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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

2

Florist Norma Goodwin Poms display of Pomeroy game scene

Norma Goodwin florist fronts Second St. window with a mini gridiron scene for the Pomeroy Panthers vs Middleport Yellow Jackets. Pipe cleaner players chrysanthemums streamers and football trophies create the upset tie 13 13 display assisted by Mary Goodwin Bartels and Tracy Goodwin of Cincinnati.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Yellow Jackets Norma Goodwin Florist Second St Goodwin Mary Goodwin Bartels Tracy Goodwin Cincinnati Pomeroy High School William Bartels Tracy, Olan David Goodwin

Middleport church services and schedules

Middleport churches list morning worship times, Sunday school hours, and sermon topics for Heath Methodist First Baptist First Presbyterian Syracuse Presbyterian. The note notes World Mission Sunday at First Baptist and a repaired Syracuse Presbyterian building ready for services with a 7:30 p.m. service led by Dr. Homer G. McMillen.

Heath Methodist W. B. Moore First Baptist Charles M. Pomeroy World Mission Junior Society Baptist Youth Fellowship First Presbyterian Homer G. McMillen Syracuse Presbyterian the Seven Gates To Heaven

Chief Finds Rabbit Close To Home

Chief of Police Walter E. Wolfe bagged a plump rabbit near his home Wednesday. He spotted the rabbit by a holly tree in his yard at 4:30 p.m. After borrowing his gun and returning, the animal lingered long enough for a successful shot.

Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe

Installation of Evangeline Chapter lights up Masonic Temple

More than 100 Eastern Star members attended the installation of Evangeline Chapter at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Lillian Stieff was installed as worthy matron with a full slate of installing officers and star points. Guests included chapters from Massillon Eu ora Nelsonville Harrisonville Racine Pomeroy and Columbus bound for a joint meeting next January.

Middleport Eastern Star Evangeline Chapter Masonic Temple Lillian Stieff L. E. Burford W. M M. L. French Harry Houdashelt Evelyn Lewis H. M. Cross Griff Russell Stieff Stewart Hawkins W. P Leo Kennedy A. M George Meinhart A. P Willis Anthony Kalad Hindy C. P. Gallagher A. C Dea Hayes Jack Terry Jean Bennett Cassam Hindy Adah Freddie Houdashelt Ruth Charles Murray Esther Charles Bennett Martha Frank Cheesebrew Electa Downing Roush Warder C. H. Church Miss Bennett Cross Dorothy Chase Paul Winn Edith Hutsinpillar District 24 John Hawkins, Jr C. W. Swisher Dan Price Leo Vaughan Massillon Euora Nelsonville Harrisonville Racine Pomeroy

Bridal Shower Shower Theme Noted At Middleport

A green and white umbrella with streamers and favors set the shower theme hosted by Mrs. Paul Clifford and Mrs. George Anderson for Mrs. Carl Jones the bride formerly Colleen Waddell. Numerous guests gathered in a social event featuring mint filled umbrella favors with the salad course.

Middleport Paul Clifford George Anderson Carl Jones Jones Colleen Waddell Max Sanborn C. H. Wise Jr James Arnold W.H. Juhling E. Tuckerman Earl Roush Clyde Ingles Clifford Kincaid L. R. Wiley C. E. Meadows D. C. Miller F. M. Cluff Enzo Barsotti James Ashley Orville Bratton Roscoe Meadows Char= Perrin Jeannette Wadell Bess Sanborn Frances Pickens Jean Ashley Gerry Pullen Jean Clark Mary Root Polly Karr Helena Clifford Margaret Clifford Marilyn Knopp Dorothy Don Duffield Iris Palmer Mary Louise Thomas Joan Gilmore Michael Clifford Beverly Perrin

WCTU Meeting Set At Pearl Graves Home

Middleport announces a WCTU gathering this Friday evening at Mrs. Pearl Graves on Pearl Street. The organization is led by president Miss Margaret Sauer.

Middleport WCTU Pearl Graves Pearl St Margaret Sauer

Doyle Town Couple Guests of Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Russell of Doyle Town Pennsylvania visit Mr and Mrs Paul Davis and son Wayne Everett. The men served together in the armed forces. Mr and Mrs Fred Burney recently wed at Pome Roy will depart early.

Russell Doyle Town Paul Davis Wayne Everett Fred Burney Pomeroy

Land Sales Are Brisk in Meigs County Transfers

Meigs County land transfers stayed brisk over the past year says Recorder Jack Thomas marking his first year in office. Recent deeds include Yorke to Welch for 94 acres in Columbia and Radford to Radford for 15 acres in Chester among others in Salisbury Rutland and Lebanon.

Pomeroy Meigs County Jack Thomas Thomas William Millie Yorke Melvin Evelyn Welch Columbia Ellen Radford David Radford Chester Otis K Lelitha Casto Charles Lorena Butcher Lebanon Marjorie Nelson Ada Stone Salisbury Carl H Mary Beane Taylor A Cora FE. Moore Columbia-Rutland Robert R. Howett John Howett Virginia M. Roberts Faye Clarence F. Palmer Frederick H. George Rutland Charles Russell Sheriff Claranda Burgess O. R. Hunsicker Middleport Harley Grace Carr Armett and Ora Sheets Rutland Two Charles and Virgie Allen Shirley Ellen Horner Malcolm Mildred Ingram Geoglein Coal Co H. D Charles, Avery and Albert

Brother Dies In Crash

Roy Lee Yates was killed in an automobile accident on Route 52 when blinded by lights. He was a World War II veteran with five years in the Army. Surviving are his wife Lucy a son Jimmy his father Edward Yates five brothers and four sisters. Mrs H H Kitchen attended the funeral in Manchester and returned home with Eldon Yates of Dayton.

Pomeroy H. H. Kitchen Roy Lee Yates Manchester Eldon Yates Dayton Roy Yates South Pacific Lucy Jimmy Edward Yates

Bachtel Says Thanks At School Assembly

Middleport High School held an assembly this week as retiring coach Forrest Bachtel thanked students, squad members, and faculty for their cooperation during his tenure. He urged continued support for assistant coach Don McKenzie who oversees the basketball program. A motion picture about Andrew Jackson titled Old Hickory was shown.

Middleport Middleport High School Forrest Bachtel Don McKenzie Old Hickory Andrew Jackson

Ex-Resident Samuel D. Lyman Dies in Columbus Rites

Samuel D. Lyman, former Pomeroy resident and Columbus policeman, died Wednesday morning Nov 30 in Columbus. His wife Mittie Hysell and a sister of Bertha Pownall died 14 years ago. Burial services are set for Saturday afternoon.

Pomeroy Samuel D. Lyman Columbus Mittie Hysell Bertha Pownall Lyman Hal Lyman

Daughter Is Injured In Automobile Wreck

Mr and Mrs Charles Walters travel to Grayson Kentucky after their daughter Nellie Walters a Kentucky Christian College student is injured in a car wreck. She is treated in Covington hospital and later taken to Ashland for care. doctors say injuries are not serious.

Middleport Charles Walters Grayson Nellie Walters Kentucky Christian College Covington Ashland

Hospital Notes from MIDDLEPORT

Mrs Burl Wolfe and daughter Rhonda Roberta returned to their Mill St apartment from Meigs General Hospital where the baby was born. Max Sanborn is a medical patient at Meigs General Hospital being treated for a jaw infection. Mrs Sanborn is with him. Mrs Joe Mace, who broke her hip in a fall on S Fourth Ave, is a patient at Meigs General Hospital in serious condition Thursday night.

Middleport Burl Wolfe Rhonda Roberta Mill St Meigs General Hospital Max Sanborn Sanborn Joe Mace S. Fourth Ave

Mrs Frank Fugate Returns From Cincinnati Visit

Mrs Frank Fugate has returned from Cincinnati where she visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Stoecker. The Stoeckers are mentioned in the note with their son. Illinois peaches are referenced with a figure of 4 000 000 trees in the state.

State of Ilinois

New Executive Speaks to Cub Scout Troop in Middleport

Don Wilson of Marietta, new field executive, visited the Heath Methodist Church Cub Scout Troop. Cub Scoutmaster Robert Coats led the program with den mothers Mrs. Delbert Rice and Mrs. Walter Crooks. A film Cub Scouts in the Home and safety displays were shown. The event featured opening prayer by W. B. Moore and a patriotic opening with the Cubs. Members of the refreshment committee included Mrs. Chester Erwin and others. A pack committee meeting is planned for Monday evening.

Middleport Don Wison Marietta New Heath Methodist Church Robert Coats Wilson Den 1 Delbert Rice Den Walter Crooks W. B. Moore Cedric Clark Cubs Chester Erwin Ira Butcher L. W. McComas W. K. Beaver

Church News Of Pomeroy Highlights Local Services

Local churches list weekly schedules with ministers, worship times, and activities. Included are United Methodist Lewis C Berger Grace Episcopal Christian Science United Brethren Circuit events and revival notices across Letart Falls and Mt Herman.

United Methodist Lewis C. Berger Church Board of Education Grace Episcopal K. CC Wilson Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave United Brethren Circuit W. D. Thoma Mt. Herman Christian Endeavor Ruth Ensminger Thursa Case Chapel Letart Falls

Pomeroy CES Chapter Meeting and Potluck

Pomeroy Chapter CES will meet next Tuesday at 7 45 p m Officers will be installed All chapters invited A potluck dinner at 6 30 p m for Pomeroy Chapter members only

Pomeroy — Pomeroy CES Pomeroy Chapter

Dow Couple Observe 56th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dow celebrated their 56th anniversary at home on Rose Hill on Wednesday November 30. Dow, a former carpenter contractor, still works for Ebersbachs. They have two children, Mrs. Ross Francis of Newark Ohio and Manning Dow of New York.

Pomeroy Charles Dow Rose Hill Dow Ebersbachs Ross Francis Newark Ohio Manning Dow New York

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Mentioned in Local Notices

Thanksgiving guests for Mr. and Mrs. James Fugate included Mr. and Mrs. George Meinhart their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. William Warner and Mrs. Meinhart s mother Mrs. Effie Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Marion McGuire of Mingo Junction recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hysell.

James Fugate George Meinhart William Warner Meinhart Effie Wise Marion McGuire Mingo Junction Homer Hysell

Child To Leave Hospital

Valerie Jo Pomeroy, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gilmore, will leave St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg this week. Born six weeks ago she weighed four and a half pounds at birth and has been in an incubator. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Fred Shumway and Mrs Minnie Gilmore.

Pomeroy Valerie Jo John Gilmore Doris Shumway St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Gilmores Fred Shumway Minnie Gilmore

Emancipation Deeds Found in Meigs County Courthouse

Meigs County records reveal two 1844 emancipation deeds found by deputy registrar Mrs. George Meinhart. One describes a slave named Tom, called Tom McCown of Johnson County, freed by Mary McCown, aged about 53. The other deed records a woman and her children born free in the same year.

Mrs. Irene Kanouse, 71, Dies at Meigs General

Mrs Irene Kanouse age 71 died at Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy after weeks as a patient. Funeral services Saturday 2 PM at Rawlings Coats funeral home with Rev W B Moore of Heath Methodist Church officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. She was widow of Frank Kanouse who died in 1943 and is survived by son Fred Kanouse two sisters Mrs Rose Davis and Mrs Mary Thomas two brothers John and James Dobbin. She recently bought the former Hunker property on S Second Ave remodeling into two apartments and had moved there shortly before a heart attack.

Middleport Irene Kanouse Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Rawlings-Coats W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Church Riverview Fred Kanouse Ashland Rose Davis Ironton Mary Thomas Miami Fla John James Dobbin Jackson Ohio Kanouse S. Second Ave Nora Roup Fourth St

Frank Hood Rites Planned

Funeral services for Frank Hood aged 57 who died at his Minersville home will be held at Trevey-Finsterwald funeral home Saturday at 2 PM. Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Ruth Shoemaker Hood a daughter Mildred Eddy and four sons Joseph Carl Franklin Eugene. three sisters and three brothers and 11 grandchildren.

Joseph Fort Riley Kans Carl Leavittsburg Ohio Franklin Newport Eugene Philadelphia Nease Pomeroy Thenien Ohlinger Dayton R. A. Thompson Pittsburgh George I Charleston W. Va Clifford Chillicothe Edward

Local Police Leaders Meet at Athens Fraternal Dinner

Walter E. Wolfe patrolman Harold Duckworth and Mayor Sidney Spencer attended the Fraternal Order of Police dinner in Athens. Gallipolis Chief of Police Chester Leaper, Middleport Chief C. E. Parker, who presided as FOP president, also joined the event with Gallia and Meigs officers in attendance.

Gallia Meigs Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe Harold Duckworth Sidney Spencer Fraternal Order of Police Athens Chester Leaper Gallipolis C. E. Parker Middleport

Pomeroy Band Boosters Host Church Party

The Sacred Heart Church recreation room hosted a Pomeroy Band Boosters event attended by 250 people. Philip Meier led the gathering with W P Lochary and Rev Father William Riley assisting. prizes from merchants supported band supply purchases.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Band Sacred Heart Church Philip Meier W. P. Lochary William Riley Elmer Killinger W. A. Drake Woodgerd Theodore Beegle Ways and Means Joe Raub Meier

Partition suit filed in common pleas court

Abner C. Stout sues Nettie Heaton and others seeking partition of real estate in a common pleas court suit filed Thursday. The action names the parties and addresses the division of property stakes.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Abner C. Stout Nettie Heaton Et al

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middleport Churches Chief Rabbit Wonder Books Bobbsey Twins Middleport Book Store Middleport Social Notes R. Young David Jackson Harry Hill Rhode Island Lawrence Reeds Front St U.S. Navy O. L. Roush Ray Cunningham Harry Brooks J. E. Carson Bucyrus Wayne Gibbons Mrs. Gibbons Holzer Hospital Mrs Maiden Papoose Bachtel Church News of Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Frank Hood Liberty Theatre Belle Starr Randolph Scott Gene Tierney Dana Andrews John Shepard THE Rangers Jimmie Wakely Cannonball Taylor Batman and Robin Tom Neal Royal Winton China Gonda Taber Kris Kringle Silver Bridge Kanauge Brothers IN the Saddle Zane Grey Tim Holt Clay Pigeon Bill Williams Barbara Hale Sun Mon Task Force Gary Cooper Jane Wyatt Temple Middleport Santa FE Allan Lane Bendvue Pioneer Justice Lash Larue Rusty Saves Ted Donaldson Gloria Henry Rusty, the Dog Don Haggerty House Peters, Jr MY Gal Sal This Manhattan Court & Second Sts Pomeroy, Ohio
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