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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

5

Four Meigs County defendants fined and bonded in Peoples court

Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples fines and bonds listed for four men and five bonds forfeited. Arthur C. Preston Lester Metcalf Doralis Poulin Albert J. Blair and Gerald J. Dogan posted 15 each for intoxication or reckless operation. William Wise faced 300 fine and costs plus six days in jail for intoxicated driving. Theodore A. Bussford 100 and costs three days for driving while intoxicated. Murl Walter 10 and costs for intoxication. Marvin Osler 10 and costs with fine suspended for intoxication. Albert Keeton Jr bound to grand jury on assault and battery then posted 100 bond for driving while intoxicated. George Quillen released with 20 monthly support. Wise previously pled guilty to intoxicated driving, later to the other charge.

Preston Lester Metcalf Doralis Poulin Albert J. Blair Gerald J. Dogan William Wise Theodore A. Bussford Murl Walter Marvin Osler Albert Keeton, Jr Keeton George Quillen Wise

Health Club Plans Picnic For July 11

Laurel Cliff Better Health Club met at Mrs. Allen Eichinger’s home with co hosts Mrs. Dana Oliver and Mrs. Paul Eichinger to plan a July 11 picnic at Syracuse Park for members and families. Mrs. Lloyd Wright presided and readings were given by Mrs. Clarence Curtis and Mrs. Oliver. A trip report to Marietta was shared. Birthdays for Mrs. Allen Eichinger and Mrs. Paul Eichinger were noted. Dish cloths will be sold as a fundraiser. Prizes for contests went to Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Oliver, and guest Mrs. Jerry Hoagland.

Meeting Postponed for Willing Workers Class

A meeting of the Willing Workers Class at Enterprise EUB Church has been postponed from this evening to June 23.

Pomeroy Enterprise EUB

Girl Scout Camp Week Brings Activities and Honors

The Reedsville Brownies and Girl Scouts enjoyed five days of camping in Stewart Hills. Intermediate Troop 179 earned tree badges under instructor Mrs Glen Milhoan of Parkersburg and Mrs Jessie Cottrill of Syracuse aided arts and crafts. Unit leaders included Mrs Lyle Balderson and Mrs Ernest Whitehead among many others. The Fluttering Butterflies unit and The Snapping Turtles group were named with several helpers and visitors noted.

Reedsville Girl Scouts Stewart Hills Glen Milhoan Parkersburg Jessie Cottrill Syracuse Paul Nichols John Hetzer A. C. Stewart C. Ed Humphrey Lyle Balderson Ernest Whitehead Dawain Durst Guy Spencer Frank Rise Richard Boring Maurice Reed Warren Pickens Grant Boring Arthur Davis Ing Brenda Boring Bonnie Rockhold Karen Humphrey Karen Sprague Sandy Newland Linda Brown Connie Litton Brenda Patty Holsinger Jean Whitehead Jeanie Cashdollar Jackie Bise Mike Boring Bill Dietz Robin Humphrey Freddie Bise Rosemary Tommy Reed Fluttering Butterflies Brenda Larkins Linda Spencer Carol Nichols Patty Boring Sandy Walton Sandra Trussell Roberta Wells Karen Sandra Carter Janet Holsinger Dolores Rise Mary Ethel Taylor Brenda Hetzer Janet Hetzer Sandy Sprague Linda Larkins Nola Myers Charlotte Durst Roberta Trussell Norma Nichols Sandy Mundry Patty Durst Cynthia Gabbart Mary Frances Rise Joan Ann Davis Snapping Turtles Sandra James Teddy Davis

Eric Chambers Enrolls in Dayton Art Institute

Eric Chambers son of Mr and Mrs Richard Chambers enrolls in a summer art class at the Dayton Art Institute. He will reside with his aunt Mrs William R Hill while attending the school. Mrs Chambers travels with Mrs Edison Hobstetter and Tom Ball to Dayton to take him there.

Middleport Eric Chambers Richard Chambers Dayton Art Institute William R. Hill

Village receipts total for parking meters

Police Chief Herbert Gilkey reported that Middleport village parking meter receipts for the past week totaled 192 dollars.

Middleport — Village Herbert Gilkey

Invitations for inspections Presented at Racine East ern Star

Racine Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the temple with Jane Hill and Alfred Ton ey presiding. A memorial service was held for Arthur Beegle and the charter draped in his honor. The month honored Ruth Barnitz and Leona Hens ley as past matrons. A July 11 Bailey's Lake picnic replaces the regular meeting. Friends Night is Sept. 10. Refreshments were served.

Pauline Hill Jane Hill Beulah Bradford Grace Swan

Class 12 Potluck Dinner at Heath Methodist Church

The Class 12 potluck was held in the Heath Methodist Church dining room on a Wednesday evening. Hostesses included Mrs. James Weber Mrs. John Ketchka Mrs. James Criswell Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Thomas Riley. Rev. Raymon Konkright led the devotional reading "Rules of the Road" from the book How to Live All Your Life.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church James Weber John Ketchka James Criswell Weber Thomas Riley Raymon Konkright

Women represent United Methodist Service at Camp Sabina

Miss Janet Brown and Miss Airta Carpenter will leave Sunday to attend Camp Sabina for one week representing the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church.

Pomeroy Janet Brown Airta Carpenter Camp Sabina Woman's Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church

Homes Sold At Auction To Clear Site For School

Two Pomeroy houses facing Mulberry Avenue were sold at public auction to clear land for a new Pomeroy Elementary School. Proceeds included Leo Smith property bid by William Grueser of Rock Springs at 175 dollars and Reese West property bid by Russell Leifheit of Prospect Hill at 150 dollars.

Pomeroy Mulberry Ave James B. O'‘Brien William Grueser Rock Springs Leo Smith Russell Leifheit Prospect Hill Reese West

Men Plea Innocent Before Judge Bacon

Pleas of innocent were entered by two men arraigned Wednesday before Judge John C. Bacon in the Meigs County common pleas court. Clarence Robert Jerrells pleaded innocent to breaking and entering and bond was set at $1000 but not furnished. Pat Mitchell pleaded innocent to larceny with bond set at $500 and furnished.

Pomeroy John C. Bacon Meigs County Clarence Robert Jerrells Florida Department of Robert Hartenbach Pat Mitchell

Milam Injured In Motorcycle Collision Near Langsville

Henry Keith Milam 22 of near Langsville was injured in a motorcycle crash on Parker Run Road when his bike struck a stopped car driven by D A Milam of near Langsville. Milam was treated at Holzer Hospital for arm lacerations and a fractured rib.

Pomeroy Henry Keith Milam Langsville Holzer Hospital Parker Run Rd Sheriff's Department Milam D. A. Milam Lloyd J. Sears Middleport Letart Falls Edward Miller

J Donovan Receives MBA at Ohio State Commencement

J Donovan son of Dr and Mrs J H Donovan earned a master of business administration at Ohio State University Columbus. A 1952 Pomeroy High School graduate later earned an AB from Ohio University 1956 and served two years in the Army at Roanoke Virginia after Fort Knox training. He now works in the Ohio personnel office in Columbus.

Van J .H. Donovan Ohio State University Columbus Donovan Pomeroy High School Ohio University Athens Roanoke Fort Knox Ohio Personnel Office

Ginthers Honor Ginther Anniversary Wedding Show

A wedding shower will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Myers in Chester to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ginther the former Jackie Thomas. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Pomeroy Ronnie Myers Chester Ray Ginther Jackie Thomas

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