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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1956

Page

2

Pomeroy Woman Heads Man In 80 MPH Christmas Seal Chase

In Pomeroy a high speed chase ended when a fleeing driver collided with two cars near the Wilson Service Station. Patrolman Werry pursued, the driver escaped from the emergency squad truck, identity later traced to Rich. Shuler and two passengers were hospitalized with injuries. others treated for bruises. In Meigs County, Mrs. William A Morgan of Pomeroy was chosen as 956 Christmas Seal chairman by the Tuberculosis and Health Association, with seal labels to be made Nov 5.

Rowkoy Pomeroy Pomeroy Wilson Henry Werry River Oil Co Shuler Werry West Virginia Shirley Roberts Velma Faulk Union Avenue Meigs General Hospital Middleport Meigs County The Tuberculosis and Health Association Heath Methodist Church William A. Morgan Harold Woodgerd Heath Church Richard Chambers Meigs County Hospital Dwight Wallace Wallace Bradford Ramon Konkright

Middleport Social Notes Firemen Hostess Soup Supper

Auxiliary members of the Volunteer Firemen hosted a village soup supper at the firemen's quarters with about 50 attendees. Ten month old Jeffrey Darst in a fireman red suit and Barbara Anthony eight months old were among the children present. Mrs. Sidney Russell and other auxiliaries prepared soup and pies, serving at 6 30 p.m. Games and prizes followed. The event disrupted traffic as an automobile collision briefly blocked the bridge and entrance to the town.

Wal Jeffrey Darst Thomas” Darst Barbara Anthony Gerald Anthony Sidney 7. Russell Werry Pomeroy Emergency Sells Charles Murray Char O Morles Russell T.Y David Ohlingers Mason Bridge Wayne Gibbons Evelyn Everett Bach Westers and Daughters Emmet Wigginia Shulers Russell Mills John Vromans Jack Becht Robert McElhinnys Karlen C. E. McKinleys James Daniels Richard Karrs Polly Bauer R. R. Pickens B. F. Parmalees Robert Fisher Don Mills Anthonys Darsts Billy Paul Haptonstall Elaine Davis Connie Bachner Jeffrey Bogs Robert Sharp William Haptonstall Debbie Colpay Keith Frech Ruth Ann Kathy Lavely Betsy Cunningham Joyce Davis Sandra Clatworthy Hel Louise Taylor Carla Sue Gilmore

Seldon Cole Services Held

Seldon Cole 77 died at his Marietta home after a 42 year career as a postal clerk on the Ohio River Road. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Marietta with survivors including a sister and a nephew.

Pomeroy — Seigen Cole Marietta Ohio River Road Pomeroy Floyd E. Wil Middleport Cariliams Mattox William Robson H. E. Bush Grand Jury Jolly Bunch Bush Justice of the Peace R. E. Grind Gravel Hill Ley Edwin A Flem Osma Williams Ming Seldon R. Flem Point Pleasant W. Va Glenn W. Engel Grindley Williams Leading Creek Road

Births and community notices in Meigs County area

Mrs. George Childs welcomes grandson and granddaughter born at base hospital and family news includes Burns and Groves, plus local emergency calls and church events. Community groups meet at First Presbyterian and Columbus Meigs County Society dinner, with Boy Scout breakfast and Bradbury PTA plans for Bradbury school improvements and Halloween events.

Modern Woodmen of America Halloween Party Planned

Modern Woodmen of America sponsors a community Halloween party for children in Middleport and surrounding areas. The event, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. at the MW of A Hall, features costume judging, souvenirs, and refreshments. Golda Krachomberger, junior director, urges attendance highlighting welfare and festive, safe Halloween goals. R. E. Wilson local representative of the society backs the effort.

Pomeroy Modern Woodmen Middleport Pomeroy America United States Athering Hall Progress Golda Krachomberger Juni

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges Summary

Meigs General Hospital reports admissions including Michael Barr Julia Tittle Pomero Joan Blazer Mrs Bert Teaford Dorothy Salser Mrs Retha Day Jackie Carter James Young W Lee Combes Arthur Morarity and more. Discharges listed include Mattie Frost Gary Duff Martha Burn Jerry Wise Mrs Leslie Hawley and baby Mrs Frances Oldaker Sam Nelson and James Young.

Meigs General Hospital Michael Barr Julia Tittle Pomero Joan Blazer Cheshire Bert Teaford Racine Dorothy Salser Retha Day Shade Jackie Carter Chester James Young Clifton W. Lee Combes Rutland Arthur Morarity Pomeroy Mattie Frost Gary Duff Martha Burn Jerry Wise Leslie Hawley Baby Frances Oldaker Sam Nelson

Aunt Ethel Jones Dies. Rites Planned

Mrs. Harole Long of N Second Ave learned of her aunt Mrs. Ethel Jones death Sunday in Chillicothe after a second heart attack. The elder Jones, last of her family, leaves seven children and grandchildren. son Gerald Thompson died in July. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Concord Church with interment in Concord Cemetery.

Bert Saundee Athens Fred I. Gardner Middleport Church Everett Bachner

Talent at Rutland Show Pleases Capacity Crowd

Rutland High School hosted a jam packed benefit show with a strong turnout. The Swineherdettes from Kger Creek School band won first prize and a $25 savings bond for a musical comedy act. Second prize went to Charlessanna Kay Hess with a toe tap and the Middleport Trio took third with an advanced tap dance.

Francis H. Klein Rutland Rutland High School Kgger Creek Three Little Pigs Charlesanna Kay Hess Middleport Suzanne Bradbury Connie Cook Lynn Daniels

Justice of Peace Sends Man to Ciney Workhouse

Jack Kittle was sentenced to six months in the Cincinnati Workhouse, fined 200 dollars plus costs, and bound over to the grand jury under 900 dollar bonds on three other charges. He pleaded innocent to one assault count and denied a destruction of property charge. He faces additional bonds and will be taken to the workhouse today. Others fined or bound include Elmer Hollow, Hurley Nelson, Thomas Crawford, Harry Graham, Anna Margaret Singer, and Charles R Edwards on various charges.

Pomeroy Jack Kittle Cincinnati Court of Justice of the Peace R. E. Grindley Kittle Kittie Harold Duckworth Justice of the Peace Grindley Elmer Hollow Racine Hurley Nelson Dexter Thomas Crawford Cambridge Harry Graham Columbus Anna Margaret Singer Charles R. Edrds Middleport

Pomeroy Social Notes Thelma Virginia Robinson and Lewis W. Osborne

Thelma Virginia Robinson of St. Paul Va and Sgt Lewis W Osborne son of Mr and Mrs Harry Osborne Lincoln Terrace wed at Pomeroy Church of Christ with vows read by Mrs Donald Seevers at 7 pm on Wednesday Oct 10 Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Harris following the ceremony a reception at the groom s home The new Mrs Osborne works in Columbus and will be discharged from Camp Lejeune NC in January Mrs Davis hosted the Women s Christian Fellowship meeting at Tup Pers Plains Christian Church with Mt Beulah Mission clothing drive planned before Christmas The November meeting will be at Mrs Mabel Kim s home.

Pomeroy Frank Robinson St. Paul Thelma Virginia Lewis W. Osborne Harry Osborne Lincoln Terrace Donald Seevers Pomeroy Church of Christ James Harris Osborne Columbus le Osborne LeJeune Davis Women’s Christian Fellowship Tuppers Plains Christian Church Mabel Kim Guy Bogess Mt. Beulah

Jutland High Grad e in Korea

Arthur B. Cross 18 son of Walter B. Cross Langsville recently promoted to specialist third class in Korea He is a rifleman with Company E in the 7th Infantry Division and 31st Regiment His parents visited him at Fort Bragg North Carolina after he entered the Army in October 1954 The report notes other local visits and district meetings of county superintendents of schools and local gatherings across Meigs County including Langsville Bak ersville and Columbus families.

Langsville Arthur B. Cross Walter B. Cross Korea 7Th Infantry Division Bentzwolle Spe Zana Baxter Cross Army Bridgeport Fisit Harry Fort Bragg N. C Elmer ‘Sadler Beechee Bottom C. Patterson Meigs County Mied Rutland Lake Hope B. H. Barnhouse Ralph Miller Delores Ann Charlene Columbus Lewis Masters Bakersville Jack Rosenbaum Springfield Mary Harbrecht Fred Rosenbaum

Halloween Party Set For Syracuse School

POMEROY The Syracuse Grade School hosts its annual Halloween party at 7 30 Thursday evening with a masked contest prizes and booths for candy baked goods and other items A tet course will be served on stage A silver offering will be collected at the door and a door prize will be awarded

Pomeroy Syracuse

Accident in Racine Sends Dorothea Salser to General Hospital

Sheriff report details a Saturday crash in Racine where Dorothea Salser, a passenger in Vernon Swartz’s car from Chester, was injured. Swartz reportedly dropped a lit cigarette while turning left on Main Street, causing the collision with a tree.

Racine Charles Russell

Fine Is Suspended For Fumenur-Leon Inumate Case

Langsville resident Fumenur Leon Inumate is fined five dollars and suspended in a case heard by Judge E F Robinson Jr. The charge arose from passing a stopped bus, with Patrolman John McKe filing the report.

Fumenur Leon Inumate Langsville E. F. Robinson John McKe

Beautiful 8 room modern home for rent in Racine Ohio

Announcement offers an eight room modern home not sold by October end for rent to a responsible party at 65 dollars per month with several months prepaid. Viewings available anytime. James Norris, Racine Ohio, R. D. 1.

James 2 Norris Racine R. D Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middleport Social Notes Social Childs Cash Bahr Nam Dorothy Childs Jed Debra Kay Dren Janice Paul Burns Babrs Mason M. D. —— Groves Wilmington N.C Cpl Burns U.S. Marine Corps Burns Kay Marie Groves Powell St Elmer Beller Mason Clinic Aulddleport Woman's Association of First Presbyterian Church James E. Harley Lowell Probasco L. J. Hein¢s Lucy Gregg Farie Erlewine Thhe Meigs County Society of Columbus Wilson Avenue First Baptist Church George Meinhart J. J. Davis Clay Bryan Clyde Ingles K__D. Amsbury Milton Hood Carpenter Carpenter Columbia Elementary Carpenter Branbury Party Reachea Middleport Bradbury Parent Teacher Association Bradbury Payground Equipment PTA Nathan Biggs Homer Forrest Pythian Sisters Me Temple Genevieve Farmer Gallipolis William Allman Earl Owen Milton Russell Allman Homer Jones George Childs Farmer Bertie Wat Tuadreport Bob Evans Kirk Douglas Gilbert Roland Sterling Hayden Ann Sheridan SFT Pest Pomeroy Cement Block W. K. Everson Little Miss Hess Neers C. P. Bradbury Mer Song Patricia Huddleston Harbor Lights Phyllis Rice Linda Sue Parker E. C. Schaaf Maxine Wingett Dixie Roush Lee Knotts Gloria Gordon Atkins Karen Thomas Sue Rue Martha Jeffers Liberace Robert Jenkins Jeastumed Juges Ruth Reed Henry Null Maxine Miller Adrian Carson Virginia Nelson Ruth Erlewine Justice of Peace Man Ciney Workhouse Pomeroy Social Notes Jutland Mercy Personals Dorothea Salser General Hospital Liberty SuperScope Neville Brand Alan Hale Bruce Bennett Jane Russell Cornel Wilde Tomeroy Cadillac BUICK FORD Studebaker Oldsmobile Mercury Karr & van Zandt Pomeroy Bend Theatres Temple Robert Evan Jelfres Hunter Virginia Maye Robert Middleton Walter Brennan
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