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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1953

Page

8

Mortgage Suit Filed in Meigs County Court

A foreclosure suit was filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by M C Hobart against Lil lie Williams Alice Williams Filbert Williams Jr The Farmers Bank and Savings Co and Clyde Millhone as Meigs County treasurer.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court M. C. Hobart Lillie Williams Alice Williams Fibert Williams, Jr Farmers Bank and Savings Co Clyde Millhone Meigs County

Middleport Treasurer Files April Financial Report

The village of Middleport presents its April financials compiled by Treasurer Jean Lamais. Funds show general $2711.65, gas tax $3129.57, fire equipment $551.71, cemetery $1860.26, motor vehicle $1551.20, cemetery trust $413, total receipts $8598.84, expenditures $4596.85, with a combined balance across funds of $10217.39.

Middleport Jean Lamais

Pomeroy High School Honors Outstanding Students

At a special assembly, seniors Ted Fisher and Marilyn Vickers were named outstanding boy and girl of Pomeroy High School by faculty vote. J E White announced Danforth and Ohio High School Scholarship awards, DAR honors, and numerous scholastic and extracurricular recognitions granted to students and staff.

Pomeroy Ted Fisher Marilyn Vickers Pomeroy High School J. E. White Danforth Foundation Danforth Patrick Lochary Daughters of the American Revolution Kite Reader's Digest Meigs County Marilyn Davis Fisher Ohio University Miss Davis White Annie Canaday American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye James Nestor Drew Webster American Legion Frances Evans Charles Hamm Columbus Athens Carolyn Graves Nancy Blaettnar Student Activities Association Folowing Ted Scott Louie Osborne Nancy Jacobs Lucy Amsbury Richard Vaughan Roger Hines Haymond Hines Gloria Swindell Janet Story Donald A.A Kenneth Cole Edward Kennedy Robert Reinhart Manningmond Jurgens Howard Knight

DAV Meigs County chapter to map Memorial Day plans

The Meigs County Chapter 53 DAV will meet Monday at 7 30 p m to redeem bonds held by members present and finalize Memorial Day services. A discussion on securing official government war films for showing at the DAV home will be decided. Korean veterans present will receive recognition. the Auxiliary meets in the upper room. The annual membership drive starts next week.

Pomeroy Meigs County DAV Leonard Jewell Jewell

Overley Seeks Divorce in Athens County Court

Marjorie Eileen Overley files for divorce from GeorgR qnophalace of . in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Cause No 20397 alleging extreme cruelty. Case scheduled to proceed after June 13 1953 with attorney R W Finsterwald listed.

Georgr Qnophalace Overley Roberts Apri Court of Common Athens County Ohio Marjorie Eileen Overley R. W. Finsterwald

Nester Named to Boys State Representation

James Nester of Lincoln Hill has been chosen to represent Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion at Boys State June 12 to 21 at Camp Perry on Lake Erie. He meets criteria including strong grades, civics interest, leadership, and good character. Alternate selection went to Philip Collins of Pomeroy RD 3.

Pomeroy James Nester L. E. Nester Lincoln Hill Drew Webster Post American Legion Camp Perry Lake Erie Nester Pomeroy High School Philip Collins Helen Collins Pomeroy RD 3

Doll Show At Silver Run School Highlights Student Displays

The third to fifth grades at Silver Run School held their annual doll show. Prizes went to Darlene Little Karen Hermmann Wilma Farley Linda Hawley Carol Ann Wise Judy Hatliff Linda Clark Janice Hawley Sharon Osler and Bill Mulford won in the boys group.

New Officers Elected at Pomeroy First Baptist Church

The Pomeroy First Baptist Church held an annual business meeting after a pot-luck dinner. Officers named include William Watson as trustee and James Stephen son as treasurer with other posts filled by Mrs. Walter Wolfe Mrs. Lorain Sterrett Ms James Stephenson and more. Sunday school officers were chosen and the budget approved with a 25 percent increase over last year. Readings and prayers were offered by church members.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church of William Watson James Stephenson Walter Wolfe Lorain Sterrett Elmer Wickham O. R. Faris Wickham Richard de Mott Ward Gorby Oscar Roush Chester Zirkle Ray Stout Dayton Strickland Ben Turner Edith Cook Joseph Cook Children’s Department Mac Cottrill Bernice Sheridan Barbara Hysell George Daniels

Rotary Club dinner at Martin Restaurant in Middleport

The Middleport Rotary Club met Friday evening at the Martin Restaurant for dinner with no program announced.

Middleport Martin Restaurant

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