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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1958

Page

5

Ine Divorce and Money Suits Filed in Meigs County Court

In Meigs County Ammon Pleas Court two money suits and one divorce suit have been filed. Williamson Oil Co of Wilkinson West Virginia sues Ohio Auger Mining Inc Middleport for two hundred dollars. Houdashelt sues John Jiden for one hundred fifty dollars over locust posts. Bias Eblin a minor seeks a divorce from Robert Klin of Pomeroy Route 2 and custody of a minor child. Two divorces were dismissed: Virgil Justice and Robert Eblin against Bias Eblin.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ammon Pleas Court Williamson Oil Co Wilkinson W. Va Fainst Ohio Auger Mining, Inc Middleport Houdashelt Fainst John Jiiden Eblin Robert Klin Assie Justice Virgil Jusce Robert Eblin San Bias Eblin

Garden Club plans events for Gore field day and county show

The Amateur Gardeners Club met at Mrs. Glenn Lambert’s home in Middleport. Plans include the Gore field day on May 21, guest night June 4 at the Reibel home, and the Meigs County flower show later in June. Local members and visiting clubs will provide flower arrangements and serve as hosts.

Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club Glenn Lambert Robert Reibel Ohio Gore Reibel Leading Creek Meigs County Albert Pool Marietta Pomeroy Winding Trail Pomeroy Garden Clubs Robert Coats Ben Philson C. E. Blakeslee Harold Lohse L. E. Reynolds Reynolds Walter Crooks William Slater

Den 2 Decides To Hold One Meeting a Month

Cub Scouts Den 2 met at Mrs. Oliver Michael home this week and voted to hold one meeting a month. They planned a pack picnic at Portland Park and worked on a Mother's Day project.

Den 2 Pomeroy Den Oliver Michael Portland Park Living Circle

Welling Home Hosts Loyal Pals Class Meeting

Middleport church meeting at the Welling home on Vine Street featured relics from the Welling family. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was discussed after Alice Robscon read Courage and Enthusiasm. Easter candy gifts to a Meigs County rest home were reported.

Middleport Freda Welling Vine St Mildred Hawley Mrs. Welling Mrs. Reynolds Mabel Hysell

Wide Awake 4 H Club Advances Sewing Plans

The Wide Awake 4 H Club met at Carolyn Russell's home to work on sewing projects and discuss plans for a summer camp. Members brought sack lunches. Dianne and Carolyn McComas served beverages. Martha and Carolyn Olson will host the next meeting on May 15.

Middleport Wide Awake Carolyn Russell Dianne Carolyn McComas Martha Carolyn Nicholson

Miss Knopp Is Delegate To Girls State

POMEROY The Ladies Auxiliary of Racine Post 602 American Legion has chosen Lois Anne Knopp to attend the annual Girls State in Columbus. A Racine High School junior and honor roll student, she serves as vice president and reporter for the junior class, is in the band, president of Future Homemakers of America, and leads the parish youth fellowship. She also holds a State Homemaker's degree and presides over a Farm Bureau Youth Council.

Pomeroy Ladies Auxiliary Racine Post 602 American Legion Lois Anne Knopp Otis Knopp Columbus Racine High School Miss Knopp Future Homemakers of America Farm Bureau

Meigs County Land Transfers Consolidate Property Titles

Meigs County records list transfers: George Casto and Lucille Cas to Ted and Frances Swartz for Lot 41 in Middleport. Lessie Justice to Virgil Justice for 100 acres in Salem Two. Sadie Morrison Mattie M Circle and Garrett Circle to Dale and Wilma McGraw for parcels in Sutton Two. C H Williams trustee to Donald and Mary Lisle for Lots 12 13 and 14 in Syracuse. Darrel Moodispaugh to Lovina Barrett for a lot in Middleport. Thomas and Winona Cook to Evelyn and C E Clark for 34 acres in Pomeroy. Richard W Bartel Edith Weeks and Earl Weeks to Elbert Gillilan for parcels in Sutton Two and Racine. Anna B Sanborn to Wilbur and Ruth Young for a lot in Pomeroy. Sherman and Mina Shoemaker to William and Sylvia Wilson for 97 acres in Rutland. Dana and Ara Hensley to Anton and Anna Liter for a parcel in Lebanon Two. Estella Torrence deceased to Van O Torrence and Norma Jean Yates for a certificate of transfer in Olive Two.

George Casto Lucille Casto Ted L. Swartz Frances Swartz Middleport Lessie Justice Virgil Justice Salem Sadie Morrison Mattie M. Circle Garrett Circle Dale McGraw Wilma McGraw Sutton C. H. Williams Donald W. Lisle Mary M. Lisle Syracuse Darrel Moodispaugh Lovina Barrett Thomas J Anton Anna Liter Lebanon Estella M. Torrence van O. Torrence Norma Jean Yates Olive Two

Bible School Plans Discussed At Heath Methodist

Tonight at Heath Methodist Church officers and workers meet to outline the Daily Vacation Bible School program. Fred I. Gardner pastor of the Church of Christ and this year's dean will present curriculum and materials. The school opens June 2 and runs through June 13 except Saturdays and Sundays. Teens may volunteer as assistant teachers and are urged to attend.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Fred I. Gardner Church of Christ

Middleport residents move through illness and travel notices

Middleport and nearby residents are listed with health updates and travel. Mrs Walter Burns Harris faces major surgery at Holzer Hospital. Eleanor Lansbury Schaaf remains critically ill at home. Family members and friends in Ohio and Florida are noted, with visits and recent trips to Rio Grande and Gallipolis.

Walter Burns Harris Holzer Hospital Eleanor Lansbury Schaaf S. Second Ave Richard Hayman Huntingdon Valley Richard Koehler Christine Betty Groveport Robert Fisher Daytona Beach Florida Oak Ridge Tenn Fisher John Terrell G. V. Rupe Joe McKay Gallipolis Rio Grande McKay I. E. Miller Middleport Miller

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