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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

7

Two Accidents in Meigs Investigated by Patrol

Gallipolis Post reports two Meigs County accidents on Monday with no injuries. James Wyatt and Charles Schuler collided on Depot Street. Wyatt charged with driving left of center. Carole Bush and Robert Parsons collided on Mt Moriah Township Road. no injuries. Various DUI and speeding fines issued in Gallia and Minersville courts.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Meigs County Depot St Rutland Corporation James Wyatt Rutland Charles A. Schuler Middleport Schuler Wyatt Mt. Moriah Township Carole F. Bush Robert G. Parsons Racine Willie Jarvis Cheshire William H Janes Janes Farrell G. Randolph George Harry Zuspan Mason John Payne, Jr Washington D. C Patrick Ray Walsh Moundsville Athens Robert M. Byrd Lewis A. Partlow Pomeroy John W Howell Pete Alderigi

Judge Sets Trial Dates For Local Defendants

Common Pleas Judge John C. Bacon set two trials and one hearing. Irenea Little pleaded innocent to hiding from the sheriff and interfering with service. trial June 12 at 9 a.m. James Singer of Columbus pleaded innocent on non support. bond $1000 and trial June 19 at 9 a.m. Clyde Allfriend of Middleport had a probation violation hearing set for Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Pomeroy Common Pleas John C. Bacon Irenea Little James Singer Columbus Clyde Allfriend Middleport

Pomeroy Library to Close Thursdays All Summer

Pomeroy Public Library will be closed on Thursdays through June July and August as announced by W P Lochary president of the board of trustees.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Public Library W. P. Lochary Board of Trustees

Stop Sign Laws To Be Enforced In Middleport

Local officers vow a crackdown on stop sign violators with State Patrol support. Four new signs at Main Seventh and Chestnut aim to curb speeding near schools. Warnings and a one dollar ticket are issued. Thomas Powell and Dewey Guthry paid fines yesterday.

Middleport State Highway Patrol Main Seventh Chestnut Seventh Ave Thomas Powell Dewey Guthry

Family Goes To Services For Marietta College Senior

The Hoyt family from Middleport attended baccalaureate services at the First Congregational Church in Marietta for Marietta College seniors. Margaret Hoyt sang, and her BA degree will be awarded at the upcoming commencement. Also attending were sisters Mrs. Burke Bero and Mrs. Claire Harmon and their sons from Chicago and Findlay.

Middleport C. E. Hoyt David Marietta First Congregational Church Marietta College Margaret Middleport High School Mr. Hoyt First Baptist Church Burke Bero William Chicago Claire Harmon William Claire Findlay

Squad Adds Color To Memorial Day Observance

Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion fired squad color bearers and guard stood at attention during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Meigs County soldiers monument. Members wore bright blue and gold uniforms with white scarves and lanyards. new outfits bought last fall.

Middleport Meigs County Feeney-Bennett Post No. 128 American Legion Paul Haptonstall

Widdleport Personal Notices of Memorial Day Visits and Travel

Local social notes list visits and travels by residents and families from Widdleport. Guests include C C Ramstein and daughter Phyllis with L D Hartinger and Mrs Leo Searles. Dr Ray Dean Heaton visiting ex colleagues at Tri-Lustre Cleaners. several trips to Cincinnati for a vacation and ball games. trips to Charleston Clendenin Huntington Washington Court House and Columbus. Navy assignment in Norfolk. many family visits and summer returns from Washington D C and Columbus broader county.

C. C. Ramstein Phyllis L. D. Hartinger Leo Searles Ray Dean Heaton Kansas City Tri-Lustre Cleaners Carolyn Ruth Humphreys Wheelersburg Miss Humphrey Cincinnati Eddie Johnson Ft Wayne Johnson Kaiser Aluminum Ravenswood Johnson's Harley Bryan Place Allen White Jack White O. H. Stewart Washington Court House Stewart Mrs. White James Faulkner Lawrence Charleston Charles Faulkner Clendenin W. Warr Lawrence Faulkner Larry Jay Middleport Wayne Burton Stephen Arnold Dodsons Burtons Mason Norfolk Burton U. S. Navy Homer Jones Charles Lucas Rodney Marjorie Caledonia Marjorie Harris Washington, D. C Robert Harris Walter Harris Margaret Croushore Columbus Sally Gilmore Carl Gilmore Mill St

Two Are Employed As Extra Patrolmen In Middleport

Middleport hires Fred DeWees former village chief and Scott Shank former West Virginia police chief as extra officers. On call at all times they will relieve others during time off and vacations. Announcement came from Mayor C. C. Fisher.

Middleport Fred DeWees Scott Shank West Virginia Middleport Village C. C. Fisher

Pomeroy Family Night At St Pauls Lutheran Church

Family Night at St Pauls Lutheran Church will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m All members are urged to attend and bring a covered dish and their own silverware Meat and dessert will be furnished

Pomeroy St. Paul's Lutheran

Middleport Reports Memorial Day Meter Revenue

Middleport officers report Memorial Day week parking meter receipts totaling 177 dollars and 50 cents including violation contributions.

Middleport

Longtime NYC car inspector ends 52 years in railroading

W D Dana Hamilton of Hobson retires after 52 years with the New York Central. Beginning 1905 as a laborer, he rose to car inspector in 1913, working through snow, floods, and 140 to 160 cars daily. His NYC era now shows fewer jobs and new lightweight trains. He plans to walk, fish, and enjoy porch time in retirement with his wife and daughter in Middleport.

Middleport New York Central Railroad Hobson W. D. (Dana) Hamilton S. Third Ave Hamilton Hobson Yards Golden Pass NYC Japan Jeff Holder Betty Jane Nuckles S Third David Darst Bill Darst Ohio State University Mrs. Holder Hamiltons Washington DH

Racine Grads Name Homecoming Queen At Banquet

Nadine Roush was chosen Homecoming Queen at the Racine Alumni Association Banquet held at the high school. 157 people attended the Hawaiian themed event with reunions for classes of 1922 and 1947. Attendants were Mary Grace Stobart and Ann Sargent. Lawr ence Hilldare served as toastmaster. The oldest graduate was Mary Philson and the longest travel distance was Mrs. Joan Mattingly of Kansas. Officers elected for the coming year were Virginia Arnott president Betty Bryson first vice president Shirley Beegle second vice president and Earlene Wolfe secretary treasurer. A dance followed with Chet Haddox providing music.

Joan Mattingly Kansas Virginia Arnott Betty Bryson Shirley Beegle Earlene Wolfe Chet Haddox Point Pleasant W. Va

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