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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1954

Page

2

Auto plunge kills Meigs County man near Tuppers Plains

Chester Newlan 37 of Long Bottom dies when car loses control on Way toward Route 7, plunging 125 feet over embankment into a creek. Investigators seek driver among two companions, with Sheriff and Coroner noting fatal neck break and alcohol involvement. Newlan survived by family. funeral set at Long Bottom Methodist Church with Sandy Hill Cemetery burial.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Chester Newlan Long Bottom Newlan Meigs County Charles Russell Route 7 Massell Russell Lula Newlan Fred Clifford Edwin Pataskall Wilda Sraith Stillville Kaw Ruth Powell Portland Nellie Connolly Ltart Falls Jane Griffith Reedsville Arbaugh Long Bottom Methodist Church Sandy Hill Cemetery

Karen Little Rites Conducted at Grave

Graveside services for Karen Little infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Cuba Little were held this afternoon at Cheshire Chanel Cemetery. The baby born Sunday morning at Meigs General Hospital is survived by the parents two brothers Kenneth and Donald at home a grandfather George Durst Cheshire and a grandmother Lena Littie Cheshire.

Mindleport Karen Cuba Little Cheshire Chanel Itt Meigs General Hospital Cheshire Kenneth Donald George Durst Cheshire Lena Litdie

Picture of Tillett brothers featured in Columbus ad

Tom and Barry Tillett of Akron grandsons of Mr and Mrs Max Sanhorn of Middleport were pictured in an advertisement in a Columbus newspaper Sundry. The boys are frequent visitors in Middleport.

Middleport Tom Barry Tillett Akron Max Sanhorn Columbus Sundry

Famous Trichologist Demonstrates Hair Treatment in Athens

An internationally known trichologist, D. Russell Collins, says 15 scalp disorders cause most hair loss and offers a 30 day money back guarantee. Public examinations are free and private. specialists tour U.S. cities to promote home treatment with no cure all claims.

Oklahoma City D. Russell Collins The Collins Hair and Scalp Experts, Inc Josephair Collins Collins Firm United States M. C. Stanley Berry Hotel Athens Ohio First Nat'l, Bank and Trust Co Oklahoma Advy

Christmas Seal Letters Sent To Meigs Countians

Meigs County residents are receiving Christmas Seal letters from the Midport area urging support for tuberculosis control. The Meigs Tuberculosis Association highlights past programs, current needs, and the 1955 budget while stressing the impact of TB on local families and the goal of early case finding and public education.

Meigs Meigs County Wayne Ginbeets Tuberculosis Association Health Department National Tuberculosis Association Meigs General Hospital TB Association Iealth Gibbons

Middleport WCTU to Meet Friday in Hamilton Home

The Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. W D Hamilton on South Third Avenue. Nearby items note Harold Woodfield elected president of Heath Methodist Church’s Men's Bible Class, with officers Dennis Hewes Richard Chambers and Charles Mecklhinny, and J B Miller as veteran teacher. Other local social notes mention a seventh birthday party hosted by Mrs Owen Bratton for son Michael, with numerous guests and turkey decor, plus fifth and other birthday celebrations and visits among residents including Maude Taylor, the McElhinny family, and Mrs Mugridge recovering from eye surgery.

WCTU Middleport Women's Christian Temperance Union W. D. Hamilton Hamilton and South Third Avenue Harold Woodfield Heath Methodist Church Dennis ‘Hews Richard Chambers Charles Mecklhinny J. B. Miller Owen Bratton Michael Diane Criswell Christine Bahr Diana VanCooney Virginia Fife Larry Gladwell David Jenkins Sandra Bunce Tammy Blaine Celesta Ault Cheryl Fife Linda Daniel Asa Suzanne Bradbury David Covert Narsa Frost Kim Neal Jimmy Hackett Conenie Sue Bobo Michael Archer Joy Boggs Neda K. Hall Diana Criswell Johnny Hood Maude Taylor Lewis Mikel Gallipolis J. E. Smith Hazel van Cooney Eva T. Struble Logan Kenneth MccElhinny Bradbury Sally Schaal Chillicothe E. S. Schaal Robert Durst Richard C. E. Bell Columbus L. A. Bangerter Zanesville Louise Mugridge Bangerter McAdow Bethesda Hospital Mugridge Joe Wesel Marietta Clarence Cline Helen Fred Hulda Klein

Family Day Observed At Church

A Sunday observance at First Presbyterian Church featured the Mildport event with Rev Howard Suppert leading. Deacons delivered gifts to 18 county infirmary residents including hand-made taprons and socks while nine county home children joined the church school service and sang. The Junior choir performed and new members were welcomed at morning service, including Robert Russell Grayland and family and the Senior Westminster Youth Fellowship counselor Mrs Judson White.

Mildleport First Presbyterian Church Miniser Howard Lillian Steiff Phyllis Joachim Farie Erlewine Judson White Lewis H. Sauer Dwight Wallace and Sons Harold Sauer James Sullivan Floyd Carmack Minnie Erlewine Marine Erlewine Lucy Gregg Robert Russell Grayland Robert Russell Chester Land Westminster Judson, White

PTA Hears Patrolman On Driving

State Highway Patrolman W. R. Davis spoke at Letart Falls PTA on driving manners and teacher driven driver training in county high schools. He linked training to sportsmanship and cited speed as a major accident cause. The group’s minstrel fundraiser netted a profit and under construction lunchroom was announced along with volunteer needs.

Pomeroy W. R. Davis Tthe Letart Falls Pta Davis Kathryn Craw Big Bend Crow

Pomeroy Social Notes Christmas Plans In Local Parties

Pomeroy reports show Three-F Club Christmas party planning at Mrs. Parker’s home with a large dinner and social. Twin City Card Club hosted by Bernice Darst with 500 as main game and prizes. Third Friday Club hosted by Mrs. William Hines discussed Thanksgiving gifts, helped a needy family, and enjoyed prizes and refreshments. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Meinharts, Baxters, and Saddlers, with weekend and travel details noted.

Pomeroy Parker Mulserry Glenn Smith David Ann Donald Ada Hoskins Asa Hoskins Baker Gordon Emil Ball Lucy Dibbs Bernice Darst Twin City Clelend Heines Kate Eberspach Bentz Wolfe Addie Grueser Grover Erb Albert Ebersbach

Auxiliary Hears Reports at Grace Church Meeting

The Grace Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs. Fred Crow Jr. home in Syracuse. Grace Horton led devotions. Mrs. W P Lochary spoke on Haiti Island missions and the world council of churches and reported on a Southern Ohio regional meeting. Mrs. Kress reviewed God and the City.

Worthy matrons of Eastern Star hold school in Maxbury

Denzil Gorgiein attended a school of instruction for worthy matrons of the Order of Eastern Star in Maxbury on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Gr. and son Stephen of Columb were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Bert Grimm and Mr and Mrs Drayton Phillips on Wednesday and Thursday.

Denzil Gorgiein Maxbury Order of Eastern Star Robert Gr.andson Stephen Columb Bert Grimm Drayton Phillips

Itching Skin Relief Sold by Pharmacies Nationwide

A quick relief for itchy skin promotes calm and soothing effects with a stainless penetrating formula. The advertisement claims fast cooling action and broad availability in drug stores, touting inexpensive price and consumer satisfaction.

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