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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

2

Parents Nightmarked by Campfire at Troop 247 Headquarters

About 80 relatives joined Rock Springs Boy Scout Troop 247 on Friday for parents night at the Homer Radford farm site. Tenderfoot badges went to Ray Johnson Billy Wilson Eddie Bartels and others as Ray Johnson led the pledge and the group sang America. Officials praised volunteers William Radford Willard Wilson Robert Bowen Orville Brown and Harold Blackston for work with the troop. The event honored Homer Radford for donating the land and featured camping knot tying and flag history demonstrations. A wiener roast followed with Ray Whaley as Scoutmaster and George Wagner as assistant.

Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 247 Rock Springs Homer Radford Ray Johnson Billy Wilson Eddie Bartels Dick Clark Tommy Brown Larry Johnson Johnny Musser Joe Brown Freddie Brown Bruce Stalnaker Kenny Collins Donald Sayre Roger Leifheit America William Radford Willard Wilson Robert Bowen Orville Brown Harold Blackston Ray Whaley George Wagner

Pomeroy Meigs Pomona Grange Meeting Friday

POMEROY Meigs County Pomona Grange will meet Friday evening at Columbia Grange with Laurel Grange as hosts. The fifth degree will be given for the final time preceding the sixth degree and members wishing the degree are to be present. All 50 year members and all those wishing to participate in the county chorus are also requested to attend the session.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomona Grange Columbia Grange Laurel Grange

Picnic for Three-F Club Held at Mid dleport Park

A Friday evening gathering at Middleport Roadside Park brought together Mr and Mrs Emil Ball Mr and Mrs Baker Gordon Asa and Ada Hoskins Mrs George H Parker Miss Lucy Gibbs Mr and Mrs Guy Mutchler and guest Mrs Lucy Scoville of Portland for a Three-F Club meeting.

Pomeroy Middleport Emil Ball Baker Gordon Asa Ada Hoskins George H. Parker Lucy Gibbs Guy Mutchler Lucy Scoville Portland

Grange Names Royalty for Prince and Princess

Rock Springs Grange elected Vir and others as prince and princess candidates with alternates at the grange hall Thursday. Homer Rice presided as worthy master during the meeting.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Grange Grange Hall Homer Rice The Grange

Weekend Visitors Fill Local Homes Across Ohio and West Virginia

Findlay couple Mr and Mrs Robert Birchfield hosted their nephew Charles Smalley of Zanesville for the weekend. Nearby guests included Gary Freeman, John McIntosh and daughter Susie of Toledo, and Janice Huffman of Monroe Michigan.

Robert Birchfield Findlay Charles Smalley Zanesville Gilbert Freeman Birchfields Gary Freeman John MclIntosh Susie Toledo Janice Huffman Monroe Mich McIntosh Ross Tomlinson Mary Ellen Mary Ann Coalton Earl Denny Homer Glaze Veterans Hospital Huntington Phyllis Meier St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Patricia Meier Philip Meier Betty Dempskey Middleport Albert Mees Earl Denny, Jr

Meigs County Land Transfers Summary

Meigs County transfers list multiple parcels exchanged between named individuals and firms. Notable moves include Glennis F Taylor and Elmo A Taylor transferring to Maye Cumings in Bedford Township. J W Lee and Vinas W Lee to Harry L Willford and Elizabeth Willford for 6 acres in Racine. Emma Whitehead and William Whitehead to Tri-State Materials Corp for 2.25 acres in Olive Township. Horace E Kibble and Susie Kibble to Tri-State Materials Corp for 1.628 acres in Olive Township. J E Lylon Corporation to Albert Boog Avery Goeglein and Charles Ogiein in Middleport. Mabel Hogue to Russell Little and Pearl Little for 0.91 acres in Rutland Township. Elizabeth Eller to Paul Keller for 9.92 acres in Rutland Township. and a large transfer from Charles Jeffers et al to Mabel Lee Veresa Hines Omer Hines Ruby Mulligan and Lena Hamm for 52.5 acres in Bedford Township.

Glennis F. Taylor Elmo A. Taylor Maye Cumings Bedford Township J. W. Lee Vinas W. Lee Harry Ll. Willford Elizabeth Willford Racine Rt A. McKelvey Fran, McKelvey Harry Swan Ethel Swan Lebanon ‘Township Emma Whitehead William Whitehead Tri-State Materials Corp Olive Township Horace E. Kibble Susie Kibble J. E. Lylon Corporation Albert Boog Avery Goeglein Charles Ogiein Middleport Mabel Hogue Russell Little Pearl Little Rutland Township Elizabeth Eller Paul K. Keller Charles Jeffers Evelyn Jeffers Florence Williamson Kenneth Williamson Ruby Neptune Wilford B. Neptune Ferne Jeffers Mabel Lee Veresa Hines Omer Hines Ruby Mulligan Lena Hamm

Crowds Visit Park Despite Weather

Crowds turned out at Road side Park on a cool Sunday with all tables and the shelter house in use. Picnickers sought river scenery but could not get nearer than the park. A 25 person family group from Point Pleasant Nitro and Huntington used the shelter house. The Point Pleasant party included Oakey Hessons Cecil Childs Earl Huffman and daughter Paul Reynolds. The Wellston group included Carl Towns. Only a small crowd visited the swimming pool which closed shortly after five.

Middleport Carl Towns Wellston Point Pleasant Nitro Huntington W. Va Oakey Hessons Cecil Childs Earl Huffmans Paul Reynolds

Retired Teachers Meet and Picnic Tribute to Saunders

The Meigs County Retired Teachers Association held its annual picnic at Journey's End, hosted by E. O. Saunders. The group honored Saunders with a birthday cake for his 87th birthday and heard tributes from members and guests.

E. O. Saunders Bob Horflich Pomeroy Meigs County Retired Teachers Association Middleport Saunders E. J. Tracy E. A. Wingett Racine Marcia B. Karr Lakeside Edward French Dale Evans Rogers Edéna Carleton Cincinnati Tracy

First Baptist Church Hosts Hamburg Fry Fundraiser

Middleport group held a Friday evening Hamburg fry at Roadside Park with church officers and teachers. Edison baker led the business meeting and plans for the Year of Baptist Achievement were discussed by David Darst Jr and others. Visitors included Mrs. Gordon Harris and sons from Columbus and relatives visiting at the Hennesy home.

Middleport Church School of the First Baptist Church Edisoner Paul Smart L. D. Diles David Darst, Jr Clifford Stumbo Beulah White Claremont EF Hoyt Edison Baker West Virginia Wesleyan University Buckhannon Gordon Harris Jimmy Nicky Columbus Harris Catherine Hennesy Churchill Gordon Clay Atlanta C. M. Hennesy

Junior Women's Club Ends Summer Meeting at Schwab Home

The Middleport Junior Women's Club held its final summer meeting at Mrs. Richard Schwab's Beech Street residence. Mrs. John Fultz led the gathering with Mrs. James Roller and Mrs. William Walters assisting as hostesses. A Tewksbarry wedding anniversary was noted.

Middleport Richard Schwab Beech ‘St John Fultz James Roller William Walters Tewksbarry

Local Social News Briefs From Ohio Valley Community

A2 C John Bechtle and Mrs Bechtle of Mitchell Field N Y visit Bechtle parents in Mitchell, with Mrs Bechtle staying until housing found and Mr Bechtle reporting to England Air Force base. Numerous relatives and friends are listed visiting or returning from hospitals and travels in Jackson Ky Columbus Ohio and Virginia.

Vacation Bible School Dinner Slated Tuesday

Tuesday evening a dinner for faculty members teachers and helpers of the Daily Vacation Bible School will be served at Heath Methodist Church by a women’s committee. Fred I. Gardner dean of the school announced a resume of this year’s school after the dinner with a discussion of objects accomplished a devotional period a program and a film.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Fred I. Gardner

Emergency Squad Aids Two Within 3 1 2 Hours

The Middleport Volunteer Firemen emergency squad was called twice Sunday within a three and one half hour period. First, at 4 35 p m to aid the 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Slaters of Hudson Street reported to have convulsions. Second, at 7 50 p m to treat Mrs Otto Mulford on Hobson Road until a physician arrived.

Middleport Slaters Hudson St Otto Mulford Hobson Road

Conference of Church and Bible School Workers Planned

At 8 p m today a conference for Church of Christ and Bible School workers is set at the church in Middleport announced by Fred I Gardner pastor of the church.

Middleport Bible School Workers of the Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner

Meigs Marriage License and Estate Notice

Balas E Vansickle and Nancy Lou Hayden are named in a Meigs marriage license notice. Dorothy F Terrell of Athens Ohio is appointed administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of Sarah Ann Harris of Buchtel Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. June 23 1955. Roger J Jones Sr probate judge.

Dorothy F. Terrell Athens Ohio Sarah Ann Harris Buchtel Athens County Roger J. Jones Said

Hearing Notice For Parole Of Clifford Wilcox In Ohio

London Ohio June 15 1955 Clifford Wilcox No 96923 confined at London Prison Farm admitted from Athens County convicted January 194 of Non Support serving 1 3 year sentence eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission By Herbert Kell Record Clerk

London Ohio Clifford Wilcox Athens County Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Herbert Kell

Woman Uses Newspapers to Wrap Gifts Across States and Countries

Mrs. Woodcock of 1614 Andover Road Columbus, a former Middleport resident and daughter of the late Ian and Mrs. Fowler, has turned old newspapers into gift wrap. She began a game with a sixth grade class on how many uses newspapers have, and has sent newspaper wrapped gifts to Auckland Florida California and New York where recipients say they enjoy them.

Woodcock Andover Road Columbus Middleport Ian Fowler R. O. Fowler

Heath Methodist Church Busy Week Activities

Heath Methodist Church in Middleport announces a busy schedule. Methodist Men meet at Perrie's Park for a ball game and wiener roast Tuesday afternoon. Faculty dinner for Daily Vacation Bible School workers Tuesday night at 5 30. Parsonage committee meets Thursday at 3 pm and 7 30 pm. Commission on education meets Saturday for organization and business. Annual Methodist Youth Fellowship bake sale will be held in the former Mary Jane Coffee Shop building on Mill Street.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Tate Perrie’s Park Commission On Education Methodist Youth Fellowship Mary Jane Coffee Shop Mill St

Auto Leaves Road in Dense Fog Injuring Two

A man and a woman suffered minor injuries when a Route 35 car left the road in fog about 1 am Sunday, one mile east of Point Pleasant. Jack Leach and Betty Byus Thomas were taken to Holzerstal. Mrs. Thomas was released, while Leach remained overnight.

Point Pleasant Jack Leach Betty Byus Thomas Leach Holzerstal Thomas

Hospital Releases Boy After Wagon Mishap

Gordon Sebrell six year old son of Mr and Mrs Morris Sebrell of South Side was released from Point Clinic after an accident Friday when a tractor towed hay wagon ran over his arm. He was riding on the wagon fell off and landed in its path. No bones were broken and he suffered only bruises.

Point Pleasant Gordon Sebrell Morris Sebrell South Side Point Clinic

Truck Collision Causes Minor Damage In Pomeroy

Minor damages occurred on the Union Ave bridge Sunday morning when a car driven by William Jackson of Pomeroy and a pickup truck driven by Eli Denison of Rutland collided head on. Sheriff Charles Russell reported the incident.

Pomeroy Union Ave. Bridge Charles Russell Russell William Jackson Eli Denison Rutland

Ice Cream Social Set At Chester School Grounds

The Eastern Athletic Boosters announce an ice cream social at 8 p m Thursday on Chester school grounds. Music will be by the Chester High School Band directed by H Bernard Krinke.

Pomeroy Chester Chester High School H. Bernard Krinke

POMEROY Sgt Leonard O Wilson to Europe in Gyroscope plan

Sgt Leonard O Wilson son of John H Wilson of Pomeroy Route 1 will be sent to Europe from Fort Riley Kansas in July as part of Operation Gyroscope the Army rotation program"}

Pomeroy Leonard O ‘Wilson John H. Wilson Europe Fort Riley Kan

Pomeroy Man Is Hospitalized After Transfer

Homer Goodin of Pomeroy Route 1 is in Huntington veterans hospital after being taken there by Earl Goodin of Athens. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goodin of Albany Route 3.

Pomeroy Homer Goodin Veterans’ Hospital Huntington Earl Goodin Athens Arthur Goodin Albany

Krodel undergoes surgery in Holzer Hospital

Rush Krodel son of Mayor B W Krodel oil products distributor was operated on for appendicitis late last night in Holzer Hospital.

Point Pleasant Rush Krodel B. W. Krodel Holzer Hospital

Children’s Day Observed at Heath Methodist Church

Sunday School program at Heath Methodist Church marked Children’s Day with the Junior Girls’ Choir conducted by Mrs L W McComas and Vera Covert at the piano. Judy Hurley sang solo, Namara and Betty Covert performed a duet, with speaking exercises by department girls. Sharon Jones was primary pianist, Diana Criswell played a piano solo, and Diana Davis offered a prayer.

Middleport the Heath Methodist Church L. W. McComas Vera Covert Judy Hurley Namara Betty Covert Ms. McComas Sharon Jones

Deaconesses Sponsor Swim Suits Fund Drive

After morning worship at Firstman Church the Board of Deaconesses announced a fund drive to buy swimming outfits for boys and girls at Meigs County Children's Home. They also plan weekly swim parties at the municipal pool during July and August with thanks given to Pool Supervisor Charles McDonald and other pool authorities.

Middleport Firstman Church Board of Deconesses Meigs County Howard E. Rapoek Charles McDonald

Firemen Plan Second Ice Cream Social

Middleport volunteers sponsor the second ice cream social on Saturday evening at the village hall lawn. Refreshments include ice cream cake and coffee with a music program. Donations of cakes are welcome via Mrs. C. Rarr or the firemen at the village hall.

Middleport

Church Benevolences Topic for Discussion at Two Presbyterian Churches

At 7 30 p m the First and Syracuse Presbyterian churches hold a joint session to discuss benevolences. The Rev Roger M Rice Jr of Athens will speak and a tape recording will be played.

Middleport — Church First Presbyterian Church Syracuse Presbyterian Church Roger M. Rice, Jr Athens

Ice Cream Social Set by Rock Springs Club

The Rock Springs Better Health Club hosts an ice cream social on Thursday at 6 30 am on the lawn of Rock Springs Methodist Church. Proceeds support the Boy Scout Troop 247 building fund.

Pomeroy Rock Springs

Grass Run families attend reunions and visits

Mr and Mrs Arnold Jackson and children visited Virginia relatives while J W Brogan and family attended a Charleston West Virginia reunion. Allen Estep returned home from a two week visit with the Brogan children. Max Davis and son Jerry visited Burt Davis family in Bradbury and Jerry plans a longer stay with grandparents Carl and M McClure. Don Kennedy and Perry visited Burt Davis as Glen Garnes travels to Akron for work.

Arnold Jackson Virginia J. W. Brogan Steve Mark Linda Sue Charleston W. Va Allen Estep Brogan Max Davis Jerry Bradbury Burt Davis Carl E. McClure Mr. McClure M. McClure Don Kennedy Perry Glen Garnes Akron

Five Persons Arrested After Wrecks on Route 2

Five people were arrested after two Route 2 accidents investigated by the State Police. In the first crash Albert Rainey of Point Pleasant collided with a southbound car driven by Shepherd of Huntington. Shepherd was charged with drunken driving and a companion Harry Thomas with intoxication. No injuries, vehicle damage about. In the early hours Sunday Donald Currnute of Gallipolis parked in the highway and was struck by Floyd Winston of Point Pleasant. Winston’s 11 year old son Lynard suffered a head injury not believed serious. Currnute was charged with obstructing traffic. Two passengers in Currnute’s car John E. 27 and Vallencia Randolph, 24, both of Gallipolis, were arrested on morals charges and Betz was charged with intoxication.

Point Pleasant Albert Rainey Shepherd Huntington Harry Thomas Donald R. Currnutte Gallipolis Floyd Winston Winston Lynard Curnutte John E Vallencia Randolph Betz

Mrs Catherine Jordan 59 Dies in Point Pleasant

Funeral services set for Mrs. Catherine Anna Jordan 59 of 214 Fifth Street Tuesday at 2 p m in Stevens funeral home Rev Roscoe Thorn will officiate burial in Lone Oak Cemetery She died Saturday evening born March 10 1896 a river boat cook and restaurant operator She was predeceased by her husband Joe surviving sister in law Mrs Mary Morton of Beckley Friends may call at the funeral home before services.

Point Pleasant Catherine Anna Jordan Fifth St Stevens Roscoe Thorn Lone Oak Jordan Mary Morton Beckley

Hayride and Wiener Roast at New Haven Park

The Junior Girls' Class and friends from the Church of Christ in Christian Union enjoyed a hayride and wiener roast at New Haven Park. Harley Crump provided the truck ride for the children. Twenty four members guests and teacher Mrs. Ann Watkins attended.

New Haven Park Church of Christ In Christian Union Harley Crump Ann Watkins

Leone boy marks third birthday at Shawnee pool party

Jeffery Holstein celebrated his third birthday with a swimming party at the Shawnee pool on Friday. A gift was presented by Douglas Beaver Poe Burdette Linda Herdman and Linda Sue Stewart.

Jeffery Holstein Leone Shawnee Pool Douglas Beaver Poe Burdette Linda Herdman Linda Sue Stewart

Leon Woman Receives Surprise Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Gertrude Sines of Leon was honored with a surprise miscell neous shower Friday evening at her home. The affair was arranged by Mrs. Millard Crookham and Seeva Beaver. Refreshments were served to 15 guests.

Gertrude Sines of Leon Millard Crookham Seeva Beaver

Past Matrons To Meet At Mrs Burdette Home

The Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star will gather Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Wallace Burdette. Co hostesses will be Mrs. Columbus Blount and Mrs. E. S. Matheson.

Order of Eastern Star Wallace Burdette Columbus Blount E. S. Matheson

Return of Corporal Albert Stephens Ends Army Service

Corporal Albert Stephens stationed at Camp An ford Washington arrived home Sunday morning after being discharged from the U S Army. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Manor Stephens. Mr and Mrs Charles Gibeaut Gainesville Fla have returned home after visiting Mr Gibeauts parents Mr and Mrs Basil Gibeaut and his sister Mrs Irma Wamsley Viand Street. Mrs Dorothy Messick Henderson is a patient at Holzer Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Tillis and son have moved from Camp Conley to the home of Mrs Tillis parents at 1500 Kanawha Street. Mr and Mrs Denver Knapp will leave in August for Florida where Mrs Knapp will teach next term. Mrs Knapp has been teaching in Mason County schools. Judy Keefer Pat Cottrill and Charles and Brookie Holstein attend the West Virginia Baptist camp at Cowen.

Albert Stephens Camp Anford Wash U. S. Army Manor Stephens Charles Gibeaut Gainsville Fila Gibeaut Basil Gibeaut Irma Wamsley Viand Street Dorothy Messick Henderson Holzer Hosal Robert Tillis Camp Conley Tillis Kanawha Street Denver Knapp Florida Knapp Mason County Judy Keefer Pat Cottrill Charles and Brookie Holstein West Virginia Cowen

Poultry Contest Entrants Gather for Southeastern Dinner

Entrants in the annual county Chicken of Tomorrow contest will attend a 7 p m dinner at the Martin Restaurant in Middleport. The event is sponsored by the Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association.

Pomeroy Martin Middleport Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association

Point Pleasant Guards Return From Camp Breckinridge

Officers and men of the 3664th Ordnance Company West Virginia National Guard returned home after two weeks at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky with high marks. The unit ranked second only to the 249th band of Fairmont in encampment ratings and four man rifle team won the Davis Cup in M 1 rifle competition. Members of the winning team were M Sgt Dana V Johnson M Sgt James H Dunean Sfc H G Miller and Sgt John R Kauff. Thirteen guard units received superior ratings and one high officer called most units excellent or better. The 3664th traveled to Breckinridge and back by train and road.

Point Pleasant 3664Th Ordnance Company West Virginia National Guard Camp Breckinridge 249Th Band Fairmont Dana V. Johnson James H. Dunean H. G. Miller John R Kauff

Bess Liter Prominent Point Pleasant Teacher Dies

Miss Bess McVey Liter longtime Point Pleasant High School educator and Canal Zone English teacher died Sunday at Holzer Hospital after illness of three and a half months. Survived by a sister Mrs Tom D Halliday. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 at Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Ray officiating. Burial Lone Oak Cemetery. Friends may call at 707 Main St after 6 p.m. today.

Point Pleasant Miss Bess McVey Liter Canal Zone Holzer Hospital Martha Taylor Pogue Liter Point Pleasant High School Cristobal High School Miss Liter Main St West Virginia University New York University Chi Omega Sorority Pogue Daughters of the American Revolution Presbyterian Church Tom D. Halliday Robert Ray Lone Oak Cemetery

Road Chief is Ousted in West Virginia

Gov William C Marland and road commissioner H Keith Griffith announced his firing from the post set to end June 30 with 30 days annual leave pay. The $9000-a-year job has no immediate successor named amid reported political rifts. Rumors of his departure had circulated for a year.

Point Pleasant William C. Marland H. Keith Griffith Griffith

Two Men Arrested for Non-Support in Mason County

Two men, Olf Thomas 45 from Fayette County Ohio and Willard McCallister 37 of Huntington, were arrested and jailed on non-support charges. Weekend arrests also include Darrell Turley 46 Charles Sheline 33 Richard Hogg 29 and Hugh Leach 38 for intoxication by the sheriff’s department and Bertha Coleman 33 for intoxication by city patrolman Rancel Jividen.

Point Pleasant Mason County Olf Thomas Fayette County Ohio Willard ‘McCallister Huntington Darrell E. Turley Charles Sheline Richard Hogg Hugh Leach Sheriff's Department Bertha Coleman Rancel Jividen

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