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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1957

Page

3

Joint Court of Honor Promotes Scouting in Middleport

Middleport hosts a joint Boy Scout Troop 245 and Cub Scout Pack 244 court of honor with leaders, parents, and guests. Cpl. P D McCreedy of the Gallipolis State Patrol spoke on safety for minors, pedestrian rules, bicyclist laws, and calling the patrol in emergencies. Cub Scouts received Wolf Lion and Bear ranks along with Golden Arrow awards. several members prepared to join Boy Scouts.

Middleport American Legion Karl Beck Forrest Bachtel Ray Pickens Gary Ault Darrell Stumbo Robert Mills Cpl P. D. McCreedy Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Cpl. McCreedy Richard Wells Boy Scouts Bobby Swanson Ray Pickens II James Miller Alan Wallace Kim Neal James Batey Myron Miller Mills

Child Taken to Hospital for Tests in Columbus

Marsha Christine Halstead, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Halstead of Railroad Street, was taken to Children’s Hospital Columbus for tests and treatment. Her parents accompanied her there Saturday and have returned home.

Middleport Marsha Christine Halstead Herman Halstead Railroad St Children’s Hospital Columbus

Father Shot Accidentally In Upper Arm

Milford Frederick Pomeroy of Chester was accidentally shot in the upper right arm shortly after noon Monday. His son Milford Frederick Jr. 14, fired a .38 revolver he believed unloaded, the bullet passing through a door frame and striking his father as he sat outside the house. He was treated at Meigs General hospital and released after bullet removal.

Pomeroy Milford Frederick Chester Milford Frederick, Jr Howard Frank Frederick Meigs General Hospital Raymond Russell

Middleport Man Fined $10 for Reckless Operation

A case before Mayor C. O. Fisher resulted in Carl E. Edwards of Middleport being fined $10 and costs on a reckless operation of a motor vehicle charge.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Carl E. Edwards

Three New Suits Filed In Court In Meigs County

In Meigs County Common Pleas Court three actions were filed. Ohio Casualty Insurance seeks 387.17 from Frank Mullins for automobile damage to Virginia Mayes Covert’s car from a Sept 15, 1955 Langsville crash. Rizer Oil Co. seeks 495.67 from John Bolin for unpaid invoices. Roger Winebrenner seeks a divorce from Marlene Glenda Winebrenner and asks court to approve a separation agreement covering property and custody of four month old Gregory Allen Winebrenner.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Ohio Casualty Insurance Co Hamilton Ohio Frank F. Mullins Vinton Route 1 Virginia Mayes Covert Langsville Mullins Rizer Oil Co., Inc John Bolin Roger Winebrenner Syracuse Marlene Glenda Winebrenner Coolville

Ice Cream Social Planned at Tuppers Plains Church

Pomeroy announces an ice cream social at Tuppers Plains Methodist Church on Saturday at 6 30 p.m. Homemade ice cream and cake will be sold.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Methodist

Rio residents ride to Sugar Loaf by aerial trolley

People travel from central Rio de Janeiro across the bay to Sugar Loaf peak riding an aerial trolley, capturing a scenic urban transit experience.

Rio de Janeiro Sugar Loaf Peak

Birth Announced in Shadyside Family Welcomes Son

Mr. and Mrs. William Price of Shadyside announce the birth of a son on August 22 in a Wheeling hospital. This is their fifth child. The Price children Billy, Joan, David and Penny spent the summer with their grandmother Mrs. Dale Mourning. They were taken home Thursday by Mrs. Mourning and her daughter Mrs. Nona Story. Mrs Price is the former Mary Mourning.

Middleport William Price Shadyside Wheeling Price Billy Joan David Penny Dale Mourning Railroad St

Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Fannie Moore of Pomeroy and Mrs Grace Karr of Harrisonville admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Discharged: Mrs Sarah Errington of Pomeroy. Racine Parish Youth Fellowship schedules regular meeting Friday at 8 pm at Portland Methodist Church.

Fannie Moore Pomeroy Grace Karr Harrisonville Sarah Errington Racine

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