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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1956

Page

6

Pomeroy Couple Wed in North Carolina Vows

POMEROY announces the marriage of Miss Carol Berns of Cleveland Heights to Stephen Hill of Pomeroy. Miss Berns, a Cleveland Heights High School graduate, attended Ohio University. Hill, a 1952 Pomeroy High School alumnus, completed post graduate work at Ohio University last summer. The wedding took place October 13 in Goldsboro North Carolina. The couple reside near Kenston, North Carolina, where Hill serves as a lieutenant in the U S Air Force at Kenston Air Base.

Pomeroy Carol Berns Eugene Berns Cleveland Heights Stephen ‘Hill Allen C. Hill Berns Cleveland Heights High School Ohio University Hill Goldsboro N. C Kenston, N. C U. S. Air Force Kenston Air Base

Garden Club and social notes from Pomeroy section

Society notes record officers for a garden club and an upcoming December dinner plan at the church. A birthday cake honored Mrs. Louis Reidel and hostesses were Maude Grueser Freda Grueser and Louis Reibel. Another item mentions Wildwood Garden Club meeting Thursday at Mrs. Robert Thompson's home and Thanksgiving preparations. Mr and Mrs Elias Stiles hosted a birthday dinner for their son Edward with Edward Stiles and his wife and their four children attending.

Gacn Thelma Grueser Carl Shields Roy Seyfried Louis Reidel Maude Grueser Freda Grueser Louis Reibel Arden Club Pomeroy Wildwood Garden Club Robert Thompson Elias Stiles Rock Springs Road Edward Middleport Edward Stiles Kay Barbara Nina Ronnie

Cars Collide as Two Drivers Are Cited in Meigs County

Weekend guests from Columbus and Huntington attended events in Athens and nearby towns. A Sunday morning crash on E Main Street involved O R Faris of Pomeroy and Jack Landers of unknown origin, both treated for minor injuries. Landers cited for reckless operation.

Jeane Hines Columbus Amanda Kaspar Roy Smith Linda Robert Arnold Susie Olive Ingraham Brenda Sue See Fumerux John McKenzie E. Main St McKenzie O. R. Faris Pomeroy Jack Landers Landers Faris Meigs General Hospital E. F. Robinson

Diles Honored by Fellow Railroaders at Riverview Dinner

Middlefort L V Diles, longtime secretary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, was guest of honor Friday evening as Jacob Turner president and Paul Mourning treasurer hosted a dinner at Riverview Restaurant and presented Mr. Diles with a tribute.

Yearly Elections Held By Retired Teachers

Meigs County Retired Teachers Association re-elected Pomeroy Miss Marcia Karr as president at the Federated Church meeting. Emma Seitz named vice president and Gertrude McBride secretary. Four annual meetings approved with next session in April. Mary Cline displayed a seven pound seven ounce turnip with 24 inch circumference. Nellie Tracy to present Ohio Teachers highlights. Rachel McBride welcomed after 40 years teaching. Ethel Garland led devotions. Diles noted retirements and gifts. Guest speaker Mrs. Waldo J. Bartels urged hobbies in retirement and discussed Schoenbrunn Village in Ohio history.

Ohio Teachers Magazine Nellie Tracy Rachel McBride Ethel Garland

Big turnip weight and size at Peach Fork display

Residents viewing a home grown vegetable in the Messenger office in Pomeroy described a turnip grown by B. H. Barnhouse at Peach Fork as the biggest they had seen locally. The turnip weighs over six pounds with a diameter just over 21 inches and is displayed in the office window on W Second St. It ranks as the second largest found in the area recently.

Pomeroy Messenger B. H. Barnhouse Peach Fork W. Second St

Syracuse Water System Undergoes Testing

The Syracuse water system is undergoing testing after bacterial findings prompted turning off taps. Department of Health officials say testing will continue, with the system placed into operation soon and lines flushed after 48 hours. Residents remain advised not to use water until tests clear.

Pomeroy State Department of Health Syracuse Village Owl of Public Affairs Syracuse

Bands Dash Timely Themes At Friday Night Football Show

Middleport Nelsonville and Nelsonville bands joined to play the national anthem. At halftime the two groups staged themes about Election Day and melodrama from To Be or Not To Be. Nellie Nelson wandered the SEC League set, Ned Nelson rescues, and both bands formed letters N and R D then merged into Who Will the Victor Be. Turkey in the Straw dancers joined junior members, and the shows closed with Orange and Black and Football Song. R. J. Miller repaired and painted the scoreboard.

Middleport Nelsonville Nellie Nelson Jackson Ned Nelson

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