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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

3

Professor From Ohio University To Speak At Middleport Graduation

Dr. F L Shoemaker of the Department of Education Ohio University Athens will deliver the commencement address for Middleport Eighth Grade exercises set for May 28 at the high school auditorium. The program will be informal with musical numbers and a presentation of certificates, following the junior high honor roll listing.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Middleport F. L. Shoemaker Department of Education Ohio University Susan Allensworth Mary Archer Leona Eblin Franklin Ginther Mary Lou Kelly Dorothy Singer Phyllis Smart Lucille Werner Mary Evelyn Baker Dorothy Gosney Curtis Kelly Peggy Lewis Charlene Marshall Patricia McElhinney William Seyfried, Jr Milton Smart

Girl Scouts Receive Silk Flag From DAV

Middleport Troop 1 of the Girl Scouts received a silk American flag from the Jane Howell Tent Daughters of Union Veterans. Mrs Guy Reynolds and Miss Jean McMaster presented at the Tent meeting in Pomeroy with Scout Phyllis Smart accepting. The group then enjoyed ice cream at Purity Dairy Shop.

Middleport Girl Scouts of America Jane Howell Daughters of Union Veterans Guy Reynolds Jean McMaster Pomeroy Phyllis Smart Purity Dairy Shop

Middleport Personal Notices Reflect Local Moves and Visits

Mrs. Frank Allen remains in serious condition after a Saturday stroke. Supt. and Mrs. M. W. Essex moved to a new home yesterday. Mrs. Sam Halterman and son visited relatives in Huntington. Various residents and guests are noted, including Delta Kappa Gamma activities and multiple trips to Columbus, Woodsfield, and Charleston as well as a farewell for Ralph Pratt departing for Army training.

Frank Allen Main St M. W. Essex Brooks S. Third Ave Root Sam Halterman Huntington George Werner William Britton Gravel Hill Delta Kappa Gamma Lake Hope George Hoeflich Mary Dennis Virginia Gregg Kathryn Frances Hines Guvnn Rogers Charles Saltz Columbus Winn Reed Pt. Pleasant R. A. Miller J. H. Grate J. C. A. Poindexter Ralph Pratt West Lafayette L. H. Pratt Pratt United States Army William Moore Everett Moore Lorena Moore Woodsfield Nan Moore Elizabeth Mildred Hawley N. Fourth Ave Lewis Bumgarner Kaylong Robert Washington Fisher St. Paul Mourning Toledo Harvey Mourning Harry Featherstone T. R. Cowie Massillon Lewis Burford John Dixon John Charleston Front St Dana Roush Pomeroy

relatives attend Jory Fasting ballet in Columbus

Mrs William Robson with sons William and Peggy and Miss Martha Robson travel to Columbus for the weekend to see the Jory Fasting ballet at Hartman Theater Gilbert Ervin Mrs Robsons brother and associate with Mr Fasting's School of Dance starred in six numbers and helped make the program one of the season's most successful. A reception followed at the home of Mr Fasting and Mr Ervin for patrons and friends.

Middleport William Robson William Peggy Martha Robson Columbus Hartman Theater Fasting Mr. Ervin

Six To Marry POMEROY Marriage Licenses Issued

Probate court records disclose six couples authorized to wed. Ellsworth Dill 25 of Pom eroy and Alta Krider 21 of Racine. Ernest Stone 21 of Athens and Ruth Anna Glass 21 of Pomeroy R D. John Thomas Reitmire 20 of New Haven W Va and Thelma Z Grueser 21 of Syracuse.

Pomeroy Ellsworth Dill Alta Krider Racine Ernest Stone Athens Ruth Anna Glass R. D John Thomas Reitmire New Haven W. Va Thelma Z. Grueser Syracuse

Spring Football Training Ends With Inter Squad Game

Middleport notes the spring football period ends with an inter squad game won 7 to 6 by Coach Paul Trittschuh’s team over Assistant Coach Lambert’s group. Several players drop out or miss practice due to illness injuries and age. O T Ohlinger had an appendectomy. Wood Klein injured. Blaine left high school. Sanders ill. Mayes resigns.

Middleport Paul Trittschuh Lambert O. T. Ohlinger Bill Wood Fred Klein Tom Blaine Jim Sanders Bill Mayes Trittschuh John Lambert Charles Pickens

Luncheon Planned at Federated Church in Pomeroy

May Day luncheon plans are finalized for Thursday at 1 PM at Federated Church. Women of all denominations are invited. reservations should be made with Mrs. George Parker. After the luncheon a program will be presented at the table.

Pomeroy Federated Church George Parker

Chief Technician Dies Sunday at Rutland

Funeral services for Harry C. Delaney 41 who died Sunday at his Rutland home were held at the Baptist Church. Burial will be near Tyler Mountain, Charleston. He was head technician at Mountain State Hospital in Charleston and is survived by his wife Florence daughter Betty his parents and several siblings.

Pomeroy Harry C. Delaney Rutland Baptist Church Tyler Mountain Charleston W. Va Delaney Mountain State Hospital Florence Betty W. C. Delaney Calumet Okla

Miss Nina Byers Weds William Mastern in Racine

Miss Nina Byers and Mr. William Mastern were married Saturday at the Baptist Church in Racine. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. T. Shelton with a single ring service. The bride wore a blue silk crepe street dress and sweet pea corsage. Attendants included the bride's brother Wilmer Byers of Warren and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Byers. The couple will reside in Warren, where both are employed.

Racine Nina Byers William Mastern The Baptist Church T. T. Shelton Wilmer Warren Ray Byers

Volunteer Firemen Answer Two Calls

A brush fire near the I. E. Miller residence on Grant St. and a second hillside blaze at the head of Possum Hollow, fanned by high winds, drew the Volunteer Fire Department to Middleport yesterday. NYA workers aided the fire crew.

Middleport I. E. Miller Grant St Willis Russell Possum Hollow NYA

Banker Botanist Guides Local Nature Class Hike

Hart Stanbery a local banker and amateur naturalist led a Sunday nature observers group through Beech Grove Cemetery and surrounding hills. Participants studied native wildflowers and plants including dogwood, Judas trees, buttercups, trilliums and several other species. Members listed include Alice Huber Katherine Huber Ruth Huber and Rev Ralph Kuether with dates for future hikes to be announced.

Pomeroy Hart Stanbery Beech Grove Cemetery Alice Huber Katherine Huber Ruth Huber Robert Roberts R. G. Webster Ralph Kuether Frank Carson

Traveling Books Visit Reedsville Regularly

POMEROY A H Curtis will be in Reedsville Friday this week at the school from 11 a m to 1 p m for a regular two Fridays per month book visit. Books from the Pomeroy library are available and Curtis has secured works for children and adults including Toots in School Nip and Tuck Humpy Patsy s Progress Diggin in the Yucatan Cruise of the Raider Wolfe This Side of Glory The Rains Came Dark Hazard Yang and Yin.

Pomeroy A. H. Curtis Reedsville Curtis Yucatan

Marble Tournament Winners Named Across Communities

Winners announced in marble contests include Bob Kloes first and Barbara Scholl second at Locust Street recreation center with 11 entrants. In Portland 12 entrants saw Wylie Cornell first and James Middleswart second. Long Bottom crowned Paul Lawrence first and Jack Clark second. Upcoming games are set for Rutland Harrisonville and Racine on Wednesday.

Women's Music Club Schedules Rehearsals Ahead of Concert

The Women's Music Club chorus, directed by Mrs Willis Aleshire, announces two additional rehearsals before the concert. Rehearsals set for Thursday at seven and Monday at 7 30 p m feature The River of Stars cantata and other modern American choruses.

Middleport Women's Music Club Willis Aleshire Niagara

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