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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1957

Page

3

Four Meigs County theft suspects arrest in multi county probe

Meigs County Sheriff Hartenbach said a weeks long investigation ended with the arrest of three Meigs men and a Coshocton companion for theft rings active in four Ohio counties and Kentucky. Forester, 17, and the Long Bottom trio admitted roles in auto thefts and gas and gun thefts.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Kentucky Robert C. Hartenbach Robert Forester Plainfield Hartenbach Forster Mt. Vernon Meigs Robert Junior Parsons Racine Cornelius Phillips Ervin Phillpis Long Bottom Justice of the Peace R. E. Grandley Ohio River Grindley Forester John C. Bason Frank Spencer Richard Spencer

Band Honors Parents At Dads Night Show

Pomeroy High School marching band wowed a packed stadium at the Pomeroy Nelsonville game with a Dad theme halftime show. The performance featured a Nation Anthem bow a tunnel entrance for the Purple Panthers and a Wedding March with a diaper and baby buggy formations. The program closed with Memories as the band demonstrated precise motions and a standout majorette line led by Shelia Strauss with flag bearers Shirley Brown and Patty Douglas.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Pomeroy-Nelsonville Purple Panther Marcia Grueser Mom Dad Junior Shelia Strauss Connie Woodgeard Ann Baker Dororthy Arnold Sondra Potts Rose Horak Jean Webster Shirley Brown Patty Douglas

Driver Buckley Fined After Middleport Wreck

Charles B. Buckley 39 of Middleport was fined $5 and costs in Mayor C. O. Fisher s court for reckless operation after his station wagon hit a truck owned by Lawrence Boyd on N Second St. Damages to Buckley s car were about 200 while Boyd s truck sustained minor damage. Police also reported the Sunday arrests of Gene Hayes for resisting arrest and William Quillen for intoxication.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Charles B. Buckley Buckley Lawrence Boyd Boyd N. Second St Herbert Gilkey Gene Hayes William Quillen Hayes Quillen Leroy Bartrum

Scout Meeting Quarters Sport New Look

Middleport Boy Scouts meet at the Middleport Library to unveil new quarters. Scoutmaster Robert Mills and assistant Leonard Gwiazdowski oversaw partitions creating patrol rooms. The spaces feature blue and gold colors with refinished floors. Troop 245 members helped the leadership effort.

Middleport Boy Scouts Robert Mills Leonard Gwiazdowski Boy Scout Troop 245

FASTEETH Powder Keeps Dentures Steady and Odor Free

FASTEETH is an improved alkaline denture powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates. It prevents sliding and rocking, avoids gummy taste, and controls plate odor for fresh breath. Available at drug counters.

Louise C Rentner 67 dies at Meigs General Hospital

Louise C. Rentner 67 of near Cheshire died Saturday at Meigs General Hospital. She was daughter of the late John and America Daniels Halley and survived by two sisters and two brothers. Services at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home 1 p.m. Tuesday with two officiants. Burial Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call anytime at the funeral home.

Middleport Louise C. Rentner Cheshire Meigs General Hospital John America Daniels Halley Rentner Nide Mulford Beulah Tipton St. Clairsville John Halley Zanesville James Halley Silver Run Free Will Rawlings-Coats O. H. Cart Edison Weaver Gravel Hill Cemetery Friends Ma

Trimble Lists Honor Pupils

Trimble Township High School announces the first six week honor roll. Seniors named include Mary Jo Hanley Danny Simons Wanda Kearns John Shover Linda Morgan Mary Ellen Toth Carolyn Morris Marilyn Drake. Juniors Cecilia Cominsky Jean Coey Susan Flemming Roger Hooper Pauline Roback. Sophomores Patricia Chakey Nancy Mingus Linda Showborn Pat Hebert Stephen Williams Richard Snyder. Freshmen Rose Marie Leeper Shirley Karns Ronnie Shover Jill Morrison Carolyn Hanley Marie Dunlevy Patricia Coey.

Hard Working Band Receives Free Sodas for Effort

Middleport High School marching band with over 60 members and directed by George Dallas is rewarded with free treats at Dutton Drug Store soda fountain. Dale Dutton, owner, presented tickets to the students for a halftime show reward.

Middleport Middleport High School George Dallas Dale Dutton Dutton Drug Store

Peek at the 1958 Chevrolet Debuts New V8 Air Ride

A sales pitch previews the 1958 Chevrolet with a new V8 engine and full coil suspension. The ad promises longer lines and a lower stance plus air ride and two luxury models. Early delivery offered at Chevrolet dealers.

Chevrolet

Lillian Smith Weds Richard S Barton in Chester

Miss Lillian Macel Smith of Long Bottom wed Richard S Barton of Point Pleasant in an open church ceremony at the House of Prayer Chester on Sept 27. The double ring service featured lilies, ferns, and seven branch candelabra with reception at the bride's parents home. The couple now reside at 115% W Second St Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Lillian Macel Smith Bert Smith Long Bottom Richard S. Barton Owen Barton Point Pleasant House of Prayer Chester Edmond Life Herbert A. Smith Colum Bennetta Rae Clark Connie Ann Smith Miss Clark Miss Smith Bill Barton Billy Joe Barton George Roach Grant Smith Reedsville Florida Second St

Mrs. Sam McClelland Recovering After Major Surgery

Mrs. Sam McClelland of Jacksonville is in University Hospital Columbus recovering from major surgery. Her condition is reported as satisfactory and her room number is 777. Del Flanagan, St Paul middleweight, had a 40 fought streak ended by a draw with Johnny DeFazio in New York on March 16, 1950.

Jacksonville Sam McClelland Edna University Hospital, Columbus del Flanagan St. Paul Johnny DeFazio New York

Trimble WSCS Seeks Soup Supper at Church Basement

Trimble WSCS meeting hosted by Mrs. Sadie Morrison and Mrs. Helen Willeke featured Laura Zimmer on Home Mission Centers and Race. Plans for a soup supper on Nov 20 at the church basement were announced along with a White Elephant sale and bazaar.

WSCS Trimble Methodist Church Sadie Morrison Helen Willeke Willeke Laura Zimmer Elma Leadinghaus Grace Sayer Merle Danford Esta Haskins

Junior Progressive Study Club Meeting Tonight

The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet at 8 this evening at the home of Mrs. Carl Brad bury with Mrs. Ruth Docie in charge of the program.

Progressive Study Club Carl Bradbury Ruth Docie

Chit Chat Club to Meet at Sayre Residence Tuesday

The Chit Chat Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of W A Sayre in Trimble. Mrs Foster Sayre and Mrs James Andrews will serve as hostesses.

W. A. Sayre Trimble Foster Sayre James Andrews

Meeting for Brownie mothers under two leaders

A meeting for the Brownie troop mothers led by Mrs Pau line Dew and Mrs Norma J Shepard is set for Tuesday from 6 30 to 7 30 p m in Room 16 of the high school building The Catholic Ladies Study Club hosts a Halloween party Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church hall Mr and Mrs Russell Hoplight and Mr and Mrs Edward Hop light and son Edward Jr of Ashtabula were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs Dale Hoplight The Lion became Columbia University s official symbol in 1910 when adopted by the College Student Board

Pauline Dew Norma J. Shepard Catholic Ladies Study Club Russell Hoplight Edward Hoplight Edward, Jr Ashtabula Dale Hoplight Columbia University College

Village Halloween Party Planned by Legion Post

Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion announces a community Halloween party to be held Thursday. A parade led by a band directed by George Dallas will start at City Hall, pass through the business district with costumed participants, then return for judging and prizes. Cider and donuts will be served to the band, costumed attendees, and children. special favors will surprise guests. Don Raoch is general chairman and Paul Haptonstahl is technical chairman.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Middleport High School George Dallas City Hall The Legion Don Raoch Paul Haptonstahl

Middleport High Names Freshman Class Officers

Middleport High School announces the freshman class officers Richard Swackhammer as president Judy Butcher as vice president David Lyons as secretary and William Stobart as treasurer in the final four-class selection.

Middleport Middleport High School Richard Swackhammer Judy Butcher David Lyons William Stobart

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

First report of a new healing substance Bio Dyne known as Preparation H that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Cases show reduction and pain relief, with patients saying piles are no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment from druggists with money back guarantee.

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