Bids Let for Vinton County Route 75 Improvements
Six bids were opened for the Route 75 improvement project in Vinton County. Claude A. Jones Inc led with 684 978.07. Bose & Ritchie Inc next at 710 426.61. Harley E. Calvin & Co at 756 371.85. W. A. Wilson & Son Coast Co Inc at 765 246.53. The engineer’s estimate was 816 600. Completion is set for July 31, 1959 with traffic maintained through the work and new 44 foot roadway width planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Jones, Inc
Chesterhill
Bose & Ritchie, Inc
Ravenswood
W. Va
Harley E. Calvin & Co
Marietta
W. A. Wilson & Son Coast, Co., Inc
St. Marys
Columbus
Vinton County
J. C. Kendle
McArthur
Creola
Kendle
Elk
Swan
Children’s Home
Brushy Fork Creek
Notice of Estate Sale in Athens County Ohio
C Poy administrator petitions probate court for sale of real estate to pay debts of William Ellsworth Bolen deceased. Four tracts described in Farm Lot 4 and 5 in Alexander Township, Athens County, with multiple deeds referenced. Defendants named Loney Bolen Louetta Long and others must answer by May 20, 1958. Legal notice dated April 19 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loney Bol
R.F.D
Liberty
W. Va
Louetta Bolen
W.va
Carl Long
Carley Fowler
Shrewsbery
Jesse Ellis
Harry Ellis
Jack Stanley
Culbert Stanley
Samuel Long
William Ellsworth Bolen
Loney Bolen
Louetta A Long
Shirley Long Fowler
C. E
W. E. Bolin
Hooper
Elizabeth
Athens County
Ohio
W. E. Bolen
Ohio University
Joseph M. Wood
William E. Bolin
Alexander
Athens
Gerner
J. M. Wood
Mary BE. Pratt
Wallace
Samuel Curtis
Comegio
William FE. Bolin
Joseph Wood
Said
C. Poy
Derry & J
Chester youth injured in motorcycle crash on E Main St
Keith Gordon Ridenour, 14, Chester, was hospitalized with a broken leg after his motorcycle apparently rear ended an eastbound car on E Main St. Albert D. Hill Jr., 51, Racine, struck a Lakeshore bus backed into a parking area. Hill’s car sustained $600 damage and the bus $200.
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Pomeroy
Chester
E. Main St
Keith Gordon Ridenour
Meigs General Hospital
Bert Sayre
Young Ridenour
Albert D. Hill, Jr
Racine
Lakeshore
E Main St
Joseph W. Claar
Columbus
Hill
Wendell Frecker
Primary Class Tea Honors Mothers at Rock Springs Church
The Rock Springs Methodist Church primary class hosted a Sunday afternoon tea honoring mothers and grandmothers. Lilac and tulip centerpieces decorated the refreshment table prepared by teachers Mrs. William Radford and Mrs. Robert Burdette Jr.
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Pomeroy
Rock Springs Methodist Church
William Radford
Robert Burdette, Jr
Poinsettia Blooms Again at Becky's Shop
A December blooming poinsettia at Beckys Shop drew attention this week as Miss Leona Kohl reports the plant is blooming again during the Holiday season. The plant figures prominently in Christmas decorations and recalls previous holiday recalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Becky
Leona Kohl
McComas To Speak At Portland Eighth Grade Exercises
McComas superintendent of Middleport schools will be speaker at the Portland Grade School eighth grade commencement at 8 p m Wednesday. Members of this year's graduating class include Linda Weddle Mariam Lee Smith Donald Smith Marion Wells Bruce McKelvey Charles Ray Lawrence Mabel Ann Sellers Ronald Sayre Rodger Parsons Clarence Weddle and Sharlee Ann Van Meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lee McComas
Middleport
Portland
Linda Weddle
Mariam Lee Smith
Donald Smith
Marion Wells
Bruce McKelvey
Charles Ray Lawrence
Mabel Ann Sellers
Ronald Sayre
Rodger Parsons
Clarence Weddle
Sharlee Ann van Meter
Board Votes To Accept Applications For Cooks
Eastern Local School District board of education voted to accept applications for cooks in the school lunch program for 1958 59. Interested persons should send applications to C Ed Humphrey board clerk Reedsville by June 15. Even applicants on file must resubmit.
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Pomeroy
Eastern Local School District Board of Education
C. Ed Humphrey
Reedsville
Humphrey
Silver Wings Awarded To B. Neutzling
Middleport note shows Bill Neutzling son of Theo and Mrs. Neutzling 831 Ash St awarded silver wings by The Athens Messenger for performance in the Economy Reading Plan contest He began his 53 customer route January 26 saving three fourths of profits A Middleport Central School sixth grader member of Church of Christ Boy Scout Troop 245 with perfect Sunday School attendance Activities include fishing and archery The Messenger contest ends May 17 with broader prizes for carriers who recruit new customers.
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Middleport
Bill Neutzling
Theo Neutzling
Ash St
Athens Messenger
Bill
Neutzling
Middleport Central School
Church of Christ
Highest Flier Once Airsick Highest Flier Once Airsick
Gen Handsaker profiles Maj Howard C Johnson, new altitude record holder who flew a Lockheed F104A Starfighter to 17.28 miles. The 38 year old, born in Knoxville and raised in Louisville, is married to Doris Jean Holder with two children. He previously served in World War II and Korea winning the Distinguished Flying Cross twice and six Air Medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Handsaker
Los Angeles
Scrappy
AIR Force
Howard Carrol Johnson
Johnson
Knoxville
Tenn
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
University of Louisville
Doris Jean Holder
Novato
Calif
Theodore
Carol
Army Air Corps
Ballinger
Tex
Laredo
Regular Air Force
Korea
83Rd
Hamilton Afb
Middleport Personal Notices Highlights from Local Weekend
Dr and Mrs P E Stanley return from Des Moines Iowa where Mrs Stanley attended the spring conference of the Lake and Mid West Divisions for the Association of Bank Women held at the Hotel Savery. Mrs Hattie Russell of Columbus was a weekend visitor here. Mr and Mrs Gerald McIntosh and family Proctorville were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs George Hoeflich and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Clifford Hoffman and daughter Jan Monroe Michigan have returned after visiting Mr and Mrs Willard Wilson and Mrs Hattie Curtis and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Spooner Monroe Michigan accompanied them and returned to their home in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Stanley
Des Moines
Stanley
Lake
Mid-West
Association of Bank Women
Hotel Savery
Hattie Russell
Columbus
Gerald McIntosh
Proctorville
George Hoeflich
Clifford Hoffman
Jan
Monroe, Mich
Willard Wilson
Hattie Curtis
Lawrence Spooner
John McKenzie
Monroe
Guild Plans Banquet at Federated Church
The Federated Church Woman's Guild will sponsor the annual mother daughter banquet Friday evening at the church with a potluck supper. Attendees should bring their own stable service.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
Woman’s Guild
Broadway Stars Steal Show at White House State Dinner
Nine Broadway musical stars performed at the White House in the East Ballroom for the Supreme Court justices during a formal state dinner. President Eisenhower enjoyed a rendition of Steam Heat from Pajama Game as guests watched over 200 attendees.
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White House
Washington
Supreme Court
East
Eisenhower
Washington Post
Pat Stanley
Gennaro
Frank Derbas
Sally Ann Howes
Myv Fair Lady
Speculation Rises Over Strauss Resignation Amid Test Policy
Washington speculation grows on whether Strauss will resign as Atomic Energy Commission chairman if Eisenhower suspends U S nuclear testing later this year. Strauss noted his five year term ends in June and he has not decided on reappointment while Dulles supports moving toward suspension for diplomatic and arms control reasons.
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Washington
Lewis Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Eisenhower
U. S
Strauss
National Press Club
United States
Dulles
Press Club
Soviet Union
Barry Bolin Wins Pair Of Silver Wings
Barry Bolin, 12, son of Lloyd Bolin, earns silver wings for performance in The Athens Messenger Economy Reading Plan contest. He is a Messenger Sales Cadet with a 77 customer route, plans to be a State Highway Patrolman, and participates in Albany Consolidated School band and Baptist Church baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Bary Bolin
Lloyd Bolin
Athens Messenger
Barry
Albany Consolidated School
Cadet Bolin
Albany Baptist Church
Picnic Postponed for Salisbury School Event
POMEROY The Salisbury School picnic moved from Wednesday to Thursday at Portland Park. The day features games and prizes in each room, with mothers invited to ride the school bus and join at 9 a.m. at the school.
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Pomeroy
Salisbury
Portland Park
Estella Skinner 84 Dies in Pomeroy at Home
Mrs Estella Hecox Skinner age 84 widow of Ben D Skinner longtime operator of Skinner Hardware in Pomeroy dies Tuesday at her East Main Street home. Survived by two daughters Mrs Helen Brunner and Mrs Maria Foster two sons Arthur and George a brother and sister ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren with four sons predeceased. Funeral at 3 p m Thursday at residence with burial in Beech Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Estella Hecox Skinner
E. Main St
Ben D. Skinner
Skinner Hardware
Ebersbach Hardware
Helen Brunner
Cuyahoga Falls
Maria Foster
Arthur
Middleport
George
Ray Hecox
Mildred Daniels
Columbus
Pomeroy First
Slumber Party Marks Karen Bachner Birthday
A Middleport party celebrated Karen Bachner turning 12 at her parents home Mr and Mrs Everett Bachner. A midnight lunch was served and Neda Bradford won a door prize. Guests included Judy Martin Carol Scott Ellen Dutton Judy Wildermuth Marilyn Swan Sandra Ohlinger Lynn Daniels Connie Bachner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Karen Bachner
Everett Bachner
Neda Bradford
Judy Martin
Carol Scott
Ellen Dutton
Judy Wildermuth
Marilyn Swan
Sandra Ohlinger
Lynn Daniels
Karen
Connie
Auxiliary To Meet in Middleport at Woodman Hall
The White Rose Lodge Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of RT will hold a meeting in Middleport on Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. at Woodman Hall. Hostesses for the afternoon include Mrs. Dorothy Morris Mrs. Oma Nelson Mrs. Mildred Jacobs Mrs. Mary Jane Neal and Mrs. Betty Bobo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
White Rose Lodge
Woodman Hall
Dorothy Morris
Oma Nelson
Mildred Jacobs
Mary Jane Neal
Betty Bobo
Couple entertains at home with guests from several towns
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Karr hosted a Sunday dinner at their home. Guests included Mrs. O. J. Kautz, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kautz of Nitro West Virginia, and Mrs. Mickey Williams and son from Syracuse, along with Mrs. Margaret Duerr.
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Pomeroy
L. C. Karr
O. J. Kautz
Willard Kautz
Nitro
W. Va
Mickey Williams
Meeting Date Changed by Chester Council Members
Past councilors of Chester Council of Daughters of America will meet Friday evening at the lodge hall. Hosts are Mrs. Marion Wood and Mrs. Willoughby Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chester Council
Daughters of America
Lodge Hall
Marion Wood
Willoughby Hill
Sauer couple adopt second daughter Joy Roberta
Mr and Mrs Harold Sauer announce the adoption of a second daughter Joy Roberta born May 4. The Sauer family already has a two year old daughter named Mary Ruth.
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Middleport
Harold Sauer
Joy Roberta
the Sauer
Mary Ruth
Ghost now manager Charles Ryan Silvera takes Pelicans post
Charles Ryan Silvera 33, once nicknamed the ghost of Yogi Berra for his Yankees catching years, becomes manager of the New Orleans Pelicans in the Southern Asia region. He previously played for the Chicago Cubs last season after nine seasons with New York.
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Charles Ryan Silvera
Yogi Berra
Yankees
New Orleans Pelicans
Asia
Silvera
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
Classified Want Ads and Thank You Notes From The Messenger
The Messenger classifieds promote want ads through the dialing and mail options. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Hughes Funeral Home Dr L A Hamilton Rev Reece McGoldrick pall bearers singers and flower donors for Howard Eliott loss. The family of Mrs Raymond Follrod thanks neighbors Legion and friends for support and floral tributes. Printing services offered for stationery and wedding announcements and contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Funeral Home
L. A. Hamilton
Reece McGoldrick
Howard Eliott
Legion
Raymond Follrod
Market Prices for Eggs Poultry and Potatoes in Cincinnati
Cincinnati area farm prices show U S A white and brown eggs at 30-32 cents per case for exchanged, jumbo 33-38, large 32-36, medium 29-30, small 20-28. Poultry No 1 fryers 20-21 cents per pound, hens 20-25, light 12-16. Potatoes 4.50-5.25 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.S. A
Lost items notice from Palmer Street and Hospital grounds
A lost bag with brown leather shoulder strap and important papers is sought by Mrs. Harry Neutz ling of 5 W. Stimson after a dispute at the Roller Bowl on Palmer Street. Also recoveries requested for a lady’s white gold wristwatch near the Bus Station and a phone contact listed for Helen Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer St
W. Stimson
Harry Neutzling
Helen Davis
Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Declines
USDA market notes show cattle and calves mostly steady to weak with 25 to 50 lower in spots. Slaughter classes remain moderate, hogs up 65, sheep small receipts with mixed grades and prices listed for various weights and quality. Mixed U S numbers for hogs and cattle detail price ranges by class and weight.
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Cincinnati
USDA
U.S
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Keith Ridenour
Henry Werry
B. Neutzling
Frances Lewine
Richard L. Coe
Bronana
Harold
Prince
Robert E. Griffith
Carol Lawrence
Larry Kerr
Eddie Hodges
Eddie
Thelma Ritter
Cameron Prud
Homme
By John M. Hightower
Barry Bolin
Silver Wings
Nota
Japan Cinema Corporation
Brigitte Bardot
Satoko Kumehara
Ghost
Smitty'’S
Stewart
Marietta Chemical Products Co
W. E. Dicken
W. Union St
Harold Goddard
Aue
Bartlett
William Maxwell
Bremen
Howard Brothers
ST. Paul's School
Uhliman’s
Clifford Auto Sales
Columbus Road
Sunset Motel
Catalina
Algeo Motor Sales
E. $Tate St
Platt
A. D. Kasler
Kasler Dairy
FORD
Buick
Jones Buick
E. Carpenter
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