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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

2

Scipio Seniors Are Awarded Diplomas

Harrisonville Scipio High awarded diplomas to 18 seniors at commencement. Barbara Escue topped scholastic honors. Lealand Nor and Janice Ep villepple were valedictorian and salutatorian. Dr F J Shoe spoke for the Ohio University College of Education. diplomas were presented by County Superintendent C C Patterson to listed graduates including Chapman Haleie Clark Larry Clark Carol Cline Johnny Dunham Mieter Hysell Paul Green Arlent Markins Paul Jewell and Joan Warner.

Harrisonville Scipio High Barbara Escue Lealand Norseniors Janice Cresses Harrison-Wyant Janice Epvillepple Frank Epple F. J. Shoe David Mil Maker Ohio University Caller Daughters of Lege of Education Miss Epple Ameri Fusic Kans Adrienne France C. C. Patterson Chapman Haleie Clark Larry Clark Carol Cline Johnny Dunham Mieter Hysell Paul Green Arlent@Markins Paul Jewell Joan Warner

Mrs. Jessie Quivey Jones Dies at 62 in Pomeroy

Mrs. Jessie Quivey Jones, 62, died at 2 Sunday at her Mulberry Avenue home after a two week illness. Born in Burlingham, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Eva Jones Quivey. Survived by husband Ross since 1916, one sister Clara Thomas of Pomeroy, and three brothers Wilbur Quivey of Portland, Earl Quivey of Marietta, and Darrell Quivey of Columbus. one sister Mabel Cowen preceded her. Member of the Methodist Church. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trevey-Finsterwald funeral home with Rev. Edward Parker officiating. burial Burlingham Cemetery.

Pomeroy Jessie Quivey Jones Mulberry Ave Earl Quivey Marietta Darrell Quivey Columbus Mabel Cowen Methdist Church Trevey-Finsterwald Edward Parker First Baptist Church Burlingham Cemetery

Wilkesville and Taylor Ridge Local News Notes

Mr and Mrs George Queen and children of Columbus visited Wilkesville and attended alumni banquets at Vinton and Wilkesville. Columbus guests included Wayne Stacy and Harvey, attending Wil ton alumni. Anna Shenefield and J Roush visited Ray Strausbaugh family. Local officers for 1956 57 are Loren Strausbaugh president Harley Strong vice president Leona Pean secretary Betty Pean treasurer. Various residents relocated or hosted visitors, with church and school activities noted. Robert Snyder in Chanute AFB visited grandparents. Taylor Ridge youth fellowship met at Carolyn Smith home with next meeting June 11 at Taylor Ridge church. Sunday guests included Audrey Iagle, James Mall Michael and Jane Marie of Amesville, Glen Chalfant of Trimble.

Wilkesville George Queen Columbus A. L. DeVault Vinton and Wayne Stacy Don Penn Wilton Anna Shenefield J.©. Roush Ray Strausbaugh Garnet Halley Gallipolis Ruth Barber Earl Cray Lena * Cray Presbyterian Cil Loren Strausbaugh Harley¢ Strong Leona! Pean Betty Pean Rosie Wolfenbarger Allie Nunemaker Ralph White Robtie Benes Taylor Ridge Hervert Mingus Fritz Olbers James Bickley Jack and Terry Gilbert Courtney Sandra Bryan Gerald Bryan Theodore Heffken Vt Glouster Pritz Olbers Harold Redding Esther Morrison Normand Harold, Jr Mt. Sterling Wilber Morrrison Glouster James Coey Trimble Joseph Wilson Joseville B. Chalfant

Enter Church Two Baptized in Sunday Services

Dee and Ju ith Sauer, daughters of Mr and Mrs Rodney Sauer, joined First Presbyterian Church during Sunday morning worship. Mrs Franklin Triplett was baptized Sunday evening at the Church of Christ by Fred Gardner. Tera Jane Ebersbach, month old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ebersbach, was baptized at the Heath Methodist Church service led by Pastor L A Bangerter who announced his Camden Methodist Church appointment and preached his final sermon here after six years. He and his wife leave for general conference at Lakeside and will move household goods to their new home.

Dee Juith Sauer Rodney Sauer First Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt Franklin Triplett Church of Christ Fred Gardner L. A. Bangerter Heath Methodist Church Tera Jane George Ebersbach Bangerter Camden Daston Joseph Poster Dayton John Whipple Robert Balser Leonard Leguesso Delaware Ralph Webb Alberta Alex Ander Columbus Chlorus Grimm Mildred Chapman Cora Webb Marietta Order of Eastern Star Frank Jennings Woodsfield H. E. Boney David Kroger Marietta College Gerald McIntosh Huntington Franklin D. Hudson Hattie Russell Jim Columbus Edison Hobstetter Jim Bill Hobstetter Tommy Reuter H Iowa Reuter Ray Val Reuter Meigs General Hospital Susie Hawk Guysville Letta Spencer Judy Theo Smith Florence Tracy Mabel Goetnlein Nellie Brown Paul Barnes Akron Norman Spencer Columbu Truman Russell J. C Anita Sue Ralph Hayman Racine R. H. Hayman R. C. Lansbury Earl Warnke Middleport Ralph Warnke Port Hinton Kenneth Wiggins Michael Bellaire Dunham John Blazer Ray Reuter Bennett Iowa Albert van Cooney Carroll Swanson Sylvia Charles Swanson Susan Marysville Kenneth Sauer Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Lewis Sauer New Orleans Continental Oil Company Sauer Claude Durgee Pittsburg Herman Lohse Michigan Rush Philson Raine Portland Ralph Gibbs, Jr Gloria June J Ory Mr Gibbs George Childs Janis Childs Ruth Childs Tampa Fla Mildred Hawley Elizabeth Moore Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Florida Miss Moore Miami Bettie Wise Marjory Niebl James Sauders Herbert Noel Telephone Company Coats

Pomeroy Social Notes and Eastern Star Meetings

Pomeroy Social Notes reports Racine UES and Pomeroy-Racine Chapter 13 Order of Eastern Star meetings with initiatory work and a blind auction by past officers. Numerous social visits and attendances across Marietta, Woodsfield, Columbus, Huntington, and Akron noted among residents, with relatives visiting for holidays and church, hospital, and college events.

Pomeroy Racine Order of Eastern Star

Resignation and local visits mark Carbondale notes

The Rev. Bob Philips resigns as pastor of Carbondale Pilgrim Holiness Church to join Inman Construction Co. of Lambertville Michigan. Local residents are shown visiting family, with updates on births in Middleport and Germany, and mentions of relatives across Ohio and Germany.

Burglar Flies Through Skylights In Pom ery Club Break In

A weekend burglary report from Pomeroy notes no theft after an intruder entered via the Bendvue theater, then two skylights into the Eagle Lodge club rooms on East Second. Patrolman Henry Werry stated the survey found nothing stolen.

Pomeroy Eagle Lodge Club Henry Werry Bendvue Theater

Nurse Passes State Board Exam in West Virginia

Miss Carol Bachtel RN a recent graduate of St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Parkersburg WV has been notified she passed the state nurses board examinations She is employed at Meigs General Hospital currently.

Middleport Carol Bachtel St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Parkersburg W.va Meigs General Hospital

Middleport figures in family, church and class notes

A string of Middleport community items covers visits, birthdays, and farewells. Family parties honor Wendell Bunce and his father, while Loyal Pals plan a church gathering. Residents mark birthdays and inspect assignments, with travelers and military moves noted among local kin and friends.

Barrett reunion at Joe Swick home in Danville

The Barrett family gathering at the Joe Swick residence in Danville drew many relatives. Attendees included Mc Clung, Kauffman of Marion, Glassburns, Swicks, Husons of Columbus, Yarnell of Toledo, Cardio of West Point, Barrett and Mighty families from several towns, plus visitors from Grove City and Williamson.

Danville Joe Swick Raymond Mc Clung Richard Kauffman Marion James Glassburn Deborah Paul Swick Jeanne John Vicki Goldie Huson Columbus Marjorie Yarnell Toledo Ellen Might Vinton Anthony Cardio Linda Wanda William Pottery Donald Straus Brough Billy Easton Donald Strausbaugh Jack Davis Williamson W.va Burbage West Point Swicks Clifford Might Joyce Roger Leland Terry Opell Smith Alice Smith Alva E. Swick

Tuckermans Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Athens

Karyl and Thomas Tuckerman marked their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Russell home in Athens. The couple wed June 3, 1906 at Midway Church. A party featured a yellow rose corsage, a gold money tree gift, an ornate cake, and meals at a local restaurant. Attendants included Myrna Russell, Pauline Tuckman, and several relatives from Utica, Mobile, and Middleport. Mrs Tuckerman, ill since 1948, was able to attend her first restaurant dinner in years.

Karyl and Thomas Athens Sidney T. Russell Rue Tuckerman Donna Tuckerman Daugh Midway Church Ters Myrna Robert Near Dexter Hayth Columbus W. H. Jubling Tuckerman Martin Res Russell En Taurant Tucks Mill St Erman Linda Utica Ohio Judson White Maida Russell Ruth Ann Klees Middleport Hall

Court Receipts in May Total $908.80 for Meigs County Clerk

Receipts for Evelyn Locke office show total May income of 908.80 with county share 689.05 and state share 219.75. Office activities include titles 73 motions of lien 255 memorandums 76 cancellations 203 affidavits 217 certified copies eight.

Pomeroy Evelyn Locke Meigs County

Mason Day Chapter Meets on Tuesday

Mason County Chapter 27 Disabled American Veterans will hold a regular meeting at Point Pleasant on Tuesday. E. H. Reuter asks each member and auxiliary to write their representatives and senator in support of the new compensation bill for disabled veterans and their dependents.

Pomeroy Mason County Point Pleasant E. H. Reuter

Midport Legion Sponsors Shows at Stansbury Park

Middleport Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion sponsors Midwest Royal shows at Stansbury Park this week. County home children will ride free on Saturday afternoon and Middleport Boy Scouts will be admitted free on the same day.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Stansbury Park

Wyatt Contributions Instructions Given

SADDLEPART Contributions for the Rev and Mrs Thomas Wyatt and children who lost their possessions in an explosion Thursday may be left at Jacks Dairy Bar Martin Roller Drug Store Dutton Drug Store and Bunces Harley Davidson motorcycle agency Feeney Bennett Post No 128 American Legion is sponsoring the drive for help for the family.

Thomas Wyatt Jacks Marlin & Roller Drug Store Dutton Drug Store Bunce Harley - Davidson Motorcycle Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion

Local visitors dot towns as families host guests across states

Recent social notes list Mr and Mrs Bill Car and children of Alford visiting Mr and Mrs Robert White, and many others including Mr and Mrs Willam Oblinger, Mr and Mrs Clifton Donahew Jr, Mr and Mrs Arthur Morarity and children, and guests from Me Ohio and Germany. The piece notes relatives from Parkersburg, Syracuse, Racine, and more touring relatives in various communities as families share visits. An emergency squad was called Sunday to the home of Catherine Vititoe on Railroad Street in Middleport.

Aiddleport Peen and Stobart Har Jennings Wayland Dale Mossman Fort Riley Kan Carmen Deems Columbus Will Jon Russell Truman Middleport Catherine Vititoe Allroad Street

Wanted Trio Nabbed and Turned Over to West Virginia Police

The weekend arrest led to the transfer of three suspects to the West Virginia State Police. Jack Landers, 21, of Pom ery, James Bing, 18, Hemlock Grove, and Richard Spencer, 19, Pomeroy Route 1, were wanted on theft charges, Sheriff Charles Russell said.

Pomeroy West Virginia State Police Charles Russell Jack Landers James Bing Hemlock Grove Richard Spencer Russell

Larry Bunce Receives Jump Scholarship at Camp Arrowhead

Larry Bunce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunce, earned the Middleport eighth grade appointment for the Jump Scholarship at Camp Arrowhead near Jackson. The faculty selects the scholarship annually. Bruce Bradford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bradford, who previously was the eighth grade scholarship candidate, serves as a counselor.

Middleport Larry Bunce Walter Bunce Camp Arrowhead Jackson Bruce Bradford Wallace Bradford

Meigs Dealers Sell 77 New Vehicles in May

Meigs county auto dealers sold 77 new motor vehicles during May. Mrs. Jack Kennedy, county automotive title clerk, reported 63 were passenger cars, 13 were trucks and one was a trailer.

Meroy Meigs County Jack Kennedy

Orrs Announce Daughter Birth in Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs Mary Katherine Orr announce the birth of a daughter born June 1 in Pittsburgh. Mrs John Orr Sr is the former Mary Sauer of Middleport.

Orr Pittsburgh al Iddleport Mary Katherine Wilmington John Orr Sr Mary Sauer Mid-leport

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scipio Asses Pomeroy Social Notes Racine Ues Carbondale Bob Philips Inman Construction Co Lambertville Mich Glen Prater Ft. Wayne Ind P.O. Mace Nolan Mace and Son Mace Minnie Cly Gertie Evans George Barber Allison| Cox Brain Bray Barberton Mary Wolf Eddie Ross Dot Lanier Don Brancomb Henry Pollock Richard Rader Janet Manley Weisbaden Germany Walton Manley HK. Wilson Stora Mason Eagles Middleport Society Amiddleport Wendell Bunce Jon l Nina Russell Bradbury M. L. Kelly Pennert Naving A. A. Iarberry Richard Clipner Barbara Bennett Edwd Bennett Ruth Charles Hixon Frances Bennett Russell Kinnard Sara Wells Billy Larry Edward Bennett Mary Louise Elaine Esther Iran Billings Air Force Base Newport News C. E. Hoyt C. B. Hawkins Philippi W. C Fort Knox, Ay Fred Hibbs Sergeant Brown Third Armored Division Pvt Gary Wayland Juanita Bangerter Joshua Smith Dresden Oleson Vernon Weber Weber August Weber Chester University Hospital Jack Bachner W. R. Bachner George Dallas O. C. Streets Grant Hospital Bachners Dallas Spring Hill Milk Tuckermans Mason Day Ost Wyatt Bashan Irs Mary McKay Atlas Tires SOHIO K&m Manning Blues Mike Mullen W. Va Meigs Exire Skseonc Tony Curtis Gloria DeHaven Gene Davis Corinne Calvert Paris Shelly Winter Betty Davis Garry Merrill Michael Rennie Cartoon Aks Liberty ‘Theatre Orto William Bendix Arthur Kennedy Marshall Thompson Pomeroy Bend Theatres Temple Miss Dove Jennifer Jones Obert Stack Hamilton Douglas Marshall Thompson Monaco Serene Prince Rainier IH Grace Kelly MGM VistaVision Bride
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