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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1953

Page

2

Portland Labor Day Park Celebration At Buffington Island Site

The Portland Community Club and Meigs County Historical Society hosted Labor Day events at historic Buffington Island Park with a parade, a program by Fred J. Milligan as Ohio Sesquicentennial marker drive advances, and speeches on local history. Attendees included A. V. Howell, Judge Cedric Clark, Hubert Price, and residents from Meigs County and Pomeroy. The day featured music, contests, talents, and a focus on marking historical sites across Ohio.

Francis H. Klein Portland Portland Park Fred J. Milligan Ohio Ray Furbee Portland Community Club Hubert Price van McDade Gale Price A. V. Howell Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society Peoon of Charlies Pepples Norma Calkins Judge Peoples Buffington Island Ohio Sesquicentennial Commission State Highway Department Milligan Columbus Meigs County Buffington Island State Park Historical and Pioneer Society Morgan Howell Pomeroy Valentine B. Horton George Meinhart Bedford Fife and Drum Corps Meigs Saddle Club Daniel McCook Middleport George Hall Max Boring Lois Arnott Stiversvill Elbie Carpenter Mildred Circle Rudy Darst Gene Postiewalte Hoagy Carmichael University of Indiana Postlewaite Hoagy Stardust Hubert William McKelvey Kathleen Ward Donna Susie Price Larry Price Iola Brewer Bruce McKelvey Janet Cooper Billy McKelvey Bonnie Rousey Robert McKelvey Frankie Ward Barbara Ward Cecil Hill Duane Sayre Methodist Wscs Indian Mound Fritz Timmy Westerville J. H. Grate

Shower Honors Mrs Clarence DeLong With Co Hosts and Guests

Mrs Charlies Knox arranged a recent shower for Mrs Clarence DeLong the former Doris Edwards. Co hosts were Mrs Robert Holloway and Mrs Ray Edwards. Guests included Roberta Jean Holloway and Tommy Knox presenting gifts. Lunch concluded the evening with a long guest list of family and friends.

Charlies Knox Clarence DeLong Doris Edwards Robert Holloway Ray Edwards Roberta Jean Holloway Tommy Knox DeLong Fred Edwards Bonnie Jones Conda Della Huston Tena Dupler Jessie Stahr Lois Marie Walter Mathias Andy Mathias Charlies Mathias Kenneth Ties Earl Richards Jane Roberta Holloway Jesse Ansel Stanley Huston Car Engle Ralph Stiverson Karen Sue Edwards Carol Stiverson Lester Huston Homer Evans Everett Mowery James Jones Charles Knox Robert Ansel Robert Bryan Robert Bartholomew Kenneth Risch Clarence Reed Kenneth Edwards Kathryn Helber E. F. Braden Florence Edwards Marjorie Jones

Farewell Party for Nancy Blum by Lake Logan Lassies 4-H Club

A farewell party honoring Nancy Blum moving to Arizona was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nihiser. The Lake Logan Lassies 4-H Club arranged the surprise with a group gift. Contest winners were Peggy Aurand and Trudy Dicken. A wiener roast followed with numerous guests in attendance.

Nancy Blum Arizona Joe Nihiser Lake Logan Betty Mary Nihiser Peggy Aurand Leona Mason Ralph Blum Johnny Cindy Tom Ross Bob Jay

Hi-NY Nazarene Church hosts Monday wiener roast at Kachelmacher Park

A wiener roast was held Monday night at Kachelmacher Park by the Hi-NY of the Nazarene Church. A devotional period preceded the roast Attending were Sally Stivson.

Kachelmacher Park Hi-Ny the Nazarene Church Sally Stivson

Get Pep Feel Years Younger At All Drug Stores

Advertisement urges men and women to feel years younger with pep pills available at Fayrode, Athens Pharmacy, and Gallaher’s Drug in Athens. Plain, promotional copy targets ages forty and up with energetic claims.

Athens Gallaher’s Drug & Athens Phmcy Adv

Unique New Memorial Attracts Keen Interest

LOGAN Ohio unique memorial design by Logan Monument Company craftsmen draws national attention. The ruby Wisconsin granite piece titled I Lift Up Mine Eyes Unto The Hills displays an open Bible trees hills and sun using modern etching and sculpturing. Visitors are welcome to watch the craftsmen at work.

Logan Ohio Logan Monument National Monument Logan Monument Company Hocking Valley Hospital Wisconsin Ady

Miss Thelma Mowrey Named New Master of Ewing Grange

Thelma Mowrey was elected master of Ewing Grange at the Wednesday officer election. 1954 officers include Delbert Davis overseer, Kenneth Einscheid lecturer, Bill Sayers chaplain, Boyd Redick secretary, Floyd Riggs treasurer, Albert Redick steward, Dean Davis assistant steward, Frank Masure executive committee, and Mary Jane Woodard Pomona among others. Booster Night set for Sept 18 with 4 H clubs program.

Thelma Mowrey Ewing Grange Flora Marilyn Davis Ceres John Rutgers Floyd Riggs Frank Masure Riggs Overy Grange

Variety Club Opens Fall Meeting at Norris Home

The Variety Club held its first fall meeting Wednesday night at Mrs. Phillip Norris's home. Mrs. Jack Moorehead received a birthday gift from her sister, and each member gave a tea towel to the hostess. Refreshments followed for a group including Mrs. George Stailsmith, Mrs. Wayne Cummins, Mrs. Don Bowling, Mrs. Jack Walsh, Mrs. Charles Lehman, Mrs. John Redenwaldt, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Paul Jurgensmier, and Mrs. Moorehead.

Variety Club Phillip Norris Jack Moorehead George Stailsmith Wayne Cummins Don Bowling

September Meeting of Women’s Society at Kline Memorial

The September meeting of the Women’s Society of World Service convened Tuesday night at the Kline Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church in Enterprise. New projects were presented and a book on China missions was reviewed by Mrs. Fred Edwards, devotional leader. Prayer was offered by Gladys Dupler and members joined the Men’s Brotherhood for refreshments.

Women's Society of World Service Kline Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church Enterprise China Missions Fred Edwards Gladys Dupler Men’s Brotherhood

Teammates Class Hosts Social at Methodist Church

The entertainment committee led by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Duffey Mr. and Mrs. Webster Poling and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Walker organized a Wednesday night meeting at the Methodist Church. A box social followed by games contests and group singing provided the evening's entertainment.

Leslie Duffey Webster Poling Herbert Walker Methodist Church

Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admissions include Mrs Maria Duffy Syracuse Mrs Thomas Oldaker Langsville James Cleland Racine Route 2 Margaret Mills Portland Dayton Thomas Pomeroy Route Mrs Homer Baxter Pomeroy Rita Mulford Cheshire Mrs Zora Rockwell Pomeroy Mrs Horace Karr Long Bottom Donald Jones Addison Discharges list Lettie Lambert Glenroy Ewing John Mulford Mrs Horace Abbott Yvonne Osler Marie Duffy George Tucker Mrs Sidney Durst Mrs Creed Beck and Mrs Ethel Quillen.

Maria Duffy Syracuse Thomas Oldaker Langsville James Cleland Racine Margaret Mills Portland Dayton Thomas Pomeroy Homer Baxter Rita Mulford Cheshire Zora Rockwell Horace Karr Long Bottom Donald Jones Addison Lettie Lambert Glenroy Ewing John Mulford Horace Abbott Yvonne Osler Marie Duffy George Tucker Sidney Durst Creed Beck Ethel Quillen

Blaettnar Boy Undergoes Major Surgery at Holzer Hospital

John William Blaettnar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blaettnar, underwent major surgery Saturday morning at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Mrs. Blaettnar has stayed with him at the hospital. she returned home Monday reporting he is convalescing nicely.

Pomeroy John William Blaettnar Fred Blaettnar Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Hymn Sing and Organ Recital at Forest Run Church

Freeland Norris leads a hymn sing with an organ recital at Forest Run Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. The public is invited to attend.

Pomeroy Freeland Norris Forest Run Methodist Church

Estimated range for total amount reported

The figure is estimated to lie between 194000000 and 195900000, indicating a narrow six hundred thousand dollar span around the mid 195 million mark. Further context from the source would clarify the instrument or project this range applies to.

Flag Display Plea Falls Short Across Area

A plea by the Drew Webster Post American Legion to display flags on holidays drew limited response in the Middleport Pomeroy Racine region. Only a few flags were seen, with three visible in Middleport at the Post Office, mayor’s office, and Clifford Rhodes’ three story building, plus several in Pomeroy including the municipal building and residences in Syracuse and Racine.

Middleport Drew Webster Post American Legion Pomeroy Racine Portland Park Clifford J. Rhodes Meigs County Veterans’ Service Pomer

Nine WSCS Members Attend Gallia Meet

Nine members of the Women's Society of Christian Service from Pomeroy United Methodist Church joined a WSCS gathering in Rio Grande. The delegation includes Mrs. Harry P. Smith supply secretary of the Ohio conference, Mrs. Dey Hysell spiritual life chairman of the district, and several Misses Genheimer and others, representing Meigs Gallia and Jackson Counties.

Pomeroy Women's Society of Christian Service Pomeroy United Meigs Gallia Jackson Counties

Emergency squad treats Bernice Gilkey at Rutland home

Emergency squad called to Earl Hogue home near the Blackstone mine in Rutland Monday at 7 p.m. advised a physician. The man appeared to have a nervous spell but had recovered by the time firefighters arrived.

Middleport Bernice Gilkey Earl Hogue Blackstone Rutland

Boosters Seek Donations For Program at Middleport High

Middleport Band Boosters Club urgent call for donations for the Kate Smith Hour event at Middleport High School Friday night. Mrs. Arthur Skinner, president, asks contributions be left at her S Fifth Ave home. Free cookies ice cream coffee and gift awards require purchased tickets. Talent from Middleport and Mason featured with surprises. Curtain at 8 p.m. Friday.

Middleport Kate Band Boosters Club Middleport High School Arthur Skinner S. Fifth Ave Skinner Mason Kate Smith

Carson Rites On Thursday

Carson Hampton, 84, retired Meigs County farmer, died Monday at his Racine home after a brief illness. Survived by three daughters Dell Stiles of Kent, Dale Rhodes of New Brighton, Ruth Tucker of Bashan. two sons M. J. Carson of Galena, Herman Carson near Long Bottom. Funeral at Sutton Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with calls at Ewing Funeral Home through Wednesday afternoon.

Ruth Tucker Bashan Sutton Methodist Church

Brown Heads Meigs County Polio Fund Drive

Virgil V. Brown Meigs County clerk of courts and National Junior Chamber of Commerce director was named chairman of the annual polio fund drive to be held in January. Harry A. Bennett said $7500 was raised last January and spent during the polio outbreak. 24 cases have occurred in Meigs County this year. Brown leads local civic groups.

Pomeroy Virgil V. Brown Meigs County National Junior Chamber of Commerce Harry A. Bennett Bennett Brown

Mrs. Kathryn Barbara Young Rites Held at Ewing

Funeral services for Kathryn Barbara Young were conducted Sunday at the Ewing Funeral Home with the Federated Church pastor Rev. Dale H. Ratliff officiating. organ music was played by Mrs. Ben Neutzling. Pallbearers included Robert Arnold Roy Smith Theo Kasper Herman Kaspar Hank Young and Charles Werry. Attending from out of town were Theo Kaspar and son Billy of Roseville NL and Herman Kaspar and daughter Jackie of Dayton. Burial followed at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Ewing Funeral Home Kathryn Barbara Young Dale H. Ratliff Federated Church Ben Neutzling Robert Arnold Roy Smith Theo Kasper Herman Kaspar Hank Young Charles Werry Theo Kaspar Billy Roseville Jackie Dayton Beech Grove Cemetery

Girl Injured In Bike Fall

Yvonne Oiler of Middleport was treated at Meigs General Hospital for injuries after falling from a bicycle. Sandra Hutton, 12, also hospitalized for a fractured left arm, and 3 year old Charles Hampton of Langsville suffered facial lacerations from a fall from a bridge.

Pomeroy Yvonne Oiler Middleport Charles Oiler Meigs General Hospital Sandra Hutton Chester Hutton Charles Hampton Floyd Hampton Langsville

Labor Day Quiet in Middleport Police Report

Middleport police reported no arrests or accidents over the holiday weekend. Families held gatherings, picnics, and reunions while others prepared for the upcoming school term.

Labor Day Middleport

Camp Overnight at Buffington Island

A family group spent the holiday weekend camping at Buffington Island. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Canaday and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fisher joined Mrs. A. R. Knight and her son Vincent, traveling to the island by two motorboats with their camping gear.

Pomeroy Buffington Island D. A. Canaday Eugene Fisher A. R. Knight Vincent

Grim Brother Dies in Frostburg Fatal Illness

Mr and Mrs Victor Grim of S Second Ave went to Frostburg Maryland due to Edward Grims illness and were present at his death Friday Funeral services set for Monday

Middleport Victor Grim S. Second Ave Frostburg Edward Grim

Pomeroy Man Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Hugh Leifheit of Pomeroy had an emergency appendectomy at Meigs General Hospital Sunday morning and is reported to be in satisfactory condition.

Pomeroy Hugh Leifheit Meigs General Hospital

Middleport Social Notes Labor Day Gatherings

A long list of Middleport and nearby residents who attended Labor Day events at Lake Hope and other local spots. Families from Crooksville, Columbus, Pomeroy, Logan, Dunbar, and Pontiac visited relatives, attended hospital and college affairs, and planned next year’s annual park gathering.

Middleport State Park Logan Labor Day Artis Estella Walburn Henry Augustine Poston Thomas Fennel Chauncey Jessie Bruce Columbus Harry Artis Crooksville Walburn Eber Lewis Pauline Janice Zirkle Charles Walburn Charlene Buddy Thomas Raymond Pete Walburn Lester Walburn Eldon Walburn Gladys Wright Pomeroy James Finstad Herbert Riggs

Entertaining Labor Day Guests at Dexter Cabin

May or Russell and Mrs. Sidney T. Russell hosted a barbecue and picnic at their Dexter cabin. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Tuckerman, Mrs. W. H. Juhling, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Tuckerman, Katyn and Tommy of Athens, and the Russell daughters Myrna and Donna Ruth Hayth and her husband of Columbus.

Middleport Dexter Sidney T. Russell R. C. Tuckerman W. H. Juhling Edgar Tuckerman Katyn Tommy Athens Russell Myrna Donna Ruth Hayth Columbus

Hinday Family Picnicked at Portland Park on Labor Day

Mr. and Mrs. O Hinday and family enjoyed a Labor Day picnic at Portland Park. Included in the group were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stumbo and children, Mr. and Mrs. Kalad Hindy and son, Cassam Hindy and sons, and Joe Hindy.

Middleport O. Hinday Portland Park Labor Day Clifford Stumbo Kalad Hindy Cassam Hindy Joe Hindy

Klein Family Dinner Hosts Guests on Rutland Street

P Klein entertained at their Rutland Street home Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Kaser of Columbus Mr and Mrs Frank Fugate of Pomeroy Dr and Mrs M K Fugate and daughter Marsha of Columbus Miss Hulda Klein sister unable to attend.

Middleport O. P. Klein Rutland St Robert Kaser Columbus Frank Fugate Pomeroy M. K. Fugate Marsha Hulda Klein

White Rose Lodge Meeting in Grave Hill Home

White Rose Lodge plans a Wednesday 2 p.m. meeting at the home of Mrs. H. E. Bush in Grave Hill. Mrs. B. J. Turner serves as president.

Middleport White Rose Lodge H. E. Bush Grave Hill B. J. Turner

Cleveland Family Guests Of Mr Charles White

Mr and Mrs Charles White and children Sandra and Dan of Cleveland were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs White at their residence.

Charles White Sandra and Dan Cleveland

Pomeroy Social Notes Update from Meigs County Retired Teachers Meet

Pomeroy social notes report a Meigs County Retired Teachers Association meeting at the United Methodist Church led by Guy Mutchler. Helen Hayes completed a book review. a letter from Mrs. Charles S. Sayre thanked the group for flowers sent after Mr. Sayre’s death. Numerous locals and visitors are listed with weekend visits, travels, and family milestones across towns in Ohio and nearby areas. The next meeting is set for Oct. 3 with host arrangements by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tracy Jr. and others.

Pomeroy Helen Hayes Meigs County United Methodist Church Guy Mutchler Charles S. Sayre Otis Crawford Sayre Marcia Karr Everett Tracy

Happy HarvesterClass Holds Friday Meeting At Federated Church

Mrs Dale Smith led the business session and devotion as the Happy Harvester s Class met in the Federated Church social rooms. After a brief business period, games awarded prizes to Miss Anne Bach Mrs Albert Ebersbach Mrs Smith and Mrs Ernest Rhodes. A salad course was served by hostesses Bentz Wolfe Max Meinhart Edward Hite and Eva Hendricks.

Pomeroy Dale Smith Happy Harvesters Federated Church Annebach Albert Ebersbach Smith Ernest Rhodes Bentz Wolfe Max Meinhart Edward Hite Eva Hendricks

Mary Shrine Meeting Plans School of Instruction

The Pomeroy Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at the LO.C.F. Hall Friday evening. Plans will be completed and practice held for a school of instruction to be held on the following Friday September 18.

Pomeroy—Mary White Shrine of Jerusalem Lo.c.f

Pomeroy Women’s Prayer Group Meeting Announced

The Pomeroy Women’s Prayer Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Pomeroy United Methodist Church, announced Mrs. William Baxter.

Pomeroy Pomeroy United Methodist Church William Baxter

Federated Circle to Meet at Federated Church

The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will gather at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening at the church, officials announced today.

Pomeroy Federated Circle of the Federated Church

Weekend Guests Gather at Homes Across The Area

Holiday weekend visitors included Walter Stewart and Maynard Karnes with families from Belle West Virginia, George Tewksbury with children Mona and Philip, Jo Hodge of Columbus, Eugene Buckley and children Joyce Sue Ann and Kenneth, at Bashan Gainer farm. Additional gatherings featured James Hood of Columbus with Lena Guth and Katie Guth Mulberry Ave, and others visiting in Minersville and Columbus.

George Enzenauer Walter Stewart Belle W.va Maynard Karnes George Tewksbury Mona Philip Jo Hodge Columbus Eugene Buckley Joyce Sue Ann Kenneth Gainer Orry Gainer Bashan James R. Hood Minersville John Burns Ronnie Rickman Ralph Fry Ralph

Mrs. Baxter Returns From National Legion Convention

Pomeroy resident Mrs. William Baxter, eighth American Legion district ladies auxiliary president, attended the national convention in St Louis Missouri. Richard Nixon and Morton Downey spoke reed parade bands from all states performed and the next year’s meeting will be in Washington.

Pomeroy William Baxter Eighth American Legion District Ladies Auxiliary St. Louis American Legion and Auxiliary National Keil Richard Nixon U. S Morton Downey Lowell Hobart National Missouri Lewis K. Gouch National Legion WAF Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Harold Burdett Brooklyn N. Y Jefferson Hotel Girls’ Nation Washington, D. C

Ex-Teacher Homer D. Ashworth Dies at 76

Homer D. Ashworth 76, former Meigs County and Pennsylvania school teacher and farmer, died Monday at daughter Mrs. Lois Norris’s home in Pittsburgh. Survived by daughter, three sons in California and Massachusetts, a sister, and Mrs. Ashworth who preceded him in death. Funeral tentative for 2 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Funeral Home.

Bernard Ashworth Sidney Ashworth California Dexter Massachusetts Claremont Arnold Athens Road Ewing Funeral Home

Chauncey Personal News From Millfield And Nearby Areas

Chauncey personal notes recount visits and stays by local residents and relatives. Caralton Malone spent summer at the Chapman home in Millfield. Mr and Mrs Hess and their guests visited the Pidcock and Sylvia home. Bill Napper is on a 10 day military leave with his mother in Millfield. Kathryn Russell from Millfield plans a months stay with Mrs Warren Jeffers near Athens. Charles Howard and daughter Mary Jane visited Willoughby relatives. Cecil Hart and Mollie Hart announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday August 29. Mary Dew returns from a 10 week Brighton Detroit recreation camp and visits several local families in Pontiac and area.

Homer E. Cook White Virginia Stanley Roscoe Satterfield Gravel Hill John Stivers Pomeroy Richard Hayman Labor Day R. C. Lansbury E. S. Schaaf Mr. Hayman Ralph Hayman Racine Meigs General Hospital Hayman Lansbury Wilbur Ashley Dunbar W. Va Evans Market Evans Robert Ashley Marshall College Clifford Cunningham Denny and Keith Lima William Robson L. L. Cunningham Pontiac Mich Carl Jones Polly Karr Roger Davis Davises Richard Palmers Lumbus Jones Jeannette Waddell Charleston Lake Hope C. C. Greenlee George Ed Frances Beards Kit Kim Neal Charlotte Perrin Beverly Portsmouth R. G. Leydig New Haven Vanadium Corporation of America Toledo E. O. Ball Tom John Walters Virginia Lynn Colerain C. J. Sauer Brownell Ave Wilfred Struble Kenneth McElhinny Struble Logan Dan Farmer Lucinda Caralton Malone George Chapman Millfield Robert Hess Barbara Carol Akron Ray Pidcock Sylvia Bill Napper Armed Forces Josephine Nappin Millfeld Kathryn Russell Warren Jeffers Athens Charles Howard Mary Jane

Millfield Upholsterer to Appear on The Big Idea TV

Michael Danko owner of an upholstering business in Millfield will be seen on The Big Idea Thursday p.m. from Philadelphia and again September 10 from New York on channel 6. He will demonstrate a fishing rod holder he invented.

Millfield Michael Danko Philadelphia Channel 6 New York

Chauncey Church of Christ Class Meets Today

The Chauncey Friendship class at Chauncey Church of Christ gathers this evening at 7 30 at the Parish House for a work meeting.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Winding Trail Garden Club Meets at Terrell Home

The Winding Trail Garden Club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. John Terrell to plan the yearbook and outline the club's activities for the year.

Pomeroy Winding Trail Garden Club John Terrell

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