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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1948

Page

3

Two Men Await Court Hearing After Hotel Disturbance

A disturbance at the Martin Hotel led to the arrest of C E Stewart and David Fannin on intoxication and assault and battery charges. They await hearings in the city court, along with Leon George on intoxication, William Wyatt on assault and intoxication, and Edgar Neville on non support. Leonard and Russell Eddleman face similar charges with bonds set, while others were returned to jail.

L. B. Higgins Edgar Neville P. L. Peoples Ralph Welker Leonard Eddleman Akron Justice of the Peace Oscar Whitlock Racine Russell Eddleman

Dr. McMillen Attends Athens Presbytery

Dr Homer G McMillen pastor of First Presbyterian Church and J H Grate elder attended the Athens Presbytery held in Water town on Thursday. Miss Margaret Ann McMillen, who stayed a month with her grandparents, has returned to Canal Fulton.

Middleport Homer G., McMillen First Presbyterian Church J. H. Grate Athens Watertown Margaret Ann McMillen Homer G. McMillen Canal Fulton

Licenses On Sale At Russell Auto Sales Middleport

Drivers and operators licenses are now available for purchase at Russell Auto Sales located on South Third Avenue in Middleport. The move expands access for residents to obtain required credentials through the local dealer.

Middleport Russell Auto Sales S. Third Ave

NORITO Promises Fast Relief From Rheumatic Pain

Thousands of sufferers of rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis report quick relief from pain with NORITO A three dose guarantee offers a refund if relief is not achieved Encourages readers to ask their druggist for NORITO to end suffering and restore comfort.

Norito

Pomeroy Social Notes Past Councilors Meet

Nineteen members of the Past Councilors of Theodorus Council Daughters of America gathered at Mrs. Clara Eichinger’s home on Ath ens Rd with Doris Darst presiding. Marie Hauck joined the council as an initiate. Prizes went to Mrs. Mary Calvert Miss Erna Jesse and Mrs. Lenna Beards. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Eichinger assisted by Della Stahl Nellie Ketter and Winona Cook. Next meeting at Mrs. Margery Woodard’s home on Oct 14.

Theodorus Council, Daughters of America Clara Eichinger Athens Rd Doris Darst Marie Hauck Mary Calvert Erna Jesse Lenna Beards Eichinger Della Stahl Nellie Ketter Winona Cook Margery Woodard

Federated Circle elects officers at church meeting

At the Federated Church meeting in the social rooms on Wednesday evening Mrs. Phil Williamson led in the election of officers for the coming year. Elected were Georgia Williamson president Phil Williamson vice president Ben Neutzling secretary Stella Kloes treasurer. Mrs. G O Schmoll was welcomed. refreshments followed at the Blue and Grey hosted by Ben Neutzling Adam Ebersbach and Anne Ebersbach.

Federated Circle The Federated Church Phil Williamson Georgia Williamson Ben Neutzling Stella Kloes Robert Hegnauer Mackinaw Island Michigan G. O. Schmoll Adam Ebersbach Anne Ebersbach

Quiet Day of Prayer planned by Grace Episcopal Guild

Mrs. Theodore Reed presided at a Guild meeting at the Parish House. Plans call for a Quiet Day of Prayer at the local church on Sept. 21 with Women auxiliaries from Ironton Nelsonville Athens Gallipolis and McArthur parishes attending. Morning and afternoon services will be held and a luncheon served by the local Guild. Hostesses include Mrs. Ernest Sisson Mrs. T. A. May Mrs. Max Sanborn and Mrs. Greta Price.

Theodore Reed Grace Episcopal Church Ironton Nelsonville Athens Gallipolis McArthur Ernest Sisson T. A. May Max Sanborn Greta Price

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Patty Watson for Sept 19 Wedding

Mrs Ellen Couch and Mrs Burton Smith hosted a bridal shower at Mrs Couch's home for Miss Patty Watson, soon to wed Mr William Buck. Thirty guests attended a game filled evening with yellow and green decor and fall flower bouquets, and refreshments on individual trays.

Ellen Couch Burton Smith

Local travelers return from Virginia and Tennessee visits

Kennilworth Nease and Horace Abbott came home to Pomeroy Wednesday after several days in Norfolk Virginia with Kennilworths sister and Ensign Wallace Riggs. They toured the Battleship Missouri Navy Yards and Naval Air Base. Mr and Mrs Coby Hill and Mrs Mabel Lindsey spent the week in Nashville Tennessee attending the Grand Ole Opera. Mr and Mrs Charles Graber Sr left Friday for Columbus to visit relatives.

Kennilworth Nease Horace Abbott Pomeroy Norfolk Kennilworth Ensign Wallace Riggs Columbus

Oreville Club Holds Meeting. Local Visitors Noted

Oreville Clovers met at Letha Proctor home with Reenee Woods as secretary in absence of officers. Attendees included Rose Ann Walters Letha Proctor Rita Jo Graham Bonnie Rush Reenee Woods Patty Woods Barbara Boyd Jane Weaver and advisor Dorothy Graham. Also listed are multiple local visitors and a potluck birthday dinner for Nash Auker along with family attendance.

Oreville Oreville Clovers Letha Proctor Reenee Woods Rose Ann Walters Rita Jo Graham Bonnie Rush Reenee Patty Woods Barbara Boyd Jane Weaver Dorothy Graham Ed Cecil Pearl Auker Johnny Auker Mt. Vernon Sherman Auker Elyria Tom Lett J. M. Mohr Robert Goodlive Columbus Elizabeth Mohr Susie New Lexington Evan Jones Paul Jones Bob Guysinger Bobby Lee Shawnee Nash Auker Juanita Freddie Paul Dunn Rosalie Logan George Halsey Vernon James Purgeon Ruth Ann Lloyd Norma Jean Marjorie Roy Wanda Carol Somerset Wayne Halsey Dale Donna Edna Crooksville Ralph Owings Agnes Ann Grant Morris Dixie Ohio Elsie Kirby Zanesville Lawrence Joan Charles Eldon Rodger Beulah

Wellston Youth Plays In All Ohio Band

Charles Tewksbury of Wellston son of Mr and Mrs Edward Tewksbury played first trumpet and was third chair in the All Ohio Boys Band at the Ohio State Fair. He is grandson of Mr and Mrs J H Grate whose family attended the fair in Columbus to hear him perform.

Middleport Charles Tewksbury Edward Tewksbury Wellston Charles J. H. Grate Grate Columbus

Pomroy Public Library Readers Named for Vacation Club

The Pomroy Public Library lists readers completing the Vacation Reading Club by finishing 31 books led by Carolyn White Vickie Clark Mary Theresa Meier Howard Bingham Kress Jr Sharon Dorinda Wilson Mary Jane Holt Joy Patricia Smith Charles Davidson and Joyce Nye. Prizes are awarded per Mrs Lucy F Gainer. Additional readers earning certificates for 10 or more books include Karen Glaze Jeff Glaze Marilyn Davis Bobby Roberts Diana Eu banks Dorothy Schaefer Bonita Bryan Ronald Rickman Mary Alice Andrews Carol Ann Strauss Shirley Ann Holt Patricia Atkins Janet Smith Lila Sue Terrell Edward William Smith Jr Bobby Dillard Brenda Strauss Mariam Jean Davis Marthe Ann Hegnauer Patty Blakeslee Sue Ellen Smith Joyce Davis.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Public Library Carolyn White Vickie Clark Mary Theresa Meier Howard Bingham Kress, Jr Sharon Dorinda Wilson Mary Jane Holt Joy Patricia Smith Charles Davidson Joyce Nye Lucy F. Gainer Karen Glaze Jeff Glaze Marilyn Davis Bobby Roberts Diana Eubanks Dorothy Schaefer Bonita Bryan Ronald Rickman Mary Alice Andrews Carol Ann Strauss Shirley Ann Holt Patricia Atkins Janet Smith Lila Sue Terrell Edward William Smith, Jr Bobby Dillard Brenda Strauss Mariam Jean Davis Marthe Ann Hegnauer Patty Blakeslee Sue Ellen Smith Joyce Davis

Bonus Data Is Available for World War II Veterans

Meigs County veterans service officer reports nine states and two territories offer a form of bonus. Ohio veterans should apply soon. out of state bonus blanks are not available locally. States with deadlines include Connecticut July 1 1949 Illinois June 30 1949 Michigan March 20 1949 others have no deadline.

Meigs County Connecticut Ilinois Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New York Vermont Alaska Hawaii

Reception Planned At Meeting Of PTA

A reception honoring the Junior and Senior High School teachers will be held with the Junior-Senior PTA meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Junior High School. The meeting was postponed due to a Wahama football game conflict, per Mrs Fred Blaettnar, president.

Pomeroy PTA Wahama Fred Blaettnar

Cincinnati Norwalk Truckers Win State Rodeo Honors

At the Ohio State Fairgrounds the first state championship truck rodeo crowned two champions Herman Kaiser of Cincinnati won the straight truck title and Lloyd Baker of Norwalk captured the tractor-semi trailer combination title before more than 3000 spectators.

Columbus Cincinnati Norwalk Ohio State Fairgrounds Herman Kaiser Lloyd Baker

Marriage Licenses Listed For Pomeroy Residents

A list of marriage licenses shows partners from Pomeroy and nearby towns. Names include John Lennabary and Betty Horn, Carl Beck and Pauline McKin ney, Edward Martin and Winona Bressler, Thomas Martin and Ethel Bowling, Joseph Williams and Frances Toney, George Allen and Joy Epperly, Dennis Tincher and Betty Walkup, Wesley Tincher Jr and Alma Walkup, Everett Welch and Lucy Stack, Marion Jordan and Freda Irby, Edgar Perkins and Edith White, Huston Skeens and Betty Bailey, John Landaker and Bessie Staats, John Karr and Nellie Sigler, Arthur Allen and Surena Bowling, Thomas Light and Glenna Shaver, William Schumacher and Barbara Gantherat.

John Lennabary Pomeroy Betty Horn Carl Edwin Beck Pauline McKinney Edward J. Martin Winona Jewell Bressler Thomas C. Martin Letart W. Va Ethel Bowling Joseph E. Williams

Ex-Chief Philip Trautman Dies After 42 Years on Force

Former Bucyrus police chief Philip Trautman, 90, who served 42 years on the force, died Saturday. The city faced an estimated $850,000 annual cost to run its fire alarm communications system in New York.

Bucyrus Philip Trautman City of New York

Baptismal Services at First Baptist for Turner Family

Sunday evening at First Baptist Church, baptismal services were held for Jacob Turner and his son Billy. Busy Bee Class hostesses named for Thursday evening. Tuesday night the church school conducts its first workers conference of the fall.

Middleport First Baptist Church Jacob Turner Billy Ray Luman Gladwin Werner Dale Mourning Allen Knopp Will Haptonstall

Heath Methodist Class 2 to Meet at Mrs Philson Home

The first meeting of the year for Heath Methodist Church Class 2 will be held at Mrs Ben Philson's home this Wednesday evening. Mrs W B Moore is class president and the officers will host a potluck dessert supper to open the gathering.

Heath Methodist Church Ben Philson W. B. Moore

Local family visits and travel notes in Tulsa and surrounding areas

Dr and Mrs T H Davis and son Thomas Davis IV and daughter Ella Wyatt return to Tulsa after two weeks with Mr and Mrs T H Davis N Third Ave. Mrs Ethel Willis returns to Charleston after visiting Mrs C H Wise Sr. Miss Virgie Major returns from Wilkesville. Hardy Harrison family guests of Herman Bailey. Nolan Carson of Bucyrus visits sister Mrs Wayne Gibbons. Rev George Osler in Hot Springs for church business. Cy Snellbaker, tied to Badger Construction, passing through on way to Charleston. Danny Thompson and Jonnie Sue of Athens Tennessee visiting Clyde Winebrenner in town.

T. H. Davis Thomas Davis IV Ella Wyatt Tulsa Oklo N. Third Ave Ethel Willis Charleston C. H. Wise Virgie Major Wilkesville Hardy Harrison Douglas and Doris Herman Bailey Nolan Carson Bucyrus Wayne Gibbons George Osler Hot Springs Ark Cy Snellbaker Sanborn Badger Construction Co Point Pleasant Danny Thompson Jonnie Sue Athens Tenn Clyde Winebrenner

Meigs County Land Transfers

Meigs County transfers list multiple property deeds including Helen Caldwell to Headley for lot 4 in Tuppers Plains and Ralph Fryer to James Wildman for 25.48 acres at Salisbury. Others include Roush to Harris for 45 acres at Lebanon and Wood to Roush for lots 5 6 7 in Antiquity.

Helen M. Caldwell Helen M. Newland Clyde F Mamie Headley Tuppers Plains Ralph Gladys Fryer James R Violet M. Wildman Salisbury Sadie M Arthur E. Roush Lloyd Susie Harris Lebanon Robert A Wilma F. Wood Howard G Pauline E. Roush Antiquity Granville Edith Lyons James E Paul E. Gaston Columbia Perry A. Riggs N. W. Holt Woodrow W. Engle Rutland F. L. McKnight Earl Gladys M. Frasier Dan Nellie Price Allen Mary Hughes Middleport Lee Della Munday Elmer S Christine Beegle Chester John M Lucille Sisson Clarence H Eva Murray

Church Members Attend Jerrel Funeral Services

A funeral service for C. W. Jerrel elder of the Church of Christ was held at St. Albans WV on Saturday. Jerrel, a Point Pleasant resident, and his wife were active members of the local church with C. E. Shepard, pastor, in charge.

Middleport Church of Christ C. W. Jerrel St. Albans W. Va Jerrel Point Clinic Point Pleasant C. E. Shepard

General Hospital Notes Admitted Discharged Births and Emergencies

List of admitted and discharged patients at Meigs General Hospital includes Mildred Fowler Middleport and others. Birth notices report a Syracuse girl and Cheshire and Pomeroy twins. Emergency cases include Carowell White and Ray Markinus among others.

Mildred Fowler Middleport Alva Hite Pomeroy John W. Bowen Robert Bailey Hysell Run James Little Cheshire Mary Belle Barber Reedsville Beatrice Lisle Syracuse Vera Hayman Racine Arthur Evans Donald F. Hendricks Randall Moore Joyce Livingston Clifton Margaret Ella Hysell Clifford Hall Portland William Righthouse James Hawley Lester Lathey Meigs General Hospital Carowell White Ray Markinus Rutland Albert Franklin Ward Sherila Darnell A. W. Woods Richard L. Coleman Long Bottom Michael A. Epple Rutland Road

Rotary is My Business Book Reviewed by Club Tonight

Robert Coats reviewed the book Rotary is My Business Friday night at the Rotary Club meeting held at Heath Methodist Church. Following the session the executive board met.

Middleport Robert Coats Rotary Rotary Club Heath Methodist Church

Travelers Return From Vacation to Pomeroy Home

Mr and Mrs William Warner returned home Friday evening after a vacation trip that started September 5 visiting Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and New York.

Pomeroy William Warner Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New York

ConFINED TO HOME in Middleport for a Month

Fred Dewees who suffered a heart attack recently will be confined to his home at 335 Broadway Street for a month following his physician’s advice.

Middleport Fred Dewees Broadway St

Cub Scout Classes Planned for Adults

A series of training courses for parents of boys aged nine to eleven will begin tonight at Federated Church in Pomeroy at 7 30. Scout field executive Joseph Mihalka will supervise the instruction and says cubbing is home centered with parents supervising activities and giving the tests. Courses aim to provide parents with intimate knowledge of the program. Other classes are set for September 17 and September 20.

Federated Church Pomeroy Joseph A. Mihalka Mihalka Cubbling Parentes

Rickman Anniversary Noted in Middleport Family

Middleport couples Earl Cranston Rickman and his wife celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary on Sept 6. Family and friends gather at home for a three course dinner while eight children and several relatives attend, with all eight children graduates of Middleport High School.

Middleport Earl Cranston Rickman Earl H. Rickman Columbus Atlantic City Charles Rickman Sharon Ruth James Rickman Lewis D. Rickman Diane Jean River Rouge Mich Robert Burton Larry Onald Thomas Springfield Douglas Jackson Rendville Martha Jean Rickman Carrie Cassell Lewis Crutchfield the Rickmans Middleport High School

Fisher Services Held in Middleport for John Clinton Fisher III

Relatives gathered for funeral services for Pfe. John Clinton Fisher III at the home of his grandparents on N Third Ave. in Middleport. Rev. W B Moore officiated with interment at Riverview Cemetery and military rites by Feeney Bennett Post American Legion led by Lt. Col. Joseph D. Bryan. Pallbearers included John Barker, William Mayes, Walter Scott, and others.

Middleport Pfe John Clinton Fisher W. G. Davis N. Third Ave Ray O'Donnell James William Robert Bell D. C. Dawson James Dawson Columbus William Fisher Harry Williamson Akron Fred Fisher Carey Ohio W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Church Riverview Cemetery Feeney Bennett Post American Legion Joseph D. Bryan John Barker Lima William Mayes Walter Scott Harley Devol Douglas McHaffie William Hamm William Childs Thomas Darst

Funeral Rites Held For Traffic Victim Quillen 21 Months

Pallbearers for 21 month old Clarence Virgil Quillen son of Mr and Mrs George Quillen traffic accident victim attended the funeral Saturday at the Rawlings Coats funeral home. Methodist Church officiated and Clyde Davis of Kentucky attended from the bereaved family.

Middleport Clarence Virgil Buster) Quillen George Quillen Jon Schaaf John Dudding Jack Werner Andy Batey W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Church Rawlings- Coats

Births Reported in Middleport Barnette and VanMeter Families

A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnette on N. Third Ave becomes the fourth girl for the Barnette family. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Marion VanMeter at the home of Carl Allensworth in Middleport.

Middleport Charles Barnette N. Third Ave Barnettes Marion VanMeter Carlena Allensworth Carl Allensworth

Dancing classes begin Tuesday in Middleport center

Andrew Pavrish will hold dancing classes at Woodman Hall Middleport starting Tuesday afternoon. Registration remains open until further notice. Classes run from 2 50 p m to 7 p m.

Middleport Andrew Pavrish Woodman Hall

Meigs Veterans Service Office Closes for Training

The Meigs County Veterans Service office at 110 Court Street will close from noon Wednesday until next week as the director attends a Veterans Administration school and conference in Columbus.

Pomeroy Meigs County Veterans Service Court Street Veterans Administration Columbus

Point Pleasant Band Instructor John Martin to Return Monday

John Martin, Point Pleasant band instructor, returns to duties Monday after a prior leave of absence.

Point Pleasant John Martin

Capehart Rites Planned Next Sunday

Capehart services set for 3 p.m. next Sunday at the New Haven home with Reverend George Thomas and Reverend Robert L. Phillips assisting. Smith Capehart Post 140 American Legion to conduct military rites before burial at Lone Oak Cemetery for Staff Sergeant Joseph H. Capehart born December 17 1919 in Wellston Ohio. He died December 7 1944 in Saarbebet Germany after serving in Iceland Ireland and Normandy with the 11th Infantry Fort Custer and Fifth Division. He is survived by his mother two sisters and four brothers.

Point Pleasant Joseph H. Capehart Foglesong Mason City Iva Capehart New Haven U. S. Army Fort Hayes Ohio 11Th Infantry Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Fort Custer Mich Iceland Ireland Normandy Moselle Saarbebet Germany Wellston Evangelical United Brethren Church of Moselle River Wilma Morgan Weirton Dorothy Adams Charleston L. Ray Capehart Victory Heights George Floyd Massachusetts Herbert George Thomas Robert L. Phillips Smith-Capehart Post 140 American Legion Lone Oak Cemetery

Four Arrests Reported in Point Pleasant Disturbance

Four arrests occurred Saturday night as City Patrolman T F Yost and Police Chief Hoyt Gidden detained Billy Hughes for fighting. Ern ie Short and Cecil Huddleston faced drunkenness charges. Randolph Purdy was arrested for being intoxicated by Officers Yost and Kayser.

Point Pleasant T. F. Yost Hoyt Jiiden Billy Hughes Ernie Short Cecil Huddleston Randolph Purdy Yost Kayser

Mattress Fire Damages May Flower Hotel in Point Pleasant

A mattress fire at the May Flower Hotel in Point Pleasant caused minor damage early Sunday at 4 30 am. No alarm sounded but City Policeman Robert Kayser arrived and helped extinguish the flames.

Point Pleasant Mayflower Robert Kayser

Pfc Holland Relocated To Miho AFB Weather Station

Pfc Joshua T. Holland of Point Pleasant Route 2 was moved from Itami AFB to Miho AFB in Western Japan. Since May he has served with the 20th Weather Squadron providing hourly Pacific network observations and handling data for maps and forecasts. He attended Point Pleasant High School before enlisting in June 1947.

Point Pleasant Joshua T. Holland Russell G. Holland 207 Air Weather Service Itami Air Force Base Miho Afb Japan Point Pleasant High School Air Force

Mrs George Overholt Hosts Dessert Bridge at Home

Mrs. George Overholt of Ohio River Road entertained with a dessert bridge party at her home. Mrs. H. H. Gutherie won high score, Mrs. Bess Gygax second high, and Mrs. William Rardin received consolation. Attendants included Mrs. William Rardin, Mrs. Sherwood Cossin, Mrs. Kathleen Dyer, Mrs. Wallace Burdette, Mrs. Robert F. Thomas, Mrs. Kenneth Peck, Mrs. Ernest Kin Cade, Mrs. Bess Gygax, Mrs. Billie Gunn, Mrs. Harold Shadle, and Miss Gertrude Howard.

Point Pleasant George Overholt Ohio River Road H. H. Gutherie Bess Gygax William Rardin Sherwood Cossin Kathleen Dyer Wallace Burdette Robert F. Thomas Kenneth Peck Ernest Kincade Billie Gunn Harold Shadle Gertrude Howard

Lions Club Fall Frolic Opens Lions Season at Legion Hall

The Lions Club held its Fall Frolic at the Legion Hall with about 225 attendees. Guests included civic group members and students bound for college. Brownie Benson’s 12 piece orchestra provided music as Homer Smith noted the event launched the season.

Point Pleasant Lions Club Legion Hall Brownie Benson Homer Smith

McCulloch Returns From Frigidaire School Trip

Eugene McCulloch owner of McCulloch Appliance Sales returned from Charleston W Va where he attended a three day Frigidaire Corporation school at the Daniel Boone Hotel.

Point Pleasant Eugene McCulloch McCulloch Appliance Sales Charleston W. Va Frigidaire Corporation Daniel Boone Hotel

September 25 Set For Voting Registration Across 38 Precincts

Nellie M. Aten announces posters mailed to registrars in 38 precincts to display September 15. Registrars will sit one day only on September 25 to register voters, with later registrations at the county clerk's office until October 2 ahead of the November 2 election. Registrar supplies arrive September 21.

Point Pleasant Nellie M. Aten

Rally Attendance at Kanawha Presbytery Fall Rally

The Rev. O C Landrum led church representatives to the fall rally of Young People of the Kanawha Presbytery at Kenova First Presbyterian Church. Attendees included Barbara Wallace Owen Landrum Mandellan Roush Betty Rader and Paul Edgar Monroe.

Point Pleasant O. C. Landrum Kanawha Presbytery Kenova First Presbyterian Church Barbara Wallace Owen Landrum Mandellan Roush Betty Rader Paul Edgar Monroe

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