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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

12

Pappy Low Popularity Reaches High in Middleport

Middleport pupil coach Pap Lewis of West Virginia comments on rising local interest as Middleport High School alumni gather for WVU ties. Ohio convention attendees include WVII officials and Charleston alumni, with a focus on football and school pride amid injury concerns.

Mildleport John Pare Nomespun WVU Siddieport High School Bucktown West Vite Nln Morgantown Middleport High Lewis Hua West Virginia Fon Middleport Tolgiman Charleston Ralph WVII George Hicks Emerson Weil Deaver Wecek A Thoma Jack Svern Jack Thom Au Bob. Hysell Charles Neth Nesseltod Pomeroy Ray VasCconsy Hee Evelyn Pieks Pomeroy Siuren Joe Morone Som Belle Griffith Mattehow Goléy Krackenberger

Pomeroy Family cation Topic at Federated Church meeting

The Federated Church Circle met at the church for an evening program led by Miss Elizabeth Fick on common vocation in the family. Members and guests discussed plans for the district school of instruction to be held in Nelsonville, with Mrs. Howard Hysell appointed as delegate.

Pomeroy Elizabeth Fick Paul McBride Meg Wen i Gibbs James Gilbert Dorsey Howard Hysell Nelsonville White Dove ‘Council Pocahontas Edward Poccahontas Mill Street Bonnie Sue Gin Mertek Delbert Deb) Becker Roupair Jonny Cage Ford G. Hune A.jry Mayer Imong Ana Hag O Pomenoy Bech Tewlbury Tlt Ers Mill St Middleport Ralph Davis Toeatyn Stansary Vinton Non Seth Hart Ung Middleport High Bomouth School Mis Don Mickets Lancaster Raisieg Dewert

Local society notes celebrate weddings and gatherings

Mrs. George Mckenzie of Union Ave wed William D. Clonch on Sunday morning August 14 in a double ring ceremony at Hotson Church of Christ. The bride wore a two tone blue street length dress from Spencer's Market. Numerous relatives and guests from Columbus Toledo and Troy attended and shared visits.

Eorge Mckenzie Union Ave William D. Clonch William Clonch C. H. Cari Hotson Church of Christ Spencer's Market Wlain St Clendh Columbus Louis Reibel Harry Allison Ralph Dennis Snn Sidney’ Spencer Donald Roger Spencer Troy Sheafers Peter Blaine

Married Sunday Tomeroy Mies and Katoeen McKenzie

A brief society note announces the marriage of Tomeroy Mies and Katoeen McKenzie on Sunday, with details indicating they are the daughter of Mr and Mrs. in attendance.

Sunday Tomeroy Mies, Katoeen Os McKenzie Mr. and

No Emergency Squad At Fair Fomero y

Pomeroy county group cancels emergency squad at the fair while selling popcorn for a fundraiser. Members refuse to attend full time, citing exclusive selling rights and other concerns. The event includes a bulletin board notes burning with Rev Paul Albertson speaking at Reno Church of Christ gathering.

Paul Albertson Reno

Births and local happenings at Holzer Hospital and area

A baby boy named Mark Ferrell was born Saturday August 13 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis with grandparents Frankerrell Cameron WV and Herman Krinke Bridgeport OH. Stephen Krinke, four and a half, is another son. In Middleport, a bank temporarily closed for fair activities. Grandparents Edward Miller Letart Falls and Clara Wildermuth are noted.

Holzer Hosptal Gal Lipolis Frankerrell Cameron W.va Herman Krinke Bridgeport Ohio Mark Ferrell Krinke Nave Stephen Inkesig Hig

Me County Land Transfers Prompt Local Notes

The Me County land transfer list shows multiple parcels and deed changes including 138 acres to Grueser and Grueser and 29 notes in Sutton Township. Transfers involve residents such as Carl O Miller, Maxine Mater, Elmer G Sayre Jr, Ruth Sayre, and Kathryn Hysell among others. An emergency squad aided Mrs Vernon Little after a medical call at Happy Hollow.

Kay Elizabeth Robinson James Frederick Hysell F. M. Cluft Rylland ‘Townshien H. Prait Blanche Prait Carl O' Miller Maxine Mater Richard Grueser Tense Grueser Tle Sayre Baar I Sayre Bagari Weary E. Crouch Shirier Ann’ Grouch Sanchary Township Charles “Hysell Kathryn Hiysell Elmer G. Sayre, Jr Ruth Save Afiddleworthy Profite Lillian Prof Souad Middleport Happy [Hollow Vernon Little

Local residents host visitors at Evergreen Church area

Mrs Roy Brickles of Gold Ridge entertained friends during a week long visit with Mr and Mrs Brickles. Rev Farley pastor of Evergreen Church at New Albany was noted as former pastor of Carleton Church.

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Pappy Meigs General Hospital ABC Becky N. 2Nd H. J. Hysell Furniture Society Vomeroy Pei Liberty Theatre Frank Lovejoy Worrest Tucker Happy Cobblers W. Vo Murphy Walter Brennan Felix the Cat Pomeroy Bend Theatres Meig Temple William Campbell Robert Campbell Marian Kas Seminole Apri George Montgomery Karen Booth William Paweett Citizens National Bank Karr & van Zandt Pittsburgh Simon's Market Pomeroy, Ohio Elberfelds Axminster Rugs PORCH Norwalk FBI McMaster Home. & Furniture Company Bradley Orson Ceat Mercedes Condon Pomeroy Moore
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