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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
11
Admitted Harold Long of Middleport Jennifer Blakeslee of Pomeroy John Wilson of Richland Va Barbara Frye of Middleport. Dismissed Edgar Greenlee Flora Long Mrs William Wamsley and daughter.
Julia Ann Fisher, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Fisher of Hebron, was christened Sunday at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Fr John Turel officiating. Godparents were Mrs Paul Huston and Ted Beegle Jr. A dinner followed hosted by Mr and Mrs Theodore Beegel Sr. Attendees included the Tur el family and several Fisher and Huston relatives. Joppa also announces a homecoming Sunday at the Joppa Methodist Church.
The Brannon Reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harold Brannon and daughter. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Hill and Linda Mansfield. Mr and Mrs Bob Sanders and Debbie. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Brannon and Paul. Al Hudkins. Ruby Romine. Marie Smith Spencer West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Chester Folan West Caroltoa. Fannie Adams. Carl Miller and family Athens. Becky Folan. Wesley Arbaugh. Lola Griffin. Bill Holetin. Mrs Adams stayed a few days and Mrs Folan will remain indefinitely.
Mr and Mrs G O Schmoll of Pearl Street Middleport celebrate 50 years married August 23 1913 with an open house from 2 to 4 pm Sunday in the social rooms of Federated Church Pomeroy. Hostesses will be the church women. They are parents of Robert of Middleport and grandparents of Janis Jimmy and Bobby.
Baptist Church Booster Sunday School class met at Mrs. Maggie Shain's home with devotions by Mrs. Helen Simpson. Readings focused on the theme Life's True Values. Refreshments were served. September gathering planned at Mrs. Marjorie Grimm's home.
POMEROY The annual picnic of the Past Officers of Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Toney Ravenswood West Virginia Attending were Mr and Mrs John Idle and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Wingett Mrs Ann Coe Mrs Naomi Brinker Mr and Mrs Will iam Stewart Mrs Gretta Simpson Mrs Ruth Barnitz Mrs Hazel Cleland Mrs Cora Webb Mr and Mrs Dale Hill and Mrs Bernice Carpenter
Meigs General records Mrs. Helen Batey of Milport in patient notes from Meigs General Hospital.
D of A members planned a layette shower honoring Eleanor Leonard at the next meeting of the Chester Council Daughters of America. Kate Hayman attends the state council session in Columbus. Eva Bailey is ill. Myrtle Walker received a past councilor's pin from Nevada Beaver. The traveling prize went to Mary Parker. Mr and Mrs Bert Grimm visited the Russell Grimm home in St Clairsville. Ted Beegle Jr of Indianapolis was weekend guest of his parents in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs John Fisher returned to Hebron after the birth of Julia Ann at Holzer Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Richard Koehler and family return to Columbus after visiting Mrs R S Lansbury and Miss Sally Schaaf Betty Lynn remains for longer visit. Mr and Mrs John Fultz and children Anita and Marc return from New England trip. Mrs Sadie Smart and Mrs Bessie Wendling of Marion visit the Smarts. Mrs George Siddall and children of Plattsburg and Melanie and Linda Hackett visit Rev and Mrs Siddall and stay a week. Mrs Siddall and children visit Mr and Mrs Smart. Mrs Hazel Glendenning of Cleveland and Mrs Hope Parker of Tampa visit brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Dwight Wallace. Jeffrey Durst returns from Akron visit. Pat and Barbara Archer return from Cleveland. Miss Sharon Pickens resigns as Middleport High School secretary. Mrs Gerald Anthony fills in temporarily.
Mrs. Lovina Braley and Mrs. Bertha Archer hosted a picnic for Electa Circle members of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society at the Middleport First Baptist Church. Guests included Mrs. Lillian McGhee Iva Turner Jennie Kauff Pau line Hoffman Willis Anthony Richard Hovat ter and Joe Wilson. Plans were made to contribute pencils and used clothing to the Sanborn project. Visions and Promises was the devotions theme led by Mrs. Hovatter. Ice cream for Meigs County infirmary residents was acknowledged by matron Mrs. Mildred Jacobs.
Pomeroy residents file two suits in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Howard W. Thoma Jr of Pomeroy Route 1 sues Northwest Excavating Co of Charleston WV for 346.75 alleged wages due. Clarence William Andrews of Pomeroy files for divorce from Nina Andrews citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
The Pomeroy fire department plans a Labor Day celebration featuring the Hoxie Brothers three ring circus on Mechanic St with shows at 2 and 8 p.m. A parade starts at 10 a.m. from Pomeroy High School. Proceeds fund new radio equipment. advance ticket sales benefit the emergency squad and firemen.
Middleport First Baptist Church Love Joy Circle discussed the role of women in missionary work led by Mrs. Richard Owen. Devotions by Mrs. E L Hughes. planned projects include visiting shut ins White Cross and school lunch. Refreshments served by Mrs. Clifford Rhodes Mrs. John Seines and Mrs. Smart. In Pomeroy a Red Cross bloodmobile visits Junior High Monday noon to 6 pm under Dr B J Allison with Mary Hamm in clerical charge. quota 100 pints.
Mrs. Milton Roush hosted the Evangeline Missionary Society of the Pomeroy Church of Christ. Mrs. Leo Bryan led a devotional period and Mrs. Orville Well read an article on Bill Walker, a missionary in Japan. Prizes went to Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Leifheit, and Mrs. Bryan. Hostess served refreshments. guest Mrs. Albert Fields attended.
The Peach Festival kicks off with a parade from New Haven to Mason on Saturday at 2 p.m. About 19 float entries join other features. Sunday evening at Mason the village green will host a musical program by Mrs. Lucille Swackhammer.
Grandma Gatewood, aged traveler from Dun cannon Pa, completed a 900 mile solo trek in 68 days along parts of the Appalachian Trail. The trip renewed old friendships formed on prior journeys and ended six miles from the highway when rain began. A family gave her a ride to Atlanta before she returned to Cheshire.
Celebration plans emerge for the Mason New Haven region to observe the West Virginia Centennial with a community event. Organizers outline activities and involvement across local groups and officials.
A community medical ad urges readers to obtain regular checkups from their family physician and highlights readiness to contribute to public health with high quality prescription service.
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