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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1957

Page

3

Meigs County Farm Bureau proposes resolutions

Meigs County Farm Bureau officials released proposed resolutions for the annual meeting at Pom eroy Junior High School Auditorium at 8 p m Wednesday. Items urge more 4 H activity support and extensions, highway patrol presence, equitable school taxes, hardtop roads, anti littering, fair tax distribution, opposition to farm equipment titling, against reapportionment, and anti water pollution from strip mining.

Pomeroy Meigs County Farm Bureau Pomeroy Junior High School State Farm Bureau Meigs County Meigs

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Middleport residents report a busy weekend with Fran Reichart and friends at Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh West Virginia A contest won by the West Virginia team coached by Art Lewis. Frank Fugate underwent major surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. The Ginther family hosted and their daughter Vicki appeared in a Children’s Coronation Pageant in Columbus. Noah Haskins attended funeral services for her brother Cline Matthews. Dr. and Mrs. E R Keig returned to St Petersburg Florida after visiting Middleport friends.

Fran Reichart Vanadium Corporation Pittsburgh West Virginia Art Lewis Middleport Frank Fugate Holzer Hospital Gallipolis M. K. Fugate Athens Fugate William Childs Columbus Franklin Ginther Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium Ginther Vicki Noah Haskins Charles Ohio University Cline Matthews E. R. Keig Forrest Bachtel St. Petersburg Fla

Notice of Athens Co Agricultural Society Director Election

The Athens County Agricultural Society will hold its annual election of directors at Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds on December 7, 1957, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Members must file petitions signed by ten or more residents seven days before the election to be eligible. blank petitions available from Secretary Emory Allen.

Athens Co. Agricultural Society Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds Agricultural Society

Law Officials Arrest Six Here in Point Pleasant

Basil De Weese and James Leonard were arrested by the sheriff's department and state police on a charge of assault and battery. Bette Lee William Mayes and Rodman Forbush were arrested for being drunk by the city police. William Lee was arrested on three charges leaving the scene of an accident hazardous driving and not having an operator's license by the city police.

Point Pleasant Basil Deweese James Leonard Sheriff's Department Bette Lee William Mayes Rodman Forbush William Lee

Hogsett Youth Surrenders After Wreck At Vernon Ave

William Eldon See 19 of Hogsett turned himself in after a Saturday evening crash on Vernon Ave. He is charged with leaving the scene and driving without an operator's license. His car struck Samuel Jesse Juniper 18 of 22nd St quotes. Juniper was uninjured. Passengers Sylvia Devault and Janet Bonecutter both 14 suffered facial injuries and were treated and released.

Point Pleasant William Eldon See Hogsett See Janet Bonecutter Point Clinic

Mrs Sines Rites Planned for Tuesday in Leon

Mrs Rosella Sayre Sines of Leon died Saturday after a three month illness. She was born October 19 1886 in Mason County and lived most of her life in Leon. Survived by four daughters a son two sisters two brothers numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Leon Methodist Church with Rev Guy Harmon officiating and burial in Leon Cemetery. Friends may call at her home.

Point Pleasant Rosella Sayre Sines Leon Ella Hayman Mason County Sines Pythian Sisters Meigs Temple Middleport Hayman Pearl Burns Mary Burns Rebecca Walker East Liverpool Ohio Jones Lines Molly Thomas Hannah Ankrum Columbus Charles Sayre Cleve Sayre Cottageville Leon Methodist Church Guy Harmon

Officials Thank Voters For Approving Levy In Chauncey

Chauncey Dover Exempted Village Schools officials thank voters for passing the 2 mill levy. Supt. S L Darst says the move funds a strong school program and building upkeep and officials will merit the voters’ confidence.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Supt. S. L. Darst

Juniors Present Play at Point Pleasant High School

Point Pleasant Senior High School junior class will stage A Man Called Peter in the school gym on Nov 21 at 7 30 p m. Directors include Mrs Violet Gerlach and Mrs Judson Brake with Bette Parsons as student director and Connie Tooley as business manager.

Point Pleasant Peter Violet Gerlach Judson Brake Bette Parsons Connie Tooley Marjorie Huffman Annie Holley Maggie Keener Susan Reveal Mary Gaye Moore Janie Jordan Janie McGuffin

Lambda Chi Omega to Meet Tonight at Moose Home

The Lambda Chi Omega sorority will hold a meeting tonight at the Moose Home with Mrs. W. C. Gilmour presiding.

Point - Pleasant Lambda Chi Omega Moose Home W. C. Gilmour

Merger Plan Hearing Set for Western and Southern Life Insurance

The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company seeks approval for a merger with Guaranty Union Life Insurance Company of Beverly Hills, California. A hearing on the petition will be held by the Ohio Department of Insurance on November 27, 1957, at 10:00 A.M. in Columbus.

ATE Ohio Department OF Insuranco Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Western and Southern Life Insurance Comany Cincinnati Guaranty Union Life Insurance Company Beverly Hillis California Estern and Southern Life Insuranceompany Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio Revised Code of Ohio Fast Rich Street Columbus Arthur I. Vorys Insurance Department of Insurance

Band Boosters Meet Chauncey Dover

The Chauncey Dover Band Boosters plan a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the band room to discuss upcoming events and fundraisers.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Band Boosters

Two Men Pay Fines in Trimble Court

Charles Webb of Trimble paid a fine and costs totaling 18.80 in Mayor Richard Cary's court last week. James Russell of Trimble paid a fine and costs totaling 48.80 for disturbing the peace.

Trimble Charles Webb Richard Cary James Russell

Scout Training Course At Glouster School

Cub Scout training will be held at Glouster school this evening at 8. Charles Wolfe the district Scout Executive will conduct the course covering organization and achievements and a film. All parents with Cub Scout boys should attend this meeting.

Glouster Charles Wolfe Cub Scouts

Oakdale church service set for Tuesday with Rev Hood

Special services will be held at the Oakdale church Tuesday at 7 p.m. Rev Rodney Hood of Athens will be the speaker with music by the Oakdale choir and a solo by Rev Hood.

Glouster Oakdale Church Rodney Hood Athens Oakdale Choir Hood

Rothwell Club Meets at Alta Sweeney Home

Mrs. Alta Sweeney hosted the Rothwell Club meeting on Thursday with Mrs. Earl Morris directing. A $2 donation to the Red Cross was voted, and a holiday dinner is planned for December 6 with details to be announced. Mrs. Snedden won a prize. one guest attended.

Glouster Alta Sweeney Rothwell Earl Morris Salvation Army Carl Whaley Harry Flora Joe Wolfe Mary Johnston

N. T. Club Holds Meeting at Mae Wilson Home

The N. T. Club met at Mae Wilson’s Hollister home with 12 members present. The meeting was in charge of the host and headed by the club president.

N. T. Club Mae Wilson Hollister

Chit Chat Club Delays Meeting to November 19

The Chit Chat Club will meet November 19 at the home of Mrs. Ernest Vernon with Mrs. Cynthia Phil.

Ernest Vernon Cynthia Phil

Study Club Meeting Planned by Catholic Ladies

The Catholic Ladies Study Club will meet in the church hall Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Norbert W Johnston as hostess.

Catholic Ladies Study Club Church Hall Norbert W. Johnston

Glouster Garden Club Meets at Craft Home

The Glouster Garden Club will meet Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. W A Craft on Sprig Street.

Glouster Garden Club W. A. Craft Sprig Street

Loyal Daughters Class Meeting Postponed to Nov 20

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ has been postponed from November 13 to November 20. The venue will be announced later.

Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

New Non Surgical Pile Treatment by Bio-Dyne

Science reports a new healing substance called Bio-Dyne that reduces hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Results include noticeable shrinkage and statements of relief, available as Preparation H suppositories and ointment at druggists with a money back guarantee.

New York, NL Pat

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