport Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Meigs Fides Lodge Horace McElhinney Wilkesville

Sailor Returns to Sea Life After 18 Years Ashore

Alfred Camerlin Jr. after 18 years in the Navy begins sea duty for the first time. The 35 year old served in Hawaii and at Naval Headquarters in Washington. His father reports the move reflects a desire for a change.

Nogales, Ariz Navy Alfred Camerlin Jr Camerlin Hawaii Naval Headquarters Washington

Look For Silver Lining

About 200 car owners in Louisville suffered blemishes as painters spraying a warehouse with aluminum paint caused a silver cloud to drift into a nearby parking lot. Special paint removing crews restored the cars’ original colors.

Louisville

Kraeuters Entertain Relatives at Dinner

Mr and Mrs der Kraeuter hosted relatives at their home Monday for dinner. Attending were Mrs Thomas Sliencik and sons Stephen James and Michael of Youngstown Mrs Mabel Van Meter Mrs Harry Eichinger and son Dennis and Mrs Eddie Hartung.

Books Contributed in Honor of Val Reuter

Pomeroy Public Library added two books to honor Val H. Reuter. Edwin Tunis Colonial Living and H. V. Vannershall Ferns of Ohio were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davis of Wilmington, with the librarian, Mrs. Lucy Gainer, announcing the tribute.

Val Reuter Pomeroy Edwin Tunis Ferns Ohio H. V. Vannershall Pomeroy Public Val H. Reuter Kenneth Davis Wilmington Lucy Gainer

POMEROY-Middleport Lodge Plans Services for Local Resident

POMEROY Middleport Lodge 363 F and A M will meet at the hall this evening before conducting services for Elza Herrmann a former resident who died in Hamilton Ohio.

Pomeroy Middleport Lodge F&am Elza Herrmann Hamilton Ohio

Special Session Slated on Truck for Middleport

Middleport firemen held a special session to seek a $20 000 bond issue to buy a new fire truck. The truck committee will present the request to the village council with plans for a November vote. Committee members include Robert Fisher Everett Bachner Tom Darst and David Ohlinger with Donald Mills also expected to attend.

Middleport Fire Department Council Robert Fisher Everett Bachner Tom Darst David Ohlinger Donald Mills

Ice Cream Social at Enterprise EUB Church Friday

The Willing Workers Class of the Enterprise EUB Church will host an ice cream social at 6 p.m. Friday at the church.

Pomeroy EUB Church

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Pamela Jane Morris Rall Ben Franklin Mrs. Lehew 2Nd Ave Coats William Kuhner Mark Herbert Wilbur Clyde Hawkins Lou Wilbur Nashville, Tenn James Harvey Harry Nettles Cincinnati E. T. Burns George Ragan Christy Thacker Alice Burns Radcliff Autye Baker Max Pettit Tire Tom Newman Flint, Mich Frigidaire Martyn Roush Raymond Wilcox Lohengrin Paul Winn Bradbury Church of Christ Marvin Roush Bradbury Wilcox F. W. Wilcox Langsville Thomas Weills Everett Foreman Mason W. Va Lee Roush Everett Michael Phyllis Ebersbach Carolyn Sisson Brad Hudson Joe Sisson Cora Wilcox Cheshire Joe Phillips Rutland George Sisson Carl Hysell Alfred Yeanger Minersville Guy Swadley Shanna Richard Dolton Miss Roush Middleport High School Girls Glee Club Imperial Electric Co Rutland High School Powell Sunoco Mrs. Raymond Wilcox Sailor Ela Wlentry North Dakota Gress Emain ST. Pomeroy, Ohio Kraeuters Elberfelds Preston Motors FORD Middleport, Ohio Vogue Shoe Vogue Shoe Store
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