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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1954

Page

2

Meigs Fair Guernsey Show Draws Thirteen Counties

Thirteen counties will be represented at the South eastern Ohio District Guernsey Show held August 19 in conjunction with the Meigs County fair at Rocksprings Fairgrounds. Exhibitors must register by August 18, may enter unlimited animals but no more than two per class, and prize purses include 45 30 20 15 in three weight classes for pulling with weight certificates required. Officers listed include Hiram Slawter president and Clarence Heaton secretary with directors from Meigs and surrounding counties.

Racine Fairgrounds Ohio, Guernsey Breeders Association Meigs Athens Gallia Vinton Mason Counties Buckeye Horse Pulling Association of Ohio Hiram

Missionary Glenna Rummell to Speak at Rutland Church

Captain Glenna Rummell, a Salvation Army missionary returning from India, will speak at the Rutland Methodist Church at 7 pm Tuesday. She served overseas and will share experiences from her work.

Mayle Sues for Divorce in Meigs County Court

May M Mayle files for divorce from Calvin W Mayle in Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging extreme cruelty. She also seeks custody of two minor children.

Pomeroy May M. Mayle Calvin W. Mayle Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Pep and Vim Promise Rejuvenation for Couples

Advertisement touts a tonic claiming to revitalize marriages and energy for husbands and wives. It targets exhausted couples and urges readers to visit druggists for Advil-like remedies.

Bennett Family Reunion Returns After Four Year Gap

Pomeroy social notes report the Bennett family of Memphis Tennessee gathering in Parkersburg Virginia and Nelsonville for a reunion marking the first full family gathering in four years. Visitors include Hart and Robert Charles and appearances by the Scholl and Cana day families plus other local guests in the Hocking Valley area.

Hart Parkersburg Robert Charles Edward Hite Hite Nelsonville Hocking Valley Bruce Scholl Mike Ironton Frances Scholl Delmar A. Canaday Columbus Mildred Gamlin Pomeroy

Reunion of the Canaday family in Pomeroy at Hysell Run

A Canaday family reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canaday and daughter Sabra in Hysell Run. The event featured a picnic and included many relatives from Gallipolis and Rio Grande among others, with the hosts in attendance.

Pomeroy Canaday Robert Canaday Sabra Hysell Run Gerald Canaday Mira Rio Grande Marshall Canaday Pat Anne Jack Canaday Mike Gene Cassius Harry Bailey Timmy Cassius Canaday Blanche Canaday Golden Canaday Dave Mallard Barbara Sherri Niday Anne Canaday Gallipolis Delmar A Russell

Birthday party marks Billy Joe Strong first year

Mr and Mrs Henry Reibel and Mr and Mrs Donley Reibel and daughter Donna attended a Wilkesville birthday party for Billy Joe Strong on his first anniversary. Others included Mia Joe Strong Mrs Flora Woods Miss Mary K Lang Earl Logan and Mrs Bobo the great grandmother.

Pomeroy Henry Reibel Donley Reibel Donna Wilkesville Harley Strong Billy Joe Strong Althea Reibel Mia Joe Strong Flora Woods Mary K. Lang Earl Logan Gallipolis Bobo Hamden

Pomeroy Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Meeting

Carolyn White and Brenda Strauss led a Sunday evening Christian Endeavor at Pomeroy Church of Christ. Group singing accompanied by Joe Strauss with Michael Oblinger leading prayer and Miss Strauss presenting a reading. Miss White spoke on a rallying article titled Dream a Braver Stronger Dream And March On. Bible quiz and benediction closed the session.

Pomeroy Carolyn White Brenda Strauss Pormeroy Church of Christ Ina Agnite Joe Strauss Michael Oblinger Miss Strauss Miss White

Youth Camp Plans Set by United Methodist Youth

Final arrangements for a Lancaster youth camp were discussed Sunday by the United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship. Dr Thomas Radford led the worship portion and Keith Reuter directed the recreation segment that closed the gathering.

Grace Episcopal Church suspends August services in Pomeroy

Grace Episcopal Church in Pomeroy announces no church services will be held during August. The notice states August services are canceled.

Pomeroy Grace Episcopal

Akron residents visit relatives over weekend

Mrs. George Cunningham and daughter Miss Jean Matthews of Akron spend Thursday to Sunday with Mrs. Beulah Neuteling. Mr. Cunningham joins them for the weekend. The Kimes couple returns from Vere Beach to Chester for several months before continuing south. Rolland Neutzling with Addie Grueser depart for a visit to Pennsylvania and Maryland. James Lochary attends an Athens workshop at Ohio University. Wyatt Gilbert family and others visit Camden Park Huntington West Virginia and nearby towns. Dr. W. S. Hart and Miss Elsie are noted.

George Cunningham Jean Matthews Akron Mr. Cunningham Beulah Neuteling Mrs. Neuteling Mrs. Cunningham Miss Matthews Cecil R. Kimes Vere Beach Fla Chester Rolland Neutzling Addie Grueser Grueser R. B. Wilkins Lancaster Pennsylvania Maryland James Lochary Athens Ohio University Wyatt Gilbert Jimmy John Hunnel Linda Chapman Camden Park Huntington W. Va Cattletsburg Ashland W. S. Hart Elsie

Mrs. Jo Hardy Named to WV Festival Committee

Mrs. Jo Hardy of Harrisonville Road was chosen as one of eight members to plan the inaugural West Virginia Recreational Festival set for October 22 to 24 at Jackson's Mills. The committee is led by Wilson E. Woods of Webster Springs and will feature crafts music and folk dancing. Hardy is the sole Ohioan on the panel and is participating during a workshop at Ohio University in Athens.

Pomeroy Jo Hardy Harrisonville Road West Virginia Jackson's Mills W. Va Wilson

Dr. W S Ellis Observes Eightieth Birthday

MIDDLEPORT Dr W S Ellis former Meigs County Health Commissioner observed his 80th birthday Thursday at his home on S Sesan Ave A birthday cake was presented by neighbor Mrs Lawrence Bing The ailing doctor is reported improved and received many cards and remembrances on his birthday

Middleport W.S. Fl Tts Meigs County S. Seesan Ave Lawrence Bing Ellis

Rutland Schools Hire New Language Teacher

The Western Local School District Board of Education approved Miss Mary Elizabeth Chapman as the foreign language and English instructor at Rutland High School last night. She replaces Betsy Ebersbach who resigned.

Pomeroy Mary Elizabeth Chapman Ane Rutland Western Local School District Board of Education Miss Chapman Betsy Ebersbach

Middleport Society Guests Arrive

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Meadows of 8 Fourth Ave include Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mattox and family from South Charleston and various relatives visiting en route to Florida. Other visitors include Hulbert Meadows of Sears Roebuck in Lansing and Rev. Harold LaParel family from Henderson.

Middleport C. E. Meadows Fourth Ave Herman Mattox Jean Ann Dickie South Charleston John Meadows Patty Ethel Shoupe Meadow Hulbert Meadows Carol Ann Jane Kay Kennedy Lansing Mich Sears Roebuck Florida Harold la Parel Sherry and Lynn Henderson W. V Herman Mattoxes Elmer Mattox

Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter Visit Middleport

Middleport Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star met at Mrs J O Leonard s Fifth Ave home Friday. Mrs Zella Cross led the meeting and plans were laid for the summer picnic at Mrs Max Harrah s home next month with husbands invited. Games were played with 208 prizes awarded to Mrs Hayes Mrs Hindy Mrs Young Sr and Mrs Pullen. A salad course followed.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star J. O. Leonard Fifth Ave Zella Cross Max Harrah Harrahs Ee Hayes Kalad Hindy Joe Young A. R. Pullen

Hawkins Family Reunion Draws Rutland Group

A Hawkins family reunion occurred Sunday at Ernest and Mrs. Hawkins home in Rutland. A noon picnic followed. Attendees included Mrs. A. J. Beaver and guest Mrs. Charlotte Dixon from Toronto, Mrs. Roscoe Fowler, Mrs. Sylvia McMaster, Homer Hawkins and wife, Albert Hawkins and children, Mildred Alberta Martha Jane Ernest Lee and Robert, Tom Gaffney and son Jim, and Mrs. Mae Drummond of Xenia.

Middleport Hawkins Brothers Ernest Hawkins Rutland A. J. Beaver Charlotte Dixon Toronto Canada Roscoe Fowler Sylvia McMaster Homer Hawkins Albert Hawkins Mildred Alberta Martha Jane Ernest Lee Robert Tom Gaffney Jim Mae Drummond Xenia

Carolyn Sue Goodwin Birthday Party Held Friday

Carolyn Sue Goodwin celebrated her fourth birthday with a party hosted by Louise Searles at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asel Searles. Ice cream cake and lemonade were served as Carolyn handed out favors to guests including Sharon Tipton Mary Louise Clelland Junior Clelland Richard Reed Myrna Searles Janell Call Pamela Covert Sonny Van Meter Mary Van Meter and Minnie Rothgeb. Larry Jacobs sent a gift though he could not attend.

Middleport Carolyn Sue Goodwin Louise Searles Asel Searles Carolyn Sharon Sue Tipton Mary Louise Junior Clelland Richard Reed Myrna Kay Searles Janell Call Pamela Covert Sonny and Mary van Meter Minnie Rothgeb Larry Jacobs

Social visits span many towns in region

Numerous families from Wheeling Coolville Reedsville and nearby areas visited friends and relatives in the past days. Guests included Hendersons Paynters Parks Lamp Wildman and others with extended trips to Akron Pittsburgh and Canal Fulton.

Portland FE. J. Henderson Wheeling R. S. Henderson Coolville Warren Pickens Ernest Whitehead Reedsville Mattie Henderson Eber Harvey Parks Beryl Parks Okey Paynter Paul Paynter Akron Melvin Wildman Athens Carroll Lamp Virginia McDale Long Bottom Ralph Henderson Elie (Henderson) Sharra Pittsburgh Lydia Waterman Gladys Heasley Jay Webster Ira Hill New Waterford Mary Baker Steubenville Roy Paynter John Paynter Charles Mt. Blanchard Ralph Radcliffe Middleport Gayle Dale Hill Hobart Cozart Canal Fulton John Bacon Jack Sidney Durst

Local couples and families visit Midport area from multiple states

Middleport residents host visitors from Indianapolis Cleveland Columbus and Miami over a weekend. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Krofft with son Butch and Mrs L L Cunningham. Relatives traveled from Pomeroy Buckeye Lake and Zanesville for weddings and family gatherings.

Robert Krofft Butch Indianapolis Krofft L. L. Cunningham Broadway Theodore Reed Pomeroy Edith Humphrey Hockingport Maryland Cumberland Hobart Cedric Clark D. Curtis Reed Ted Reed James Sauders Mildred Ann Wise Michael Miami Roscoe Wise S. Third Ave Eastern Air Lines William Phillips Connie Christine Rittman Charles Walburn Phillips Pearl Phillips Minersville

Visits and Appointments Noted Across Ohio Communities

In Columbus Blue Lake and Letart Falls area families hosted visitors including Mrs Myrtle Waugh and Mr Earl Wallace. Detro it visits included Mrs Ruby Sheets and Keith Allan Sheets. Helen Crawford Burnette of Glouster has been appointed Executrix of Blanche Henry estate with four months for creditors to file claims, dated July 23 1954 by Probate Judge Roger J Jones Sr.

Blue Lake Myrtle Waugh Columbus Earl Wallace Blue Lake Drive Chauncey Sheets J. D. Roush Russell A. Sheets Letart Falls Stanford Young F. B. Caldwell Ruby Sheets Keith Allan Merrill Kane Detroit, Mich C. E. Sheets Helen Crawford Burnette Glouster Ohio Blanche Henry Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County

Joppa WSCS Met Hosts Neighborly Gathering

The Joppa WSCS met at Mrs. Violet Life’s home for a brief program and refreshments for attendees including Eve lyn Barr Alice Barr Delia Ruth Helen Kibble Elva Blake Elva Gorrell C A Barnette Meigs Bendeum Delcia Reed Opal Harris Cindy Swisher Jerry Swisher. The next meeting is set for Aug 2 at Mrs Ruth Barton’s home. Visitors included Vernon Reed and Floyd Cain, Elmer Blake, Mr and Mrs David Taylor and son Mark, plus others from Whites Chapel N and nearby towns.

Joppa WSCS Violet Life Evelyn Barr Alice Barr Delia Ruth Helen Kibble Elva Blake Elva Gorrell C. A. Barnette Meigs Bendeum Delcia Reed Opal Harris Cindy Jerry Swisher Mineral Wells W. Va

Minstrel Group Active in Summer Rehearsals

The Sunflower Minstrel Group directed by Bradford Maag has held regular summer rehearsals. Last Thursday the group performed at an ice cream social for Chester Athletic Fund. An upcoming appearance is planned at First Presbyterian Church family picnic with Lillian Stieff as accompanist and several soloists and dancers.

Middleport Sunflower Bradford Maag Maag Chester Chester Athletic Fund First Presbyterian Church Lillian Stieff Irene Grueser Myrna Maag Cash Bahr Lewis Sauer Hagey Sisters Bahr Judy Jacobs Lois Ann Chapman Betty Bryson K. of P. Hall Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias

Two Meigs Hospital Patients Released

Mrs Electa Hysell who had heart ailment was sent home on Hysell St Monday. Mrs Jack Cowie after major surgery returned home on N Second Ave Saturday. Mrs Mary McDaniel bedridden ten years with arthritis moved to sister Mrs Joe Turner Vine St. condition unchanged.

Middleport Electa Hysell Meigs General Hospital Hysell St Jack Cowie N. Second Ave Mary McDaniel Joe Turner Vine St

Pomeroy Man Hurt In West Virginia

Leslie Price of Henry Street was hospitalized in Charleston West Virginia after a fall from eight feet into a valve pit at the New York Central carbide plant in Institute West Virginia. He sustained back and pelvic injuries while employed by the railroad.

Pomeroy McMillen Charleston W. Va New York Central Railroad Leslie Price Henry St Price New York Central Carbide Institute

Reunion of Branch-Os born at Lancaster Fair Grounds

The Branch-Os born Reunion met July 18 at the Lancaster Fair Grounds with nearly 100 attendees. George Branch served as acting president after Charles B. Kincade’s death. John Rouse was elected president and Mrs. John Rouse secretary treasurer. Youngest attendee was three months old. oldest was Albery Osborn, 73. 1955 reunion planned at same site.

Coolville Branch-Osborn Lancaster Fair Grounds George Branch Charles B. Kincade C. B. Kincade John Rouse Harpster Ohio Lee Barber Albery Osborn Caledonia

Delinquency Crackdown Planned in Middleport

Middleport police say juveniles must be off local streets by 11 p m though Fridays and Saturdays extend to 11 30 p m. Officers report youths loitering at eateries and midtown shops and vandalizing, with study of bottles and pop theft. Mayor Russell warns parents will face court if children persist.

Middleport Lower Middleport Sidney T. Russell

Legion Plans Holiday Fete in Middleport

Feeney Bennett Post No. 128 American Legion meets Wednesday at the Legion Hall on S Fourth Ave to plan what may be Middleport’s biggest Labor Day celebration. Don Roach commander says other business will be discussed and voted on. Memorial Day films from Middleport and Cheshire will be shown. Homemade ice cream will follow. All veterans urged to attend.

Middleport Feenney-Bennett Post American Legion Legion Hall S. Fourth Ave Don Roach Roach Cheshire

Lt. Lee Smith Finishes Second in Defense Course

Lt. Lee Smith, one of eight officers in the Atomic Defense Officers Training at Ft. McClellan Alabama, completed the course last week and placed second. He is a Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate with both B.S. and M.A. degrees and ROTC member who was commissioned at graduation.

Middleport Lee Smith Ft. McClellan Ala E. O. Smith S. Second Ave Smith Middleport High School Ohio University

Driver Fined and Jailed for Intoxication in Middleport

Pat Mitchell pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was fined 100 dollars and costs and given a three day jail sentence by Mayor Sidney T. Russell. Clifford Whittington, a car passenger, was fined 10 dollars and costs on an intoxication charge. State patrol filed both charges.

Middleport Pat Mitchell Sidney T. Russell Clifford Whittington State Patrol

Meter Receipts Show Increase After Parking Lot Closure

Pomeroy reports parking meter receipts for the past week totaled 306.50 dollars. Chief Walter E. Wolfe notes an approximate 60 dollar rise due to the closing off and resurfacing of the upper parking lot, boosting collections.

Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe Wolfe

Salem Center Visitors Share Family Meetings

Mr and Mrs Addie Luellen of Ona West Virginia visited Emery Luellen and other relatives. Cousins Stella Luellen Reynolds and her son of Huntington joined. Several locals dropped by to see Lizzie Caton Janet, including Bob Hayes, George Martin, Bob Stevenson and families from Wellston Jackson and Danville.

Salem Center Addie Luellen Ona W. Va Emery Luellen Stella Luellen Reynolds Huntington Lizzie Caton Janet Bob Hayes Wellston George Martin Bob Stevenson Jackson Glen Caton Danville Howard German Rutland Iva Miller Max Edmundson Lou Nichols Betty Columbus Nichols Ernest Davis Pomeroy Carolyn Miller Athens Lee Marsh

Millfield Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Family Gatherings

Chauncey social page notes Mrs. Clarence Sanders hosting the Millfield Needle Club event at the Sanders home. The column records visits from Baker Road residents and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Alvira Shafer, and the Brookins family. A birthday dinner honors A L Preston with family present and Bobbie Preston returns from Florida after a fishing trip where he caught a 24 pound catch the day’s largest. Additional visits include Keith Glendining, Alonzo Figgins, C H Courtney, and various Gardner and Luce family members from Columbus, Nelsonville, Athens, and Chicago.

Bobbie Preston Clark Preston William Lindley Florida Bobbie Keith Glendining Sharpsburg Alonzo Figgins Nelsonville C. H. Courtney Cathy Billy Joey Crayton Walker Columbus Karl Gardner Guy Gardner Athens John Luce Annette Chicago

Local residents return from hospital and trips

Mrs. Goldie Spaulding returned Friday from University Hospital in Columbus. Miss Garnet Aten and Miss Elaine McKinney came home Sunday night after a three week visit in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins of Chauncey and Mrs. E W Bingman of Athens were Sunday visitors.

Goldie Spaulding University Hospital Columbus Garnet Aten Elaine McKinney Virginia Guy Brookins Chauncey E. W. Bingman Athens

Meigs County Polio Meet Set Thursday

POMEROY The Meigs County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Pomeroy High School for an organizational session. Harry A. Bennett, chapter chairman, will resign as local chairman after two years in the post. He has served as Rutland and Pomeroy High School principal and recently moved to Lebanon, Ohio to lead that district. Bennett urged strong attendance citing Meigs County's record high polio cases last year.

Pomeroy Meigs County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Pomeroy High School Harry A. Bennett Bennett Rutland and Pomeroy High School Pomeroy School Lebanon, O Eigs County

Christmas Observed In July At The Fisher Home

Boxes of souvenirs from Japan and Germany arrived at the C. O. Fisher home in Middleport on Monday. Lt Gloria Harbor and Sgt Sara Jane Fisher, recently discharged from the WAC, delivered and hosted the items including a 93 piece china set and a 20 by 30 inch oil portrait of Miss Fisher, all intact from a November shipment.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Japan Germany Express China Gloria Harbor Fishers Sara Jane Fisher Woman's Army Corps Miss Fisher

Bible School Opens at Sandridge Holiness Mission

Vacation Bible school opened Monday at the Sandridge Holiness Mission with thirty five students enrolled. Teachers are Rev. Helen Tatman, Mrs. Hiram Mingus, Eleane McKinney and Garnet Aten, sponsored by the Sandridge church.

Chauncey Sandridge Sandridge Church Helen Tatman Hiram Mingus Eleane McKinney Garnet Aten

Wurster announces birth of son Gregory Alan

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wurster of Dayton announce the birth of their first child Gregory Alan on July 15. Grandparents are John Dillard and the late Mrs. Dillard.

Middleport Harry Wurster Janet Dillard Dayton Gregory Alan John Dillard

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