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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

9

Marriage Solemnized at Heath Methodist Parsonage

Sarah Schreiner and John Alden Bowman married Sunday afternoon February 28 at Heath Methodist parsonage with Rev. W B Moore officiating. Schreiner a Middleport High School and Ohio Wesleyan graduate, Bowman an Columbus accountant now with Covert Baking Co. They reside at Lafayette Hotel while settling in.

Middleport Sarah KE. Schreiner John Alden Bowman Heath Methodist Parsonage W. B. Moore Bowman Middleport High School Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Charleston W.va Frederick Schreiner Columbus Covert Baking Co Lafayette Hotel N. Second Ave

Clock and Gift Shop Owners Leave for Akron Visit

The Clock and Gift Shop on N. Second Ave. has operated for a year. They left Tuesday for Akron and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Sanborn and Miss Bess Sanborn before departure. They spent the weekend with Miss ...

N. Second Ave Akron Max Sanborn Bess Sanborn

PTA Delegates Attend Meigs County School of Instruction

Delegates from Meigs County PTA units and others attended the Meigs County Council PTA School of Instruction at First Baptist Church Middleport. Ohio Congress official Mrs. Russell C. Bickel and state leaders spoke. new officers were elected including Richard Campbell president and Eleanor Schaaf vice president. A noon luncheon followed the sessions.

Middleport PTA Meigs County Meigs County Council First Baptist Church Russell C. Bickel Ohio Congress Columbus A. G. Thomas Cleveland B. R. Cogswell Marietta Paul Smart Richard Campbell Pomeroy Eleanor S. Schaaf

Visitation Day at Pomeroy Junior High School

Seventh annual Visitation Day brought eighth grade pupils from Rose Hill Bradbury Rocksprings Laurel Cliff Syracuse and Sacred Heart to Pomeroy Junior High. Morning assembly featured student council welcome and flag pledge led by John Foster and Danny West. An afternoon program included Glee Club songs band concert demonstrations by PE classes and square dancing tumbling and gymnastics directed by Marcellene Buell Marion Ebersbach and Herndon Wilks.

Pomeroy Rose Hill Bradbury Rocksprings Laurel Cliff Syracuse Sacred Heart Marcellene Buell Gerald Nummi Marion Ebersbach Herndon Wilks John Foster Danny West Don Dailey

Two Circuses Booked for Middleport This Spring and Summer

Posters announce a Miller Brothers 3 ring circus will perform in Middleport on Wednesday May 12 to benefit crippled children. A second show is set for June 26 sponsored by the Twins City Shrine Club following a May 3 planning meeting at Zerkle's for advance ticket sales.

Middleport Twins- City Shrine Club Zerkle Miller Brothers Crippled Children

General Hospital Notes Admitted Sharon Baker

The report lists admissions from General Hospital noting Sharon Baker plus medical emergencies for Mrs. Ruth Morris and Harley Hendricks.

General Hospital Sharon Baker Cal Emergencies Ruth Morris Harley Hendricks

Pomeroy Man Fined $15 For Intoxication Charge

Ralph Darst, 38, of Pomeroy, appeared before Mayor D A Canaday on a charge of intoxication, pleaded guilty and received a $15 fine plus costs. The notice lists numerous local residents with ages and occupations from Rutland to Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Ralph Darst D. A. Canaday

Mobile X Ray Unit to Visit Meigs County May 18 27

The Mobile Chest X Ray Unit from the State Department of Health will be in Meigs County May 18 to 27 to screen all residents 15 and older. Dr. W S Ellis notes the unit will provide quick scans through clothing with confidential results and no charge.

Health Department

OSES Report Details April Ohio Job Openings and Referrals

POMEROY Eight job openings remained unfilled at April end while 45 job orders were received in the Ohio OS E S report. George Paulsen says farm labor is in great need and local recruiting will continue. The office logged 1207 contacts in April with 138 applicant interviews including 69 veterans and 17 women. Counseling covered 31 people, 25 non veteran youth. Two hires included one veteran. May 1 employment files hold 270 applications including 159 veterans and 27 women. Seven veterans are among 13 handicapped workers.

Charleston Residents Witness Dedication at Heath Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Charles Pelzel Sr and Jr and Barry Pelzel of Charleston attended the dedication of the Jones Memorial Chimes at Heath Methodist Church. Guests included Graham Cook and Miss Cook from Grand Rapids Michigan. George Bernice Cook hosted with Homer Cook. Mr Cook served as the dedication recital organist.

Middleport Charles Pelzel Barry Pelzel Charleston George Arthur Stuart Jones Memorial Heath Methodist Church Stuart Homer S. Cook Graham Cook Miss Cook George Bernice Cook Grand Rapids Mich Cook

Birth announced for Larry Douglas in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Doug las Circle of Racine announce the birth of a son Larry Douglas Saturday May 1 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S G Circle Racine and Mrs Russell Boone Racine

Pomeroy Douglas Circle Racine Larry Douglas Holzer Hospital Gallipolis S. G. Circle Russell Boone

Condition Critical Brown Patient at Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Ratharine Rathburn Brown remains in critical condition at Holzer Hospital with no hope of recovery. Attending physician reports she is suffering from a complication of diseases.

Middleport Ratharine Rathburn Brown Holzer Hospital

Guest list omits prominent names at Myrna Russell party

The birthday gathering for Myrna Russell, daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Sidney Russell, included several attendees listed publicly as Mary Carolyn Miller, Patricia Lloyd, Linda Helrich, Marilyn Sue Knight, and Ruby Annice Yeager despite others being omitted.

Myrna Russell Sidney Russell Mary Carolyn Miller Patricia Lloyd Linda Helrich Marilyn Sue Knight Ruby Annice Yeager

Middleport Personal Ad Notes Gallagher Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Dennis Gallagher and their son Gary from Charleston spent time in Middleport as noted in local personals.

Dennis Gallagher Gary Charleston

Meigs Mine Inspected After Recheck

Federal mine official renewed safety measures at Dark Hollow No 2 mine operated by M C Hobart Coal Co two miles east of Meigs. Inspector W J Symons urged ventilation upgrades preshift examinations weekly air checks on shift blasting limits open lights ban smoking and temporary roof support in several locations.

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