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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1958

Page

3

PTA Installs Officers At Year’s Final Meeting

Middleport PTA installed new officers at the year end meeting. Officers include Le land Brown president Charles Clarkson vice president Wil liam Slater secretary Ira Butcher assistant secretary Emily Sprague treasurer. Installing officer was Mrs. Paul Theiss past PTA president. Delegates to the Racine County Council meeting were announced.

Middleport Parent Teacher Association Leland Brown Charles Clarkson Charles A. Brad Bury William Slater Ira Butcher Emily Sprague Paul Theiss Meigs County Pta Rodney Sauer Racine L. A. Mentary

Junior Band Party Held Last Night at Middleport High

The Middleport High gym hosted the annual Junior Band Party organized by Band Boosters led by Mrs. Clifford Stumbo. The event featured a Bertha Wilson solo with Mrs. Lacey at piano, a pantomime by Charles Bush and Sandra Ohlinger, and a dancing chorus including Lynn Daniels and Neda Bradford among others.

Middleport Middleport High Gym Clifford Stumbo Bertha Wilson Lacey Charles Bush Kenneth McElhinny William Moody Jack Satterfield Myron Miller Donald Lowery Emma Jean Neal

Legion Post to Hear District Meeting Reports

Commander Middleport-Lewis Long of Feeney-Bennett Post No. 128 announces that district meeting reports from Wellston will be given Wednesday night at the Post gathering. Boys State delegates will be named and Memorial Day observance plans discussed.

Middleport Lewis Long Feeney - Bennett Post American Legion Wellston

Council Hears Rally Report

Theodorus Council Daughters of America met at the IOOF hall in Tuppers Plains with Edna Reibel presiding. Messages from district deputy Margaret C. Kistler state councilor Hazel Anderson and past state councilor Lucille Hawkins thanked the groups for rally gifts. Mrs Wiona Cook council deputy also expressed gratitude for her rally gift. During social hour games were played and prizes awarded.

Meigs Marriage License Granted to Casto and Bolen

James Granville Casto aged 19 of Ewington and Barbara Gail Bolen aged 18 of Dexter received a marriage license in Meigs County. The couple plans to wed in the near future per county records.

James Granville Casto Ewington Barbara Gail Bolen Dexter

How to Reduce Painful Swelling of Piles at Home

A guide to easing pile swelling using home remedies and self care. It notes ointments and suppositories from Grove Laboratories, Inc. as examples of treatment options. The piece emphasizes nonprescription relief methods and cautions consultation with a clinician for persistent symptoms.

Children Band Rally in Hocking District at Mt. Moriah

The Hocking District BaptistChildren's Band rally was held Sunday afternoon at Mt. Moriah Church in Middleport. Supervisors praised Mrs. C. R. Young for her leadership as bands from Middleport Rutland and Glouster performed under their directors.

Middle Port Hocking Naomi Helen Brown Joyce Williams Patricia Buffington Charlene Brown Charles Brown Phyllis Russell Jeannette Scott Dianne Russell Belinda Scott Ellen Qualls Glouster Ora Viney Cheryl Parham Anna Mae Williams James Andrew Williams William Parham Jesus Middleport Ernest Bowles Jeannine Marsha Anita Bowles Phoebe Harper Wanda Peterman Jowell Price Jean Price Lula

Rural-Urban Dinner Plans Near Final Form

Plans progress for the annual rural-urban dinner to be held Tuesday April 29 at 7 p m at Middleport High School with the theme How Do Town and Country Help Each Other A panel moderated by the Rev John Elwood and a guest speaker will discuss the topic Mrs Paul Adkins leads entertainment Meigs County Pomona Grange sponsors advance tickets handled by C N Jones for the grange Roy Holter Farm Bureau and local banks plus the county extension service office and the county ASC office

C. N. Jones Roy Holter Farm Bureau Pomeroy National Bank Farmers Bank and Savings Co County Extension Service County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office

Zone Rally Draws About 400 Nazarene Followers

The Jackson Zone Rally of Nazarene Churches gathered about 400 people in Middleport High School auditorium. A film on Jacob Deshazer was shown as Rutland church contributed the largest group, followed by Gallipolis, with Rev. Roy Williams of Syracuse presiding.

Middleport Nazarene Middleport High School Jacob Deshazer Rutland Gallipolis Church of the Nazarene Roy Williams Syracuse Beckwith the Plains Grate

Puckett Chapman Wed in West Marion Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs William Puckett formerly Ann Chapman wed March 8 at West Marion Baptist Church Dayton. They reside in New Carlisle and hosted a reception at their new home. Both are graduates of Middleport High School.

Middleport William Puckett Ann Chapman West Marion Baptist Church Dayton New Carlisle Puckett Middleport High School

City Reports Improved Finances with One Fund in Red

Nelsonville audits show only the street fund remained in deficit at 2490.54 while other funds gained. End of month totals show active funds at 53503.30, with gains across general, relief, maintenance, water, sewer, meters, recreation, deposits, and improvement funds.

Nelsonville Delbert Kuhn

Nelsonville church rummage sale set for Friday through Saturday

The WSCS of the Connett Church will hold a rummage sale in the Lawson Building Friday evening and Saturday morning with proceeds supporting church activities.

Nelsonville WSCS Connett Lawson

Pythian Sisters to Meet for May Inspection Practice

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in Knights of Pythias Hall for staff and officers to attend practice ahead of the inspection on May 22.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias

Murray City Woman Dies at 78 in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Murray City note Thecla Kurolvech 78 of Murray City died Monday evening at Mount St. Mary Hospital after entering for treatment Friday night Born in Austria she belonged to St Philip Neri Church Survivors include daughter Mrs Anna Dunny Detroit Mich five sons Andy Mike Paul Frank Pete all Detroit Mich and a niece raised in the home Mrs Charlotte Michalczak Columbus Her husband Samuel two sons and a daughter preceded her in death Funeral services by Warren funeral home are in complete

Nelsonville Thecla Kurolvech Murray City Mount St. Mary Hospital Austria St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Anna Dunny Detroit Mich Andy Paul Frank Pete Mike Charlotte Michalczak Columbus Samuel

Democrat Club Meeting Cancelled. Speaker Postponed

Nelsonville The York Democrat Club meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Elks Hall is cancelled because Columbus Mayor Sensenbrenner cannot appear He will speak at a later date The regular meeting remains scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m in the Odd Fellows Hall

Nelsonville York Democrat Club Elks Hall Columbus Sensenbrenner Democrat Club Odd Fellows

Nelsonville High junior class plans prom meeting

Nelsonville High School parents of junior class are asked to attend a 7 PM meeting tonight in the high school to organize arrangements for the junior senior prom.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville District Seeks Fire Protection Costs at Special Meeting

Nelsonville city council met to study fire protection costs for area townships. Mayor Auflick said figures would be prepared for township trustees, with Adkins proposing city ownership of equipment and rate for townships. Trustees, finances and municipal promotion support were debated as Chief Hall to meet with committees Monday.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick Matt Adkins Violet Hollenbaugh Cambridge Robert Matheny Adkins Matheny Auflick Hube Mender John Brooks Brooks Ruflick Hall

Births at Mount St Mary Hospital

The Mount St Mary Hospital notes list numerous newborns and parents from Glouster, Nelsonville, Athens, New Marshfield, Logan, Murray City, Rutland, and surrounding areas. Names include Billie Zimmer, William Mesaras, Robert Simpkins, Ruth Ann McKnight, Kathy Denny, and Betty Kennard among others. Blood used: 2 pints.

Billie Zimmer Glouster William Mesaras Robert Simpkins Millfield Ruth Ann McKnight Nelsonville Tom Porter Athens John Newman New Straitsville Kathy Denny New Marshfield Clyde Mitchell Betty Kennard Emily Rose Logan Charles Kittle Rocky Lee Guess Murray City Riley McClelland Rutland Rt

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