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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

4

Eighth District Convention Set At Feeney Bennett Post

Middleport Ohio hosts the eighth district convention of the American Legion at Feeney Bennett Post 128. Harry Shields of Granville will speak as rehabilitation chairman with 15 years in the role. The event includes district officer elections and a firing squad rehearsal at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Middleport Harry Shields Granville Department of Ohio, American Legion Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Hall Shields National Dele Feeny- Bennett Post 128 American Legion the Legion Hall

Hotel Martin Operators Named In Suit

POMEROY Ohio Meigs County Common Pleas Court actions filed by Mr and Mrs Edgar Ebersbach and Kathleen Bailey against Samuel O Perry Virginia M Perry Denver E Hysell and Edison Hobstetter allege nonpayment for rent at the Hotel Martin since February and seek 2150 plus a 1000 fee for Perry operating the Hotel Martin Bar. Plaintiffs also seek an injunction to stop Perry from selling liquor and claim the D 5 liquor license renewal was not renewed by the Ohio Liquor Control Board in May.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Edgar Ebersbach Kathleen Bailey Samuel O. Perry Virginia M. Perry Denver E. Hysell Edison Hobstetter Perry Hysell Martin

Grange Plans July 26 Inspection and Fair Exhibit

Chester Grange schedules its annual inspection for July 26 per district deputy C. N. Jones. Members also vote to exhibit at the county fair in August. The meeting includes a June Leisure Time program topic, tips on freezing, a poem, a contest, and refreshments.

Pomeroy Chester Grange C. N. Jones Council of Churches Roy Miller George Genheimer

Community Corner Highlights Weekend in Chicago and Local Events

Barbara Scites recalls a Chicago weekend with her husband Jack and friends to celebrate Edward Monroe Spencer earning an MD from the University of Chicago. The group toured the city, dined at Tropical Hut, and heard Skitch Henderson at the London House. The weeklong Bible School draws Huntington visitors Debbie Barnett Kathy McBride and Mary Margaret McBride to Middleport. Reverend Donald Boone began his pastorate at Middleport First Baptist with his family in residence. An exhibition of Katherine Sater’s artwork opened at Bryson Gallery Columbus, featuring evolution and cosmos themes and a bronze bust of her brother Frederic Sater.

Barbara Scites Chicago Ill Barbara Jack Fred Spencer Mason W. Va Edward Monroe Spencer University of Chicago Spencer London House Skitch Henderson Debbie Barnett Joe Barnett Kathy Mary Margaret McBride Joe McBride Huntington Clarence McNeal Cheri Mayer Near Columbus George Meinhart Donald Boone Middleport First Baptist Church Boone Marietta College Eastern Baptist Seminary Philadelphia Fredericksburg Warren Hulbert Robert Haggerty Katherine Sater Middleport Bryson Columbus Miss Sater Homer Grant Kathrine Christine Grant Frederic Sater

Plum Street Designated One Way For Summer Traffic

Plum Street in Middleport will be a one way street during summer hours. Street foreman Lewis Ellis announced traffic will flow from Locust to Ash Street with no parking on either side. Motorists should use the Locust Street lot to protect children near the municipal park playground and ball diamond.

Middleport Plum Street Lewis Ellis Ellis Locust Ash Street Locust Street

Canasta Club Meets At Clarkson Home

Mrs Charles Clarkson hosted her canasta club on Broadway Street in Middleport Monday evening. Guest player Mrs Olive Satterfield joined the group. High score prize went to Mrs Mildred Humphreys and low score prize to Mrs Lois McElhinny. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs Thelma Theis and Mrs Nora Rice.

Middleport Charles Clarkson Broadway St Olive Satterfield Mildred Humphreys Lois McElhinny Thelma Theis Nora Rice Ethel Lowery Beulah Strauss Edith Sisson

Kaiser hires OU freshman for Ravenswood summer clerical post

Miss Caro lyn Milhoan has accepted summer employment with the Kaiser Aluminum Co in Ravenswood West Virginia. She recently completed her freshman year at the University of Oklahoma and will work in the shipping department in a clerical capacity.

Middleport Carolyn Milhoan Kaiser Aluminum Co Ravenswood W. Va

Picnic marks 25th Grange anniversary at Oak Grove

POMEROY Racine Grange observed its 25th anniversary with a noon basket dinner in the community building. Emma Adams led a church program with Rev Arthur McCauley as speaker. Mary K Yost Dorothy Smith sang a duet. Letha Morris shared Grange history. Silver star certificates and pins were awarded to 17 charter and 25 year members.

Emma Adams Arthur McCauley Racine First Baptist Church Mary K. Yost Dorothy Smith Grange Letha Morris Clifford Morris Robert Beegle Racine Grange Sutton Grange

Meigs General Hospital Admission and Discharge List

Admitted Doris Stalder Pomeroy Ethan Harper Pomeroy Pam Mathews Minersville W S Board Middleport Clara Wolfe Racine Discharged Edith Cook Mrs Frances Swartz and baby William Milhoan Harold King Mrs Caryl Cook Mrs Pearl Poulin Emma Smith and Virginia Durst

Doris Stalder Pomeroy Ethan Harper Pam Mathews Minersville W. S. Board Middleport Clara Wolfe Racine Edith Cook Frances Swartz Baby William Milhoan Harold King Caryl Cook Pearl Poulin Emma Smith Virginia Durst

Mrs Webster Named Delegate To Lancaster School Mission

Mrs Jed Webster Sr was named delegate to the Lancaster School of Missions at a United Methodist Women meeting. Officers training day is set for June 23 at the local church with welcoming and refreshment committees named.

Everett Thomas Hysell Arthur Hoyt Kenneth Finley Harvey van Vranken

Bible School To Aid GSI Religious Program

Middleport plan designates half of all offerings from the community daily vacation Bible school for Gallipolis State Institute religious education. Rev. Nyle Borden to receive half for establishing a regular church program. rest funds general expenses. Offerings collected each Wednesday and Friday for two weeks. Wednesdays total $24.06. Chapel led by Junior III students. upcoming programs by Junior II and Junior I departments.

Middleport Community Daily Vacation Bible School Gallipolis Middleport Ministerial Association Nyle Borden R. R. Pickens Carolyn Russell Judy Butcher Therma Theis

Brownies Day Camp Planned at Camp Chester

Over 60 Brownie Scouts enrolled for a day camp at Camp Chester next week. Session runs Monday 9 a.m. to Friday noon with Mrs. William Everson as director and Mrs. John Moore and Mrs. William Collings as assistants. Volunteers to help set up on Saturday at 10 a.m. to bring equipment and sack lunches since no cooking facilities are provided.

Middleport Camp Chester William Everson John Moore William Collings Everson

4 H To Hold Garment Meet At Rock Springs Grange

POMEROY A 4H clothing training program will be held at the Rock Springs Grange hall Friday from 12 30 to 3 p m announced by Mrs Geneva H Nolan county extension agent of home economics The emphasis will be on selection and use of accessories for different occasions Colors styles sizes and types of accessories will be discussed and modeling pointers given The meeting is open to 4 H club advisors and junior leaders.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Geneva H. Nolan Home Economics

Bees to Gather Middleport

The Busy Bee Class of the Middleport First Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the church.

Middleport

Shower and Belling for Dean Mason in Flatwoods

An old fashion shower and bel ling will be held Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Scott on the Flatwoods West Shade Road honoring Mr and Mrs Dean Mason formerly Marilyn Scott. All friends and relatives are invited.

Pomeroy Thomas J. Scott Flatwoods-West Shade Road Dean Mason Marilyn Scott

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Gates and Department Convention Village Hall Legion Hall Paul Haptonstall Middleport Post Boy Scouts Fort Hayes National Guard Point Pleasant Haptonstall William Childs Edward Marshall Eighth District Auxiliary Legionnaires Kenneth McElhinny Herbert Gilkey Pat Speidel Goessler Hotel Martin Ford Galaxie Starliner H.P. Cruise-o-matic Galaxie Fordor Palm Springs S. Third Ave Middleport, Ohio Canasta Club Clarkson Kaiser Meigs Electric Service Pomeroy — Racine Grange Oak Grove Meigs General Hospital Suzanne Theriot Rio del Mar Beach Santa Cruz Calif Webster Bible School GSI Nolan Dr. Kohl Becky's Swisher Lohse Dorothy Gray Cosmetics Ogilvie Sisters Hair Products Rexall Pomeroy, Ohio Crosby Square Shoes Tennis Oxfords East Main Street
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