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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1955

Page

9

School Chief's Mother Dies in Ohio City

POMEROY Mrs. F L Gibbs mother of Charles Gibbs superintendent of Pomeroy schools died Tuesday morning at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Survived by son Charles a daughter Winifrede of Racine two brothers Ed and Grover Salser of Racine and a grandson Gary Gibbs. Funeral services at 3 p m Friday at Racine church. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until noon Friday then at church. Burial at Letart Cemetery.

Pomeroy F. L. Gibbs Charles Gibbs Pomeroy Schools Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ewing Funeral Home Letart Cemetery

Truss Fitting Offer Promises Relief and Comfort

A local notice invites readers to visit Dale Dutton for expert truss fitting and relief services. The message emphasizes comfort and immediate relief, urging in-person consultation at the shop.

Truss Dale Dutton

Meigs Ministers Map Planned Activities for Future

The Meigs County Ministerial Association held a meeting at First Baptist Church in Middleport to discuss a new project and upcoming events. Plans included a church tent at the Meigs County Fair, a visual education kit, and displays on Christian education with Dr. Les Roush and Bishop Werner involved.

Middleport Pomeroy Library Meigs County First Baptist Church Christian Ohn Et Tye Racine Salvation Army St. John Glenna Rummel Teachers’ Institute Leslie Federated Church Kunze Pomeroy Institute Martin Kunze Dale Ratliff Claremont Hoyt Les Ter Roush Columbus Roush Meige County Haze Werner of the Ohio Conference Colurr

Local Names List in Weekend Ledger

A fragment lists individuals including Loui s Claremont Hoyt D Borden Robert Styers Fred T Gardner Capt Glenni Rummel of Middleport Leslie Kunze Richard DeMott of Pom erey John Elwood 7 Shetton in an uncertain ledger entry from the period.

Louis Claremont _ Hoyt D.borden Robert Styers Fred T. Gardner Glenni Rummel Middleport Leslie Kunze Richard DeMott Pomerey John Elwood Shetton

Middleport firemen seek funds for tanker truck upgrade

Middleport volunteers welcome contributions to outfit a bought chassis with an 18 gallon tank for use in outlying districts. Funds depleted, officials say any donation helps. The tanker will aid fire coverage where plugs are accessible.

Middleport

Jaycee-ettes To Meet at Stre Rex Jarvis Home

Meigs County Jaycee-etten will meet Thursday at the home of Stre Rex Jarvis on Mulberry Ave. Mrs Frank Jennings will be co-hostess for the evening.

Jaycee-ettes Pomeroy Meigs County Jaycee-etten Stre Rex Jarvis Mulberry Ave Frank Jennings

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Plan May Activities

Middle to Middleport Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters met at the K of P Hall last night planning a rummage sale in the first week of May and an annual temple inspection with a visit to Logan temple later in the month. Mrs Homer Kennedy resigned as outer guard and Mrs E R Tompkins was elected to succeed her. After the meeting staff and officers practiced for the inspection and a coffee hour followed with Mr William Lowe, Mrs Florence Bush and Mrs Ot participating.

Middleport Meigs Temple Logan Temple Ma Smith Homer Kennedy E.R. Tompkins William Lowe Florence Bush

Family Dinner, Birthdays, and Local Club News

Middleport residents hosted a family dinner on Grant Street with Marvin and Mrs Kelly and relatives from Wellston Columbus and Hillsdale. Debut birthday of Debbie Jo Turner noted with cake and prizes. Ohio Valley Grange to meet with Racine Grange guests. bake sale planned at Racine restaurant. Rotary and church-related visits listed, plus local junior clubs planning projects and community notices.

Middleport Marvin Kelly Grant St Mrs Curtis Kelly Mary Ann David Curtis Wellston Jack Kelly Columbus Tom Mark Kelly Carlo Wile Debbie Jo Everett Turner Gladys Hoffman Karen Miles Eileen Rumfield Steve Metheney Cecil Miles Patty Brown Sharon Janie George Mary Rumfield Janet Sue Hoff

Zerckel Rites Set Thursday At Syracuse Church

Earle M. Zerckel of Syracuse died Tuesday at Meigs General Hospital. He is survived by a brother, E R Zerckel of Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit the Ewing funeral home until noon Thursday.

Pomeroy Earle M. Zerckel Syracuse Meigs General Hospital E. R. Zerckel Cleveland Presbyterian Church Beech Grove Ewing Funeral Home

Amesville Students Stage Play and Honors

The Ames Bern senior play Her Step Husband moves from April 13 to April 15 at 8 PM in the Ames Bern auditorium. Cast includes Dian Koelher Jim Glass Paul Janson Mike Depice Patty Armstrong Shirley Potter Diane Hamilton Mary Lawrence Mary Fockler. Easter sunrise services set for 6 30 at Presbyterian Church. State scholarships awarded with winners in Algebra 9 Charles Gardner second Hubert Koeether third Wilbur Hill. Algebra 10 first Max Seifried second Dorothy Henry third Larry Armstrong. American History winner Freddie Walbrown second Paul Kasler third James Clark. World History first Kay White second Harry Wogan third Sandra Indroski. Social Studies first Olan Koelher second Patty Armstrong third Mary Fockler. Biology first Donald Hixon second Sandra Nadroski third Harry Wogan. English 9 first Anna Marie …

Amesville Ames-Ber Ames Bern Dian Koelher Jim Glass Paul Janson Mike Depice Patty Armrong Shirley Potter Diane Hamilton Mary Lawrence Mary Fockler Presbyterian Church Ames-Bern Charles Gardner Hubert Koehcher Wilbur Hill Max Seifried Dorothy” Henry Larry, Armstrong Sciene Charles “Gardner Mary Edith Starlin Hubert Koether Freddie Walbrown Paul Kasler James Clark Kay White Harry Wo Sei Strong, Sharpsburg

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