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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1961

Page

7

Charles C. Reed 75 Dies At Camden Clark Hospital

Chester Two resident Charles C. Reed 75 died Wednesday at Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia. A farmer and former 18 year teacher on Chester Board of Education he was an elder and teacher at Keno Church of Christ. Survived by wife Mary two daughters eight grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Keno Church of Christ with burial at Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Cemetery. viewing at home beforehand.

Tuppers Plains Charles C. Reed Chester Two Camden- Clark Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Reed Chester Keno Church of Christ Tuppers Plains Church of Christ

Special Day For Prayer Set By World Service Society

POMEROY The denominational day of prayer was announced for Sept 27 by the Woman's Society of World Service during a meeting at the home of Mrs William Frecker. Mrs James Will is in charge of the day of prayer services with membership chairwoman for the next month Mrs Weeks.

Ohio Power Employes Hold Logan Outing

About 250 Ohio Power Co. employees will attend the Southern Division Veterans’ Assn. outing September 7 at the Isaac Walton League Club House on Lake Logan. Twenty two new members will be initiated. Attending locals include Robert Morris 36 years Henry Dailey 23 years Robert Harden 22 years and C W Kirkland 21 years. New officers to be installed include Clyde W Kirkland Pomery trustee.

Pomeroy Ohio Power Co Employes’ Assn Isaac Walton Lake Logan Robert Morris Henry Dailey Robert Harden C. W. Kirkland Cylde W. Kirkland

Hammer beating case stalled as court action awaits outcome

POMEROY. Manley Ellsworth Gettys 74 of Rutland Route 1 allegedly struck his wife with a hammer during a Wednesday morning argument at their Happy Hollow home. Mrs Gettys was hospitalized. she is not in serious condition. Prosecutor Bernard Fultz said legal action depends on her recovery. if she dies Gettys could face mental assessment in Lima.

Pomeroy Manley Ellsworth Getty Rutland Bernard Fultz Mrs. Getty Holzer Hospital Middleport Gettys Happy Hollow Fultz Robert Hartenbach

Meet the Middleport football coaches draw 75 fans

About 75 football fans attended a Meet the Coaches night in the Middleport High School cafeteria. Frank Eschelman introduced head coach, with assistants Robert D. Wise and Howard W. Gilger, who are on the Middleport High squad for 1961-62. The team opens the season at Rutland Saturday. New officers for 1961-62 include Owen Bratton as president, James Johnson as vice president, Curtis Jenkinson as financial secretary, and Mrs. Myron Miller and Mrs. Flossie Allensworth as recording secretaries.

Middleport Athletic Boosters Association Harold Thomas Frank Eschelman Robert D. Wise Howard W. Gilger Wise Gilger Middleport High School Rutland Owen Bratton James Johnson Curtis Jenkinson Myron Miller Flossie Allensworth

Birthday party honors Con Young in Middleport

The Middleport birthday anniversary of Con Young was observed with a dinner. A cake from his sister Mrs. Vincent Young of Erie was cut after a three course turkey dinner by Mrs. Con Young. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones of Lakin, Mr. and Mrs. William Diltz and son William of Columbus, Mrs. Earl Braxton and Clyde Robinson of Cincinnati, and David Jackson of Pomeroy.

Middleport Con Young

Golden Rule Class Chooses Fund Projects at Meeting

The Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met at Mrs Denver Kapple's home and voted to sell Christmas ecards corsages and note paper to raise funds. They also approved purchasing paint for the church roof. Mrs Kapple and her daughter Phyllis helped with refreshments.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Denver Kap Melvin Smith Kapple Phyllis

Directors to Meet Pomeroy at Meigs County Fair

The Meigs County Agricultural Society board of directors will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the fair board office on the Rock Spring fair grounds.

Pomeroy The Meigs County Agricultural Society Fair Board Rock Spring Fairgrounds

Fined student $500 for unemployment fraud in Meigs Court

John H. Hetzer, 20, of Reedsville, received $1260 in unemployment benefits while a full time college student. Judge Emmet W. Peoples suspended six months in jail and fined $500 with two years probation and repayment of the illegal benefits. Investigator Earl Weaver noted the fraud and the case amount.

Pomeroy Meigs County Emmet W. Peoples John H. Hetzer Reedsville Earl Weaver Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Hetzer Weaver Bureau

Theobald Plans Wedding For Darylene Cox Of Columbus

Mr and Mrs William F Theobald announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Darylene to William E Cox both of Columbus The open church ceremony is set for Sunday September 10 at 2 30 pm at the Indianola Church of Christ with a reception in the church social rooms Theobald family formerly lived in Middleport

Middleport William F. Theobald Arden Rd Columbus Darylene William E. Cox Indianola Church of Christ Theobald

Plan Rummage Sale in Middleport by Meigs Temple

Plans for a rummage sale to be held October 4 to 6 were made by Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting at the K of P Hall Tuesday evening. Mrs Nathan Biggs, supreme chief, presided over the session after a potluck dinner.

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian K. of P. Hall Nathan Biggs

Three Jailed in Meigs County Home Break-Ins

Sheriff Hartenbach reports six Long Bottom break ins in a month and a half. Athens County juveniles aided the case. an 18-year-old suspect is sought. Arrests include Charles Sargent Roger Gilkey Darrell Young and Mary Mitchell all connected to incidents in Meigs and Athens counties.

Pomeroy Meigs County Long Bottom Robert Hartenbach Hartenbach Athens County Athens Charles Sargent Pomeroy Route 1 Roger Gilkey Millfield Darrell Young Shade Russell Casteel Sargent Mary Mitchell John C. Bacon Lewis Marchi Gallipolis Darwin Young, Sargent and Gilkey

Club Decides To Entertain On Halloween

The Middleport Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary met at the firehouse on Tuesday evening to plan a Halloween party set for Oct. 17. Mrs. David Jenkins, president, led the meeting. Mrs. Gerald Anthony resigned as secretary and Mrs. Thomas Hannigan was elected to fill the post. Prizes were awarded during a social hour to Mrs. Lee Smith Mrs. Herbert Gilkey and Mrs. Jenkins with the traveling prize going to Mrs. Jenkins. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs. Robert McElhinney Mrs. James Daniels Mrs. John Vroman and Mrs. Emmett Shuler.

Middleport David Jenkins Gerald Anthony Thomas Hannigan Lee Smith Herbert Gilkey Jenkins Everett Bachner Robert McElhinney James Daniels John Vroman Emmett Shuler

Lambert Family Reunion At Lake Jackson

The Lambert family reunion took place at Lake Jackson on August 27. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lambert, Mrs. Joseph Johnson and her sons Everett Ray, Larry Gene, Kenneth Alan, Miss Brenda Wagner, Mrs. Nelda Wise and daughters Dreama Lee Sandra Jean Donna Lynn Cecelia, Joy Loraine, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lambert Charlotte Donnie David Cheryl Janice Barnett Becky Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Haning of Pomeroy, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gillogly and son Stevie of Athens.

Pomeroy Lambert Lake Jackson Everett Lambert Joseph Johnson Everett Ray Larry Gene Kenneths Alan Brenda Wagner Nelda Wise Dreama Lee Sandra Jean Donna Lynn Cecelia Kenneth Grover Joy Loraine Gene Lambert Charlotte Donnie David Cheryl Janice Barnett Becky Barnett Harley Haning Cecil Gillogly Stevie Athens

Man Receives Fines on Resisting Arrest and Intoxication

Gerald Arnold of Condor Street Pomeroy was fined 50 dollars plus costs for resisting arrest and 5 dollars plus costs for intoxication when he appeared before Mayor Kenneth McElhinney on Wednesday.

Middleport Gerald Arnold Condor Street Pomeroy Kenneth McElhinney

Pomeroy Prep Sums Meigs PTA Instruction Night

Meigs County PTA Council hosts a school of instruction in the new Pomeroy elementary building on Sept 28 at 7 30 p m. Howard Nolen of Syracuse leads parliamentary procedure. Sally Schaff of Middleport covers special education. FE Sherow of Athens discusses PTA funds. Janet Korn covers radio. Bob Hoeflich speaks on newspapers. J G Bintz of Zanesville attends as Southeast district director.

Pomeroy PTA Meigs County PTA Council Howard Nolen Syracuse Sally Schaff Middleport FE. S. Sherow Athens The Ohio Conference of Parents and Teachers Janet Korn Bob Hoeflich J. G. Bintz Zanesville

Veeting Date Announced For Chester Grade School Meet

Chester Council and Daughters of America met at the hall with Margaret Tuttle in charge. Treva Clark presented the first official communication as state counselor and Esther Wright reported on the Cincinnati state session. A silent auction is set for Sept. 19 and a layette shower for Barbara Grindstaff on Oct. 3. A Past Councilors meeting is planned for Sept. 13 at the hall.

Pomeroy Chester Chester Council Daughters of America Margaret Tuttle Treva Clark Esther Wricht Cincinnati Ways and Means Barbara Grindstaff

Two Drivers Fined in Meigs County Court

Court records show Clifford Callahan of Marietta fined 100 dollars and costs with three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. John Hawley fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation in Judge Emmet W. Peoples court.

Pomeroy Meigs County Emmet W. Peoples Clifford Callahan Marietta John Hawley

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