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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1953

Page

6

Rehabilitation Contracts Okayed by School Board

POMEROY The Pomeroy Board of Education approved new hires for the coming year including Mrs. Mary Susan Smith as English teacher at Pomeroy High School. Principals added are J. E. White Howard Knight Ralph Spencer and Helen Williams with Knight also named athletic director. Two bus drivers were approved and rehabilitation contracts awarded for roofing painting and furniture totaling 10470 with state and local shares specified.manship

Pomeroy Pomeroy Board of Education W. A. Smith Pomeroy Schools Mary Susan Smith Pomeroy High School Morgantown Smith J. E. White Howard Knight Ralph Spencer Central School Helen Williams Sugar Run Knight C. S. Gibbs Chester Knight Austin Phillips Rolland Neutzling

Apathy Aims to Delay Ohio School Finance Bill

Pomeroy superintendent W. A. Smith warns that low public interest could stop the Ohio General Assembly from enacting the school finance program. He cites shifts in state funding shares, potential underestimates in the governor’s and state treasurer’s funds, and a proposed one cent cigarette tax as sources, noting the public’s indifference risks political fallout for lawmakers.

Pomeroy Ohio General Assembly W. A. Smith Smith Roger W. Tracy General Assembly

Mrs. Emma Heines 87 Dies in Pom eryo

Mrs. Emma Heines aged 87, widow of William Heines, died at Meigs General Hospital. She leaves two sons, two daughters, a sister, three brothers, 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Emma Heines William Heines Meigs General Hospital Heines George Heines Hemlock Grove Cleland Heines Wilma Terrell Flo Strickland Ellen Baer Syracuse H. H. Genheimer Athens John Genheimer Cleveland Douglas Genheimer Minersville Dale H. Ratliff Beech Grove Cemetery

Three Are Injured In Minor Mishaps

Three patients were treated at Meigs General Hospital Tuesday evening after accidents. Bill Grueser of Middleport had a finger laceration while loading stone near his residence on North Second St. James Rise, 12, of Cheshire, received a toe laceration from swimming. Pauline Birchfield was treated for a toe laceration after her foot was caught in a tractor power take-off.

Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital Bill Grueser Middleport North Second St. James Rise Cheshire Pauline Birchfield

Southeastern Ohio Poultry Group to Meet Thursday

Pomeroy officials announce the Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Pomeroy City Hall. E A Wingett, the president, says the meeting will cover the Meigs County chicken of tomorrow contest and the first annual Southeastern Ohio Broiler Festival the group sponsors.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association Pomeroy City Hall E. A. Wingett Meigs County Wingett

Cruelty Charged in Meigs County Divorce Case

Esther M. VanCooney files a cross petition in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty. She had previously been named as a defendant in a divorce case brought by James N. VanCooney.

Meigs County

Pomeroy Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at Home

Mrs. George Beards entertained Jane Howell Tent D U V at her S Second Ave Middleport. President Mrs. Herbert Miller led a business session. A prize from Mrs. Harry Stahl went to Mrs. A V Howell. Mrs. Richard Campbell demonstrated household products. Hostess served salad. Meeting adjourned with potluck Friday at IOOF Hall.

Rutland Church Dinner Draws Local Residents

A recent Rutland Church of Christ basket dinner drew a group of local families and individuals. Attendees included William Theobald of Columbus and many couples led by Claire Taylor Robert Hill Bob Snowden Alpha Plummer Joe Phillips Maude Rawlings Lydia Theobald Ethel Snowden Elza Michels Ethel Nelson Hilah Barker Thelma Mich els Barbara Jackson Ethel Jackson Kathy Thomas Dee Thomas Helen Mae Nelson Ira Barker Birdie Mae Haley and Victor Braley.

Rutland Hilah Barker Thelma "Michels Barbara Jackson Ethel Jackson Kathy Thomas Dee Thomas Helen Mae Nelson Ira Barker Birdie Mae Haley Victor Braley

Farm Bureau Advisory Council Held at Rutland Home

Mr and Mrs Floyd Thomas hosted the Farm Bureau Advisory Council meeting with Guy Mutchler presiding. Seth Nicholson led a discussion on whether farmers want Social Security. Attendees included Don and Nancy Anderson, William and Florence Harmon, Opal Armstrong, and O Patterson. A basket dinner is planned at the Harmon home on Chester Road July 6.

Rutland Floyd Thomas Farm Bureau Advisory Council Guy Mutchler Seth Nicholson Don Anderson William Harmon Nicholson O. Patterson Opal Armstrong Mutchler Chester Road

Mrs Bob Carson and James Thomas sing at Methodist services

Soloists Mrs Bob Carson and James Thomas performed the anthem Blessed Redeemer at the Rutland Methodist Church. No services this week due to Rev Robert Linter and wife attending a Methodist conference in Lakeside Ohio. Sunday school and a children s day program are planned for June 14.

Tate Family Picnic At Midlport Roadside Park

Rutland notes reveal the Tate family held its annual picnic at Mid dleport Roadside Park. Attendees included Worthy Tate of Gallipolis and many relatives from Cleveland Dayton Cheshire Rutland Hysell Run Langsville and Pomeroy. The guest list features Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tate Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tate Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tate Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Longstreth and Mrs. Earl Brown.

Rutland Tate Middleport Worthy Tate Gallipolis Donald Tate Cleveland Gerald Tate Dayton Charles Tate Cheshire Raymond Smith Robert Smith Hysell Run Floyd Longstreth Langsville Earl Brown Pomeroy

Rutland Garden Club Elects Officers

Mrs. M. E. Rath entertained Rutland Garden Club. Mrs. Bertha Lasher chaired the meeting where officers were elected: Mrs. Dulcie Young president, Mrs. Alice Johnson vice president, and Mrs. Golda Anderson secretary treasurer. Refreshments served to 20 members and guests.

Rutland M. E. Rathburn Rutland Garden Club Bertha Lasher Dulcie Young Alice Johnson Golda Anderson

WSCS Circle Meeting Set at Mrs Don Anderson Home

The WSCS Afternoon Circle will gather at the home of Mrs Don Anderson on Thursday for its meeting. The event details indicate a local church women's group activity with members expected to attend.

Rutland WSCS Don Anderson

Ice Cream Social Planned at Sutton Methodist Church

The WSCS of Sutton Methodist Church sponsors an ice cream social at the church on Friday evening. Homemade ice cream and cake will be sold.

Racine WSCS Sutton Methodist Church

Mary Shrine To Meet POMEROY

Mary Shrine of White Shrine of Jerusalem plans a meeting with Pomeroy officials to discuss community events and religious observances. The group seeks support from local leaders to coordinate charitable activities and outreach efforts.

Sacred Heart Guild to Meet Thursday Evening

The Sacred Heart Guild in Pomeroy will hold its meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the parish hall. Members are reminded to attend and bring planned agenda items.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Guild

Weekend Guests Visit In Columbus Area

A series of local visits unfolds as numerous families travel from and to Columbus and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Keenan stop by with Mrs. Dey Hysell en route from Alabama Georgia and Florida. Mrs. Virgil Campbell visits Columbus relatives while Mr. and Mrs. Jack Amsbury host from Huntington West Virginia. Cincinnati and Indianapolis connections appear with visits to Langlotz and others as travel continues across Ohio and beyond.

O. H. Keenan Columbus Keenan Dey Hysell Alabama Georgia Florida Virgil Campbell Anthony Puglisi Jack Amsbury Rickey Huntington W. Va Roy John Goetz, Jr Truman Russell Anita Sue J.3 Gallipolis Carolyn Ann Hysell Henry Ewing Benny Charleston Mary Leifheit Glenn Dunn Charles Butler Indianapolis Agnes McGreevy Dunns Butlers Pittsburgh New York Ity Otto Lohn Sr Otto Lohn Jr Nerer Mars Gretta Grafheim Stormbore Germany Grafheim

Fines and costs returned in Pomeroy court cases

About 12 residents from Pomeroy and nearby areas had fines and costs returned after hearings led by Mayor Delmar A. Canaday. Most were fined five dollars with costs for following and parking too close to fire fighting equipment. Charles Wagner faces a separate 100 dollar fine for driving under the influence.

District Delegates Named By Conservation Association

Meigs County reelects Tracy Whaley as chairman for 12th year and selects delegates Kelly Grueser and Oscar Bauer to attend the district meeting in Cambridge on June 25. Meeting also proposed hunting law changes including rabbit grouse hours, woodchuck season, and deer season rules.

Pomeroy Tracy Whaley Meigs County Conservation Association Cambridge Pomeroy City Hall State Conservation Commission Whaley Kelly Grueser Oscar Bauer Everett Ridge Athens Meigs County Ridge Grueser Bauer

Sacred Heart Graduation Held Sunday

Nine members of Sacred Heart School eighth grade received diplomas in a Sunday afternoon commencement at the church. The Rev Father George Voytke delivered the address urging graduates to choose a proper life and set public examples. About 140 attended a social in the church auditorium afterward with class members presenting a last will and testament and musical selections.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart School Marcellene Buell George Voytke Buell Theodore Beegle, Jr Thomas Lee Goetz Kenneth Taylor John Taylor Carl Adler Barbara Donavan Ruth Ann Horak Nancy Lou Allen Jane Harris Mary Robinson Clarice Clifford Judith Cluff Sacred Heart Mary Kun

Driver Released After Paying Damages in Accident Case

Franklin D. Frye, Rutland, released on charges of leaving the scene of an accident after paying for damages. Court in Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples presided as records were held by Sheriff Charles Russell.

Pomeroy Franklin D. Frye Rutland

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