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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1954
Page
13
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a public address by J Minor at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Watchtower Study will be held Sunday at 1 p.m.
A two hour and 45 minute search for 5 year old David Michaels ended at 4 15 p m Friday when Pomeroy police and emergency squad found him lying on a truck drive shaft between Lohn Produce Company and Genheimer Lumber Mill on Mechanic Street. He had run from his mother after nearly being struck by cars on West Second Street near the Kroger and Pomeroy Motor Company lots. The motorist who helped, Judge Harmon O'Brien, brought the boy home to inform Mrs. Michaels.
Capt Glenna Rummell, returned Salvation Army missionary to India, spoke to the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the United Methodist Church. She displayed items from India while Miss Lucy Gibbs led devotions and Mrs C F Tompkins presided. Hostesses included Miss Nelle Bing and others.
The annual Pomeroy W C T U picnic will be held at the Genheimer home 208 Mulberry Ave Tuesday at 5 p.m. Members should bring discarded hose to be used in rug making and the crusade budget will be received during the evening.
The Roberta Circle of District 25 Eastern Star will meet at Max burn on Thursday with Aurelius Chapter as hostesses. A noon potluck lunch will be served. attendees should bring town table service. A Winding Trail Garden Club picnic was held at Bailey's Lake with Mrs. Margaret Williams and Miss Lila Sue Terrell as guests and a yearbook committee appointed.
In appreciation of Federated Church choir services, Herman and 113 Pleasant Ridge resident Mrs Werry hosted a fish fry after Thursday evening services. Choir president Ben Neutzling thanked hosts and helpers as 21 members attended with several unable to attend. Separately Mrs Glenn Dill hosted past councilors Theodorus Council Daughters of America with 21 members attending and prizes awarded.
Racine PTA finalizes an ice cream social and auction for August 28 beside Racine Home Bank. Volunteers may donate items by contacting Mrs. Virginia Roush or John Arnot. Proceeds aim to clear debt on lunchroom equipment before school opens.
Miss Elizabeth Fick entertained members of the Tri-City Sewing Club at her W Main Street home Thursday evening. She served a dessert course after gifts were exchanged with attendees including Mrs. Robert Rawlings Mrs. Russell Wilson Mrs. James Simpson Mrs. Millard Wildermuth Mrs. Robert Roberts Mrs. Adolph Grueser Jr. Mrs. Sidney Spencer Mrs. Harlan Wehrung Mrs. Hiram Fisher and Mrs. Bradford Maag.
Twenty two FHA girls displayed school and street dresses sport outfits and dress up outfits at the Meigs Junior Fair style show and elimination contest held at Meigs County Junior High. FHA adviser Mrs Delmar Hamm announced today the ten who will model August 21 at the grandstand.
The article notes girls including Berry and Claudia Shields with sport garments and others such as Gayle Smith Wanda Cozart Barbara Sayre Avis Theiss Isabel Johnston and Shirley Ward. Those whose garments were graded A by judges will participate in the Junior Fair Style Revue at the Fair per Mrs Hamm.
Ad from the Sunday Messenger dated August 15, 1954. Promotional content likely features local business notices and specials typical of a midcentury newspaper classified page. The fragment provides a glimpse of period commerce and dated layout without full product details.
The Daughters of America council will meet Monday evening at the 100 Hall. Initiation will be held and all officers and members are to attend.
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