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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1953

Page

3

Jaycees Invite Applications For New Cattle Ring

Meigs County 4 H and FFA youth may apply for a calf award from the Meigs Jaycees to establish a cattle ring. Applicants must be under 15, provide farm details, facilities, and a reason for the calf, with first offspring returned to the local chapter. Selection after May 25 by a committee.

Jaycees Pomeroy FFA Meigs County Meigs Jaycees Jaycee Agricultural Committee Ted Reed, Jr Bill Knight Hugh Custer Jack Shank Dale Kautz

Meigs County Land Transfers Then and Now

Meigs County records show multiple property transfers in Scipio Rutland and Middleport townships. Obert D Markins and Dasa L Markins deed 10 acres to L E Boggs while Robert and Julia Miller transfer 1.12 acres to Carroll and Barbara Smith.

Obert D. Markins Dasa L. Markins L. E. Boggs Scipio Township Robert Miller Julia Miller Carroll Smith Barbara Ann Smith Rutland Electa May Harmon Orville Napper Evelyn Napper Lillie Lyons Groppenbacher Arthur Groppenbacher Joseph J. Davis Kathleen B. Davis Middleport Gail Steinmetz H. Albert Day Evelyn M. Day Bedford Township Clarence Sisson Helen Sisson Sidney Congrove Olive Congreve Olive Township Carl H. Theiss Belle Theiss Herman Theiss Hattie Beng Sutton Township Lewis F. Young Alice M. Young B. G. Vance Glenn Vance Edda Boggess Gordon Caldwell Helen Caldwell Orange Township

Cubs Den Members Shown Movies At Ewing Home

Benny Ewing entertained Den I Cub Scout 249 with movies Wednesday afternoon after school in the recreation room at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ewing home. Light refreshments were served by Mrs. Ewing.

Pomeroy Benny Ewing den I Cub Scout Henry Ewing Ewing

Veto Powers in Presidential Legislative Authority

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First modern detective story marked early 20th century emergence

The line marks the birth of modern detective fiction, tracing its roots to stories published around a century ago. It highlights early authors and pivotal works that shaped the genre's conventions and enduring appeal.

Seventh Grade Prom Celebrates With Arithmetic Cake

Middleport seventh graders hosted a class party in the high school gym with a math themed cake baked by Sharon Jones. Decorations featured green and yellow, a sign reading 7th Grade Prom, games, a piano duet, and a moving picture show.

Middleport Sharon Jones Kay Durst Imperial Ice Cream Co Harold Sauer Myron Miller Charles Stanley Franklin Ginther L. W. McComas Nan Moore Lois Cecil Mildred Mary Ohlinger Ronnie Beaver Michael Erwin Jan Durst Bill Quillen Clarence DeWeese Charles Boyles Ronnie Miller Herman Taylor Walter McDaniel Thomas Clark Connie Mowery Lois Littoral Marjorie Brumley Gene Crooks Cornell Vance James Neutzling Cline Dailey Bill Lewis Roger Ink Gene Hayes Jeanette Crooks Vera Covert Judy van Cooney Violet Kauff Judy Arnold Dale Little Don Karr Merlin Mitchell Joe Rice James Ohiinger Dale Herrmann Everett Grant Harry Harris Dee Sauer Joyce Turner Carla Bunch Thomas Skinner Bill Potter Davis Stover Roy Long Larry Casto Wesley Manley Milton Wayland Larry Wehrung Kay Darst Vonda Lee George Miller George Nash John Ketchka Ernest Bowles

May Ladies Bible Class Met At Beaver Home

Miss Sylvia Mc Master assisted hostess Mrs. A J Beaver for the May meeting of the Ladies Bible Class at the First Baptist Church held Tuesday evening at the Beaver home on Grant Street. Guests included Miss Florinel Talbott Mrs H M Cross Mrs A A Scarberry Mrs Paul Swisher Anna Mae Jeffries and Dora McGhee.

Middleport Sylvia McMaster A. J. Beaver First Baptist Church Beaver Grant St Florinel Talbott H. M. Cross A. A. Scarberry Paul Swisher Anna Mae Jeffries Dora McGhee

Athens approves Off Street Parking Fund ordinance

Athens Ohio council passes Ordinance No. 1144 creating an Off Street Parking Fund funded by 50 percent of parking meter revenues up to 15 000 dollars per fiscal year. The measure designates necessary 10 000 dollars in the General Fund and takes effect upon the earliest legal date.

Athena Ohio Athens Coun- Cine H. Herbert Houck Peter B. Seel

Sales Tax Receipts Show $300 Decrease

Retail sales tax receipts in Meigs County fell about 300 for the week ending April 25 compared with the prior year. The weekly report from state treasurer Roger W. Tracy shows receipts totaling 4614.32 versus the week ending April 5.

Pomeroy Meigs County Roger W. Tracy

4-H Club Camp Planning Session in Jackson

Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan home demonstration agent and C. E. Blakeslee agricultural agent attended a 4-H Club camp planning session in Jackson today.

Pomeroy Geneva H. Nolan C. E. Blakeslee Jackson

Pomeroy Personals Visit Notes for Columbus Area

Mrs. George Hetzel visits relatives in Columbus for a few days. Mrs. Edward Jones of Jackson visits Pomeroy on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hamm arrive for Mother's Day weekend with Mrs. Hamm's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Roedel. Mrs. Norman McCallum guests of son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harbrecht, Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Will also ...

St. Petersburg Fla George Reynolds Cuyahoga Falls Charles Ludwig Craig Reynolds C. M. Hennesy Columbus Gordon Harris George Hetzel Edward Jones Jackson Pomeroy Robert L. Hamm Norman McCallum Robert Harbrecht Dayton Will

Class Will Prepare Mother's Day Corsages

The Young Adult Fellowship Class of First Presbyterian Church in Middleport will prepare corsages for honored guests during Sunday school on Mother's Day. Those with small flowers are asked to contact Mrs. Dwight Wallace or other class members.

Middleport First Presbyterian Church Dwight Wallace

Family visit to Florida grandkids noted

The party spent the winter at Oneco Florida and arrived Friday evening for a visit with their son in law John Lambert and grandchildren Milton and Johnora Lambert.

Oneco Fla John Lambert Milton and Johnora Lambert

Two SE Ohio men visit families before pre induction exams

Charles Morris of Akron and Lester Yeanger of Columbus visited their parents this week before traveling to Ashland Kentucky for pre induction examinations.

Middleport Charles Morris Akron Joe Morris Lester Yeanger Columbus Paul Yeanger Ashland

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