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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

2

Manning Roush Birthday Party Honors Pomeroy Youth

Pomeroy residents hosted Manning Roush’s fourteenth birthday with games and a homemade ice cream cake. Attendees included Nancy Jacobs Donald Yeager Donna Wildermuth Thomas Roush Larry Smoak Janie Scott Janice Roush Carolyn Roush Margaret Stace Brenda Miller Marylin Grueser Paul Amberger and Rachel Roush. Manning received many gifts from friends.CONDONS VISIT POMEROY Mrs Ed H Condon and daughter Mercedes and Miss Thelma Wildermuth were Columbus visitors Sunday.

Pomeroy Ed H. Condon Mercedes Thelma Wildermuth Columbus

Driver Involved Crash Severely Injures at Shamrock Restaurant

A car crashed into the Shamrock Restaurant near the Pomeroy-Mason bridge at 12 40 Sunday morning injuring Charles Reed 21 brain concussion and Wilbur VanMeter 23 with minor injuries. Reed and VanMeter from Jerseyville were taken to Meigs General Hospital. The car crossed the highway and driveway smashing through the restaurant front tearing out a stop sign and throwing chairs and tables. Owners Hartenbach said eight people had been in the restaurant moments before. No charges filed against Reed and VanMeter.

Pomeroy Shamrock Restaurant Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Charles Reed Wilbur VanMeter Meigs General Hospital VanMeter Russell Bailey Reed George Hartenbach Hartenbach Bailey van Meter Jerseyville Guysville

Auction Aids Meigs County Restroom Project

Public auction sponsored by the Farm Bureau and Meigs County groups raised about $600 for the Meigs County restroom project. Miss Jessie Saunders chaired the sale with Brownie Wood as auctioneer, running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Home Council Home Demonstration Council Home Economics Committees Meigs County

Services Set For Lee Infant

Funeral services for Gene Autrey Lee seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lee Jr were to be held this morning at the Rawlings Coats funeral home with interment at River View Cemetery Dr Homer G McMillen to officiate The baby died at Meigs General Hospital Saturday evening after a several days illness Parents are Mr and Mrs Walter Lee Jr and grandparents are Willis Harper of Pomeroy Mrs Blanche Harper of Middleport Mr and Mrs Walter Lee of Kingsbury

Middleport Gene Autrey Lee Walter Lee

Hadacol claims relief for indigestion and nerves

Mrs. Margaret Blair of Evansville credits Hadacol with easing daily chores and improving sleep after deficiencies in vitamins B1 B2 and niacin iron. The ad promotes Hadacol as a cure for indigestion nervousness and run down condition with trial and large bottles available at drugstores.

Margaret Blair D. East Oregon St Evansville Ind Adv The LeBlanc Corporation

Straight A student earns $200 Messenger Scholarship

Marilyn Swatzel, 18, of Pomeroy is one of four high school graduates headed to Ohio University this fall on a Messenger Scholarship. She has a straight A average, plays saxophone and oboe, majors in instrumental music, and must maintain a 3.5 college GPA to keep the $200 award.

Marilyn Swatzel Pomeroy Ohio University Miss Swatzel Miss Swatzer

Pomeroy Social Notes Hosts WSCS Groups

Mrs. Leslie Ruth hosted Tuppers Plains and Joppa WSCS groups at her Reedsville home. A Health theme program was given by Mrs. Charles Barr. Mrs. Harold Brannan led the Joppa business session. A cake marked the WSCS 10th anniversary and a luncheon followed for numerous members and guests including Rev. John Venzia and Helen Kibble.

Reedsville Leslie Ruth Tuppers Plains Joppa WSCS Charles Barr Harold Brannan R. V. Wetherman Ruth Helen Kibble L. I. Keller Estelle Baker Rebecca Mary Nichols Anna Calloway Gertrude Hoffman Lillie Thomas Laura Ruth John Venzia Reedieville Elma Dye Alice Barr Metta Benedum Opal Tarris Lavina Brannan Elleen Jopna

Meigs County Land Transfers Prompt Local Deeds

A series of land transfer records in Meigs County shows Kenneth L. Finley and Vivian M. Finley selling Lot 3 in Pomeroy to John A. Lengen and Agnes Lengen. Multiple parcels exchange hands in Orange Township, Racine, Letart, and Middleport involving numerous buyers and sellers including Beulah W. Darby, Doris F. Greuser, John W. Fisher, Violet I. Fisher, Woodrow Wilson, Garnet Wilson, Paul Rife, Norma Jean Rife, Elza B. Wilson, Irene Wilson, Edward W. Sears, Harold M. Brown, Anna Katherine Brown, Frederick W. Schroath, Alfred W. Schroath, Mildred Feeney, Ohio Fuel Gas Co., Dayton Thomas, Mrs. PD. E. Thomas, Clayton Stahl and J. B. O'Brien as administrator transferring Minnie Koenig estate to Charles Russell.

Kenneth L. Finley Vivian M. Finley John A. Lengen Agnes Lengen Pomeroy Clyde V, Watson Ray MM, Riggs Mary G. Riggs Orange Township Karl E., Greuser Doris F. Greuser Racine Karl E. ._ Greveser Torix F. Greuser Beulah W. Darby Kar Greuser John W. Fisher Violet I. Fisher Woodrow Wilson Garnet Wilson Letart Gus Wise Carrie B. Wise Paul Rife Norma Jean Rife Elza B. Wilson Irene Wilson Edward W. Sears Harold M. Brown Anna Katherine Brown Frederick W. Schroath Alfred W. Schroath Mildred Feeney Ohio Fuel Gas Co Middleport Dayton Thomas PD. E. Thomas Clayton Stahl Salisbury J. B. O'Brien Minnie Koenig Charles Russell Chester ‘Township

J. K. Smith Funeral Services Arranged By Masons

Middleport mourners attend for John K. Smith 685. Pallbearers named C. M. Baker Hank Young W. F. Harris Lewis Reibel R. C. Meadows and C. F. Smith of Clifton. Masonic services held Friday night. Relatives and friends from Cleveland Erie Akron Chicago Huntington Barboursville Nitro Kanawha City Dunbar Poca Point Pleasant and Richmond attended or were listed. The John K. Smiths Jr. head to Akron with Mrs. J. K. Smith.

Middleport C. M. Baker Hank Young W. F. Harris Lewis Reibel R. C. Meadows C. F. Smith Clifton John K. Smith Homer G. McMillen Charles Bing Judy Cleveland N. F. Harman Erie, Pa John K. Smith, Jr J. McKee Fleenor Akron Neil S. Lyman Chicago F. B. Knopp F. L. Knopp R. G. Withrow Joe Gorman Senett Burdette James Trent John Dixon W. Va Henry Peyton Poca Helen Page Kanawha City Greeley Kelly Nitro Austin Johnson J. O. Knopp Point Pleasant Olan Thaxton Ed Thaxton Letart George Spackey Floyd Duffy C. H. Duffy Logan Harman Beulah Lee Smith Erie John K. Smiths Smith J. K. Smith

Rites Held Sunday For Mrs Stevens

Middleport funeral services for Mrs. James Stevens were at Rawlings Coats with burial at Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers included J. L. Cunningham and Robert Harris. Attending groups were Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors Daughters of America and the GIA. Relatives from Chicago Fostoria Columbus Albany Rutland and Dexter attended.

Middleport James Stevens Robert Harris J. H. Grate Lee Roush Charles Bennett Hugh McCoy Rawlings-Coats Riverview Cemetery Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors Daughters of America GIA Stevens Jessie Stevens James and Willam Chicago Robert Long Fostoria Charles McHattie Carl Columbus Albany Rutland Dexter

Hospital Files Suit For 3250.75 Judgment

Meigs General Hospital filed suit Saturday in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Delmar Hawley seeking a judgment of 250.75 with 6 percent interest.

Pomeroy Meigs County Meigs General Hospital, Inc Delmar Hawley

H. A. Cole Arrested on Bad Check Charge

H A Cole of Tuppers Plains was arrested by Constable Ross Evans in Pomeroy MH after allegedly passing bad checks. He was released on bond in Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples court Saturday.

Pomeroy MH. A. Cole Tuppers Plains Justice of the Peace Percy People's Court Ross Evans

Four Men Arrested by Village Police in Weekend

POMEROY four men were arrested Saturday by village police. They are Joe Hysell of Pomeroy facing intoxication charges, Emil Elliot of New Haven WVa intoxication, John Jeffers of Pomeroy intoxication, and William Campbell held for investigation.

Pomeroy Joe Hysell Emil Elliot New Haven W. Va John Jeffers William Campbell

Death of Middleport man Winegar noted in Charleston

Harrison Winegar 61 died at Charleston General Hospital Sunday morning. A former New York Central Railroad timekeeper at Hobson, he later worked as a hotel clerk in Charleston. Survived by wife Zella and three children Frank Ferne and Dorothy. Body to Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with viewing after Tuesday. services Wednesday afternoon.

Middleport Frank Ida. Winegar Cheshire Winegar Zella Winegar Atlanta, Ga Ferne Akron Dorothy Detroit Rawlings - Coats Funeral Home

Mrs. Clara Lockland Dies Sunday Morning in Wisconsin

Mrs. Clara H. Lockland aged dies in Racine at her daughter Mrs. George Simpson home. Survived by son Thomas S. Lockland four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 6:30 p.m. at Simpson residence with call time prior. Body to Georgetown Pa for 3 p.m. services and burial in Georgetown Cemetery.

Pomeroy Clara H. Lockland George Simpson Racine Simpson Thomas S Lockland Georgetown

Car Crash on Middleport Hill Leaves Two Injured

Two men escaped with minor injuries after a car left the highway on Middleport Hill, struck a berm, swerved, and hit a telephone pole. John Van Gundy of Columbus picked up Sam Hale, both en route to Rutland. The vehicle overturned, breaking the pole into three sections and damaging fenders and a door.

Middleport Middleport Hill John van Gundy Columbus Rutland Sam Hale Gundy

Damages Estimated in Auto Incident No Charges Filed

Damages were estimated at 100 dollars to the Gordon car and 25 dollars to the Nichols automobile. No charges were filed.

Gordon Nichols

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Condons Meigs Lee Straight A Pomeroy Social Notes Masons Mrs. Stevens H. A. Cole Iue Luxury” Brand Stark’'S Pharmacy Agency Walgr” Drug Store Walgreen Ade Olafsen Aytinal EPSOM Aspirin CPI Orlis Addic Lan Sas Leon Laraine TYSON Ron CEN Gol DEN Shorelawn Stationery Mr. Winegar Charleston Clara Lockland Chester C. L. Nichols Orlando Fla L. Gordon Huntington
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