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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1960
Page
11
Word reached Middleport of the death of Mrs Charles Settle at her Cedar Grove home after a lingering illness. She was the aunt of Miss Ruth Wise and C H Wise Jr of Middleport. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
POMEROY The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Rutland Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday. Refreshments will be sold in conjunction with the sale.
Shawnee council meeting presided by Mayor William Schuster with all members present. Walter Graf, Lancaster engineer, hired to draft plans for inlet and outlet control valves for the town water tank. Tank to receive water from the Burr Oak pipeline. Village clerk Charles Norris authorized to purchase valves when plans arrive at an estimated cost over $1,000.
The Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met at Mrs. Melvin Smith home for a June wiener roast. Mrs. Elwood Bowers led the session with a devotional and poem “What is the Bible?” Readings honored mothers. Mrs. Edward Veney spoke on Askew. Mrs. Bowers arranged entertainment with prizes to Mrs. Aldo Jeffers and Mrs. Charles Eskew. Refreshments served by Mrs. Smith and others.
James M. Roche Cadillac general manager and GM vice president describes the 1960 Cadillac ushering in a new era of motoring elegance. He cites handsome lines restrained tail fins inspired by the Eldorado Brougham, a wider lower front end from a new grille and bumper, improved lighting, and a distinctive rear lighting arrangement.
Rock Springs Cub Scout Pack will award badges at a Saturday 6 30 p m dinner meeting at the school. The event honors scouts with recognition for their achievements and service.
Social notes from Racine record multiple visitations and gatherings including Job's Daughters Bethel 62 of Pomeroy at First Baptist Church, OES vesper at Church of Christ in Middleport, and a wide string of relatives traveling to see family in Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati St Albans and Belle West Virginia. The Athens Messenger edition lists numerous households hosting guests and traveling between towns over recent days.
Meigs County records show multiple transfers including Sallie Ridley and Glover Ridley to William Lewis a lot in Pomeroy, Lewis to Village of Pomeroy, several other parcels to and from residents in Pomeroy Middleport and Sutton Township. A final note recalls Milwaukee’s founding on the Mahnawaukee Seepe site.
Japanese wedding gowns are described as heavy black silk garments costing about $80. They feature embroidery painting or printed motifs applied to the fabric.
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