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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1954

Page

2

Middleport Man Injured In Auto Hit On Route 7

Wil Scott an octogenarian Middleport resident and former streetcar conductor was seriously injured when struck by a car at Locust and Beech on Route 7. Driver Virgil D Brittigan Marietta was cleared of blame. Scott was taken to Meigs General Hospital by the Middleport emergency squad.

Middleport Wil Scott Meigs General Hospital Locust and Beech Scott Virgil D. Brittigan Marietta Meigs County Pioneer Society Curt Nobles Sycamore St Pete McCloud Dayton Templeton, Jr Henry Butcher Holzer Hospital McLoud

Meigs County institutes announce Rev. Hoy as speaker

The Rev. Russell Hoy known nationally as the Farmer will speak at Meigs County community institutes this fall. He will address Rock Springs on November 9 and Chester on November 10 with other dates in Hemlock Grove Salem Center and Dyesville. Additional planning sessions included county officials and representatives from Rock Springs Chester Hemlock Grove Salem Center Dyesville and Reedsville Long Bottom.

Pomeroy Russell Hoy Twe Meigs County Hoy Ohio Grence Rural Life Meigs County Pomona Grange Meigs Countyinisterial Association Canal Lewisville Rock Springs Community Institute Chester Institute Hemlock Grove Salem Center Dyesville Reedsville-Long Bottom Carl Kautz John Hartung Rock Springs Kautz Chester Rnard Paulsen Edmondson Salem Center George A. Radekin Dorothy Cowdery Reedsville Long Bottom C. F E. Blakesless Geneva H. Nolan Avanell Radekin

Exora treatment promises quick itch mite relief

Advertisement claims SMeables in highly contagious conditions are caused by itch-mite and immune to ordinary treatment. It asserts FASORA kills the itch-mite almost instantly and only three doses of EXSORA are required, available at all drug stores.

Fasora

Pomeroy Social Notes Engagement At Meadows Dinner

Announcement of Elizbeth Meadows engagement to Theodore T. Reed Jr. of Pomeroy made at a buffet dinner on Lower River Road. Attendees included Reed family members and local residents from Pomeroy Canton Middleport and Gallipolis. Elizabeth Meadows prominent in Gallipolis society. Reed is with The Farmers Bank and Savings Co. and active in civic groups. Wedding planned for November.

Pomeroy Elizabeth Theodore T. Reed, Jr Theodore Reed Sara Calderwood Reed Meadows Lower River Road Gallipolis Canton Middleport Reed Robert Shelihase Agnes Reed H. B. Kress Cedric Clark James Jobb Miss Meadows Fast Carolina College Columbia University Baylor University Pomeroy High School Ohio University Staunton Military Academy Farmers Bank and Savings Company William Reed Chamber of Commerce Masonic The Grange

Representatives to attend county PTA meeting in Harrisonville

Pomeroy representatives were named to attend the county council PTA meeting on Oct 7 in Harrisonville with Mrs. Hugh Beards in charge. Attendees include Mrs. Clifford Leiftheit, Mrs. David Cumings, Mrs. John Sargent and Mrs. Maxine Arnold. A program by Mrs. Arnold featured school news, new pupil reports by Mrs. Lillian Smith, and a safety film by Patrolman W. R Davis.

Pomeroy County Council PTA Harrisonville Hugh Beards Clifford Leifheit David Cumings John Sargent Maxine Arnold Lillian Smith Smith Homer Radford W. R Davis State Highway Patrol Edith Biffie Lelia Bailey Robert Hoover Robert Bowen Ray

Sheriff Holds Man For Theft of 83

Point Pleasant man Sam Byus, 26, was arrested on a petty larceny charge by deputies Gary Kapp and Griff Durbin after allegedly stealing $3. He is confined in the county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing.

Point Pleasant Gary Kapp Griff Durbin Sam Byus Byus

Funeral services for James Shemblin Jr at Baptist Church

The funeral for James Shemblin Jr was held Sunday at the Baptist Church with Rev. Shirley Woods officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery. The report mentions other local notices including a death, a wedding, and a bicycle giveaway.

Lois Marie Kail Athens Charles Hern Emerson Hall Ironton Erna Shoemaker Emanuel Dewees Carlton Charles Murphy Tennessee Jennie Bill Musgrave Kitts Ohio Ball Ben Franklin Middleport Chas. Hern de Musgrave Kitts Hill

Portland Methodist Charge Youth Fellowship Meeting Report

The Portland church hosted a fellowship meeting with a Bible quiz and hymn singing led by piano player Norma Kay McKelvey. Gene Wells presided at the business session which planned a fall program inviting parents, with a 6 p.m. Sunday time change and a basement recreation period followed by refreshments. Thirty six members are enrolled and Mrs. Robert McKelvey serves as adult adviser.

Pomeroy Portland Methodist Charge Youth Fellowship Norma Kay McKelvey Gene Wells Robert McKelvey

Magician's Pony Delights Crowd At Middleport Show

The famed pony of Birch the magician will headline a disappearing act at Middleport High School tonight. Children and locals have watched it, expecting a spectacle as the Middleport Volunteer Firemen sponsor the event on the village grounds.

Middleport Birch Middleport High School

Driver Arrested After Wreck Sunday in Point Pleasant

George Cc. Crump, 49, of Huntington was released on $75 bond after appearing before Justice A M Goodwin on a charge of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. Crump was arrested yesterday by Constable George Borrer following an Henderson crash with no injuries. he must appear Friday for trial.

Point Pleasant George Cc. Crump Huntington Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Crump Yesterdy George Borrer Henderson Justice Goodwin

Farewell Party For Air Force Bound Friends At Millfield

Mr. and Mrs. Harland Webster hosted a farewell gathering at Millfield Route 1 for Joe Keirns and Glen Rutter joining the Air Force. Guests enjoyed sandwiches ice cream cake and cider. Also noted are recent visits from Athens Chesterhill Zanesville and Pittsburgh residents with Mrs Mabel Shaner and Mrs. Ella Jane Kulas among hosts.

Millfield Harland Webster Joe Keirns Glen Rutter Air Force Clyde Rutter Judy Donna Larry Charles Janet Thelma Rutter Eldon Ball Clyde Reba Esta Keirns Howard Brookins Athens Olive Brookins Helen Howard Richard Dunkle Clifford Dunkle Dayton George Smith Chesterhill Arthur Triplett Joe Jones Zanesville Ed Snyder Jones Triplett Vincent Anderson Pittsburgh Anderson Mabel Shaner Ella Jane Kulas Mary Ellen McCormick John

Driver who gave list to four escapees identified

Hollace Whitt a Gallipolis construction worker told Sheriff Roberts and deputies Kapp and Durbin he picked up four hitchhikers near Jackson Ohio and drove them to Chillicothe where he discharged them He said one escapee Glenn William Herrell 22 of Fostoria turned himself in and was identified Whitt added two of the men planned to go to Columbus and one to Cincinnati three prisoners remain at large.

Point Pleasant Mason County Gallipolis Hollace Whitt George A. Roberts Gary Kapp Griff Durbin Jackson Ohio Chillicothe Whitt Dayton Glenn William Herrell Fostoria Tiffin Columbus Cincinnati

Middleport Garden Clubs Earn District Awards

Representatives from Middleport Garden Club and The Amateur Gardeners Club attended the District 11 fall meeting of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs in Logan. Mrs Garen Stansby and J Richard Kings received awards for 1953 54. James Jackson presented first place for the flower show to both clubs, with Middleport and Amateurs earning second and third, respectively.

Middleport Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Logan Garen Stansby Middleport Garden Club J. Richard Kings Amateur Gardeners Club Ben Philson Mra James Jackson Southeast

Garden Club and Amateur Gardeners Gather Tonight

Middleport executive boards of the Garden Club and Amateur Gardeners Club meet at Mrs. Garen Stansbury’s home. They will discuss plans for the fall flower show co sponsored by both clubs.

Middleport Middleport Garden Club Amateur Gardeners Club Garen Stansbury

Dorcas Circle Meeting Planned at Mrs Wise Home

The Dorcas Circle of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. H. Wise Jr on South First Ave. Mrs. Lawrence Bing will assist as hostess.

Middleport Dorcas B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society C. H. Wise, Jr South First Ave Lawrence Bing

Frenchs Mark 58th Wedding Anniversary at Hospital

Fifty eighth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Edward French observed Friday at Holzer Hospital where Mr French is recovering after major surgery. Mrs French brought a special bouquet during her daily visit. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clyde French of Jackson and Mr and Mrs Earl French of Athens.

Middleport Edward French Holzer Hospital

Delta Kappa Gamma installs new Alpha Omicron officers

Alpha Omicron Chapter installs Nellie Vale as president and Gwen dolyn Davis as first vice president at a Saturday meeting hosted by Miss Susan Park after a luncheon at Martin Restaurant. Officers include Juanita Davis second vice president Geneva Joachim recording secretary Mary Richards corresponding secretary Mary Virginia Reibel treasurer and Bernice Bowen parliamentarian. Regional meetings announced for Toledo Kenton Cincinnati and Columbus with Columbus gathering Oct. 9 and Jackson Oct. 22 for the chapter’s next event. A report on Lois Cecil’s care as an invalid member was presented with refreshments served by Miss Park and her sister Mary Park.

Middleport Alpha Omicron Delta Kappa Gamma Susan Park Third Ave Martin Nellie Vale Gwendolyn Davis Juanita Davis Geneva Joachim Mary Richards Mary Virginia Reibel Bernice Bowen Toledo Kenton Cincinnati Columbus Lois Cecil Miss Park Miss Mary Park Jackson

Meeting Place Change for Missionary Society

Middleport residents note the Samantha Bradford Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Guy Reynolds home Tuesday evening replacing the Mrs. Edward French venue. An auction of homemade articles will follow the meeting.

Middleport Samantha Bradford

Jolly Bunch Club Hails Bean Jar Winner At Home

Mrs Doyle Miller correctly guesses 465.5 beans in a jar at Mrs Kenneth Byer’s home for the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club meeting. Second place goes to Mrs Herman Bailey. co hostesses serve ice cream cake coffee and mints to ten members and two guests Elaine and Joyce Davis. Next gathering set for Mrs Perry Mitch with Mrs Will Reynolds.

Middleport Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Kenneth Byer Doyle Miller Herman Bailey E. L. Hughes Elaine Joyce Davis Perry Mitch Will Reynolds

Surgery Slated for Mrs Canaday at University Hospital

Mrs. Gannar A Canaday is scheduled to undergo major surgery at University Hospital in Columbus. She is accompanied by Mr. Canaday who will remain with her during a confinement expected to last about ten days. En route to Columbus they visited their daughter Anne, a student at Ohio University in Athens.

Pomeroy University Hospital Columbus Gannar A. Canaday Canaday Canadans Athens Anne Ohio University

Pacific Ocean Rougher Than Atlantic

A brief note states the Pacific Ocean is rougher than the Atlantic. No additional details on location time or measurement are provided.

Pacific Ocean Atlantic

Rock Springs Grange to Decorate Float for Meigs County Parade

Members of the Rock Springs Grange will meet at Homer Radford's home this evening to decorate their float for the Second Annual Meigs County Broiler Festival parade set for Thursday at 1 p.m. Mra. Gladys Morgan led a meeting where 11 candidates received first and second degrees. Third and fourth degrees are planned for Thursday evening October 14. Homer Rice announced Betty Leonard as youth chairman and Hazel Humphrey, Lucille Witheil, and Mae Grueser on the home economics committee. Booster night is Thursday October 7, open to the public, and the home economics committee served the quarterly birthday supper.

Betty Leonard The Grange Peed Hazel Humphrey Lucille Witheil Mae Grueser Home Economics

Pomeroy Man Named Ninth District Commander of DAV

Benjamin F. Turner of Pomeroy has been named Ninth District Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He will lead Gallipolis Portsmouth Chillicothe Athens Jackson Ironton Pomeroy Waverly and McArthur chapters and has long served as local chapter organizer and leader. Turner has been senior vice commander and on the state executive committee and now serves as chapter service officer aiding wartime disabled veterans with VA claims in Cincinnati.

Pomeroy Benjamin F. Turner Condor St Edward L. Knight Ohio Veterans Administration Office Cincinnati

Pleasant social notes list Legion Auxiliary meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at the Legion home with Mrs. Freda Fruth presiding. WSCS Circles of Trinity Methodist Church plan Tuesday meetings in specified homes and church social room, including Lydia, Marian, Martha, Mary, Rebecca, Pricilla, Esther, and Dorcas Circles hosted by named members at various addresses.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Freda Fruth WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Lydia Marian Martha Eunice B. Beller 22Nd St Lena Carr Viand St Mary Rebecca Circle A. C. Young Pricilla E. H. Stevens Park Drive Austin Johnson Esther D. L. Cottrill Kanawha St Dorcas

Daughters of America group plans rummage sale

The Tue-Edie-Wet Council No. 3 met Thursday evening with Mrs. Carrie Forshee leading the session. Members named include Elizabeth Thomas Vivian Long Minnie Rainey Emma Morrow. A rummage sale and a covered dish dinner for next Thursday were discussed with Nellie Bennett Carrie Greer Lorena Shifter Mae Atkins Urania Smith Lottie Roach Mabel McConihay Rita Morrison in attendance.

Rebekah Lodge To Meet This Tuesday Evening

The Orpha Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening at the lodge. Members are advised to attend and participate in the planned agenda.

Rebekah Lodge Orpha Rebekah Lodge

Pt Pleasant Personal Notes Reflect Weekend Visits

Mrs Anna Crow of Viand Street spends a few days at Hundred. Mr and Mrs Bobby Joe Chapman of Huntington spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Mervin Chapman on English Road. Mrs P K Bradshaw and other relatives are mentioned.

Anna Crow Viand St Hundred Bobby Joe Chapman Huntington Mervin Chapman English Road P. K. Bradshaw

Clean Washington DC Relies Mainly on Coal for Heat

Washington DC rates among the cleanest cities yet its heating is powered chiefly by coal, highlighting a tension between urban cleanliness and fuel choice.

Washington D. C United States

Mail Carrier Harvey Morgan Plans 45 Year Career Retirement

Harvey Morgan 65 of Leon announces retirement Oct 1 after 45 years as a mail carrier. Born July 9 1889 at 10 mile Creek, he began in 1909 as a substitute and served on Route 1 then Route 2. He and wife Cora, married 43 years, have four sons and a brother James living in multiple towns in the region.

Point Pleasant Harvey Morgan Leon Morgan Whn 10 Mile Creek Mason County Route 1 Lyon Route 2 Cora James Dunbar Otho Rochester Eugene Durance Diamond

Promotions Are Made at First Baptist Sunday School

Two hundred boys and girls filled the First Baptist Church auditorium for Promotion Day opening Christian Education Week. Mrs. Paul Smart led the event with class advances and teacher certificates. a dramatization Her Class was performed and Bibles were given to the junior high group.

Middleport Ey Eer First Baptist Church Paul Smart John Kauff Beulah White Freddie Houdash

Letart Falls Woman Dies at 73 in Letart Falls

Mrs Verrice Mc Clintock, 73, died Saturday night at her home in Letart Falls. Survived by daughter Mrs Guy Neigler of Racine, three sons George McClintock Point Pleasant Robert McClintock Toledo Otis McClintock Racine, brother Otis Sayre Monrovia Calif., seven grandchildren and two great grand children. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p m at residence with burial in Letart Cemetery.

Pomeroy Verrice McClintock Leaart Falls Guy Neigler Racine George McClintock Point Pleasant Robert McClintock Toledo Otis McClintock Otis Sayre Monrovia Calif Letart Falls Letart Cemetery

Ted Reed to Speak on Broiler Industry

Ted Reed Jr of Pomeroy will speak on WLW Cincinnati Tuesday at 12 15 p m on Everybody's Farm Hour Financing the Broiler Operation The 15 minute talk will cover liberal financing operation sizing expansion or contraction and deal guarantee contracts Reed left Cincinnati this afternoon

Pomeroy WLW Cincinnati Ted Reed, Jr Reed Everybody's Farm Broiler

Wolfe announces birth of daughter Sandra Leyn

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolfe of near Racine announce the birth of a daughter, Sandra Leyn, on Wednesday September 15 at the Schaekel Clinic in Mason. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolfe, Mrs. George Justice of near Racine, and Mrs. Cassie Weaver of Syracuse.

Racine Jack Wolfe Near Sandra Leyn Schaekel Clinic Mason Robert Wolfe George Justice Cassie Weaver Syracuse

Variable Star Aigo Dims and Brightens At Fixed Intervals

The star Aigo exhibits periodic luminosity changes alternating between dimmer and brighter states. Observers note consistent intervals between transitions, suggesting an intrinsic pulsation or binary interaction pattern affecting its brightness over time.

Seven Steers Break Loose In Point Pleasant Chase

In Point Pleasant seven steers escaped from a cattle truck and roamed the streets in a wild late evening. One ducked into a fire station, others roamed Main Street and Henderson, with a steer finally cornered on Shadle Bridge. Police captured the last steer Sunday morning after hours of pursuit. The animals had come from Point Pleasant stockyards and were bound for Huntington.

Point Pleasant Viand St Main St Shadle Bridge Henderson Huntington

Memorial Day Flower Sale Gladdens DAV Meigs Chapter

John C. Bacon commander of the Meigs Chapter DAV says the annual forget me not sale, held Saturday, was most gratifying. He thanks business and professional supporters, volunteers, and buyers for contributing time and money to the fundraiser.

Pomeroy John C. Bacon Meigs DAV Bacon

Martha C Parsons Dies at 80 in Portland

Mrs. Martha C Parsons 80 died Saturday night at her son Hyatt Parsons home in Portland. She leaves four sons D S Parsons Athens Otmer Ak ron Hyatt Portland and Kester Columbus. Husband Roscoe and son Howard preceded her in death. She was a Portland Methodist and Great Bend Grange member. Funeral Tuesday 11 a m at Great Bend Methodist Church. Burial in family cemetery at Great Bend.

Pomeroy Martha C. Parsons Hyatt Portland Portland Methodist Church Parsons D. S. Parsons Athens Otmer Akron Kester Columbus Roscoe Howard Great Bend Hyatt Parsons

Two Fined By Mayor in City Court

Mayor E F Robinson fines Frank Cicero 30 Chester Route 2 five dollars and costs for intoxication. Mahlon Eblin 65 Pomeroy pays five dollars and costs on intoxication charges. Howard R Schoenbaum posts fifteen dollars bond for speeding. Paul E Reed posts five dollars bond for running a traffic light. Patrolmen Strauss Wer Vaughan filed the charges.

Pomeroy E. F., Robinson Frank Cicero Chester Route 2 E J. Strauss Mahlon Eblin Charles Wer Howard R. Schoenbaum Paul E. Reed Byrne Vaughan

Ohio History 102 Extension Course Scheduled

Ohio History 102 has been chosen for a three hour extension class to be offered this year at Pomeroy High School through the Ohio University extension class program. Residents may meet at 6 30 p m Thursday at Pomeroy Senior High School to learn more.

Pomeroy Ohio Pomeroy High School Ohio University Pomeroy Senior High School

Illness of Herbert Edwards at Holzer Hospital

Relatives report Herbert Edwards, son of the late Phil and Mary Edwards, is seriously ill at Holzer Hospital after a coronary thrombosis. He resides in Gallipolis and has relatives in Columbus and Corning who were summoned to the bedside.

Middleport Herbert Edwards Holzer Hospital Phil Edwards Gallipolis Virgil Edwards Columbus Donley Edwards Corning

Joseph Miller Dies at 82 in Point Pleasant

Joseph Peter Miller 82 of 515 Main StPoint Pleasant died unexpectedly at home Sunday after a short illness He was born in Pennsylvania and worked as a contract oil well driller and at Point Pleasant Auto Parts Store Survivors include wife Frances and brother Harry Miller Butler PA Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Crow Funeral Home

Point Pleasant Joseph Peter Miller Main St Mr. Miller Pennsylvania Frances Harry Miller Butler Crow Funeral Home

Moone's Emerald Oil Offers Quick Skin Relief

A pharmacist dispenses a clean stainless penetrating oil at low cost to ease itchy skin conditions. Moone's Emerald Oil promises fast soothing relief with money back satisfaction and is carried by all drug stores.

Moone Adv

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