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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1955

Page

2

Kickoff meeting set for cancer fund drive

A kickoff meeting for Pomeroy's cancer fund drive will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church. The Rev J Leslie Kunze announced worker teams by ward and urged regular physician visits for cancer awareness and early detection. Ward 1 chair Mrs Carl Will led the list of volunteers, followed by Ward 2 chair Mrs Denver Thoma and others across Wards 3A 3B and 4. Petani honoree and council member In charge for the drive will coordinate business efforts.

Pomeroy Kunze United Methodist Church J. Leslie Kunze Pome 1 Carl Will Howard English Sol Johnson Edgar Thomas Harriett. McIntosh Denver Thoma Eleanor Werry Doris Well Alice Smith Mildred Arnold Elaine Martin Eva Robson Richard Campbell Edna Schoenieb Dorothy Johnston Marcelo Strauss H. E. Boney Stier '‘Mane Richiman Hattie Woodard Francesskew Strela Norton Amber Lavin Ribbeth Ohlinget

Busy Schedule Ahead for Pomeroy Schools

Pomeroy schools unveil a busy year end calendar announced by Superintendent Charles Gibbs. Key events include a senior class play on April 22 and a memorial concert on May 24 alongside final exams, commencement, and capstone activities through May 28.

Pomeroy Pomeroy School Charles Gibbs

Portland Man Fined for Reckless Vehicle Operation

Allen 42 of Portland was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle in Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples court. Deserters Nathan P. Hysell Pomeroy and Carl Henry 17 Middie vort were mentioned in connection with arrests by the Department of Sheriff and next steps by military authorities.

Allen Portland Court of Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples Wien Department of Sheriff Charles, Russell Nathan P. Hysell Pomeroy Carl Henry Middievort Advent

Middleport community notes celebrate birthday and church events

A Middleport page highlights a 15th birthday celebration for Rae Bean and a senior choir event at Baptist Church. Also listed are Homebuilders Class gatherings, Evangeline Chapter inspection, and social activities at First Presbyterian Church. Town residents’ visits, guests, and local club meetings are noted along with emergency calls and fire department activity.

Middleport Crarnstuniny Baptist Yea Rae Bean Warren King Bradbury James Hollow Hazel Stanley Sue Nelson Ward Nicholson, Jr Mill St Allen Roush Wayne Nelson Beth Pratt Richard Gene Ed Ssis Sealine Stacey Adward Crooks Patricia Michael Carolyn King

Made In Auction For Park Funds Community Event

Community leaders held an auction in Middleport to raise funds for the park association. The sale featured many items including store relics and photos, with proceeds from food stands and door prizes supporting the park project. The event drew local families, church groups, and volunteers who praised the cooperative effort.

Workshops Scheduled for Meigs County Lamp Sessions

Meigs County plans 10 four lamp workshops this week led by Geneva H. Nolan with Ohio Power Co personnel Charles Wolfe and Martin Cole. Sessions run from 9 am to 3 pm at Rutland Methodist Church basement, Long Bottom School, Chester Town Hall, and Rock Springs Grange Hall with a lighting movie at 1 pm and a group discussion. Residents bring lunch. Rutland supplies coffee.

Rumemss Rsam Meigs County Geneva H. Nolan Rutland Methodist Church Long Bottom Chester Town Hall Rock Springs Grange Hall Charles Wolfe Martin Cole Ohio Power Co Rutland

Birth of Son Born at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dillard announce the birth of a son Jon Rupert on Thursday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. ALR Knight of Pomeroy and Dillard of Middleport. Great-grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gall and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Knight of Belington.

Catame Samrence Dodsidge Three Daughers Columbus Egret Hawking Virginia New Turnpike Bloc Aa Wein Rearning Huntington Jackechtle Mex Bechtle WM. Barnett Allen Ett South Side W.va Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Dave "Kennedy Beech “St Faye Mayer Lincoln St Harry’ Houdashelt Law Ter Ronald Gaines Margaret Louise Iellathie Inh Rebecca Sue Moudashelt Great Pomeroy Air Roger Dillard Jon Rupert Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Alr. Knight Pome Town Dillard W. B. Gall E. L. Knight Belington

Legion Chooses Four For Boys State Camp

Kenneth Murray will represent Feeney Bennett Post 128 at Boys State Camp in Perry this June. Alternate is Jim Van Cooney. Selected by school authorities from the junior class in a drawing held yesterday at the 5th District conference at the high school. Other chosen boys are Jim Mourning and Russell Roush.

Legion Middleport Kenneth Murray Feeney-Bennett American Legion Amp Perry Jim van Cooney Sth Eace W. McComas Jim Mourning Russell Roush

Recreation Commission to Meet with Village Council

The Recreation Commission of Middleport will hold a special meeting with Village Council members called by Mayor Sidney T. Russell. Bruce Lloyd will present opening details for the municipal swimming pool project.

Recreation Commission Middleport Sidney T. Russell Bruce Lloydent Commission

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