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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1961

Page

5

Will Attend Education Meetings In Ohio Education Events

The Northwestern Local School District of Meigs County will be represented at the Ohio School Boards Association Southwest Region meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Athens by George M. Dallas and Arnold Grate. Newly elected board members will take seats in January: Eugene Holliday, Carroll Pierce and Fay Sauer. Chester McNearney of the University of Akron will speak at the Friday affair in Columbus with Nicholas Seta of Cincinnati among the speakers at the Ohio Association of School Administrators annual meeting.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio School Boards Association Southwest University Center Athens George M. Dallas Arnold Grate Eugene Holliday Carroll Pierce Fay Sauer Chester McNearney College of Education University of Akron Dallas Columbus Ohio Associaton Deshler Hilton Hotel Nicholas Seta Cincinnati

Bennie Kauff Dies At 71

Bennie Kauff 71 of Columbus died at Grant Hospital in Columbus. He was a former center fielder for the New York Giants and a Giants scout for 22 years. He once worked for the John R. Lyman Co. A Pomeroy native, he was the son of the late William Kauff. Local survivors include an uncle George Kauff and two half brothers Donald and Earl Kauff of Pomeroy. Funeral services were held in Columbus.

Pomeroy Bennie Kauff Columbus Grant Hospital Kauff New York Giants John R. Lyman Co William Kauff George Kauff W. Main St Donald Earl Kauff

Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples

James Rodney Quivey age 20 and Connie Jo Slusher age 18 reside Shade. Ernest Ned Swindell age 19 of Shade Route 1 wed Sharon Rae Douglas age 18 of Albany Route 2.

James Rodney Quivey Connie Jo Slusher Shade Ernest Ned Swindell Sharon Rae Douglas Albany

McComases Host Holiday Dinner in Middleport

Mr and Mrs L W McComas entertained Sunday with a post Thanksgiving dinner at their Main Street home Attending were Carl Vanderhoof and children Floyd and Peggy of Waldo Opal Armstrong of Rutland I E Miller Mr and Mrs Doyle Miller Mr and Mrs David E Miller and Dianne McComas all of Middleport

Middleport L. W. McComas Main St Carl Vanderhoof Floyd and Peggy Waldo Opal Armstrong Rutland I. E. Miller Doyle Miller David E. Miller Dianne McComas

Christmas lawn trim plan at Heath Methodist Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship pledged 10 toward new Christmas decorations for Heath Methodist Church lawn at Sunday meeting in Middleport. Forrest Bachtel presided, pledges due by December 23, caroling planned after the candlelight Christmas Eve service, Barbara Jones gave the devotional, lesson by Michl Lloyd, attendance contest announced, snack supper before program.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Forrest Bachtel Barbara Jones Michl Lloyd

Credit Firm Files Suit in Meigs County Court

Allied Building Credit Inc of Columbus sues Burdell Black Warren Black Karl Kloes Mildred Kloes Helen Black and Esther Black for 2644.24 on a cognovit note in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The court also grants Thelma J Carpenter a divorce from Henry G Carpenter on extreme cruelty charges with custody of one minor child.

Pomeroy Meigs County

POMEROY Elect Officers At Cheshire Hall

Bricklayers Local Union 32 will elect officers at 8 Friday evening at the Cheshire hall. Financial Secretary Reino Lind urges all members to attend the election.

Pomeroy Bricklayers Local Union 32 Cheshire Reino Lind

Set Times Of Christmas Programs At Heath Church

Christmas activities at Heath Methodist Church include the children’s department program on Dec 17 at 7 p m and a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at the same hour. Afterward the youth group will hold a caroling party.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Commission On Education Children’s Department Raymon Konkright Beulah Hayes Nan Moore Bess Sanborn

Service Held For Mrs. Garnet Sherrow In Columbus

Funeral services for Mrs. Garnet Sherrow of Columbus were held at the O. R. Woodard Chapel with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. She is survived by her son George of Columbus and three sisters Ada Root Grace Johnson and German Heurich. Roots and Richard Root attended from Middleport along with others in Columbus.

Middleport Garnet Sherrow Columbus O. R. Woodard Greenlawn Sherrow George Ada Root Grace Johnson German Heurich Alamedes Calif Root Richard Root

Grandchildren Honored At Family Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Beards hosted a Sunday dinner at their home in Pomeroy to celebrate the birthdays of Pamela Evans and Scotty Beards. Attendees included James Beards and son Timmy of Flatwoods, Roy Evans and Jay of Washington D. H. , Ralph and Robert Pullins of Thurston, and the honored guests.

Pomeroy Rollin Beards Pamela Evans Scotty Beards James Beards Timmy Flatwoods Roy Evans Jay Washington, D. H Ralph Robert Pullins Thurston

Candie Jo Call Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Candie Jo Call daughter of Mr and Mrs James Call of Park Dr marked her fifth birthday with a party at home Saturday Mrs Dana Bradshaw great aunt baked the cake Friends and family attended including Kennath Pridemore Dale Mourning Christopher Walters and others who enjoyed games and refreshments.

Point Pleasant Candie Jo Call James Call Park Dr Dana Bradshaw Kennath Pridemore Dale Mourning Christopher Walters Marsha Chapman Stephanie Whalen Marty Jackson Carol Patterson Mike Burgess J. T. Holland Roberta Hite Stephen Hite Lance Call Kenneth Pridemore Maurice Mayes Tom Walters Robert Hite Candie Jo

Miss Thelma Grueser Admitted After Fall at Home

In Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Miss Thelma Grueser is a patient following a Saturday fall at her home. She became ill at work after the incident and was taken to the hospital from there.

Pomeroy Thelma Grueser Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Miss Grueser

Middleport Squad Takes Mrs. Riley to Holzer Hospital

The Middleport emergency squad answered a call at 6 10 p m Sunday to Mrs Ted Riley of Beech Street Gallipolis hospital care provided in an emergency vehicle to Holzer Hospital for treatment

Middleport Ted Riley Beech St

Middleport Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Returns

Middleport residents share family events and travel news. Larry and Terry Herndon returned home from tonsillectomies in Point Pleasant. Mrs. Guy Reynolds resumes teaching after two weeks’ illness, with substitution by Mrs. L. W. McComas. Thanksgiving visits include the Slaters and Ca bens of Athens, and George Slater’s family from Columbus. Additional items note visits to Mount Vernon, Springfield, Columbus, Bucyrus, Cincinnati, and Athens by local residents and relatives.

Larry Terry Herndon Robert Herndon Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant W. Va Guy Reynolds Middleport William Slater Susan Billy Fred Cabeen Athens Slater George Columbus

Graveside services for infant Carroll Pack held in Portland

Graveside services for Carroll Eugene Pack six months old son of Mr and Mrs James Okey Pack of Portland were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Silversville Cemetery Portland. Death attributed to pneumonia and a heart condition. Survived by parents a sister Karen and half sister Frieda Jane Strickland. Rev Richard Morgan officiated. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home.

Pomeroy Carroll Eugene Pack James Okey Pack Portland Holzer Hospital Silversville Karen Frieda Jane Strickland Richard Morgan Ewing

Recent Accidents Reported By Sheriff

Sheriff reports two highway accidents. Mrs. P A Williams of Dexter Route 1 pulled into G E Verigan of Carpenter in Salem Center causing minor damage. Alfred Lyons Jr of Racine lost control near Apple Grove and went over an embankment causing extensive vehicle damage.

Pomeroy Robert Hartenbach P. A. Williams Dexter Route 1 Salem Center G. E. Verigan Carpenter Alfred Lyons, Jr Racine Apple Grove

Entertain Club hosts Three-F Club at Baker Gordon home

The Entertain Club hosted the Three-F Club at Baker Gordon's home on Saturday evening. A 6:30 potluck dinner was served with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wickham, Miss Ada Hoskins, Asa Hoskins, Mrs. G. H. Parker and guest Miss Dora Wilson of Marietta staying with Mrs. Parker.

Pomeroy Baker Gordon Elmer Wickham Ada Hoskins Asa Hoskins G. H. Parker Dora Wilson Marietta Parker

Hostess at Eastern Star meeting in Pomeroy

Mrs Rollin Rad ford will be hostess Tuesday evening at 7 30 when the Past Matrons of Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star meet at the temple.

Pomeroy Rollin Radford Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star

Carnahans Announce Birth Of Daughter Janis Elizabeth

James Carnahan of near Racine announces the birth of a daughter Janis Elizabeth at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earl Shuler of Morning Star and Mr and Mrs Harold Carnahan of near Racine. Great grandparents are Mrs Elizabeth Vigar of Cleveland area and Henry Spencer of near Racine. The Carnahans also have a son James Anthony.

Grange Session Sets Thursday Meeting at Rock Springs Hall

County delegate Mrs. David Koblentz will report on the Ohio State Grange session at Rock Springs Grange meeting Thursday evening. Members are to bring or mail gifts for Athens State Hospital patients for Christmas.

Pomeroy David Koblentz Ohio State Grange Rock Springs Grange Athens State Hospital

Snake toy brags powerful appeal for a dollar

In a playful Community Corner item a vendor touts a squirmin g snake as a novelty gift for a dollar. The ad promises a Wielike action and a threatening tongue display to boost popularity, ending with a cheeky remark about money buying more.

Marilyn Turner to sing live on WLW at Congress

Marilyn Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Turner of Rutland has arrived in Chicago for the National 4 H Club Congress and will be heard live on WLW from 6 to 6 30 a m Wednesday. The Chicago honor could be a stepping stone in her career.

Marilyn Turner Wayne Turner Rutland Chicago Ill New York City Marilyn Miss Turner WLW

Junior Youth Held Meeting at Heath Methodist Church

A Middleport junior youth fellowship meeting Sunday evening at Heath Methodist Church featured a panel discussion led by counselor Mrs L W McComas. Participants included Kay Ault Brenda Sheila Toney Josephine Toney Sylvia Swanson Billy Davis Tommy Baker.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church L. W. McComas Kay Ault Brenda Sheila Josephine Toney Sylvia Swanson Billy Davis Tommy Baker John Ingels Rhonda Hysell Pat Archer McComas

Inspection Slated by Bosworth Council 46 Masons

Bosworth Council 46 Royal and Select Masons schedules annual inspection at 7:30 Wednesday evening at the temple Arch ie Swartz illustrious master announces work to be exemplified in the Royal Masters degree A 6 30 p m dinner precedes the meeting.

Pomeroy Bosworth Council Royal and Select Masons Temple Archie Swartz

Fire damages Laurel Cliff home under new kitchen addition

Extensive damages were reported to a newly added kitchen at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Gilmore on Laurel Cliff after a Saturday fire. Fire Chief Roy Reuter said the blaze likely started from wiring and no monetary loss amount is yet set.

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