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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1952

Page

5

Pomeroy Jaycees plan county Christmas decoration contest

Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a county wide home decoration contest with cash prizes of 25 10 and 5 dollars for top homes. Interior decorations must be visible from outside. Entries due by midnight December 22 with judging after 6 pm on December 23.

Pomeroy Meigs County Middleport Follrod Virgil V. Brown Vernon Weber Howard Mullen Kautz Charles Beer

Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH

An advertising message touts a product for loose false teeth reducing worry and embarrassment. It claims soothing gums and relief from looseness, with a call to buy at any drug store. The copy uses exaggerated claims and nonsensical phrases.

Shade family gathering over Thanksgiving in Shade

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hooper and son David of Pontiac Michigan visited Fred and family in Shade. A large Thanksgiving dinner brought together many Hooper Pedigo Hooper and Malloy relatives plus area friends. Pvt Norman Fulton transferred to Atlanta from Aberdeen proving grounds and clocks from England were gifted by Sgt John Matson.

Shade Ben Hooper David Pontiac Mich Dale Kirkpatrick Ansted W. Va Ed Fisher Columbus Charles Bobo George Malloy Zanesville Raymond Follrod George Fulton Hubert Fulton Johnny Jackie Mildred Fulton Athens Shade School Clyde Smith Wayne Harris James Hooper Pearl Douglass John Robinson Vic Stover Ralph Guthrie Woodruff Gordon Ruth Sam Jeffers Leonard Martin Norman H. Fulton Aberdeen Proving Grounds Atlanta Clyde Pratt Freda Matson John Matson England Germany Noel Sinclair Homer Stanley Lortha Matherfy John and Millfield

Probate Notice in Athens Ohio Court Case 23371

Legal notice lists William O. Rowland administrator of Joseph S. Marshall estate suing for sale of undivided 5 ninths interest in property described as part of Inlet 26. Defendants named include Mary Ehrhart and others across Illinois Michigan Tennessee and California. Answer due by January 3.

Athens Cou Ohio William 0. Rowland Joseph S. Marshall Matilda Wires Mary Ehrhart Virginia Illiennne Illinois William Marshall Mary Bee Roselawn Michigan Everett Carnes Cartersville Melvin E. Funkhouser Whittington Martin E. Leot Med A.P.O San Prgacioe California Arthur E. Place A. F. Ane St Stewart Base Tennessee Lucille F. Fitzsimmons Marshall Drive Orville Bardin Third Street Rowland

Class Annual Bazaar Set for Friday at United Methodist Church

Members of the J.C.F. class of the United Methodist Church finalize preparations for their annual bazaar to be held Friday at the church. The sale will feature needlework baked goods and candy, the WSCS parcel post booth, and Youth Fellowship nylon flowers.

Pomeroy J.C.F United Methodist Church WSCS Youth Fellowship

Thanksgiving Visitors Spread Across Local Homes

Thanksgiving Day brought many visitors to the area from Pomeroy Dayton McArthur Logan and Union. Families including South Hart Arbelle Beitelschies and McClellan hosted relatives while Ollie Hillyer and Nancy Smith visited in hospital. The Ladies Club gathered at the schoolhouse for a pot luck supper with attendees such as Violet Sharpe and Evelyn Smather.

Elmer Beitelschies Russel McClellan Pfe Eugene Hunter Dewny Hunter Elmer Bright Pleasantville Norvay South Donald Ritchie Roy Holsington Union Ollie Hillyer Virginia Mitchell Inez Hunter W'Ida Sharpe Evelyn Smather Helen Hart Mary Arbelle Gladys McClellan Susan South

Coolville Distracts with Repairs and Holiday Plans

Ice caused minor accidents as four buses were repaired and schools closed for a day. Junior class play rehearsals, a Carthage Troy High party, and church services outline a busy Coolville area week ahead with cantata plans and notable visitors from Salem and Granville.

Coolville Dollie Enevoldsen Igenue Senate

Middleport Band Elects Officers For Upcoming Year

The Middleport High School Band has elected Charlene Dillard as president, Terry Gallagher as vice president, Nancy Hartley as treasurer, and Riley as secretary. Robert Franklin Ginther will continue as director. Two major concerts are planned, including participation in the Cen Ca Festival and the annual spring concert, with new band uniforms funded by a recent drive.

Middleport New Charlene Dillard Ace Terry Gallagher Sopa Nancy Hartley Riley Secre Tend Fo Robert Franklin Ginther

Help Wanted Teachers For Next Ten Years

Civic leaders and educators will meet in Columbus for a statewide conference on staffing schools. The Ohio Education Association invites applications as 55 000 more trained teachers are needed in the next decade. Sylvan Todd of Lakewood chairs the DEA commission on teacher education and professional standards, outlining steps for competent instructors.

Columbus Ohio Education Association Sylvan Todd Lakewood DEA Commission On Teacher Education and Professional Standards

Bake Sale Announcement By WSCS At Quality Meat Market

Members of the WSCS of the Methodist Church announce a bake sale Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Quality Meat Market on East Main Street. An assortment of baked goods will be available and orders will be taken early. Local residents report holiday visits and family news from Woodsfield Columbus Zanesville Newark and other towns. Public school did not hold sessions Tuesday due to Monday night snow delaying buses.

Corning WSCS Methodist Church E. Main St J. W. Richardson Woodsfield Columbus Nellie Kinder Zanesville John Weiland Newark Sylvia Weaver Bill Pompey Good Samaritan Hospital Hannah Rodgers Mike Pompey Pompeys Billy

Rutland Social Notes Highlight Local Church and Visits

Rutland social notes report Mrs. Ethel Nelson hosting friends for hymns led by Rev. Robert Pertell of Bradbury. Guests include Hysells Braleys Thomases Barker and others. Several locals visit relatives, recoveries noted, and troop members return home for Christmas.

Clarence Chase WSCS William Larkin East Africa Indiantown Gap Francis Larkin Blaine Giles Larkin John Larkin Howard Vanmeter North Ridgeville Clarence Price Virginia McCarry Nitro Pearl Little Meigs General Hospital Patty Pierce Ooretta Weaver Keith Mona Columbus Richard Rupe Pomeroy Mr. Rupe Lewis Rupe Alma Rupe Tom Price

Tomb of Iman Riza Shrines in Meshed Open to Outsiders

As recently as 30 years ago the tomb of Iman Riza in Meshed Iran, a renowned mosque shrine famed for Persian architecture and decorated clay tiles, could be entered by outsiders only at the risk of death.

Iman Riza Iran Meshed

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