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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1949

Page

2

Child Dies When Autos Collide

At 7 15 p m Friday two miles west of Jackson a car driven by Frederick Lott 58 Chillicothe overturned when the driver lost control Hazel Chaffin 33 Chillicothe had lacerations and a sprained ankle Patty Bennett 15 Chillicothe had head bruises Lott was fined 100 in Jackson mayor s court for driving under the influence. Saturday morning six miles west of Jackson Route 35 cars driven by Richard Bloss 21 Jackson and Elbin Roscoe Seals 22 Columbus sideswiped Mrs Seals endured contusions of the left side.

Jackson Frederick Lott Chillicothe Hazel Chaffin Patty Bennett Lott Mayor's Court of Richard Bloss Elbin Roscoe Seals Columbus

Eagles Zone Welfare Conference Draws Large Pomeroy Gathering

About 1900 members and friends from Zone 8 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles attended the Zone Welfare Conference in Pomeroy. The weekend featured a welcome by Mayor Sidney A. Spencer, a street parade led by Riverside Motor Cycle Club with multiple high school bands, and a Sunday session where 19 candidates were initiated. Columbus Aerie 279 supplied the largest delegation with 78 members. three living charter members attended. 135 officials registered.

Pomeroy Zone 8 Order of Eagles Sidney A. Spencer Margaret Merrymen Riverside Motor Cycle Club Middleport Wellston Wahama Chester Racine Aerie 297 Columbus Drew Webster Post American Legion Meigs County Spencer Fire Compan 1 Theiddleport Columbus Aerie 279 Carl Bobo A. Dale Miller Worthy Nathan Coen Frank Grashel Ralph Swearengen William Huber Eagles Quartette Frank Grasher Dewey Martin Walter Jamison Carl Lalshin Columbus Aerie Frank Gersheimer Pete Worlein Ed Fisher

Eagles celebration draws crowds to Middleport eateries

Overflow crowds for the Pomeroy Eagles weekend celebration spill into Middleport. Mary Jane Coffee Shop reserved for 200 Eagles Sunday while Pomeroy High School football and Jackson High School Ironmen teams dined at local eateries after games this week.

Middleport Eagles Pomeroy Mary Jane Gallipolis Jackson High School Ironmen

New Hearing Device Promises Invisible Ear Receiver

A Chicago article touts Beltone’s invisible Phoro mold that aids hearing without an ear receiver button. It claims freedom from visible devices and invites readers to request a free brochure and home testing without cost.

Chicago Beltone Dept 19Th St

Athens Youth Choir Delivers Sacred Concert in Rain

A steady rain did not deter a good crowd at the United Methodists Church for the Athens Inter church Youth Choir performance. The 65 singers from Athens High School gave 14 programs with solo and instrumental highlights. Future plans include a junior choir, under director Mrs. Don Tullis with accompanist Mrs. Carl Nessley.

Pomeroy Athens Athens High School Presbyterian Church Martha Lee Morrison Patsy Wolf Travelin Kathleen Downie Frank Dilley Sharon Oldfield Joe Scott Don Tullis Carl Nessley

Funeral services for H. P. Fischer held in Marietta

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kincaid and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wise Jr attended the funeral in Marietta on Sunday afternoon. Both Wise and Kincaid had worked with Fischer in photography.

Middleport Clifford Kincaid C. H. Wise, Jr H. P. Fischer Marietta Mr. Wise Mr. Kincaid

Report of the Condition for Security Savings Bank Co

Bank submission shows assets and liabilities including demand and time deposits, government and state deposits, and capital accounts. Pledged assets and secured liabilities listed with amounts across multiple categories.

THE Security Savings Bank CO United States BOPAL

Man Suffers Stroke At Corner Of Court In Pomeroy

Mr. Fowler and Harley Saylor were walking on Main Street near the Court corner when he suffered a stroke shortly after midnight Saturday. Patrolman Jed Webster aided him to Meigs General hospital where he regained consciousness by noon Sunday and was listed in serious condition. He lives at 112½ Brick Street with his wife and two children.

Pomeroy Enon Fowler Harley D. Saylor Main St Court Jed Webster Fowler Meigs General Hospital Mr. Fowler Brick St

Possible Robbery Investigated Near Silver Bridge

In Gallipolis sheriff reports a man may have been robbed in broad daylight Saturday near the Ohio end of the Silver Bridge. T. W. Casey of Apple Grove was seen leaving a tavern around 3 30 p m and later found on the ground with broken glasses and injuries. Witnesses cite the scene but no conclusive attacker identified. The sheriff’s office also arrested Mrs Virginia McDade for intoxication. Charles Biffle of the city missed a meal at the county jail and was released and rebooked on intoxication. Alfred Pearson of Point Pleasant was fined 15 dollars and costs for intoxication after deputies arrested him.

Gallipolis Ohio Silver Bridge George Ehman T. W. Casey Apple Grove W. Va Casey Point Pleasant Sheriff's Office Virginia McDade Leon Charles Biffle City Alfred Pearson Maurice Grover Sheriff's Deputies

River Traffic Report From Gallipolis Locks

River readings show multiple down and up movements on Gallipolis and Kanawha rivers with guage levels cited. The Tenera Tampico Cook George III and Peace Atlas Martin Jayson C Zubie Chris Weir Patriot Cornell are listed with times and status, Kanawha Falls and Point Pleasant levels noted.

Gallipolis Tenera Tampico Kanawha Winfield George III Montgomery Atlas Martin Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant

Fog Causes Crash After Early Sunday Morning

Stanley J. Rose of Huntington drove on the wrong side in dense fog and struck a parked car owned by Phillip Bauer at 324 Third Ave. Rose reported the accident to city police.

Gallipolis Stanley J. Rose Huntington Rose Phillip Bauer Third Ave

Sunday School Union Reaches Churchless Areas in Ohio

The American Sunday School Union under Rev. A N Maxwell operates eight Sunday schools in Athens Perry Fairfield and Hocking counties Ohio. It is non denominational nationwide and works where churches have died out to provide Christian education for children and adults funded by gifts from many denominations.

Sunday School Union American Sunday School Union A. N. Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Athens Perry Fairfield Hocking Ohio Michigan Indiana New York Pennsylvania Chase Union Sunday School Athens County C. A. Spriggs

Gallipolis Flood Report Records 1.4 Inches Rainfall

Gallipolis reports 1.4 inches of rain had fallen by midnight Sunday and the weather remained wet with heavy rain continuing at the time of the update.

Gallipolis Locks Gallipolis

Woman Pays $50 Fine For Resisting Officer

Gallipolis residents Mary Hurston and her husband John Hurston faced fines after alcohol related offenses. Mary Hurston paid 50 dollars and costs for resisting an officer and 5 dollars for intoxication. John Hurston was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Arrests were made by city police.

Gallipolis Mary Hurston Oak Hill Maurice Grover John Hurston

Ada Usery Returns From Phoenix After Month Visit

Mrs Ada Usery returned from Phoenix Arizona Saturday night after a month long stay. She attended services for her father and now resides with Mrs Della Bodimer at Eureka Ohio.

Gallipolis Ada Usery Phoenix Ariz

Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List

Holzer Hospital records show admissions including Mrs. John Bartels Gallia Mrs. Thomas Johnston Creola Mrs. Stanley Thomas Jackson Thomas J. Wood Gallia William Halderman Jackson Mrs. Gerald Cruikshank Size more W Va Allen Hatfield Bladen Mrs Hattie Gillespie Oak Hill Mrs E C Davis Buffalo W Va Russell Scott Gallipolis Mrs Fred Sellers Wellston Discharged include Henry Love Humphrey Gilliland John William Rose W H Dudding Miss Garnet Whiting Ira Swisher George Jordon Mrs Gerald Cruikshank William Joseph Stricklen Mrs C A Martin Mrs Clarence Huffman Mrs John Morris Mrs Gomer Phillips and daughter Mrs Leland Duncan and daughter Mrs Richard Bethel and son Mrs Wilard Durst and son

John Bartels Gallia Thomas Johnston Creola Stanley Thomas Jackson Thomas J. Wood William Halderman Gerald Cruikshank Sizemore W. Va Allen Hatfield Bladen Hattie Gillespie Oak Hill E. C. Davis Buffalo Russell Scott Gallipolis Fred Sellers Wellston Henry Love Humphrey Gilliland John William Rose W. H. Dudding Garnet Whiting Ira Swisher George Jordon Gerald Cruickshank William Joseph Stricklen C. A. Martin Clarence Huffman John Morris Gomer Phillips Leland Duncan Richard Bethel Wilard Durst

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