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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1954

Page

2

Pomeroy Mayors Fight Route 124 Repair Standstill

POMEROY Ohio mayor demands state repair or removal of Route 124 through the village citing traffic and tax revenue. Council considers backing a resolution to force action, while debate centers on Laurel Cliff road as the only feasible alternative.

Pomeroy Ohio Highwayill Br Court Mulbert K. J. Robinson Robinson R.c.p City Hall Laurel Cliff Department of Highway

Irving chapter discusses school levy and fall events

The 1351 55 show committee chaired by C A Emmth reports on the proposed Dix mill school levy to appear on November ballots. A bake sale plans for November remain, and the silver tea is canceled for the month. The November meeting will be at Ernest Maag’s home.

C. A. Emmt Ernest Maag W. W. Hay Irving O. L Stansbury

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

The Pomeroy community reports a social night at the Pomeroy Abbey United Methodist Church with a potluck, WSCS activities led by Mrs. Tompkins and guests from Chillicothe. A separate open house at the Libhary residence celebrated James Lochary and wife, with out-of-town guests, floral decor, and a cake display.

Methodist Chri.d C. F. Tompkins WSCS Homer Heber FU Snyder Chillicothe J. Lenll Preyer Georg* Parker Tompkins Il Smith Milwaukee Smith Heber Snyder lompAn Misa Lucretia C.enheimer Beber Ohio Snider Hood Cynthia Tompkins Myrtis Parker Carolyn Christy Mr. Kane Manning Webster George Mc Quigg T. A. Downie Vida Ihle Marie Richman Charles Gibbs Allen Jiennel A. R. Knight Howard Kless Cedric Clark Fverett Hayes Nolan Swackhamer N. F. Rathburn Rutland C. D. Henry Nora Watkins Harry G. Henry Annsville Glenn Chase Dayton Pewey Childhard Athens Harold Russell Ali Nrha Huntington Wallace Glenn Hockingport Jochary Washington D. K

Property Transfers and Parcels in Multiple Townships

A list of various real estate transfers and parcels from multiple townships including D art, Sutton, Rutland, Orange, Scipio, Salisbury, Middleport, and Pom eroy. Names such as Lewis Miller, Ruby Miller, Glenn Stanley, Anna Bryant, Ed it h McCullough, Pearl Nichols, John Webb, Margaret Webb, Otis Spencer, Midred Spencer, Fima Steward, A L Walker, L M Walker, Rodney Downing, Katherine Downing, Werner Lee, Ilvan Lee, Frank Fugate, Gertrude Fugate, John Richmond, Kathleen Bravis, Satter, and Grover Satter appear in deed transfers.

Lewis Miller Ruby Ma Miimrr Io Harf Miller Art Township Miller Rudy Mabel Routh Hvilla Roush Sutton Town StanUy Glenn Iftsle Stanley Scipio Township Anna A. Bryant Cornelia Powers Hollie Gm Rutland Township Edith Murt McCullough guar&Nn M. Walker Rodney Downing Katherine Downing Werner H. Lee Ilvan Lee Salisbury Township Frank M. Fugate Gertrude Fugate John M. Richmond Middleport Kathleen Bravis Middle

May or Court Trio lun Miilticanoi community news

POMEROY William T. Brown of the Farm Home Administration spoke on rural loan programs with emphasis on water project restoration during a meeting of township and county agricultural stabilization and conservation committee held at the Masonic Temple. Attendees included county and state officials and numerous local volunteers.

Pomeroy Wiliam T. Brown Farm Home Administration Volarui Vyater Ton Masonic Mauric K. Rour Shield ASO George Carper Idorset Smith Bedford Donald Everett Hayes Lagannpdaen Cil Cowdery Olive Ralph Henderson Orange George Carson Rutland Orson Roush Everett Caldwell Salem Unsinger Clifford Fytts Dan Taylor Miller Marie Clark Catherine Mulford Lewis Smith Fe Coughenour

Hoosiers To Purchase Instruments In Middleport Band News

Middleport notes report the Band Booster Association voted to buy a bassoon oboe and drum major hat for band members. A rummage sale is planned Oct 28 30 at the Duton building. donations welcome. Funeral in Springfield for Elinor Speer 77 mother of Charles Speer noted. Emergency squad treated Dayton Parsons and Cene Abbott after incidents in town. Numerous local meetings including Priscilla Class Chester Home Demonstration Club and Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters gatherings detailed.

Obov MD Se Bend Arthur Skinner Pasident Dutton North Second Avenue Lowell Probasco Earl Warnke Edward Kitchen Franklin Ginther Ginther West High School Columbus Skinner Walter Crooks Tag Day Pomeroy Chester Wayur Ve George’ Finley Hartford W. Va

Flood Crest Delays Flooding Threat Near Matell Crest

Ohio River crested at 41H feet five feet below flood stage ending the danger. Residents lined banks Monday hunting large fish seeking refuge in the swift water. Fishermen reported catches up to eight to 10 pounds as nets dipped near shore. Schools in Southern Local and Central districts closed due to the flood threat.

Pomeroy Fanmery Ohio Svistuxé

Rally Set in Meigs County at Pomeroy Junior High

A Democratic rally announced by Meigs County officials will be held at 7 pm Saturday in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Judge Bell of Madison County and Truman Morris of Gallipolis will speak, with an Marietta orchestra and dancing planned. Refreshments and other entertainment are promised. public attendance is invited.

Pomeroy

False Teeth Relief Promised By Simple Powder

An ad copy promotes rASTIETH alkaline powder for false teeth to tighten fit and reduce odor. It claims teeth stay secure, comfort improves, and breath stays fresh. Ends with a prompt to obtain the product from drug counter.

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OSU Engineer Sees Vertical Takeoff Planes Soon

An Ohio State University engineer predicted that vertical takeoff planes will replace most current military high speed aircraft within five to ten years. Arthur N. Tifford of the university’s aeronautical engineering faculty argues higher flight speeds require more powerful engines and new propulsion, suggesting rapid development in vertical lift tech.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Arthur N. Tifford uwUdIn

Middleport PTA Discusses School Levy and Dad Night

Middleport High School hosts a Monday PTA meeting about a 6 mill school levy with Supt W McComa stressing renewal and new requirements. Ben Philson opens Dad Night as ITA president. a homemade play and performances accompany the discussion while a drinking fountain is approved for Central building.

Middleport Levy Vey Middleport High School W. McComa Toby Lu Connie Sue Bo Roger Stiles Pattie Mill Levy Peases Ben Philson ITA Cash Bahr Harold Woodgerd Earl Knight Meeting of the Fathers

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