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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1950

Page

6

Flood Victims Include Ex residents of Middleport

Former Middleport residents were among Crooksville Roseville flood victims after a Friday cloudburst. Herbert and Mrs Riggs Austin and Mrs Bowen and Mr West and Kathryn Bowen suffered major losses in an apartment, while others visited and helped.

Middleport Crooksville Roseville Herbert Riggs Austin Bowen Margaret Lewis Mont West Kathryn Bowen Austin Bowens Wests West Mr. Bowen Walter Riggs Eber Lewis Lewis C. E. Meadows Paul Johnson Hod Meadows George Lewis

Improvement of Roads Discussed by Council

Pomeroy village council held a long session on Lincoln Heights road plans with solicitor Fred Crow Jr and hired Lafe McKnight as engineer for a preliminary survey. They also ordered a face lift for Calcium Works Road and planned parking and drainage adjustments.

Pomeroy Lincoln Heights Fred Crow, Jr Lafe McKnight Karr Street Dale Smith Evan Will McKnight Joe Keys Council Pomeroy- Chester Road Olan Goodwin Mulberry Ave Beech Grove Cemetery Meigs County Board of Commissioners French Tipple Ginn E. Main St Ray Wining

Fish Fry and Trap Shoot Planned at Pomeroy Gun Club

The Meigs County Fish and Game Association will hold its annual Fish Fry and Trap Shoot Thursday at the Pomeroy Gun Club grounds. Lee S. Roach and staff of Ohio Division of Wildlife will attend, with A. W. Marion of the Department of Natural Resources as honorary member. Ed Cottle of Marietta will cater for about 500 guests. Conservation and gun clubs from the Tri-state area are invited to participate.

Pomeroy Meigs County Fish and Game Association Tri-state

Mrs. Irene Fields Dies at 40 in Hartford

Mrs Irene Baxter Fields age 40 of Hartford died at her home Monday. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Baxter Rhoades and Thomas Rhoades both deceased. Survived by husband a half sister Mrs Laura Fansler of California and an uncle Charles Baxter of Hartford. Rites at Foglesong Funeral Home Mason at 2 30 p m Wednesday. Friends may call after 4 p m Tuesday.

Pomeroy Irene Baxter Fields Hartford

Boy Scouts Sponsor All Star Montana Wild West Show

The Pomeroy troop of the Boy Scouts of America sponsors a show at the fairgrounds this Sunday at 2 15 p m Featuring Stanley O D ell and His Black Mountain Boys Hank Elderberry a trained male act trained dogs and a smallest show horse on earth in a program at the fairgrounds

Pomeroy Meigs County Fairgrounds Stanley O'Dell Black Mountain Boys Hank Elderberry Pomeroy Troop Boy Scouts of America

Divorce suit filed in common pleas court

Carl Ritchie filed for divorce from Freda A. Ritchie in common pleas court. The action seeks dissolution of their marriage with related relief.

Carl Ritchie Freda A. Ritchie

Pomeroy Vacation Bible School Opens With 88 Attendees

The Pomeroy Vacation Church School opened Monday with 88 children present despite rain. Attendance last year on a good morning was 104. Transportation is a noted need. volunteers can call 272-M. Classes meet at the Methodist and Federated church buildings on East Second Street under the Pomeroy Council of Churches. The program welcomes children from all denominations.

Pomeroy Paul Dillard Roy Reuter H. D. Cunningham Gus Wise Sue Johnson Charlene Thoma Mary Stace Marilyn Davis Norma Scholl Brenda Strauss Robert Hegnauer Ida Flemming Mary Lawrence Janet Lawrence Sally Nease Lewis C. Berger E. Second St Pomeroy Council of Churches

Higgenbotham Dies in Charleston

Albert Clay Higgenbotham former resident of Le Tart Falls died at his home in Charleston Monday Funeral services are set tentatively for 2 30 p m Wednesday Barlow funeral directors of Charleston handled arrangements He was the son of the late Mrs Kate Higgenbotham

Pomeroy Albert Clay Higgenbotham Letart Falls Charleston Barlow Funeral Directors of Higgenbotham Kate Higgenbotham

Rose Home in Meigs County a History of Civil War Ties

In extreme northwestern Chester Township Meigs County a historic farm home over a century old sits near Reno Bashan and a Civil War era battlefield. The Rose family story spans John Rose Civil War service in the 116th Ohio Infantry and multiple relatives who fought in the 63rd Ohio and 116th Ohio. A cave near the home recalls Morgan's Raiders 1863 raid and the Bashan surrender.

Chester Township Meigs County Reno Bashar Morgan Rose John Rose Tuttle Asa Daniel Andrew Andrew Rose 63Rd Ohio 116Th Ohio Daniel Rose Joseph Fullerton Andersonville Run Enos Rose Bashan Mary Bush Virginia Ezrash West Virginia Calvary Keno Dick Morgan John Morgan Shackelford Chester

Twenty Names Added To Boosters List In Pomeroy

Two solicitors of the Pomeroy Boosters Inc file filled books at the mayor's office adding twenty new members. New members include Eugene Conde Earl Denny George Conde Lou Diehl Bill Smith George Wright Richard Jones Norman Rousey Kenneth McCullough Herbert Nesselroad Mrs L E Reynold Frances Eskew Esther Fugate Kelly Grueser Mrs Jacob Gloeckner Thelma Nease Edgar E Arnold Lorna Arnold Philip Donovan and Clifford Dewhurst.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Boosters, Inc Eugene Conde Earl Denny George Conde Lou Diehl Bill Smith George Wright Richard Jones Norman Rousey Kenneth McCullough Herbert Nesselroad L. E. Reynolds Frances Eskew Esther Fugate Kelly Grueser Jacob Gloeckner Thelma Nease Edgar E. Arnold Lorna Arnold Philip Donovan Clifford Dewhurst

Non-Support Charge Brings Innocent Plea

Herman Car Haga was arraigned in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on a non support charge and pleaded innocent. He was held on a $500 bond after being unable to furnish it and was committed to Meigs County jail.

Pomeroy Herman Car Haga Noble County Meigs County Charles Russell Common Pleas Court

Neighbors Transfer Youth After Darwin Storm Injuries

In Pomeroy a 17 year old youth named Paul Chaney was taken to the hospital by neighbors after injuries from the Darwin storm. Sheriff Charles Russell did not accompany him to the hospital as previously reported.

Pomeroy Darwin Charlies Russell Paul Chaney Young Chaney

Honorary Degree Awarded to Martin Walker Essex

Baldwin Wallace College Berea conferred an honorary degree on Martin Walker Essex superintendent of Lakewood schools. Essex served as superintendent in Middleport for several years.

Middleport Martin Walker Essex Lakewood Baldwin Wallace College Berea Essex

Birthday party for Carolyn Wilson in Roadside Park

Carolyn Wilson, eighth birthday daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson of S Fifth Ave, celebrated with 20 playmates at Roadside Park on Thursday afternoon. Games followed by refreshments and party favors. Assistance from Mrs. James Daniels and Mrs. R. E. Boice of Pomeroy. Guests included Nancy Skiner, Sue Swindler, Susie Wood, Karen McElhinny, Deanna and Natalie Ewing, Lynn and Jennifer Daniels, Janice and Pauline Zirkle, Diana Stumbo, Marianne Woodgeard, Kay Hanson, Suzanne Talbott, Diane McComas, Ellen Dutton, Ramora Boice, Sandra Fultz, Shirley and Linda Batey, and Carolyn's brother Richard Wilson.

Middleport Carolyn Wilson Joe Wilson S. Fifth Ave Wilson James Daniels R. E. Boice Pomeroy Carolyn Nancy Skiner Sue Swindler Susie Wood Karen Mce-Elhinny Deanna Natalie Ewing Lynn Jennifer Daniels Janice Pauline Zirkle Diana Stumbo Marianne Woodgeard Kay Hanson Suzanne Talbott Diane McComas Ellen Dutton Ramora Boice Sandra Fultz Shirley Linda Batey Bobby Richard Wilson

Emma Jean Manley to Wed Robert Gilmore in Middleport

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Emma Jean Manley and Corporal Robert Gilmore of the United States Army. The ceremony was held at the bride's home with Rev. Guy Sayre officiating. Gilmore reports to Fort Knox on July 14 and the couple reside with the bride’s and groom’s families in Middleport.

Middleport Emma Jean Manley Robert Gilmore United States Army Guy Sayre Church of Christ In Christian Union Elwood Phillips Pearl St Gilmore Ft. Knox Gilmores Clarence King S. Second Ave Corporal Gilmore Charles Smedley Marietta

Ladies Bible Class Meets At Mrs Murray’s Home

Middleport notes the Ladies Bible Class of First Baptist Church gathering this evening at Mrs James Murray on Grant Street for a social and study session.

Middleport First Baptist Church James Murray Grant St

Heath Church Girls Picnic With Guest Juanita Bangerter

Thursday evening Mrs L W McComas class of girls from Heath Methodist Church plans a picnic supper at Roadside Park An honored guest will be Juanita Bangerter daughter of Rev Louis A Bangerter the church’s new minister

Middleport L. W. McComas Heath Methodist Church Juanita Bangerter Louis A. Bangerter

Athens Group Vacations Include Moore Bennett Haggerty

Miss Elizabeth Moore and Miss Maxine Bennett, both employed in Athens, spent Sunday at Lake Hope with Athens friends. Miss Mary Virginia Haggerty, formerly employed in Columbus, now works as a secretary in Athens at the University and rooms with Moore and Haggerty on South Congress Street.

Middleport Elizabeth Moore Maxine Bennett Athens Lake Hope Mary Virginia Haggerty Columbus Miss Moore Miss Haggerty S. Congress St

Birthday celebration honors Paul Hysell

Paul Hysell celebrated his fourth birthday at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Noel Hysell Broadway Street a neighborhood party and Bible School observance followed by a family dinner Guests included Mrs Alma Hooker his grandmother Mr and Mrs Chappelle Talbott John Suzanne and Kathy Talbott his uncle and aunt and cousins Wallace and the Hysells were present

Middleport Paul Hysell Noel Hysell Broadway St Alma Hooker Chappelle Talbott John Suzanne Kathy Talbott the Hysells Wallace

Krinke Returns From Vacation With City Visit Highlights

Middleport reports band instructor W Bernard Krinke has returned from a New York City vacation with his wife Mrs Krinke. He attended current stage shows a concert at Carnegie Hall and visited the Queen Mary. The Krinkes live in the James Weber apartment on Gravel Hill.

Middleport W. Bernard Krinke Chester Racine New York City

Evangeline Chapter OES Postpones Memorial Services

Evangeline Chapter OES officers will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Masonic Temple for memorial service practice. Worthy matron Mrs Lillian Stieff announced the services are postponed to June 29.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter OES Masonic Temple Lillian Stieff

Luncheon Honors Moores as They Leave for Dresden

Mrs. A. W. Mc Kay and sister in law Miss Laura McKay hosted a luncheon for Rev and Mrs. W. B. Moore and daughter Emnyr and Mrs. Margaret Williamson. The Moores are moving to Dresden and were invited to dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lloyd, N Fourth Ave, the prior week. Gifts from the McKays marked each family member as guests in Middleport.

Middleport A. W. McKay Laura McKay W. B. Moore Emnyr Margaret Williamson Moores Dresden McKays Bruce Lloyd Fourth Ave Harold Edward Hubbard Parkersburg Lloyd McComas Belpre J. Warrens McComases Victor Grim S. Second Ave Canton East Liverpool Calvin Reichman Harry McMaster Yurasits Norma Lewis Dorothy Miller Anna Mae Ward Columbus J. K. Smith, Jr Akron Imperial Electric Co F. G. Joachim Gertrude Cedar Grove W. Va Jessie Powell New Haven St. Joseph Hospital Inlaw William Ball Ferne Barker Hamilton St Frank Abbott Witcher James Greathouse Kenneth Wendell Swain Beaver Dam Meigs County Carroll Edwin Meadows Roscoe Meadows Dea Hayes

Revered Moores Honored by WCTU Before Dresden Move

The Rev and Mrs W B Moore were toasted at a potluck hosted by WCTU at Mrs Lillian Stieff s home in Middleport before leaving for Dresden where he will assume the Methodist pulpit. They received gifts including cuff links and a handkerchief shower amid a short program with prayers and readings.

Middleport W. B. Moore WCTU Lillian Stieff S. Second Ave Moores Dresden Mr. Moore Methodist Church Heath Church Moore the Moores Nan Moore Mildred Hawley Beulah White Thomas Durst Margaret Sauer Wyatt Swindler

Heath Methodist Church to Host June Picnic at Roadside Park

Middleport Class No 12 plans a June meeting picnic on Wednesday evening at Roadside Park. Members should bring a favorite dish and table service. Hostess committee provides meat dessert courses and a beverage.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church

Local families fray in summer visits and travels

Mrs. Crary Davis returns from Grace Idaho to visit son William Davis. Ohio State pre med student Frank Talbott White returns after a vacation with his parents. The Erlewines plan trips to Parkersburg Nitro and Charleston. Many relatives travel, visit, or work in nearby towns while students and staff resume summer routines.

Frank Talbott White Ohio State University Frank White C. R. Gilbert Marie Erlewine Columbus Minnie Erlewine Lucy Gregg Erlewines Parkersburg Nitro Charleston Leo Searls Institute W. Va Middleport Ohio Valley Baking Co Covert Baking Co Searls Howard K. Ewing Chicago Furniture Mart Lois Cecil Amesville Benny Skinner State School For the Deaf George Skinner Franklin Ginther Frank Ginther W. H. Adkins

Mary Gordon Dies at 34 Rites Slated

Mary Kathryn Gordon 34 died about midnight at her mother's home in Middleport. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Rawlings-Coats with Rev. Wert Dean officiating. Survives husband Ralph Gordon and mother Mrs Hetteseimer. father William Hetteseimer, deceased January 1947. Sister Louise killed in auto crash. half sister Susan Smith in Columbus. Burial details not disclosed.

Middleport Mary Kathryn Gordon William Hetteseimer High St Rawlings-Coats Wert Church of Christ Gordon Louise Hetteseimer Eichinger Eichinger Susan Smith Columbus

Pomeroy Grange News Nears Quarterly Birthday Supper

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange will meet Thursday at 8 P M announced by Worthy Master Emil Ball The quarterly birthday supper will be served and members celebrating birthdays this quarter are to be present The Juvenile Grange will meet at the same time said Worthy Master Lucille Leifheit

Pomeroy—Rocksprings Emil Ball Lucille Leifheit

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Dabo Anniversary Observed

Mrs J K Smith hosted a birthday dinner in Middleport for her daughter Mrs Vincent Dabo on June 15. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J K Smith Jr of Akron, J McKee Fleenor of Akron, Augustus Wilson of Barboursville W Va, Judy Bing of Cleveland, the Dabo family and Mr and Mrs J K Smith Sr.

Local social visitors and outings span several towns

Mrs Miles Turner and son Miles of Portsmouth visited the Ewings on Mulberry Ave. Sisters Mrs Carl Hall Huntingon and Mrs Curtis Yeager Athens stayed with Mrs Henry Ewing. Regatta at Marietta drew Fritz Buck Bobbie Norris Eugene Ewing and Benny. Elberfelds Jackson and Lincoln Hill guests visited. Duffy and Alfred Elberfeld travel to Chicago for the furniture market. Jenny Sue Eiselstein visited Gallipolis. Dye Columus visited Pomeroy for Edison Hobstetter home. Mrs Ralph Graves and daughter Carolyn Mrs Teressa Potts and daughters Sandra Brenda and Mrs Robert Coates left for Lake Hope weeklong vacation.

Miles Turner Miles Portsmouth Ohio Henry Ewing Benny Mulberry Ave Carl Hall Huntington W. Va Curtis Yeager Athens Fritz Buck Bobbie Alvin Norris Eugene Marietta Richard Elberfeld Jackson Elberfeld Alfred Elberfeld Lincoln Hill Ed Duffy Chicago Jenny Sue Eiselstein Gallipolis W. H. (Tippy) Dye Columbus Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Ralph Graves Carolyn Teressa Potts Sandra Brenda Robert Coates Lake Hope

Names Omitted From Pomeroy High School Graduates List

POMEROY The following names were omitted in the list published May 29 concerning the Pomeroy High School graduating class Eugene Everett Hawkins Paul Eugene Harris Helen Joan Grueser and Helen Elizabeth Grueser were not listed in the official notice.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Eugene Everett Hawkins Paul Eugene Harris Helen Joan Grueser Helen’ Elizabeth Grueser

Meigs Board of Education Meets Saturday Morning

The Meigs Board of Education met in the county superintendent office Saturday morning chaired by President J. T. Ledlie of Langsville. Members present included Harry Guthrie of Alfred, Asa Custer of Minersville, George Perry of Salem Center, and John Frank of Chester. Sept. O. O. Patterson served as clerk.

Air Force enlistment of Pomeroy student Robert E Still

Robert Eugene Still, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Still, has enlisted in the Air Force and is stationed at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio Texas for basic training. He is a 1950 graduate of Pomeroy High School and was active in sports there.

Pomeroy Robert Eugene Still Elmer Still Air Force Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas Still Pomeroy High School

Daughter Born to Couch Family in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Robert Couch of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter Sunday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

Old Man's Cave Mrs Karl Owen Carla Robert Pomeroy Robert Couch Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Disabled American Veterans Meet in Pomeroy Tonight

The Disabled American Veterans will meet tonight at Redmen Hall in Pomeroy. Commander Jack Thomas confirms the gathering and urges attendance.

Pomeroy Redmen Hall Jack Thomas

Children's Day Program Set by Youth Fellowship

The Community Youth Fellowship League presents a Sunday Children's Day program at 8 p.m. at Nease Settlement United Brethren Church.

Pomeroy Community Youth Fellowship League Nease Settlement U. B

Meters total $226.60 in city collections

Chief of Police Walter E. Wolfe reported that for the past week meters collected 226 dollars and 60 cents. The tally reflects on street parking revenue and showcases the ongoing city revenue from metered stalls.

Walter E. Wolfe

Suit Filed in Meigs Court Over Car Sale

Sutton Motor Sales Inc. sues Ott Edrington in the Meigs Common Pleas Court alleging a dispute over a vehicle sale and related obligations. The action seeks legal redress and damages.

Pomeroy Sutton Motor Sales Inc Meigs Canals Common Pleas Ott Edrington

County Buys Two Trucks As Meigs Court Meets

Meigs County Board of Commissioners approves purchasing two International trucks for county use at the courthouse. Total cost listed as 4938.15. Board also accepts lumber bid from Tuttle Jiiden Romine Sargent Lumber Co Racine for delivery to the Meigs County Garage at the Rock Springs fairgrounds. All three commissioners Hartinger Craig Walburn present.

Dan C. Hartinger Harry W. Craig Charles Walburn

Auto trip reporters return after eight thousand mile western tour

Gerald Anthony Ray Leiving and Charles Byers completed an eight thousand mile mobile journey through the west and attended races at Indianapolis before returning.

Middleport Gerald, Anthony Ray Leiving Charles Byers Indianapolis

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Lawrence Lewis Gerald Stewart Mrs. Fields Boy Scouts A. C. Higgenbotham Amos Rose William Bush Petersburg Luella Jean Riebel Reedsville Luella Cincinnati Havana Cuba Dorsel Riebel WSCS Pomeroy Hospital Middleport Social Notes Meigs Mason Counties Austin-Hope- McLeod Family Reunion Association Nelson B. O. Blain Dick Austin M. D. Shifler Maury Maurice Mayes Betty Rogers Betty Spears Nida Siders Becky White Helen Mayes Paul Wayne Austin Bobby Spears Linda White Jimmy Walker Hollywood Fred A. Shifler Marjorie Austin Smith H. McDaniel Point Pleasant B.O. Blaine Gallipolis Ferry B. M. Hope Henderson A. C. Reinwald H. O. Austin Cash Austin John Austin Horton Austins Jane (Austin) Cragg Eva (Austin Sue McCormick Dana Hamilton David Durst, Sr Helen Lewis Ida Edwards J. Q. Rice H. M. Cross L. D. Diles Roscoe Wise W. H. Juhling Joe Turner Katie Beach Leslie Ervin Will Haptonstall Crary Davis Grace Idaho William Davis Clarence Root Michael Barth Chillicothe Mary Root Pearl McCreary John Curtis Nora O'Leary John Davis Irene Anderson George Anderson Harley Garvin McMillen Hospital Owen Fink Winona Bill and Roger Mabel Hysell Nancy Fink Howard Ervin Camden Park Mary Gordon Pomeroy Social Notes Rocksprings Grange Pomeroy Personals Meigs Board Liberty Theatre Destroyer Edward G. Robinton Marguerite Chapman Glenn Ford Lowe Brothers G. O. Schmoll Masoni Dennis Morgan Jane Wyman Walter Brennan THE Lucille Ball Franchot Tone FBI Maria Montez Jon Hall Pat O'Brien Ruth Warrick the Iron Major Federal United National Farm Loan Ass'n. A. C. Gibso Treas Ohio Valley Bank Bldg Gallipolis, Ohio Pomeroy Bend Meigs Pomeroy John Wayne Vera Ralston Philip Dorn Oliver Hardy Marie Windsor Grant Withers Temple Middleport Johnny Eager Robert Taylor Lana Turner Edward Arnold van Heflin Robert Sterling Glenda Farrell Bendyce Black Hand Gene Kelly J. Carrol Naish Teresa Celli W. 2Nd St Pomeroy, Ohio Itrip Capital’ Finance Corp
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