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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

10

Child Welfare Notes and Community Gatherings in Middleport

In Middleport the auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion presented a child welfare program led by Mrs Lawren Bing as part of child welfare month. Reports on yearly work and pamphlets on rheumatic fever were shared by Mrs Cora Bennett and Mrs Paul Haptonstail. The report highlighted contributions and projects, with local visits and hospital mentions, while various community members and families attended gatherings and visits across Taylor Ridge Joppa and nearby areas.

Middleport Society Middleport Lawren Bing Feeney-Bennett Post American ® Legion Legion Hall Cora Bennett Paul Haptonstail

Memorial Day Plans And Community Notices In Middleport

Mrs A Bing led children’s gathering and recited a poem titled Child in a Hospital. Plans were made for Poppy Day at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with a wreath. Donations included to a cancer fund and 15 boxes of candy to a veterans hospital in Chillicothe. World War II books were donated to Middleport schools and public library. Loyal Jeremiah Class met at Church of Christ with Mrs Edgar Allensworth presiding. Activities included prayers, scripture reflections, a Birthday Song, and a refreshments service.

A Bing Norman Wayland Presid Soldiers and Sailors Cancer Fund Veterans Kathryn Poindexter Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Edgar Allensworth Mra. C. E. McKinley L. R. Wiley Marvin Kelley Haggerty Rhodes Stefty

Local Society Names In Several Notables

A compact society column lists individuals including Lester Knapp Mrs J R Wiley Mrs F Sten Lester Ervin and Mrs Leonard Vaneter among attendees at a regional gathering. The event highlighted upcoming community projects and personal milestones.

Lester Knapp Mra J. R. Wiley F Sten Lester Ervin Leonard Vaneter

MIDDLEPORT Notes on Community Life and Activities

Middleport items cover social events at the High School and local clubs. The PM Club plans July 8 activities for Susan Ohlinger, while Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Smith attend events in Columbus and Ainene. Junior Band events, a wedding usher role for Bruce Bingham, and campus convocation at Rio Grande reflect local ties.

Isaac Wilt George Meinhart Columbus John Fisher George Aeot Fisher Susan Middleport PM Club Imra David Ohlinger Res Pickens Ave Aa Wailer Crook Ton Hospital Jens and Burgh Lee Smith Speed Pickens Wil Ainene Mre Smith Richard Pickens Liam Jones Walter Crooks Rio Grande Uidaeport High School O. W. Martin Harold Moore Rosemary Fisher Hoyt Smith Sally Fisher First Baptist Eber Lewis Ohio University Rio

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