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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1949

Page

9

Middleport Social Notes on Church Lectures and Roles

Mrs J P Lochary lectured on Seasons of the Church to Heath Methodist Class 12 in Middleport, tracing symbols from ancient times and outlining Advent hymns. The program featured musical numbers, a devotional by Mrs Ben Philson, and nominations by Mrs W B Moore. Easter decorations were reported and guests attended dessert hour hosted by Mrs Weber and others.

Middleport J. P. Lochary Woman's Auxiliary Grace Episcopal Church Heath Methodist Church James Weber Gravelin Lochary N. P. Swackhammer Forrest Bachtel O. P. Klein D. C. Miller C. J. Ingles Miller Ben Philson Klein E. S. Schaaf W. B. Moore Schaaf Robert Coats Charlies Wood Mra BE Weber H. E. Bush Emmerson Jones Herman Haddox Swackhammer Bernard Krinke C. M. Hennesy Bess Sanborn

Community note from Chillocothe on Minnie Slack visit

Mrs Minnie Slack grandmother of Mrs Clarence Root visited at the Root home in Chillocothe with relatives and friends. The message records a family gathering in Chillocothe highlighting kinship and local ties.

Minnie Slack Clarence Root Root Chilllcothe

Senior class hears junior at Ohio L

Theodore Reed Jr a junior in the College of Commerce at Ohio University spoke to the advanced bookkeeping class at Pomeroy Senior High School Tuesday morning. Principal J E White announced the visit and Reed noted the two year PHS bookkeeping course helps students entering college level accounting.

Pomeroy Theodore Reed, Jr College of Commerce Ohio University Pomeroy Senior High School J. E. White

Open Cisterns in Pomeroy Reported by Councilman

Open cisterns in Pomeroy exceed expectations with at least 25 reported to Councilman H. E. Boney following his appeal for hazards to be reported. Many are addressed by May or Spencer, some filled, others safe with covers, and all to be eliminated as quickly as possible. Work on covering open manholes from suspended sewer work continues as materials allow.

Meigs County Aims for 105000 Bond Drive

Meigs County plans a spring savings bond drive May 16 through June 30 led by county chair Theodore T. Reed with state chairman Loring Gelch presiding. The county quota is 105000, tied to the E series bonds, and officials note Meigs purchased 9000000 in war bonds while stressing savings consciousness.

Chapter to Meet Pomeroy Gallia Meigs Chapter

Reserve Officers Association plans a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Gallipolis American Legion Hall. Secretary Leo Vaughan provides the details.

Pomeroy — Gallia-Meigs Reserve Officers Association Gallipolis American Legion Hall Leo Vaughan

Middleport Literary Club meets for reviews at Palmer Street

Mrs Bess San hosted the Middleport Literary Club with reviews of Sugrue and Emily Kimbrough titles. President Mrs Robert Coats presided as two other reviews followed at a prior meeting hosted by Mrs N C Welch and Mrs Dale Dutton with Red Cross donation noted.

Middleport Bess Sanborn Middleport Literary Club Palmer St T. A. May Sugrue Starling White House L. J. Heiner Emily Kimbrough Robert Coats N. C. Welch Dale Dutton Fifth Ave William Bradford C. P. Duttton

First Presbyterian group to meet. elephant sale planned

Middleport Group 1 of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the church with Mrs. Judson White announcing. Miss Margaret Sauer will speak, and the evening includes a white elephant sale as a money making project.

Middleport First Presbyterian Church Judson White Margaret Sauer

P. M. Club Meets At Mrs Beck Home

Middleport note says the P. M. Club convenes this evening at the residence of Mrs. DaReuben Beck with Miss Edith Young assisting hostess.

Middleport P. M. Club DaReuben Beck Edith Young

First Birthday Observed for Kathy Bratton

Kathy Yvonne Bratton celebrated her first birthday with a birthday dinner at her grandparents Dana and Mrs. Lambert home. A cake held one candle as family marked the occasion.

Local Residents Move Between Cities on Visit Ties

Mrs. Finnegan and her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Balle y hosted two weeks of visits in Canton and Columbus. E R Tompkins and son Robert traveled to Canton to see Mrs Tompkins sister Co W Cassell. Mildred Feeney returned from Huntington to be with Mrs Elsie Milliner who had surgery. Mrs Charles Neal and electrician husband visited Columbus then returned. Mrs C C Cha h visited Columbia with granddaughter Alfred LeFevre accompanying home for two weeks.

Russell Stephen Kathy Sue Dresden Strubles Logan Mr. Struble Margaret Struble George Swift Meigs General Hospital LaSalle Hotel Robert Durst Paris John Bowman Charleston Harry Schoen Charles Finnegan Karen Mias Mildred Feeney Huntington Mra Elsie Milliner Charles Neal Columbus New York Central Railroad C. C. Cha H Adrian LeFevre Columbia Alfred LeFevre

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