Funeral for Charles Bradfield in Chauncey
The Church of Christ filled to capacity for the funeral of Charles Bradfield longtime Chauncey resident and The Messenger area correspondent for over 30 years. Services were led by pastor G B Courtney and his daughter Betty with Isabel Courtney and Christine Brown on organ. Niece flower bearers included Dorothy Ann Bradfield and Mrs Arthur Chiki Athens along with Mrs C H Courtney Chauncey. Pallbearers were Bob and Bill Sanders Millfield Buddy Williamson Ralph Berry Art Chiki Athens C H Courtney Chauncey. Burial followed in Middleport Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Charles Bradfield
the Messenger
Bradfield
G. B. Courtney
Betty
Isabel Courtney
Norwood
Ohio
Christine Brown
Dorothy Ann Bradfield
Arthur Chiki
Athens
C. H. Courtney
Bob
Bill Sanders
Millfield
Buddy Williamson
Ralph Berry
Art Chiki
Middleport Cemetery
97 Senior 4-H Members Leave for Canters Cave Camp
Seventeen 4-H groups from Meigs County depart for Canters Cave for a three day camping program. The trip includes a playground and swimming pool and a fund drive funds the county’s share. Campers include Joan Snowden and many others from Pomeroy Racine Langsville Hemlock Grove and nearby towns with counselors Mrs Howard Hysell Jean Swartz Rose Douglas Virginia Haskins Harley Rice Genelva H. Nolan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Canters Cave
Meigs County
Joan Snowden
Marilyn Roush
Barbara Roush
Racine
Ruth Ann Carson
Long Bottom
Marcia Russell
Connie Staats
Donna Hysell
Roberta Hysell
Mary Dye
Albany
Norma Jean Robinson
Chester
Imogene Barr
Saralyn Harmon
Sandra Pierce
Langsville
Maxine Rumfield
Cheshire
Adele Roberts
Patty Ballard
Mildred Stockton
Janet Heines
Hemlock Grove
Rachel Genheimer
Eileen Burson
Gloria Swindell
Shade
Clarence Atherton
Ronald Christy
Coolville
Robert Robinson
Shirley Summerfield
Larry Turner
Salem Center
Shirley Radford
Howard Hysell
Jean Swartz
Alfred
Rose Douglas
Virginia Haskins
Harley Rice
Reedsvile
Genelva H. Nolan
Nonga F. Roberts
C. F E. Plakeslee
Vacation on Cyprus cost three dollars and thirty six cents a day
Jay Gloeckner reports a month long vacation on Cyprus including room private bath and three meals a day for 3.36 per day. He describes sights at Famagusta Bay Salamis gardens ruins and the museum at Nicosia with relics dating to 3400 4000 B C. American and British societies are funding further excavations next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cyprus
Turkey
Jay Gloeckner
Alberts Gloeckner
Gloeckner
Arabian Oil Co
Dhahran
Famagusta Bay
Crete
Famagusta
Salamis Garden
Nicosia
Christian Heirs Preachers Attend Middleport Church Event
The Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ hosted a chicken supper for the Christian Heirs, a quartet from Kentucky College Grayson Ky. The event at the Rice home on Broadway Street followed church services and featured Wert Dean as guest pastor. Attendees included Richard Bain Elmer Faust Sheldon Thomas James Nipper and several White and Darst families from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Christian Heirs
Kentucky College
Grayson
Denver Rice
Broadway St
Wert Dean
Rice
Franklin Bailey
Stautcher
Russell Wilson
George Harris
Richard Bain
Elmer Faust
Sheldon Thomas
James Nipper
Watermelon Refreshments for Canasta Club Members
Mrs James E Simpson served watermelon as refreshments after a Canasta Club gathering on Wednesday evening in Middleport. After the games, guests were invited to a backyard with towel assignments and watermelon but no forks. Attendees included Mrs Russell Wilson Mrs Robert Rawlings Mrs Millard Wildermuth Mrs E M Blake and guest Mrs Carl Brannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James E. Simpson
Russell Wilson
Robert Rawlings
Millard Wildermuth
E. M. Blake
Carl Brannan
Local notices mix with estate proceedings and divorce case
The page contains notices of appointment for executors and administrators in Athens County Ohio, budget hearing for Waterton Local School District, a divorce case Pearl Clifford Hillen vs Theola I Hillen, and minor social notices including a birthday supper in Middleport Bail ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igs Court of Common
Pearl Clifford Hillen Fae
Joel B. Drapey
Picnic at Bailey's Lake With Local Families
Mrs. Boyd Dilgard and Mrs. Gerald Rice with children Johnny Mike Steve Mary Lou joined by Mrs. Cleo Kerns and daughter July and Mrs. Denver Rice with son Billy for an afternoon picnic on a Wednesday at Bailey's Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bailey's Lake
Boyd Dilgard
Gerald Rice
Johnny
Mike
Steve
Mary Lou
Cleo Kerns
July
Denver Rice
Billy
P. M. Club Plans August Picnic Hostessed by Mrs Hobstetter
Mrs. George Hobstetter hosted the P. M. Club gathering on Wednesday evening. A picnic in August was planned by the group with committee members Mrs. Charles Murray Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mrs. James Pullen. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Pullen Mrs. Ralph Welker Mrs. Wayne Swisher and Mrs. William Anderson. Sandwiches were served during the coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Hobstetter
P. M. Club
Charles Murray
Frank Wilson
James Pullen
Crooks Family Visits In West Virginia For Birthday
Mr and Mrs Walter Crooks and children Ed Jeannette and Gene traveled to Buffalo West Virginia Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs Lewis Rossi of Eleanor for a birthday celebration at the Fruth home honoring Mrs Fruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Walter Crooks
Eddie
Jeannette
Gene
Buffalo
W. Va
Lewis Rossi
Eleanor
Henry Fruth
Fruth
Ohio Fuel Gas Company Picnic Attendees at Buckeye Lake
At Buckeye Lake the Ohio Fuel Gas Company picnic drew families including Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Murray and children Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kloes Mrs. Gertrude Kloes and Mrs. Lynn Riggleman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Buckeye Lake
Charles O. Murray
Robert Sharp
Raymond Kloes
Gertrude Kloes
Lynn Riggleman
Local social notes show residents traveling and visiting
Mayor and Mrs. Sidney T Rus and daughters Myrna and Donna Ruth left for a nine day motor trip to the Carolinas. Several residents were in Columbus Cincinnati and White Sulphur Springs and Natural Bridge also visiting Marietta Buckeye Lake and Logan with hospital staff and former employees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney T. Russell
Myrna
Donna Ruth
Carolinas
Holzern Hospital
Clarence Boyles
Helen Batey
Charles Lewis
Columbus
Alfred Lee Roush
Maida and
Russell
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Natural Bridge
John Mullen
Sixth Ave
Willa Lou Doss
Charleston
Mullens
Miss Doss
Logan
William Grueser
Cincinnati
Alfred Bursac
Philip Sporn
New York
Robert Harris
S. Second Ave
Mayme Rainey
Lillian McGhee
Marcellene Buell
Marietta
Charles Stanley
Buckeye Lake
Emma Jean Wells
Holzer Hospital
Mary Jane
Clinton Mulford
Cora Wiggins
E. T. Mulford
Nora Kennedy
Edith Thomas
Clifford Stumbo
Washington, D. C
L. L. Cunnginham
Harry Crall
Galion
Harold Pratt
Lee
Vienna
Olivia Napier
Crooksville
W. P. Wilburn
Hudson St
Anna Owen
Dayton
Clarence Owen
Earl Owen
Wildwood Garden Club Eyes Athens District Meeting
Pomeroy report notes Wildwood Garden Club members voted to participate in the district meeting to be held in Athens in September. The gathering was hosted by Mrs. Harry Roush at Hidden Lake with Mrs. Edmond Grueser and Mrs. John Scott leading the program and business session respectively. Refreshments followed. CHESTER P C Club Hosts Social and Announces Picnic plans and upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wildwood Garden Club
Athens
Harry Roush
Hidden Lake
Edmond Grueser
John Scott
Joe Thorne
Roush
Chester
P. C. Club
Chester Council
Goldin Fredrick
Middleport Park
Elizabeth Hayes
Pomeroy Chapter 186 Plans Picnic at Bailey's Lake
The Past Matrons of the Pomeroy Chapter 186 will host a picnic at Bailey's Lake at 6 p.m. Tuesday, inviting members and guests to attend the outdoor gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bailey's Lake
Local residents enjoy family visits and travels in Ohio and South Carolina
Bill Spencer visits sister and brother in law in Columbus while Sidney Spencer attends the Lawrence County Fair in Proctorville. E J Strauss improves at Holzer Hospital. Patterson family travels to Columbia South Carolina to visit Paul in the Navy. W A Smith attends a Columbus school administrator meeting. Frank and Lonnie Custer and Grover Erb family arrivals headline a busy social week across Pomeroy Oakland Hills and Pleasant Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Spencer
Columbus
Truman Russell
E. J. Strauss
Holzer Hospital
Sidney Spencer
Lawrence County Fair
Proctorville
O. O. Patterson
Rose Slanter
Columbia
S.C
Patterson
Paul
U.S. Navy
W. A. Smith
Pomeroy
Frank Lowe
Dayton
Grover Erb
Lowe
Lawrence Smith
Lowe's
Monkey Run
Hattie Woodard
Edward E. Jones
Oak Hill
Chester Jones
Lonnie Custer
Lasley Street
Custer
Charles Reuter
Oklahoma
Reuter
Take New York Trip Conducted by Gal lipolis ladies
Naomi Evans Gail Russell Frances Jones of Gallipolis and Marjorie Patton of Akron left today for a four day visit to Niagara Falls and Canada conducted trip aims to see scenic sites and regional attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Naomi Evans
Gail Russell
Frances Jones
Marjorie Patton
Akron
Niagara Falls
Canada
Death notice for Mrs. Jennie Throckmartin mother of Helen Tatman
Mrs Jennie Throckmartin mother of Helen Tatman pastor of the Morristown Holiness Church has died in the Chauncey area. Recent visitors to the Luther Cruickshank home were Tommy and Cheryl Feuer helm of Columbus, children of Mr and Mrs Merle Feuerhelm, here for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jennie Throckmartin
Helen Tatman
Morristown
Holiness Church
Chauncey Chauncey
Luther Cruickshank
Tommy
Cheryl Feuerhelm
Columbus
Merle Feuerhelm
Ruth Cruikshank
Boat Club Meeting Tonight in Pomeroy
The Outboard Boat Club of Pomeroy will meet at 7 p.m. at the boathouse. Leonard Hess Jr., president, announced the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Outboard Boat Club
Leonard Hess, Jr
Two Men Fined In Middleport Court On Intoxication Charges
In Middleport Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court this week, Thomas DeWeese and C Swindler were each fined five dollars and costs on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Thomas DeWeese
C. Swindler
Schedules Set For Area Churches In Chauncey Morristown And More
Chauncey area church notices list service times with Morristown holiness church led by Helen Tatman and multiple Chauncey area congregations including Church of Christ Parish Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge and Chauncey Methodist. Also Pilgrim Holiness and Seventh Day Adventist schedule and union service note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Helen Tatman
Orland Craig
Mabel Hiles
Church OF Christ Parish
Chauncey — Bible School
Millfield Christian Church
Millfield Methodist Church
Church OF God
Clarence Way
Pilgrim Holiness
Ray Pidcock
Dave Lyon
Cynthia Hammond
Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath School
Arthur Burton
Picnic Honors Birthdays at Babcock State Park
A park picnic at Babcock State Park celebrated the birthdays of B. F. Board Ted Hammock and Tommy Blaine. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B F Board Mary Berry Sharon Lynn Rosa Stuart Mason W Va Mr and Mrs Tommy Blaine and sons Timmy Tommy Mrs Louisa Blaine Middleport Ohio Mr and Mrs Ted Hammock Mr and Mrs John Hammock Becky Charleston W Va Mr and Mrs Lester Johnson David Beckley W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Babcock State Park
B. F. Board
Ted Hammock
Tommy Blaine
Mary Berry
Sharon Lynn
Rosa Stuart
W. Va
Timmy
Tommy
Louisa Blaine
Middleport
Ohio
John Hammock
Becky
Charleston
Lester Johnson
David
Beckley
Two More Petitions Filed for November Elections
The Meigs County Board of Elections reported Thursday two additional petitions for the November ballot. Olive Township trustee candidate E. E. Larkins filed a candidacy petition, and Glenn Cundiff filed for mayor of the village of Syracuse, where current mayor William Therner serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Board of Elections
E. E. Larkins
Olive Township
Glenn Cundiff
Syracuse
William Therner
Family Heads West for Three Week Western Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Daugherty and daughter Susie left Tuesday for a three week trip to the western states visiting Yellowstone Park and plans to travel through Washington state and California en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Elwood Daugherty
Susie
Washington State
California
Yellowstone Park
Mason Clinic Records Admit and Discharge List
The Mason Clinic notes admissions include Mrs Richard Grinstead Mrs Charles Bletner Mrs Gladys Molden Mrs Grace VanMeter and Mrs Eva Beck. Discharges include Mrs Donald Bumgardner and daughter Mrs Charles Cartwright and daughter Mrs Fred Vandall and son Mrs Edward Powell and daughter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Grinstead
Charles Bletner
Mason
Gladys Molden
Dexter
Grace VanMeter
Point Pleasant
Eva Beck
Middleport
Donald Bumgardner
Charles Cartwright
Fred Vandall
Edward Powell
Richar Grinstead
Alice Bletner
New Pastor Installations At Several Middleport Churches
The Rev Nyle D Borden will be installed at Mt Moriah Baptist Church Middleport Sunday at 2 PM with Rev D L Lathem presiding Ministers of the district will participate and the Paint Creek Senior Choir will provide music The installation sermon will be delivered by Rev B Davis He has ties to Gallipolis and Rio Grande College He is married with three daughters The service includes Sunday School at 930 AM Morning worship at 1030 AM and a 1230 PM lunch by the Missionary Society Other churches listed include Church of Christ First Presbyterian Heath Methodist First Baptist Bradbury and a Christian Endeavor program with sermons and union services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nyle D. Borden
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
D. L. Lathem
M. C
Paint Creek
Gallia County
B. Davis
The
Missionary Society
Nylita
Church OF Christ — Wert
Christian Heirs
Kentucky Christian College
Grayson
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Howard Ruppelt
Rodney Downing
Sally Gilmore
Harold F. Hess
Elijah
RockKsprings ‘Fairgrounds
Church Council
United Methodist
J. Leslie Kunze
True Friends
Grace Episcopal
K. C. Wilson
Aaron Kelton
Christian Science
Church OF Christ
William Morgan
Christian Endeavor
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
BYPU
Mills Calls Festival Planning Meeting in Middleport
Thomas Mills, chair of the Fall Festival committee, calls a special meeting Wednesday night in the Mayor's office. Preliminary plans for the September festival will be discussed. The event is sponsored by the Middleport Volunteer Firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Thomas Mills
Frank Vroman Acts as Mayor in Russell's Absence
Frank Vroman, president of council in Middleport, will conduct hearings and lead local government for nine days while Mayor Sidney T. Russell is on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Vroman
Council
Sidney T. Russell
Dorfer Girl Hospitalized After Illness
The 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Olan Dorfer was rushed to Holzer Hospital by ambulance Thursday evening with serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Olan Dorfer
Holzer Hospital
Meigs Marriage License Issued to Bernie Gilkey and Irene Stewart
A marriage license was issued to Bernie Gilkey, 46, of Harrisonville, and Irene Stewart, 32, of Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Bernie Gilkey
Harrisonville
Irene Stewart
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church News Details Services And Activities
Local church notices list sermons, Sunday school times, and special services for Federated churches in Pomeroy. Activities include picnics, vesper services, choir practice, and midweek meetings across Methodist, Episcopal, Christian Science, Church of Christ, Naomi Baptist, Lutheran, and Dexter Church of Christ.
Kentucky Man Hurt In Fall From Truck
John Compson of Gladys Kentucky fell from the bed of a truck in Kerrs Run section sustaining head contusions. He refused further confinement and was discharged from Meigs General Hospital shortly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Compson
Gladys
Kerr's Run
Meigs General Hospital
Compson
Social Security Visit Slated for Wednesday
A Portsmouth Social Security Administration representative will hold office hours at Pomeroy City Hall from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m Wednesday. John R Chatfield manager asks all persons filing retirement or death benefit claims under Old Age and Survivors to call at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Portsmouth
Social Security Administration
Pomeroy City Hall
John R. Chatfield
Pvt John Werry Home On 14 Day Furlough
Pvt John Werry U S Army stationed at Fort Knox Ky arrives home for a 14 day furlough with wife Jeanne Bryant and son Stephen Jeffrey and his parents Mr and Mrs Charles J Werry. He will report to a camp in New Jersey after the furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Werry
U. S. Army
Fort Knox
Jeanne Bryant
Stephen Jeffrey
Charles J. Werry
Werry
New Jersey
Minor Files for Divorce Pomeroy Case Filed
Thelma Y Walburn a minor by her father Max Yeanger sues Eugene Walburn a minor in Akron for divorce. They were married May 27 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thelma Y. Walburn
Max Yeanger
Cheshire RD
Eugene Walburn
Akron
Council Meets To Locate Lot Driveways
POMEROY Members of the street committee and Mayor A Sid ney Spencer will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Kroger parking lot to locate driveways to the lot under an action limiting entrances to 18 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
A. Sidney A. Spencer
Kroger Store
Well Baby Clinic Held at Middleport Library
The Well Baby Conference at Middleport Public Library drew large attendance. Co sponsored by the Child Conservation League and Meigs County Health department with Dr William Jerie and nurses conducting examinations. No August conference. examinations resume in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Public Library
Alfred Lee Roush
Marie Houck
Child Conservation League
Meigs County Health Department
William Jerie
Catherine Shavorinsky
Nelle Bing
CCS
Arm Breaks Again for Judy Owens at Home
Judy Owens, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Owens Jr, broke her arm again this week while at home, three months after the prior injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Judy Owens
Clarence Owens, Jr
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4-H
Middleport Social Notes
Canasta
Bailee
R. S. White
Fifth Ave
Fred W. Wheaton
City of Athens
Robert Wheaton
Athens County
John F. Newcomb
Alex Shust
Spring Street
Glouster
George A. Shust
Giouster
Mary H. Newcomb
Adda L. Hartnell
John F. Newcome
Ethel Riley
Andrew Riley
John FL Newcomb
Waterton
Doe Faterson
Mrs. Hobstetter
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Church News of
Mary Frances Baumgardner
H. D. Brown
Kentucky
Liberty
Voice of the Theatre
Silver Raiders
Whin Wilson
Andy Clyde
George O’brien
Jennifer Holt
the Man From
Colorado
Technicolor
Errol Flynn
Olivia DeHavilland
Bruce Cabot
Ann Sheridan
Dodge City
Laura Lina
Jim Arness
Hopalong Cassidy
the Dead Don't
Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Triple Trouble
Dan Duryea
Gale Storm
AL Jennings
Jack Carson
Janis Paige
Lorre
Mexicali
Rex Allen
Buddy Ebsen
Roy Barcroft
Three Desperate Men
Preston Foster
Virginia Grey
Jim Davis
Monte Blue Sun
MON
van Johnson
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Gene Autry
Pat Buttram
Carleton Young
Penny Edwards
John Millican
TECHNICOLOR CARTOON +SUN
Dennis Morgan
Patricia Neal
Steve Cochran
Bendvue Pomeroy
Salt Lake Raiders
Allan Lane
Eddy Waller
Fighting
Bill Edwards
Doris Merrick
Technicolor Cartoon
SUN
Frick Co
Waynesboro
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