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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
9
A Pomeroy juvenile received a knife wound to the side during an on street argument among four youths on Main Street. The wounded boy was treated at Meigs General Hospital and discharged. Meigs Juvenile Officer Hill was notified to investigate.
Middleport Literary Club met at Racine to outline year programs. Mrs. Emerson Jones reported new officers: secretary Mrs. Bruce Lloyd, vice president Mrs. George Dallas, treasurer Mrs. Roger Morgan. Mrs. O P Klein reviewed Anybodys Spring, and Mrs. William Bradford discussed two stories from Adventure in Modern Literature.
George Hoeflich Pomeroy underwent major surgery Wednesday at Meigs General Hospital. His condition is reported as satisfactory.
The Loyal Pals Class of the Middleport Church of Christ met Tuesday evening with theme The Last Rose of Summer. Mrs Louelle Jenkin son arranged decorations and refreshments. Miniature pink rose broaches were given as favors. Miss Mabel Hysell won the traveling prize donated by Miss Frances Roush. President Mrs Guy Reynolds led the business session noting a contribution from former member Mrs Lada Quivey of Athens. Additional attendees included Mrs Edgar Reynolds Miss Nina Russell Mrs Grace Pratt Mrs Thelma Pratt and Miss Mildred Hawley.
Bernard Fultz Meigs County prosecuting attorney will discuss Strengthening the Home at the Pomeroy Elementary PTA meeting at 7 30 Monday evening at the school A representative will speak on the .65 mill levy to aid county tuberculosis patients Refreshment chairmen include Mrs Edwin Wehring Mrs Victor Young Mrs Edward Wells and Mrs Robert Fetty all mothers of sixth graders
Paul Clark of Middleport was cited after his car ran off Union Avenue near the Jesse Gainer residence Wednesday night. Patrolman James Souls said Clark is summoned to court on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
Iola A Bartrum of Langsville files suit for divorce from Jack L Bartrum in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty. The case name appears in court records.
Wilkesville Chapter 207 CES held a Friendship Night with 70 members in the chapter room. Thelma Leitch honored Ruth Swisher for 25 years as secretary and member, while Lydona Cooper received a 25 year pin from Deputy Grand Matron Helen Calley. Guests and representing chapters from Harrisonville, Proctorville, Vinton, Gallipolis, Hamden, Wellston, and Cheshire attended.
Mr and Mrs William Houck of Marion announce the birth of their second daughter Carol Christine born September 21 at Marion General Hospital. The baby’s sister Beth is 3. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Perry Mitch of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Robert Houck of Gallipolis with great grandmother Mrs Marie Houck of Gallipolis. Mrs Mitch and son Larry returned from Marion after helping care for the family.
Mrs Aten Shain led Elizabeth Sark Circle in Ways Women Can Witness at the Pomeroy church home. Assisting were Mrs Wipple Mrs Skinner Mrs Foster Mrs William Watson and Mrs J H Stephenson. Louis Pasteur article opened the meeting World Community Day slated for Nov 3 at Alfred Methodist Church.
The Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Melvin Smiths home. Mrs. Smith led the meeting and Rev. Jerry Masters led devotionals. Paper and Christmas card sales were discussed as a fundraiser. Mrs. Denver Kapple won a prize for a game. Refreshments were served.
Recent visitors to Mrs. H. J. Russell at Meigs General Hospital include Mr. and Mrs. John Talbott of Columbus and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Detroit with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Greenfield. Mrs. O. H. Stewart plans a Norfolk winter residence with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack White. Visitors also arrive for Mrs. O. H. Stewart and for Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Wilson of Albany.
Mrs Waldo J Bartels left Monday for Columbus where she was the dinner and overnight guest of Miss Helen Schoedinger. Tuesday Mrs Bartels and Miss Schoedinger left for Dayton where Mrs Bartels conducted the mission education group of the Southwest Synodical of the United Church of Christ.
The Daughters of Rich Class of the United Methods Church will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the church.
Meigs County Ministerial Association held its October session at Mt. Moriah Church of God near Racine. Officers were reelected: Rev. Francis H. Glazier as president, Rev. Robert R Card as vice president, and Rev. Ira Tibbs as secretary. The Ohio Pastor's Convention is set for Jan 28 to Feb 1 in Columbus.
Mrs. Bailey received a layette shower held Tuesday evening at the R of P Hall after the Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting in Middleport. Betty Biggs led the session as plans emerged for a rummage sale October 12 to 14 in the former Smith Clothing Co. building and a District 11 convention set for Wilkesville November 11. Officers for 1961 62 will be elected at the November meeting. Sadie McElhinney organized recreation. refreshments were provided by several members.
Gallia patrol cites Lonnie McDaniel and William Fraley after a 4 15 p m crash on State Route 554 five miles west of Porter. McDaniel 67 Bidwell Route 2 left turned into Fraley 17 Bidwell Route 1 eastbound. No injuries and moderate damage. McDaniel cited for improper turn. Fraley for a registration violation.
Major Kenneth McElhinney’s court fined four men and forfeited two bonds. Oscar Gerald Stephenson of Gallipolis received 100 dollars and costs plus three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Marion Frances of Middleport paid five dollars and costs for intoxication. John Franklin Rice of Middleport paid ten dollars and costs for displaying a fictitious license plate. Don Manley of Middleport paid 35 dollars and costs for intoxication. Stella Fletcher of Parkersburg forfeited a 25 dollar bond for failure to yield. Thomas Chattin of Middleport forfeited 45 dollars for assault and battery. Marvin L. Wall of Carolina forfeited 30 dollars for intoxication.
Riverview Garden Club led by Mrs. Lawrence Rose hosts sixteen members and seven guests. Mrs. Ernest Whitehead and Mrs. Denver Weber welcome attendees and present new yearbooks. Mrs. R. E. Williams showed slides. refreshments follow.
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