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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1957

Page

2

Judge Lausche backs limited federal role on juvenile issues

Sen. Frank Lausche agrees with Juvenile Judge John C. Bacon that school problems and juvenile delinquency should be managed by state residents rather than the federal government. Bacon warns that new bills may be ineffective and urges local government and citizens to handle their community needs without federal intervention.

Pomeroy Frank J. Lausche John C. Bacon Judge Bacon Lister Hill Lausche Bacon Congress Department of Education and Welfare

Young Lady Shows Feminine Economy with Two Dollar Gift

A Columbus girl, niece of Mrs. Harold Sargent, proves frugal spending on a two dollar birthday gift. She buys powder, lipstick, nail polish, handkerchiefs, a suitcase and purse, while her mother bakes a cake and her sister fights measles.

Pomeroy Columbus Harold Sargent Middleport

Middleport Personals Highlights Local Distant Travel and Military News

Sally Schaaf attends a lecture by Dr. Dorothy Adkins while pursuing a master’s degree. Army and Air Force veterans return home including Bob Dudding and Leon Hovatter with Gary Hovatter on leave. Jean Smart visits from Andover Newton Theological School. Janice Lee Larson greets relatives in Columbus. Peggy Jarvis and family visit from Port Washington.

Sally Schaaf Ohio University Athens Dorothy C. Adkins Ernest Fraser Lois April N. Second Ave Mason Clinic Herbert Chambers Willis Aleshire Dayton Air Force Middleport High School Dudding Little Rock Ark Dover Del Leon Hovatter Ft. Knox Gary Hovatter Hovatters Nancy Reed Columbus Richard Chambers Robert Hill Ronald Larson Westgate Manor Larsons Janice Lee George Hobstetter Larson Marcia Lee Hill Clarence Cline Adan Fred Cline Chincoteague Glenn Jarvis Peggy Port Washington

District Church Leader is Dedication Speaker

Middleport church dedicates its first unit serving as sanctuary with Rev. Robert Styers hosting. Dr. Harvey S. Galloway of Columbus Central High District preaches the annual sermon and delivers the dedicatory message and prayer. Galloway, a Nazarene leader since 1943, heads a 35 county district with 120 churches and 10 500 members and has served on the General Board.

Middleport Middleport Church of the Nazarene Robert Styers Harvey S. Galloway Columbus Central High District Galloway Nazarene Nazarene Theological Serminary Kansas City Kas Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Ill Styers Syracuse Presbyterian Howard E. Ruppelt Church of the Nazarene Dr. Galloway Church of Christ Fred J. Gardner Bible Jerusalem Union First Baptist C. E. Hoyt Board of Deacons County Infirmary Lovejoy Circle

Meigs Jaycees Plan District Convention

Meigs County Jaycees will hold District 12 Convention at the Second Ward Fire House starting 11 a.m. Sunday with about 30 Jaycees expected from locals. State candidates plan to attend and speak for the May 19 all state election.

Pomeroy Meigs County Jaycees Second Ward Roger Morgan Gene Brown Morgan Virgil Brown Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Rock Springs Fairgrounds Don Betzing William Childs

Cancer Drive to Begin as Meigs County Names Publicity Chief

Roger Morgan named publicity chairman for the 1957 Meigs County Cancer Drive. The county Cancer Society spent 1186.67 in 1956 for hospital and doctors’ expenses for 13 patients. Drugs cost 392.96, transportation 28.90, and 38.69 for loan cabinets plus bandages supplied. Ron Springer is drive chairman. planning meeting set for Monday night.

Pomeroy Roger Morgan Meigs County The County Cancer Society Ron Springer

Tuppers Plains April Christian Endeavor Meeting Report

Thirty two members and friends attended the April Christian Endeavor meeting of the South Bethel EHUB Church at the home of Rev. Everett Branscomb. A potluck lunch followed in the parsonage basement with visitors listed from Silver Ridge and Michigan.

Tuppers Plains Christian Endeavor South Bethel Ehub Silver Ridge Everett Branscomb Dwight Spencer Gilbert and Linda Guy Spencer Michigan Junior Myers Janet Christy Otterbein College Garrett Christy Faye Watson Janet Willard Ebersbach Forest Bailey Russell Spencer Texas

Upper Flats Meeting Plans Dinner and Building Work

The Upper Flats group met at the Upper Flats Community building with President Elmer Newberry presiding. They planned an ABC dinner at Mason Parish Hall, painting the building interior, and seeding the grounds. Gerald Reod spoke on Mason County taxes and reassessment effects on taxpayers and schools. Refreshments were served by Delmer and Mrs Newberry to 10 members and five guests.

Upper Flats North Mason Ory Elmer Newberry ABC Mason Gerald Reod Mason County Delmer Newberry

Meigs County Churches Plan Easter Services

A detailed church schedule lists Meigs County congregations from United Methodist to Zion Church of Christ. It covers service times Palm Sunday Easter rituals Holy Communion Good Friday and sunrise services with pastors and locations across many towns.

Explorer Post Charter Presented to Legion

Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion hosted a ceremony at S Fourth Ave hall presenting Explorer Post 242 charter. Richard W. Vaughan named temporary leader. C F Hibbs outlined area scouting, summer trips, camp ecamporee May 10 12 and Boys State selection for June 7 16. Memorial Day Labor Day and Athens spring conference were announced.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion S. Fourth Ave Explorer Boy Scouts of America Legion Explorers Richard W. Vaughan Legionnaires C. F. Hibbs Meigs Gallia Point Pleasant Hibbs Camp Chester Port Clinton Roscoe Fife Henry Clatworthy Chester Erwin Bill Swisher Ted Chapman Athens Cincinnati

Passion Week Services Planned by Middleport Churches

Middleport churches announce Palm Sunday services and Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances. Details include church schools at 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., communion services, youth meetings, and special sermons across First Baptist, Heath Methodist, Mt. Moriah Baptist, First Presbyterian, Syracuse Presbyterian, Church of the Nazarene, Church of Christ, and local Federated and Harrisonville churches.

United Methodist Eugene Brown Zion Federated Church Ralph Zundel St Paul’s Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff Calender Palm Ing Zion Church of Christ Ronnie Eggleton Charles King Alfred Methodist R. M. Grove Dinsmore Boyles Elmwood Rest Home MYF Commission On Education Seventh-day Adventist Butternut St Dav Hall F. Cadle Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave Pomeroy Waldo J. Bartels Elmhurst Chapel Happy Harvesters Rutland Earl Slack Salvation Army Salvation Meeting Glenna Rummel Carmel Richard Young Racine Warger The Methodist Church John Elwood Floyd Workman Arlie Marks Freelana Norris Bill Orr Victor Brown Racine Oak Grove Sutton Antiquity Letart Falls Apple Grove East Letart Portland Reedsville Keno Church of Christ Forest Run Baptist W. M. Fiull BYPU Kingsbury Road R. A. Biddle Trinity Lutheran K. H. Ficklenscher Danville Little Hocking Rutland First Baptist Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Roy K. Williams NYPS Rutland Church of the Nazarene Harold Klingel Sacred Heart John Turel Great Bend Morse Styversville Long Bottom Joppa Tuppers Plains Freeland Norris Bethel Lawrence Chapel Dorcas Efub Church of God E. Main Cherry Sts N. W. Jenks Chester House of Prayer Edmond Life Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Harry Bates Middleport First Baptist Church Heath Methodist R. C. Konkright Mr. Konkright Maundy Mt. Moriah Truth Judy Gregg Westminster Youth Fellowship Judson White Dorcas Paul Smart Ralph C. Zandel Weeping King

Surprise church party follows choir practice in Middleport

A surprise party was held after a First Presbyterian Church choir rehearsal on Wednesday evening. Organist Mrs. Lillian Stieff organized the event with sandwiches and punch in the dining room and Easter favors marking seats for the senior choir. Attendees included Floyd Carmack and daughter Pat, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sauer, Lewis Sauer Jr., Mrs. Paul Haptonstall, Fanie Erlewine, Mrs. Hubert Taylor, Mrs. Gale Hysell, Lynn Buchanan, and Rev. H. E. Ruppelt.

Middleport First Presbyterian Church Lillian Stieff Floyd Carmack Pat Harold Sauer Lewis Sauer Sjr Paul Haptonstall Fanie Erlewine Hubert Taylor Gale Hysell Lynn Buchanan H. E. Ruppelt

Club MIDDLEPORT hosts Ca nasta guests and prize winners

Mrs. Robert Rawlings entertained her Ca nasta Club this week with guest Mrs. Glenn Lambert and Mrs. James Pullen. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Earl Knight and Mrs. Walter Crooks, followed by a coffee hour.

Middleport Glenn Lambert James Pullen Robert Rawlings Earl Knight Walter Crooks

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