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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1949

Page

5

Garden Club Anniversary Noted With Centerpiece Cake

Dexter scene marks Star Garden Club tenth anniversary with corsages for five charter members Minnie Nichols Emma Romine Maggie Caster Leona Davis C E Stout Ella Nelson eldest member. Twenty five members attend guests Norma Gillogly Virginia Nelson readings by Dorothy Bolen and others. Next meeting May 12 at 1 p.m. hosted by Mrs Earl Strong.

Norma Gillogly Virginia Nelson Dog Wood Dorothy Bolen Maxine Nelson Emma Romine Ruth Erlewine Isabelle Firestone Ella Nelson Estella Radekin Norma Nicholson Maggie Caster Earl Strong

Cub Scout Meeting Set at Heath Methodist Church

Robert Coata, Cub master, says a Cub Scouts and parents gathering will be in the Heath Methodist Church basement at 7 30 p.m. Thursday.

Middleport Robert Coata Heath Methodist Church

Philson Program Thursday honors Dr John Philson in Racine

Citizens in Racine prepare for Dr John Philson Day with road signs and decorations. A banquet at Racine High School will honor his 52 years of service and 40 years to community welfare. The Meigs County Medical Society will attend, and Starling Medical College alumni plan to join. The high school program features tributes, testimonials, and a jewel presentation by Racine Lodge 461 F and AM.

Pomeroy Racine John Philson John Meigs County Medical Society Doc Ernest Wingett

Peace Warrant Request Withdrawn

Jack Cowle Pomeroy withdrew Tuesday evening a request for a peace bond against Delmar A. Canaday in the court of Magistrate L B Higgins. He gave no reason for the withdrawal.

Pomeroy Jack Cowle Delmar A. Canaday

Spring Dance Revues Across Five Towns to climax in Athens

Andrew Pavlish announces spring dance revues in five towns with 75 to 100 students each. Recitals run from June 2 in Nelsonville to June 14 in Athens with a Flag Day number performed by children from all studios. The town with the largest attendance wins a $25 prize for the stage or music department.

Middleport Andrew Pavlish Athens Nelsonville High School Washington School High School Jackson High School Athena Pavlish

Fire Ravages Kanawha City Home. 4 Die in Blaze

Mrs. Edward A Edwards and three children perished when their seven room residence burned early Monday. Thomas A Edwards, Jr Walter and Kathleen escaped with the father and mother, Irma Cowie Brannon is the grandmother. Bodies were taken to Weston for burial. Edwards is a land agent for United Carbon Co. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Middleport Elmer A. Reed Weston W. Va Edward Brannon Irma Cowie Thomas A. Edwards Kanawha City Henrietta B Thomas A., Jr Mary W Walter Kathleen Edwards United Carbon Co Judge Brannon George Cowie Wellesley College Sheis Frank Whelan Robert C. Brannon Fort Worth Tex Edward A. Brannon Charleston Gazette

Fair Board to Meet Pomeroy

Met county sale board secretary L Heaton announced a meeting to be held Monday in Russell's auto sales rooms in Middleport.

Junior High Honor Roll Released at Pomeroy Junior High

Pomeroy Charles Gibbs released the honor roll for the fifth six weeks at Pomeroy Junior High School. Ninth grade students include Shirley Heegie Margaret Bruch Heleen Chapman Roger Davidson Kenneth Delong Mary Drake Helen Forbes Richard Gilkey Stephen Hil Margaret Hysell Zelma Jeffers Jean Joachim Kathryn Landers Marlene Lathey Maxine London Nancy Neum Charles Roush Sylvia cnwahi Smith Ronnie Smith Ma Sarah Stowe Douglas Strain Beatna Van Meter Gail Wears Helen Key Clayton Wise Bonnie Hoyd Mari vns Phyllis Googletn Charles why Patty Higging Marlene Moore Edith Qualls Shirley Russell Carol Spence Sue Struble Barbara Wehring Seventh grade includes Patricia Atking Bruce Gilbert Carolyn Graves Bernice Sheridan Jo Ann Swatzel Joanne Wildermuth.

Pomeroy Charles Gibbs Pomeroy Junior High School Shirley Heegie Margaret Bruch Heleen Chapman Roger Davidson Kenneth Delong Mary Drake Helen Forbes Richard Gilkey Stephen Hil Margaret Hysell Zelma Jeffers Jean Joachim Kathryn Landers Marlene Lathey Maxine London Nancy Neum Charles Roush Sylvia Cnwahi Smith Ronnie Smith Ma Sarah Stowe Douglas Strain Beat Na van Meter Gail Wears Helen Key Clayton Wise Bonnie Hoyd Mari Vns Phyllis Googletn Charles Why Patty Higging Marlene Moore Edith Qualls Shirley Russell Carol Spence Sue Struble Barbara Wehring Patricia Atking Bruce Gilbert Carolyn Graves Bernice Sheridan Jo Ann Swatzel Joanne Wildermuth

Prisoner Back in Custody After Early Morning Break-In Attempt

Rudy Gilmore, released Monday after a sentence for intoxication, was arrested again Tuesday after midnight. Patrolman Jed Webster Jr. reports Gilmore attempting to force an entrance into the jail basement. The blotter cites intoxication as the charge.

Pomeroy Rudy Gilmore Jed Webster Jr Gilmore

Junior Class Play Set for Thursday Evening

Rutland announces a Junior Class play to be presented Thursday evening at the high school. The event highlights student actors rehearsed scenes and runs in a traditional school program.

Rutland

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