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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

2

Final Plans Complete For Annual Competition

Final plans for the annual Junior Chicken of Tomorrow Contest were announced. Meigs County Farm Bureau and local mills will weigh 14 county contestants next Monday. District judging July 2 at Crow Brothers Plant will select top winners for state competition in Cleveland.

Pomeroy Crow Brothers Letart Falls Meigs County Farm Bureau Farmers Feed C. EF. Blakeslee Ohio State University Onle Martin Middleport Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association Fred Stanley Snowville Stanley Cleveland National Poultry Association

Winefordner Named Coach at Corey-Rawson High

Middleport athletic coach David Winefordner has accepted the head football and basketball posts at Corey-Rawson High School in northern Ohio. He will lead three football teams, head the basketball program, oversee physical education, and teach driver education and American history. The Winefordners will relocate from Middleport in mid August.

Middleport David Winefordner Middleport High School Corey-Rawson High School Winefordner Short Fourth Ave

Record Swim Sets 500 Meter Pace at Middleport Pool

Middleport Municipal Pool reports a 500 watt intensity record during a Sunday event. About 300 paid admissions plus season-ticket users attended. Pool supervisor David Winefordner invites unregistered children from Daily Vacation Bible School to report Wednesday at 10 am for class placement by age and ability.

Middleport David Winefordner Daily Vacation Bible School

Roses Bloom at Carson Home in Meigs County

Roses yards of blossoms cover fences at the Leading Creek Road home of Mr and Mrs Robert Carson known as the Sage of Leading Creek. The Meigs County farmer and former state representative is famed for wit and now for roses as pink rambler blooms adorn the farm to create a striking late week display.

Middleport Robert Carson Leading Creek Meigs County

Denture Powder Promises Comfort and Odor Control

An advertising note touts a denture powder that supposedly reduces odor and improves denture stability. It claims a pleasant taste, non alkaline feel, and no sticky sensation, urging buyers to obtain faster results at any drug counter.

Father’s Day Observed in Village Churches in Middleport

Fathers and Children’s Day programs marked services across Middleport churches. Attendance dipped in heat. First Presbyterian honored oldest and youngest fathers J. H. Grate and Harold Eppley, with carnations and songs. First Baptist named Dana Hamilton and Don Becker as oldest and youngest fathers. three baptisms occurred. Church of Christ held gifts for fathers. beat the heat project introduced at the Church of Christ with a new fan and cooling system, and an upstairs amplifier was installed.

Middleport First Presbyterian J. H. Grate Harold Eppley Farie Erlewine Paul Haptonstall Lucy Greeg Everett Bachner First Baptist Church Dana Hamilton Don Becker Margaret Hoyt Harold Edward Hubbard Bertha Seyfried J. Anthony Bosco Ohio University FE. O. Saunders Horace Abbott Church of Christ

Poultry Auction Sees 11000Bird Consignments Ahead of Sale

Pomeroy resident joins 11000 birds consigned to the Parkersburg-Point Pleasant poultry auction set for July 2 in Point Pleasant. Ivan Roush of Portland has also consigned. Auction managers anticipate about 20000 birds. Entries must be made by Saturday with contact through C. E. Blakeslee, Meigs County extension, the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, or the Parkersburg auction.

Pomeroy Meigs Parkersburg Tri-County Point Pleasant C. E. Blakeslee Meigs County Chamber l of Commerce

Post States Two Meetings Post States Two Meetings

Middleport Captain Glen na Rummell announces two special Salvation Army meetings at the Post on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday features Captain Howard Burr and his Youth Gospel Team with an open air start. Thursday’s gathering is led by Major and Mrs Dowdell of Athens, veterans of New York and Ohio service, inviting the public to attend.

Middleport Glenna Rummell Pomeroy Dorothy Tyndale Lexington Lima Marietta Burr Oi City Dowdell Athens New York Ohio Salvation Army Vs. Dowdell

Ohio U Graduate Wins Photo Honors at Fort Miles

Cpl George J Tassian a Ohio University graduate 1951 won all three prizes in the black and white division of a photography contest at Fort Miles Lewes Delaware He is married to a former Racine resident and the couple now live in Lewes Delaware

Racine George J. Tassian Fort Miles Lewes Del Corporal Tassian Ohio University

Werry Injured at Blaetmar Auto Co in Pomeroy

Henry Werry of Pomeroy fractured his left thumb while working as a mechanic at Blaetmar Auto Co on Main Street. A crow bar slipped during his duties, and he received treatment from a local physician. Werry also serves as a patrolman for the Pomeroy Police Force.

Pomeroy Blaetmar Auto Co FE. Main St Henry Werry Werry

B H Sanborn Missionary Society Place in State News

The B H Sanborn Missionary Society earned third place for program year books at the Granville House Party in Granville. Baptist women held three days of inspirational programs and workshops. Mrs Edison Baker chaired the 1953 54 program committee and attended as a dining room hostess with several others.

Middleport B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Granville Edison Baker C. EF. Hoyt Paul Smart

McMaster Family Hosts Attorney Donald Lesher on Ohio Visit

Attorney Donald Lesher of Denver, son of Miles and Edith Lesher, visited Middleport with relatives after a Washington business trip. He stayed with Charles and Willard McMaster and was joined by Dr. Robert McMaster and other cousins for a dinner and calls in Ohio. The group traveled on to Glouster with Charlie McMaster Handley.

Middleport Charles McMaster Harry McMaster Donald Lesher Atttorney Denver, Colo Miles Lesher Edith McMaster Ogden Utah Washington, D. C Ohio Willard McMaster Columbus Charles McMasters Willard McMasters Robert McMaster Gallipolis R. ©. Fowler McMaster Charlies McMaster Glouster Charlies Handley Laura McMaster Handey

Dinner Guests Gather for Middleport Weekend

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. R. C. Lansbury included her daughter Mrs. E. R. Schaaf, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koehler and children Christine Betty Richard and Michael of Grove, Pvt. Jon Schaaf of Findlay Ky, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Weise, Miss Mary Jane Young. Accompanying an officer as far as Lancaster en route home were Private Schaaf and Private Roxie Price for the weekend.

Middleport R. C. Lansbury ER. S. Schaaf Richard Koehler Christine Betty Richard Michael Grove Jon Schaaf Nox Chauncey Weise Mary Jane Young Lancaster Schaaf Roxie Price

Wedding Attended by Nursing Class in Middleport

Rhea Ann Gears and Harald Lozier wed on Saturday with most of her Holzerospital School of Nursing graduating class present. Among them were Jean Wells Janice Lyman Ruth Russell Hayth and Naomi Overturf. Also present were T L Fultz and his wife of Lancaster, the bride’s great uncle an official at the Boys Industrial School.

Middleport Pomeroy Rhea Ann Gears Harald Lozier Holzerospital School of Nursing Jean Wells Janice Lyman Ruth Russell Hayth Naomi Overturf T. Lyston Fultz Lancaster Boys Industrial School

Maag Lodge Hosts Week End Guests on Ohio River

Dr. and Mrs. E F Maag welcomed Dr and Mrs Arthur Fleming of Cincinnati to their Long Bottom lodge on the Ohio River. The river home opened during Memorial Day weekend and will host guests through Labor Day with planned ties.

Middleport E. F. Maag Ohio River Long Bottom Arthur Fleming Cincinnati Maags

Pomeroy Social Notes Draw Picnic Plans at Bailey’s Lake

Peniel Class of First Baptist Church in Pomeroy met for a picnic at Bailey's Lake to plan carpentry work for upstairs Sunday School and a July hamburgery at Syracuse Roadside Park. Richard Owens led the business meeting after supper with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Owens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Cecil, and several other local families. Also noted was a bridal dinner for Miss Rhea Ann Gears and Jerry Lozier preceding a Grace Episcopal Church wedding, with a rehearsal party at the Kelton home and multiple local guests attending.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church Peniel Bailey's Lake Richard Owens Syracuse Harry Bailey Howard Cecil Harold Lemley Chester Zirkle Franklin D. Hudson R. H DeMott Rhea Ann Gears Kelton Jerry Lozier Cleveland Grace Episcopal Church

Class Decides to Buy Flag for Enterprise Church

Willing Workers Class of Enterprise EUB Church voted Friday to purchase an American flag. Meeting at Miss Kathryn Mitchs home on Rock Springs Road opened with hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arm. Members contributed a penny per letter in their names for the class treasury.

Carl Mitch Herbert Dixon Carl Moore John Smith Alice Thompson Lawrence Smith Harriett McIntosh Myrtle Long Dorothy Long Genevieve Stobart W. R. Davis

Linda Sue Parker Host of Seventh Birthday Party

Linda Sue Parker was guest of honor at a party celebrating her seventh birthday. The afternoon featured games and merriment.

Rutland Linda Sue Parker

Wading Pool Opens Tomorrow in City Park

Fordner, head of the summer recreation program, announced the wading pool beside the post office and roadside park will operate daily from 1 to 6 pm except Mondays starting tomorrow. Attendants Patricia Lloyd, Sheila Stover, and Charlene Walburn will rotate shifts. Officials suggest very young children go to the wading pool if not accompanied by an adult.

Middleport David Winefordner Patricia Lloyd Sheila Stovers Charlene Walburn

School Editors Enroll At Summer Workshop

Miss Carol Louks and Miss Nancy Jacobs attend a six day summer workshop in Athens from June 20 to 26 1954. Louks will edit Pomeroy High School paper The Panthers Roar during her senior year and Jacobs will edit The Pomeroyan yearbook. They will take classes to aid their roles at Pomeroy High School next year.

Pomeroy Carol Louks Nancy Jacobs Athens

Rev Styers Helps Build Youth Tabernacle in Columbus

The Rev. Robert Styers pastor of the Church of the Nazarene traveled to Columbus last week to assist in constructing a Youth Tabernacle. He returned Thursday. Styers and Pete Walburn plan to attend the Nazarene Camp in Columbus this week before leaving. His family will stay with his mother Mrs Charlene Styers in Newark for the week.

Middleport Robert Styers Church of the Nazarene Columbus Mr. Styers Pete Walburn Nazarene

Janice Story Heads to Buckeye Girls State

Janice Story of Pomeroy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Story, leaves for Capital University Columbus to participate in the week-long Buckeye Girls State. She was chosen from the Pomeroy High School junior class by the Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion for her grades activities and citizenship.

Pomeroy Janice Story Leo Story Capital University Columbus Buckeye Girls Miss Story Pomeroy High School Ladies Auxiliary Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion

Property Transfers in Chester Salisbury and Lebanon Townships

William Matlack and Ula Mat lack transfer 1.40 acres in Chester Township to Harold W. Jenks and Dorothy L. Jenks. W H South and Ora B South transfer 15.38 acres in Salisbury Township to Edward Hardwick and Betty Mae Hardwick. Ella Mae Newlan and Frederick F. Newlan transfer 50 acres in Lebanon Township to M H McDade.

William Matlack Ula Matlack Harold W. Jenks Dorothy L. Jenks Chester Township W. H. South Ora B. South Edward Hardwick Betty Mae Hardwick Salisbury Ella Mae Newlan Frederick F. Newlan M. H. McDade Lebanon Township

Vienna boy hurt at swimming spot then moved to hospital

An 11 year old boy Lewis Hendershot of Vienna West Virginia was treated at Meigs General Hospital Sunday after an injury while sliding at a local swimming spot. He was transported by ambulance to Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia for further care.

Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital Camden - Clark Hospital Parkersburg W.va Lewis Hendershot Vienna Hendershot

Meigs Marriage License Granted for Curtis and Grueser

Robert Jack Curtis aged 26 of Racine and Lela Irene Grueser aged 17 of Mintersville secured a Meigs county marriage license. Authorities note the couple plans a local ceremony.

Meigs Robert Jack Curtis Racine Lela Irene Grueser Mintersville

Pomeroy Third Friday Club Plans July Picnic

The Third Friday Club met at Mrs. William J. Durst home to schedule a July 16 picnic at Middleport Roadside Park at 6 p.m. Hostess Mrs. Durst led games and prizes went to Miss Kate Ebersbach and Mrs. Albert Ebersbach. August meeting set for Mrs. Bentz Wolfe’s home with a social hour hosted by multiple members.

Pomeroy Middleport William J. Durst Kerr St Max Meinhart Kate Ebersbach Albert Ebershbach Meinhart Bentz Wolfe Wolfe Edward Hite Addie Grueser Ernest Rhodes Cleland Heines Ben Neutzling Anna Ebersbach Albert Ebersbach Everett Dailey Grover Erb Henry Reibel

Breakfast Honoring Gears Lozier Wedding Party

Mr and Mrs Delmar A Canaday hosted a 1030 am breakfast on Lincoln Hill for members of the wedding party of Miss Rhea Ann Gears and Jerry Lozier Assisting was Mrs Theodore Beegle Guests included Jerry Lozier Cleveland Mr and Mrs Aaron Kelton and daughter Kaaron Robert Hamlin Cleveland Marvin Young and Donald Kirk Lakeville and William Fultz and Ronald Fultz Middleport

Miss Gears Lozier George Shiveler Jr Cincinnati Jay Myers Delmar A. Canaday Anne Frank Sisson Jo Chapman William and Ronald Fultz Middleport Marvin Young Donald Kirk Lakeville Robert Hamlin Cleveland Kelton Hattie Russell Theodore Beegie

Guiding Star Council 124 Holds Annual Inspection

Syracuse council 124 of Daughters of America held its annual inspection. District Deputy Margaret Kisser of Logan led the audit while Mae Cleland presided. Four candidates were initiated with visitors from Logan and Chester. Gifts were given to Hazel Clark Sadie Thuener and others as refreshments followed.

Syracuse Guiding Star Council Daughters of America Margaret Kisser Logan Mae Cleland Chester Hazel Clark Sadie Thuener

Pomeroy Guests Dine With Gibbs Family

Mr. and Mrs. French Hundley and children Jon Lynn Melanie and Donny from Columbus were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. W A Gibbs. A family dinner followed at Mrs Georgia Gibbs home on Harrisonville Road with the Hundley and Gibbs families plus Billy Jeff rey Williamson and Joyce.

Elwood Methodist charge services resume after illness

The Rev. and Mrs. John Elwood and children returned from Lakeside and Ada where he attended a Methodist conference and visited relatives. He will spend another year in his present assignment and services began on the Racine charge's regular schedule after his illness. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs John P Schoenleb of Marysville and family.

John Elwood Bill Diane Pat Richard Lakeside Elwood Ada Wilbur Elwood Racine Trell Schoenleb Schoneleb John P. Schoenleb Marysville Ed Reuter Rodney Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Frank Johnston Columbus William Hellerman W. A. Smith Janet Washington, D. C Denver Frank Sandra Rea Denver Jay Canton Wilbur Moore E. Main St Herman Frank Bashan

West Virginia Acquires 7948 Acre Mason Tract as Game Area

The state secures a 7948 acre tract in Mason County near Route 17 between Point Pleasant and Charleston for a new game management area. About 7000 acres are woodland with 1000 acres pasture leased from USDA. Deer herd development is planned on the land.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Mason County Carl J. Johnson U. S. Department of Agriculture Johnson USDA

Church Adds Six Sunday School Rooms in Pledge to Space

Leon Baptist Church in Point Pleasant expanded with six new Sunday school rooms and new carpets for the aisle and front. Warren Keefer supervised the project done by church members. Mrs. Keefer leads the children's division. Bronze plaques will honor deceased church families. A Father’s Day program honored long‑time attendees and fathers present with pins and gifts. Mr. Woodall, age 90, was noted as oldest father. Raymond Barnett was the youngest.

Point Pleasant Leon Baptist Church Warren Keefer Milton Burdette W. C. Smith Baptist Church R. W. Woodall Mr. Woodall Raymond Barnett

Association For Retired Railroad Em ployes Meeting Held in Point Pleasant

The Association of Retired Railroad Employees met in Point Pleasant with President L O Shifler announcing plans to obtain a charter covering all U S retired railroad workers. Attendees included James Biffle Leon Roy Daugherty Dale Martin William Staats John Crooks Lou McDaniel B S Smith and Ross Love. The next regular meeting is set for the first Saturday in August.

Point Pleasant Association of L. O. Shifler United States Shifler James Biffle Leon Roy Daugherty Greer Dale Martin William Staats John Crooks Lou McDaniel B. S. Smith Ross Love Point

Council To Pick Bonding Firm For $625000 Sewage Plant

Point Pleasant city council prepares to choose a bonding firm to manage finances for a proposed 625000 sewage treatment plant. Bids will be opened at 8 p.m. Three bidders remain: Westheimer Co Nelson Browning Co and Edward G Taylor Co.

Point Pleasant Westheimer Co Nelson Browning Co Edward G. Taylor Co

Mason Farmer Sells Home Grown Tomatoes

Elmer Plymale of Gallipolis Ferry sold his first home grown tomatoes to Bob McGuffin of Point Pleasant. Plymale, who cultivates 5000 plants, hoped these were the first market tomatoes in the area.

Point Pleasant Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Bob McGuffin Plymale

Funeral Services Held For Mrs. M. J. Lilly

Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Church Sunday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. M. J. Lilly of Upland. The Rev. Ar ville John officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery.

M. J. Lilly Point Pleasant Mt. Zion Upland Arville John

Navy Man Advances POMEROY

Willard R. O Neill of Pomeroy Route 3 advances in rating to machinist mate second class while serving with the Navy aboard the escort vessel USS Melvin R Newman in the Atlantic Fleet.

Pomeroy Willard R. O'Neill Pomeroy Route 3 Navy Melvin R. Newman

Arti ficial Breeders' Cooperative to Meet at Wahama High

Point Pleasant report notes the Arti ficial Breeders' Cooperative will convene Monday at the Vo Agriculture Building Wahama High School at 8 p.m. Dairy men from Mason and Jackson Counties will attend along with cooperative members.

Point Pleasant Artificial Breeders’ Cooperative Vo-Agriculture Wahama High School Mason and Jackson Counties

Will admitted to probate in Meigs County

The will of Bertha L. Dennen has been admitted to probate in Meigs County Common Pleas Court records. Proceedings confirm the document as the deceased Bertha L. Dennen's last will and testament.

Pomeroy Bertha L. Dennen Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Pleasant wedding unites Burns and Atkins in Point Pleasant

Miss Sarah Anne Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Burns Leon and Asa Carl Atkins son of Mr and Mrs Asa Carl Atkins Sr Buffalo W V wed in a Sunday afternoon double ring ceremony officiated by Rev W S Billups. They plan to reside in Columbus.

Sarah Anne Burns H. A. Burns Leon Asa Carl Atkins Buffalo W. Va W. S. Billups Shirley Prunty

Circles To Meet Tuesday At Trinity Methodist

Circles of the Trinity Methodist Church have scheduled their meeting for Tuesday to discuss plans and activities. Delegates from the groups will share reports and organize upcoming charity work and community outreach.

Trinity Methodist Church

Carpenters Local 1157 Elects New Officers

Carpenters Local 1157 held a Friday meeting to choose officers who will be installed July 2. New officers include James E. Stewart as president, James Harrah as commander, and M. E. Dowling as financial secretary, with several members serving on the executive board.

Charles Perry J. C. Roush Vernon Harrah

Clarence C. Epple Dies Former Point Pleasant Resident

Clarence C. Epple, 56, formerly of Point Pleasant, died Thursday at his Toledo home. He was the son of Mrs. Estelle Epple Shiflet of Point Pleasant. Survivors include Mrs. Shiflet, two brothers Berthold and John, and a sister Mrs. Attlee Smith of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Point Pleasant Clarence C. Epple Toledo Epple Estelle Epple Shiflet Shiflet Berthold John Attlee Smith St. Petersburg Fla

Blain Couple Welcome First Child Bever ly Ann

Mr and Mrs Harold Blain Jr of Apple Grove announce the birth of their daughter Bever ly Ann born last Friday at Maloney Clinic. This is the couple’s first child. Mrs Blain is formerly Violet Crist.

Point Pleasant Harold Blain Jr Apple Grove Maloney Clinic Beverly Ann Blain Violet Crist

ASK LICENSE TO WED POINT PLEASANT

Marriage license applications were made by Raymond Mills 21 of Mallory W Mason of Raymond James H Mills and Augusta Davis Mills and Bernice McClanahan 21 of Mason daughter of Dave Mc Clanahan and Margie Mary Mc Clanahan.

Point Pleasant Raymond Mills Mallory W. Mason Raymond James H. Mills Augusta Davis Mills Bernice McClanahan Mason Dave McClanahan Margie Mary McClanahan

Birchfield Announces Daughter Nancy to Daeniel Snodgrass

Mary Maude Birchfield of 408 Lewis Street announces the marriage of her daughter Nancy Birchfield to Daeniel C Snodgrass in Charleston on May 9 at 8 p.m. The bride wore a light blue princess dress with pink rosebud corsage. Nancy Snodgrass is a Point Pleasant High School graduate class of 1953 and worked in Dr. Simpson's office.

Mary Maude Birchfield Lewis St Nancy Birchfield Daeniel C. Snodgrass Charleston Smith St Snodgrass Point Pleasant High School Thespians Charleston School of Commerce Simpson

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