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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1955
Page
6
Middleport and Meigs County residents gather Sunday at 2 p.m. in Middleport Roadside Park for the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Club. Dozens of eggs hidden for children ages 1 to 12, with prizes and a treat for participants. Local volunteers, merchants and a safety group assist with traffic and event logistics.
Meigs Chapter 53 Disabled American Veterans meets at 7 30 p m Monday at the home on Butternut Ave to plan Memorial Day activities and the annual membership drive. Commander John C Bacon says dues may be left at local barber shops Collins Jewelry or with John Thomas Bacon at the courthouse or with B Turner. The Ladies Auxiliary also meets Monday at 7 30 p m, inviting all wartime disabled veterans to attend.
Chief Walter E. Wolfe reported two autos collided on Butternut Avenue near Lincoln Hill Road Wednesday. Albert Schattger, 36, of Rutland, slowed on the stop and pulled into the southbound auto driven by Virginia Hedrick Pomeroy, causing considerable damage.
Middleport seniors announce the cast for a comedy staged by Kristin Sergel with Barbara Scott Roger Williams and Elaine Waiburn among leads. The show, set for May 11 at the Middleport High School auditorium, features many local actors and a large crew led by director Sheila Stover and Janet Man.
Sunday Easter events fill Middleport churches from sunrise at 6 a.m. to evening baptisms, with cantatas led by Mrs Arthur Skinner and organist Mrs Chester Erwin at Church Of Christ, joined by special Bible School, youth fellowships, and sermons on the Resurrection. Pomeroy alumni plan square and round dance April 29 at the junior high auditorium.
Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs William Clark of Athens and Mr and Mrs John West of Albany. Also seen were Mr and Mrs Floyd Beverage and Coe Dearth with Randy Mace of New Marshfield, plus numerous relatives visiting Columbus and Michigan interests.
Dorothy Warner Fauna Bailey Sandra Pierce Joyce Wolfe Donna Will Alberta Snowden second sopranos Marilyn Turner Phyllis Rice Mary Rice Judy Chase a companion Miss Marilyn Turner pictured with the group. Also received a superior rating with her vocal solo He Shall Feed His Flock from the Messiah.
The Pomeroy Society elected officers for the new year at a dinner meeting led by women of the Asbury Ketnodic Church in Syracuse. Ann Sauvage was elected president, Alice Capehart recording secretary, Clara Roberts treasurer, and Oma Winebrenner missionary secretary among others. The group reported a missionary pledge of 115 dollars for the year.
Easter services at South Bethel EUB Church Silver Ridge begin with a Good Friday de velotional at the Garrett Christy home. The Sunday School at 9 30 am features songs, Easter pageants, and a program by Mrs Christy and the choir. Special numbers include Donna Jeanne Bahr Janet Christy Norma Hawk Faye Watson Kay Lila Bahr and others. An Easter egg hunt follows with prizes. Sunday night service at 8 includes a sermon by Rev W A Frost and the Lord's Supper. On April 12 the Tuppers Plains EUB Charge meets with Dr Bowman of Westerville to discuss choir dedication plans and united church matters.
Miss Bowen educator and guest speaker leads Olive Orange PTA and Grace Episcopal Church Friday program with devotional, painted rectory, and arpeggio selections. Local families host guests, including Frances Malone showing European trip, while others plan Easter weekend visits and university travel.
Hamden High School Junior Class will present the three act comedy Good Gracious Grandma next Thursday at 7 30 p m Cast includes Henry Breckenridge Earl McManus George Breckenridge Frann Eberts Mrs Len ox Luetta Gaton Helen Allen Isse Rodgers Cecile Allen Arlene Harper Clancy John Shafter Earl Gibson P Sam Jim Butsler and Delicia Viola Sorrell in the annual school play.
Local Thurman and nearby Gallipolis residents traveled to visit family and attend church events. Names include Mr and Mrs Charles Perroud, Mr and Mrs E O Welk, Gilbert Boster, Linda Kuhn, James Brewer, Howard Hubbard, Mrs Malcolm Hubbard, Robert Williams and Ivor, Harold Rowe, Miss Jean Frazier, Olin Lanier, Garnet Rowe, A W Rowe, Jerry Kuhn, Jimmy Halley, Ben Arrowood, J F Fewster, Clyde Lingamood, Kathy Ann Lingamood, Walter Lindamood, and others as they visited Columbus and Huntington in recent days. Sunday school attendance at the Methodist church stood at 103.
A petit jury will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday to hear a $25,150 damage suit arising from a 1962 Middleport motorcycle collision. Plaintiff Will B. Peppies of Columbus alleges George D. Sauer of Middleport negligently operated his car, striking Peppies riding a motorcycle on July 24, 1962, seeking compensation for damages.
Clarence McDaniel, who gave the name Clarence Daniels, received a three day jail sentence and fines totaling 137.40 for an accident at Second Ave and Garfield. Charges included failure to yield, driving while intoxicated. The incident also involved damage to a taxi driven by Charles Cook. Mayor Sidney T. Russell handed down the penalties Thursday night. Largest copper mines in the United States are in Montana.
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