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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1958

Page

3

Columbus Driver Hurt In Hocking Area Crash

A Columbus man Dale R. Brown 33 and his passenger Myrtle Brown 28 were injured when their car left Route 33 south of Route 180 in Hocking County and rolled four times. Brown sustained a fractured back and internal injuries after swerving to avoid a southbound car at about 10 25 p m. The vehicle was destroyed and Brown and Myrtle Brown were treated at local hospitals.

Logan Columbus Hocking County Lancaster - Fairfield Dale R. Brown Brown Myrtle Brown Hocking Valley Hospital Laurelville Joseph L. Johnson Vernon Murdock Clarion Francis Myers

Middleport Personalities Share Weekend Hostings and Visits

Middleport residents and friends visited relatives across several towns. Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Robert Powell spent time with Mrs Powell's parents the Waylands and their son Charles. Athens guests included Mrs W H Juhl ing Mrs J E Harley and Mrs Marcus Chambers. Roscoe Wise plans a longer Florida stay with daughters Bettie Wise and others. Mansfield and Columbus visitors stayed with Mrs A B Bing ham. Elder and Mrs A F Ruf of Parkersburg attended a layette shower for Mrs William Houck. Chicago trip for Rev Howard E Ruppelt to join Presbyterian Synod board meetings, returning Friday. Additional guests from Gallipolis and Parma noted.

Robert Powell Columbus Powell Norman Wayland Charles Athens W. H. Juhling J. E. Harley Marcus Chambers Juhling Edgar Tuckerman Roscoe Wise Florida James Souders Bettie Wise Wise

Boy Scout Troop 66 Set To Meet Tonight

Nelsonville reports Boy Scout Troop 66 will meet at 7 30 p m in the Pythian Building quarters on Washington Street. Scout master Francis Bacus says new candidates are learning Tenderfoot requirements and will receive badges and cards at the upcoming charter presentation. Training in second class work has been emphasized for two meetings, with Tom Pyle acting senior patrol leader.

Nelsonville Pythian Washington St Francis Bacus

Mayor Fines Two In Weekend Court in Nelsonville

In a weekend session of Mayor Robert Auflick's court Larry D. Baker of Athens paid $15 plus costs for speeding. Alford Kelso of Nelsonville Route 1 and Ted Bond of Nelsonville paid $10 plus costs each for intoxication, with Bond committed to county jail for non payment.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick Larry D. Baker Athens Alford Kelso Ted Bond Bond

Meigs County Land Transfers Summary

Meigs County parcels involve transfers among multiple parties across Pom eroy Middleport and Salem Two. Notable gains include coal acreage moved to Ohio Power Co and several family transfers culminating in John Holliday holdings in Salem Two.

Cora E. Bennett Edna M. Rice Middleport R. Edison Hollon Evelyn E. Hollon Ray J. Evans Margaret Jean Evans Sutton Frank Bailey Mary Bailey William Thomas Lacy E. Thomas Columbia Ross E. Powell Louise P. Hilbert Lena C. Franch Neils C. Powell Joseph Dwight Powell Bailey V. Morris Eva Morris Ohio Power Co Minnie Nichols Salem John Oshel Virginia Oshel Eugene Holliday Mary V. Holliday Wallace B. Holliday Eugene H. Holliday John T. Holliday M. S. Holliday Rachel McClure Jesse McCarty Glenn McClure John Holliday

Harrisonville Road Man Admitted for Surgery at University Hospital

Orville Arms of Harrisonville Road has been admitted to University Hospital in Columbus for surgery. He is in room 923.

Orville Arms Harrisonville Rd University Hospital, Columbus

POMEROY PERSONAL S ROUNDUP OF VISITS AND VACATIONS

Mrs. Harry A. Miller and Mrs. John H. Russell with daughter Carol Ann returned from Dayton to visit Mrs. Miller's mother Mrs. L. S. Major and relatives. Harley Strong and children from Wilkesville joined the Reibel family in hosting guests. Holter James Frecker and Mrs. Raymond Frecker vacation in Tampa Florida. Arthur Smith of Salem Ohio visited Miss Nettie Koehler. Virginia Fischer of Charleston spent the weekend with Aunt Koehler. Kenneth Donohew of Dayton and his wife visited his parents James and Mrs. Donohew.

Harry A. Miller John H. Russell Carol Ann Dayton Mrs. Miller L. S. Major Harley Strong Wilkesville Henry Reibel Donley Reibel Donna Holter James Frecker Raymond Frecker Fampa Fla Arthur Smith Salem Ohio Nettie Koehler Virginia Fischer Charleston Miss Koehler Kenneth Donohew Mrs James Donohew

Non-Support Warrants Served on Two Men

Gallia County sheriff's deputies served warrants on Carl D. Gardner 31 of Washington Court House for non support per his wife Evelyn and Oakey Roach Jr. 34 of Gallpolis arrested on a probation violation tied to an original non support charge.

Gallipolis Carl D. Gardner Oak St Washington Court House Gallia County Sheriff's Department Evelyn Oakey Roach, Jr

Williams and Peet wills filed in Meigs County Court

Probate admits the will of Reuben H. Williams and names Gertrude E. Drake executrix with Roy Ellis Carl Gorby and Tracy Tackett as appraisers. Fred A. Peet probate shows Paul Smart as administrator. David E. Still probate also granted. Final accounts filed for Mary Kathleen Eblin and Elizabeth Archer estates.

Reuben H. Williams Gertrude E. Drake Roy Ellis Carl Gorby Tracy Tackett Fred A. Peet Paul Smart David E. Still Mary Kathleen Eblin Elizabeth Archer

O'Brien Files Affidavit Against Garland Plymale

James B. O'Brien Meigs County prosecutor filed an information affidavit charging driving while intoxicated against Garland Plymale of Gallipolis. The action was filed in the office of the clerk of courts.

Pomeroy James B. O’brien Meigs County Garland Plymale Gallipolis Clerk of Courts

Pomeroy Lodge to Hold Third Degree Tuesday Evening

Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and AM will conduct a third degree at a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the temple. Refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Lodge 164 F&am

Local Readers Welcome Weekend Visits From Family Members

Mr and Mrs Eugene Martin and daughter of St Albans visited his mother Mrs Rose Martin over the weekend. Fireman First Class Jim Haskins stationed aboard the USS Everglades destroyer tender at Norwalk VA spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Haskins. Sammy Neal a freshman at Ohio State University was home for the weekend with his mother Mrs Madge Neal of Garfield Ave. Mrs Charles L Kimball of Mt Crab visited her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clair Elise Kimball of Fourth Ave.

Eugene Martin St. Albans Rose Martin Jim Haskins Norwalk Frank Haskins Sammy Neal Ohio State University Madge Neal Garfield Ave Charles L. Kimball Mt. Crab

Federated Circle to meet after Lenten service

The Federated Circle will gather at the church Wednesday evening after the 7 30 p m Lenten service for their regular meeting.

Pomeroy Federated Circle

Pomeroy RAM Chapter Discusses Degree Work Wednesday

Pomeroy RAM will meet Wednesday evening at the temple to conduct mark master and past master degree work. Refreshments will be served.

Ram

Jane Harris Receives Cap at St. Joseph's

Jane Harris, president of the St. Joseph's School of Nursing freshman class, received her cap during a capping ceremony at the school’s new addition. The event featured an address by Rev. Robert Park and a candle lighting ceremony followed by the pledge and a reception for family and friends.

Middleport St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Jane Harris Miss Harris Little Sisters Big Sisters Walter Burns Harris S. Second Ave St. Joseph’s New Addition Robert Park St. Francis Xavier Church Parkersburg Glee Club

Instrumental Music Planned by Buchtel York PTA

The Buchtel York PTA will present special instrumental music tonight at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Students of John Hoy will perform solo pieces as part of the program after a short business meeting.

Buchtel Buchtel-York Pta John Hoy Buchtel-York

Birthdays Celebrated At Riggs Residence

Mr and Mrs Fred Riggs hosted a dinner on Ath ens Road honoring the birthdays of Mr Riggs and Mrs Perry Riggs. A decorated cake was shared with guests including Glenn Lee Harley Riggs Roy Biffle Hanford Stanley Herbert Riggs Robert Eason Perry Riggs Charles Stacy Darrell and the host family.

Pomeroy Fred Riggs Athens Road Riggs Perry Riggs Glenn Lee Harley Riggs Nancy Bill Margaret Roy Biffle Melvin Hanford Stanley Jack Joyce Herbert Riggs Robert Eason Bobby Angela Charles Stacy Darrell Dave Herbert

Hemlock Grange group holds April meeting on basket making

Filling boxes for home records was done at a Friday Hemlock Grange Home Demonstration Work Club meeting at the grange hall. A sack lunch was served at noon. The group will meet again April 11 at the hall with basket making the topic.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Grange Hall

Friendship 4 H Club Meets At Home In Summer Projects

Paulette Pomeroy and Lin da Hallmark hosted the B. and C. Friendship 4 H club. Lin da Hallmark presided as projects for the summer were discussed. Dancing provided a diversion and refreshments followed.

Pomeroy Paulette Linda Hallmark B. and C. Friendship 4-H Club

Retired Coal Miner William Christian Dies at 82

William Christian 82 of 914 High St died Sunday in Mount St Mary Hospital after two weeks of treatment. Native of Lawrence County he was a retired coal miner. Survivors include two daughters Iva Campbell Murray City and Martha Schroeder of the home, a brother David Christian, a sister Vina Matheny, a sister Abbie Canter, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson funeral home with Dr F M Wentz and Rev Ray Mann. Burial in Buchtel Cemetery. Friends may call at any time.

Nelsonville William Christian High St Mount St. Mary Hospital Lawrence County Joseph Sarah Christian Carey Iva Campbell Murray City Martha Schroeder David Christian Carbon Hill Vina Matheny Abbie Canter Bridgeport Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz Ray Mann Buchtel Cemetery

Mount St. Mary Hospital births and admissions noted

The Mount St. Mary Hospital announces births for several families including Mr. and Mrs. Larry Yates Maxville a son and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Starling Somerset Route 1 a son. Admitted patients include Ellen Chilcote Amesville Route 1 John Murray Jacksonville and others while several individuals are dismissed or listed for blood use.

Larry Yates Maxville Robert Starling Somerset Kelly P. Smith Athens Ellen Chilcote Amesville John Murray Jacksonville Florence Lowry Nelsonville Charles Murphy Murray City Louise Embrey Corning Harry Koonts Junction City Paul North

Calf Banquet Planned for Meigs and Nearby Counties

Meigs Athens and Vinton Counties will host a feeder calf banquet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shade High School. The Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Association sponsors the event, bringing together local cattlemen for a community gathering and meal.

Pomeroy Meigs Athens Vinton the Shade High School The Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Association

Free Book Explains Arthritis Rheumatism Causes and Treatment

A 36 page illustrated free book from The Ball Clinic explains arthritis and rheumatism causes risks of neglect and describes a drugless treatment method. No cost or obligation. requests should be mailed to The Ball Clinic Dept 1915 Excelsior Springs Missouri.

Ball Clinic Excelsior Springs

New 4-H Club Organized in Pomroy Area

The Senior Pom eroy Benders 4-H Club was organized Saturday at Patricia Blakeslee’s Lincoln Heights home. Alita Carpenter presided as last year’s president while Jenifer Lohse was named president, Tamara Finlan vice president, Janie Baer secretary, Blakeslee treasurer, Barbara Coates news reporter, Carpenter health and safety chair, and Karen Hoffner recreation leader. Advisors are Mrs. C. E. Blakeslee and Mrs. Harold Lohse.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Benders Patricia Blakeslee Lincoln Heights Alita Carpenter Jennifer Lohse Tamara Finlan Janie Baer Miss Blakeslee Barbara Coates Miss Carpenter Karen Hoffner

Legion Post Plans Dinner and Membership Drive

Nelsonw?ile Glenford Dugan Post 229 meets Monday at 7 45 p m at the Legion War Memorial Building. Don Brady notes plans for the American Legion birthday dinner on March 25 and urges members who have not renewed for 1958 to do so at the meeting. Robert Mathews is the new post adjutant replacing John Weeks who moves to Columbus. Paul Barrows, second vice commander, urges participation in programs planned by committees.

Nelsonwile Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial Don Brady Brady Robert Mathews John Weeks Columbus Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Paul Barrows

District Scout Meet Set at Athens

Hocking District Committee meeting will be held Thursday at the Athens Presbyterian Church. Institutional Representatives form the committee. Roundtable sessions for scoutmasters assistant scout masters cubmasters and den mothers are conducted monthly on training and programs of mutual benefit to all leaders.

Nelsonville

York Township Land Transfers Report

Jayne Bayless Huffman of Hamilton transfers real estate in Nelsonville to William P. Ballenger of Athens. Mary B. Stout of Nelsonville sells real estate in Nelsonville to Northway Cab Co of Nelsonville. Alice Mae Calvert of Buchtel sells Lot 101 in Buchtel to Max E. Levering of Buchtel.

Jayne Bayless Huffman Hamilton William P. Ballenger Athens Nelsonville Mary B. Stout Northway Cab Co Alice Mae Calvert Buchtel Max E. Levering

Pandorian Club Plans Spring Events and Meeting Outcomes

The Pandorian Club met in Nelsonville at Mrs. Donald Frank’s home to finalize a Friday Record Hop for junior and senior high students with prizes and tickets at the door. They also announced an April rum mage sale and shared committee appointments for 1950s style activities including fundraising for Fountain Fund.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Donald Frank Columbus Ways and Means O. W. Davis Harold Cashman Ralph Barber Peter Philopoulos Barney Neiman Joe Galvin C. D. Crawford Robert Hutchins Jack Haffner

Skating Party Planned By Rainbow Girls

Nelsonville Order of Rainbow for Girls plans a skating party from 7 to 10 Tuesday night at Dow's Skating Rink. The event is open to the public. They will sell Easter Lilies for the Easter drive for crippled children in the Public Square on March 29.

Nelsonville Order of Rainbow Sharon Cole Dow’s

New Head To Preside At White Rose Lodge Meeting

Middleport White Rose Lodge will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Woodman Hall. Mrs Hattie Woodard the new president will be in charge. Hostesses are Dorothy Whittington Erma Mulford Mary Green and Ruth Lee Bobo.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Woodman Hall Hattie Woodard Dorothy Whittington Erma Mulford Mary Green Ruth Lee Bobo

W B King Rites Tuesday

Funeral services for Walter Bush King 68 of Carpenter Route 1 will be held at 1 p m Tuesday at Wrightsel funeral home McArthur He died Saturday in Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Born Sept 28 1889 Athens County He is survived by wife Elizabeth Hutchinson King three daughters Garnet Martin Dora Cooper Ora Carsey one brother Jeff King and 11 grandchildren The Rev J B Daab will officiate Burial is in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Athens County Friends may call at the funeral home.

Albany Jeff King Athens J. B. Daab Pleasant Hill Cemetery Athens County

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter 72 Eastern Star Meeting

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple A practice for the March 26 inspection will be held

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery

For the first time science reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used as Preparation H to shrink hemorrhoids relieve itching and pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage with thorough results and patient statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment from druggists with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Guy Wills Mansfield and Colum Boy Scout Tom Pyle America Frank Jennings Mary Jennings Thomas C. Scally Yvonne M. Scally the Security Bank Court Street Athens, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Pomeroy Personals O’brien St. Joseph’s Lula Russell Robert Harris Harrie Marie Smith Marcelline Buell George Miller Frank Ginther Harris Middleport High School PTA Frank Poches William Woodard Lillian Drake William Wachenschwanz the Plains Gus Wachenschwanz Deanville Steven Leasure Arthur Taylor Glouster Reba Canter Minnie Hartley Harold Dupler Cecil Clifford Belford Rosser Robert Kuhn Otarion Bell Telephone Labs Gallaher's Legion Post York Township Mittee Robert Zetty Dix Powell T. Z. Najm Ohio Federated Women’s Club Dana Harmony James Hall Jack Wilson Lena Kapilen Ohio University Finland John Ward Chestnut St Rainbow Girls W.B. King OES Rose Tan
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