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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1953

Page

2

Baccalaureate Services Held at Chester Racine

Chester and Racine high schools held baccalaureate ceremonies for seniors. At Chester High School 23 seniors attended with Rev. R. M. Grove delivering the address and the Rev. E. I. Barnhart taking part. Commencement follows Thursday with diplomas by C. O. Patterson. Racine High School held a baccalaureate with Rev. Blaine Farley speaking on Necessary Knowledge and an all girl choir performing. Caps and gowns were worn by graduates.

Maurita Miller Krinke Harry Lippincott Gale McCain Lois Newell Mary Ann Petty Robert Powell Carl Pullins, Jr James Ridenour Laella Riebel Emma Ritchie Larry Roush George Ruth William Smith Shirley Sprague Eleanor Well Virgil Windon Virginia Windon Marcellene Buell Rebecca Shockey Donna Holter Alice Fisher Madgie McNickle Mary Osler Don Wolfe

Pomeroy Third Friday Club Meets At President Home

The Third Friday Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Max Meinhart's home with thirteen members and guest Mrs. Virginia Walker present. Prizes went to four members and a salad course was served. The June meeting will be at Mrs. Edward Hite's home with a potluck supper and a program arranged by Mrs. Faye Kimes. Roses were given to four charter members among twenty members and four visitors attended. inspections occurred by district deputy Mrs. Edith Wakely.

Pomeroy Max Meinhart Virginia Walker Canton Cleland Hines Ernest Rhodes Edward Hite Kate Ebersbach Faye Kimes Ethel Arbaugh Arbaugh Mabel Hostetter Alice Ritchey Hilda Stiles Edith Wakely

Youth Fellowship Plans Biweekly Bible Study

The Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church gathered Sunday evening at Rev. Dale Ratliff's church. They discussed projects and chose a Bible study course to meet every two weeks.

Pomeroy Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church Dale Ratliff

Mothers of Sacred Heart eighth graders meet

The Mothers of Sacred Heart School eighth grade pupils will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium to discuss school matters and activities.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart

Tuppers Plains Forest Rose Council Marks 25th Anniversary

The Tuppers Plains Forest Rose Council of the Daughters of America celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary recently, highlighting a long standing community presence and group activities.

Tuppers Plains Forest Rose Council Daughters of America

Notice of Receiver for Affolter in Athens County Court

Creditor claims must be filed by June 20 1933 with Gordon B Gray receiver at Security Bank Building Ohio in Cause No 20380 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio to avoid bar from asserting claims against Venta Affolter and Harold Affolter.

Yaneen Enia Affolter Harold Affolter Gordon B. Gray Security Bank Building Ohio Venta Affolter Court of Common Age of Athens Coun Lnemte Wall

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court The Soournty Bank Athens Ohio Plaintiff vs Jade E Smith et al Defendants. In pursuance of an Order of Sale the sale will be at public auction at the east door of the Court House in Athens on Monday June 1 1953 at 1 30 P M. Lot 13 in Section 36 Town 4 Range 13 Ohio Company Purchase with deeds and descriptions including 25 63 acres and several parcels with references to prior deeds and owners. Cash in hand.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Soournty Bank Athens Ohio Jade E. Smith Loci Town Ohio Company Soa Thomas G. Angel William A. Kidwell W. A. Phillips Joseph Mullican Kidwell Joseph Johnson Johnson Charles Brown, Jr Ning Charles Sloan William Roberta Frank White Lasina F. Shafer Virgil Nafer Frank Lambert Sarah Watkins Joseph Bobo A. J. Mathews William Angel Long Run Athens Road Enxine Suzina F. Shafer Virgi N. Shafer Recorder Ridge Rosa Naga

Hood and kin visit after Columbus death loss

Mr and Mrs James Hood return to Columbus after being called there by the death of Hood s brother Thomas Hood. Walter Vaughan resumes work in Columbus after a weekend visit. Weekend guests include Bentz Wolfe and Allen Wolfe in Zanesville, Olga Pierotti of Columbus, and Lester Buckley with daughter Sandra from Coopersburg.

James Hood Columbus Mr. Hood Thomas Hood Lena and Kalleath Walter Vaughan Bentz Wolfe Zanesville Allen Wolfe Olga Pierotti Odette Pierotti Lester Buckley Sandra Cooperston W. Va Chris Buckley F. Whitney Ingraham Brenda Sue Sandra Kay Dean Hill Judy Randy Williamstown Earl Hill Everett Metts George Metts Marietta Donald Seevers Pomeroy

Darst Attends OSU Opportunity Day in Columbus

Bill Darst, a graduating senior, spent Saturday at Ohio State University for Music Opportunity Day with Franklin Ginther and Mrs. Ginther. He earned superior ratings in district and state music contests for cornet solos.

Middleport Bill Darst Columbus Ohio State University Franklin Ginther Ginther Bill

Harrisonville Classes Make Cincinnati Trip

The Harrisonville High School Junior and Senior Classes left Friday for Cincinnati to visit zoological gardens Coney Island and see a ball game before returning Sunday. They stayed at the Gibson Hotel with chaperones Orin Smith William Peck and Mrs. Scott Willock.

Pomeroy Harrisonville High School Cincinnati Zoological Gardens Coney Island Gibson Hotel Orin Smith William Peck Scott Willock

Racine Alumni Dance Set For Saturday Evening

The Racine High School alumni association will hold its annual dance and banquet at 6 30 p m in the auditorium on Saturday. Reservations for the dinner must be made with Ruth L Bradford in Racine by Thursday.

Racine Saturda Pomeroy Alumni Association Racine High School Ruth L. Bradford

Ohio Sealed Bids for Athens County Highway Contract

Ohio State Highway Department invites bids by June 2 1953 for improvements on State Route 36 Athens City and Township. Project includes grading drainage paving with reinforced portland cement concrete and a continuous steel beam bridge over the Hocking River. Includes wage rates and labor requirements.

State OF Ohio Columbus Ohio Con A. Bales State Highway Director of Athens County Athens Athens Township Logan Department of Endwateral General Code of

Committees To Complete This Plans

A Middleport Alumni Association special meeting tonight at 7 30 at Middleport High School will finalize banquet and dance plans for Saturday May 30. Reunions for the classes of 1929 and 1949 are urged. The PTA will handle dinner with co chairs Mrs George Childs and Mrs Max Roller. Committees include Program Nomination Banquet Tickets Decoration and more led by listed local members.

Middleport Middleport Alumni Association Middleport High School Sara Daune Hartley Parent-Teacher Association George Childs Max Roller Pearl Childers Reynolds Anna Howell Robert Fisher James Arnold Katherine Bachtel Franklin Ginther Bruce Bingham Colleen Waddell Jones Patty Karr Bauer Maxine Hayes Coats Nancy Feed John Fultz Wallace Bradford Mildred Ohlinger Virginia Dillard Fisher Martha Howell Phyllis Smart Hackett Hazel Hawkins Ginther Sally Goodwin Walters Mary Ohlinger Bill Russell Harley Devol Mary Lu Smith Schwab Betty Ashley A. A. Searberry, Jr Polly Karr Margaret Ella Hysell Martha Oblinger Jean Clark Ida Lee Hartley Rothy Scott Walker

Pomeroy Emergency Squad Handles Throat Hemorrhage and Transfers

Mrs Jennie Watson of Condor Street was rushed to Meigs General Hospital twice Saturday evening after throat and nose hemorrhages. She was treated, discharged, then readmitted on a second call. A third call transported Mrs William McBride of Syracuse, a medical patient, to the hospital with no treatment given.

Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital Jennie Watson Condor St Watson William McBride Syracuse McBride

DAR Chapter Seeks Grave Data for Revolutionary Soldiers

Middleport Meigs County DAR chapter requests information on burial sites for Revolutionary War soldiers listed by county historian A V Howell. Names include Joel Castle Thomas Everton Joseph Griffin Daniel Harper George Harrell Robert Knowland John Pickens David Reed Jr Charles Rice Francis Sims Godfrey Shrews.

Middleport Jonathan Oe Meigs County A. V. Howell Mr. Howell D. C. Miller Jonathan Meigsapter Joel Castle Thomas Everton Joseph Griffin Daniel Harper George Harrell Robert Knowland John Pickens David Reed, Jr Charles Rice Francis Sims Godfrey Shrews

Community notices from New Marshfield events and visits

Mrs. Harry Lowsey hosts WSCS meeting at home with vice president Macy Haught in charge. Garden Club meets at Mrs. Frank Brewer’s home with Ada Kennedy presiding. Several regional residents and guests visit family homes and attend a Mother's Day service at the Methodist Church.

New Marshfield Harry Lowsey WSCS Methodist Church Macy Haught Kenneth Frazier William L. Bridge Margaret Bridge Harold Morgan Gary David Harold David, Jr Port Jervis N. Y Richard Morgan Patty Wanda Dicken Wade Sidders Frank Howson Athens

New Officers Elected By Religious Council

Miss Bernice Bowen, religious education instructor in Meigs County Schools, was re employed with a salary raise. The Council of Weekday Christian Education at United Methodist Church Pomeroy elected new officers led by Rev. Claremont E. Hoyt and Dr. Thomas Radford with Lena Huber and Virgil Adkins as officers. Bowen announced over 400 children participated in religious training and Salisbury Township will join the program. A $25 contribution to the Ohio Council of Churches was approved.

Middleport Bernice Bowen Meigs County Council of United Methodist Church Pomeroy Claremont E. Hoyt First Baptist Church Podent Thomas Radford Methodist Church Lena Huber Salisbury Township Bowen Huber Robert Linter Rutland Methodist Church Glenroy Ewing Pomeroy Federated Church Mr. Linter Leslie Kuntz Ewing Ratliff Richard 2E Mott Hoyt Ohio Council of Churches

Philathea Society Installs Officers in Candlelight Ceremony

Middleport reports the Philathea Society of the Church of Christ held a candlelight installation at Mrs. William Bradford's home. New officers include Mrs. Ernest Lalance as president and Mrs. William Reynolds as vice president with committees named for picnic, yearbook, and social tasks. Guests included Mrs. Garnet Fleck of Chicago and Mrs. William Yeager of Kent. Continuous hostesses and devotional leaders planned the post ceremony program with nominating soon.

Middleport Edward French Philathea Society Church of Christ William Bradford Brownell Ave Ernest Lallance William Reynolds Dulcie Young Ira Butcher Robert McElhinny Bradford Lallance William Reuter William Hetteseimer Minera Childers O. L. Roush Garnet Fleck Chicago David Farmers William Yeager Kent C. E. Vances

Picnic Plans for May 21 Honor Mrs Jones in Middleport

Plans for a family picnic at Roadside Park Thursday evening May 21 honor Mrs Carl Jones who will move to Pontiac Michigan. Stitch and Chatter Club met at Mrs Clarence Latheys with Mrs Jack Bachner as assistant hostess Dorothy Chase joined as member. Birthday greetings and gifts were given for Mrs Raymond Klees and Mrs Richard Schwab. Guests included Mrs James Arnold Mrs Everett Bachner Mrs C E Meadows Mrs Robert Haggerty and Trudy Kloes daughter. Refreshments in yellow and green followed.

Middleport Carl Jones Pontiac Mich Stitch and Chatter Club Clarence Lathey Jack Bachner Dorothy Chase Anna Howell Raymond Klees Richard Schwab Maurice Walker James Arnold Everett Bachner C. E. Meadows Robert Haggerty Trudy Kloes

Golden Rule Class Buys Hymnals At First Baptist

Middleport notes a devotional service led by teacher Claremont E Hoyt. During business session Clifford Hayes presides as the class votes to purchase new hymnals for the church. Mrs Calvin Reichman and others host. A dessert course followed.

Middleport First Baptist Church Calvin E. Reichman Rutland St Reichman Clarence Rupp W. K. Beaver Claremont E. Hoyt Clifford Hayes

Heath Methodist Class 12 Plans Wednesday Meeting

Middleport reports Class 12 of Heath Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. A. Emmish. The notice outlines the gathering details and host location.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church C. A. Emmish

Social notes from Mineral and surrounding area

Dinner guests at the Orland Ely home included Doris Burke Carl Fogleman and families from Nelsonville Athens and Mineral. Visitors and callers came from Albany Barberton Mudsock Carbondale and New Marshfield. A funeral service for Frisby was held in Carbondale. Local residents attended church and visited relatives across multiple towns.

Mineral Orland Ely Doris Burke Carl Fogleman Gerald Blair Gary Nelsonville Russell Carsey Judy Cheryl Lane Athens Nannie Addis Lee Conkey Albany Ely Lester Stanley Roy Earl Dickson Charles V. Hester Ulysses Dickson Mina Dickson Fry Pearl Arnold Mudsock Carbondale Rose Saylor Laura Betts Annie Dresher J. P. Emish Bertha Lightfritz Etta Eliott

Weekend Guests and Travelers Across Granville Area

Social notes list multiple families visiting and hosting across Granville and nearby towns. Attendees include June Smart visiting from Denison University with family. Miss Shirley Arndt also from Denison. various relatives from Harrisburg, Shreveport, Columbus, Akron, and Washington Heights.

Ex Meigs Residents Spend Sunday Here

Ex Meigs residents, Mr and Mrs Charles Snider of Chillicothe, visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs M Sanborn and Miss Bess Sanborn. Robert Snider, a meteorologist in Alaska, will join the University of Chicago faculty. Idem Snider, a Miami University teacher, takes a leave to pursue a doctorate at Ohio State University. The Sniders were former residents.

Middleport Charles Snider Chillicothe M . Sanborn Bess Sanborn Robert Snider Alaska University of Chicago Idem Sniders Miami University Ohio State University

Sailor on Flagship In Pacific Maneuvers

James A. Singer son of James H. Singer of Middleport serves on the staff of a task force commander aboard the flagship USS Mount McKinley during Operation Seajump off Southern California as part of a large amphibious training exercise.

Middleport California James A. Singer James H. Singer Singer Mount McKinley

Lillian Stieff Injured After Fall At Home

Mrs. Lillian Stieff, noted pianist and organist, sustained cuts and bruises from a fall on Sunday at her residence. She is under a doctor's care.

Middleport Lillian Stieff

Pomeroy Village Council Meets Tonight

A regular Pomeroy Village Council meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. at City Hall this evening.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Village

4-H Club Activities Highlight May Events

The Alfred Cloverettes met at the Grange Hall with 15 members and one visitor to plan a May 22 birthday party for Ethel Jones Connie Spencer Josephine Spencer and Beulah Swartz. The Chester So and Sew 4-H Club held a meeting at Miss Shirley Summerfield's home with 19 members planning a bake sale and sewing and cooking assignments. A wiener roast is set for May 22 at Miss Esther Hayes's home.

Alfred Cloverettes Grange Hall Ethel Jones Connie Spencer Josephine Spencer Beulah Swartz Chester Shirley Summerfield Esther ‘Hayes

Ohio Valley 4 H Club Meets At Community Hall

The Ohio Valley 4 H Club held a meeting with 14 members and one visitor. Project books were distributed and all projects discussed. Three new members joined the club. The next meeting is set for May 22 at 8 pm at the Community Hall.

Ohio Valley 4-H Club Norman Roush

Langsville 4-H Club Pageant Opens 4-H Sunday

The Langsville Go-Getters Boys 4-H Club presented a church pageant for 4-H Club Sunday. Nine members and five visitors attended the regular meeting at Larry Morris home, with games and refreshments afterward. Next meeting at Evans home on May 26 at 7 p.m. Cecilia Nelson.

Langsville Go-Getters Larry Morris Evans Cececil Nelson

Bake sale plans and flags at Lucky Teens Club meeting

Clara Hysell hosted eight members and two visitors of the Lucky Teens Club. The discussion centered on a bake sale fundraiser and plans to obtain a 4-H flag and an American flag. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25 at Joan Woodard's home.

Clara Hysell Lucky Teens Club Joan Woodard Emma Carol Hysell

Jolly Star 4-H Club Members Meet at Nelson Home

Jolly Star 4-H Club met at Jo Ann Nelsons home with nine members present. The 4-H program was completed. Joann Nelson and Donna Bolen demonstrated baking a cake. Janet Turner and Edna Stanley reported on first aid. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Janet Turners home on June 3.

Jolly Star Jo ‘Ann Nelson Joann Nelson Donnna Bolen Janet Turner Edna Stanley Lanna Turner

Paw Tucker’s Little Helpers elect officers for 1953

At Tuppers Plains School on May 7 the group met with seventeen members and three visitors. Officers chosen included Kenneth Frecker as president Homer Cole as vice president David Hill as secretary treasurer George Collins health and safety chairman Donald Headley news reporter and David Lee Pratt recreation leader. Proj ects were discussed and games played.

Paw Tucker Little Helpers Tuppers Plains Kenneth Frecker Homer Cole David Hill George Collins Donald Headley David Lee Pratt

Poppy Days Canvass Report Due Tonight

The American Legion auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post meets at the Legion Hall in Middleport to plan Memorial Day observances with civic and fraternal groups. Mrs. Cora Bennett will preside as a wreath is placed on the war memorial.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post Legion Hall N. Fourth Ave Cora Bennett

Hospital trip with expectant mother to Holzer Hospital

Patrolman I R Neal and Emergency Squadman David Ohlinger rushed Mrs Ida Mae Spires to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Sunday about 8 p m The husband appealed to the mayor to take his wife to the hospital She was described as an expectant mother and address not given

Middleport I. R. Neal David Ohlinger Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ida Mae Spires

Weekend visit ties Dresden pair to OU Junior Prom

Harold Moore of Dresden spent the weekend in Middleport with Miss Rosemary Fisher a senior at Ohio University. They attended the OU Junior Prom in Athens Friday night. Paul Holter son of Mrs. William Wyatt a university student was a candidate for King of the Prom chosen by Alpha Delta Omega Fraternity. He is a member of the Junior Class.

Paul Smart Granville June Smart Aon Denison University Ella Reichman Calvon Reichman Robert Coats Gallipolis J. E. D. Hartinger Holzer Hospital D. B. Hartinger Ruby Baer Paul Werner C. H. Wise Hartinger John Kelly Akron Emmett Cray Meigs General Hospital Wesley Ward Floyd Casto Roy Davidson Middleport Harold Moore Dresden Rosemary Fisher Ohio University Athens Paul Holter William Wyatt Alpha Delta Omega Fraternity

Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Itching Skin

Druggists recommend Moone's Emerald Oil for fiery itching skin delivering fast relief when other remedies fail. Apply at bedtime for genuine, quick relief. Inexpensive with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. All druggists. Athens Pharmacy.

Moone Athens Pharmacy

Baptist Youth Honors Seniors At Middleport High School

Middleport High School seniors and Baptist Youth Fellowship members were guests at a church dinner prepared by the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society. Paul Smart compared life to a ball game noting bad habits as strikes. A film "Flight Into Time" was shown by David Durst Jr. Grace was offered by Rev. Claremont E. Hoyt.

Middleport Paul Smart First Baptist Church Middleport High School Baptist Youth Fellowship B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Smart David Durst Grace Claremont E. Hoyt Maret Hoyt Harry Hussell David Durst, Jr Homer Hartley Jacob Turner Charles Bennett Willis Anthony Bill Durst Nancy Hartley Corliss Archer Margaret Hoyt Mary Bradley Bill Turner Marilyn Miller Rae Ann Mills Florence Sneller Nola Knopp Betty Kloes Winona Rader Patty Baker Freddie Cline Jim Mourning Eddie Kitchen Raymond Turner Carole Goff Virginia Mayes Hoyt

Bachtel to Speak at Salisbury Grade School Commencement

POMEROY Forrest Bachtel a Middleport faculty member will speak at the Salisbury Grade School eighth grade commencement exercises at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program includes songs and solos by Una Faye Gearhart and Mary Kapteina, with diplomas presented by County Superintendent O. O. Patterson to named graduates.

Carol L. Beards Wanda M. Bias Janice M. Cole John M. DeWitt Thomas T DeWitt Ida L. Doefer Una F. Gearhart Mary A. Haggy Everett R. Johnson Mary L. Kapteina Wanda J. Kapteina Margaret J. Landers Charles E. Spencer Charles T. Sprouse James A. Sprouse Lawrence F. Still Lois Ann Wears Walter P.wears

Pasture Tour Set At Clark Ihle Farm Near Pomeroy

A pasture tour will start at 1 p.m. Friday at the Clark Ihle farm five miles east of Pomeroy. County agent C. E. Blakeslee announced the event with George Gist of Ohio State University present. Topics include pasture management and treatment phases. The extension service soil conservation service and the production and marketing administration sponsor the meeting.

Pomeroy Clark Ihle C. E. Blakeslee George Gist

Civil Defense Movies To Be Seen at School

Middleport invites the public to a civil defense film program featuring It Can Happen Here at the school. The event, sponsored by the Child Conservation League led by Mrs. Michael Hackett, will include ice cream.

Middleport Song of Civil Defense Moving Pictures Middleport School Child Conservation League Michael Hackett

Acolytes Festival Held in Lancaster

Acolytes attended the festival in Lancaster by Grace Episcopal Church. Arthur Clark Bingham Kress Frank Sisson Roger Willou and Arthur Klein joined. Charles Speer from Grace Church came from McArthur where he conducted a wedding earlier in the day.

Middleport Arthur Clark Bingham Kress Frank Sisson Roger Willou Wne Grace Episcopal Church Arthur Ies Peter F. Klein Joup Arles Speer Grace Church McArthur

Rutland Seniors Return From Washington Trip

Twenty nine Rutland High School seniors arrived home late Thursday after a chartered bus tour of Washington. The group, traveling via Charlottesville Virginia, visited the Thomas Jefferson home. Faculty members James Vennari and Miss Martha Ohlinger accompanied the students.

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