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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

3

Middleport Labor Day Parade and Fireworks Set

Fireworks display and parade mark Labor Day in Middleport with a 10am Little Championship at the Ohio Valley Bend field and a 1:45pm football stadium performance. The event features Middleport Fire Department, the Marching Band, West Virginia Guard unit truck, and floats from local organizations including the Lumber Company and Athletic Association. Admission charges apply for the afternoon program with children's races and contests.

Ohio Valley ‘Bend Mid. Alegent Midaieport West Viteini State Guard

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges List

Admitted patients include Mrs. James Smith. Mrs. Virgil Atkins of Harrisonville. Arlin Radekin. Carpenter. Charles McCabe. Pomeroy. Orville Allen of Pomeroy. Discharged are Mrs. Ted Reed Jr. Mrs. Mary Neutzling. Roy Smith. Roy Van Cooney. Mrs. Gene Dodson and Daughter Jan Wroten. Evelyn Fiek.

Meigs General Hospital James Smith Virgil Atkins Harrison~ville Arlin Radekin Carpenter Charles McCabe Pomeroy Orville Allen Ted Reed, Jr Mary Neutzling Roy Smith Roy van Cooney Gene Dodson Jan Wroten Evelyn Fiek

Chauncey Personalities and Visitors in Port Baley Run Tale

Chauncey residents and visitors from Dayton, Columbus, and Annapolis gathered for social events. Betty and Bill Pickens from Nelsonville hosted and were joined by Mrs Loyd, Jack, Danny, Lay, and other locals. Dauntless plans included a parade of sports figures with Danley involved and a meeting for community festivities.

Betty Pickens Bill Pickens W. Pickens Nelsonville Ton City Pickens Chauncey Borers Mr. Danley Aten Fickene Parkersoury Loyd Michael Jack Danny Lay Dayton Stith A. L Preston Stra Ton

Six To Take Draft Tests In Meigs County Announcement

The draft selective service announces dates for pre-induction physicals and examinations for men listed from Meigs County. Names include Jewish Sth, Pome art Mr, Clarence Wills Bradley, Ida Dell McDaniel, Edith Martin, James, and others. Events begin at 8 am with Cleveland and Manor areas mentioned. supporting officials and families noted.

Meigs County Tocal Selective Service Jewi Clarence Wills Bradley Pomeroy Everett Sire Willis Ida Dell McDaniel Martin James Cat Fearon Cleveland Frank John Dunlevy Thurman Sean

Local Church Notices and Schedules in Chauncey Morristown and Nearby

A garbled church notices page lists Chauncey Church Pilgrim Holiness Raymore Pidcock minister with Sunday school 9:30 worship 10 39 evangelistic service 7 prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman minister with Sunday school $30 aim worship 10 30 young people 7 pm evangelistic rice 7 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 30. Church of God Charence Way minister unified service 9 30 youth fellowship 7 pm evangelistic service 1 30 Bible study Wednesday 30 pm. Chauncey Methodist Rev Joueym Bosco minister Sunday Show 10 am Ladies Aid Thursday. Millfield Methodist M Bosco minister Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am. Sant Rider Holiness Minister Hiram Mingum Sunday school 2 pm worship Tuesday 2 pm. Church of Christ Parish Gilbert Courtney and Mr Posey ministers Courtney to speak Greens Run 9 30 am Miltely 10 30 am Posey to speak Trimbie 9 90 am Chauncey 10 30 am. No parish night service.

Chauncey Church News Pilgrim Holiness Raymore Pidcock Pam Morristown Helen Tatman Minster Church of God-Charence Way Unified Service Youth Fellowship Chauncey Methodist Joueym Bosco Ald Thursaay Millfield Gilbert “Courtney Mr Posey Courtney Greens Run Miitely Posey Trimbie Chautcey

8th District Chiefs Speak Initiation Honors Guests

Commander Henry Clatworthy introduced guests at the 8th District chiefs event. Three new members were initiated Lee Smith Russell Jones and Norman Van Meter. Home made ice cream and cakes were served by Mrs. Earl Lansbury and Ralph Martin.

Henry Clatworthy Lee Smith Russell Jones Norman van Meter Earl Lansbury Ralph Martin

Chauncey Vacation Bible School Commencement Sunday

Chauncey community Vacation Bible School program showcases student handiwork at the Church of Christ. A program and display will occur Sunday evening at 7 30 pm, with parents and the public invited to view the students work.

Chauncey Presentanso Ni.mary Church of Christ Gienee Wil Para

Mrs Omen Hosts Local Bridge Club Shine

Mrs Ruth Omen entertained her bridge club last Thursday night with Mrs Virginia Klezma taking high score, Mrs Frances Wallace second and travel, and Mrs Elizabeth Patton low score. A dessert course was served. Guests included Mrs Wallace and Mrs Jessie Fulton.

Omen Chauncey Ruth Omen Virginia Klezma Frances Wallace Elizabeth Patton Wallace Jessie Fulton

Sayers announce birth of son James Lee

Mr and Mrs David Sayers announce the birth of a son named James Lee on Aug 11. The Sayers also have a two year old son, Charles David. Grandparents include Mrs Janie Sayers and CM Keirns. Airman Sayers is stationed at Bitburg Air Base in Germany.

David Sayers Aug James Lee Sayers Charles David Gear Perents Chae Sayers Jordan Shade Janie Sayers CM. Keirns Athens Bitburg Germany

MYF Elects Chauncey Officers At Chauncey Church

The MYF group of Our Methodist Churches met Sunday night at Chauncey Methodist Church. An officers section was held and refreshments were served.

Chauncey MYF Our Methodist Churches Chauncey Methodist Church

Pomeroy to Host Free Mobile Chest X Ray Test

Mrs Dwight Wallace of the First Presbyterian Church Women urge members to get chest x rays at the mobile unit in Pomeroy this Saturday funded by the county health department. The unit offers free screening following a departmental directive. Wade Haning named executor of Herbert Hi Haning estate. Walter Burns Harris appointed administrator in Meigs County Probate Court.

Middleport Dwight Wallace Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church Pomeroy Wade Haning Herbert Hi. Haning Bedford Township Walter Burns Harris Walter F Harris Meigs County

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