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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

12

Funeral for Mrs Birdie Rickard in New Haven

Funeral services for Mrs Birdie Rickard 76 who died Sunday at Meigs General Hospital will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm in New Haven Methodist Church with Rev Rufus Casto and Rev Peters officiating. Burial will be in Graham Cemetery. Survived by sister Hattie Yeager of Ripley and a large extended family.

Rickard New Haven Birdie Rickard Meigs Gentral Hospital New Haven Methodist Church Rufus Casto Peters Graham Cemetery Alex. Quillin

Barton dies at 83. longtime Meigs store operator

POMEROY Meigs County pioneer A V Barton a Meigs County pioneer family member and Hul stores operator died at his home near Rutland at 6 am He opened his first Pomeroy store in 1898 and later ran shops in Vinton Chauncey Nelsonville and Mid Life He was involved in coal and sand production in Meigs Gilin and Fairfield counties Surviving wife Blanche Price Barton two daughters Thelma B Campbell and a grandson Austin Barton Campbell Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm at Ewing funeral home Miley Cemetery burial later He was son of the late Andrew and Mary Caldwell Barton.

Pomeroy Austin Barton Meigs County Rutland Vinton Chauncey Nelsonville Mid Vinton Shepard Phoenix Ariz Ewing Funeral Miley Cemetery Jotn W. Swisher Holland Ter Hospital

Perry County Court News Highlights Probate and Custody Actions

Perry County court items include filings for probate and estate administration, requests to sell real estate and contents, guardian accounts, and last wills. Applications seek executors, releases from administration, and designation of heirs or guardians, with cases naming McKeany, Laura Mite, D. McKee, Gladys Me Comer, Evelyn Foucht, and others. custody and alimony actions also cited.

la Mento McKenny Laura McKeany Mite Jr Keren Gees Charles R. Brandon Fredie’ Cannon Margaret Mount Gladys Me Comer Eta David Ell South Addition New Lexington Hugh Eagar Campbell W. A. Tite Benson Miler Alpine Hite Arar Swinehach Velma Hite Yehan Foucht Evelyn E. Foucht Bill Beltner Beltner Tire Co of Dover Henry Wentz Junction Cry Min Stephenson Dewey Bradford Tena J. Weaver Evelyn T. Weaver A.S. McGonagle Seldere Somerset Bart A. Selders

Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Market Report

A detailed market listing shows cattle and sheep quotes from Cincinnati Livestock. Prices cover veal calves, heifers, steers, heaves, fat sheep, and fat cattle with ranges for average, good, and prime grades. Numerous figures reflect weights, bids, and regional lot numbers.

Notice of Arraignments and Estate Excecution Details

Notice records Dwight D. Verett of Athens appointed executor of the estate of Jessie S. Karna Sromved. The text references individuals from Athens RD No 3, Amere County, Pensacola, Florida, with unclear age and color descriptors, and includes fragmented notes about current fees, exchanges, and checks. The readable facts identify the appointment and involved localities.

Dwight D.verett Athens Jeaie S. Karna Ainere County

Roadaplane tests promise highway flying car concept

Bryan of Milford, a 33 year old GM test driver, unveils a roadable aircraft with folding wings claimed as first to land or take off on road. The single seater weighs 600 pounds with an 800 horsepower engine, reaches 50 mph on roads and 60 in air, landing 25 to 30 mph, a pusher design with propeller behind the pilot.

Puntiag Mien Bryan General Motors Milford Eton

Murray City Airman Promoted To First Class Rank

Halph Farley announced his son Roy D. Farley achieved Airman 1st Class while serving as a senior aircraft mechanic at Harlingen Air Force Base. Roy entered the Air Force in January 1963 after finishing high school in Murray City.

Munmay Halph Farley Roy D. Farley Farley Harlingen Air Force Base Air Force

CIC Club Meeting At Mrs Oda Duckworth’s Home

The CIC Club gathered at Mrs. Oda Duckworth’s home with 14 members present. Refreshments were served as Mr and Mrs Dana Raike vacationed nearby and neighbors were visited.

Kanauga CIC Club Oda Duckworth Dana Raike Noma Jr Byron Ward Louise Swat Easter Wheeler Rodit Berkiey Anne Brenda Oliver Carl Oliver Christine Mack

Shay Heir Noted In Brief Family Statement

A fragment notes the son of Mr and Mrs Paul A Shay. The text mentions a Monday reference and a drink habit phrase but lacks clear event or outcome. Further readable details are absent to establish a full news item.

Gamze He Is Paul A. Shay

18 Services Offered Fresision Workmanship Electric Motor Service

Local service listings show a range of offerings including electrical motor service and piano tuning. The ad mentions septic tanks and special prices for schools, with a phone reference 31521 and a proprietor named W. C. Rose. It reads as a compact classified notice advertising home repair and maintenance services.

W. Union Dial W. C. Rose

Livestock for Sale: Pups and Cats Available

Classified ad notes purebred sounding listings for puppies and kittens. References to Sour Eagle pups and kitten stock mention Breeding and price points. Contact Wayne Green in Stason West Virginia or state phone 24006 48 for details and availability.

Wayne Green Stason W.vase Mery Awe A.C

Food and Fertilizer Dead Stock Removed

Officials report removal of dead stock and fertilizer issues in Athens area. No further details provided for the event or responsible parties.

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Maple's South Y Grocery sale ad lists fixtures and equipment

An old advertisement offers grocery fixtures and equipment for sale including a large Koch electric meat case, meat slicer, grinders, scales, a cash register, a Frigidaire deep freeze, a six foot showcase, ventilated awnings, and miscellaneous items. Contact details and partial descriptions indicate clearance pricing and quick sale.

Koch Elec Stimson

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