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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1955

Page

2

Hereford sale and banquet highlight Meigs County event

The Southeastern One Hereford Association held a show and sale today at the county garage on Rock Springs in Meigs County with auctioneer Emer son Marting of Washington. A grand banquet followed at the Hotel with remarks by Mayor Fr hevinson and W. Mott of Huntington commending the breeders.

Jourrey SEO Hereford Meigs County Rock’ Springs Ian Marting Wmen Blair Mott Huntington W. Va Mott C.A. Close Starttn Ice Hiram Slav Ton” Middleport Alfred Gans Pomeroy Fort Gilford Ames Ilies Denver Walker Vinton Te. W Bixon Hamden HB. Vitri Marietta Siccog John ‘Buter Ale Fr Hevinson Irelcome Roger Boberas Orifina Eli Vental Mott of Huntingtoms W. D. Click Tele-Vision Ohio United States Click Richard Chambers Pomeroy National Bank C. E. Blakeslee Blakeslee Blakesee Hartinger Dan C. Martinger

WSCS Program at Heath Methodist Church Observes Day Apart

Young Woman Goes To the City theme guided both devotional service and WSCS program at Heath Methodist Church last night. Mrs W W Hayes led devotion with Bible study from St Mark and St James versions. Mrs Moore urged youth foundations to build Christian character before leaving home to seek fortunes. Mrs Emerson Jones presided as a $50 piano fund contribution was reported leaving a $20 balance. Committee nominees named and church closing flowers and Day Apart observed. Refreshments in green and white for St Patrick’s Day served by several members.

Mauecort WSCS Heath Methodist” Church W. W. Hayes St. Mark AW. M Kay Robert Harris Wriv. Hayes Op. Gallagher Award Ig Glenn Lambert Johns Ketchka E. 8. Senaat

Weekend visitors at Mills home include relatives and trainees

Weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Harry Mills included granddaughter Adrienne Mills and trainee Mary Demetriadou from Cincinnati General Hospital along with Sami Haladi and Mary Munns, college student in Cincinnati Also present were Sgt Mac Lambert and Mrs Lambert with their son Joe Allen of Chillicothe.

Presbyterian chapter discusses religion study book adaptation

Mrs Karl Owen presided as president at the meeting attended by 18 members and two guests. Chapter members, including Mrs Walter Owen and Mrs George Anderson Jr, reviewed a new study book titled Religion in Medieval Content, with Dr. Plummer, Dwight Wallace serving as judges in the session.

Charen Herman Tale Walter Owen Kari Owen Eatney Downing Karl Owen Mee Plummer Dwight Wallace George Anderson Jr

Grace Guild Meeting At Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Guild of Grace Episcopal Church will host teams for a Wednesday evening meeting at the home of Miss Giles’ sister Mrs Crary on Main Street. Everett Hayes Mire Vida and Mist Vida to be present as hosts.

Smarsseseore Lenote ‘Mire Everett Hayes Mist 'Vida Grace Guild Grace Episcopal Church Mise Giles Crary. Davis Main St

Meigs County Youths Placed on Probation for a Year

Two boys charged with auto theft and breaking and entering appeared before Judge Mindleport in Meigs County Probate Court. They were placed on probation for one year, required to report weekly on activities to probation officer Carl Gorby, and remain wards of the court until age 21. The Mindie John Bacon Literary Club in Meigs County was noted as meeting in the probate context.

Ramexo Meigs County Ienvaay Mindleport Mindie John Bacon Meigs Councit Literary Club Adayr It Stewart Carl Gorby Baconi

Edith Frazier Siders 63 Dies After Illness

Mrs Edith Frazier Siders 63 died Monday morning at Meigs General Hospital after being taken there Friday by Middleport emergency squad from Story's Run She was daughter of Elijah and Sara Mulford Frazier and wife of Roy Siders Survived by son Gerald Jones daughters Mrs John Thompson and Mrs Arthur Hawkins three sisters and two brothers Pending funeral arrangements at Silver Run Baptist Church with Rev Earl Cremeans officiating and burial at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery Family may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home until noon Wednesday

Middleport Edith Frazier Siders Meigs General Hospital Elijah Sara Mulford Frazier Roy Siders Gerald Jones Slifton John Thompson Belle W.va Arthur Hawkins St. Louis

Youth Fellowship Hearing Sermon At Rutland Meeting

Meigs County Methodist Youth Fellowship in Rutland heard Rev N Borden pastor of Mt Moriah Baptist Church discuss There Was a Lad. After a devotional and business session the group went to the school house for recreation and basketball with Heath Church attendees listed among the participants.

Borden Heath Church Rutland Betty Barbara Covert Carol Criswell Shirley Batey George Hibbs Robert Menneny Warren Hurley James Hamer

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Local rustics record weekend visits from Grant Street to Charleston with several families, including Mrs. Gus Ward and Mrs. B. S. Smallwood. Harvey Allensworth wins a local event at home on Fourth Avenue amid throat infection reports. Rev. Howard E. Ruppett wraps a Christian Education Conference at Vincent Presbyterian Church. Literary Club meets at Mrs. C. J. Stewart’s Fourth Avenue home. Willis Grueser visits Columbus with relatives.

Columbus Iar Bailey Grant St. In James Ward Charles Charleston Gus Ward B.S. Smallwood Jack Bechtle Sara Darrell Henderson Harvey Allensworth Fourth Ave David Oblinger Howard E. Ruppett Vincent Presbyterian Church Ruppett Athans Presbytery Iddieport Literary Clu Sirs C. J. Stew Willis Grueser John McCabe H. M. Cross

Mineral Mineral Church Services and Local Notices

Mineral Methodist Church held services with Gene Thomas Jimmy Thomas Phillip Stephenson Darrell Clark of Waterloo and attendees Mrs Harry Lovesey and Mrs Harold Stright. Mrs Stright played piano. Birthday mentions include Shirley Clark and Nannie Sie. Verie A B Lester traded a brother from Kentucky. Minnie Shingler visited Clara Shingles in Barberton. D T McAice on Athena business. Peg Woods visited her mother Nira Helen McDaniel of Hudce. B&O Railroad plans new track east of Mineral. intoxicated man fined 85 in Mayor s Court Pomeroy George St Pomeroy fined outs in the out Henry Werry Winfield Albany forfeited 15 bond for failing to appear on disturbing the peace charges.

Mineral Gene Jimmy ‘Thomas Phillip Stephenson Darrell Clark Waterloo Harry Lovesey Harold Stright Mineral Methodist Church Stright Shirley” Clark Nannie Sie Allbaugh Veri A.B. Lester Kentucky Minnie Shingler Atrs McVay Clara Shingles Barberton D. T McAice Athena Peg Woods Nira Helen McDaniel Hudce B&o Railroad Co Pomeroy George St . Pomeroy Henry Werry Winfield Albany

Attendance at St Joseph's School of Nurses capping failed

McNickle could not attend the capping exercises at Parkersburg auditorium Sunday evening for St Joseph's School of Nurses. Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parvons, was among the 24 in the class. Attendants and relatives from several towns joined funerals and visits, including Miss Vesta Powell and Ivan Powell at Fannie Black's funeral, and multiple family trips to Columbus and New Philadelphia for weekend visits and business.

Igi Roy Buck Sue Ann Pamela Ka Frank Buck Colsenon Clarence Adams Pretonberger Atch Reed New Nechton Ana Tits Willem Carpenct New Phiadelphia Ovate Bernara Diadle Mamie Miller Inlaw Bernard Diddie Rx. Pryss New Philadelphia Meer Sten Doch Atn Parkers Shirley Powell Lib ¥ Diddie Columbus

Sopor P. Hill Named Adjutant Of Ohio Union Chapter

Stephen P Hill of Pomeroy was recently named adjutant of the Ohio Union Society. He is a son of Allen C Hill of Seven Major. A Pomeroy graduate, he served on the school staff and yearbook staff and played football basketball and baseball. The text also mentions Everett Michael and Mabel Michael in a land transfer: to George B Sisson and Jessie G Sisson seven acres, one hundred acres for 306 in Salisbury Township.

Umemur Ohio Uatverny Allen C. Yi Pomeroy Everett Michael Mabel Michael George B. Sisson Jessie G. Sisson Salisbury Township

Unclear: Begins Third Term in Present Position

The note states a person begins a third term in a present role and is serving a four year term. No additional identifying details are provided in the fragment.

Needlework patterns offered by Ber 10 Anne Cabot ad

The ad promotes pattern numbers 9852 and 8045 with tam and bag instructions and sleeve options. It lists material needs and dye directions, requesting 25 cents in coins and a mailing address at Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas, New York. Also mentions the 1985 Basic Fashion Needlework Album offering spring and summer designs and a four-copy limit at 38 cents each.

Adaese CABOT Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y Inook

Middleport Park Area Cleared By Local Scouts and Volunteers

A community cleanup at Middleport Park adjacent to the Fun nick Pool saw adults youths and children clearing vines cutting locust trees and preparing ground for grading. Bruce Lloyd president of the Middleport Park Association led the effort with Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Milly John Vroman Raymond Xlves and Troop 2 Boy Scouts among the volunteers. A next work session was announced for the following Saturday weather permitting with more Scouts and interested residents expected.

Middlepori Middleport Park Funnick: Pal Bruce Lloyd Middleport Park ‘Association, Inc Robert Milly John Vroman Raymond Xlves Middleport Firemen Koesilg George Sanner Darrell Bechtle Dale Miller Bob Steph Mason Don ‘Erwin Bill Stobart Andatt Bowles Juin Batey Dan Jay Hindy Ernest Call Dennis Waiburn James Ward Rolland Keith Anderson Aya

Riding Club Sets Meeting at Salisbury Town Hall

Meigs County Riding Club members from Albany Cheshire Point Pleasant and New Haven met at Rock Springs Grange to plan summer horse shows and activities. The Salisbury Town Hall session on March 22 will set time for classes and invite area clubs to participate. Mrs Rose O Garr Coolville Route 3 announces local dues and mail or deliver options for new members.

Pomeroy Salisbury Hich Meigs County Rock Springs Albany Cheshire Point Pleasant New Haven Rose O' Garr Coolville Route 3 Harry Guthrie Gerald Guthrie George Guthrie

Rutland High School V Award earns superior rating in Athens contest

Rutland High School vocal ensemble received a superior rating at the first meet in Athens over the weekend. Directed by Mrs C C Chapman, the group included first sopranos Donna Will Alberta Snowden Joyce Wolfe. second sopranos Dorothy Warner Sandra Pierce Fauna Bailey. altos Dolores Johnson Janet Turner Betty Morris. accompanist Judy Chase. The ensemble will perform at the state contest on April 2 at Washington DH.

Rutland High School Athens C. C. Chapman Marilyn Turner Phyllis Rice Mary Rice Washington DH Judy Chase

Ex Judge Mrs Roberts Dies at 83 in Pomeroy

Cora B Roberts 83 lifelong Pomeroy resident and first woman probate judge in Meigs County Ohio died Sunday night at a daughter’s home Mrs Thomas Hennessy Survived by daughter Mrs Hennessy son Robert a teacher at Sugar Run School and four other sons Clinton Turtle Creek Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home with viewing anytime Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery

Romeru Cora B. Robers Pomeroy Ohio Thomas Hennessy Roberts United Methodist Church C Unity

Meigs County 4-H Activities Update

Meigs County 4-H lists Harold Faber as resident, Tom Chapman as treasurer, and George Hill as recreation leader with George Hill serving as reporter. Other members include Don McDade Gary Reese Austin Wolfe Tom Hill George Connolly Viril Hill Danny Howard Junior Howard Jim Connolly and Norman Roush.

Harold Faber Tom Chapman Recreation Eader George Hill Don Mc Dade Gary Reese Austin Wolfe Tom ‘Hill George Connolly Viril Hill Danny Howard Junior Howard Jim Connolly Norman Roush

Meigs Count Land Transfers Affected By Various Deeds

Fragmented list of land transfers in Meigs County detailing multiple pairings of grantees and grantors. Parcels described across Sutton Chester Pomeroy Scipio Salisbury and nearby townships with varied acreages and named individuals such as Circle Miller Kelly Jackson and Knapp.

Omey RL. Miller Juanita Miller Middiepor Milton H. Circle Therma C.D. Circle Sutton Chester Township Allen Eichinger Hazel Sichinger Gerald Kelly Jonnie Kelly Pomeroy Mabel B. French Harry Jackson Fannie Jackson Scipio Town My “Johm Justis Lotte Justa Alley Fannie Moore Mary Erentz Salisbury

Chief Wolfe Reports Meter Receipts in Flood Period

Chief Walter E. Wolfe reports parking meter receipts totaling 30 dollars. The report covers the past two weeks during the flood period when many meters were not in operation.

Wolfe Walter E. Wolfe

Middleport Mayors Report Highlights Small General Fund

Middleport village council met at the village hall with Wayne Gibbons presiding as mayor Sitney Rus was away. The mayor's report shows only 870.37 in the general fund and expenditures for February total 1750.13. Council adopted two resolutions and heard park and pool improvement plans from the Middleport Park Association and recreation committee.

Middleport Middleport Vilage Council Wayne Gibbons Sitney T. Rus Mike J. H. Grate Presbyterian “Church Gibbons David Jenkins Harmon ‘O'Brien Joe Young J. Walter Bunce Council On R Wiley Robert McElninny Solutions Bruce Lloyd Aiddleport Park Association, Inc Comittee Cloyd Forrest Bachtel Robert L. R. Wiley Robert Mcéihiing Wayne Gilex Charles McDonald Pomeroy Tronss Asenath ‘Racy Mike Roberts Nancy Wood Carolyn Edwards Eric Hiart Aluo Council School Charles McCabe Mary R. Ee 'Ssmith Wynne Dorothy Cheadle James Water Eversbach Johnora Lambert Grant St Sten

Pomeroy Young Adults Meet at 7 30 PM

PuMEROY The Young people of the Pomeroy Church of Christ will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Diver Michael on Third Street Members are to bring old purses to sell They will also present Bible questions for discussion Mrs Claude Jones is devotional leader and Mrs Bernice Howett is recreational leader

Pumeroy Pomeroy

Clergy Meet At First Baptist Church Forms Association

Members of the village clergy assembled at First Baptist Church to form an association. Fred Gardner presided assisted by Re. Robert Styers and other ministers. They planned Good Friday services April 8 at the church. A religious survey and Vacation Bible School plans were discussed and will be announced at Thursday noon meeting.

Vynsront First Baptist Church Fred Gardner Cart Othe Re Robert Styers Robert Stgern Howard’ E Ruppelt N. D. Barden First Baptist Charen Seth Louie Bangerter CE Hoyt Ndorden Borden

School Panel Discussion on Needs of Our School

The Rock Springs TA will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school auditorium to discuss The Needs of Our School. Members should bring sandwiches and cookies for refreshments. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church in Pomeroy will meet Thursday afternoon at the parish house with hostesses serving Mrs. Titus and Miss J. Horton.

Men OY Rock Springs Pomeroy Episcopal Church ER. Titus Dence J. Horton

Birthday party list appears in Lawrence Francis yard

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a party for a girl named Mary Catherine Ames or similar at Lawrence Francis's yard. Names of attendees include Bruce Curran Donald David Smith Arthur Dale Tue Lannon George Korn Curtiss Rita Neutzling Vincent Green Billy Kathy Francis Syracuse Tommy Ray Raymond Roach Mason City WVa and Jewell Curtiss. The passage also mentions cupcakes ice cream favors and a birthday context amid weather notes about sunspots.

Lawrence Francis Ver Mary Catherine Ames Francis Icky Bruce Curran Donald David ‘Smith Arthur Dale Tue Lannon

Worthy 4-Hers to Receive Calves in Meigs County

Meigs County Jersey Club plans to award two registered calves to deserving Future Farmers of America 4-H members. Applications must be sent to the county extension service in Pomeroy by April 1. Attendees included Clyde Wells Origg Smith David Nease Herman Carsey and GT Carleton.

Pomenoy Meigs County Jersey Club Farmers of America County Extension Service Pomeroy Clyde Wells Origg Smith David Nease Herman Carsey GT. Carleton

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