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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1963

Page

5

Resisting Arrest Law Considered By Council

Middleport village council gave first reading to an ordinance imposing heavier penalties for resisting arrest. First offense fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail, second offenses up to 250 dollars or one year, or both. The measure follows police safety concerns after recent incidents.

Charlene Hoeflich Middleport Middleport Village Council Herbert Gilkey Rawlings Garage William Smith Park St

Television Listings Note By The Messenger

The Messenger disclaims errors in program listings when station schedules lack corrections. Boldface indicates color programs.

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TV Previews Highlights Channel 38 Lineup Tonight

Channel 38 schedule features Mr. Novak at 7 30 p m about alcoholism among a teacher and his wife. Richard Boone Show follows with a pearl trade tale in a Mexican village. Andy Williams at 10 includes Jane Wyman and Ernest Borgnine. Greatest Show on Earth guest Fabian stars in a robbery tale. The Fugitive plot has Richard Kimble joining Imperial Valley fruit harvesters.

WLWC NBC Wsaz-Tv Wtvn-Tv ABC Wchs-Tv CBS Wbns-Tv Whtn-Tv Columbus Huntington Charleston Columbus Huntington Bot Masterson Amos ‘N Andy Mr. Novak Richard Boone Jack Benny Garry Moore Weath Hong Kong WTVN WCHS WHTN Foreign Legion Daily Word Buddy Starcher Public Service Kangaroo Dean Miller Kangaroo Jack la Lanne Pete Smith Real McCoys Jane Wyman Pete and Gladys Jane Ernie Ford Erie Ford Tomor General Hospital Bride General Hospital Loretta Young Kiddsville Rae Flippo Sugartoot Sea Hunt Juvenile Court Sea Hunt the Virginian Virginian Ozzie-Harriet Chronicle Chronicle Ozzie-Harriet Chronicle Patty Duke Chronicle The Glynis Ben Casey Geen Beverly Hillbillies Dick van Dyke Channing Danny Kaye Channel 6 Alexander Scourby Andy Williams Ernest Borgnine Fabian Richard Kimble Imperial Valley

WOUB TV Schedule Snapshot

A listing of afternoon and evening programs across WOUB including Friendly Giant Francais Sing Hi and Sing Lo Musicale Loki Crossroads Public Arts TV Kindergarten News Weather and What a World during the day and early evening blocks.

Miss Bachner Hosts Halloween Party at Home

Connie Bachner entertained Saturday night with a Halloween party at her parents’ home. Prizes went to Marta Hubbard for prettiest, Rex Roush for ugliest, and Shiela Childs for most original. Nut treats and hot chocolate were served.

Middleport Connie Bachner Everett Bachner Marta Hubbard Rex Roush Shiela Childs Lois Ann Sauer Remalee Nieri Cynthia Mills Ruth Ann Lacey Teresa Casci Mary Jane Jenkinson Mike Mullen Richard Haggerty Michael Buskirk van Johnson Dennis Ault Billy Slater Arthur Casci Bobby Rice Bachner Ida Bachner Karen Bachner

Driver Faces Fine and Jail Time on DUI Charge

Eight persons appeared before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin. William Woodrow Bowyer of Huntington pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received a $50 fine plus costs, six month license revocation, and 24 hours in jail. Others paid $10 fines and costs for improper passing or expired stickers, including George Davis Point Pleasant Robert Lee Erwin Winfield Roy Mullins James C. Johe Huntington and Charles F. Hodge Mt Alto Sheryl S. Adkins Letart.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin William Woodrow Bowyer Huntington George Davis Robert Lee Erwin Winfield Roy M. Mullins James C. Johe Charles F. Hodge Mt. Alto Sheryl S. Adkins Letart

Surprise Birthday Party For Edna Summerfield

A Chester gathering honored Mrs Edna Summerfield with a surprise birthday party at her home. Relatives and friends attended from Huntington Gallipolis and surrounding towns including Lambs Hatch Powell Northup Caldwell Swartz Snyder Damewood Parker Summerfield Litchfield and others from Beal Charleston and Syracuse.

Chester Edna Summerfield Carl Lamb Raymond Mary Francis Hatch Huntington Olin Lamb Marietta Glenn Powell William Northup Debbie Gallipolis Cecil Caldwell Janet Kenneth Tuppers Plains Vernon Swartz Lena Rena Robin Dawn Teresa Snyder Belpre Herbert Parker Nancy Syracuse Helen Damewood Lester Rexal Summerfield Gerald Lee Tommy Lina May Beal Summerfield Louise Litchfield Charleston W. Va

Meigs General Hospital Admission and Discharges

Paul Decker of Syracuse and Bertha Rathburn of Rutland admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Ora Carsey discharged.

Meigs General Hospital Paul Decker Syracuse Bertha Rathburn Rutland Ora Carsey

Driver Fined and Jailed After DWI Hearing

William Mitch ell Pomeroy was fined 150 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail after a Meigs County hearing before Judge Frank W. Porter. Mitchell faced charges of driving while intoxicated.

Pomeroy William Mitchell Meigs County Frank W. Porter Mitchell

Bond Forfeited in Dexter Court for Missed Appearance

Burton De Weese, 39, of Dexter, forfeited a $25 bond in the May or Charles Legar court after failing to appear on intoxication charges.

Pomeroy Burton DeWeese Dexter Charles Legar

Tag Day Raises 529 For Middleport Music Program

Middleport High School band members helped raise 529.29 in tag day efforts reported at a Band Boosters meeting. Other fundraisers include 132.90 from a record hop and candy bar sales by the drum section to fund new marching band drums. New uniforms were ordered for 14 seniors and seniors will be recognized at the Middleport Athens game with a lights out half time show.

Middleport Eugene Gherke Gherke

4-H Club Halloween Party Held in Middleport

The Wide-Awake 4-H Club held a Halloween party at Mrs. L. W. McComas home with prizes for Jennifer Goble prettiest Brenda Edwards ugliest and Mary Lee Van Meter hardest to guess. Hostesses Mary Holman Marsha Stewart and Rhonda Hysell served cider and doughnuts and handed apples and candy as favors. Plans for November include a table setting demonstration led by Vicky Van Meter Miss Hysell and Miss Stewart with Diana Welsh Connie Moses and Debbie Maiden as hostesses. Other attendees included Robbie Jean Ord Myrta Wilson Betty and Cathy Russell Mary Jane Gerard Sheila and Josephine Toney Sharon Hindy Mary Malik Sandra Clatworthy and Nina Stiles. Weekend visitors included Pete Elmer and son Peter Brent of Columbus and Joyce Williamson of Columbus visiting her mother Mrs. Georgia Williamson. The Mowreys and Frenches hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Mowrey and Earl French with relatives. Pecans from Heath Methodist Class 12 available via Mrs. M. E. Dowson Frieda Faehnle or Mrs. James Criswell. deliveries through Mrs. Criswell. Trick or Treat night set for Leon on Thursday with 9 p.m. curfew per Mayor Warren Keefer.

Middleport L. W. McComas Jennifer Goble Brenda Edwards Mary Lee van Meter Mary Holman Marsha Stewart Rhonda Hysell Vicky van Meter Miss Hysell Miss Stewart Diana Welsh Connie Moses Debbie Maiden Eloise Wilson Mrs. McComas Robbie Jean Ord Mryta Wilson Betty and Cathy Russell Mary Jane Gerard Sheila Josephine Toney Sharon Hindy Mary Malik Sandra Clatworthy Nina Stiles Pete Elmer Peter Brent Columbus E. J. Strauss John Joyce Williamson Georgia Williamson Gary Lee Patty Ann Cleveland Edward Howell John W. Lee George Mowrey

Middleport Club Hosts Meets and Local Notices

Mrs James Harley hosts Middleport Literary Club on Wednesday at 1 30 p m with reviews of Elizabeth Appleton and Lattimer Legend. Middleport Athletic Boosters meet 7 30 p m Tuesday at Middleport High School cafeteria. RAM special session 7 30 p m Wednesday at Masonic Temple with degree work and refreshments. Local person als note several residents traveling, visiting relatives and attending events including a Browns Giants game. A car wash by Beta Sigma Phi Eta Phi Chapter set for Saturday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m at Middleport village hall with pickup and delivery service announced.

James Harley Middleport Literary Club Dale Dutton Elizabeth Appleton Rodney Downing Lattimer Middleport Middleport High School Pomeroy Chapter RAM Masonic Temple Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Richard Hovatter Gene Mitch

Blood drive at Pomeroy Junior High nets 77 pints

Meigs County Ameri can Red Cross blood program saw 87 donors report to the Pomeroy Junior High School mobile unit Monday. Thirty five provided replacement blood, 11 were first time donors, and several achieved gallon and two gallon milestones. Nurses, officials, and volunteers from local clubs and schools organized the drive with donations from Davis Ice and Produce Co. and Ohio Valley Baking Co.

Pomeroy Meigs County American Red Cross Rose Mary Raub Wendell Gerlach Gallon Club Willis Parker Robert Wingett Homer B. Smith Maxine Hobs Akron Zahl Davis Ice and Produce Co Ohio Valley Baking Co

Car Smacks Pole Goes Over Bank Near Bouman’s Run

Ray L Proffitt, 37, Racine, escaped serious injury when his car struck a utility pole and guard railing on Route 124 near Bouman’s Run Road, went over an embankment into a creek. He said a passing car crowded him off the road. he suffered a head laceration and a back injury.

Pomeroy Racine Bouman's Run Road Ray L Proffitt Hartenbach

Trumpeters Eat Pizza At Party

Middleport Friday night gathering for the trumpet sections of the Middleport High School band followed the Middleport Nelsonville football game. Hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Burkett helped organize a Halloween themed party with guests including Mary Burkett and others.

Middleport David Jenkins David Burkett Middleport High School Robert Burkett Nelsonville

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births

Mr and Mrs Robert Barrett Langsville Ohio announce a daughter. Other births noted include Mrs Barrett Langsville Ohio Mrs Oley Herdman Middleport William Grant Shell Point Pleasant and Mrs Margaret Lanier South Side.

Robert Barrett Langsville, Ohio Oley Herdman Middleport William Grant Shell Point Pleasant Margaret Lanier South Side

Free miniature hearing aid model offered to hard of hearing

In Charleston West Virginia Dahlberg Motorola offers a free nonoperating life size replica of their smallest model. The ear level compact unit weighs under a third of an ounce and has no body head wires. Write or call E F Lette 20 Brooks St Charleston WV for information.

Charleston W. Va Dahlberg Motorola Dahlberg E. F. Lette Brooks St

Parked car damage in E Main St collision

Pomeroy police report a parked car on E Main St was struck by a vehicle driven by Richard Casey 22 of Columbus. The parked car owner is Orion Roush near Langsville. Casey’s vehicle sustained no damage.

Pomeroy E. Main St Richard Casey Columbus Orion Roush Langsville Casey

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