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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1952

Page

3

Debate on Ohio constitutional convention to draw 120 groups

Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts a Wednesday night meeting in the Meigs courtroom at 8 p.m. to discuss the proposed constitution convention with about 120 organizations. D. R. Stanfield of the Ohio Farm Bureau and Rep George Meinhart will present and oppose points, with Meigs County’s stance stressing non political welfare implications and a three million dollar cost.

Pomeroy D. R. Stanfield Ohio Farm Bureau Meigs County Ohio Meigs County Farm Bureau Stanfield Meigs John Heiskell Farm Bureau Ohio Citizens’ Commission For Public Schools

Pomeroy Grange Holds Meeting Elects Officers and Plans Demo

The Rocksprings Grange met at the Grange Hall with Raymond Cole presiding. Helen Blackstone resigned as lady assistant steward. Louise Bartels elected for rest of year. A community service committee was named. A Freezing Food demonstration is planned at the Ohio Power Co office. Lunch will be served for the Hereford sale at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds. A program featured readings and songs on Ohio themes. Easter egg supper and juvenile guest table were noted with festive decorations.

The Grange Rocksprings Fairgrounds Mae Grueser Lottie Leonard Buena Grueser Ohio Hattie Bolin Sally Bartles Carl Bilikam Katie Eastman Louise Bartels Nora Ball Hazel Humphrey Dick Finlan the Grange Raymond Cole Frances Falmer

Open installation held by Mary Shrine No. 37

About 140 people from Gallipolis Athens Chillicothe Marietta Parkersburg and Pittsburgh attended the open installation of Mary Shrine No. 37 in the IOOF Hall. Jennett Roberts led as high priestess with Bernice Winn as herald and multiple officers installed along with vocal renditions and presentations of life memberships.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Athens Chillicothe Marietta Parkersburg Pittsburgh Mary Shrine No. 37 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Jennett Roberts Bernice Winn Herald Edith Hutsinpiller Elsie Smith Pearl Bunce Lillian Stieff Hilah Lutz Odella Mack Anna Stevers Florence Buffington Everett Colwell Florence McGuffin Helen Chase Bessie Musgrave Martha Wood Thena Glassburn Marguerite Carter Virginia Hindy Maxine Wingett Gladys May Ruth Mack Pauline Atkins Grace Colwell Mazel Bennett Marie Hawkins Goldin Ward Doa Hayes Helen Terry Mabel Goeglein Ruth Batey May Rhoades Elsie V. B. Rogers Pauline Gallaher Ruby M. Halliday Kings Guards John Roberts Homer Carleton Stewart Hawkins Charles Hensley Racine Norman Foss Point Pleasant Theo Smith IOOF Mary

Chester Garden Club Elects Officers and Hosts Meeting

The Chester Garden Club met at Mrs. Howard Knight's home with 20 members and one guest Miss Lucille Smith. Officers elected: Pearl Koblentz president, Donald Mora vice president, C N Jones secretary, Max Harrah treasurer. Ribbons awarded for flower arrangements, Iris report given, social games and refreshments served. Next meeting May 7 at Mrs. Clarence Neutzling's home.

Clarence Neutzling

To Sail for England Pomeroy Mrs Joyce Mills Departs

Mrs Joyce Mills formerly Joyce Fischer departs for New York City to sail April 18 to Plymouth England. She will stay in London overnight then fly to Frankfurt to join her husband Pfe Robert Mills who is stationed with the Army. She plans visits to Miss Helen Bauman and relatives near Frankfurt.

Pomeroy Joyce Mills Joyce Fischer New York City Plymouth England

Pomeroy Personal Notes From Area Weekend Visits

Pomeroy society items list weekend guests and visits. Mr and Mrs R A Thompson of Pittsburgh stayed with Mrs C E Nease. Servicemen spending Easter with families included William Neutzling Joseph Struble Jack Kennedy Jarry Ward and Nathan Hysell. Mr and Mrs A R Knight visited in Bellington West Virginia for the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs E L Knight. Seminarian Donald Horak arrived for a week with his parents and to return to St John Vinee Seminary. Mrs Robert Hegnauer and son David visited from Canton Ohio for services at Federated Church.

R. A. Thompson Pittsburgh C. E. Nease William Neutzling Joseph Struble Jack Kennedy Jarry Ward Nathan Hysell A. R. Knight Bellington W.va E. L. Knight Mr. Knight Donald Horak George Horak St. John Vinney Seminary Bloomingdale Ohio Robert Hegnauer David Canton Federated Church

Meigs County 4 H Clubs Elect Offiers and Plan Meetings

Meigs County 4 H clubs held meetings at members homes with seven to ten attendees. Rocksprings Busy Bees elected officers led by Carol Beards and set a April 26 meeting at the adviser s home. Wolfpen Jolly Girls chose Linda Hatfield as president with officers named and an April 19 meeting at Mrs Wells home. Wolfpen Boys 4 H Club met at Ed Kennedy s home on April 7 with ten members. next meeting April 14 at Ed Kennedy s home. The Lucky Teens 4 H Club welcomed two new members Margie May and Marcia Russell. projects include baking and room care and decoration.

Carol Beards Betty Leonard Sally Bartels Janice Cole Mary McAfee Wolfpen Jolly Girls Henry Wells Linda Hatfield Ann Icenower Carolyn Sisson Doris Ann Wells Judy Curd Carol Sargent Margaret Handley Mrs. Well Wolfpen Boys 4-H Ed Kennedy Darlene Bailey Margie May Marcia Russell

Former Meigs Resident Dies in Akron

Middleport relatives report the death of Tom Russell in Akron on Easter Sunday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 p m at Bollows Funeral Home, Akron. Russell, a former Middleport resident, is survived by wife Minnie Rice and two daughters Mrs William Taber and Mrs Carl Stump, both of Akron. Mrs Cora Bennett has gone to Akron to be with her relative, Mrs Russell.

Middleport Tom Russell Akron the Billows Funeral Home Russell Minnie Rice William Taber Carl Stump Cora Bennett

Couple Hurt In Accident On Route 124

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carson of Middleport Route 1 were hospitalized with injuries and shock after their car collided on State Route 124. Authorities said no other vehicle was involved and Carson injuries were not considered serious. A second crash on E Main Street damaged one car as Floyd Mankin and a Huntington West Virginia driver met head on near Spring Avenue, according to Patrolman Franklin D Hudson.

Pomeroy Kenneth Carson Middleport Meigs General Hospital Carsons E. Main Street Floyd Mankin Huntington W. Va Franklin D. Hudson Mankin Spring Avenue Hudson

Rutland Man Fined and Jailed in Vehicle Device Case

Lawrence Harrison Pomeroy, 23, of Rutland, was fined 50 dollars and costs and given 30 days in jail for altering a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Orville Milliran, 30, of Middleport, posted 100 dollars bond and was released after being arrested on leaving the scene of an accident.

Pomeroy Lawrence Harrison Rutland Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Leroy Bartrum Orville Milliran Middleport Sheriff's Office

That Meanest Thief Is Working Again

A thief in Middleport again robbed a cloak room during church services taking a billfold worth 35 dollars along with papers. The incident occurred while a choir member attended services in the church sanctuary.

Middleport

Chester High Honor Roll Released

POMEROY announces Chester High School’s honor roll with 13 seniors and students across freshmen to seniors meeting the required B average. Names include freshmen Roger Buckley Shirley Ginther Janet Orr Emerson Pooler Donna White Elva Young sophomores Dick Gaul Paul Scott Anna Jean Rose Donna Dorst juniors Zerah Buckley Larry Roush and seniors Mary Beards Helen Bissell Leota Bolin Doris Dill Gary Knight Betty Nelson Phyllis Pooler Arthur Quivey Betty Small ey Mary Spencer Wilma Spencer Patty Wallace Effie Wells.

Roger Buckley Shirley Ginther Janet Orr Emerson Pooler Donna White Elva Young Dick Gaul Paul Scott Anna Jean Rose Donna Dorst Zerah Buckley Larry Roush Mary Beards Helen Bissell Leota Bolin Doris Dill Gary Knight Betty Nelson Phyllis Pooler Arthur Quivey Betty Smalley Mary Spencer Wilma Spencer Patty Wallace Effie Wells

Music Libretto Defines Text and Score Fit for Composition

A libretto combines the sung words with stage directions and musical cues to shape how an opera or oratorio is performed. It serves as the textual and narrative framework guiding composers and performers.

All-eram: Kellogg's laxative cereal promises bulk and taste

An advertisement touts ALL-eram as a ready to eat cereal that delivers bulk and laxative aid. It claims high cereal protein and vitamins B and D, not habit forming, and offers a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days. It invites readers to send an empty carton to Kellogg's in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Kellogg's Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich Aév

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