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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1953

Page

14

Knights of Pythias grand chancellor visits Meigs County

Alva Harris grand secretary of the Grand Domain of Ohio Knights of Pythias visited Racine for a district meeting. Speakers included J. H. Grate and W. A. Hiffe with attendees from Middleport Racine Gallipolis and Galion. Next district gathering set for Oct 27 in Gallipolis with Grand Master of Work Harry Cast as guest.

Middleport George Thompson Grand Domain of Ohio Knights of Py Alva Harris Racime Racine K P Hall J. H. Grate Harris Grate F. G Jackson Galha Meigs Vinton Athens Hocking Glouster James Leonard Columbus Co. W. Monks Athens County Leland Brown Meigs County F. G. Hunker Brad Wolfe Leonard Grand Lodge Wilkesville Pythian Association Dale Stump Grand Inner Guard

Candidates In Salisbury Justice Race

Meigs County elections list shows three races in the November 3 vote for justices of the peace and constables. In Salisbury Township four men seek two justice positions: Gerald Reuter Percy L Peoples incumbents plus Ross Evans and Steve Marlin. Constable races in Salisbury Township include Henry Werry and Harry Osborne Jr seeking reelection. Rutland Township constable Leroy W Bartrum files for reelection. Sutton Township has two justice races for one seat. Thomas A Cleland Ronald Grindley Sr file for justice, while John Djiiden Keith M Woods and Ronald Grindley Jr file for two constables.

Simple wedding marks Middleport ceremony

Miss Dorothy Chase, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herold Chase of Grant Street, married Mr. Gerald Anthony, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Anthony of Lincoln Street, in a 6:45 p.m. ceremony at the Hoyt home on Sixth Avenue. The couple, both Middleport High graduates, will reside in the Harley apartment at Bryant Place.

Middleport Dorothy Chase Herold ‘Chase Grant St Gerald Anthony Willis Anthony Lincoln, St Claremont E. Hoyt First Baptist Church S. Sixth Ave Ada Tovey Anthony Ruth Chase Raymond Lieving Lieving Sheila C. E., Hoyt Middleport Igh School Citizens’ National Bank, iMr U. S. Army Werner Chase Harley Bryant Place

Halloween Party at Edison Bakers Hosts Junior Youth Fellowship

A Maple Street home hosted the Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship party with a decorated basement recreation room. Prizes went to in costume participants, and refreshments closed the evening. Organizers included Judy Hurley Lois Litteral and Yogi Wayland along with decoration and refreshment committees. Many neighbors and friends attended, with additional planning assistance from Mrs. Clifford Stumbo Mrs. James Daniels and Mrs. Baker.

Middleport Edison Baker Maple St Junior High I Bapist Judy Hurley Lois Litteral Yogi Wayland Donna Hannah Nancy Sears Gail Stumbo Martha Spires Joyce Turner Violet Kauff Laverne Hurley Jennifer Daniels Clifford Stumbo James Daniels Baker Richard Hovatter Carol Owens James Hickman Sandra Fultz Jon Jacobs Warren Hurley Larry Hurley Judy Ferguson Herbert Owens Sandra Miller Carolyn Wilson David Cheshire Kit Neal Janet Valentine Charlotte Taylor Carol Hudson Pete Werner Stephen McCullough Mary Scott Rosalind Ferguson Charles Bowles Dave Massie John Ketehka Raymond Klees Frances Buckley

Son Born at Dayton to Hubbard Family

Announcement of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs William L Hubbard of Dayton. The baby named William Laurence Jr was born October 1 1921 at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Loren Carter of Danville KY Harold Hubbard of Middleport and Mrs Alma McKenzie of Pomeroy. Mrs McKenzie assists in Dayton.

Pomeroy William L. Hubbard Dayton Good Samaritan Hospital William Laurence, Jr Loren Carter Danville Harold Hubbard Middleport Alma McKenzie

Youngs Host Relatives From Far Away

Guests of Mr and Mrs Jacob Young of W Main Street include their daughter Thelma Mae Young and grandchildren Michael Ray and Delva Lynn Daniels who visited for two months. T Sgt Jerry Daniels joined a five week visit and left Friday for Cheyenne Wyoming where he serves in the U S Air Force. He also visited his mother Ruth Daniels in Huntington during the stay.

Pomeroy Jacob Young W. Main St Jerry Daniels Thelma Mae Young Michael Ray Delva Lynn Cheyenne Wyo U.S. Air Force Daniels Ruth Daniels Huntington

Injured Woman Treated After Fall at Point Pleasant Plant

Miss Betty Russell, injured in a fall at her Point Pleasant, West Virginia employment, is confined to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for treatment. The incident prompted medical care as she recovers from injuries sustained at work.

Pomeroy Betty Russell Holzer Hospital Ln Gallipolis Point Pleasant W. Ve

Seniors Lead Racine High Honor Roster

Seniors led the Racine High School honor roll after six weeks, with 16 of 43 students achieving a B or higher. The list includes Shelva Arnott, Bonnie Badgley, Buddy Cundiff, Loretta Davis, and others from seniors to freshmen, featuring multiple Roush and Euler family entries. The juniors placed 15 on the roll, followed by sophomores and freshmen with several named scholars.

Daniel Euler Janice Gillan Ruby Holter Ruby Parsons Marilyn Roush Caral Salser Nancy Shuler Larry Badgley Katie Bradford Norma Ann Chapman Donna Circle Marilyn Clelland Robert Euler David Hysell Phyllis Ihte Lester Manuel Wanda Roush Shirley Salser Dwain Sayre Betty Sellers Claudia Shields Janice Wolfe

Boosters To Sell Baked Goods Clothing Items

Pomeroy Hand Boosters will hold a rummage sale in the Fontana building on West Main Street Monday through Saturday as a money making project. Persons having rummage to contribute may telephone Mrs. Gerald Wildermuth or Mrs. Hattie Woodard. A bake sale on Saturday will conclude the event with members bringing items to the building early Saturday morning.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Hand Fontana W. Main St Gerald Wildermuth Hattie Woodard

Pomeroy Residents Question Anti-Pollution Act Sewage Plan

The Ohio Legislature passed the Anti-Pollution Act requiring municipalities to build mechanized cesspools and sanitary sewers. Pomeroy faces a proposed $1,000,000 cost to complete the project for the community.

Pomeroy Ohio

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