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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1956

Page

8

Two Boys Captured After Huntington Car Chase

Gallipolis and Huntington police chase ends with two youths fleeing from Meigs County in two stolen cars. Officials say the pair were found after wrecks near Racine and Meigs County line, later picked up by juvenile authorities as West Virginia plates were recovered. Union Thanksgiving services noted at Middleport First Baptist with evangelist Heath.

Qathens Messenger Union Thanksgiving Gallipolis Huntington Huntington =s Racine Huntington Ord Middleport Main Vine Reeder Exch Ghent James W.ley Barboursville Blankenship Gallipo- Middleport West Virgini Meigs Younty West Virginia State Highway Patrol Aiiddleport Mel Martin Dibble First Baptist Church Heath Methodist Church Hell Indleport Ministerial Association R. C. Konkright Fred I. Gard Increase Middlepost Devo- Church of Christ Frank Ca Tanzara

Drivers Get Bird at Middleport Traffic Study

Middleport High School drivers education class of about 15 students observed traffic lights and signs at key points including the Pome roy Bridge approach. They reported few violations and signaled protests when motorists did not comply, prompting initial police inquiries.

Middle Port Middleport High School John Parsons Pomeroy Bridge

Middleport Personal Notes Reflect Local Ties and Health News

Fred Snitlet visited Point Pleasant yesterday and today, calling on the late Mrs. Marcus Shiflet’s home for funeral services conducted today. Meigs County Commissioner H. W. Craig, ill, has been returned to Meigs General Hospital with no visitors allowed. The Hawkinses hosted their son-in-law and dancer Franklin Ginther and daughter Vicki, who joined them after band camp. Ginther directs at Upper Arlington High School. Former Midlport resident and undertaker Marvin DeMaine, now in Bryn Athyn, Pa., with wife Julia Boggess, was seen in town at the LaSalle Hotel, driven by his son Dr. Philip De Maine of Akron. Illness rumors include T. H. Davis, Sr. of N. Third Ave, and A. A. Dillard of Gravel Hill. Mrs. Leonard Gowidasky and daughter Jeanette Marie returned from Holzer Hospital after the birth of their baby on Sept. 9. Dr. Clyde Ingles and son John visited the area, tending the ailing Clyde Ingles, Sr., who suffered broken ribs. she has since returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mills and daughter Robin left for Florida, stopping via Washington.

Fred Snitlet Point Pleasant Marcus Shiflet Meigs County H. W. Craig Meigs General Hospital State University Hawkinses Franklin Ginther Columbus Vicki Ginthers Ginther Upper Arlington High School Marvin DeMaine Midleport LaSalle Hotel Philip DeMaine Akron Mr. DeMaine Bryn Athyn Julia Boggess T. H. Davis Third Ave A. A. Dillard Gravel Leonard Gowidasky Jeanette Marie Holzer Hospital Clyde Ingles John Gallipolis Robert Mills Aughter Robin Florida Washington

Parking meter receipts total $248.95 in Pomeroy

Patrolman John McKenzie reported that the past week's parking meter receipts in Pomeroy totaled $248.95.

Pomeroy John McKenzie

Rutland High Names Class and Band Officers for New Year

Rutland High School has announced officers for each class and the school band. Senior officers include president Jack Denison and vice president Robert Rife with secretary Nancy Sisson and treasurer Joyce Wolfe. Junior leaders are president Naomi Carroll, secretary Judy Morris, treasurer Judy Chase, with Sophomore and Freshman posts listed among the class officers and band librarians.

Rutland High School Jack Denison Robert Rife Nancy Sisson Joyce Wolfe Naomi Carroll Judy Morris Judy Chase Elaine _ Steele Darrell Dugan Thelma Shaffer Pauline Gibson

Meigs County Girl Wins Sears Scholarship

Ruth Anne Carson of Long Bottom daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Carson won a Sears Roebuck scholarship. Valedictorian of Racine High School she will attend Ohio State University College of Agriculture School of Home Economics.

Long Bottom Ruth Anne Carson M Herman Carson Sears, Roebuck & Co

DAV Flower Sale Saturday by Meigs DAV Chapter

Meigs County volunteers will sell Forget-Me-Not themed flowers Saturday for the Disabled American Veterans Meigs Chapter 53 drive. Owen Watson says proceeds fund rehabilitation services and emergency relief for disabled veterans. organizers expect record contributions and broad county support.

Pomeroy Meigs Chapter Owen Watson Meigs County

Band To Take Part In Festival Parade

The Middleport Marching Band will travel to Jackson tonight to participate in the annual festival parade following years of the same tradition. The band aims to represent the town with a standout performance and boost local spirit.

Aiddleport Middleport Tackson

Racine High Band Booster Meeting Scheduled

Band boosters of Racine High will gather at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Ra end room. Mrs Rh ee, band director, said the meeting will cover program plans and upcoming events.

Pomeroy Racine High Raend Rhee

Buck Run Buck Run Reunion At Edgewater Park Ohio

Mrs Emma Meyer and Mr and Mrs Clarence Brooks attended the Springer reunion at Edgewater Park near Celina Ohio. More than 100 attended. Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz visited Ralph Flowers and were Logan visitors recently. Don Bowers and Russell from Grand Rapids Michigan toured Ohio visiting brothers Dale Carl Ralph and Ster. Dinner hosted by Dave Woltz near Pleasant Hill Church. Harold Woltz of Lancaster visited to hunt squirrel. Effie Woltz.

Buck Run Emma Meyer Clarence Brooks Edgewater Park Celina Ohio Dave Woltz Ralph Flowers Logan Don Bowers Russell Grand Rapid Mich Pleasant Hill Church Harold Woltz Lancaster Mrs. Woltz Effie Woltz

Song Composer Al Hofian Among Notable Titles

Al Hofian, a prolific songwriter, produced hits including Hot Diggity Boo and Chi Chi Babba. The composer collaborated on several tunes that became popular classics in his era.

al Hofian

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