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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1955

Page

2

Middleport Hong Kong Girl speaks at Westminster Fellowship

Mignonette Yin a senior at Ohio University from Hong Kong spoke at a Westminster Fellowship night of Erie Presbyterian Church as part of a Foreign Youth Fellowship series. She described Hong Kong scenes, church life with 1000 members, and discussed immersion beliefs, followed by a devotional service, fellowship hour, and refreshments with about 30 attendees.

Midneport Mignonette Yin Hong’ Kong Ching Ohio’ University Fon Westminster Middleport Westminster Fellowship Erie Presbyterian Church Church of Chris Chitian Endeavor George Child Planc Aing Mise Yin Ecome Hong Kong Anid Lewis Westminster’ Fellowship George Chlide Barbara Scott Donna McCooead Sim Bailey Tom Kelly Russell Roush Bruce Bradford Ira Ray Butcher Romont Scott Judson White Arthur Lewis Phyllis Joachim Bev Lewis Ian Gielight GF. Bailey Pagar Allensworth Church of Christ Ae. How Tenses Rdher Gardner Hows Tard E. Ruppelt

Middleport Community Notes Revise Plans and Events

Middleport Society schedules all day classes and a noon picnic at Forked Run Lake as youth groups from Heath Christ and the church hold meetings at the Methodist Church. Families attend a Friday spaghetti supper and a Saturday ball game, with graduations, visits, and church activities noted alongside mumps and measles cases in the town.

Middleport Society Middleport de. Tiewet Forked Fiun Lake Church of Be Heath Christ Church Methodist Church Criswell Inelen Will Mattet John Ketehka Louis A. Bangert Raber Hurley A Bruce Rivers George Batey Ernest Covert Ernest “Tomp Barbara Betty Covert Christine “Coats Carol Criswell Judy Hurley Marianne Woodgeard David Chesher Shir 7 Batey James Hamer Becky Veser Warren Hurley Kay Jackson Karen. McKininny Karen ‘Turner Larry Hurleyer Rosalyn Ferguson Reva Rea Betsy

Crooks Family Birthday Dinner Noted at Gravel Hill

A birthday observance for Crooks was marked at the family home on Gravel Hill with a dinner attended by Mr. and Mrs. Crook and their children Jeanette and Gene Edward. Walter Crooks Sr. and other relatives of Point Pleasant attended as well. The table featured a pink cloth and a large birthday cake.

Crooks UN Vks Gravel Hill

Pomeroy Pair Mark Golden Anniversary

POMEROY Mr. and Mrs. A C Jones observed their 50th wedding anniversary at home in Pomeroy. They were married April 21 1905 at the Methodist pastor Rev Evans home in Pomeroy. Mrs Jones born Clara Harper. Mr Jones born Laurel Cliff. They resided in several cities but have lived on the same street in Pomeroy for about 39 years and have no children. They reared a niece Eloise Jones Reibel of Columbus. Mrs Jones has been bedfast for six months. Mr Jones had major surgery and could not work. Neighbors and friends sent cards.

Pomeroy A. C Pat) Jones F. Second St T. J. Harper Jones Laurel Cliff W. F. Jones St. Louis Columbus Pittsburgh

Syracuse Social Notes Highlights From Club and Guests

Kathryn Stack hosted the Syracuse Sun Shine Gurls 4-H Club at her home. Charles Hayes was elected vice president to fill Linda Hubbard’s vacancy. Attendees included Nan, Loretta Miller, Jerolyn Presley, Charlotte Blake, Sharon Hawley, Lucille Hendrix, and four visitors. Various visitors and family weekends around Syracuse are listed, with several trips to Cincinnati, Columbus, and Wellsville. The item notes deaths, births, and birthdays among local families, and mentions Easter gatherings and church events.

Syracuse Kathryn Stack Syracuse Sunshine Gurls Charles Hayes Linda Hubbard Kathryn Ad Janice ‘Teaord Nana Loretta Miller Jerolyn Presley Charlotte Blake Sharon Hawley Lucille Hendrix Okey Boggs Johnny Boggs Moundsville Holly Mary Patty) Oiler St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Grace Oller William Didate Ichard Jones Redlegs Chicago Cubs Cincinnat Linda Willipent Syracse-Racine Road Willim Biehinger Athens Road G. Seyfried Gallipolis William Bichinger Bobby Southern Rutland John Southern CW. Alexander Columbus Charley Cornell Alma Spencer Spencer Elza Walton Morse Chapel Ruth Cundiff Harry Martin Cincinnati Nancy Glen Cundiff Lillian McBride William. Cundiff Kenneth Cunif Virgil Teaford Cundiff Pearl McBride Joe Woods Hamilton Ruth Cunditf Carrie Sellers Lawrence Lawrence Sellers Ambrose ‘Ancy Sharice Neuman Marilyn Grueser Athens Ada Slack

Laurelville Ridge Club Hosts Refreshing Ladies Evening

The Ladies Ridge Club gathered at Mrs Frieda Lappen home with high scores led by Mrs C T Grattidge and second by Mrs Geo Swepmion. Mrs Merwin McClelland hosted a Midge club meeting with score awards to Miss Margaret Chilcote Mr Robert Bowers and Mrs W K Damm.

Laurely Ridge Club

Fog Forces Airplane to Land in Canton

Mrs. Bill J. Shoun of Johnson City Pa rides out heavy fog that prevents landing at Charleston field. After hours circling the plane diverts to Canton for a safe landing. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Gardner, waiting in Charleston, learn the flight later continues to Wheeling and Pittsburgh before finally returning with Shoun.

Bill J. Shoun Johnson City Fred L. Gardner Charleston Air Field Shoun Canton Gardners Charleston Wheeling Pittsburgh

Three Cars Damaged In Two Sunday Accidents

POMEROY Three cars were damaged in two Sunday accidents reported by Sheriff Charles Lusell. The first crash at 8:45 am on Route 3 north involved L. E. Decker 72 of Athens who lost control and overturned into a field. A second mishap at 5:56 pm at Routes 124 and 143 saw a westbound car veer onto the berm to avoid a truck. LE Rush Route 2 Fairview drove the auto that collided with a parked car owned by Luther Smith. The truck driver Joe McMurray did not see the approaching car. No charges were filed. James Hawley Sr 63 of Middleport was fined 50 and costs for selling intoxicating liquor at the Log Cabin near Hobson. Two men jailed on intoxication and driving while intoxicated charges were Eugene Callahan 42 and Millard Fowler 24. Glenn M. Pauley 22 Route 2 Vinton released on a 25 bond after an intoxication arrest by Trooper Donald Ohlinger.

Russell LE. Rush Fairview W. W. Bush Luther Smith Pomeroy Joe McMurray Rutland McMurray Court For Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples James Hawley, Sr Middleport State Liquor Department Hobson Henry Werry Eugene Callahan Millard Fowler Glenn M. Pauley Vinton Donald Ohlinger

Engagement Announcement for Shirley Ann Miller Marriage Plans

To wed Shirley Ann Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hunt of Sheridan, Ind., on May 13. Miss Miller is granddaughter of D. H. Linscott of Chanery.

Shirley Ann Miller Charles Ervin Hunt Ervin Hunt Sheridan Miss Miller D. H. Linscott Channery

Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Couple At Federated Church Event

Po Poeme re and Don Thomas held a social note gathering hosted by the Federated Church Saturday night in which they are members. The event included a birthday cake scene and pink tulips as centerpieces. Paul Nease, son Dickie, and Mrs Everett Thomas attended along with other chair members. Parking meters and collections were mentioned in the report.

Poeeeere Don Thomas Ers Federated Church Middleport Neut Tore Paul Nease Dickie Everett Thomas

Vacation Bible School Workers Meet Tonight

Middleport pastors and church leaders call all former workers and volunteers to a planning meeting for this year’s Vacation Bible School. The meeting invites anyone willing to help, aiming to organize staff for the school session.

Middleport Church of Christ

Nellie Tracy E J Tracy Installed As Shrine Officers

Nellie Tracy and E J Tracy were installed as officers of the Shrine of Jerusalem at an open installation in Pomeroy. The long ceremony named numerous roles including worthy high priestess Elizabeth Lear and other officers, with Ruth Parkins and Edwin Thomas giving talks and gifts presented to the Tracys. A reception followed with cake and punch.

Nellie Tracy E. J. Tracy Shrine of Jerusalem Pomeroy Tracy Shepherds Elizabeth Lear Stewart Hawkins Pauline Atkins Fiie Winn Worthy Harry Smith Norma Goodarran Nest Wingell Wiseman Ni Win Cota le Vaunan Grace Fretep Edith Florence McGuttin Hutsinpillar Bessie Musgrave Elsie Pauline Gallagher Mai Kmaith Tha. Wood Golda Lula Nease Ward Matel Tawney Stella Atkins Stalling Herald Edna Hurn Florence McGuffin Madonna Stalling Lillian Stieff Paulina Gallagher Angel Gladys Stalling Carrie Nye Flower Girl Hisle Hart Ruth Batey Leona Hensley United Nellie Zerkie Mabel Goes- Ghurch Tein Helen Terry Evelyn Lewis Nellie Zerkle Queen's At Worthyigh Everettendants Eugene Atkins Glen Charles Hensley Homer Carleton King’s Guards Nmmedy Bernice Winn Jean Bennett Mary Meinhart Clara Dilgard

Chauncey Personals Weekend Guests Reported

Chauncey worded social notes show weekend guests visiting various locals. Stalder family hosted Minnie and Sammy Stalder with Mrs. Chauncey and others, while Detroit visitors Alex Madek and Judy spent time with Mr and Mrs Harvey’s family.

Avt Is Stalder Sammy Minnie Stalder Richard Stalder Debbie Alex Madek Judy Detroit Madek N.S. Harvey John Schoonover Esther Johnston the Plains Lee Schoonover Flemming David Columbus and Mirst Jack Parsons Jenny Jo Nelsonville Clair Parsons Beulah Robinson Delores

Granddaughter Darlene Schoonover celebrated with a turkey dinner

Mr and Mrs William H Schoonover hosted a Sunday dinner for their granddaughter Darlene who turned two. Attendees included Billy Jo James Smith and Larry from Lancaster Jean Ball Debbie and more. A cake with candies and ice cream was served. The note ends with a mention of the first opera in New York City at the Academy of Music by Colonel Maple.

Wenu Nees John Schoonover Darlene William H. Schoonover Billy Jo Jamesmith Larry of Lancaster Jean Ball Debbie New York City Acadey of Music Colonel Mapleom

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