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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1946

Page

8

Athens Presbyterial Holds 71st Annual Meeting at Pomeroy

Middleport professor Wilfred Smith of Ohio University will be guest speaker Friday afternoon when Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR meets at Mrs C M Hennessys home. Hostesses are Mrs E W Kingsland and daughter Amy Kingsland of Montgomery VA who cannot attend due to teaching duties. A luncheon at Mary Jane Coffee Show was planned but the program opens at two o clock at Mrs Hennesseys, with attendees to Mary Jane afterward for refreshments.

Middleport Wilfred Smith Ohio University Athens Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution C. M. Henness Third Ave Garfield St E. W. Kingsland Amy Kingsland Montgomery Wi. Va West Virginia School of Technology

Rev Ruether Named Delegate At Rosemabily Presbytery Meeting

The Middleport Spring Presbytery and Presbyterial of the Athens district met at First Presbyterian Church with the largest prewar attendance. Reports were heard and officers elected and installed, including President Mrs. F. J. Reed and vice president J. Bess Mutchmore. Registrants included many Athens and Logan residents and local church members.

Middleport Arhens First Presbyterian Church Aterford Logan Albany McConnelsville Vincent Athens Liule Rockland Stewart Haon Roon Bly Herry Pasured I .G. Probst Stewardshf Missionary Education Lteraty Ed Barker Ee Athens Dieport Tache Ben F. le Gary Ohio Synod Charles Tewksbury Paul ‘Holter Jimmy Buell Virginia Jo Schaaf F. J. Reed Pomeroy Bess Mutchmore Elmer Drain Marietta Paul Monks K. G. Kirkendall Gallipolis H. L. Carr Dbd QO. Davis OWL Wilt Cox Gallipoli

Coolville Social Notes

Coolville residents attended church social events and gatherings across the week. The W. 5. C. S. met at Mrs. H. H. Chapman, the Helen Macleod Service Guild met at Mrs. A. W. Brantieberry, and the L.T.L. hosted an April Fool party at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Whitlock with games and refreshments. Members and guests included many local families and visitors from Athens and Charleston. funeral attendance and family visits were noted among the week’s activities.

Coolville Methodist Church H. H. Chapman Helen Macleod WR. Clark O. G. Brandeberry Garrett Reed Homer McCoy Russell Daugherty Kay Walden Dottie Low Brandeberry Standard Bearer Society Mary Joyce Hayes Donna Cunningham Gordan Lehrmwelke Th. White L.T.L Bli W. C. Whitlock Clyde Parrish Carl Browman Athens Columbus W. E. Moore Parkersburg H. C. Parrish Alda Larson Goldie McCutcheon Donna Clarksburg

Meigs Judge Sends Three To Prison

Meigs County judge Edgar Irvin sentences three men to Ohio Penitentiary and one to Mansfield Reform for parole violations and non support. John Jiden receives 1 to 7 years, Douglas Sayre 1 to 5 years, Charles Clinton and Osborne Baker under one year on non support. Sheriff Welker to transport within five days.

Douglas Sayre Lima Strate Hospital Mansfield Reformatory Dana Peagues Ervin Ralph Welker Deput

Laurel Run Social Notes in Laurel Run LA

Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club meets with Mrs Elgernan Todd hosting new member Mrs Ted Groves. Programs include song, readings, prayer and contests with prizes to several members. Visitors listed. next meeting planned with Mrs Everett White on April 11. Local visitors and illnesses noted along with river fishing reports.

Laurel Run Elgernan Todd Friendly Neighbor Club Ted Groves America Everett White Thomas Huddy Charles Patton Donald Campbell Herman Bumegardner Ars. Elgernan Todd Clarence Patton Charles Wood Millard Patton Warren Sowers Charles Anthony Logan Imogene Eggleston Starr Edward Dugan Emmett Cagg George Levering Harold Sater Lancaster Wayne Todd Claude Brandon Mickey Logan J. A. Skivers Nora Haydenville Arthur Todd J. A. Skiver W. R. Wolfe Leroy Pierce Columbus Hubert Atkinson Paul White Dayton Hospital Emerson Paul Fredrick Stone Athens Hocking River

Portland Community Club hosts agent on plant diseases

Meigs County extension agent Charles Blakeslee spoke at the Portland Community Club on plant diseases and fielded questions. He offered to bring a specialist to future meetings, while the club noted pest hunt results and a relief collection for a member who lost everything in a fire.

Portland Harles Blakeslee Meigs County Agriculal Club Mermnent Charles McKelvey Paul Brownert McDugle Clarence Charles Sharo EL Paynter Kert Price Loval Chants

Fourth Surplus Property Investigation May Start

Washington report says Congress may launch a fourth surplus property inquiry led by a House committee focused on veterans complaints. A bill to establish such a committee cleared the House Rules Committee and could reach votes in the House this week.

Washington Congress House Hag Groavyn House Rules Committee

Middleport Social Notes and Local Activities

Middleport Literary Club met April 3 at Mrs. H E Cook’s home. Delegates were elected for the state federation convention in Cleveland May 1 and 2. Afternoon readings featured A Star Danced and Rolling Stone. A birthday party honored Milton Hood with guests and gifts. Local notices cover injuries, hospital plans, and visitors including families from Gallipolis, Columbus, and Parkersburg.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club H. E. Cook State Federation Cleveland C. P. Dutton 6G. Probst James Titus B. Hartinger Willan Bradford EL Ry Hayes Rolling Stone Milton Hood Ja Turner Amond Head Swan

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