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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

3

Wallace Engagement Set for Wisconsin Church Nuptials

Middleport notes announce the approaching marriage of G V Wallace Jr son of G V Wallace and Mrs Wallace Cable Wis and Middleport to Miss Millicent Skone of Cushing Wis The wedding is planned for 8 15 p m Saturday Aug 14 at the Lutheran Church in Cushing The bride is a teacher and Wallace Jr a coal business partner and Ames College student.

Middleport G. V. Wallace, Jr G. V. Wallace Cable Wis Millicent Skone Cushing Luthern Church Wallace Ames Iowa Mr. Wallace, Jr Wisconsin

Pythian Sisters Schedule Bake and Rummage Sales

Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters plan a bake sale on August 21 and a rummage sale in October. Twenty five members attended Tuesday’s Woodman Hall meeting. Next gathering will feature a potluck supper.

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Woodman Hall

Plans for Mary Shrine meeting at Mrs. Stieff's home

Plans for the next Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem meeting were made at the home of Mrs. Lillian Stieff on Wednesday evening. A Cheshire group joined the Cheshire community attendees, and Mrs. Stieff served refreshments after the business session.

Jerusalem Lillian Stieff Cheshire

PM Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Chambers Home

The PM Club met at Mrs Richard Chambers Mill Street Wednesday evening with Mrs Howard Byers assisting. After a short business session led by Mrs Chambers, games followed and refreshments were served. Prizes went to Mrs Ambrose Gibbs Mrs DaReuben Beck and Mrs James Pullen. Twelve members attended.

PM Club Richard Chambers Mill St Howard Byers Chambers Ambrose Gibbs DaReuben Beck James Pullen Chester So and Sew Howard Knight

Local Folks Visit Relatives and Guests Travel Far

Widdleport area residents host and visit family members across several towns. Ray Farmer and Bonnie of Dayton spend Sunday with Prof. and Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Stieff. Annette Carpenter returns from Pittsburgh.

Ray Farmer Noreen Egner Bonnie Dayton Farmer J. T. Lewis Lillian Stieff Arthur Howe Carpenter Pittsburgh Annette Carpenter Perry Mitch William Foss William Bolin Canton William Tad) Bolin Charles Williamson Ann Grueser Charles McMaster Gallipolis Grueser Holzer Hospital Charles T. Shumaker Gravel Hill B. L. White Charleston H. C. Chapman Huntington Charles L. Shumaker Mary Carolyn Millard Wildermuth Pearl St James Sauders John Dixon Virginia Lu Schaaf Mt. Carmel Hospital School of Nursing Columbus S. Second Ave R. C. Tuckerman Herbert Chambers Canada James Arnold, Sr Roanoke Judge Edgar Ervin Ellis Haworth Elaine Ervin Tommy and Holly Washington, D.C Boyd Dilgard Gerald Rice Napoleon Mr. Rice Joe O'Leary Cleveland John Curtis S. Third Ave Ernest Jones Jones E. R. Lama Stanley Jones Adrian LeFevre Eileen Chapman C. C. Chapman Middleport Hill Illinois

4-H Club Activities Report July Meetings and Events

The Paw Tucker Hustling Helpers, Danville Willing Workers, Keno Corn Huskers, West End Star Beginners, Rocksprings Busy Bees, Chester So and Sew, Forest Run Sunshine Stitchers, Harrisonville Honor Girls, Texas Kitchen Club, Pine Grove Kitchen Queens, Ma Tucker’s 4-H Club, Summer Stitch and Sew, Pioneer 4-H Club, and Flatwoods 4-H Club held July gatherings. Members toured camps, judged projects, planned exhibits, discussed fairs, and enjoyed meals and games under leaders including Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan and other club advisors.

Danville Everett Colwell Geneva H. Nolan Starbuck Texas Kitchen Club Anna Pullins Old Man’s Cave Pine Grove Queens Betty Mora Grange Meigs County Helen Parker

Loyal Pals Class Picnic at Roadside Park

The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ held its annual picnic at Roadside Park Tuesday evening. Guests included Miss Susie Taylor Janet Frost Mary Jane Young Ann Ieenhower and teacher Mrs Edward French with attendees Ida Casdorph president Mildred Hawley Pearl Reynolds Dulcie Young Mabel Hysell Louise McElhinny Donna Russell Alice Icenhower Rose Reynolds Frances Roush and Nina Russell.

Church of Christ Roadside Park Susie Taylor Janet Frost Mary Jane Young Ann Ieenhower Edward French Ida Casdorph Mildred Hawley Pearl Reynolds Dulcie Young Mabel Hysell Louise McElhinny Donna Russell Alice Icenhower Rose Reynolds Frances Roush Nina Russell

Mrs Boice Hospitalized at Meigs General Hospital

Mrs Lester Boice is a patient at Meigs General Hospital. She is the mother of Mrs Joe Wilson and Dr R E Boice both of New York. Dr R Boice is here.

Boice Middleport Lester Boice Meigs General Hospital Joe Wilson R. E. Boice R. Boice New York

Cheshire Families Buy Tract of Land on Gravel Hill

A trio of Cheshire families the Martins the Allen Hughes and the Edward Youngs have purchased the former Barnes property on Gravel Hill and are building brick homes. Mrs Homer Kennedy has traded her property to Frank Booth in the same Gravel Hill area. Mrs Kennedy is a former Cheshire resident.

Middleport Gravel Hill Barnes Martins Allen Hughes Edward Youngs Homer Kennedy Frank Booth Kennedy Cheshire

Pomeroy Churches Schedule Broad Pastoral Activities

Reading of church events lists worship services youth fellowships missionary displays and sermons across multiple congregations including United Methodist Naomi Baptist First Baptist Rutland Evangelical U B Carmel Morning Star Church of the Nazarene Forest Run Baptist and Christian Science Society Readings note sermons prayer meetings Bible displays and youth programs with dates and times for August and weekly activities in Pomeroy Syracuse and area.

United Methodist Theo Smith Youth Fellowship Women’s Society of Christian Service Elsie Smith Nelle Tracy Tao Naomi Baptist H. E. Harris First Baptist Pomeroy Paul W. Nye Oscar Wince, Jr Pomeroy High School Missionary Society Don Roush American Bible Society Rutland Evangelical U.B L. R. Carmichael Enterprise Dale L. VanMeter Ladies Aid Carmel Morning Star Christian Endeavor Church OF the Nazarene Syracuse Clare St. John Forest Run Baptist Church Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave

Smith Family Reunion to Be Held Aug 15

POMEROY the second annual Smith family reunion will be at the home of T E Smith Dora Bailey Run on August 15 1948. All relatives and friends are invited. A picnic dinner will be served announced by Mrs Estelle Smith.

Pomeroy Smith T. E. Smith Dora Bailey Run Estelle Smith

Vacation Planned for Imperial Electric Workers

Middleport reports Imperial Electric Company employees will take a one week vacation starting August 6 while the plant is closed for additions and improvements.

Middleport Imperial Electric Company

Pomeroy Social Notes at Wildwood Garden Club meeting

Pomeroy society notes list attendees at a Wildwood Garden Club gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Roush. The Rev. Leroy Hiett returns to the Pomeroy Circuit after the Free Methodist Conference in Mansfield. Various locals and visitors from Columbus, Charleston, Toronto, and Passaic are noted with weekend and guest activities.

Leroy Hiett Pomeroy Mansfield Saic N.J Webster Emma Webster Websters New Jersey Ira Foster Parkersburg W.va Edward Foster Barbara Roush Hattie Russell Columbus Lillian van Meter Norma Gene Donna

Heath Methodist Church Services and Vacation Announced

Middleport church notes Rev. W. B. Moore leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Four Great Forces Work on the Soul. He will be on vacation August 15 and regular services resume August 22.

Meigs County Fair Entries Open August 7 14

Entries for the Meigs County Fair to be held at Rocksprings Fairgrounds Aug 17 20 will be received at the Secretarys Office 125 Mechanic St Aug 7 14 C L Heaton announced Tickets for membership and grandstand attractions with radio stars will be on sale at the secretarys office.

Arnold Meigs County Pomeroy Rocksprings Secretary’s Mechanic St C. L. Heaton Heaton

Hayes-Young Reunion Set at Halliday School Ground

The Hayes-Young families hold their annual reunion Sunday at Halliday school ground near Harrisonville. Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew, secretary, announced the event.

Middleport Halliday Harrisonville Frank Cheesebrew

John Zerkle Buys Mrs Ward Residence on Walnut Street

Middleport reports John Zerkle has purchased the Mrs H L Ward residence on Walnut Street behind his North Third Avenue home. Mrs Ward will stay in Los Angeles where she has resided since June 1.

Middleport John Zerkle H. L. Ward Walnut St N. Third Ave

Electric Co Employes Attend Spencer Rites

Local Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company employees who attended funeral services for Earl Spencer were Raymond Hoce Eugene Norton and Leonard VanMeter. Services were held Thursday at Alfred.

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Middleport Social Notes Roscoe Meadows John Lyon Meadows Bernard Schramm Bible School Uschool Middleport Book Store Mason Bridge Seas Hopalong Cassidy Bar Tom Neal MY Dog Shep Carmen Miranda Groucho Marx Copacabana Noah Beery, Jr Prairie Chickens Anthony Quinn Liberty Theatre Ohio Johnny Mack Brown Tex Ritter Fuzzy Knight Robin Hood Monterey Gilbert Roland Evelyn Brent Dick Tracy Ralph Byrd Tarzan and the Huntress Johnny Weismuller Brenda Joyce Vext Widdleport Personals Meigs Raymond Hatton New Orleans Charlie Chan Roland Winters Mantan Moreland Sun Mon The Cary Grant Loretta Young David Niven Temple Middleport Roy Rogers Tito Guitar Jane Frazee Andy Devine Bob Nolan and Sons of Pioneers Mary Lou Robert Lowery Frankie Carle Ordh Bachelor the Bobby-Soxer Bendvue Pomeroy Devil's Canyon Allan Lane Little Beaver Ken Maynard Jungle Girl Frances Gifford Laraine Day Brian Aherne Paw Tucker Olive Orange Keno Corn Huskers 4-H Club Eugene Ritchie West End Ronald Nelson Bill Perry Busy Bees Rocksprings School Forest Run Sunshine Stitcher Irene Grueser Sharon Atkins Ma Tucker Alfred Grange Hall Alfred Pioneer 4-H Club Patty Ann Wallace Barbara Ann Sisson Darlene Smith Flatwoods 4-H Club Lillian White Geneva Nolan Church News of Watson Watson's Pomeroy Ohio Pomeroy Social Notes Rev. Hiett Pomeroy Personals Robert Nelson Susan Becky Robbie Toronto Aaron Kelton George Webster Grace Ellen Pas Carl Baer Armando Baer J. W. Weatherby Marcus Massie Wanda Lee Ed Stark R. L. Jacobs Frank Johnston Elbert Robinson Frank Will June Sayre Lake Hope Zaleski Bobby Norris Middleport Church News Hayes-Young Mrs. Ward Money Tal Oy Duquesne Faye Duquesne Brewing Company Pittsburgh, PA Alina Athens, Ohto
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