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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1956
Page
9
Meigs County selective service officials urged registrants to report all status changes within 10 days. The notice stresses changes in occupation, marital status, family status, and address, plus timing of responses to board requests. Fathers with dependents may avoid induction if notified before orders are mailed.
A brief note emphasizes carefully compounded fresh ingredients used for safety and consumer satisfaction, highlighting commitment to quality and trusted preparation standards.
Pomeroy social notes report a United Methodist Church JCF class meeting at the Pomeroy church with Mrs. Roy Betzing in charge planning a June farm picnic near Rock Springs. Miss Lucy Gibbs led devotion and members recited verses as dessert was served by Mrs. Betzing and Mrs. Dey Hysell. Nearby, Virgil V. Brown and RC Folstod visited Parkerburg Monday. Clyde Millhone and Perry A. Riggs traveled to Columbus on Tuesday for county business. Weekend visits included Jack Seelig’s trip to Columbus to see his hospitalized father and Bill Childs. Phillip Crumsey, Ohio University student, visited Dr. W. S. Hart and Elsie Mart. Sunday guests at the Hart home were Clyde Rigas.
The Meigs County Riding Club hosts 14 events Sunday starting at 1 p.m. at Rock Springs Fair grounds with ringmaster Cheshire and judges including Norris and McKee. Prizes, trophies and money will reward top four in each class. sponsors include Elberfelds Pomeroy Motor Co and Pepsi Cola Bottling Co among others.
Middleport notes describe the Past Chief Association of Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting at Mrs. E R Tompkins home with Mrs. William Allman presiding. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. Philip Meinhart Mrs. Allman Mrs. Karl Owen and others. Hostess served refreshments after the gathering. Also Past Matrons Entertained by Mrs. Joe Young Sr and her mother Mrs. Lee Roush at Rutland Road home.
Tuesday evening Mrs Will Reynolds presided over a Cab Scout den meeting at Roadside Park with tentative June plans for the annual picnic at the Harrah- Hood farm near Long Bottom Final plans to be made in June with Mrs J C Leonard Games and prizes noted Dessert served to members and guest Mrs Della Windsor Chester MIDDLEPORT Rutland Garden Club cancels Memorial Day flower sale Senior group entertained with a slumber party at Roller apartment Pomeroy after a drive in theatre Marriage announces MIDDLEPORT Marguerite Lambert and Samuel Henry wed May 12 in Columbus Gift Street Methodist Church reception at Mrs Albert Hoye’s home They will reside in Columbus Mrs Henry employed at Atlantic and Pacific Markets Mr Henry at Jeffrey Manufacturing Co Florence Rowe aunt of Mrs Henry VINTON weekend guests and local visitors listed among neighborhood names Long Bottom and Gallipolis mentioned.
A Letart Falls boy, charged with juvenile delinquency, was fined by Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The courthouse action follows a Tuesday ruling by Judge Jo. The report notes plea and cost details though specifics are unclear. The article also mentions community events in Middleport and nearby towns, including farewell parties and church activities.
Former Essex school superintendent and longtime Akron region educator Dr. Essex, recognized by the American Association of School Administrators, is named graduation speaker for Middleport High School. Erickson and seniors, directed by Caren Penis, will perform music including a Norwegian Folk Song Suite and an Air of Peace.
Meigs General Hospital notes list the admission of Thelma Mulford Cheshire Wells Harrisonville and Sylvia Lacay West Columbia Arayle Deter Reedsville among others. Dismissals include Hawley Mattie Righthouse Arminda Wynne Tom Hewetson Jerry Powell Sylvia Johnson Harry Schwab Norma Wilson Lela Flint Charles Knighting Cora Prosser and Edward Hartiey.
Meigs County Common Pleas Court grants two divorces. Bernard L Johnson, Middle, oct., is granted a divorce from Anita R Johnson on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Lillian Buckner of Middleport is granted a divorce from Harrison Pokner on charges of gross neglect of duty and wife absence. The plaintiff in the latter case keeps her married name Lillian Welker.
Mr. and Mrs Donald Puffy of Middleport announce the birth of a baby son. Grandparents listed include Mr. and Mrs Wins, Prank L Duffy, and Mr. and Mrs M A Ross Corning. Day of birth noted as collated Monday after the kindergarten event. Refreshments were served by Mrs Nelson and Mrs Guy Reynolds with Keith French and Ann Wilson assisting. Also notes varied Sahara Desert sand heights up to 600 feet, reflecting a separate scientific remark.
POMEROY A total of 115463 95 has been received by C O terston county superintendent of schools for the second quarterly settlement of the state school foundation program in Meigs County. District shares include Bedford 442 Columba wage Eastern 24980 Northern 13981 South erm 93308 and Western 2659. One half work ways a year due to temporary illness. The Population Reference Bureau predicts about 5 billion people in 90 years.
Meigs County announces a new appointment plan for driver examinations. Drivers may book tests at the driver license examining station in the Middleport police station. Examinations will be held each Monday from 9 pm to 4 pm. Officials emphasize the process aims to streamline testing and promote safer driving practices under the State Highway Patrol guidance.
The Olive Orange Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. Alfred notes that music will be provided by the Ray Byers Four Band.
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