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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1954

Page

2

Three More True Bills Are Returned by Probe

The October term grand jury adjourned after a two day session with 21 true bills. Three new indictments target June Smith Werd Smith and Elixa Smith for attempting to provoke a breach of the peace and threatening body harm to W A Hammons.

Pomeroy June Smith Werd Smith Elixa Smith W. A. Hammons Joy Proffitt Meigs County Maime Grove Calvert James B. O'Brien

Death of Ex-Resident of Middleport Listed

John Kapp 37 former Middleport resident died Monday morning at his Youngstown home after a long illness. He attended Middleport school and worked at Purity in Middleport. He had lived in Youngstown for 15 years. Survived by sisters Dorothy Carpenter Pom ery, Lester Knapp Middleport, and Mary Kuhn Lancaster. Funeral services set for Wednesday morning in Youngstown.

Pomeroy John Kapp Middleport Youngstown Kapp Purity Dorothy Carpenter Lester Knapp Mary Kuhn Lancaster

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted to Meigs General Hospital were Herbert Dixon of Pomeroy Mrs Eva Archer from Racine Mrs Roy Biffle of Pomeroy Lester Lynch from Cheshire wren FE Conners from Parkersburg Hedley Mason of Albany Discharged are Robert Hayes Dick Finley Violet Kauff Miss Hilda Roush and Dana Karr.

Herbert Dixon Pomeroy Eva Archer Racine Roy Biffle Lester Lynch Cheshire Wren FE Conners Parkersburg Hedley Mason Albany Robert Hayes Dick Finley Violet Kauff Hilda Roush Dana Karr

Seaman Richard Collins Enrolls in School

Richard A. Collins, seaman, USN and son of Mr and Mrs Clarence F Collins of Pomeroy Ohio began a 10 week course at the Personnel Man School at the U S Naval Training Center Bainbridge Md He left Ohio University Athens to enter the Navy in January 1953.

Bainbridge, Md Richard A. Collins Usn Clarence F. Collins Main St. Pomeroy U. S. Naval Training Center Navy Ohio University Athens

Foreclosure Sought On Auto Lien In Meigs Court

The Beatmar Auto Co. files in Meigs County Common Pleas Court to foreclose a lien on an automobile and transfer title. The suit names E and M Heating and Piping Co. as defendant and seeks a certificate of title issued to the plaintiff by the local clerk of courts.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Bieetmar Auto Co E. and M. Heating and Piping Co

AMVETS TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT MINERSVILLE

Amvets Post 39 plans a regular meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Minersville School commander Bill Grueser invites all members and eligible veterans to attend.

Pomeroy—Amvets Minersville Bill Grueser

Third Ave Traffic Change To Be Made

The Village Council votes to redirect South Third Avenue traffic one way from Mill to Locust and South Second Avenue one way from Locust to Mill to improve schoolchildren safety on South Third and Fourth Avenues. Mayor presides. bids accepted. street off Rutland Street to gain building lots. concerns over rain damage to Emma Matthews property. curb on Vine Street to be extended.

Middleport Russell Bailey South Third Avenue Bailey South Second Avenue Mill To Locust St South Third Ave Locust Mill Street S. Second Ave Sidney Russell South Third Fourth Avenues Howard Ruppelt First Presbyterian Jean Lama Rutland Street Emma Matthews Vine Street Walter Bunce Joe Young Jr Robert McEilhinney Matthews Wayne Gibbons David Jenkins L. R. Wiley Robert McElhinney

Pomeroy Women Plan Tea With State GOP Figures

Meigs County Women s Republican Club met at the Hotel Martin to set plans for a tea on October 23. Organizers include Mrs Della Windsor president and committees for refreshments and arrangements. Guest speakers include Mrs Marian Blair of Warren and Mrs Maxine Chariton. A report on the state convention was given and plans announced for a Meigs County Pioneer Society meeting. Members also planned further tea preparations for Saturday. Attendees included Nora Campbell Belleville W V, Dave Campbell Cleveland, Stella Bartsch Sandhurst, Leana Smith Reedsville.

Pomeroy Martin Eigs County Women’s Republican Club Della Windsor J. FE. D. Hartinger Harry Roush Jessie Saunders A. V. Howell Wilbur Pierce D. B. Hartinger Florence Smith George Carper Marian Blair Warren State Central Committee Maxine Chariton State Committee Columbus Meigs County Pioneer Society Women’s Club

Mary Shrine Plans Inspection Friday at IOOF Hall

Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem convened at the IOOF Hall to outline an inspection set for Friday evening October 15. Ethel Scholz presided with Frank Scholz. Agnes Seeverson to conduct. Inez Wilson of Nelsonville chaired the district material objective and spoke, joined by Mr. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Aries Washburn. refreshments followed.

Wilson Aries Washburn Nelsonville

Pomeroy Woman's Prayer Group Meet at First Baptist

The Pomeroy Woman's Prayer Group will hold a 10 am Wednesday meeting at the First Baptist Church in Pomeroy with Mrs. Joe Cook as leader. Mrs. W. F. Baxter, president, invites all women in the community to attend.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church Joe Cook W. F. Baxter

Federated Circle to Meet in Social Room for Halloween Party

The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will meet at 7 30 p m in the social room Wednesday evening for a regular meeting and a Halloween party.

Pomeroy Federated Circle of the Federated Church

Dinner Honoring Charles Wesley Buckley Held at Reedsville Home

A dinner honoring Charles Wesley Buckley of Reedsville was held October 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Buckley. The table centerpiece featured a cake with pink rose decorations. Guests included Mrs D F Westfall of Parkersburg and Mrs Al.

Charles Wesley Buckley Reedsville Carl Buckley D. FE. Westfall Parkersburg

Buckeye State Delegates Speak to Pomeroy Students

Pomeroy High School students Janice Story and Roger Hines, recent delegates to Buckeye Girls' and Boys' States, spoke at a Friday assembly. Hines, a City Council delegate and Federalist Party member, described experiences at Camp Perry and a governor’s praise for the highway patrol demonstration.

Pomeroy Janice Story Roger Hines Pomeroy High School Buckeye James Diehl S.A.R Lucille Swackhamer Barbara Coates Mary Meier Barbara Swisher Cynthia Tompkins Carol Strauss Connor Parfitt Milton Lambert Harold Brown Robbie Brown David Boney Thomas Reuter John Young Dieh Buckeye Girls’ State Capital University Columbus American Legion Auxiliary Frank Lausche Highway Patrol Roger Drew Webster Post American Legion

Twin City Card Club Enjoys 500 Night at Mrs Fisher

Mrs Carrie Grueser Mrs Elmer Wickham and Mrs Harry Keiser attended as guests when Mrs William Fisher hosted the Twin City Card Club Friday. The 500 game provided the main diversion with prizes awarded to Mrs Glen Dill Mrs Pat Gallagher and Mrs Bernice Durst and a guest prize for Mrs Grueser. Refreshments followed.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Council Hears Cooperative Talk

Warren Pickens led the Farm Bureau Council Three meeting at Elmer and Dorothy Kautz home on the topic Making Our Dollars Work For Us In Cooperatives. Howard Bolin chaired the business session and refreshments followed with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bolin and others. The next gathering will be at the Warren Pickens residence.

Charlies Betzing Warren Pickens

New Walk-In Garden Club Officers Installed at Hart Home

Ann Hart Bertha Williams Edna Lee and Letitia Riggs were installed as officers during a Friday Walk-In Garden Club meeting at Anna Hart’s home. Officers received corsages from Belva Willard. Two new members joined and Louise Harrison displayed yearbooks.

Woman's Society to host family night at church

Pomeroy United Methodist Church will hold a church gathering Sunday evening October 17 starting with a 6 p m potluck supper. The event supports the society's cooperative program including all age groups led by Jed Webster Sr.

Pomeroy Woman's Society of Christian Service The United Methodist Church Erpers Jed Webster

Pomero y Meigs Pomona Grange Installations Planned

A joint installation of Meigs County Pomona Grange officers and other participating granges will be held at Rock Springs Grange Hall on Tuesday October 19 at 8 p m A reminder asks attendees to bring meat sandwiches or doughnuts for refreshments after the meeting Flower baskets from the Pomona Grange float in the broiler festival parade may be picked up at the Heaton workshop on Mechanic Street in Pomeroy

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomona Grange Rock Springs Heaton Mechanic St

Weekend Visitors Share Charleston Lincoln Hill Ties

Mr and Mrs Dan Fischer of Charleston West Virginia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Withers at Lincoln Hill. Mrs Rolla Young of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Truman Russell and children J C and Anita Sue. Hattie Russell of Columbus visited her residence here. F Whitney Ingraham was a Sunday visitor with Mrs Ingraham and daughters Sandra Kay and Brenda Sue. Leo Williamson returned to his Dayton job after vacation with his mother Mrs Williamson.

Dan Fischer Charleston W. Va Lawrence Withers Lincoln Hill Rolla Young Columbus Truman Russell J. C Anita Sue Hattie Russell F. Whitney Ingraham Ingraham Sandra Kay Brenda Sue Leo Williamson Dayton Anna Williamson Enswood Ward James Murray Joseph Magnotta Rebecca Beverly John Seines Paul Darnell Jacksonville Jean Smart Denison University Paul Smart Miss Smart Arthur Kent Manning Kloes Holzer Hospital Kloes Smart Roy Davidson A. E. Erwin Eileen LeFever Buddy Carl C. C. Chapman David G. Miller Cleveland A. W. McKay R. A. Miller Owen Cantrell Gallipolis Homer Hartley O. P. Klein Mason Clinic Nancy Hartley Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Grace Johnson Hez Root Thomas Snowball Barberton Paul Grueser David Ohlinger Sandra Susan Wilbur Parsons Dunbar Harry Craig

Middleport MYF Rally Hosts Regional Leaders

Middleport High School instructor Forrest Bach spoke at a Meigs County Methodist Youth Fellowship Rally at the LaFart church on Monday evening. Kenneth Murray of Middleport was elected vice president of the county group and Carole Goff led the opening devotion. Mary Virginia Reibel Pom eroy and Mra C O Chapman Rutland were among attendees. Edith Hadley and Margaret Boyd addressed the all day session.

Middleport Forrest Bachtel Meigs County Roger and Vera Covert Judy Warren Hurley Sharon Jones Juanita Bangerter Stephen Coats Kenneth Murray John Ketchka David Chesher Robert Hurley Mra. George Dallas Emerson Jones Port Mary

Columbus trio tours New York City and TV stars

Mrs Ruthann Lockett and Mr and Mrs Howard Byers along with Mrs James Lewis of Columbus return from a week in New York City. They toured Manhattan Island by boat, met Gabby Hayes and Dennis O Keefe, and appeared on Dave Garroway's television show.

Middleport Ruthann Lockett Howard Byers James Lewis Columbus New York City Manhattan Gabby Hayes Dennis O Keefe Dave Garroway

Teachers and Officers Meet at First Baptist Church

Teachers and Officers of the Church School met at the First Baptist church Monday evening with Edison Baker presiding. The theme was Better Methods in Teaching and chapters were presented by Mrs. Paul Smart, Mrs. Edison Baker, and Paul Smart. A devotional was led by Mrs. Houda Shelt and a dessert course followed for attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Smart, Rev. C. BE. Hoyt and son David, Sara Daune Hartley, Dale Mourning, and Mrs. Beulah White.

Middleport First Baptist Church Edison Baker Paul Smart Houdashelt Charles Bennett Harry Houdashelt Baker Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Smart, the Rev. C. BE. Hoyt David Sara Daune Hartley Dale Mourning Beulah White

Soup Supper Planned by Middleport Auxiliary

Mrs Sidney Russell was named chairman for the annual soup supper to be held later this month by the Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department at the Firemen’s Hall. Mrs Jack Bechtle, president, led the business meeting and plans were completed. Mrs Thomas Darst directed games and refreshments were served to a list of members and guests including Mrs B F Parmalee, Mrs Raymond Klioes, Mrs James Daniels, Mrs Sidney Russell, Mrs John Vroman, Mrs Charlies Murray, Mrs Gerald Anthony, Mrs Paul Swisher and Mrs O E McKinley.

Middleport Sidney Russell Mhot Jack Bechtle Thomas Darst Bechtle Darst B. F. Parma

Philson Couple to Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Philson of Racine will be honored as their daughter Mrs Theron Johnson hosts an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p m to celebrate the couple's golden anniversary. They wed Oct 19 1904 and have three children and four grandchildren.

Middleport Fred Philson Racine Theron Johnson Philson Johnson Katheryn Philson Auburn Ala Ben Philson

Family Dinner Hosts Honor Knight Family at Lincoln Street

Principal Earl Knight and wife Mrs. Knight with daughter Marilyn Sue hosted a family dinner Sunday noon at their Lincoln Street home in Middleport. Guests included Mr and Mrs M C Wilson and their three children, Mr and Mrs C S Wilson and three children from West Virginia, and Mr and Mrs W W Wilson and three children from Columbus.

Middleport Earl Knight Marilyn Sue Lincoln Street M. C. Wilson C. S. Wilson Mre W. Va W. W. Wilson Columbus

43rd Anniversary Noted in Middleport Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs C R Young of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Vincent Young of Erie Pennsylvania celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner at the C R Young home. Fall flowers decorated rooms and a cake baked by Mrs Vincent Young accompanied guests David Jackson Pomeroy James Ogden and son Parkersburg Mrs Melvin Young and her son. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Vincent Young and Mrs Melvin Young and her son.

Middleport C. R. Young Vincent Young Erie David Jackson Pomeroy James Ogden Parkersburg Melvin Young Cleveland

Philathea Society to Meet in Middleport Thursday

Middleport notes the Philathea Society of the Church of Christ will convene Thursday evening with Mrs. L. H. Pratt serving as hostess committee chair.

Middleport Philathea Society of The Church of Christ L. H. Pratt

Mt Moriah Society Reschedules Meeting At Mrs Young Home

The Mt Moriah Missionary Society will meet October 21 at Mrs C R Young home instead of this week. The Lewis Manley Post American Legion Auxiliary has postponed its Friday meeting. new date to be announced.

Middleport Mt. Moriah Socety C. R. Young Lewis-Manley Post American Legion

Regional meeting of Delta Kappa Gamma at St Stephen's

About 100 teachers attended a regional Delta Kappa Gamma meeting Saturday at St Stephen's Episcopal Church. Alpha Omicron chapter members included Nellie Vale, president, Nan Moore, Virginia Mayes, and others from Middleport.

Middleport St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Alpha Omicron Nellie Vale Nan Moore Virginia Mayes

WSCS Reports Fourth National Assembly Meeting

Middleport WSCS met at Heath Methodist Church to hear Mrs. Harry Smith recount the Fourth National Assembly held in Milwaukee. Mrs. Emerson Jones led the business session. Mrs. Carroll Swanson became secretary after Kenneth Byer’s resignation. A United Church Women of Ohio note announced a Nelsonville meeting on Oct 28.

Middleport Fourth National Assembly The Women's Society For Christian Service WSCS Heath Methodist Church Harry Smith Pomeroy Milwaukee Dey Hysell Emerson Jones Homer FE. Cook Hattie Smith Frieda Faehnie James Weber Forrest Bachiel N. PP. Swackhammer C. M. Hennesy Carroll Swanson Kenneth Byer United Church Women of Ohio Swanson Nelsonville

Local residents host relatives and friends over weekend

Summaries of visits and travel note numerous guests from Summit Clarksburg Philadelphia Bat tle Creek Gallipolis and Canton. Family movements include moves to new homes hospital visits and travel to Ohio events. Several relatives from Meigs County return for a Masonic celebration and family gatherings are profiled throughout the region.

Tag Day Helps Pom eroy Band Raise Over 1200 Dollars

The Pomery High School marching band collected about 1210 dollars on tag day with more contributions expected. Band Boosters president Mrs William Kennedy credited committee members and local business supporters for the generosity and said the funds will be used for the band.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School William Kennedy Pomeroy Band Kennedy Ennedy Gerald Wildermuth Clifford Ebersbach W. A. Gibbs Joe Raub William Swatzel Harold Lohse Hank Young William Strauss Olan Harrison Rolland Neutzling

Paw n Taw Club Attends Huntington Folk Dance Meet

Paw n Taw Square Dance Club members traveled to Huntington on Saturday for a folk dance institute led by national instructors Fred and Mary Collette. Participants included Phil Globokar and family, John Hardy and son Harold, J W Seyfried and Bern ard Spaulding with spouses from Pomeroy and Athens, plus Roger Hite of Gallipolis.

Pomeroy Huntington Fred Mary Collette Phil Globokar John Hardy Harold J. W. Seyfried Bernard Spaulding Athens Roger Hite Gallipolis

Blood Drive Collects 88 Pints In Pomeroy

Meigs County residents donate 88 pints of blood as the Red Cross bloodmobile visits Pomeroy Junior High auditorium from noon to 6 p m. Ninety four people check in and five donate for the first time while 12 reach their eighth pint toward county volunteers club.

Pomeroy Meigs County American Red Cross Pomeroy Junior High School County “Valleneers Club Carl Jennings Perry Riggs Betty Diehl Ted Reed R. L. Jacobs William R. Davia E. C. Bryan Homer Hartley Virginia Mayes Middleport Kermit Epple Norman Will Rutland Leo B. Sisson Reedsville Marion Hall Long Bottom Neve Bing Martha Gress Frances Brewington Daisy Bing T. G. Hilldare Blanche Easterday Vera Buchanan Mattie Yost Letetia Holman Mary Lawson Edith Tuppers Plains Richard Barnhart Tommy DeWitt Orson Buffington Mike Ohlinger Max Eichinger Billy Lambert Aaron Zahl Joseph Johnson Bob Veney Tommy Reutter Jimmy Hubbard Davis Ice and Produce Co Marion Ebersbach

J. E. White Services Held

Funeral services for J. E. White longtime Pomeroy High School principal were held at the Pomeroy Church of Christ with pastors officiating. The service featured Elizabeth Duffy as organist and the Pomeroy High School girls ensemble. Out of town mourners came from Nelsonville Columbus Zanesville Bishopville and Coolville.

Harry Ashworth Nelsonville Chris Day Ernest Gill Harriet Lloyd Johnny Dwight Heath Columbus Jack Day Zanesville Arthur Altman Bishopville Hall Chapman Coolville

Civilian Defense Head Named for Pomeroy

Mayor E F Rob inson names Earle Q Teaford as civilian defense director in Pomeroy replacing William Lehew Teaford serves on the fire department and emergency squad and works at the Phillip Sporn Plant in Graham Station West Virginia

Pomeroy E. F. Robinson Earle Q. Teaford William Lehew Teaford Phillip Sporn Graham Station W. Va

Adult Class to Meet Pomeroy Church of Christ

The Young Adult Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the church. Mrs. Melvin Smith will be devotional leader for the meeting. Potluck refreshments will be served following the business session.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Melvin Smith

Two Fined In City Court For Traffic Violations

In Middleport Mayor Sidney Russell and Kelson S. Phillips each paid fines of 5 dollars plus costs for passing in a no passing zone. Oliver Mitch was fined 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication.

Middleport Sidney Russell Kelson S. Phillips Oliver Mitch

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