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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

3

Wheels Lock Causes Wreck In Middleport Crash

Middleport Route 1 resident Fred Conkle drove into a large tree on S. Third Ave near Poindexter home after wheels locked at 9 45 p m. Everett Caldwell of Hobson suffered a cut lip and a broken tooth. others escaped unharmed. Caldwell told Night Patrolman I Near the wheel locked while turning at Mill Third St corner.

Middleport Fred Conkle Poindexter S. Third Ave Everett Caldwell Hobson David Might James Mount Caldwell Mill- Third St

Kenneth Grover and grandfather vacation to Buckeye Lake

Kenneth Grover of near Pomeroy and his grandfather B C Grover of Cheshire left for Buckeye Lake for a few days vacation. They expect to return about the middle of the week.

Pomeroy Kenneth Grover Near Pomeroy B. C. Grover Cheshire Buckeye Lake

Inner-Aid Clears Gas and Stomach Pain

A resident reports relief from gas and stomach distress after using INNER-AID, a 12-juice Nature's Herbs mix. The advertisement claims quick cleansing of bowels, elimination of poisons, improved digestion, and better sleep, sold at drug stores.

Burt Neutzling and Lois Neutzling Wedding at Federated Church

Miss Lois Neutzling daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Neutzling and Mr Marvin Burt son of Mr and Mrs Herman Burt wed at Federated Church in a double ring ceremony read by Rev Robert Hegnauer The bride wore a white satin gown with Lavender orchid bouquet and joined by attendants in aqua and rose gowns A reception for 50 followed at the Neutzling home They will live at 36 Wadsworth St Hartford Conn The couple and families included visitors from Parkersburg Charleston and Cincinnati

Pomeroy Federated Church Lois Neutzling Ben Neutzling Marvin Burt Herman Burt Robert Hegnauer Frances Gibson Robert Hayes Betty Mae Couch Columbus Roy Tracy, Jr Hayes Miss Gibson Tracy Asenath Ann Tracy Larry Tracy Robert Hamm William Stark Howard Dailey Alice Smith Nease Robert Hartley Nease Beethoven William C. Bartels Neutzling Maple Place Nancy Gilmore Betsy Ebersbach Martha Roedel Bernice Wadsworth St Hartford Conn Mr. Burt Pomeroy High School Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Murray State University Murray Navy Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corp W. M. Rector C. L. Rector Imogene Jack Rector John Simpson Wright McCroria Mary Ann Harry Meyers Massillon Earl Witt Cleveland William Bartels Cincinnati

Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted in General Hospital

The General Hospital records list admissions including Helen Carper Pomeroy Eloise Roush Pomeroy Louise McCalister Middleport Howard Carman Pomeroy and emergencies for Mrs Wilbur Moore Pomeroy Paul Huber Pomeroy Henry Carsey Middleport Mary Lee Coleman Long Bottom with discharges for Mrs Mamie B Agee Doris Donley and Charles Cheadle.

Helen Carper Pomeroy Eloise Roush Louise McCalister Middleport Howard Carman Wilbur Moore Paul Huber Henry Carsey Mary Lee Coleman Long Bottom Mamie B. Agee Doris Donley Charles Cheadle

Correction POMEROY Acknowledges Missed Anniversary Attendance

Jed Russell of Long Beach Washington regrets missing his parents 41st wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs H C Russell. Attendees omitted include Mr Mrs William Russell and son Wayne of Minersville and Mr Mrs Clyde Dilcher and son Jimmy and daughter Donna Kay of Harrisonville.

Pomeroy Jed Long Beach Wash H. C. Russell William Russell Wayne Minersville Clyde Dilcher Jimmy Donna Kay Harrisonville

Middleport Social Notes Honor Father s Day at First Baptist

Morning worship led by George Baker featured a message by William Diles from Miami University on The Layman Speaks. Baptismal service for Mabel Aiken and Clara Faye Taylor was conducted by Rev. Pomeroy. Various local residents hosted visits and gatherings over Father's Day weekend.

Middleport First Baptist Church George Baker William Diles Miami University Oxford L. D. Diles J. Q. Rice Charles Pomeroy David Diles Clarence Rupp Frank Cheesebrew C. P. Bradbury H. M. Cross Rupp Lord Most Holy Jean Bennett Mr. Pomeroy Mabel Aiken Clara Faye Taylor

McMaster Family Visit Highlights Midport Stop

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMaster and son Robert from Cincinnati visit in Middleport with Mrs. McMaster’s mother Mrs. Raymond Jones of Gallipolis. The family’s history traces to Lawrence McMaster and the late Mrs. Mc Master. Robert studies medicine at the University of Cincinnati and works at Holzer Hospital this summer. The McMasters stay with the Jones family.

Robert McMaster Robert Cincinnati McMaster Raymond Jones Gallipolis Middleport Lawrence McMaster University of Cincinnati Holzer Hospital McMasters Jones

First Baptist First Men’s Fellowship Set for Thursday

First Baptist Church hosts its First Men’s Fellowship at 5 30 p m Thursday at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds with a hamburger fry and recreation followed by devotions The pastor Charles M Pomeroy invites all men from 14 to 100 to attend Transportation is available if contact is made Other notices list Busy Bee Class Women’s Missionary Society WCTU potluck and meeting dates and hosts

First Men's Fellowship First Baptist Church Rocksprings Fairgrounds Charles M. Pomeroy

Local residents host relatives during summer visits

Miss Margaret Houdashelt of Franklin College returns home for summer work at a Point Pleasant newspaper. Mr and Mrs Houdashelt travel from Franklin to spend time with her. Dallas couple Mr and Mrs William Stansbury visit Beaver Ohio and Rutland with relatives as do the Stansbury family. Other families from Ohio and California visit, vacationing or returning home for Father’s Day with relatives in South Point Middleport and Red House West Virginia.

Margaret Houdashelt Franklin College Franklin Ind Point Pleasant Miss Houdashelt Harry Houdashelt William Stansbury Dallas Tex Beaver Ohio Richard Heminway Peter James Titus Rutland Stansburys Harmon O’brien Pomeroy William Moore Lee Smith Ohio University Athens W. B. Moore Lee Frank Sebaugh, Jr Delano Calif C. B. Mulholland S. Fourth Ave Clarence Owens, Jr Leonard Hawk Gilbert Hayes Locust St McArthur St. Augustine Fla Robert Coats Christine Stephen Lake \orth B. H. Rawlings Middleport South Point Dan McNaughton Jacob Turner Red House W. Va Charles Hills

Ray Steiner Secures Position in Cleveland

Ray Steiner earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Ohio University this month and has moved to Cleveland to work with The Cleveland Electric and Illuminating Company. His brother Maurice Earle Steiner, who also graduated from Ohio University in June with highest honors in commerce, will enter Harvard Business School this fall. They are sons of Mr and Mrs F E Steiner of N Second Ave.

Middleport Ray Steiner Ohio University Cleveland Cleveland Electric and Illuminating Company Maurice Earle Steiner Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration

Capital Increase of 25000 At National Bank of Pomeroy

The National Bank of Pomeroy votes a 25000 capital increase from 50000 to 75000, funded by 250 new shares at 200 each. Proceeds add 25000 to capital and 25000 to surplus, lifting total capital and surplus to 200000. Existing shareholders mostly exercise rights.

National Bank of Pomeroy National Bank of Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Hobstetter

Girls Camped in Tents at Chester Boy Scout Area

Twenty three Pom eroy Girl Scouts and eight counselors spent a week living in tents at the Chester Boy Scout camp. They built tables and wash stands from saplings, crafted clay figures, wove grass mats, and staged shows at camp fire time. Activities included fishing at dawn, archery, hiking, songs, games, and crafts led by a staff of volunteers.

Pomeroy Girl Scouts Chester Boy Scout Camp Arrow Head Sherwood Forest Gallipolis Robert Roberts W. A. Smith Helen Tussing Mary Anderson Paul Nye Althea Bryan John Hardy M. D. Hartinger Howard Kress Harry Smith A. R. Knight

Susan Will Dies Saturday in Kingston Canada

Mrs Susan Will 79 died Saturday noon after a short illness in Kingston Canada. Survived by two sons Dayton S Will of Pomeroy and Henson Will of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Husband George Will and two grandchildren preceded her in death. The Dayton Wills will return to Pomeroy with the body Monday at noon. Friends may call at the Ewing Funeral Home after 4 pm. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday Mt Herman Church Texas Ohio with Rev C P Hinton. Burial Mt Herman Cemetery.

Pomeroy Susan Will Kingston Canada Dayton S. Will Henson Will Cuyahoga Fall Ohio George Will Dayton Will Ewing Funeral Home Mt. Herman Church Texas C. P. Hinton Mt. Herman Cemetery

How Dr Edwards Helps Constipated Folks

For years Dr Edwards relieved patients bothered by constipation with his famous Olive Tablets now sold by all drugstores. Olive Tablets act on both upper and lower bowels to produce more natural like movements. No griping. Just complete satisfaction. Buy today. 15¢ 30¢.

Dr. Edwards

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