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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

5

Coal Trucks Sideswipe In Rutland On E Main Street

A ton and a half coal truck owned by James Jobb and driven by Wilbur A Russell collided with a similar truck owned by Ray Duck at E Main Street in Rutland. Jobb truck cited as at fault due to faulty brakes by Patrolman Harold R Duckworth. Russell and Jobb scheduled to appear in Mayor’s court Monday night. Hydranges are described as descendants of roses.

Jobb Harold R. Duckworth Russell Mayor's Court

POMEROY Ed Condon dies after long illness at home

Ed H. Condon a prominent Pomeroy resident died at 11 30 p m at his Mulberry Avenue home after an 18 week illness He was born in Athens son of Decatur and Katherine Higgins Condon and earlier worked as a showman with Al G Fields Minstrels Later an oil man serving Cities Service Oil Co as division sales manager He directed Sunshine Minstrels and benefit productions and was active in community groups including the Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Izaak Walton League and Grace Episcopal Church Surviving are his wife a daughter Mercedes a sister Mrs Joseph J Adams Columbus three nephews and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Rogers Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery funeral Sunday at 2 p m

Pomeroy Ed H. Condon Mulberry Ave Mr. Condon Athens Decatur Katherine Higgins Condon Judiah Higgins Columbus al G. Fields Minstrels McIntyre and Heath Cities Service Oil Co Sunshine Minstrels WJDX Jackson Miss Mississippi Izaak Walton Chamber of Commerce Grace Episcopal Church The Lions Club Downtown Coaches Burnt Corkers Association Izaak Walton League Probate Court the Messenger Mercedes Joseph J. Adams Jack Rogers Robert Rogers Korea Elizabeth Rogers Ewing Funeral Home Lewis C. Berger Beech Grove

Forget-Me-Not Day Proclaimed in Pomeroy by Mayor

Disabled American Veterans announce Forget-Me-Not Day in Pomeroy with Commander Jack Thomas leading a committee to sell flowers. Volunteers include Gordon Wolfe Leonard Jewell Harold Hite Edgar Van Inwagen Kenneth Davis Owen Watson and Herman Warner. Funds stay local to aid needy disabled veterans and their dependents. Flower sale also in Middleport this Saturday.

Pomeroy Sidney A. Spencer DAV Jack Thomas Gordon Wolfe Middleport Leonard Jewell Harold Hite Edgar van Inwagen Kenneth Davis Owen Watson Herman Warner Thomas

Pomeroy Social Notes: Family Night At Federated Church

Pomeroy observes Family Night at Federated Church with pot-luck supper and a showing of Kenji Come Home by the Protestant Film Commission. The film follows a Japanese soldier returning home and church aid scenes. Committee members include Mr and Mrs Dale Smith, Philip Meinhart, Otto Lohn, John Terrell and many others from nearby towns.

Otto Lohn John Terrell

Rose Hill PTA Plans Radio Group and Elections

The Rose Hill PTA held a meeting led by president Albert Brown. Edith Fife was elected vice-president to fill the vacancy from Clarence Folmer’s death. Enrollment week is set for Sept 24 to 30 with teachers Lillian Smith and Ray Whaley hosting a quiz game.

Pomeroy Rose Hill PTA Albert Brown Meigs County Council Syracuse Edith Fife Clarence Folmer Lillian Smith Ray Whaley Allen Baill

Birthday dinner honors Ralph Biggs and Pearl Randolph

A dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Biggs observed the birthdays of Ralph Biggs and Miss Pearl Randolph. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dorsel Biggs of Youngstown and Mr and Mrs Clarence Randolph of the area.

Alfred Ralph Biggs Miss Pearl Randolph

Local social notes include returns and weekend visits

Miss Margaret Vadish returns to work after three weeks away due to injury and illness. C. E. Blakeslee couple visit Oakwood Ohio for Rev. Robert Risley fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. James Hanson returns from Chicago to see grandfather E C Heltz. Harry Huffnagle and family visit Atlantic City relatives. Marion visitors Clark and Miss Eager stay with Carrie Fulton and Alvin Smith. Bob Duckworth and Ellen Smith families visit Parkersburg. birthday for Mrs Duckworth celebrated in Bradbury. Ollie Biggs accompanies son Dorsey to Youngstown for a brief visit.

Margaret Vadish C. E. Blakeslee Oakwood Ohio Robert Risley Harry Huffnagle Atlantic City N. J Carl Engstrom St. James Clark Sandra Eager Marion Clark Carrie Fulton Alvin Smith Athens Road Bob Duckworth

Activity Staff Is Announced At Middleport High School

Middleport High announces the Activity staff for the six weekly period. Clara Taylor is editor with Carolyn Pierce associate editor and Jean Smart assistant editor. Charlene Dillard is feature editor. Dorothy Warner exchange editor. Richard Rawlings sports editor.

Middleport Carl Adkins Tom Robinson Lois Cecil Middleport High School Clara Taylor Carolyn Pierce Jean Smart Charlene Dillard Dorothy Warner Richard Rawlings James Roller Dana Walburn James Sanborn Harry Wahama

Chester Group Hosts Daughters of America Meeting

Chester group meets at Mrs. Hattie Fredrick home with ten members and a guest. Mrs. Clarice Allen leads as president and refreshments are served by Mrs. Fredrick.

Chester Daughters of America Lodge of Hattie Fredrick Clarice Allen Fredrick

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