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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1959
Page
18
Rep George Meinhart and Sen J Sherman Porter introduced bills to transfer about 203000 dollars from a county tax levy to a county hospital fund. The move would allow combining local 100000 dollars from doctors with the existing funds to build the Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital near the new infirmary in Pomeroy.
Meigs County polio fund drive surpasses 4000 dollars with receipts from Pomeroy schools listing Sugar Run 59.85 Central 46.73 junior high 40.93 and senior 41.18. Contributions of 5 or more include C C Bolin Holly Green Racine American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Alfred Sunday School and several others.
Miss Margaret Sauer is ill at home with a virus infection. Millard Pierce entered University Hospital in Columbus yesterday for observation and treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McElhinney and children Kathy and Rossell will spend the weekend in Lancaster with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald, former Middleport residents.
Sixty eight Racine High School students earned honor roll status after the fourth six weeks grading period. Eligible students include seniors Jimmie Adams and many others, along with juniors Sophomores and a number of freshmen, all posting grades of B or above in every course.
The Loval Pals Class of the Middleport Church of Christ observed its 28th anniversary meeting at Mrs. L. Reynolds home. They donated toward Bible purchases for Gallipolis State Institute patients and to the Middleport school lunch program. Francis Roush presided and Francis Roush served as president during the business session. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred I. Gardner.
Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearings on numerous executors administrators guardians and trustees until April 13 1959 for first final and distributive accounts filed between February 5 and March 4 1959. Interested parties may file written objections prior to five days before the hearing. J Rose Probate Judge Rice Nanna Chief Deputy Clerk.
The First Church of the Nazarene Missionary Society in Middleport met Wednesday with Betty Fisher presiding. Cora Thomas led the scripture lesson and prayer, with a message on prayer. Easter offering for missions was set to be fully contributed from on hand funds. The study topic was The Nations and the Isles by Rev. Palmer. The teenage class met regularly at Blaine Walburn's home.
Milton Little 42 of Middleport, who fled the Meigs County jail with two others eight months ago, was captured by Columbus police and is back in sheriff custody. He faced charges of receiving and concealing stolen goods and assault and battery after the escape. Norville Sauters was caught the same night. William Pike later surrendered at Tanner's Run and went to the Ohio Penitentiary.
Mr and Mrs Carol Gene Stobart of Atchison announce the birth of a son on February 25 named Kev in Earl. This is their third son and fifth child. The couple previously lived in Snowville before moving to Kansas last October.
Announcing interviews for men 21 and over with promises of unlimited future income and rapid advancement. Call 35401 for an appointment. Bradford Auction Co and Harold Goddard listed in Racine Ohio with Bartlett 2511 contact. Also mentions Blue Lustre carpet cleaning and Uhiman’s seal.
Pomeroy Pomeroy Benders Senior 4-H club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs C E Blakeslee home. Officers elected include Tamara Finlan president Jane Baer vice president Jennifer Lohse secretary Janet Brown treasurer Alita Carpenter news reporter Carolyn Vaughan recreation leader Patty Blakeslee junior leader Barbara Coates scrapbook committee Karen Hoffner health and safety chairman Projects for the new year were discussed. Patty Blakeslee served cake and ice cream to members. Board to hear reports in Heath Methodist Church meeting.
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