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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1953

Page

2

New Officers Elected by Rocksprings Grange

Gladys Morgan was re elected master at the Rocksprings Grange annual election held in the grange hall. New officers include Emil Ball overseer Louie Leonard lecturer Fred Goeglein steward Raymond Cole assistant steward Katie Eastman chaplain Frank Grueser treasurer Helen Radford secretary Karl Grueser gate keeper Clara Humphrey Ceres Buena Grueser Pomona Clara Unree Flora Betty Leonard lady assistant steward Homer Radford executive committee Homer Rice legislative agent Howard Bolin purchasing agent Sally Bartels pianist Betty Leonard youth chairman. Booster night is planned for Sept 29 with public access. meetings will start at 8 p m in fall and winter. grange softball will enter the Newark district tournament. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Robert Burdette Jr Elma Idle and Raymond and Conley Cole.

Grange Newark Saturn P Robert Burdette, Jr Elma Idle Raymond Conley Cole

Lions Club To Sponsor Birch the Magician Show

Pomeroy officials approve early dismissal for a matinee of Birch the Magician to be staged at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium on Sept 28 under the Lions Club sponsorship. Lions Club president William T Grueser says teams have been formed for a ticket selling drive with winners to be honored at a ladies night on Sept 30.

Pomeroy Birch Magian Pomeroy Lions Club H. B. Kress William T. Grueser Lions Club William Knight Clarence Struble Jack Carsey Frank Will D. A. Canaday Bill Casey Pomeroy Junior High School Magician

Picnic Set by Rocksprings Club at Grange Hall

The Rocksprings Better Health Club schedules its annual picnic for Thursday at the Rocksprings Grange Hall on the fairgrounds. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon. Members should bring their own table service.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Better Health Club Rocksprings Grange Hall

Pomeroy Women Install New Legion Auxiliary Officers

Three Pomeroy women served in Junction City as officers and helpers during the installation of new officers for the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. W. P. Baxter presided, with Mrs. Dey Hysell as sergeant at arms and Mrs. Jed Webster Sr as chaplain. Thirty four members were initiated and district conference is set for Lithopolis on Oct 8.

Pomeroy Junction City American Legion W. P. Baxter Eighth District Dey Hysell Jed Webster J. O. Steenrod Nelsonville C. O. Orme Baxter Lithopolis

Sesqui Plans Discussed At Twilight Garden Club

Twilight Garden Club meeting at Grace Episcopal parish house discussed parade plans for Sept 24 and named Ethel Garland Minnie Davis and Corliss Jacobs to a planning committee. A silent auction fundraiser was set for the next meeting amid yearbook distributions and floral judging with ribbons awarded to several members.

Pomeroy Twilight Garden Club Grace Episcopal Church Ethel Garland Minnie Davis Corliss Jacobs Vida Ihle Roll T. A. May Harry Roush Phil Williamson Jed Webster Carrie Nye May Webster Civic J. I. Clark Louis Reibel Garland Williamson Sarah Phillips Clark Nye Miss Garland Eddie Smith Jacobs James Weber Max Sanborn

Sewing Club Gathers at Middleport Home

The Tri-City Sewing Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. William Grueser’s Grant Street home in Middleport. Members from Middleport and Pomeroy enjoyed sewing followed by a dessert course, with hostess gifts presented to the host.

Pomeroy Tri-City Sewing Club William Grueser Grant St Middleport Robert Rawlings Russell Wilson James Simpson Millard Wildermuth Ralph Spencer Elizabeth Fick Robert Roberts Sidney Spencer Hiram Fisher Bradford Mana

Baptist Women Discuss National Society Update

Mrs. O R Faris presided at the First Baptist Church meeting of the Women's Missionary Society as plans were made to join the National Baptist Women of the American Convention. The group discussed the White Cross and planned to send a mission field box while Mrs Hugh Daniels led a program on Baptist Mission Fields in South India. A social hour followed.

Dinner Plans Discussed by Lewis Manley Legion Auxiliary

The ladies auxiliary of the Lewis Manley American Legion post held a Friday evening meeting at Mrs. Allen Hampton's home to plan a Armistice Day dinner. Mrs. Carrie Cassell presided as president and refreshments were served by several members including Mrs. Hampton and other hostesses.

Pomeroy Lewis Manley American Legion Post Allen Hampton Carrie Cassell Hampton Dilanne Pannell Robert Still Campbell Harper Julia Williams

School Plans Set At Mary Shrine Meet

Mary Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, held Friday at the IOOF Hall presided by Lula Nease and Everett Tracy. The business session reported Frank Scholz ill. Plans for a school of instruction next Friday were completed and officers held a practice session afterward. A potluck lunch was served.

Pomeroy Lula Nease Everett Tracy Shepherds Pro

Picnic at Bailey's Lake Attended by Curtis and Francis Families

A Monday picnic at Bailey's Lake brought together the Curtis family including Jewell and Sam with children Carol Larry Donna and George Mary and Lawrence Francis with their children, for a family outing.

Pomeroy Bailey's Lake Jewell Curtis Carol Lawrence Francis George Mary Sam Curtis Larry Albert Donna

Skating Party Planned by Pomeroy Youth Group

The Senior Youth Fellowship of Pomeroy Federated Church will host a skating party in Point Pleasant at 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday. Members needing transportation should gather at the church by 7 15 p.m.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Federated Church Point Pleasant

Pomeroy Host for Young Adult Class Meeting

Mrs Lettia Spencer will entertain members of the Young Adult Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ at her Minersville home at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Pomeroy Lettia Spencer Pomeroy Church of Christ Minersville

Past Presidents To Meet POMEROY

The past presidents of the American Legion Drew Webster Post 39 and its ladies auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Dey Hysell Mulberry Ave.

Pomeroy The American Legion Drew Webster Ladies Auxiliary Dey Hysell Mulberry Ave

Friendly Circle to Meet at Federated Church

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Pearl Mora will present a book review. Hostesses are Mrs. Harry Miller Mrs Donald Hauck and Mrs Roy Mayer.

Pomeroy Friendly Circle The Federated Church Pearl Mora Harry Miller Donald Hauck Roy Mayer

Birthday dinner honors William Smith hosted by Mrs. Dena Zwilling

Mrs. Dena Zwilling entertained with a Sunday dinner to honor the birthday anniversary of her son William Smith. Guests included Edward Winters of Mason West Virginia, Mrs. Emma Zerkle of Dayton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Glaze and son Timmy.

Pomeroy Dena Zwilling William Smith Edward Winters Mason W.va Emma Zerkle Dayton Ray Glaze Timmy

Weekend visitors and vacations noted in Meigs County society

Mrs. Karl Krautter takes a week away from Collins Jewelry Store duties. Numerous relatives and friends visit across Pomeroy, Meigs County, and nearby towns including Union Avenue Wellston, East Liverpool, Huntington, Columbus, and Toledo. Several residents travel to Cleveland, Gallipolis, and Hawthorne New York for visits and vacations with family.

Karl Krautters Collins Jewelry Robert Jones Wellston Corliss Jacobs Union Avenue Robert Roush East Liverpool Owen Watson Racine Norman Bahr Jackson Production Credit Association Hig Pomeroy and Gallipolis Concern Annie Canaday Lucy Amsbury Mila Stark Athens John McIntosh Susie Toledo Pomeroy Flora Porter Fred Smith Alliance Carl Jennings George Massar Columbus Clarence Massar Mulberry Ave Marilyn Davis Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Wyllis Elmer Pierce Felicity, C Buck Mercer Harold Wehring Vinton Homer Hysell Eugene Thomas Tiffin Everett Thomas Farr A. Price Minnie Price Hawthorne N. Y Meigs County Robert S. Coates Robert Stanley E. Second St Meigs General Hospital Betty Lou Custer Lou Custer Helen Hysell Truman Russell Duane Janet Lynn Smith Glen Smith Wright Sr William Durst Martin McAngus Dorothy Moch Virgil Roush Connie Mae William J. Durst Holzer Hospital Sol Johnson Cleveland Lorenzo Davis Anna Yeager Cold Springs Fred Voss Mel Hartinger Howard Smith Marietta Hot Springs George Clifton Detroit Mich North Carolina Clifton Richmond Susie Venerable Washington, D. C W. E. Williams W. E. Williams, Jr Augusta Maine

Mt Hermon Church Homecoming Slated

POMEROY The Mt Hermon United Brethren Church of Chester Township plans its annual homecoming on Sunday September 20 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. A program of singing and speaking by the Mt Hermon class and guests from nearby communities will feature ministers including Rev John Lanier of Junction City and Rev E H Shelton of Belpre. Singing by quartets trios and groups and a noon basket dinner are planned.

Pomeroy Mt. Hermon United Brethren Church Chester Township Mt. Hermon John Lanier Junction City E. Hi. Shelton Belpre

Surgeon Attends International College of Surgeons Meeting

Dr. R. E. Boice departed Sunday for New York City to attend the International College of Surgeons gathering during the week and represent the local medical community.

Pomeroy R. E. Boice New York City International College of Surgeons

Election of Officers Held By Church Youth Clubs

Middleport reports two church youth groups electing officers for 1953 54. First Baptist BYF and Heath Methodist Youth Fellowship named presidents and boards, with social events, devotions, and commissions noted. Attendees included Jean Smart and local families as sponsors and speakers. Next Sunday plans install officers and report on the Methodist Youth Institute.

Middleport class graduates seek higher education

The spring 1953 Middleport kindergarten cohort saw 59 pupils start school with 29 in morning and 30 in afternoon sessions. Graduates plan to attend Marshall College Huntington W.Va Judith Cluff George Washington University Washington D C Bill Darst Val Reynolds Frank Easter Bill Turner Ohio State University Diane Reichman Lois Ann Smith Larry Wiley Rex Maiden Jon Schaaf Ohio University Athens Don Pete Davis Morris Harvey Charleston W Va Charlene Dillard Shirley Evans Jennings Wayland Office Training Columbus Margaret Hoyt Marietta College Marietta Nancy Hartley Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Donna Roush Columbus school of nursing Other graduates remain employed locally.

Middleport Marshall College Huntington W. Va Robert Ashley Judith Cluff George Washington University Washington, D. C Bill Darst Val Reynolds Frank Easter Bill Turner Ohio State University Diane Reichman Lois Ann Smith Larry Wiley Rex Maiden Jon Schaaf Ohio University Athens Don Pete) Davis Morris Harvey Charleston Charlene Dillard Shirley Evans Jennings Wayland Columbus Margaret Hoyt Marietta College Marietta Nancy Hartley Holz

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges Names

Meigs General Hospital notes admit Ralph Parker of Chester and several others, listing Mrs. Robert Rawlings of Middleport and Kathryn Newtun of Long Bottom among admissions. Birth recorded for Lucian Higgins in Pomeroy. Discharges include Gilman Tucker, Mrs. Dorothy Karr, Mrs. Robert Coates and son, Mrs. Gertrude Boyer, Russell Little and Mrs. William Soulsby and son.

Ralph Parker Chester Robert Rawlings Middleport Kathryn Newtun Long Bottom Edna Faulk Pomeroy Dorothy Higgins Lucian Higgins Gilman Tucker Dorothy Karr Robert Coates Gertrude Boyer Russell Little William Soulsby

Attend Last Rites For H. D. Ashworth

Funeral services for Homer D. Ashworth were held Thursday at the Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Ward Radford of Piketon officiating. Out-of-town attendees included Frank Norris and Dexter Ashworth, Elsie Swart, Robert Richards, M. T. Epling, Edna Gettles, Charles Elliott, Stephen and Janice, Lawrence Chapman, Norma Dean and others from Gallipolis Rand Wilkesville Pittsburgh Springfield W V and Chester.

W.va Lawrence Chapman Wilkesville Norma Dean Chester

Duddings Announce Birth of Daughter

Seaman and Mrs. Gene Ray Dudding announce the birth of a daughter at the Navy hospital on September 7. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Dudding of Nitro West Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Peters of Cheshire. Mrs. Dudding of Mason City West Virginia is a great grandmother.

Cheshire Seaman Gene Ray Dudding Christine Peters Newport A. L Navy Hospital E. F. Dudding Nitro W. Va C. C. Peters Dudding Mason City

Brush fire at Radford farm near Chester

Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire at the Charles Radford farm near Chester on Saturday night. Fire Chief Henry Werry said no real estate was seriously threatened by the blaze.

BRSH Pomeroy

Pomeroy Walter McCarley Marries Marian Louise Spires

A marriage license was issued to Walter McCarley Pomeroy, 23, of Columbus, and Marian Louise Spires, 19, of Langsville. The couple plans a future ceremony.

Walter McCarley Columbus Marian Louise Spires Langsville

Legion Post To Install New Officers At Glouster

The Glouster American Legion Post 414 will install officers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall. James M Vercoe Eighth District Commander will be the installing officer. New officers include Leo Dennison commander Robert Mingus first vice commander Richard Cary second vice commander Harry Richards adjutant Cecil Watkins finance officer Charles Pettit sergeant at arms Charles Danford chaplain and Dr Lowell Burnell trustee. Refreshments follow. A four team Legion Bowling League will be formed discussed at the meeting.

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post Glouster American Legion Legion Hall James M. Vercoe Athens Leo Dennison Robert Mingus Richard Cary Harry Richards Cecil Watkins Charles Pettit Charles Danford Lowell Burnell Burnell Legion

Jesse Bryan Dies at 73 in Glouster Ohio

Jesse T. Bryan 73 of Millfield Route 1 died Sunday at 5:20 p.m. at home. He is survived by wife Cynthia, daughter Mrs. Garnet Ware of Lancaster, son Gerald Buck Bryan, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Blower Funeral Home with Rev. R. S. Lawrence. Burial West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Bryan was a retired coal miner with Drydock Coal Co and had lived in the area 54 years.

Glouster Jesse T. Bryan Millfield Cynthia Garnet Ware Lancaster Gerald Buck) Bryan Blower Funeral Home R. S. Lawrence Methodist Church West Union Street Athens Bryan Drydock Coal Co

Open House at North American Aviation in Columbus

Thousands attend open house at NAA Columbus inviting families of 18 000 employees. Tours of plant machinery exhibits jet engines from General Electric and Sabre power unit shown. Music broadcasts hourly and NAA films shown.

Middleport North American Aviation, Inc Fifth Ave Columbus Cecil Grogan General Electric Sabres United Appeal Red Cross

Birthday Celebration Honors 86th Mrs Elizabeth Kirby

Mrs Charles Mayes and daughter Virginia Mayes host a Tuesday dinner honoring Mrs Elizabeth Kirby who turns 86. Guests include Mr and Mrs Arthur Poole of Grafton West Virginia. A cake and flowers center the table as Kirby marks multiple pre natal day celebrations and church recognitions.

Middleport Charles Mayes Virginia Mayes Elizabeth Kirby Arthur Poole Grafton W. Va First Baptist Church Murray

Milton Little Jr 12th birthday party observed in Middleport

Three cakes and ice cream were served to guests at Milton Little Jr s 12th birthday party on Labor Day at the Little home on Pearl Street from 4 p m to 6 p m. Attendees included Sue Wayne Jr Hope Nancy Sidney Jane Little Ginny Lemley Sue and Sandra Clench Charles and Ed Buckner George McHaffie Sue Bailey Ruth Ann Nobles Tommy Ball Wesley Charles and Gene Wise Jerry and Janice Lee Little Lynn Little Mrs Nan Frazier and Mrs Betty Williams and Clifford Frazier. Mrs Eileen Little was in charge of party plans.

Middleport Milton Little, Jr Little Home Pearl St Sue Wayne, Jr Hope Nancy Sidney Jane Little Ginny Lemley Sandra Clench Charles Eddie Buckner George McHaffie Sue Bailey Ruth Ann Nobles Tommy Ball Wesley Gene Wise Jerry Janice Lee Little Lynn Little Nan Frazier Betty Williams Clifford Frazier Eileen Little

Birthday dinner for Marcia Lee Hill hosts in Middleport

Mr and Mrs Richard Chambers and their son Eric hosted a birthday dinner for their niece Marcia Lee Hill of Dayton. She and her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hill were weekend guests in Middleport and Pomeroy.

Middleport Richard Chambers Eric Marcia Lee Hill Dayton Robert Hill Pomeroy

Ryger hosts dinner for Sue Alice Allensworth birthday

Daniel Swisher and Mary Lou Allensworth of Ryger were hosts at a Sunday dinner honoring Sue Alice Allensworth's birthday. Guests included members of the Carl Allensworth family.

Middleport Daniel Swisher Mary Lou Allensworth Ryger Sue Alice Allensworth Carl Allensworth

Schaaf Family Guests In Middleport Visit

Dr and Mrs G C Schaaf and daughters Betsy and Barbara of Chillicothe were guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Bachner in Middleport. Sally and Jon Schaaf will accompany Sally to live with her father’s family. Sally will join Ohio University extension classes, and Jon will return after three days.

G. C. Schaaf Betsy Barbara Chillicothe Everett Bachner Coal St Sally Jon Schaaf Ohio University Jon Schaafs Middleport

Weekend Guests and Travel Notices From Glouster Area

Glouster area residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Detroit and Pontiac guests joined local families, with others visiting family in Columbus Elyria and Philadelphia. A Rolland Griffith relative and a Maplewood Cemetery burial were noted, alongside Ohio State student visits and Merchant Marines assignments.

Peterson Irwin Vows Read At Home Ceremony

Raymond A. Irwin of Glouster Route 3 and Pauline Joan Peterson of Shawnee were married by Justice of the Peace Thomas Williams Sr at his home Saturday afternoon. Attending was Mrs Gene Irwin of Barberton, sister in law of the groom. The couple will reside on Glouster Route 3.

Glouster Raymond A. Irwin Pauline Joan Peterson Shawnee

Glouster Soldier Wins Combat Infantryman Badge

Cpl. Melvin F. Whaley 21 son of Mr and Mrs Roy Whaley Glouster Route 3 awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for active ground action with the 2d Infantry Division in Korea before the cease fire. He is a squad leader in Company B 9th Regiment entered Army last October joined 2d Division this April. In civilian life he worked for Columbia Southern Chemical Corp Barberton.

Glouster Melvin F. Whaley Roy Whaley

Pvt John Dunlap Arrives in Germany for Duty

Pvt John V Dunlap son of Mrs Lois Dunlap 23 Braun Glouster recently arrived in Germany for duty with the 2d Armored Division He entered the Army in September 1952 and was last stationed at Camp Breckinridge Ky Before entering the Army he attended Ohio University

Glouster John V. Dunlap Lois Dunlap Braun Germany 2D Armored Division Dunlap Camp Breckinridge Ohio University

Club notes from Glouster and nearby lodges

Glouster FIAM Lodge 607 meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a visiting Athens lodge expected. Glouster Ladies FOE meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Eagles Hall with a program and refreshments. Members to bring a covered dish a birthday handkerchief and a bargain table item. The Trimble Methodist Church visit will be at Mrs Elma Leadinghouse residence Wednesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Grace Holmes co-hostess.

Glouster Lodge FIAM Glouster Ladies Foe Eagles Hall Athens Trimble Grace Holmes

Divorce suit filed in Meigs County Court

David Diles files for divorce from Shirley Hysell Diles in Meigs County Command Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty. The action names both spouses and initiates a court proceeding in the local jurisdiction.

Pomeroy David Diles Shirley Hysell Diles Meigs County

Rosenbaum Released From Active Duty

Pomeroy Lt. Richard Rosenbaum is released from active duty after two and a half years in the U S Army. He served the last year at Fort Meade Maryland and has returned to his parents Mr and Mrs Red Rosenbaum in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Richard Rosenbaum U. S. Army Fort Meade Red Rosenbaum

Marching Band Holds Practice for Belpre and Local Appearances

Middleport Marching Band, under Franklin Ginther in his third year, rehearses this week for shows and appearances starting Saturday in Belpre at the first football game of the season. They will perform at halftime and wear new uniforms. Next, they travel to Jackson for the Apple Festival Wednesday, then Meigs County Sesquicentennial Parade Thursday, culminating in a home game Friday against Wahama.

Middleport Belpre Jackson Meigs County Middleport-Wahama Franklin Ginther

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