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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1948
Page
6
In probate court an order authorizes Charles Quillen guardian of William Quillen to compromise a settlement with Covert Baking Co and others over personal injuries from a Middleport automobile crash.
Gallipolis Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star observed its fortieth anniversary with Friendship Night in Gallipolis. Evangeline Chapter members attended as special guests. Deputy Grand Worthy Matron Edith Hutsinpiller was honored. More than 100 guests included Middleport members listed. A rosebud was given to 32 past patrons and matrons.
POMEROY The survivors of Leo Lightfoot who was killed in a tractor accident on Route 124 Monday night are listed. In addition to his parents Mr and Mrs Dallas Lightfoot he leaves three brothers Everett of Pomeroy Delbert and Emmet of Middleport and three sisters Mrs Ernest Wood Middleport Mrs Robert Burdette Pomeroy and Mrs John Overturf of Columbus.
Ambrose Hoover Pomeroy 73 of Racine died Monday night at Veterans Hospital Huntington West Virginia. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War with no survivors. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Ewing funeral home. DAV will handle arrangements with burial in Le tart Cemetery.
Nine marriage licenses are listed including W. H. Frankhauser, 42, carpenter of Parkersburg, W. Va., with Vera Johnson, 26 of Pomeroy. Clifford J. Klienman, 22, salesman of Beckley, W. Va., with Mary H. Miller, 22 of Middleport. Charles Riggs, 57, mine superintendent of Dennison, Ohio, with Eva Miller, 58 of Middleport. Don Lamb Jr., 24, miner of Middleport with Ella Mae Cox, 21 of Middleport. Charles Enzasser, 28, of Buffalo, N. Y., with Jean Fanquair, 23 of Pomeroy. Gerald Weaver, 39, glassworker of Lancaster with Vera Weaver, 30 of Pomeroy. Charles Reed Louitz, 21, installer of Pomeroy with Mildred Irene Nichols, 21 of Pomeroy.
An overflow of teenagers filled Jack's Dairy Bar on Monday night for an open house with informal dancing to the juke box.
The Kanauga PTA met at the school on October 11 with a program by fourth and fifth graders. Discussion covered the three mill school levy. Local residents John Raike and family returned from Cincinnati aboard the Boggs after months away. others, including the Raikes, Vickers, Russells, and Griffens, were noted for weekend visits and travels to Charleston, Portsmouth, Holzer Hospital, and Waterly.
Olivia Delaney to wed James H. Brugh on Oct 17 in Bluefield West Virginia. Families formerly lived in Ravenswood. Other notes include birthday celebrations for Mrs. Dave Wolfe and Mildred Wolfe and social visits by the McLeods and Swan family. Laurel Cliff PTA schedules a Halloween masquerade party with refreshments.
The Women's Society of Christian Service announces an evening Week of Prayer and Self Denial at Health Methodist Church with a 7 15 p m chimes call to worship. All Methodist women invited. Home observance allowed for those at home. Theme is Be Still and offerings aid Nurse Training Schools Alaska Mission China middle schools and community centers US.
Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters will meet at Woodman Hall Tuesday evening for officer nominations.
Children attended Texanna White’s fourth birthday party at long pink and white tables. Ice cream cake and party favors including Halloween hats and balloons were given, with seat cards listing girls Daria Schafer Charlene Davis Karen Bachner Judy Gregg Christine Coats Christine Beaver Judy Butcher Cynda Morris Barbara Jones and accompanying mothers.
Susie Lee Wood, seven, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C E Wood, was honored guest at a Friday afternoon party. Neighboring children attending included Connie Covert Nancy Roller Dickie Roller Forrest Bachtel Sandra Fultz Deanna Ewing Susan Pullen and Curtis Wood, Susie’s brother.
Mrs. Forrest Bachtel entertained her Contract Club and guests Tuesday night. High score went to Mrs. W. A. Smith who received an award. A coffee hour followed. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Nease Mrs. Irving Karr Jr Mrs. Roland Neutzling Mrs. Smith Mrs. Fred Blaettner and guests Mrs. C. L. Wood Mrs. E. S. Schaaf and Mrs. O. P. Klein.
Phoebe Pauline Harper marked her third birthday at her parents residence with Mr and Mrs Campbell Harper hosting. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson attended as Mrs Harper served a birthday dinner and candle adorned cake.
Middleport reports Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas and Charles Bettinger of Charleston as recent guests of Miss Allie Mauck Miss Lettie Besserer and Mr. and Mrs. George Wittmer during a cordial social visit.
Mr. and Mrs. John Blazer of Gallipolis announce the birth of a son, David. Mrs. Blazer is a sister of Mrs. Delbert Rice, S. Second Ave.
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