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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1954

Page

7

Pomeroy Riding Club Sets Second Show at Rock Springs

Meigs County Riding Club schedules its second season show at Rock Springs Fair grounds Sunday at 1 p.m. William Downie says five awards per class, with 12 classes including pony, horse and riding events. Registrations start at 11 a.m. with Beta Sigma Phi handling concessions and local youngsters to appear. judges are Clarence Frederick and A C Bradford.

Downie Sant Don Betzing Meeks Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Clarence Frederick Columbus A. C. Bradford Racine

Perry County court notes list estates and suits in New Lexington

Administrators filed disbursements for the estates of George Ryerson John M Shough Grace Poorman Show and Helen Bateson. bond posted for Helen Bateson estate. Chancery suits include collisions claims against Joe Vause and a coal property case State of Ohio v Paskell. Divorces and separations noted with child welfare actions. Multiple land transfers and marriage licenses also recorded.

New Lexington Grover Shepard George Ryerson John M. Shough Somerset John J. Dupler Grace Poorman Show Paul E. Poorman Harry Bateson Moxahala Helen Bateson Trafford Ream Joe Vause Asheville Ohio Arthur W. Paskell Primrose Coal Co Crooksville Harrison Township Francis M Krohn Olive B. Neibling Logan C L. Kishier Junction City Clyde Dotson Confenental Distributing Co Ace Radio and Television Co Fioyd Allen Francis Mace Orville Shrider Crookeville Betty Shrider Zanesville Russell, Ky Helen Self Court of Common Pleas Clyde D. Self Perry County Child Welfare Board Everett J Anderson Newark Barbara J. Bennett Martin MH. Smith Carpenter Rose Noll Robert E. Miller Basil Donna E. Bell Robert Woods Corning Vera Evelyn Poling Marilyn Vegon Cecil Florence Litchfield Imelda Gordon Styvester Eileen Gordon Jackson Township William FR Florence Pargeon Donald Marie McMarty Saltlick Township William J. Walker John and Anna Bushe Maude M. Printz Lena Kenny Lonzo M Minerva Baker Iva Grave Kaida Monroe Township Otis A. Forgrave Et al Robbert Forgrave Thornville Margaret J. Cooperrider Rovert Forgrave Avord Barquette Donaldson Logan Clay Products Co Monday Creek Township Emery and Leona Manode Monday Creek Jesse and Marjorie Lave Paul Russell Thorn Township

Prattsville Social notes and visits

Mr and Mrs J W West called on Howard Townsand. Mrs Maud Pearse and daughter Doris were in Wellston. Forrest Dearth and family attended the anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Cole and Mr and Mrs Oscar Liews in New Marshfield. Florence Maxwell of Athens is visiting her daughter. Patty Lash of Iowa Plains spent a weekend with her grandparents Bundly and Mrs Perry. Margaretta King is visiting Eugene Martin. Sarah McHenry of Jacksonville and Homer Harvey of Dayton spent Monday with George Dearth.

Prattsville J. W. West Howard Townsand Maud Pearse Doris Wellston Forrest Dearth Ralph Ann Cuffie Ruthann Waneta Dearth Frank Cole Oscar Liews Iyn New Marshfield Florence Maxwell Athens Eddie Deart Patty Lash Ae Plains Bundly Perry Margaretta King Eugene Martin Sarah McHenry Jacksonville Homer Harvey Dayton George Dearth

Whales Proves Tough to Hunt Says Early Whalers

The text notes that the commercial whaling of today targets a species known for its speed and power, a challenge that old time whalers could not match.

Syracuse Social Notes

Family night reception for Rev. Robert Linter at Asbury Methodist Church. Scriptural readings and welcome given by local members. Numerous regional relatives and friends visited, attended weddings, homecomings, and weekend visits across Ohio and nearby states.

Syracuse Asbury Methodist Church Robert Linter Linter Clara Roberts Dani Winetrenner Marcia Karr

Church Attendance Up As Drive Progresses

POMEROY In the eight week church attendance campaign three congregations Baptist Federated and United Methodist report total member gains of about 150 since the drive began. Over 40 individuals have pledged to participate or donate further to their churches as volunteers contact others. Pastors note a rising visitor turnout and urge nonparticipants to request covenant cards via their pastors.

Pomeroy —Churchea of Praneroy Varee The Baptist, Federated United Methodiat Forte

Attendance Record Is Set at Carpenter Church Rally

Attendance record of 125 was set at Sunday rally day services at Carpenter Baptist Church. Louk Smith is superintendent. The pastor the Rev. A. Biddie conducted morning worship and communion.

Carpenter Carpenter Bapist Louk Smith A. Biddie

Miller entertained at a shower for Mrs Reid Young

Chester area notes list social visits and events. Mrs Reid Young hosted a shower with twenty two attendees at Mrs Jactie Kroentzer's Morning Stay home. Various visits include Clara Durst of Kansas dinner guest. Donna Frecker staying with aunt Mrs Cecil Nelson. Edith Wakely from Marietta visiting Mrs Goldia Wolfe.

Chester Freda “Miller Reid Young Jactie Kroentzer Hayes Brown Raymond Vanmeter Steubenville Mabel Vanmeter Donna Frecker Cecil Nelson Vern Cleland Frank Gaul Edith Wakely Marietta Goldia Wolfe Nora Howard Wolfe Holzer Hospital Jareph Schilling Robert Woods Howard Knight Lake Hope Lodge

Indicted Swan Township Man Pleads Innocent on Assault Charges

Jack Cantrell arraigned on two counts of assault from a recent grand jury. He posted $1900 bond, $56 per count, and was released. The docket also lists multiple divorce and damages actions including Townsend and Adkins cases and a China-tinged coal theft claim involving Bert Coal Co and Furr.

Jack Cantrell Swan Township Cleve H. Trevis Frank Townsend Columbus Tavern Becky Jene Adkins George J. Adkins Alma Pateliff Wiliam Rateliff Edward Oussey Marie Ouslew Robert Oussey Marie Oussey Robert F. Keifer Wilbert D Imbrie Willlaneport Penna Furr Glennville W Va Bert Coal Co Allege Etrip Ask

For The Girls Little Girls Toreador Pants Corduroy and Plaid Shirts

The ad promotes apparel for young girls featuring Toreador pants in corduroy and a selection of plaid shirts. It highlights durable fabrics and stylish options for children's wear.

Kiddie Korner Dry Cleaning Service Ad

Short notice ad for 16 percent quality dry cleaning and pressing service offered at the rear of the store. Local customers guided to the Kiddie Korner location for garment care and alterations.

Servier Etere

Unclear draft note on attendance and timing

Fragmentary text references a drive through New 21 but provides no clear events or identifiable people institutions or dates. The fragment lacks verifiable details to produce a factual summary card.

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