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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

3

Meigs County Board Transfers Funds and Approves Bids

Meigs County commissioners completed several fund transfers totaling 84 000 dollars. The soldiers’ memorial fund received 42 000 dollars as surplus, 27 000 was placed in Racine Home Bank, and 15 900 in Citizen’s National Bank Middleport. A 15 000 shift from the new equipment fund to construction was also approved. Animal claims of 25 dollars to W A Rice Reedville and 132 dollars to W R Holcomb Carpenter were granted. C F Beriwinkle Co Raven Rock W Va bids were accepted for sand blast cleaning 2775 dollars at the children’s home building 616 dollars for a new metal roof and 523 dollars for roof and gutters at the courthouse. Several standing bills were approved for payment.

Carpenter C. F. Beriwinkle Co Raven Rock W. Va

Bloodmobile totals 71 pints in Meigs blood drive short of quota

Meigs County Red Cross blood unit visited Pomeroy from noon to 6 pm in the junior high auditorium. 87 residents donated 71 pints, 29 pints under the 100 pint target. Nine first time donors plus 20 returning donors. Two gallon donors were Dan C Hartinger and Perry Riggs. Volunteers from the Farm Bureau Women’s Activity Committee ran the canteen and staff. Local officials and nursing staff assisted under supervision of Dr H M Boocks.

Pomeroy American Red Cross Meigs County Meigs County Red Cross Red Cross Dan C. Hartinger Racine Perry Riggs Stallon Barbara Collins Reedsville Clifford Hayes Richard Owen Middleport Frances Philson Robert Ward Kathleen Wells H. M. Boocks Land Martha Gress Frances Brewington Jean Wright Elizabeth Smith Blanche Easterday Daisy Bing Anna Hilldore Beulah Strauss Grace Drake Pauline Roush Henrietta O’brien Dorothy Johnston Alan Matlack Annette Knight Donna Hilldore Farm Bureau Federation Ada Holter Irene Grueser May Holter Mary Hamm Evelyn Hollon Dorothy Michael G. L. Michael Eileen Lee Gladys Morgan Ella Wippel Thelma Case May Mora Thel Allegra Will Clara Grueser Geneva Guthrie Jerry Davis Eddie Boney James Sprouse Bob Roberts Mike Roberts Joe Kennedy Davis Ice and Produce Co Ronald Smith Dairy Rich Valley Dairy Wehrung Boney Marion Ebersbach Red Cross Chapter Miss Ebersbach Blood Program

Vacation Trip Made by L A Wiley to Cleveland Lansing and Grand Rapids

A. L. Wiley, a New York Central Railroad operator, returns from a vacation visiting Cleveland and Lansing with brother Eugene Wiley of Atlanta. They attended a material handling show in Cleveland, then traveled to Lansing to see sister Mrs C J O'Brien, and to Grand Rapids as guests of niece Mrs Richard Watson. Wiley then went home to Columbus via Chicago while Mrs Wiley and son David visited relatives in Crooksville.

Middleport L. A Wiley Cleveland Lansing Grand Rapids Mich Columbus New York Central Railroad Eugene Wiley Atlanta C. J. O'Brien Richard Watson Chicago David Crooksville

Two Drivers Fined By Mayor Robinson

Walter Barrett Pomeroy of Middleport was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail by Mayor E F Robinson on charges of driving while intoxicated over the weekend. Charges were filed by Patrolman driving left of center filed by Sisson.

Pomeroy Walter Barrett Middleport E. F. Robinson Sisson

Vacation Bible School Concludes in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy the annual daily vacation Bible school directed by Rev. Waldo J. Bartels of the Federated Church ended Friday at 10 a.m. with a program for parents. An all-day picnic followed at the junior high grounds. Enrollment across departments totaled 59 preschool and beginners, 58 primary, and 29 junior, with studies themed Children of the King Friends of the King Knights of the King and Adventuring with Christ. Mentions of Federated First Baptist and United Methodist churches lead to thanks from Rev. Bartels to teachers helpers and mothers for a successful year.

Pomeroy Waldo J. Bartels Federated Church United Methodist Church Friends of the King Knights of the King Christ Federated First Baptist United Methodist Bartels

Pomeroy Council Missing Quorum Spares Regular Meeting

A Pomeroy village council regular meeting could not be held Monday due to lack of a quorum. A special session is expected to be called next week, according to reports.

Pomeroy

Thornton nuptials feature Marital ties and DuPont careers

Pomeroy Society celebrates the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thornton. Rose Thornton, sister of the groom, served as matron of honor in a yellow nylon gown with white mums. The groom Eugene Reitman and Ralph Moore acted as best man and usher. The couple, both Marshall College alumni, plan assignments with DuPont in Wilmington and Proctor and Gamble in New York.

Joe Kelly Flushing Queen N. Y Rose Thornton Eugene Reitman Ambler

Syracuse Bible School program closes with 7 30 p m evening

The Syracuse Bible School held at Syracuse Grade School closes Friday at 7 30 p m under Methodist sponsorship. Teachers include Vera VanMeter Helen Teaford Irene Parker Mary Cundiff Virginia Guinther and others with Rev M C Larimore directing craft work. Home Demonstration Club meeting postponed to June 27 due to Bible school with all day session and potluck lunch. topic Home Freezing of Fruits and Vegetables. Irene Parker serves as president.

Pomeroy Syracuse Bible School Syracuse The Methodist Church Vera VanMeter Helen Teaford Irene Parker Mary Cundiff Virginia Guinther Py Duerr Jean Teaford Opal Dailey Carroll Shade Beatrice Blake Wanda Syracuse Home Demonstration Club

Federated Church Picnic Set At Rock Springs Grounds

The Federated Church will hold its annual picnic at Rock Springs Fair grounds. Rev Waldo J Bartels announced members should meet at the church at 9 a.m. transportation arranged for Sunday church school. Worship service on the grounds with games in the afternoon and a vesper at 4 30 p.m.

Birthday Observed by Jesse Family at Pomeroy Farm

Members of the Jesse family from Cleveland Philo Zanesville and a new Poultry Farm near Rutland observed Mrs. C. H. Jesse's birthday in Pomeroy with a decorated cake, gifts, and dinner. Numerous relatives from Zanesville Cleveland Dundee Philo and Pomeroy attended including Roy Lucas Mearl Joseph James Jesse Edward Jesse Gene Jesse and Walter Lucas.

Pomeroy C. H. Jesse Cleveland Philo Zanesville Rutland James Dundee N. W Compton Kay Martha Erna Albert Jesse Lucille Jesse Richard Young Michael Eddie Ernest Lucas Jack Richard Lucci Stephen Judy Jane

Pomeroy Couple to Wed at Chester Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Ann Pomeroy announce the wedding of their daughter to Richard A Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Kirtley Spencer of Chester The ceremony will be at 2 pm Sunday June 24 at Chester Methodist Church conducted by Rev R M Grove A musical program by Horace Karr pianist and Harold York Belpre will precede a reception at the bride’s parents home

Pomeroy Ann Richard A. Spencer Chester Methodist Church R. M. Grove Horace Karr Harold York Belpre

Major Quisenberry and Ferrell Visit Syracuse

Major and Mrs. Joe F. Quisenberry, now stationed at Pt. Harrison, Ind., were guests of Syracuse residents Mr. and Mrs. Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell. Quisenberry, newly graduated from the Adjutant General's Officer's Advanced Course, joins the Adjutant General's School staff. Detzil Ferrell, with the 92nd Engineer Construction Battalion at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, visited and returned there Friday.

Syracuse Joe F. Quisenberry Pt. Harrison Ind John M. Bowen J. C. Ferrell Quisenberry Adjutant General's Adjutant Generals’ School Detzil Ferrell 92Nd Engineer Construction Battalion Ft. Bragg North Carolina Syracuse Ferrell Fort Bragg

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