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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1954

Page

2

Homer Rice Heads Rock Springs Grange Election

Homer Rice was elected worthy master of the Rock Springs Grange at the meeting in the grange hall. Other officers named include Amos Leonard as over seer and Lottie Leonard as lecturer, with a long list of officers and an entry into the Meigs County Broiler Festival parade scheduled for September.

Homer Rice Rock Springs Frances Imer Flora Betty Leonard William Grueser Orville Brown Ward Gilmore Howard Rolin Meigs County

Harvest Festival at St Pauls and St Johns Lutheran Church

About 2900 people attended the annual Harvest Festival at St John’s Church Pine Grove. Activities began at 10 30 am with Sunday school led by Rev L M Mohr. A noon picnic dinner, gifts for Sunday school children, and an afternoon worship followed with music from the junior choir and soloists.

Pomeroy St. Pauls St. John's Lutheran St. John's Pine Grove L. M. Mohroff Charles Lytle St. Paul's Church Childen Chuches Mohrhoff

Reichman Rites Attended By Visitors

Funeral services for Calvin Reichman drew a large turnout from across Ohio and beyond. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Flowers of Harrisburg and their son Richard Flowers of Shreveport, W. H. Reichman and family, the Reichman and VanZandt circles, and many friends from Athens Columbus Huntington Gallia County and Akron. Firestone Co. representatives wore floral baskets, volunteers attended, and a Boy Scout honor guard stood watch as churches received baskets from the family.

Middleport Calvin PD Reichman R. D. Flowers Harrisburg Richard Flowers Shreveport W. H. Reichman Edna Reichman Donna Jean French Joe Chester Hardesty Dale Scott Columbus W. H Reichman Chattanooga Tenn Viola Bobo Jarrett Bobo Wilkesville Ohio University Diane Reichman Margaret Ephlin Akron Rita Park Zanesville Lee Schupp Dennison Shirley Evans Charlene Dillard Firestone Co

Emerald Of Itch Relief Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Emerald Of as a fast relief for fiery itching skin. It promises immediate effect at bedtime and customer satisfaction with money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists with a simple liberal application.

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Engagement announced of Donna Ward to Raymond Devery

Portland Mr and Mrs Charles Ward announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Raymond Devery son of Mrs Helen Devery Patchogue Long Island NY Donna Ward is a graduate of Racine High School class of 1953 Devery attended New York schools and served four years in the US Navy.

Portland Charles Ward Donna Raymond Devery Helen Devery Patchogue Long Island N. Y Mise Ward Racine High School Devery New York UU. S. Navy

Emergency Call For Weatherby Heart Attack Aimed At Home

Pomeroy Emergency Squad responded Sunday morning to the William Weatherby home on Harrison Ville Road. A local physician treated Weatherby for a heart attack and asthmatic condition, per squad records.

Pomeroy William Weatherby Harrison Ville Road Weatherby

Social News From New Plymouth Area

Mrs Ralph Cherry and daughter Donna visited relatives in Toledo. Earle Heinlein attended the Richland Township homecoming. Harris couples joined Clyde Harris at their home. Glen Harris and Mildred of Columbus were guests here. Dicken family visited Fred Maloney in Nelsonville. John Jones and three children of Uniontown stayed with Ralph Cherry. Attendees at an auction in London included Trowbridge and Heinlein. Howard Smith of Pittsburgh visited local friends. he is a former resident and chemical engineer with an aluminum company. Rosella Hixenbaugh traveled to Massillon to visit daughter. Ben Allen of Somerset is spending time here and plans a sale of household goods. -Anna Heinlein.

New Plymouth Ralph Cherry Donna Toledo Earle Heinlein Richland Township Harry Harris Clyde Harris Glen Harris Mildred Columbus Everett Dicken Brenda Sandra Dicken Fred Maloney Nelsonville John Jones Rosella Hixenbaugh Massillon William Krempile Ben Allen Somerset Allen

Middleport WCTU Holds Annual Meeting and Programs

The Middleport Women's Christian Temperance Union held its annual meeting at the Church of Christ with re election of 1954 officers led by Miss Margaret Laver and Mrs Caryl Cook. The event featured reports, a color sound film Any Boy U.S.A. at 2600 dollars, talks by ministers and Salvation Army Captain Glenna Rummel, and announcements for upcoming conventions.

Middleport Women's Christian Temperance Union Church of Christ Glenroy Ewing Margaret Laver Caryl Cook Lucy Gibbs Florine] Talbott Raymond Saxton Fred J. Gardner Eva Fleming Rutland Union Dorothy Linter Rutland Elizabeth Duffy Pomeroy Beulah White Lennie Haptonstall Irene Cross U.S. A Crusade Fund Jesus Glenna Rummel Salvation Army India Miss Sauer Lexington Lima Ethel Williamson Helen Lewis Flora Downie Caryll Cook Myra Stephenson Middleport Wctu Kelly David Durst

Young People's Church Programs Open Across Local Churches

Middleport fair week opens with youth activities at the Church of Christ Heath Methodist First Baptist. A Meigs County rally at Zion Church features election officers and camp participants from Butler Springs. Local youths Claudia Stobart and Janis Childs lead Bible study segments and a drama titled The Behavior of John accompanies a potluck supper and prayer circle.

Middleport Church of Christ Heath Methodist Church First Baptist Church Churches of Christ Meigs County Zion Church Butler Springs Danny Hartsock David Brown Ronnie Henderson Ferry Church Waynesville George Childs Christian Endeavor Society Charlies Wonebrenner Helen Stopart Janis Childs Ernestine Asbury Marlene Knapp Vivian Abbott Carolyn Sowards Carolyn Hess Katie Rowley Donna Miller Larry Estep Bruce Bradford Helen Stobart Peter John Pogram Barbara Scott Jim Bailey Sue Thornton Janice Asoury Ira Ray Butcher

Abbott Reunion Attendees List From Middleport Area

A Middleport gathering for the Abbott family reunion included George Abbott and Nina, plus Harold Abbott and son from Akron, Earl and Glenn Roush, Edgar and Kathy Abbott, Horace Abbott and two sons, Walter and Rex Roush, Arthur Roush and Ronnie, John Post Athene, Marvin and Wayne Roush of Charleston, Henry Bailey and Flatwood, Stanley Smakey and two children of Zanesville, Walter Weise and four children of Popular Ridge, Will Moore of Cheshire, Edith Abbott of Middleport, Airlie Abbott of Rocksprings, Bernard Wilson and two children, Lena Evans of Reid West Virginia.

Middleport Abbott George Abbott Nina Flatwood Harold Abbotts Akron Jean Swartz Earl Roushes Glenn Edgar Abbotts Kathy Horace Abbotts Walter Roushes Rex Arthur Roush Ronnie John Post Athens Marvin Roushes Wayne Charleston W.va Henry Baileys Stanley Smakeys Zanesville Walter Weises Popular Ridge Will Moore Cheshire Edith Abbott Middlepoort Airlie Abbotts Rocksprings Bernard Wilsons Lena Evans Reid

Birth of Daughter Vicki Lynn Ginther in Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Franklin Ginther announce the birth of a daughter Vicki Lynn on Saturday September 11 at Holzer Hospital. The family notes the father previously directed bands in Middleport and now serves at West High School in Columbus. Grandparents are Thelma Hamlin Columbus and John Hawkins Jr Middleport with great grandparents Warren Thomas Bladen Amos Waltz Wellston and John Hawkins Sr Middleport.

Middleport Franklin Ginther Hazel Hawkins Vicki Lynn Holzer Hospital Ginther West High School Columbus Thelma Hamlin John Hawkins Warren Thomas Bladen Amos Waltz Wellston Frank Ginther

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Cheesebrew at Mill Street Home

A birthday party for Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew was held Wednesday evening at the Mill Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Judson White with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hayes. A yellow and white cake, baked by Mrs. White, and ice cream were served as gifts were given by guests including Frank Cheesebrew and Rev. Howard Ruppelt. Others present included Mrs. Lillian Stieff and Mrs. Ethel Price of St Albans WV.

Middleport Frank Cheesebrew Judson White Mill St Clifford Hayes White Cheesebrew Howard Ruppelt Lillian Stieff Ethel Price St. Albans W.va Hayes

Golden Rule Class Meets at Brownell Avenue Home

The Middleport Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church met Thursday evening at Mrs. James Pullen’s Brownell Avenue home. Miss Virginia Mayes assisted, Harold E. Hubbard led devotionals, Rev. C. E. Hoyt offered the prayer, and Hubbard presided over the business session. Paul Smart is the teacher.

Carole Goff Kenneth Murray Patricia Lloyd Sharon Jones Stephen Coats Juanita Bangerter Mary Carolyn Miller Marilyn Sue Knight Edward Lee McComas Nancy Roller Cherole Blake Vera Covert Bruce Lioyd Robert Coats Emerson = Jones Nan Moore Juanita Hawkins Bob Hennesy Roger Covert John Ketchka Moore Bangerter New Haven Park Paul Smart Margaret Hoyt First Presbyterian Church Haro Sauer Leading Creek Middleport First Baptist Church James Pullen Brownell Ave Virginia Mayes Harold E. Hubbard C. E. Hoyt

Dinner for Michael Erwin Held at Home

A family dinner for Michael Erwin, age 14, was served Sunday September 5 at the family home on Fourth Avenue. Hosts were his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Erwin. Guests were present as part of a local observance.

Middleport Michael Erwin Chester Erwin

Brown family planning details for a Chillicothe gathering

Dickie Brown and relatives from Chillicothe and Minersville are listed among guests. The Erwins arranged planned recreation for the afternoon.

Dickie Brown Chillicothe Shirley Nancy Brown Minersville Benny Skinner Jeannette Gene Edward Crooks Don Erwin Erwins

Temperance League reps visit Middleport churches

Representatives from the Temperance League of Ohio spoke Sunday at the First Baptist Church and the First Presbyterian Church. FE. R. Buckwalter led the Baptist session while J. Russell Dugan, a former United Presbyterian minister, spoke at the Presbyterian church.

Middleport First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church Temperance League of Ohio FE. R. Buckwalter J. Russell Dugan United Presbyterian

Birthday party for Robert Craig Fife

Mr and Mrs Robert Fife hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party for their son Robert Craig Fife aged two. Guests included Helen Louise Taylor Karen Hawley Oneida Louise Jeffers Bea and Ronni Bachtel Virginia Fife Del Fife Ben Kesterson and other grandparents.

Middleport Robert Fife Robert Craig Fife Helen Louise Taylor Karen Hawley Oneida Louise Jeffers Bea Ronni Bachtel Virginia Fife del Fife Ben Kesterson

Semores of Ardmore announce birth of son Gregory Alien

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Semore of Ardmore Okla announce the birth of a son on August 31. He is named Gregory Alien. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Freshour of Columbus. Mrs. Semore is the former Ruth Ann Freshour of Middleport.

Middleport Walter Semore Ardmore Oklo Gregory Alien Paul Freshour Columbus Semore Ruth Ann Freshour

Middleport aunt attends Lois Kail wedding in Athens

Mrs J C Leonard, aunt from Middleport, attends the wedding of Miss Lois Kail in Athens on Sunday. Grandparents Mr and Mrs George Kail from Cheshire and the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Vilas Kail of Athens are named in attendance.

Middleport Lois Kail Athens J. C. Leonard George Kail Cheshire Vilas Kail

Rio Grande Community Notes Voice Weekend Visits

The Rio Grande area page records events including church auxiliary meetings with Mrs Floren Williams and Mrs David Altizer Sr on Tuesday Sept 14. Visitors arrive from Fairborn Cincinnati and Cleveland. Various residents make trips to Chicago New York Washington D C and Virginia.

Rio Grande Rio Grande Baptist Church Floren Williams David Altizer John Hartsook Fairborn Mae Smeltzey Cincinnati Carl Lynn Cameron Chillicothe John W. Rand Chicago Frank Denney Tom Salesbury Stockdale

Delegates Attend Ohio Garden Club Meeting in Columbus

Delegates Ethel Garland, Mrs. Louis Reiber, and Mrs. Phil Williamson attended the Ohio State Garden Club Association meeting in Columbus on Thursday and Friday as regents of Twilight Garden Club.

Meat Pomeroy Ethel Garland Louis Reiber Phil Williamson Columbus Ohio State Garden Club Association Regen

Salisbury PTA Plans Special Meeting at School

The Salisbury PTA will hold a special session at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the school. Parents of new pupils and all other pupils’ parents are invited to attend per the announcement.

Salisbury Pta Pomeroy

Pomeroy Church Group Plans Sales and Dinner Event

Money making projects were discussed by the Young Adult Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ meeting at Mrs. Elwood Bowers home. They plan scour pads sales and a Christmas dinner at Martin Restaurant with a follow up party. Additional talks covered a donation to Cleveland Christian Home and a trip to the Coffee Time show on Aug. 16.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Elwood Bowers Truman Russell Martin Cleveland Christian Home Helen Leiffieit Harry Osborne, Sr Bernice Howett Conrad Ohlinger Elijah Melvin Smith Leifheit

Tuppers Plains Woman's Society Meeting Notes

The Tuppers Plains Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Gerald Violet’s home. Devotions and prayer were led by members, business plans included selling Christmas cards as a fundraiser, and fall quilting sessions will begin soon. Leaders’ handbook orders were announced for the week of prayer and self denial. Guests were hosted during the social hour.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Mabel Chevalier Ada Toll Grace Kuhn Gertrude Hoffman Mary Nickels Vivian Hoffman L.L. Keller Wayne Brickles Lilly Hardway W. W. Bragg

Pomeroy Hostesses Chat Over Social Evening

Mrs Claude Durst led a social gathering with assistance from Mrs Elmer Wickham Mrs Joseph Beegle and Mrs William Fisher entertaining members at a community event in Pomeroy.

OES Home Plans Are Outlined

Miss Edith Hutsinpillar outlined the Ohio Eastern Star Home project at Evangeline Chapter OES Home Night in Mt. Vernon. The first phase includes six cottages costing about 600000, with later plans for an administration building auditorium hospital nurses home and 22 more cottages. Residents must be 65 or older OES member with 10 years of continuous Ohio chapter membership. The meeting at the Masonic Temple included one initiation and a skit by Mr and Mrs Stewart Hawkins. Guests from Gallipolis accompanied Mrs Hutsinpillar.

Middleport Edith Hutsinpillar Ohio Eastern Star Mt. Vernon OES Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Dea Hayes Cleveland Eastern Star Ohio Stewart Hawkins Earl Knight A. R. Pullen Hutsin Pillar Gallipolis Hilah Lutz Wood Spear

Rev John Hoyt Departs for Seminary

MIDDLEPORT The Rev John Hoyt son of the Rev C E Hoyt who was graduated from Rio Grande College this spring left Saturday for Colgate Rochester Seminary New York where he will be a student The young minister has had a preaching charge near Rio Grande during his enrollment there and also has been associated with a local coal concern during vacations.

Middleport John Hoyt C. E. Hoyt Rio Grande College Colgate- Rochester Seminary New York Rio Grande

CYSTEX Promises Quick Relief for Bladder Irritation

Advert says CYSTEX helps with frequent urination pain and backache from kidney and bladder irritation. Claims 900 million tablets used over 25 years prove safety, with money back guarantee. Urges asking a druggist and promises feeling better by tomorrow.

Twin City Card Club Event At Pomeroy Home

Miss Erna Jesse hosted Twin City Card Club at her E Main 51 residence Friday evening. Guests included Mrs Elmer Wickham and Mrs Clarence Clifford with Mrs Clifford winning the guest prize. Prizes for 500 went to Mrs Paul Grueser Mrs Bernice Durst and Mrs Pat Gallagher. A salad course followed for the named players and additional guests Mrs Rollin Beards Mrs William Fisher and Mrs Glen Dill.

Pomeroy Erna Jesse Twin City Card Club E. Main Elmer Wickham Clarence Clifford Clifford Paul Grueser Bernice Durst Pat Gallagher Rollin Beards William Fisher Glen Dill

Devols mark 60th anniversary at Minersville home

Mr and Mrs Loren Devol observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday Sept 19 at their Minersville home. The couple have four sons Marvin and Wesley in Toledo Harley in Columbus and Melvin in I Lee West Virginia. They wed Sept 14 1894 at Carbon Hill with Rev H B Briley officiating. An open house runs 2 to 4 p m Sunday.

Pomeroy Loren Devol Minersville Devol Marvin Wesley Toledo Harley Columbus Melvin Oflle W. Va Carbon Hill Fev H. B Briley Bina Hawk

Shrine group meets at IOOF Hall with officers and instructors

Mary Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem gathered Friday evening at the IOOF Hall. Ethel Scholz served as worthy high priestess and Frank Scholz as watchman of shepherds. Ethel Maude Young led a school of instruction and plans for an upcoming inspection were discussed. A pot luck lunch followed.

Pomeroy Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem IOOF Ethel Scholz Frank Scholz Shepherds Ethel Maude Young

WSCS To Meet Thursday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the church. Mrs Leslie Kunze and Miss Nelle Bing will lead the devotional and program. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs C E W Downie Mrs Clifford Ebersbach and Mrs Ernest Gross.

Pomeroy Woman's Society of Christian Service The United Methodist Church Leslie Kunze Nelle Bing C. E. W. Downie Clifford Ebersbach Ernest Gross

Labor Day Weekend At Home Of Mr And Mrs Cowan

Mr and Mrs John Cowan of Shade hosted relatives over Labor Day weekend. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carlos Cowen with daughter Donna Lee of Dayton, Mr and Mrs Donald Paul and daughter, Mr and Mrs George Brady of South Solon, Mr and Mrs Russell Gruber of Akron, Miss Marcia Karr of Syracuse, and Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and Mrs Kenneth Frasier of Gallipolis.

Syracuse John Cowan Shade Carlos Cowen Donald Paul Donna Lee Dayton George Brady South Solon Russell Gruber Akron Marcia Karr Guy Smith Kenneth Frasier Gallipolis

Pomeroy Personal Notices From Regional Visits

Pomeroy residents report visits and social ties as Jack Weatherman returns from Galax Virginia. Galax trip involved relatives and friends. Jo Hardy Phil Globokar and Chester L. Tannehill attend Logan Teachers Association party for new teachers. Cincinnati visitors include William Bartels and Norma Goodwin in Pomeroy. The Bartels visit Syracuse parents Emmett and Mrs Bartels. Ben Kesterson and granddaughter Carol Bath tel visit Hobart Dodderer in Swanton Port Clinton connections noted.

Jack Weatherman Galax Jo Hardy Phil Globokar Pomeroy Chester L. Tannehill Middleport Logan Emmett Bartels Syracuse Ben Kesterson Carol Bachtel Hobart Dodderer Swanton Richardson Port Clinton

Dr Boice Honored As Surgeon In Chicago Induction

POMEROY Dr Raymond F Boice of Meigs General Hospital staff was inducted as a qualified fellow of the International College of Surgeons at its 19th annual convocation in Chicago. Dr Boice, Ohio State graduate, joined 450 new members as the college recognizes high standards of surgical competence and ethics. Attending with him were James L Martin Edison Hobstetter and Ted Reed Jr all of Pomeroy and Dr Selim J Blazewicz in Chicago.

Pomeroy Raymond F Boice International College of Surgeons Chicago Boice Meigs General Hospital Max Thorek Ohio State University Selim J. Blazewicz James L. Martin Edison Hobstetter Ted Reed, Jr

Mrs Clifford Jacobs Admitted to Hospital

Mrs Clifford Jacobs who recently took over the circulation of two Columbus newspapers was given first aid by the fire department emergency squad and hospitalized for examination. Ruth Ebersbach Hills patient at Meigs General Hospital for 10 days. Their son is with his maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Clarence Ebersbach. Rutland St.

Middleport Clifford Jacobs Columbus Fire Department Rodney Hill Ruth Ebersbach Meigs General Hospital Clarence Ebersbach Rutiand

Two Cars Damaged In Late Saturday Collision

Patrolman Henry Werry reports minor damage to two cars after a Cheshire man William H. Pugh Jr. crossed a curve on FE Main St and struck the rear of a vehicle driven by James W. Brannan of Reedsville near the curve.

Pomeroy Main St Henry Werry William H. Pugh, Jr Cheshire James W. Brannan Reedsville

Riding Club to Meet Pomeroy in Meigs County

The Meigs County Riding Club will meet at p.m. Tuesday at the Rocksprings Grange Hall. Mrs. William Morgan, secretary, announced today.

Pomeroy Meigs County Rocksprings Grange Hall William Morgan

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