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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1954

Page

2

Middleport OKs installation of parking meters

The Middleport council on Monday night, with Mayor Sidney Russell presiding, approved an ordinance to install parking meters, after three readings. The vote included Wayne Gibbons voting no at two readings, with McFalhinney Wiley Young Bunce voting yes, and the mayor noting pending bids and further traffic discussions.

Middleport Sidney Russell David Jenkins Joe Young Jr Walter Bunce Wayne Gibbons Robert McFalhinney L. R. Wiley Young Bunce McElhinney Wiley Gibbons Frank Harrison Columbus Bruce Lloyd Memorial Park Commission Emma Mathews David Miller John Bacon State Highway Department San Lama

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Births Report

Admitted patients include Frank Halliday Harrisonville Earl Smith Pomeroy Mrs Frances Lee Racine Richard Holter Racine Lettie Spencer Pomeroy and more. Births listed for John Lee Jr Violet Sinclair Reid Young and baby Carlos Rainer Thomas White and baby and others.

and Smith Pomeroy Frank Halliday Harrisonille Earl Smith Frances Lee Racine Richard Holter Masons Albany Lettie Spencer Eulalia Long Cheshire Violet Sinclair Reid Young and Baby Carlos Rainer Thomas White and Baby John Bentz Lee Dohneon Lillian Frost Minnie Miller

Hemlock Grove Institute to Host Community Program

POMEROY Ohio August 6 The Hemlock Grove Community Institute delivers a full day program at Hemlock Grange Hall with Rev Homer E Felty Ironton O as guest speaker The morning session begins at 10 am Bedford School children and June Opal Smith present a musical program Meigs County agricultural agent C FE Blakeslee speaks The Rev Mr Felty topics It Is the Sizzle that Attracts Afternoon features include a reading by Manda Eastman Bedford Home Demonstration Group skit health education consultant Gail Palmer speaks and Felty discusses The Family An instrumental quintet Colleen Dugan leads accordion and Miss Smith piano selections Other music by Vickie Clark and a trumpet solo by Dale Harrison Four H awards to be presented by Mrs Geneva H Nolen County Home Demonstration Agent Garden club decorates

Pomeroy Homer E. Felty Ironton Hemlock Grove Community Institute Hemlock Grange Hall Bedford School Opal Smith Blakeslee Meigs County Felty Manda Eastman Bedford Home Gail Palmer Ohio Department of Health Colleen Dugan Mise Smith Father Divine Geneva H. Nolen Vickie Clark Miss Dugan Dale Harrison Bernard Paulsen Leo 8. Curtis Dolores Nelson Mra Jessie Curtis Garden Club

Pomeroy Youth Fellowship Reviews Community Progress Meeting

Anna Murray led a discussion on improving the community during a Federated Church Youth Fellowship meeting at the parish house. Bobby Dillard presided, with Bob Wilson guiding plans for a swimming party and a skating party in Athens on Saturday November 13. Joe Kennedy to lead next session. thirty-one members attended. dancing dominated the social hour and refreshments were served.

Pomeroy Anna Murray Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church Bobby Dillard Bob Wilson Athens

Receipts Totals for Meigs County Clerk October

Virgil V. Brown reports Meigs County Clerk of Courts October receipts at 697.95 dollars. Activities include 553 certificates of title and 271 notations with other filings. County share 478.40 dollars and state share 219.55 dollars.

Pomeroy Meigs County Virgil V. Brown

Reedsville Officer Completes Transportation Course

Second Lt. Harley F. Rice of Reedsville Ohio finished the Transportation Officers Basic Course at the Army Transportation School Fort Eustis Virginia. He is an Olive Orange High School graduate, earned a B S degree from Ohio State University and was a member of Delta Theta Sigma.

Refedsville Harley F. Rice W. A. Rice Reedsville Ohio Transportation Officers Army Transportation School Ft. Fustis Rice Olive Orange Tuppers Plains Ohio State University Columbus Delta Theta Sigma

Sunday dinner guests and weekend visitors at Plains homes

Sunday dinner guests included Jack McDonald Becky Ann and others with Mr and Mrs Earl Morris visiting relatives. Numerous families from Columbus Athens Pomeroy Logan and Trimble hosted or visited relatives and friends during weekend at Plains area with extended family ties.

The Plains Hubert McDonald Jack McDonald Becky Ann Stroud's Run Delbert Morris Columbus Earl Morris Frank Willard Guynville Barney Hill Beaumont Carsey J. E. Levaccy Treadway Bobo Frank Levacy Athens Wilbur Bailey Ruth Ann Pomeroy Clareda Imboden Anna May Smith Logan Frances Burnside Trimbie Tony Kovalick Thurlow Davis Dale Windland Mr. Morris Bennett Little Cheshire R. Kovalick

Appointments Exexutrix Named for James Cullison Estate

Notice that Ethel Pankake of R D 2 Athens Ohio has been appointed executrix of the estate of James Henry Cullison late of Athens County Ohio Creditors must file their claims within four months Dated October 28 1994 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge of Athens County

Ethel Pancake Athens Ohio James Henry Cullison Athens County Roger J. Jones Said

Appointment of Administrator for War ren estate in Ohio

Notice states William A. Lavelle of Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Clarence Warren deceased of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio. Claims with fiduciary within four months dated October 27 1934. Roger J Jones Sr 112th Probate Judge of said County.

William A. Lavelle P. O Athens Ohio Clarence Warren Nelsonville Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County

Pomeroy Walk In Garden Club November Meeting

The Walk In Garden Club met at Bedford School with Mrs. Golda Story as hostess. Members discussed conservation with five minute talks while Mrs. Anna Hart led a tree quiz won by Mrs. Edna Lee. Dessert included fruit jello ice box cookies coffee and mints.

Pomeroy Bedford School Golda Story Anna Hart Edna Lee

WSCS Program Set at United Methodist Church Parlor

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet in the church parlor at 7 30 this evening. Miss Lydia Ebersbach, program chairman, will show two films Methodism in Mosiern Pakistan and One Sixth of the World. All women of the church are invited to attend.

Pomeroy Woman's Society of Christian Service The United Methodist Church Lydia Ebersbach Pakistan

Church Class To Meet At Pomeroy Home

The Young Adult Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ will gather Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Claude Jones. Devotional leader for the evening will be Mrs Olive Michael.

Pomeroy

Visitors and guests noted in Columbus and Huntington itinerary

Mrs Edward Bauer and Anne Sr visited son Clifford Bauer in Columbus. Ohio University students Bill Roush Jack Kennedy Charles Hamm and Barbara Roush stayed with parents during weekend. Rose Stace and others from Columbus visited Elmer Schaefer. Carolyn Milhoan and Sheila Strauss stayed with Olin Milhoan. Huntington guests attended ice follies and ice show, including Allen Knopp William Swisher John Fultz Harold Jones Benny and others. Mrs Truman Russell started work at Pomeroy Food Co offices.

Edward Bauer Anne Sr Clifford Bauer Columbus Ohio University Bill Roush Jack Kennedy Charles Hamm Barbara Roush Rose Stace Elmer Schaefer Carolyn Milhoan Shelia Strauss Olin Milhoan Charleston W. Va Huntington Allen Knopp William Swisher John Fultz Anita Harold Jones David Darrel Judy Henry Ewing Benny Bobby Buck John Mitch Walter Grueser Adolph Grueser Truman Russell The Pomeroy Food Co Kathryn Harrison Clifton Akron Parkersburg Raymond Walburn Emma Stewart Richard Walker Pamela Springfield Anna B. Russell Lawrence Walker James Sauders S. Fifth Ave Robert Hill Marcia Lee Dayton Richard Chambers Eric Middleport Pomeroy Marilyn Bailey G. F. Bailey Charlene Walburn Charles Walburn Miss Walburn William Phillips Rittman Jane Jill Marcelline Buell Harris Thomas Dosser Shirley Mills Harold Ebersbach Donald Millis Naval Reserve Air Force Ruth Wise Fred Hibbs George Horace Roush Jackson Simon David E. M. Blake Holzer Hospital Lucy Saelen Helen Cline Ann Chapman Thomas Riley Sharon Riley Margaret Williams Richard

Association to Meet Middleport at High School

The Middleport Athletic Association will meet Wednesday at 7 50 p.m. at the high school, announced John Vroman, president.

Middleport Middleport Athletic Association John Vroman

Supper to Be Served by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary will serve a supper Thursday night for members and their families. A probate notice announces D. H. Sams of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the estate of George C. Kaler deceased with four months to file claims. Roger J. Jones, Probate Judge, dated October 26 1954.

Rutland American Legion Auxiliary

Public Utilities Review Hearing On Meigs United Telephone

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio sets a public hearing for December 7 on the adequacy of Meigs United Telephone Company service. Parties may testify. hearing in Meigs County Common Pleas Courtroom at 10 A.M. local time. Basil J. Boritzski, Secretary.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Meigs United Telephone Meigs United Telephone Company Common Pleas Meigs County Fomergy Ohio The Basil J. Boritzski

Racine High Festival to Feature King Queen Election

Racine High School hosts a festival in the auditorium at 7 30 p m Saturday November 13 sponsored by the senior class The high school band and glee club will entertain A king and queen will be chosen from four class pairs with contests booths movies and square dancing Proceeds support the senior class trip to New York next spring

Pomerot Racine High School Ylee Club Barbara Sayre Joe Cozart Doreen Norris Johnny Yost Maralyn Cleland Bob Birch June Codner Carl Wolfe New York

PTA Group Awards Gifts For Minstrel Show

Mrs Kathryn Crow presided as Letart Falls PTA awarded gifts to director Bob Hoeflich and pianist F Whitney Ingraham after the final dress rehearsal of The Great Bend Minstrel at Pomeroy Junior High School. An original poem honored the director. The show opens at 8 tonight at Middleport High School with additional performances at Racine High School and Pomeroy Junior High School this week.

Pomeroy—Gifta Mra Kathryn Crow Letart Falls Pta Great Bend Minstrel Pomeroy F. Whitney Ingraham Bob Hoeflich Letart Alls Pta

Meigs County Land Transfers Reflect parcels Across Township Lines

Meigs County land transfers list multiple deeds including Arnold and Mildred Grate to George H. Pratt for two parcels in Rutland. Lucille Scheerschmidt to Orlin A. Gregory and Mildred J. Gregory for 66 acres in Columbia Township. and other transfers in Orange Salem Lebanon Sutton Letart and Rutland Townships.

Columbia Township Fannie P. Boone Della Foreman Davis Lebanon Township Lucille FE Freeland Norris William Helen Arnott Sutton Township Owen W Freda Kennedy R. C. Gilmore Salem Township Joseph Grueser Rolland Vera Searles Rutland Township

Meigs County Marriage Licenses List of Couples

Meigs County issues marriage licenses to James L. Hendricks age 22 and Ruby F. Dudding age 20 of Middleport. Walter Baker 22 of Pomeroy and Dorothy Watson 26 of Minersville. Gerald Sellers 25 of Portland and Ada Bowers 20 of Minersville. Jimmy W. Webb 22 of Letart Falls and Betty V. Rose 18 of Racine. Otho Gilpin 30 and Nancy E. Butcher 39, both of Reedsville. Vivian Stackhouse 20 and Paul M. Clifford 37, both of Pomeroy. Leroy John Kennedy 25 of Chester and Phyllis Joyce Williamson 22 of Pomeroy. Homer Wright 29 and Frances Sowards 25, both of Harrisonville.

James L. Hendricks Ruby F. Dudding Middleport Walter Baker Pomeroy Dorothy Watson Minersville Gerald Sellers Portland Ada Bowers Jimmy W. Webb Letart Falls Betty V. Rose Racine Otho Gilpin Nancy E. Butcher Reedsville Vivian Stackhouse Paul M. Clifford Leroy John Kennedy Chester Phyllis Joyce Williamson Homer Wright Frances Sowards Harrisonville

Ira Singer Named Estate Administrator

POMEROY Ira A. Singer has been named administrator of the estate of the late Henry Guy Singer and Sylvia Pool administrator of the late Margaret Jew ell in records of the Meigs County Probate Court. In other court actions the wills of the late Floyd Clark and the late Joseph E. McLaughlin have been admitted to probate.

Pomeroy Ira A. Singer Henry Guy Singer Sylvia Pool Margaret Jewell Meigs County Floyd Clark Joseph E. McLaughlin

Hysell couple announce birth of Paul William

Mr and Mrs Dale Hysell announce the birth of a son Paul William at St Anne s Hospital Columbus Grandparents are Narley Hysell Bradbury Herbert Spencer Gallipolis and former Pomeroy resident The Hysell family also includes four other children Janice Ronnie Brenda and Karen

Pomeroy Dale Hysell Okla Spencer Paul William St. Anne's Hospital Columbus Narley Hysell Bradbury Herbert Spencer Gallipolis

Parking meter receipts reported by police chief

Police Chief Walter E. Wolfe reported last week’s parking meter receipts totaling 231 dollars and 90 cents. The figure reflects the past week’s collection and will be recorded for city accounts.

Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe

Veterans Day flag display planned by Drew Webster Post

The Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion urged all residents and business establishments to display the flag on Veterans Day during the day.

Drew Webster American Legion

Leg Fracture Hits Deputy County Recorder

Mrs Lettie Spencer deputy county recorder sustained a fractured left leg Saturday after a fall near her Minersville home. She is being treated at Meigs General Hospital.

Minersville Lettie Spencer Spencer Meigs General Hospital

Linda Sue Midkiff Undergoes Tonsillectomy

A 22 month old child, Linda Sue Midkiff, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Midkiff of Racine, underwent a tonsillectomy at Parkersburg in November.

Pomeroy Linda Sue Midkiff Ray Midkiff Racine Parkersburg

Missionary Society Plans Holiday Charity in Middleport

The Mr. Moriah Missionary Society met at Mrs. Fred Jackson's home and voted to send a Christmas basket to the Children's Home. Mrs. Payne presided, with Mrs. Richards conducting devotions. Guests included Rev. N. R. Bordon. Committees formed for Christmas dinner and exchange. plans also announced for a Thanksgiving service November 24 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Campbell Harper Glouster Payne C. BR. Young

Church School Officers Dine With Hoyts In Middleport

The Rev and Mrs C F Hoyt hosted First Baptist Church School Officers and Teachers at their home on Monday evening. Edison Baker led the study on Making Use of Discussions from Better Teaching Methods. Miss Sara Hartley participated and a dessert was served to a group including Mr and Mrs Paul Smart Edison Baker and others.

Middleport C. FE. Hoyt First Baptist Church Edison Baker

Mitchells celebrate birthday with large family dinner

Mrs. J. F. Mitchell marked her birthday in Middleport with a 28 guest dinner. Son Leo E. Kitts of South Point sent a decorated cake shared during coffee hour with neighbors. All children and their families attended, including extended relatives from Arlington, Huntington, Parkersburg, Stockport and Stockport area.

Middleport J. F. Mitchell Leo E. Kitts South Point Maxine Rethlinke Doris Judge Cregger Toddie Carroll Scott Arlington W. S. Kitts Bobby Marilyn Lauradel Marietta Leo FE

DAR To Meet Friday In Middleport

The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Edward Stark's home in Pomeroy. Members should bring winter clothing for Tamassee DAR approved school. Rev. Clarement E. Hoyt of Middleport First Baptist Church will speak on Thanksgiving in Colonial Times.

Middleport Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Edward Stark Pomeroy DAR Tamassee Clarement E. Hoyt Middleport First Baptist Church

Prizes Won by Mrs Riley and Mrs Thomas Riley

Prizes were won by Mrs Thomas Riley and Mrs Riley in a local Middleport event. Details of the competition and other winners were not fully readable on the page.

Middleport Thomas Riley

Middleport Private Takes Part in West Wind Maneuver

Army private Paul E. Kauff 21 of Middleport Rt. 1 participated in VII Corps exercise West Wind in south central Germany. He is a driver in a headquarters company and arrived overseas after basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Middleport Paul E. Kauff Cecil Kauff Middleport Rt. 1 VII Corps Westwind Germany Kauff Fort Knox

Birth of Jack Edward Hawley in Middleport

Mr. and Mrs. James Hawley Jr. Logan announce the birth of their son Jack Edward on Oct. 28 at Hocking Valley Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Hawley Sr. of Middleport. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hawley of Salem Center. The family visited Hawleys in Middleport with their three older children.

Middleport James Hawley Jr Logan Jack Edward Hocking Valley Hospital James Hawley W. F. Hawley Salem Center

Temple Rummage and Bake Sale Planned in Middleport

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters announce a rummage sale on November 11 12 and 13 in the Dutton Building North Second Avenue formerly White and Karr Markets. A bake sale is also scheduled for Saturday.

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Dutton North Second Avenue

Bake Sale Planned by Port Garden Club Saturday

The Port Garden Club will hold a bake sale at Thluster Cleaners on Saturday at 9 30 a m. They will also sell Christmas arrangements winter bouquets naked beans and potato salad.

Middleport Middleport Garden Club Thluster Cleaners

Middleport Couple Ruby Dudding and James Hendricks Wed

Miss Ruby Dudding and James Lester Hendricks wed at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Robert Styers officiating. They reside on Locust Street in Middleport. Mrs. Hendricks worked at the Sylvania plant, and Mr. Hendricks, a Korean War veteran wounded in service, works for Waterways Coal Company.

Middleport Ruby Dudding James Lester Hendricks Robert Styers Church of the Nazarene Hendricks Locust St Sylvania Korea U. S Waterways Coal Company

Family Thanksgiving Dinner Held at Sixth Avenue Home

Max Roller hosted a pre Thanksgiving family dinner Sunday at his Sixth Avenue home. Guests included Miss Margaret Gaskill of Hamden, Mrs. Viola Jones of Pomeroy, Mrs. Mark Roller of Huntington, Miss Susie Taylor of Boulles, La, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gress and sons Michael and Patrick, plus Nancy and Richard Roller.

Middleport Max Roller Sixth Avenue Margaret Gaskill Hamden Viola Jones Pomeroy Mark Roller Huntington Susie Taylor Boulles Richard Gress Michael and Patrick Nancy Richard Roller

White Rose Lodge To Meet

The White Lodge Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Wednesday at 2 pm at Woodmen's Hall. Hostesses are Mrs. L. D. Diles Mrs. Otho Watts and Mrs. Clarence Andrews.

Middleport White Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Woodmen's Hall L. D. Diles Otho Watts Clarence Andrews

Mrs Sam Fick Wins Prize At South Third Ave Party

Mrs Maida Roush hosted friends at her South Third Ave home last week entertaining guests. A prize was awarded to Mrs Sam Fick during the gathering after a salad course was served.

Middleport Sam Fick

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Mrs. Kathryn Harrison returns from Akron and Parkersburg while Raymond Walburn travels to Parkersburg for a birthday event. Several families visit relatives in Springfield Columbus Pomeroy and Middleport. Young graduates from Middleport High School work in Akron and travel for games and campus events.

Week of Social Visits and Travel Across Ohio Communities

Local families from Athens Zanesville Columbus and surrounding areas hosted or visited relatives and friends over the weekend. The roster includes the Haptonstalls Sherps Byers Pullen Howell Me Adow Meador Owen Stover Koehler Kennedy Hawley Beeson and Childs families among others with travel to Columbus Akron Charleston and Virginia Beach noted. Several individuals are employed in local offices or schools with hospital and church ties mentioned.

Paul Haptonstall Billy Edith Iris Earl Lama Jean Lama Jones Howard Stover Joan Chillicothe Carl Owen Martha Storner Jerry Sterner McCluney Betty Koehler Gallipolis Lewis Louise Mugridge John Beeson Roberta Leslie Columbus Leo Beeson James Hawley Logan Ernest Kennedy Judy Akron Edith Thomas William Grapes Cheshire Marianne Trudy Lynn Raymond Klees Coal Street Cash Bahr Candace Christine Charleston Roland LeVaughn Buffalo N. Y LeVaughn Elizabeth Moore Athens Nan Moore Birdie Lee John, Lester Connie Sue Letart W. Va Joe Turner Margaret Gaskill Hamden George DeWeese Homer Rice George Childs Christian Endeavor Church of Christ Bradbury Carla Wilson Janice Asbury Jeanette Crooks Ira Ray Butcher Ramont East Keith Anderson James Bailey Thomas Kelly M. L. Kelly Mildred Hawley J. F. Childs McMechen

Local Congregation Attends Sunday Services in Point Pleasant

A list of attendees at the First Church in Point Pleasant includes Miss Mabel I Hysell Winona Fink Don Drenner Mr and Mrs Howard Ervin Mrs Raymond Ervin Racine Mr Chris Buckley and sons Joan and George Pomerevy Mr and Mrs Everett Pachner Mir and Mrs Clinton Fisher Mr and Mrs Russell Mills Mrs Paul Grueser Mr and Mrs Alfred Roush Mr and Mrs Charles Grueser and children Becky and Eddie during Sunday services.

Ofist Point Pleasant Huntington Mabel I Hysell Winona Fink Don Drenner Howard Ervin Raymond Ervin Racine Chris Buckley Joan George Pomerevy Everett Pachner Mir Clinton Fisher Russell Mills Paul Grueser Alfred Roush Charles Grueser Becky Eddie

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