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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1967

Page

9

Middleport Personal Notes of Weekend Visits and Gatherings

Birdie Lee and Lester Lee visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner. A family potluck dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morgan in Rio Grande for Mr. Morgan's birthday. Relatives listed include the Luptons, John Morgan and family, and Jane Anne Morgan. Other visits span Zanesville, Belpre, Columbus, and St Albans with local families and university students.

Earl Morgan Rodney Rio Grande Morgan Charles Lupton Harry Lupton Gallipolis John Morgan David Dand Jane Anne Morgan Herman Haddoxx John Lyon Bernard Zanesville Bernard Scharman Gene Rice Debbie Bob Belpre Dennis Walburn Sherry Tracy Robert Jay Columbus William Grueser Middleport Byron Jay Chester Susan Pull Joe Tribble Kim St. Albans W. Va George Hackett, Sr

Physician Edward Spencer to Speak at Wahama Alumni Banquet

Wahama alumni plan a May 27 banquet and dance at Wahama High School cafeteria with Dr Edward Spencer Galli Polis Medical Center as guest speaker. Dinner by Athletic Boosters. Reservations required by Monday. Booking locations span Mill’s Super Market New Haven Mason County Bank Smith’s Grocery Hartford and more. Theme Hawaiian Holiday. Alumni gather May 25 26 to decorate.

Wahama Edward Spencer Gallipolis Spencer Mill’s New Haven Mason County Bank Harold Fry

Local War Furloughs and Army Updates Across Town

Chester Bailey on 30 day furlough from England and France to parents Rex and family. Pvt. Larry Hill also on 30 day leave before heading to Germany. John Ridenour rated Specialist 4th Class in German Army. Fred Rice and W T McDonald on vacation in Phoenix. Mrs. Mary Reed dined with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cleland. visits to Chauncey Werner. Lucy Gaul visited Frank Gaul. Frederick-Froley family called by death of grandmother Mrs. George Frederick. Lily Christy travels to Belpre to be with daughter Don Mallock after weeks with Roy Christy. Pomeroy police cite two motorists for speed. Wilma Stobart and J Beaks to appear May 20 and June 6 respectively.

Chester J.C Larry Bailey England France Rex Bailey Joey Larry Hill Germany Pomeroy Charles Leger Wilma Stobart J. Beaks Clarksburg W. Va

Chase Appointed To Council Post

Harold Chase, a Middleport businessman, is named to the council to fill the vacancy from Wayne Gibbons resignation. He was sworn in by Mayor C. O. Fisher and will join the council at Monday’s 7:30 p.m. meeting. Trustees of Veterans Memorial Hospital held their regular meeting with listed officials attending. William Ott Arnott, 23, of Racine Route 2, and Stefanie Lynn Winebrenner, 20, of Syracuse were named in the notes.

Middleport Harold Chase Wayne Gibbons Chase C. O. Fisher Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital Howard Nolan Asa Hoskins Harold Sauer Andrew Cross Earl Clark Russell Brown Hugh Custer Walter Stewart Bernard Fultz John Ridgeway William Ott Arnott Racine Stefanie Lynn Winebrenner Syracuse

Flower Show Report Highlights Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Charles Lewis reported on the recent flower show and aging centric displays during the Winding Trail Garden Club meeting at Mrs Robert Thompson's home in Pomeroy. New officers were elected and plans outlined for the June 5 open meeting at St Pauls Lutheran Church and the regional Bradbury event. Blue and red ribbons were awarded for garden entries and there was a travel prize won by Mrs Walter Bentz.

Charles Hayes Charles Lewis Robert Lewis Robert Thompson Pomeroy Walter Bentz Bentz Leo Kennedy Sr John Terrell Clarence Heaton Struble

History Of Class 12 Presented At Meeting

A resume of Class 12 and its projects through the years titled Things Past Things Present and Things to Come was given by Mrs. C P Klein at the May meeting held Wednesday evening at the church The class began with Miss Vesta McCoy as first teacher Projects included helping the bloodmobile unit the school lunch program Sidwell missionary family church Easter and Christmas decorations Roscoe Wise made new choir loft doors to be installed soon Mrs Carroll Swanson outgoing president presided Devotions by Mrs Emerson Jones titled Enthusiasm in Christian Living Refreshments were served by Mrs C E Young Mrs Jack Bechtle and Frieda Faehnle hostess committee announced a combined picnic for the three church circles on June 21 at Mrs Bernard Fultz home

Middleport C. P. Klein Sidwell Missionary Family James Jiiden Roscoe Wise Carroll Swanson Emerson Jones Bernard Fultz C. E. Young Jack Bechtle Frieda Faehnle

Two Minor Wrecks and Speeding Citations Reported

Gallipolis state patrol post reported two minor wrecks on Thursday and two speeding arrests. A 63 year old man and an 18 year old woman were involved in a sideswipe on Cora Rodney road at 7:50 a.m. Minor damage and no injuries. Later at 11:30 a.m. two cars collided on a hill crest. Russell Slayton avoided a head on crash by moving left, his pickup sustained moderate damage and the other driver left the scene. Alvin Neece and Ralph Garnes were cited for speeding in Gallipolis municipal court.

Pomeroy—The Gallipolis Gallia County Harry Reynolds Patriot Allena Hoffman Cora Rodney Russell Lee Slayton Vinton Slayton Alvin Lee Neece Draper, Va Ralph Eugene Garnes

Two Fined By Fisher

In a session of Mayor C. O. Fisher's court Wednesday evening Earl D. Brooks Jr. was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation and squealing tires. Joseph Schuler was fined 10 dollars and costs for illegal exhaust system. Russell Fraley forfeited a 25 dollar bond for speed excessive for road conditions. Edward D. Napper was fined 18.70 for running a red light. RACINE Grange marked Rural Life Sunday with a basket dinner and services. Mary Lou Griffin performed with Levina Brandon accompanying. RaInce Grange planned meeting for Wednesday at 8 p.m. POMEROY A divorce granted to Mabel Neimeyer from Charles Neimeyer. Alimony awarded as the defendant's interest in real estate. cruelty alleged.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Earl D. Brooks Jr Joseph Schuler Cheshire Russell Fraley Artesia Calif Edward D. Napper Pomeroy Racine Racine Grange Charles Norris Mary Lou Griffin Levina Brandon John C. Bacon Mabel Neimeyer Charles Neimeyer

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