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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1953

Page

9

Heath Methodist Church Education Committee Plans Rally Day

The Heath Methodist Church education group met at the Covert home to discuss boosting church school attendance. They planned a unified rally day service with a recognition program led by Mrs. Robert Coats and promoted by Miss Bernice Bowen.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Arthur Covert Seventh Ave Robert Coats Bangerter Bernice Bowen Bowen Short Fourth Ave Covert Vera Barbara Betty

Holiday guests at the Ellis home in Middleport

Holiday visitors arrived at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Ellis on S. Second Ave in Middleport. The gathering drew local families and friends for seasonal hosting and conversation.

Middleport

Middleport Church Services Schedule Updated

Local churches list Sunday activities starting with morning worship at 9 am and 10:30 am. The programs include youth fellowships, adult choir, prayer meetings, and Sunday School at 9:30 or 10:30 with topics and guest speakers noted among: Church of Christ, Heath Methodist, Church of the Nazarene, and First Presbyterian.

E. Hoyt R. Churc Rocksprings Fairgrounds Jean Smart National Baptist Youth Group Electa Circle Harry Houdashelt Grant St Harold Chase Busy Bee Church OF Christ Fred J. Gardner Christian Endeavor Heath Methodist Church OF the Nazarene Robert Styers First Presbyterian Howard E. Ruppelt Westminster Fellowship

Eleanor Thomas named Valentine Girl by Beta Sigma Phi

Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority selected Mrs. Eleanor Thomas as their Valentine Girl for the coming year at a meeting in the DAV Hall. Mrs. Ralph Welker presided as president. Betty Hobstetter reported on the fair booth results and Charles Mullen will chair the float committee for the Meigs Sesquicentennial parade on Sept. 24. James Jobb outlined plans for the fall rushing season. Pledges served refreshments.

Middleport Eleanor Thomas Ohio Betty Hobstetter Ways and Means Charles Mullen Meigs James Jobb

White Rose Lodge Meeting At Mrs Bush Home

Mrs. Joe Turner presided as vice president during the White Rose Lodge gathering held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H. E. Bush home on Broadway. Refreshments were served to Mrs. P. L. Mitch Mrs. William Woodard Mrs. Branch Fleming Mrs. J. O. Leonard Mrs. Carl Mattox Mrs. C. P. Gallagher Mrs. Jack Satterfield Mrs. William Morris and Mrs. Turner.

Middleport Joe Turner White Rose Lodge H. E. Bush Broadway P. L. Mitch William Woodard Branch Fleming J. O. Leonard Carl Mattox C. P. Gallagher Jack Satterfield William Morris Turner

Abbott Reunion Hosts Guests Across Regions

Middleport reports an Abbott family reunion held at the Abbott home in Rock Springs Suny. The guest list includes Earl and Shirley Roush with Glenn, Walter and Donnie Roush, Roger Rex Arthur and Shirley, Sandra Fultz, Horace and Nina Abbott, Danny from Middleport, Edgar and Nina Abbott of Pomeroy, Harold Abbott with Dicky of Parkersburg, Will Moore, Edith Abbott, Walter Wears and Paul, Lois Ann Janet and Rita of Pomeroy, Delbert and Janet Abbott, and Joe Voight of Cleveland.

Middleport Abbott Rock Springs Suny Earl Roush Glenn Walter Roush Donnie Roger Rex Arthur Roush Shirley Ronnie Sandra Fultz Horace Abbott Danny Edgar Abbott Nina Pomeroy Harold Abbott Dicky Parkersburg Will Moore Edith Abbott Walter Wears Paul Lois Ann Janet Rita Delbert Abbott Joe Voight Cleveland

Middleport Personal News World Travelers and Local Visits

Middleport notes list Mr and Mrs Herbert Edwards visiting Ida Edwards from Florida before returning to Mt Sterling Illinois. Ohio and Huntington guests, plus Gary Ault’s return to school from rheumatic fever. Other visits include Mr and Mrs Virgil Edwards of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp of Mechanicsburg, and Polly Karr in Pontiac Michigan. Maxine Bennett visits Columbus, and relatives host H B Spencer of Portland Oregon and her daughter Maxine of Long Beach California.

Herbert Edwards Florida Ida Edwards Mt. Sterling Ill Virgil Edwards Columbus Robert Sharp Mechanicsburg Paul Haptonstall R. F E. Smith Pearl St Holzer Hospital Richard Karr Rodney Jeffrey Polly Pontiac Mich Miss Karr Maxine Bennett Charles Bennett H. B. Spencer Portland Ore Maxine Long Beach Calif Spencer R. E. Smith J. K. Smith

Dr Cranes view on college failure and nostalgia cure

Dr George W Crane argues colleges are partly to blame for freshmen failing due to homesickness and poor guidance. He compares college to the big leagues and urges personal tutoring programs to help students survive early hurdles and stay on track.

New York Yankees George W. Crane Lucille M Mamma

DAV Adjutant To Dedicate Meigs Home

Albert L. Daniels of Greenfield will speak at the Meigs Chapter DAV dedication of their Butternut Ave home Monday. The event includes a new dinner, mortgage burning, and planned improvements, with Dwight L. Priddy and Korean veterans attending as honored guests.

Pomeroy Albert L. Daniels Greenfield Ohio Department of Disabled American Veterans Monda Meigs D.A.V Butternut Ave V. Ladies Auxiliary Daniels Ben F. Turner Ohio Senate Ohio House of Representatives Dwight L. Priddy Turner

Mrs Rosa Weber Dies at 77 in Chester

Rosa Collins Weber 77 of Chester died Thursday at her home. She is survived by husband W M Weber and children Onie Weber Osborn Gracie Weber and Oscar Weber plus a brother An die Collinge. A member of Keno Methodist Church. Funeral services tentatively set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Ewing Funeral Home with burial Kennedy Cemetery.

Pomeroy Rosa Collins Weber Chester W. M. Weber Onie Weber Osborn Athens Gracie Weber Oscar Weber Andie Collinge Rockland Keno

Allot Food Supplies To County Schools

Carl Gorby Meigs County school attendance officer visited Jackson to secure surplus food for the county system’s lunch program. Butter cheese and dried milk were distributed to Syracuse Bradbury Bedford Columbia Salem Center Salisbury Dexter Portland Long Bottom Scipio and the Meigs County Children's Home.

Pomeroy Carl Gorby Meigs County Jackson Syracuse Bradbury Bedford Columbia Salem Center Salisbury Dexter Portland Long Bottom Scipio

Youthful Musicians Visit in Bend Area

A group calling themselves The Crew Cutters visited Middleport this week. They traveled in a car named the Rebels with Bob Blazer Michael Dickerson Jim Johnson of Gallipolis and Layne Longfellow of Jackson. Blazer is Hylda Rice’s nephew and Dickerson is the son of Arnold Dickerson a Bend area musician.

Middleport Rebels Bob Blazer Michael Dickerson Jim Johnson Gallipolis Layne Longfellow Jackson Blazer Hylda Rice S. Second Ave Dickerson Arnold Dickerson Bend Area

Suit Is Dismissed In Meigs County Case

A divorce suit filed by Emma Mae VanMeter against Robert VanMeter has been dismissed in the Meigs County common pleas court as recorded today by the clerk of courts.

Pomeroy Emma Mae VanMeter Robert VanMeter Meigs County Common Pleas Court Clerk of Courts Office

Enrollment at Portland school unchanged this year

O. O. Patterson, county superintendent of schools, reports enrollment at Portland school this year is 124 students. The figure is about the same as last year, per the official report.

Middleport Man in Serious Condition After Emergency Care

C M Baker received emergency treatment from Middleport Volunteer Firemen and was transported to Meigs General Hospital. Under a local physician’s supervision he remains in serious condition with a heart ailment and is placed in an oxygen tent.

Middleport C. M. Baker Meigs General Hospital

Correction: Watkins case dropped in Syracuse peace charge

A correction states Earl Watkins, 27, of Syracuse was not fined. the prior report said he was charged by Justice Percy L. Peoples, but later details show the charges were dropped by the plaintiff.

Pomeroy Earl Watkins Syracuse Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples

Radio Station WLMJ to Begin Broadcasting in Jackson

Station manager Don Hughes announced WLMJ will start broadcasting from Jackson this month. Jackson County has one other radio outlet WKOV Wellston.

Jackson Ohio Don Hughes WLMJ Jackson County WKOV Wellston

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Church Circle Meeting

Federated Circle of the Federated Church met at the church with Mrs. William Baxter presiding. Reports from rummage sale and card committees followed group singing and a scripture lesson. Potluck dinner upcoming with Miss Mary Virginia Reible to review a book. Various local residents and guests visited, traveled, or hosted events in Pomeroy and nearby areas.

Baxter Neva Seyfried G. 9. Schmoll Mary Virginia Reible

Pomeroy Family Relocates to Hawaii for Air Force Life

Mrs. John Alfred Pomeroy and her daughter Debbie Ann travel with Mrs. Sapp and family from Columbus to Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco and Honolulu. Debbie Ann born in Bermuda joins Sapp family at Hickam Village One for a two and a half year Hawaii posting. Previous bases include Keesler Mississippi and Chanute Illinois.

Denver Frank Sandra Canton Paul Moore Alliance William Moore Ashton Sayre Frank Stewart Lorenzo Parker Columbus William Arnold Marilyn Grueser Florida Frank Calbetter Akron Karl Grueser Robert Stivers Wellston Jacob Ament Darrell Chevelier Darrell Lee Robert Barnitz Gerald Corkery Scott Air Force ‘Base Illinois Bill Elmer Houdashelt Syracuse Pat Hennesy Pomeroy Buckhannon W. Va West Virginia Wesleyan University Houdashelt Hennessy Deloris Kitchen Erma Roush John Sapp Debbie Ann Hawaii John Alfred Sapp U. S. Air Force Hickam Air Force Base Sapp Bermuda Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul

Pomeroy Women’s Prayer Group Holds United Methodist Session

Mrs. C. E. W. Downie led the Pomeroy group in morning prayer at United Methodist Church with Miss Lucretia Genheimer assisting. Members spoke of blessings from prayer and asked for prayers for community, country, the ill, and Koreans. Group singing closed the meeting.

Pomeroy C. E. W. Downie Lucretia Genheimer Pomeroyomen's United Methodist Church

Mrs Brown Honored With Pot Holder Shower

Mrs Albert Brown was celebrated at a pot holder shower by the Nifty Stitchers Sewing Club. The event at Miss Kathryn Mitch's Nye Avenue home featured sewing as the main activity and a traveling prize from Mrs Jack Warner awarded to Mrs Herbert Dixon.

Pomeroy Albert Brown Stitchers Sewing Club Kathryn Mitch Nye Ave Jack Warner Herbert Dixon Carl Mitch Lawrence Smith Elizabeth Ann Carl Moore

90th Birthday Dinner for Mr. Casto Observed

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Casto on Wright Street for a dinner honoring Mr. Casto on his 90th birthday.

Pomeroy Sherman Casto Wright St Casto

Busy Bees observe birthday anniversary at Federated Church

Neva Seyfried marked her birthday as the Busy Bees Sewing Circle met at Federated Church on Wednesday. Members shared a potluck dinner at noon in the church hall.

Pomeroy Neva Seyfried Busy Bees Sewing Circle Federated Church

Pomeroy Daughters of Union Veterans Meet Monday

Jane Howell Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Tom Cook.

Pomeroy Jane Howell Daughters of Union Veterans Tom Cook

Mr and Mrs Benton Penn Travel to Magnetic Springs

Mr and Mrs Benton Penn will depart Sunday for Magnetic Springs and stay several days. Mr and Mrs Ben F Turner returned home this week after visiting their son in law.

Benton Penn Magnetic Springs Ben F. Turner

Local social notes from Harrisonville and area

A collection of visits and returns as residents and relatives travel to St Marys West Virginia Columbus Chillicothe Washington and Jacksonville for reunions family visits and guest dinners. Notable names include Stout Henderson Dye Paynter Morris Carr Shaner Blackwood Greenles Jones Woodyard Atkins Welsh Turner Gilkey and families.

Harrisonville John Stout Lester Henderson St. Marys W.va Andrew Dye John Paynter Blanchard Wanetta Dixon Dayton Gladys Cummings Frank Gibson Arthur Morris Ripley Albert Morris Santa Monica Calif Ruby Diehl Columbus Arthur Woodyard Woodyard Elza Welsh Helen Chapman Barbara Washington Eugene Atkins Robert Clark Larry Jacksonville

Land Transfers in Meigs County Show Multiple Parcel Deals

A series of Meigs County property transfers recorded include Marshall A. Miller Sr and Ethel Miller to Marshall A. Miller Jr and Nina Miller for five acres in Ruland, and numerous tracts and lots exchanged among residents in Letart Stafford Sutton Pomeroy Chester Orange Bedford and surrounding townships.

Marshall A. Miller, Sr Ethel Miller Marshall A. Miller, Jr Nina Miller Ruland Helen McDade Reed Walter M. Reed Cassius Canaday Florence Canaday Letart W. E. Jeffers Ema Jeffers L. R. Jeffers Helen Jeffers Ralph A. Monroe Gertrude F. Monroe Scipio Township G. H. Rowell Eleanor B. Rowell Kenneth E. Chaney Dorothy A. Chaney Bedford Township Hazel M. Curtis A. H. Curtis Thomas D. Crow, Jr Olive Township Mamie Custer Earl Custer Ida Johnson Cleland Frank Walton Thelma Walton Sutton Township Clara Kaspar William Kaspar Gustave W. Hamm Pomeroy C. C. Duckler J. H. Eastman C. C. Cuckler Guy A. Smith Elizabeth Smith Homer Hysell Pauline Hysell Chester Zelda Perry Robert Perry James B. Violet Orange Bedford Howard Alfred Seidenable Eva Seidenable Jean S. Seidenable

Hollister Hosts and Guests From Several Towns

Hollister and nearby towns drew a mix of visitors and relatives. Guests included William Adams Nelsonville and Alvin Thompson Harpster with their spouses, plus Glaneman Zanesville and Thompson Columbus families, among others. The Cooper circle welcomed Canton Cleveland Dayton Virginia and Columbus attendees. Extra visits came from Lancaster and Newark area families as well.

Harold Cramer Calvin Houston Columbus Howard Westfall Robert J. Cooper James Dolan Andrews Bessie Slater Edgar Thompson Ira Slater Lancaster Arthur Wilson Corning Harry Aberts Carrol Ed Aberts Ona Dew William Dew Louis ‘Dew Newark

Meigs Bowles Family Tales of Soldiers and Gold Seekers

Pictured is Nathan Bowles home in Meigs County as the Bowles family lineage is traced. The article recalls Newton Bowles as a soldier orchards nurseryman and educator, and details J F Bowles the Dexter merchant and five brothers in California. Also notes John Dare gun and ties to Ohio and California ventures.

Nathan Bowles Dexter Meigs County Bowles Bester J. F. Bowles California Newton Bowles Philadelphia John Mary Rawlings Bowles America England Nathan ‘Bowles Oxford College Cincinnati Clear Fork Columbia Township Pikes Peak Dexter District John Smith Jonas McCarty S. B. Chalfan John Dare Virginia Point Pleasant Great Plains West Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Thomas Bowles Duke of Wellington Waterloo Leading Creek Newton Bowles & Sons Pacific Coast Board of Education Miles Standish Grand Army of the Republic Carpenter School A. F. Bowles Callifornia Los Angeles Rio Grande College Dexter Merchant

Notice of Partition Suit in Athens County Ohio

George Hartley initiates a partition action in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio Cause No 2206 seeking division of In Lot 68 New Marshfield and In Lot 29 Mineral both in Athens County Ohio. Defendants must answer by October 17 194? or default judgment may be entered. Bridgewater Gray serve as solicitors.

Fo Carl Conrad Land Park Drive Michigan Charles Harty JF South Alden St. Delphia Pennsylvania Pearl Green Stanford St Las Vegas Nevada Wiliam M. Maater RKA San Francisco California Cpl Green Co. A Paul R. Green Little Creek Virginia Kenneth G Kansas City Missouri George Hartley Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio New Marshfield Mineral

Mayor Fines Two Traffic Violators in City Court

Mayor Sidney T. Russell’s court cleared two traffic violators along with an intoxicant case. Pete Perillo of Keesler Field Miss forfeited a 15 appearance bond for speeding. Earl Wines paid 85 and costs for speeding. Robert Bowen faced 19 and costs for intoxication.

Middleport Sidney T. Russell Pete Perillo Keesler Field Miss Earl Wines Robert Bowen

Community Guests and Family Visits Highlight Weekend

Local families and friends from Michigan City Harrisburg Athens Rochester Evans Port Huron Parkersburg West and New Brighton gathered for visits and reunions. Notable moves included Pfc Weary Crouch and Cpl Daniel E. Crouch departing for service in Japan and Oceanside California respectively while others hosted relatives and enjoyed a weekend together.

Antiquity Bill Werner Michigan City Mich Lawrence McNickle Harrisburg Herald Poe Athens Lowell McNickle George Lovejoy Pfc Weary Crouch Ft. Sam Houston Texas Cpl Daniel E. Crouch USM Oceanside Cal Japan Bill Coe Famiy Rochester Mary Stobart Shirley Stobart Clarence Adams Carl Sayre Evans W. Va Arthur Stobart Herbert Sayre Port Huron Columbus Frank Buck H. E. Beegle Parkersburg Herb Rose West Frances Philson Lowell MccNickle Loyd Nice Charlies McN Frank

Divorce and custody case filed in Athens County Ohio

June Haning files for divorce and custody in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio against John Robert Haning. Cause No. 20002 sets a hearing on or after September 28. Attorneys Rowland Bridgewater Gray represent June Haning. State Prison Lewisburg PA listed as residence for Haning.

John Robert Haning State Prison Lewisburg Pennsylvania June Haning Court of Commoners Athens County Ohio Rowland Bridge- Water & Gray Fotw

Name Change Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Richard Eugene Carsey of Athens County files in the Court of Common Pleas a petition to change his name to Richard Eugene Perry. A hearing is set for October 19, 1955, or thereafter as the court directs. Signed by Lavelle and Vanity, attorneys.

Richard Eugene Carsey Athens County Chiereby Court of Common Pleas H Richard Eugene Car Richard Eugene Perry Richard Fugene Carsey Lavelle Vanity Attorneys

Notice to Bidders for Athens County real estate sale

Sealed bids to be received by the Athens County Commissioners at the Court House Athens Ohio until 1 00 PM EST on the 7th day of September 1953 for sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio and City of Athens. Property includes In Lot 1608 with 4 5 foot strip off north side, conveyed from J E Algeo et al to Athens County Commissioners. Bids in sealed envelopes marked Bide for sale of real estate. Certified check at least 1 of bid payable to Treasurer of Athens County. Check returned if bid not awarded. Right to reject any or all bids by Ralph Elliott Auditor. &21-40tw

Athens County Pard Nee Athens Court House Athena Ohio W. R. Phillips J. E. Algeo Athens County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Athena County Court House Athena County Ralph Elliott

Athens Seeks Bidding for Remittance Control and Billing Machines

The City of Athens Ohio invites bids for a remittance control machine and a billing machine to support sewer water sanitation and permit operations. Specifications require seven total rows and a group total with labeled keys, lock controlled access, date stamping, and full posting visibility. Bids due by noon Saturday with bid security and proper execution of the writ.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Offic Hemittance Becklen Public Sgn Gia Ena

Ordinance Accepting Grant of Sewer Easement in Athens

City of Athens accepts grant and easement from The Baltimore and Ohio Company for a sanitary sewer line across railroad tracks. The measure authorizes execution by city officials and declares emergency to enable immediate construction and safety. The ordinance dated September 8, 1962, becomes effective immediately.

Baltimore and Ohio Company Ras Council Athens State OF Ohio Herbert Courcil G. Houck Peter B. Seel

Notice to heirs and executors in Athens County estate case

D. H. Sams administrator of the estate of Stiles, deceased, filed August 12 in Athens County Court a petition to sell real and personal property to pay debts and costs. The petition names heirs and relatives and directs all interested parties to answer by September 1953. The real estate comprises two described tracts in Athens Township and Potter Webb addition.

John Geanhines David Saunders Ea Sal Thorson Aaron Thomason Charles Thomson Jay Chloe Eetee Ceretia Sess Heira Devilegatees D. H Costa Athe Athens Potter-Webb Clara Webb Harry Selim Stiles Mtilee Athene Onhlo Athena Ohio Webb Athens County D. H. Sams E. Berry

York Local School District Seeks Heating System Bid

Sealed proposals for a new heating system for the York Local School District shop building in Athens County Ohio will be accepted until 12:00 noon standard time on September 15 1968. Proposals must include full bidder details and be accompanied by a five percent bond and alternate bid specifications describe a star fired cast iron steam boiler and steam unit heaters. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will consider bonds or certified checks for security.

Board of Education York Loca Puchtel Athens County Ohio Beard Board of Education of York Behool Reons Solvent National Bank State of Ohio Terry Bunting York Cal Athens Board of Education of York Niue Dida Educa Eal School Elza C . Terry

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