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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1956

Page

2

Poultry Expert Speaks On Broiler Marketing

Paul Clayton, former Ohio State specialist, spoke on marketing broilers at the Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association meeting at the courthouse in Athens. Johnson led the meeting and Joe Clayton discussed producer shares and market reports were urged to be compiled with broader group input.

Pomeroy Paul Clayton Stanley Ofncer Ohio State Association Broiler Southeastern Ohio Poultry Pro- Johnson Users Association Joe Clayton

Pomeroy Courthouse Painting Delayed by Rain

Scaffolds were set at the Meigs County courthouse as crews prepare to paint the structure for the first time in years. The contract calls for completion by early June, but rain this spring makes timely work unlikely.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Middleport Church News Highlights Services and Activities

A listing of weekly church events across Middleport includes First Presbyterian with Rev. Howard Ruppelt, morning worship 10:30 and sermon Mother of the Year. Westminster Youth Fellowship at 6:30. and Evening worship at 7:30. Other churches such as First Baptist, Church of Christ, Heath Methodist, and various denominations show school times, choirs, prayer meetings, and special sermons centered on mothers, home, and faith.

First Presbyterian Maven Gron Howard Ruppelt Westminster Youth Fellowship First Baptist C. E Hoyt Electa E. I. Hughes Doreat Aller Hughes Church of Christ Fred Gardner Heath Methodist Walter Ralegib Virginia Bangerter Britain Fort New World WSCS Cation Bible School Third Street Barrett Moriah Baptist N. D. Bordon Church of Christ In Christian Union Guy F. Sayre Salvation Army Glenna Rummel Presbyterian Syracuse The Howard’ Ruppelt Church School

Meigs General Hospital Admits Local Residents

The Meigs General Hospital notices list admissions including Rolland Wise Middleport Mrs Permalie Jackson Rutland Albert Bradfield Rutland Mrs Mattie Lighthouse Pomeroy Mrs Kenneth Imboden Racine Curtis Rough Middleport Harry Schwab Pomeroy Mrs Clarence Hawley Pomeroy births include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Imbo ginbottom Constance Garnes Mrs Victor Young Jr and baby Mrs Charles Wilson and Charles Warner

Rolland Wise Middleport Permalie Jackson Rutland Albert Bradfield Mattie Lighthouse Pomeroy Kenneth Imboden Racine Curtis Rough Harry Schwab Clarence Hawley Kenneth Imboginbottom Constance Garnes Victor Young, Jr Charles Wilson Charles Warner

Two Men Fined In Assault Case In Pomeroy Court

Two men, Henry Cadel aged 50 and Howard Abbott aged 24, were fined $10 and costs each in Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples court for assault and battery. Wilbur Molden of Rutland was released after making restitution of a $37 taxi bill to City Cab after allegedly refusing to pay the fare.

Vumexoy Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Henry Cadel Pomeroy Route 2 Howard Abbott Near Pomeroy Wilbur Molden Rutland

PTA Installs Its Officers

Racine PTA met at the school and installed officers led by president Mrs. Rachel Downie and vice president Mrs. Pauline Johnston. Other officers include secretary Anna Hilldare treasurer Beulah Morris publicity chairman Luda Arnott budget and finance Ellen Arnott program chairman Pauline Theiss musical chairman Dorothy Smith pianist Jean Hamm. Plans include an ice cream treat for the last day of school and a silent auction fundraiser after the meeting. Downie also spoke on the county PTA workshop held at Federated Church in Pomeroy.

Meroy Racine Pta Rachel * Downie Pauline Johnston Anna Hilldare Beulah Morris Luda Arnott Ellen’ Arnott Pauline Downie County Council Federated Church Pomeroy

Parents Sentenced in Child Neglect Case

In Meigs County Judge John C. Bacon ordered one year in jail for Mr. and Mrs. William Older for neglect of five minor children. The children were placed in permanent custody with the Meigs County Child Welfare Board. Ralph Johnson, 33, of Racine Route 1 received a four month term for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Pomeroy Meigs County Racine Route 1 Johnson

Official Tally Unchanged in Meigs County Election

Meigs County officials completed unofficial returns with no changes to the overall results. The official count was conducted from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday amid reminders to candidates about filing campaign expenditures.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board ‘of Election Election Board DAV Gardner Mankin Eugene Triplett

Dance Set Saturday At Pomeroy School

Public invited to a round and square dance from 9 p m to midnight Saturday in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium for the benefit of the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. Sponsored by the Paw n Taw Dance Club of Mr and Mrs John Hardy. A string orchestra from Athens will provide music.

Pomenux Pomeroy John Hardy Athens

Mayor Fines 2, 1 To Go On State Patrol Charges

In MIDDLEPORT Mayor C. G. Fisher fined Fred Leddingham of Columbus five dollars and costs for a State Patrol driving left of center charge. Philip S. Hobstetter of Reedsville faces trial Saturday by Mayor Fisher on a State Patrol license plate transfer charge. Morrie Lieb of Dayton was fined five dollars and costs for driving without an operator’s license.

Middleport C. G. Fisher Fred Leddingham Columbus Iter Philip S. Hobstetter Reedsville Fisher Morrie Lieb Dayton

James Taylor Dies. Administrators Named in Probate

County Probate Court names James Taylor administrator of the estate of the late James Taylor of Holzer POMEROY-Nada A. Town Hospital where he died. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Frank C. Allen named administrator of the estate of Jennie E. Allen of Lebanon Township by Judge Bacon.

James Taylor Sycamore Street Holzer Pomeroy Nada A. Town Hospital Rawlings-Coats Gath Townsend Downington John C. Bacon Meigs Frank C. Allen Jennie E. Allen Lebanon Township Bacon

Meigs County Retail Tax Receipts Fall Week Ending April 28

Meigs County retail sales tax receipts dropped to about 470 dollars for the week ending April 28, compared with 4 771 69 dollars the same week last year. The statewide weekly report by State Treasurer Roger W Tracy lists total receipts at 4300 30 dollars, down from 4771 69 dollars for the week ending April 30, 1955.

Pomeroy Meigs County Roger W. Tracy

Parents Asked To Be At School Bond Meet

Middleport parents of kindergarten through third grade are asked to attend a high school meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed school bond issue to be voted on at a July election.

Middleport

Field Day Postponed In Pomeroy Weather

Southeastern Ohio field day at Carpenter test farm was postponed from Thursday to today due to heavy rains. Reported rainfall reached LA41 inches during the storm.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Carpenter

Squad Answers Call To Laudermilt Home

The Poveroy Emergency Squad rushed to the Laudermilt residence on Pleasant Ridge at 11 25 p m Thursday when Walter Laudermilt of Wheeling visiting relatives here became ill After being denied admission to Meigs General Hospital Laudermill was taken to the Mason Clinic emergency squad members said

Ameroy Poveroy Laudermilt Pleasant Ridge Walter Laudermilt Wheeling Meigs General Hospital Laudermill Mason Clinic

Kunze Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Scipio High

The annual baccalaureate exercises of Scipio High School in Harrisonville will be held in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. Sunday. Rev. J. Leslie Kunze of the Pomeroy United Methodist Church will deliver the sermon.

Pomero Scipio High School Harrisonville J. Leslie Kunze Pomeroy United Methodist Church

Virginia Symphony Concert at Pomeroy Junior High School

A large audience attended a Thursday evening concert by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Senior Class.

Pomeroy Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Pilotless Plane to Be Shown on Wide Wide World

Freddie Cline at Chincoteague Naval Base reports a pilotless aircraft will be featured on the Sunday television show Wide Wide World. Marie Rockhold, 21, Walter McDaniel, 19, and Betty Nichols are also mentioned in this brief notice. Eden and Paradise are defined as meanings of Hebrew and Greek terms for delight and pleasure ground.

Middleport Clarence Cline Freddie Cline Naval Base Chincoteague Marie Rockhold Reedsville Walter McDaniel Betty Carolyn Nichols Risa Eden Paradise Arden of Eden

Evangeline Chapter CES Holds Annual Inspection at Masonic Temple

Members and guests gathered for Evangeline Chapter CES annual inspection at Middleport Masonic Temple. Deputy grand matron Jeanette Ward led 10 candidate work with visitors Eleanor Weaver and Adah Devol among honorees, chapters represented from Oak Hill to Gallipolis, flowers and tables decorated in yellow and white.

Aiddlepun Alorsone Evangeline Ces Masonic Temple Middle Port Jeanette Ward Eleanor Weaver Abel Arkansas Adah Devol Oregon Blanche Ball Cora Webb Pauline Atkins Chesterhill Gallipolis Robert Coats Hallie Nellie Yerkle Norma Goodwin James Clatworthy Jeanette "Ward Frand Pitt

Middleport Community Notes Highlight Weddings and Club Events

Geoffrey Wilson scheduled for military service was honored at a Middleport dinner hosted by Verne Davis. A marriage unites Evo Kr srs Alma Woodgerd Marietta and William Woods Gloucester. Local clubs and church groups plan meetings, receptions, and fundraisers with student graduates and civic activities across Middleport.

Middleport Geoffrey Wilson Armed Forces Verne Davis Gravel Hill R.E. Wilson Shade Carl Moore Marlene and Lin Pomeroy W. B. Swisher Andpl Woods Dale Woodgerd Marietta Frank Cleland Evelyn Raeine Sayre Rebecca Lloyd Dale Glouster Route

Emergency Squad Responds After Child Taken to Hospital

Emergency squad was called at noon Thursday when Robert Craig Fite, five, was taken by a physician to Holzer Hospital for observation after a medical call. The squad also responded at 10 30 p m to the home of Alien Grueser in Rutland.

Ime Robert Craig Fite Holzer Hospital Alien Grueser Rutland

Hospital Open House At Meigs General Draws Visitors

Meigs General Hospital held an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday for National Hospital Week. Administrators and staff escorted visitors through hospital rooms including Vergil C. Hayes administrator Mrs Kathryn Johnson superintendent of nurses and Miss Marlene Moore from the hospital office staff.

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Moves

Mrs. Colleen Van Meter returns from Holzer Hospital amid family support. Middleport hosts the Fortnite Club with Grace Walters and guests. Mrs. Catherine Vititoe remains at Holzer in fair condition while L J Heiner recovers from surgery. Parkersburg business visitors include Mrs. Tewksbury and others as communities share health, travel, and social updates.

Colleen van Meter Sturned Holzer Hosp Buddy Yeager Robert Harrisee Susan Columbus Bee Second Ave Jeanne Clark Robert Tewksbury Erwin Ann Schroath University of West Virginia Morgantown Catherine Vititoe Holzer Hospital L. J. Heiner Meigs General ‘Hospital Rutland Carl Gilmore Judson White Clarence Chase Parkersburg Noah Haskins Katy Matthews Emma Rufus Grover Cheshire Gravel Hill Eloise Chapman Ohio Valley Bakery David Ohlinger Sonya Lymn

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