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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

2

Middleport Council Hears Sewage Plant Advice New Member Inducted

Ernest Covert sworn in as sixth Middleport Village Council member succeeding Joe Young Jr who resigned The council voted to accept recommendations of acting solicitor Manning D Webster on sewer project The Ohio Water Pollution Control Board in Columbus had asked why renewal of the sewer discharge permit should not be denied Plans to revise sewer lines consider costs and assess users to raise funds Dayton engineers Ralph Wolpert Dayton proposed changes to avoid bank erosion along the Ohio River Council discussed relocating lines and piling to protect against slippage Current treasurer reports showed August receipts 1871.08 expenses 3965.07 balance funds 9854.10 September receipts 10737.75 balance shown All council approved a fire protection measure and contract with Cheshire County council meets to study sewer plan and present reports

Middleport Ernest_ Covert Middleport Village Sidney T. Russell Joe Young, Jr Jong Manning D. Webster Ohio Water Pollution Control Board Columbus Ralph Wolpert Dayton Jna Ohio River Ohio Riveer Bank Pollution Board Farl Hoy Ohio Health Department Colt Cheshire Bruce Lloyd Recreation Commission Bt Front Street Webster Wayne Gibbons Jean Cate Lama Steele Charles Gallia County Murray

Local Society Notes From Middleport and Riddleport Churches

Middleport society reports a honoring of Mrs. Lee Beeson who leaves for Columbus and a busy slate of church group activities. Riddleport notes the Loy Pals Class gathering after prayer meeting at Audrey Graves home, with Philathea Society meeting planned and a soup supper event at the church.

Riddleport Church Christ Audrey Graves Pearl Philathea Society of the Church J. IL Pratt

Report of Condition of the Athens National Bank

A compact financial notice detailing deposits and liabilities with figures for total deposits and capital accounts. The document lists statements of capital and reserve status and references the county and bank name, indicating formal regulatory reporting.

Athens National Bank Omio Storn

Missionary meeting to feature Archibald talk in town

George F. Archibald of Nova Scotia will address a missionary meeting at Enterprise EUB Church on Friday October 17. The Mountaineer Gospel Quartet will sing and members of the Women’s Society of World Service invite all to attend.

Ummm George F. Archibald Nova Scotia Africa Pam Enterprise Eub Mountaineer Gaape Women's Society of World ¥ Service Y

Meigs County Land Transfers Report

Meigs County deeds list transfers from P W Pomeroy deceased to Joan G Gettinn and others across Olive Salem Pomeroy Letart Sutton and Salisbury Townships. Transfers include James Soulsby, Shenefield, Owens families, Reibel, Wolfe, and others, with parcels ranging from two to 285 acres. Also notes a courthouse closure and booster night at the Meigs County Armored School program.

P.W. Pomeroy Joan G. Gettinn Pomeroy Titun E. Smith Alma E. ‘Smith Russell Jones Mary Jones Salem Hazel Kibbie Lambert Stewart Adam Lois Stewart Crea Olive Township C. Brammer C. R. Brammer Triple C. N. Poultry Limited Lebanon Township C. Wright Mae Wright Ernest Guy Wilson Monad Wilson Olive David Owens Anna Owens William C. Owens Carl" Owens Luther Owens Marcella Goodrich Salisbury Marcella C. Goodrich John C. Goodrich William Owens Luna E. Owens Cait ‘Owens Virginia Owens Thelma Owens Richard M Clara H. Shenefield Charles Russell Shevitz Glen Wolfe Letart William O. Atkins Helen Atkins Douglas H. Singer Lara Ann Singer Elsie Sutton Township Joweah Windy Mary Mindy Salisbury Township Archie Kuhn Latha Kubin Ean Vandant Sveral Rutland Saleen Elizabeth Kuhn Mary M. Edmundson Alek Edmundson Obrien Groever Mary Grocer Iain Foner

Pomeroy Man Appointed Bank Examiner for Ohio

Paul Ickie, superintendent of banks, announced the appointment of Mullen of Pomeroy as bank examiner for Ohio. The position starts Oct. 16 and includes a five week course in Washington DC. He is the youngest son of the late Postmaster Charles Si. Mullen and lives with his mother at 165 Mubberly Ave. After high school and service in the Army he studied commerce at Ohio University and worked in accounting and power plant divisions before entering public affairs. He is survived by two brothers and a sister.

Howard B. Mullen Pomeroy Ohlo Paul Ickie Mullen Columbus Washington, D.C Federal Reserve Building of Pomeroy Ne Kgger Creek Power Plant Onlo Valley Electric Corporation Meigs J. H. Cuckier Fla Chickler Meigs and Vinton Counties Mel Vin the Plains Jesse Athens Nellie Lucas St. Petersburg

Marriage Licenses Report From Middleport Area

J Rhodes aged 60 and Florence Bush 57 of Middleport received marriage licenses. Kenneth E Searles 20 of Rutland and Eva Pauline Kauff 17 of Wilcox, Langsville 21 and Norma Gail Holliday 18 of Dexter also listed. Police officer Russell Bailey reports the licensing activity and associated fees totaling 195 dollars.

J. Rhodes Florence Bush Middleport Kenneth E. Searles Rutland Eva Pauline Kauff E Wilcox Langsville Norma Gail’ Holliday Dexter

Meigs General Hospital Admits Several Patients

Meigs General Hospital notes admit William Bentz of Pomeroy Route Mrs Julia Tittle of Pomeroy Route Mrs Deloris Mills of Cheshire Route 1 Robert Reed of Rutland Wilbur VanMeter of Guysvil Lloyd Harris of Racine L Cunningham J H Scott Everett Coleman Harry Wehrung Mrs Leda Kraeuter Kyle Mekain and Mrs Opal VanMet

Ann Laing Meigs General Hospital Mabel Green Ralph Pratt West Lafayette LH Prat Karl Owen Luther Owen John Steubenville Joan C. Goodrich Anna Owen Dayton Philaplaelphia Dames of Malta Cunningham Meigs” General Hospital Gravel Hill Cutford Denny Lima M ‘Tas William ‘Obwon Gunningham Lim Judson White Giatence Price Rutland Adrienne Mills Gallipolis Harry Munns St .Cincinnati Russell Lil William Bentz Pomeroy Julia Tittle Deloris Mills Cheshire Robert Reed Wilbur VanMeter Guysvil Lloyd Harris Racine

Circle Rummage Sale at Heath Methodist Church

MIDDLEPORT The Margar et Williams Circle of the WSCS at Heath Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale in the Parks building on Mill Street announced by Mrs Everett Davis chairwoman. Those with articles to donate are asked to bring them to the building.

Sidvarium WSCS Middleport-Pomeroy Middleport Margaret Williams Heath Methodist Church Mill St Everett Davis

Thanksgiving Service and Halloween Plans Schedule in Port

Thanksgiving Day service announced for November 23 at the Church of Christ and First Baptist Church meeting. The evening offering will aid the CROP program. Plans include Halloween and a Distinguished Youth Council report. Pastor Gardner to attend as church representative. Gardner led devotion prior to closing prayer by Howard E. Ruppelt.

Middleport Willpeane Church of Christ First Baptist Church Shenahin Tapano Robert Styers Fed Gardner Church of Chest Nesarene Shy Apt M Sorene Gardner Howard E. Ruppelt

Sleep Causes Auto Accident In Route 7 Ditch Crash

Sheriff report states Wilbur Van Meter twenty eight of Pomeroy fell asleep at the wheel. His car crossed Route 7, went into a ditch traveling about 100 feet, then rolled onto its top on returning to the highway and caught fire. Emergency squad rushed him to hospital with condition listed not too serious.

Wilbur van Meter Iys Vile Route Pomeroy van Meter

Production Credit Group To Meet In Meigs County

Meeting of the Association for Meigs County set for Oct 24 at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. George E. Solin, field representative, announced. Chicken barbecue from 7 to 7 30 p.m. Two directors to be elected. George M. King will present a brief summary of the year. A 30 minute program from the Big Bend Minstrel show to be staged Nov 1 2 3 in Middleport Racine and Pomeroy. Reverend Dek Knox and Mrs Knox of New York will lead a Wednesday Baptist service in Racine Pomoroy. Public invited.

Meigs County Rock Springs Fairgrounds George E. Solin George M. King Big Bend Middleport Racine Pomeroy Dek Knox New York

Court Places Brothers On Lengthy Probations

In Meigs County Juvenile Court Judge John C Bacon placed two brothers on probation after a Monday hearing. A 16 year old was placed on probation until age 21 for delinquency while his older brother received a one year probation for interfering with county welfare board provisions. Both were allowed to return to work in Columbus with $20 of the younger sibling’s income banked during employment.

Pomeroy John C. Bacon Meigs County County Chili Welfare Board Columbus

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