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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1954

Page

3

Ex-Resident Dies at 84 in Pittsburgh

Nelsonville notice states Harry L. Wikwon 4 former resident died Sunday at his Pittsburgh home. Services and cremation will be in Pittsburgh with a Nelsonville funeral to follow Thursday at 2 p.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery. He once ran a sandwich shop in Pittsburgh after leaving Nelsonville 30 years ago and worked with Sunday Creek Coal Co. for years. Surviving: wife Carrie, daughters Lorena Davies of Macon Georgia and Ilo Hancock of Pittsburgh, son Buri of Pittsburgh, two grandchildren. Preceded by a brother and both parents.

Nelsonville Harry L. Wikwon Pittsburgh Green Lawn Cemetery M. Wentz Methodist Church Wilson Sunday Creek Coal Co Short St Josiah Emma B. Wilson Carrie Wilson Lorena Davies Macon Ilo Hancock Buri

Carnival Ride Incident Injures Hart Cheeseman

James H. Cheeseman of Nelsonville fractured his right ankle while helping to erect a carnival ride in motion at Mount St. Mary Hospital after emergency treatment. Don Smith Jr., seven, fell from a tree, breaking his right forearm and receiving a cast before discharge.

Nelsonville James H. Cheeseman Mount St. Mary Hospital Cheeseman Don Smith, Jr Don Smith

Naval officer Dr. Sowers to visit parents in Nelsonville

Dr. Robert Sowers, recently commissioned in the US Naval Medical Corps, will fly in from Long Beach California Thursday to spend a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sowers and his brother Jack at Monroe Street. After October 18 he will be stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California with his wife.

Nelsonville Robert Sowers Long Beach Calif Clarence Sowers Monroe St Jack Ohio University Sowers Naval Medical Corps Camp Pendleton Marine Base California

Robert Bumgardner Resigns as Fireman

Nelsonville notes the local fire department loses regular fireman Robert Bumgardner after four years with resignation effective October 1. George Godenschwager will fill the vacancy in a relief capacity until a permanent appointment is made.

Nelsonville Robert Bumgardner George Godenschwager

Tribe Plans Supper at Buckeye Building Hall

Kill Eagle Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men sponsors an oyster supper for members and prospective members at their hall in the Buckeye Building. Supper follows the lodge session which begins at 7 30 p m Friday.

Nelsonville — Kill

Repair Shop Moves In Nelsonville

W. J. Ted row has moved his shoe repair shop from Hocking Street to a room in the Hoodlet building on the same street former restaurant location.

Nelsonville W. J. Tedrow Hocking St

Gideon Roush Reunion and regional visits noted

Mrs Jessie Neigler and family attended the Gideon Roush Reunion at East Letart hosted by Early and Mildred Roush. Other entries record visits to Clifton West Virginia Akron Watertown and Charleston with various relatives and friends.

Racine Jessie Neigler Forest Ralph Neigler Bert House Henry Roush Mildred Gideon Roush Early Roush East Letart Lin Hart Dale Paula Clifton W. Va Larry Birch Akron Delos Thurber Midland Mich Stella Dickey Gordon Cowdery Washington D. H Wallace Weaver Jean Alkire Letart School Florence Circle Henry Richards East Liverpool Ward Richards San Pedro Calif Addie Philson Marietta Fanny Bebe Watertown Vern Watterson Wilbur Jones Springfield Junior Stewart Belle Walter Stewart Mabel Blakely Columbus Carrol Sayre

Funeral services for J I Clark scheduled

Funeral services for J I Clark 78 noted oil and gas man who died Monday morning will be held at 3 pm Wednesday at the Trevey funeral home. Friends may call.

Pomeroy J. I. Clark Trevey

Family Called Home as Mrs Boyd Ill in Holzer Hospital

The family of Mrs. Joe Boyd has been summoned to Middleport due to her serious illness. Mrs. Boyd is a patient in Holzer Hospital.

Middleport Joe Boyd

Nelsonville Grange Knighted by York Amesville Joint Meeting

Nelsonville York Grange 2436 met Friday at the Grange Hall with Master Elsie Weaver presiding. A joint installation for York and Amesville Granges is planned for Tuesday at Amesville. Leonard Prater resigns as secretary. Donald Gulley elected. Birthday song for Berniece McClain. Faye Howard readings. Halloween committee named Cleo Whitmore chair, Ruth Patton, Venice Brown, Leonard Prater, Bernice Cagg, Wanda Gulley. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Cagg, Mr and Mrs Raymond Case, and Mr and Mrs Roy Washburn.

York Grange Hall Elsie Weaver York and Amesville Leonard Prater Donald Gulley Berniece McClain Faye Howard Cleo Whitmore Ruth Patton Venice Brown Bernice Cagg Wanda Gulley Chester Cagg Columbus Grange Franklin County Raymond Case Trimble Grange

Hyperion Club Hosts Fall Luncheon With Y J Rhee Topic

The Hyperion Club held a 1 p.m. luncheon at Lake Hope Lodge viewing room with 21 members. Guest speaker Y J Rhee of Korea, an Ohio University economics student and Korean War veteran, spoke on Korea’s people industry and needs, followed by a round table discussion led by new president Mrs Harold Koker.

Hyperion Club Lake Hope Lodge Y. J. Rhee Korea Ohio University United States Harold Koker

Tea Guests From Nelsonville Attend Glouster Event

In Glouster on Sunday afternoon a tea hosted by Mrs. Lowell Burnell and Mrs. W. H. Wakefield drew guests from Nelsonville. Attendees included Mrs. Arley Fisk Mrs. Ralph Cox Mrs. E. J. Kessinger Mrs. F E. Bell Mrs. Philip Weller Mrs. C. L. Stout Miss Irma Wilson Mrs. R. A. Snackenberg Mrs. Wesley Hawk Miss Bertha Nixon and Mrs. Frank Mellinger.

Glouster Lowell Burnell W. H. Wakefield Burnell Nelsonville Arley Fisk Ralph Cox E. J. Kessinger FE. E. Bell Philip Weller C. L. Stout Irma Wilson R. A. Snackenberg Wesley Hawk Bertha Nixon Frank Mellinger

Twig Four Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Meets at Green Home

Twig four of the Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will hold its October meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Margaret Green 537 Poplar Street. The group met in September at the home of Mrs. Elien Workman in Athens.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at 7 30 P M

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m in the Legion building to discuss business and plan activities.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion

Brother Hood delegate returns from Miami Beach convention

Frank Anderson of this city returns from Miami Beach Florida where he attended a Brother Hood of Railroad Trainmen convention that meets every four years and has been in session for 32 days. Mr and Mrs C E Washburn visited Wooster with their son from Wednesday to Sunday.

Frank Anderson Miami Beach Fla Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen C. E. Washburn Wooster

Rutland Garden Club hosts fall feeding talk and party

The Rutland Garden Club met at Mrs. Carl Denison’s home with Mrs. Dulcie Riebel presiding. Theme was Fall Feeding for Spring Results. Members voted to buy evergreens to honor the Methodist Church lawn and enjoyed refreshments. Guests included Joyce Wolfe, Marilyn Turner, Linda Buck, Wanda Graham, Kate Rowley, Judy Chase’s birthday party attendees, and more as the group socialized after the talk.

Rutland Rutland Garden Club Carl Denison Dulcie Riebel Carl Miller Methodist Church Don Anderson Cecil Bolin Roy Biddle T. J. Chase Everett Colwell William Folen Blaine Giles Guy Larkins Web Hall P. A. Jiiden Cash Johnston George Lasher Russell Little Floyd Thomas Riebel Judy Chase Clarence Chase Joyce Wolfe Joan Rife Marilyn Turner Linda Buck Wanda Graham Sally Gilmore Kate Rowley Middleport Larry Joe Dugan Darrel Dugan Ronald Carson Doris Harrison Jerry Gene Schoonover Paul Walker Richard Dugan Rusty Little Alberta Snowden Janet Turner Emma Hysell Bonnie Wilt

Local Social Roundup From Oakland Area

Mrs. Robert Carson and sons Don and Nicky visited Mrs. Robert Linter. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Phillips of Logan stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Siders. Siders reported a past leg fracture from an accident. Wanda Mullins of Charleston visited Sue and Judy. Carlos Snowden family attended a birthday dinner for Mrs Snowden’s father Ernest Harrison. The Methodist Choir begins Christmas cantata rehearsal Thursday October 7. Judy Titus vacationed in Florida. Guy Mutchler planned Indiana visit with Mrs Mutchler to spend winter in Florida. Mary Ann Rupe spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Wayne Rupe. Betty Siders.

Robert Carson Don Nicky Robert Linter Stanley Phillips Logan Charles Siders Columbus Siders Wanda Mullins Charleston Sue Judy Carlos Snowden Snowden Ernest Harrison

Speeding Fine Assessed In Nelsonville Court

Nelsonville Ohio Wayne George of Columbus pleaded not guilty at arraignment for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. He was found guilty and fined 15 dollars plus costs. Wachenschwanzes of Deanville pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined 10 dollars and costs each. Robert M. Sheley of Glouster Route 3 forfeited a 15 dollar cash bond for unsafe operation in mayor's court.

Nelsonville Wayne George Columbus Earl Hilleary George William Wachenschwanz Jean Wachenschwanz Deanville Robert M. Sheley Glouster State Highway Patrol

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admissions

Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Edward Nelson of Logan and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Gary McBride of The Plains. Admitted patients include Sarah Lester Millfield Route 1 and Stephen Lee Mount Logan among others. discharges note Roger Vollmer Haydenville and Charlies Robinson Nelsonville.

Edward Nelson Logan Gary McBride the Plains Sarah Lester Millfield Stephen Lee Mount Stephen Huddy Nelsonville Charlies Weed Cleveland Gladys Colerick Painesville Emily Warren Deanville Mayme Robinson Murray City Oliver Love Logan James Cheeseman Roger Vollmer Haydenville Charlies Robinson

Fire Claims Two In Detroit Edgewater Park Ballroom Collapse

Two persons were reported killed in a fire at Detroit's Edgewater Park Ballroom during a charity dance as a wind driven rain storm raged. About 700 attendees fled without panic as part of the roof collapsed, trapping the victims. Damage is estimated at 250000 dollars.

Detroit Edgewater Park

Death of Roger Dean Miller Noted in Middleport

Mr and Mrs Marion Maguire of Mingo Junction called in Middleport after the death of Roger Dean Miller age 19 an employee of the General Machine Shop who apparently was electrocuted while working on a house construction site Saturday afternoon. The Maguires are siblings of the victim's mother Mrs Herbert Miller and will stay with Mrs Pearl Huggins during the visit.

Middleport Marion Maguire Mingo Junction Roger Dean Miller General Machine Shop Maguire Herbert Miller Maguires

Rummage Sale Planned by Nelsonville WSCS

Nelsonville Circle 4 of the WSCS Methodist Church announces a rummage sale this Saturday from 9 a m to noon. It will be held in the east side room of Hocking Street formerly used by Tedrow Shoe Repair. Call 952 or 335 W for item donations.

Nelsonville Circle 4 WSCS Methodist Church Hocking St Tedrow Shoe Repair

Wahama FFA Teams Compete in State Vo-Ag Contest

Wahama FFA sent six members to the State Vocational Agriculture judging contest at West Virginia University. Participants from Wahama included Danry Roush Letart Route 1 Danny Sayre New Haven Bill Parsons Letart Route 1 and livestock team members Jimmy Hoffman Eugene Roush and Larry King Letart Route 1. The group toured Morgantown campuses and farms. the winning team will represent the state at the national contests. Coach Joe Bailey accompanied the group.

New Haven Wahama Ffa West Virginia University’s College of Agriculture Wahama Danry David Roush Letart Danny Sayre Bill Parsons Jimmy Hoffman Eugene Roush Larry King Morgantown Joe Bailey

Clark family returns to Mansfield County from Philadelphia

Mr and Mrs Earl Mel Clark return from Philadelphia where Mel played for the Phillies. They will reside with Mrs Hallie Roush, Clark’s mother in law, in Mansfield County.

Earl Mel) Clark Philadelphia Mason County Clark Hallie Roush Mel Philadelphia Phillies

Engagement of Shirley Ann Grimm to Roland Karr

Mr and Mrs Otto Grimm of New Haven announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Roland Karr son of Mr and Mrs Otto Karr of Middleport Miss Grimm is a Wahama High School graduate who attended Mountain State College Parkersburg and is employed at Central Operating Co Mr Karr is a Middleport High School graduate who spent two years in the U S Marine Corps and also works for Central Operating Co The wedding is planned for late fall

Otto Grimm New Haven Shirley Ann Roland Karr Otto Karr Middleport Miss Grimm Wahama High School Mountain State College Parkersburg the Central Mr. Karr Middleport High School U. S. Marine Corps The Central Operating Co

Man Held for Probe Of Bad Check

Lawrence R Ellis 28 of Akron bound over to the grand jury under 400 bond on a fraudulent check charge filed by Sheriff Charles Runcell. Other hearings include Thomas Anderson 23 Rutland fined 5 dollars and costs on assault and battery. Vergil C Booten 31 Route 1 Gallipolis sentenced to three days in jail and 100 dollar fine on intoxication charges. Oltie Price 36 Rutland fined 5 dollars and costs on intoxication charges.

Pomeroy Lawrence R Ellis Akron Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Charles Runcell Thomas Anderson Rutland Vergil C. Booten Route 1 Gallipolis Gerald Reuter Booten Shenang Springs Oltie Price Peoples’ Court

Agent Recognized For 25 Year Service

In Portmouth Marvin Kelly was honored for 25 years of service by Prudential Life Insurance at a Saturday meeting in its main offices. Mrs Kelly, who wrote an original poem read aloud by Marvin Kelly, attended with her husband.

Middleport Prudential Life Insurance Company Marvin Kelly

Sgt Mildred Baum Returns From Europe

Sgt Mildred Baum arrives in New York City after three years in Germany with the U S Army Corps. Her brother Delmar G Baum of Chester says she is expected to arrive here this week.

Pomeroy Mildred Baum New York City Germany U.S. Women's Army Corps Delmar G. Baum Chester Sgt. Baum

Youth Loses Bid for Reckless Driving Fine

Bobby Lee Allen, 18, of Deanville, was fined 13.70 dollars by Mayor Floyd Sutff after pleading guilty to reckless driving. He drove into the car of Grace Donoghue, a local schoolteacher, damaging her deck door while parked at her curbside home.

Murray City Bobby Lee Allen Deanville Floyd Sutff Marshal F W. Keeton Allen Grace Donoghue

Rink Opens With New Maple Floor Weekend

Nelsonville Rollercade unveils a maple floor and will open to the public Saturday afternoon. Operator Russell Anders announces the rink at 705 Chestnut Street with entrance from Canal Street.

Nelsonville Russell Anders Chestnut St Canal St

Atheny Presbytery Holds District Meeting at First Church

NELSONVILLE The annual district meeting of Atheny Presbytery will convene at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 10 am. A luncheon will be served at noon. The session is under the charge of Presbyterial officers.

Nelsonville Atheny First Presbyterian Church

Friendly Garden club hosts hostess assist day in Coolville

In Coolville the Friendly Garden club meets Friday with Mra Rachel Harpold assisting as hostess. Troy Grange elected new officers Tuesday night and named Elia Clark master Franklin Washburn overseer Norma Brandeberry lecturer Blake Weaver steward Otis Allen assistant steward Nellie Swisher chaplain W R Clark treasurer Mary Lois Allen financial secretary Linda Shanks recording secretary 5S W Dodd gatekeeper Lizzie Clark Ceres Dorcie Workman Pomona Anna Mae Washburn Flora Virginia McCoy lady assistant steward G O Shanks legislative agent Margaret Cook trustee. Third and fourth degree work was conferred on three candidates. New officers will be installed at the next meeting.

Troy Grange Elia Clark Franklin Washburn Norma Brandeberry Blake Weaver Otis Allen Nellie Swisher W. R. Clark Mary Lois Allen Linda Shanks W. Dodd Lizzie Clark Ceres Dorcie Workman Pomona Anna Mae Washburn Flora Virginia McCoy G. O. Shanks Margaret Cook

Bethel WSCS Hosts Potluck at McCoy Home

Members and families of Bethel WSCS gathered for a community potluck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs Howard McCoy. Attendees included Roy Gordon. Wilbur Warner and daughter Mariene. Florence Gillilan. Paul Baker and children Sammy Tommy Becky. Bill Baker. Virginia Parr. Mary Reed. Mary Calloway. Mabel Hopkins and sons Jerry Larry Davey. Art Marshall and son Lowell. and Mr. and Mrs Howard McCoy and son.

Bethel Wscs Howard McCoy Roy Gordon Wilbur Warner Mariene Florence Gillilan Paul Baker Sammy Tommy Becky Bill Baker Virginia Parr Mary Reed Mary Calloway Mabel Hopkins Jerry Larry Davey Art Marshall Lowell

Local Residents Attend Church Events and Family News

Mrs James Parrhase returned home after visiting Cairo Nutter Farm and Park ersburg and attended the Nutter Farm Methodist Church homecoming. Mr and Mrs Robert Reed have returned from Pope Air Force Base and Reed joins Belpre High School faculty. James Allen Parr stationed at Camp Gordon after attending Ohio University. Members from Bethel WSCS attended World Day of Prayer with Long Bottom WSCS. Charlies Wilfong and Delores Sams announce birth of Alda Darlene at Sheltering Arms Athens. Ale Dean Ferrell returns to Keesler AFB after 20 day leave. visited Columbus and Barberton.

James Parrhase Cairo Nutter Farm Parkersburg Nutter Farm Methodist Church Robert Reed Pope Air Force Base N.C Reed Belpre High School James Allen Parr Ohio Long Bottom Mary Reed Nellie Baker Wynona Marshall Mabel Hopkins Noma Schul Virginia McCoy Estelle Baker Beckey Florence Gillilan Dorothy Warner Virginia Parr Charlies Wilfong Delores Sams Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Alda Darlene Murray City Ale Dean & Ferrell Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss Floyd Ferrell Columbus Barberton Melvin Sweary California Sweazy Bert Sweary Melvin Lanning Mr. Lanning Rolland Campbell Zanesville Nancy Withem Near Gilouster Kay Suzanne Elizabeth Swyers Edward Ley Dale Swyers Ley Quinten Quinn John Antle Howard Guess Ricky Lea Dale Reynolds Toledo Viola Reynolds Raymond Fuston Spening & Sey Geer Reynolds Tack Cook Ana Tia

Rocksprings Grange Plans Booster Night Event

Rocksprings Grange will observe Booster Night at a public meeting in Grange Hall with a program hour. Members also plan a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Grover and Mr and Mrs Richard Gali, recent newlyweds, following the program hour.

Pomeroy — Rocksprings Grange Grange Hal Grange Kenneth Grover Richard Gali

Weiss County Resident Dies

Mra Rosetta Wheeler aged 58 died Tuesday morning at her home on Pomeroy Star Route after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband John two daughters Elizabeth and Mra Evelyn Foss of Canton three sons Gilbert of Canton John and Pete of Columbus two sisters Mrs Robert Laudermill of Pomeroy and Mra Lewis Walker of Mineraville. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at the Ewing funeral home with friends welcome to call at any time.

Pomeroy Mra Rosetta Wheeler Pomeroy Star Route John Elizabeth Mra Evelyn Foss Canton Gilbert Pete Columbus Robert Laudermill Lewis Walker Mineraville Ewing Funeral Home

Meigs County Land Transfers

A series of transmission transfers recorded in Meigs County include Van Johnson administrator of Cora EF Johnson deceased transferring 12 acres in Syracuse to Van Johnson. Ellen Sayre transferring 16.62 acres in Letart Township to Albert Hill Jr. and multiple deeds of Salisbury Township and Olive Township among Mulford Coleman Webb Taggart and others. Additional transfers cover 60 acres to Luther Coleman in Salisbury Township and several 45 acre lots in Lebanon Township among Taggart Hoback Hudson and Hudson families.

van Johnson Cora EF. Johnson Syracuse Ellen Sayre Albert Hill, Jr Letart Township John W. Mulford Helen L. Mulford Luther Coleman Pearl Coleman Salisbury Township D. N. Mulford Thelms Mulford Ray Clark Lucille Clark A. H. Curtis Hazel M. Curtis E. E. Buffington Olive Township Wesley Howe Webb Adele V. Webb Pomeroy Cumberland Martin Lane Lillie Cottrill Rosa Lynch Charles G. Love Calvin G Love Nelile Russell FE. J. Love Middleport Margaret Archer George B. Hudson Regina M. Hudson J. Dwight Hoback Lala Taggart Lebanon Township J. Dwight Hobeck Sarah F Hoback FE. O. Taggart Laila Taggart Mamie Miller Bart Miller Letart Della Ruth Delmar V. Osborn Olive M. Osborn Laura EF. Ruth H M. Ruth

Marriage Licenses for Harry E Clark and Joann Spencer

Two marriage licenses issued for Harry E Clark 21 of Pome Route L and Joann Spencer. James Chadwick 24 of Puctid and Edith Shaffer 19 of Dexter.

Harry E. Clark Joann Spencer Pomeroy James Chadwick Edith Shaffer Dexter

Nelsonville Association to Meet at High School

The Nelson Ville Athletic Association will meet today at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. President Max Barber invites any interested person to be present.

Nelsonville Nelson Ville Athletic Association Max Barber

Parking Meter Receipts Total £.43 Reported by Chief Wolfe

Chief of Police Walter E. Wolfe announced that parking meter receipts for the past week's collection period totaled $243.50. The report highlights the revenue intake from downtown meters and quotes the police chief on the efficiency of meter collections.

Walter E. Wolfe

Road Grader Purchase Approved by County Board

Lebanon Township Trustees won permission to buy a motor grader for road work with a price cap of 11 500 dollars. Meigs County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase during a special session at the courthouse. Attending were Dan Hartinger Harry W. Craig and Roy Proffity. A 100 dollar transfer moved from the emergency fund to the rabies treatment fund.

Dan C. Hartinger Harry W. Craig Roy Proffity

Meigs Elections Office Open for Absentees

The Meigs County Board of Elections office will be open 1 to 4 p.m. daily for absentee and disabled voting until the November election. Absentee voting began Monday and residents may also schedule evening appointments by calling 246-M. Seven service members have already voted.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Re-Enlists in Army Pomeroy Sergeant Clark Re-Enlists

Harold FE Clark son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Clark of Pomeroy re enlisted in the Regular Army at Fort Carson Colorado He is a platoon sergeant in Headquarters Company Mountain and Cold Weather Training Command and a Korean War veteran.

Pomeroy Harold FE. Clark Herbert Clark Fort Carson Colo Clark The Mountain and Cold Weather Training Command

Pomroy Lodge to Meet Before James J Clark Rites

Pom eroy Lodge 14 F and AM will meet at 7 this evening at the Masonic Temple before conducting funeral services for the late James J Clark at the Trevey funeral home announced Ted Reed Sr worshipful master.

Pomeroy Masonic Temple James J. Clark Trevey Ted Reed

Community Notables Attend Wedding and Visit Relations

Middleport residents from the Midllaport society and families from Louisville Covington and Cincinnati gathered for a wedding anniversary in Weert Cobumrna. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Lockhourne Mr and Mrs Carl Brannan and Mra S O Mygatt. Hospital visits followed as relatives aided injured family members.

Hfe Richards Rawlings George Lockhourne Mra Frye S . Mabel Mysell Fink Aren Frye Weert Coblurmna S O Mygatt Cincinnati Bertha Archer Carl Brannan Clarksburg Clarence Brannan Oscar Workman Geovee Port Agnes Lift Holer Hospital den Price Hotter Hospital Glenn Woote Fast Liverpool Jarement F Hoyt Viewtala Posceti Bradbury Coriery

Dinner honors James White on birthday at Middleport

Mr and Mrs James White hosted their son Judson White and his wife for dinner in Middleport. The occasion celebrated James White's birthday with a decorated cake as the dessert feature.

Middleport James White Indaw Judson White

Local Social Notes Include Hospital Visits and Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Arnold Hayes and son Bob a Middleport High junior visited Meigs General Hospital for an appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Marvin Kelly and Curtis Kelly together with Mary Ann visited in Welleton. Mrs Charlies Beach of Can and Mrs Leo Searles near Columbus awaited surgery. Kate traveled to Jackson for a visit. Mrs Lewis attended the Rickman reception at Mt Moriah Church. Arnold Richards and Patricia Ann visited in Columbus. Mix Richards a 1964 MHS graduate is employed.

Roy Washburn Erol Friedrich, Jr Stephen Ocean Side William Friedrich Friedrich Washington St Hubert Mender Virgene Carpenter Mary E. Barnett Columbus Betty Johnson Grand Chapter Ohio Order of the Eastern Star First Baptist Church E. Broad St Virginia Dew Nelsonville Arnold Hayes Bob Middleport High School Meigs General Hospital Marvin Kelly Curtis Kelly Mary Ann Welleton Leo Searles Columbus Hospital L. D. Hartinger Kathryn Poindexter Mr. Kated Jackson Lewis Rickman Mt Moriah Church Arnold Richards Patricia Ann Mix Richards MHS

Montgomery Fined and Jailed in Weekend Court

Scott Montgomery, known as Mr. Pomeroy, was fined $190 and given a three day jail sentence in Mayor BEF Robinsons court. The charges stem from driving while intoxicated reported by Patrolman Franklin D. Hudson.

Pomeroy Scott Montgomery Coats Bef Robinson Franklin D. Hudson Montgomery

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