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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

7

Four Lane Highway Tops Propose a Meigs Projects

A Pomeroy meeting on April 22 will discuss promoting a four lane highway from Huntington through Chesapeake Waterloo Oak Hill Jackson Wellston McArthur Logan to Mansfield. The Southeastern Ohio Regional Council plans Route 33 upgrades through Hocking Athens Meigs for a grade A-1 highway as part of a four point regional program.

Pomeroy Huntington Chesapeake Waterloo Oak Hill Jackson Wellston McArthur Logan Mansfield Southeastern

4-H Club Activities in Tuppers Plains and Racine

The Faithful Workers meet at Olive-Orange High School March 27 with five members and one visitor. Busy Bakers meet March 8 at the high school with 11 members. Jolly Neighbors 4-H Club of Racine elect officers led by Mary Allen as president and appoints recreation and decoration committees for fair booths.

Tuppers Plains Jolly Neighbors Racine Harriet Neigler Mary Allen Beulah West Mary Bradford Gladys Roush Phyllis Roush Ruth Bradford Phyllis Stobart June Buckley

Harris Family Visits Then Attends Funeral

Mr and Mrs Gordon Harris and sons Nicky and Jimmy returned to Columbus Tuesday after visiting relatives from Sunday. They attended funeral services Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Harris's grandfather Nicholas Hennesy.

Middleport Gordon Harris Nicky Jimmy Columbus C. M. Hennesy Robert Harris Harris Nicholas Hennesy

Palm Sunday Enrolls 27 into United Methodist Church

Twenty seven persons were accepted into membership of the United Methodist Church on Palm Sunday and Easter, marking a spiritual milestone for the congregation.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church

Music Club Holds Meeting in Middleport Discusses Year Ahead

The Women's Music Club met at Mrs. Paul Smart's home in Middleport to set activities for the year. New members were voted in, and a program hour featured Miss Virginia Mayes presiding. Junior Musicians program is set for April 29 at the high school auditorium.

Middleport Paul Smart Virginia Mayes Homer E. Grant A R. Hecox Marcelline Buell Louis Cecil Raymond Church of Christ Swackhammer Smart Phyllis Smart C. P. Bradbury Arthur Stuart

Reedsville Man Waives Examination in B and E Case

William A. Barton of Reedsville waived examination in JP P. L. Peoples court on a breaking and entering charge. He was bound over to the grand jury, with a $500 bond, and released.

Pomeroy William A. Barton Reedsville P. L. Peoples Justice of the Peace Barton

Dance Planned Friday Evening in Pomeroy

The Varsity Club of Pomeroy High School will sponsor a dance Friday at the Junior High from 8 p.m. to midnight. Kenny Sauer's Orchestra of Middleport will provide music for the event open to the public with intermission entertainment.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Kenny Sauer Orchestra Middleport

Easter visitors visit Blackwood home in Columbus and Harrisonville

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jewell of Columbus spent Easter with Col umbus born Mr. and Mrs. John Blackwood. Sunday afternoon visitors at the Blackwood home were Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Blackwood of Harrisonville and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jewell of Columbus.

Harrisonville Cecil Jewell Columbus John Blackwood Blackwood R. S. Blackwood Earl Jewell

POMEROY RAM Chapter Meets With Attendees

POMEROY Chapter 80 RAM met at dinner Monday with 60 attendees and five chapters represented. Clarence Hamm H.P. led the meeting with discussions by Jackson Athens Marietta lodge representatives and one from a city in Colorado.

Pomeroy RAM Clarence Hamm H.P Jackson Athens Marietta Colorado

Courthouse Offices Closed During Funeral Services

Courthouse offices will close from 2 to 3 pm on Friday for the funeral of Lee Archer former treasurer. The service will be held at the courthouse and officials will observe the moment of silence.

Pomeroy Lee Archer

OES to Meet Racine in Special Monday Session

Racine Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a Monday evening meeting with a special program honoring past matrons and past patrons. Local members are invited to attend as part of the ceremonial observance.

OES Racine

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Easter Events

The Middleport Literary Club year book lists a guest speaker Marcus Roush formerly of Rutland Public Schools who spoke on George Rogers Clark to about 30 attendees at Mrs M L French home. Easter themes appear in gatherings across families including the French and Barsotti households with visits from relatives in Columbus Marion and Detroit.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Marcus Roush Rutland Public Schools M. L. French Roush George Rodgers Clark Northwest Territory Rue Tuckerman Harrisonville Vance Stewart Logan Ralston Vale Sandra and Shirley Cleveland Kermit Wiseman William E. Mumford Columbus Pearl van Cooney Hazel van Cooney Jane Owen Karl Owen Ward Teddar Florence Clark Marion Ind Richard Clark Detroit Clarence Clark Enzo Barsotti Memphis Tenn Carl Barsotti Daisie Saunders Lewis Saunders Paul Mourning McMillen Hospital William Raines Poca W. Va C. E. Shepard Church of Christ Shepard Velma Parks Alton, Ill Lawrence Bain Grayson, Ky Paul French S. Second Ave Sephen Cope Michael Stephen Russell Keith Battle Creek Mich John Kincaid Ithamer Neal Pauley Ann Kincaid Chicago Col William Keith Kincaid Bill Tom Roy Will

Mount Vernon Couple Hosts Emmett Hull Guests

Mr and Mrs Emmett Hull of Mount Vernon welcomed visitors during a social visit described in local society notes. The report highlights hospitality and community connections for the Hulls and their guests.

Emmett Hull Mount Vernon

Dress Rehearsal For Operetta Slated

Dress rehearsal for Waltz Time the operetta by Middleport High School students directed by Miss Lois Cecil will be followed by a matinee for school children this afternoon. Evening performance set for 8 o clock with the school orchestra led by Raymond Maxwell providing musical background.

Middleport Middleport High School Lois Cecil Raymond Maxwell

Easter Guests Visit Local Families Across the Area

Easter visitors filling homes include Mr. and Mrs. Warner French with Skippy of Leipsic and Kenneth McElshinny with Rus sell of Dresden. John Beeson of Ohio State University joins his parents for vacation. Other gatherings feature the Robins ons of Charleston and the Lama family in Easter week with EF Jones of Columbus.

Neal Warner French Skippy Leipsic Kenneth McElshinny Russell Dresden John Beeson Ohio State University Leo Beeson John Robinson Charleston E. R. Lama Harry Hoagland Edith Saverage EF. E. Jones Columbus Laurelville Robert Sharp Paul Haptonstall Wayne Sharps Thomas Anthony Lancaster Willis Anthony

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