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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

9

Meigs County Junior Chicken Contest awards dinner honors

Twelve county contestants received gifts at the annual junior chicken of tomorrow contest dinner held at Martin Restaurant. Top winners listed included in first and second places with prizes of gift sets, while Donald Nelson and Miriam Smith earned trophies as county runners-up. Judges, ceremonies, and sponsors from local feed firms and mills supported the event in Pomeroy.

Meigs County Martin Thleport Southeastern ‘Ohio Poultry Producers Association Pnce Larry Morris Danny Zirie Donald Weis Econd Eid Donald Nelson Miriam Smith Broiler Col.lakeslee Joy Smith Pomeroy Miriam J Smith Statistica Suocration Atkina Chick Nogar’Run Flour Fleming acerone Fi \ Bureau Ohio Valley Feed Co. Provico Milling Feed Co Crow Brothers

Soldier graduates turret artillery mechanic course at Fort Knox

Private John F. Harris of McArthur completed armor school training at Fort Knox Kentucky. The 21 year old son of Wilford W Harris entered the Army last December and completed base training. Harris is a 1963 graduate of McArthur High School and resides at 321 West Mill Street with his wife Mary.

John F. Harris Mary W. Mill St. McArthur Fort Nox Harris Wilford W. Harris Army Fort McArthur High School

Two Residents Fined In Mayor's Court

Two Pomeroy residents were fined in mayor's court Monday. Lacy Justig faced a $5 fine for disturbing the peace while under the influence of alcohol. Mayor Justis, 66, was fined $10 for driving left of center. Charges were filed by Patrolman Henry Werry.

Pomeroy E. F. Robinson Lacy Justig Justis Henry Werry

Local Social Notes From Letart Falls And Nearby

A crowded row of family visits and events fills the Letart Falls area. Residents from Newport to Columbus and Wellsville share visits birthdays church events and family gatherings. Ohio Valley Grange 2612 schedules inspection and members meet for practice.

Breegery Vinson Salyille Melvin Howard J.D. Roush Estella Dickey J. Roush Syracuse EM. Templeton Rutland Griff Archer Robert Lee Bailey Run Ohio Valley Grange 2612 Elsie Adame Eloise Pomeroy Robert Estup Mason L. L. Nice Watts Jr Church C. N. Wagner Washington, D. C Earl Adams Willard Kirkhart Theda, Paul, Dale Bruce Ravenna Ohio Floyle Butler Reedsville J. D. Roush

Middleport Society Group Sings Hymns and Outing Report

Middleport Methodist members held a worship service with devotionals and readings by Mrs. Aire and Mrs. Allensworth plus a duet by Homer and Mrs. Edgar Allensworth. A church fund gift and refreshment details are noted, along with a party at Pearlie's Park and visits by local residents.

Middleport Clas Charles Howard Mra Birmingham Mr Race Claude Ashley Carey Roush

Birth of Son for Cook and Smith in Syra...

Mr and Mrs Zecil Cook announce the birth of a son at their home in Syra case. The baby has been named Edward Curtis.

Chester White Kart Righter Vinton Char Jey White Anna Higgins Evelyn Amos Hayden Ville Eadie Amon James Snyder Marve Leah Mre Mrm Pearly Oler i Jane Lambert Columus M. W. Lambert David Nomack Glint Lambert Lockbourne Charles White Anna Higgine Phillip Snyder Vancover Amn Monger Anager David Ohlinger Mire Frank Gress Chester John Fultz Anita Marie Ironton Pomeroy Zecil Cook Mary Smith Syra_ case Edward Curtis

Probasco Family Seeks Akron Visit Amid Health Notes

Mrs. C. K. Probasco plans a vacation with daughters and Susan to Akron to aid her mother as Louis Onlinger suffers a stroke. Mrs. W. W. Robinson and family visit Floyd, Va. while Deottie McDowell of Columbus stays with relatives in Meigs and Long Bottoms amid various illnesses.

Probasen Susan Julia Ann Clara Murrey Akron C. K. Probasco Louis Onlinger W. W. Robinson Ren Floyd. Va Meigs Robert McDowsll Visting Pela Deotie Columbus Mex Robinson Mariext Laliance Ign McGhee Guy Suter Wetec Cashanton Christine

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