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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
7
John C Bacon was re elected commander of the Meigs Chapter 53 Disabled American Veterans during an organizational session. Owen Watson Gordon Wolfe Walter Kennedy Herman Warner Harry Hoffman and Leonard Jewell were elected to key posts with Watson Wolfe Kennedy re elected. Ben Turner named service officer and meetings set for the second Monday monthly. hall decoration report presented.
Ralph Reed Ours, 25, of Vanport, Pa., arrested on grand larceny charges and confined to the county jail. Ours entered an innocent plea in the Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples. William Reeves of Pagetown was fined $5 and costs on intoxication charges per Sheriff records.
George Casto fell when a ladder rung broke while working at the Walter Harris home. He was taken to Meigs General Hospital for observation. no bones were broken.
The Hill family gathering at Portland Park drew twelve of Albert Hill Sr and Mrs Hill’s thirteen children plus spouses and grandchildren. Attendees included St Clair Hill Don Bell Harold Grimm Jerry Hill Shelba Hill Julian Hill and many others across multiple Hill lines, with games, ice cream, cake and gifts shared among extended relatives and friends.
Mrs Arthur Atherton and daughter of Alfred visit Silas Taylor with Mrs Ziba Midkiff and Ce ci Midkiff and Mrs Porter Midkiff join Chester gathering. Ula Welker and grandson Timmy from Columbus spend Wednesday with Henry Martin. Brooks Folk and family of Jackson visit Dorsel Smith. Audry Norton and son from Columbus also there. Dick Sargent afternoons with Cecil Midkiff. Cora Whaley of Burlington visiting daughter Clare Paulsen and son Robert.
Chief Walter E. Wolfe announced week’s parking meter receipts totaling 241 dollars. The report covers the past collection period and details were released today.
A Daughters of Union Veterans meeting in Pomeroy heard a report on placing flags and flowers at graves of Civil War veterans. Minnie Neutzling presided in Mrs. Richard Campbell’s absence. The cemetery and monument committee delivered the report. A traveling prize from Mrs. A V Howell was awarded to Mrs. Harry Stahl. Refreshments followed at a local business.
The Women's Guild of the Federated Church will meet at 7 30 p m Friday with guest speaker Capt Glenna Rum mell Salvation Army missionary to India. Members are asked to bring sewing items for the share-paks project.
Mrs J W MacMur ray entertained her bridge club on Butternut Avenue Monday evening. High score prize went to Mrs Edison Hobstetter with Mrs William Anderson as second high. Guests included Mrs J W Potter and Mrs Albert Coates. Refreshments were served.
The Meigs County Jaycee-ettes will hold their meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Richard Follrod on Lincoln Heights offering members a chance to discuss club activities and plans.
William Elva White of Newark visits Bend area to spend time with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Thomas Young were weekend guests of local residents.
Berry administrator files in Athens County Probate Court seeking sale of Grant Peyatt deceased’s real estate to pay debts. Property described as 15.16 acres in Fraction 2, Town 1, Range 4, Ohio Company Purchase, with minerals reserved. Unknown heirs and kin notified to answer by September 10.
Mrs. Robert Rogers and daughters appear in Zanesville. Columbus visitors Monday include Mrs. R. E. Boice Mrs. Henry Ewing and Mrs. Clair Karr. Mr. and Mrs. Max Ward return from Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Russell of Bradbury with granddaughter Anita Sue Russell and Janet Stobart head to Chillicothe to visit the Stovers and daughter Jo Ann for the week. Mrs. Stover is Dorothy Watson on vacation from General Telephone Co. duties in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Mark Roiler and Mrs. Harold also noted.
Russell and Allen Chase of Huntington and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Chapman of near Dexter attended Jed C Webster funeral services held Sunday. Dr and Mrs Robert Boice returned to Roswell New Mexico after visiting here, accompanied home by Miss Ramora.
Roice daughter of Mr and Mrs E Roice will visit New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Dale Hysell of Columbus entertain family of Bradbury and Truman Russell of Pomeroy for several days.
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