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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

7

Meigs County Health Unit Plans Mobile Chest Clinic Route

Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association discussed a Meigs County mobile chest ray unit visit to distribute school screenings. An extra chest clinic is planned alongside the regular one. volunteer typists are requested. district meetings are set for November 16 and every other month on the third Tuesday.

Meigs Coun Oen Meigs County Tubercus and Health Association Wallace Oadford Bradford McArthur Richard Chambers Wayne Gibbons Ben Kilson Elizabeth Smith Bernice Ledlie County Earth

832 Students Register Tuesday in Pomeroy

A total of 832 students registered at the four Pomeroy schools as the new year began, Superintendent Charlies Gibbs said. The count exceeds last year’s 781 by 51, with 254 at Senior High, 223 at Junior High, 201 at Central, and 154 at Sugar Run. County system enrollments were not yet compiled, but early figures show increases.

Pomeroy Charlies Gibbs Central Sugar Run

Merger Filed for Central Ohio Light and Power and Ohio Power

Applications to merge Central Ohio Light and Power Co. into Ohio Power Co. were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio in Columbus. The effective date depends on approvals. Both companies are electric utility subsidiaries of American Gas and Electric Co.

Pomeroy Central Ohio Light and Power Co Ohio Power Co Securities and Exchange Commission Washington Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Columbus Commissons American Gas and Electric Co

Marriage Licenses Reported In Ohio Towns

William Hovatter 22 of Akron wed Patsy Ann Hickman 19 of Middleport Harold Moore 23 of Dresden wed Rosemary Fisher 23 of Middleport Russell Caruthers 19 of Pomeroy Route 1 wed Ulah Mae Ellis 19 of Middleport Robert Sams 23 of Mineral Wells West Virginia wed Ellen Wilson 19 of Reedsville Kenneth Grover 23 wed Mary Ann Lambert 19 both of Pomeroy Route 1 Jerry Hawk 18 of Pomeroy wed Phyllis Smith 19 of Rutland.

William Hovatter Akron Patsy Ann Hickman Middleport Harold Moore Dresden Rosemary Fisher Russell Lee Caruthers Pomeroy Ulah Mae Ellis Robert Jefferson Sams Mineral Wells W. Va Ellen Louise Wilson Reedsville Kenneth Don Grover Mary Ann Lambert Jerry Hawk Phyllis Smith Rutland

Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court

Patricia Weaver a minor by her next friend Virginia Pierce secures a divorce from Keith Weaver in Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Cedric W Clark cites gross neglect of duty. Also a coal bid notice for The Plains School Ohio seeks bids by Sept 11 104 with coal from No 6 vein and over four inch screen.

Pomeroy Patricia Weaver Virginia Pierce Keith Weaver Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Common Pleas Court Plains School Plains Ohio Emma Cade

Notice to bidders sale of one building at Ohio University

Sealed proposals must be received by 2 00 p m September 15 1954 at the Office of the Purchasing Agent Ohio University Athena Ohio for the sale of one story frame building at East Green Lower Campus known as B 5 The building is rectangular with a wing and must be removed by October 7 1954 Bond equal to 100 percent of the bid is required The Purchasing Agent may reject any or all proposals Ohio University W H Herbert Purchasing Agent

Ohio University Athena Ohio East Green

Retired Conductor Knopp Reflects on Railroad Life

Middleport resident Allen Knopp, longtime New York Central Railroad conductor, retires after 47 years of service. He and wife move to 979 Hysell St, recently welcoming granddaughter Anita Marie Fultz in the Labor Day Homecoming scene. Knopp recalls his first pay in 1907 and notes ongoing railroad changes.

Middleport aAllen Knopp New York Central Railroad Hysell St Anita Marie Fultz

Parolee Jackie Miller Sentenced to Up to Three Years

Jackie Miller of West Columbia received a one to three year sentence in the State penitentiary for violating probation terms. Miller had been placed on probation previously for failing to provide child support for one minor.

Pomeroy Jackie Miller West Columbia State Penitentiary Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Common Pleas Court Miller

Beaver couple on wedding trip visits Pomeroy

Mr. and Mrs. George Beaver arrived Tuesday to visit his sisters and brothers in law Mrs Bentz Wolfe Mrs William Baxter. The couple married last Saturday at the Colonial Church in Norfolk Virginia and are on their wedding trip. He serves with the Navy at Norfolk and is the son of Mrs. Bertha Beaver and the late George F. Beaver.

Pomeroy George Beaver Bentz Wolfe William Baxter Beaver Joan Strange Colonial Church Norfolk Navy Bertha Beaver New Cumberland George F. Beaver Meigs

Birth Announced for Susan O'Dell Weimann

Mr and Mrs Sherman Weimann announce the birth of a daughter Susan O Dell at Holzer Hospital. The family also includes daughter Donna visiting relatives Richard and Martha Bailey in Bradbury. Grandparents are Fern Barker and Mr and Mrs Weimann with Jessie Powell as great grandmother.

Middleport Sherman Weimann Jeannette Barker Susan O'Dell Holzer Hospital Weimanns Donna Richard Bailey Bradbury Fern Barker Weimann Jessie Powell

Middleport rehearsal tea marks Moore-Fisher wedding

The Rev and Mrs W B Moore of Dresden hosted a rehearsal tea at Heath Methodist Church after the Moore-Fisher wedding rehearsal. Guests included Harold Moore, Rosem Fisher, and many family members and friends in attendance amid white floral decor.

Middleport W. B. Moore Dresden Heath Methodist Church Moore - Fisher Mr. Moore Harold Rosem Fisher O. Pisher Forrest Bachter

Youth Gives Disaster Area Account

Barton Campbell, 14, returned home by bus after accompanying his mother Thelma Campbell to the Massachusetts hurricane area where she assists in American Red Cross disaster work. He described travel from Columbus to New York by.TWA to Providence, and staying at a hotel with power outages requiring manual stair access. Mrs Campbell remains in the disaster area near New Bedford and is expected to stay about two more weeks.

Searis announce birth of son in Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Searis announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital on Tuesday September 7. The Searis already have a daughter.

Middleport Charles Searis Holzer Hospital Searis

Powder Puff Club Considers Festival Float and Park Project

Middleport group meets at Cherole Blake’s home with Yvonne Hackett presiding. They plan a Meigs County Broiler Festival float this month and begin a Memorial Park project. Orange and black socks like football players are ordered. Next meeting set for Sept 21 at Julie Probasco’s home.

Middleport Anna Martha Howell Cherole Blake Yvonne Hackett Meigs County Julie Probasco

Engagement of Glenda Cline to Robert Warren

Miss Glenda Cline daughter of Clarence and Mrs Cline will marry Robert Warren son of Jesse Warren September 19 in Oklahoma City where they both work Miss Cline a Middleport High School graduate has worked at a bank in Oklahoma City Her parents live on S Fourth Ave Mr Warren recently discharged from the armed forces lived with his parents on Palmer St and worked as a construction worker in Mason County

Middleport Glenda Cline Clarence Cline Robert Warren Jesse Warren Oklahoma City Miss Cline Middleport High School S. Fourth Ave Warren Armed Services Palmer St Mr. Warren Mason County

Birthday Cake Tradition Highlighted in Middleport Dinner

Con R. Young marked his birthday at a family dinner Sunday a custom for years. His sister-in-law Mrs Earl Braxton of Cincinnati baked the cake and Young did the decorating guests included Don Young, Mrs Braxton, David Jackson and Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of Lakin.

Middleport Con R. Young Earl Braxton Cincinnati Young Jackson Don Young Rs. Braxton David Jackson Charles Jones Lakin Braxton Mra

Young Wan A Relatives Return From Columbus to Cincinnati

A young woman named Wan A. of relatives in Columbus and Erie Pa has returned to her home in Cincinnati. She was accompanied as far as Athens Monday by Mrs Young.

Evangeline Chapter Eastern Star Plans Home Night

Mrs Dea Hayes invites Evangeline Chapter members to a Thursday meeting designated Home Night Edith Hutsinpiller of Galupelis will describe the Eastern Star Home at Mount Vernon and its needs One candidate to be initiated Past Matron hosts with Earl Knight and A R Pullen as co chairmen

Dea Hayes Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Tx Mies Edith Hutsinpiller Gal- Upelis Eastern Star Mount Vernon Mr. Earl Knight A. R. Pullen

Cline Family Reunion Attended by Cline Family Group

Mr and Mrs Clarence Cline with Freddie and Helen attended the Cline family reunion in Jericho Ohio. They were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Lafayette Cline at Wingett Run. Mrs Cline employed at Duttons Drug Store leaves Wednesday for Oklahoma City to attend daughter Glenda Cline and Robert Warren wedding.

Middleport Clarence Cline Freddie Helen Cline Jericho Ohio Mr. Cline Lafayette Cline Wingett Run Dutton Oklahoma City Glenda Cline Robert Warren

Dinner Marks Birthday in Middleport

A dinner held in Middleport on September 5 observed a birthday. Local attendees joined the event, celebrating the occasion and sharing a meal together.

Family Names at Dinner Gatherings on Peart Street

The Lay of L. D. Scott describes a dinner table scene on Peart Street with Mr and Mrs Scott their son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Jamon Simpson and Sandra, Mr and Mrs Henry Scott of Cheshire, Mr and Mrs Charles Rife and Ada Pearce of Galipetia attending.

Lay L. D. Scott Peart St Mr Scott Mra Jamon & Simpson Sandra Henry Scott Cheshire Charles Rife Mere Ada Pearce Gailipetia

Legion auxiliary set meeting at Mrs Cassell’s home

Middleport. the American Legion Lewis Manney Post auxiliary will convene at Mrs. Carrie Cassell’s house Friday evening. Hostesses assisting are Naomi Bentley, Gertrude Butler, and Emma Bland.

Middleport Lewis Manney Post American Legion Carrie Cassell Naomi Bentley Gertrude Butler Emma Bland

Community Notes From Mingo Junction Area

Mr and Mrs Marion Maguire have returned home in Mingo Junction after visiting Mrs Pear Hoggine and Mrs Raymond Blower of Pear St in Cleveland. Mrs Sauders learns her cousin Dr JH Jewell of Clemens, Mich underwent major surgery. Larry Oller, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Oller of Broadway, is recuperating from a broken arm suffered at home. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Peed are mentioned in connection with local notices.

Marion Maguire Mingo Junction Pear Raymond Blower Cleveland Joe Kenny James Sauders JH. Jewell Clemens

Weekend Visitors Fill Columbus and Cincinnati Families

A flood of relatives and friends traveled between Columbus and Cincinnati over Labor Day weekend. Mise Hulda Kiemn and Mise BAR Kiet stayed with Kaser family in Columbus while other kin, including Mrs Riva Crea ty Pott Pleasant and the Walters, Buskirk, and Hoffman families, visited and returned to Costum ban. Local residents reported visits from Mr and Mrs Jack Walters and Mr and Mrs Claude Buskirk alongside appearances by Mrs Carl Brannan and Mrs Homer Jones during the holiday period.

Kentucky Mise Hulda Kiemn Columbus Robert Kaser Kaser Mise Bar Kiet New York Central New York City Leiend Wiltix Grueser Jack Walters Con Jack Claude Buskirk Danny Sam Walters Costumban Guy Walters Fred Hoffman Dunhar W Va Carl Brannan Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Henry Jones McKees Hese Hix Homer Jones S. Third Ave Hazel van Cooney J H Smith Columbia H W. Rosselli Mra

Residents Relocate to New York Central Building Apartments

Riaseil's mother Mrs Evans and her brother Mr Biya of Colombia move with Mr and Mrs A RR McKenhyl to the Tewksbury apartment. McKenny, a New York Central employee, and Robert Marra family with daughter Susan Dye from Columbus were visiting former parents in law Mr and Mrs Pohert Harria.

Riaseil Evans Biya Colmbiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Widdleport Charles Mullen Ben Philson Harold Woodgerd Wallace Bradford Bernice Ledilie Ohlo University W. H. Herbert Purchasing Agent Roush’s Shoe Store C. F. Hibbs Prop Just Loafs Knapps Park St Allen Vivian Titus Lera Jones Evelyn Vogelsong Portsmouth Marilyn Fultz Nola Swisher Middleport Society John Thompson John Schaum Collins Jewelry East Main St Pomeroy, Ohio Ole Alate Richard Conte Joan Bennett Black Lagoon Phantom OF the Raf Morgue Karl Malden Claude Dauphin Southwest Passage Problema Reunion Duxiliary HBC Clothing House Athens Theatre SerTenMarna Ta Colter Techntestor Fernands Lamas Rhonda Pieming Paramount Richard Hudnuts Quick Richard Hudnut Bobbie Prom Middleport, Ohio Stiffier's Stiffler’s RED Anchor
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