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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
9
The Church of Christ in Middleport undergoes redecorating with painting papering and new carpeting nearing completion. The choir directed by Mr. Arthur Skinner will provide music for a sunrise service and other services during Easter day led by minister C. F. Shepard.
Deputy registrar Aaron Kétton reported that 3784 license plates had been issued by March 31, with 974 sold on the final day before the deadline. The figures cover ITH sets of plates sold through the period.
Middleport garden clubs chairmen Mrs. John Duerr and Mrs. Howard K. Ewing have completed plans for the third annual Spring Flower Show to be held April 23-24 at the R. J. Rawlings Garage. Open to club members only, entries may use florist flowers and pens five sections including small arrangements and urn displays. The Huntington Women’s Club hosts a separate show April 9-18 with numerous themed classes and non-competitive exhibit open to the public.
The Rocksprings Youth Fellowship sponsors a box supper at Rock Springs Grange Hall Friday at 7 30 p m. Ladies provide the box suppers and men are to buy them.
POMEROY Twilight Garden Club will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs Eddie Smith. Members plan agenda and potential project discussions.
Virgil V. Brown clerk of courts was feted on his 29th birthday Tuesday in a small town gathering. Friends and colleagues joined in the celebration at the courthouse office where warm wishes and cake marked the occasion.
Margaret Lundy a 21 year old of Vinton was arrested by the state highway patrol on a charge of not having a driver’s license. She was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor G V Quickle of Vinton who suspended the costs.
The Pomeroy Theodorus Council Daughters of America met at the lodge hall. Initiation ceremonies for Amber Warner and Grace Warner were conducted by Captain Erna Jesse and her staff in white formals. Several members were ill, and Katie Baker was hospitalized but at home now. Visitors came from Kyger Chester Guiding Star Middleport and Parkersburg Councils. National Rep Freda Duffy attended with other officers. Gifts were given to Wickham Durst Duffy Worley and Hawkins. Next rally is planned for Gallipolis on April 29.
The Happy Harvesters from Federated Church gathered in church social rooms Friday evening with devotions on the Easter Story led by Mabel Wolfe and Ethel Canterbury. Quiz games were organized by Addie Grueser and Edna Reibel with hostesses Abbie Durst Eva Hendrix Norma Wilson and Ethel Canterbury assisting.
The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a demonstration at the Ohio Power Co on Wednesday at 8 30 p m Mrs William Warner will be in charge.
Mr and Mrs George McQuigg of Lincoln Hill returned from Mansfield after visiting their son Bill. William Peeples of Columbus, attending Ohio University, spent Sunday with his grandparents Otto Lohn Sr and Beeble Apartments. Miss Virginia Durst visited relatives in Marion and returned home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs George Werner of Washington visit her parents Howard Russell. Edward Smith formerly chemist for Hexagon Chemical Co left.
Gallipolis residents Stanley Jones aged 19 and Phyllis Wise aged 19 were issued a marriage license in probate court. The preliminary action clears the way for their wedding, with court records noting both parties are of legal age for matrimony.
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