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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

3

Blood Drive Short Of Quota By 30 Pints At Pomeroy

At Pomeroy on Monday the Red Cross blood mobile drew 70 pints short of its quota with 81 donors. 27 gave blood for relatives, nine were first time donors, and six reached one gallon. Medical supervisors and staff names are listed along with local volunteers and donors from Pomeroy and Middleport.

Pomeroy Red Cross Leafy Chasteen Rutland Frank Jennings Erma Smith Mabel Tracy Kathryn Ball Emma Wayland Middleport H. M. Boocks S. J. Blazewicz Bernice Ledlie Elizabeth Smith Jean Smith Daisy Bing Beulah Strauss Edna Schoenleb Adele Cullums Marie Richman Dorothy Johnson Helen Bailey Mildred Humphreys Annette Knight Pomeroy High School

County Board Okays Gasoline Contract

Pomeroy River Oil Company's bid was accepted to supply gasoline to the county garage for 90 days starting April 1. Minutes released Monday show the board also approved publishing bids for diesel fuel for 90 days starting May 20. Commissioners present were Rolland Neutzling H. W. Craig and Dan Hartinger.

Pomeroy—River Oil Company County Board of Commissioner Rolland Neutzling H. W. Craig Dan Hartinger

Blankets for Accident Aid To Be Returned

Middleport village official asks helpers to reclaim blankets donated for auto wreck victims. Mrs C R Karr says blankets were delivered to her home from village hall by Middleport and Pomeroy firemen who aided at the scene.

Middleport C. R. Karr

Parking Meters Net $209 in Past Week

Village meters collected 209.65 dollars for the week ending Monday. Of that total, seven dollars covered violations, indicating overall business activity in Middleport.

Middleport Leroy Bartrum

County court notes and notices from Perry and Downington

Multiple probate actions including administration petitions for Henry L. Stone burner Virginia Sidwell and John Fred Mooney. estate values listed and appraisers named. Tax totals show real estate taxes collected. real estate tile purchases approved. divorces granted and alimony sought. various marriage licenses and realty transfers recorded in Perry County and Downington regions.

New Lexington Kathryn E. Whitaker Henry L. Stoneburner Lloyd J. Litzinger Verna L. Bever Joseph Fiore Fred L. Anspach Richard Marshall John E. Sidwell Virginia Sidwell John Fred Mooney Daniel P. Mooney William J. Mooney Edgar Newton John Stanton Roy Chappelear County Eva M. Bradley

Wilkesville Wilton Alumni Banquet Planned for May 29

Wilkesville Wilton alumni banquet set for May 29 in Wilkesville with dinner at 7 30 p m Reservations may be sent to Mrs Mildred Nelson Radcliff OhioInformation about the event lists organizers and contacts for attendees including Mrs Mildred Nelson in Radcliff.

Wilkesville-Wilton Wilkesville Mildred Nelson Radcliff

Pomeroy Council Considers Parking Meter Plan

Pomeroy village council cancelled Monday’s meeting due to lack of quorums but may call a special session before June 3 to decide on parking meters for village lots. Three members attended an informal meeting with a meter firm representative and reviewed two layout options: 204 spaces at 90 degree angles or 166 spaces at 60 degree angles. Mayor Robinson plans to seek bids for metering the front row spaces first if feasible.

Pomeroy Robinson

Meigs General Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Birth announcements list a son to Harry and Mrs Lodwick Long Bottom a son to Ronald Grady Racine a daughter to George Lemley Cheshire Route ee. Admitted entries include Charles Russell Minersville Mrs W C Moser California Bonnie Welsh Long Bottom and others. Discharges include Claude Quillen Syracuse Harvey Eastman Pomeroy and several residents from Middleport Racine Pomeroy and surrounding areas.

Harry Lodwick Long Bottom Ronald Grady Racine George Lemley Cheshire Charles Russell Minersville W. C. Moser California Bonnie Welsh Wallie Ogden Carpenter Max Roller Middleport Betty Grady Arthur Jewell Letart Falls Dean Sayre Lorraine Ohio Harold H. Nall Juanita Lodwick Roy Jones Syracuse Claude Quillen Harvey Eastman Pomeroy Henry Klein Mary Park Dora Roush Ida Mae Howell Aten Shain Sylvia Johnson Addison Ella Peyatt Ruben McCoy Infant Columbus Willie Shamblin Shred Malden Langsville Helen Lemley Carl Shields

Bond Forfeited in Alcohol Charge Case

Bond of 150 dollars forfeited by Eustace Lewis Chilton of South Charleston West Virginia after arrest on a driving while intoxicated charge. Chilton was to appear before Mayor C C Fisher last night.

Middleport Eustace Lewis Chilton South Charleston W. Va Chilton C. C. Fisher

Colonaid claims gentle lasting relief for constipation

The advertisement touts Colonaid as a safe, smooth laxative that relieves constipation overnight. It emphasizes bulk action without gaging or bloating, safe during pregnancy, and that it does not interfere with nutrient absorption. A 60 tablet package is priced at 98 cents.

Colonaid

Two Presbyterian Women Hold Planned Meetings

Middleport reports two Presbyterian women gatherings. Group 1 meets at the church for a business session with devotions program and social hour. The Women's Association meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church, moved from Thursday for the 8th grade commencement. A memorial service for deceased members is planned by officers.

Middleport Presbyterian Women's Association

Divorce Action Filed In Court By Wife

Dorothy L. Watson files a divorce action against William A. Watson in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married May 1, 1956, the couple has one child and the plaintiff seeks custody and permanent alimony at the final hearing.

Dallas Ave Kroger Robert F. Bennett Crooksville John T. Bennett Columbus Lara Ina Coleman Alex Coleman Roth Anne Riffle Eldon Lee Riffle New Lexington Goldie Mae McGreevy William Joseph Mcgreevy Thomas Delmar Wolfe Rose Ville Ada A. Wolfe Freeport Donald Edward Cohagen Zanesville Naomi Pearl Hinkle Nial Allen Mitchell U. S. Navy Mr. Perry Marcille Kathryn Kroft Glenford Earl W. Adkins Dorothy J. Sylester Stella Starner Et al Florence Kennedy Salt Lick Township Violet Dwight Nicholas Frank B. Isbrandt Ludington John W. Dilts Hattie Dilts Harrison Township William R. Smith Ohio Power Co Hopewell Township Warren Eleanor Shafer G. Harold Lattimer A. J. Perine Monroe Township Frederick R. Miley Etux Nixon Thornville Earnest and Clara Kidd Carmen A. Kidd Reading Township Ruth Hammer Robert and Gerald Hammer Pomeroy William A. Watson Tuppers Plains Dorothy L. Watson Long Bottom Common Pleas Court

Engagement Announced for Frankie Ernestine Pomeroy Bride

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wippel announce the engagement of their daughter Frankie Ernestine to Leroy Ruschel son of Mrs. Philip Ruschel Columbus and the late Mr. Ruschel. A double ring ceremony and open church wedding are planned for Friday June 28 at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church with a reception to follow. The bride elect is a 1949 Pomeroy High School graduate and works at Robinsons Cleaners in Pomeroy. The groom elect attended Pomeroy Schools and works for Vanadium Corporation of America Graham Station West Virginia.

Pomeroy Dale Wippel Union Ave Frankie Ernestine Leroy Ruschel Philip Ruschel Columbus Mr. Ruschel John Turel First Baptist Church Pomeroy High School Robinson’s Cleaners Ruschel Vanadium Corporation of America, Inc Graham Station W. Va

Racine Fire Auxiliary Sets Monthly Meeting Change

The Racine Fire Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 in the town hall. Plans for the July 4 celebration will be discussed. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday each month, with Mac Cleland presiding.

Pomeroy Racine Firemen’s Auxiliary Jerry Powell Mac Cleland

Woman Receives Fire Rescue Aid After Illness

Emergency squad responded to the Albert Pettit residence on N Second Ave near the Middleport Pomeroy line when Mrs Pettie became ill. She was transported to a local physician's office for care.

Middleport Albert Pettit N. Second Ave Middleport-Pomeroy Corporation

Pazo An Innovative Home Remedy For Piles Relief

A new compound named stainless Pazo claims to relieve pile pain at home. In doctor tests it provided instant comfort to many years of suffering. It combines six ingredients including Triolyte and is marketed as an ointment and suppositories by Grove Laboratories, Inc.

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