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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1957

Page

6

Explorer Post Holds Court in Hemlock Grove

Explorer Post 270 held its court of honor Monday at 7 30 p m. Life Awards went to Larry Curtis Albert Curtis and David Kern. Gene Romine earned First Class. Wilber Dixon District Scout Executive and Knox Dye District Advancement Chairman presented the badges assisted by Cub Scouts Larry Reese Michael Mulford and Robert Smith of Cub Pack 260 Hemlock Grove.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grove Larry Curtis Albert Curtis David Kern Gene Romine Wilber Dixon Knox Dye Larry Reese Michael Mulford Robert Smith

Now Open for Business in Coats Center Middleport

The new Coats merchandising center at the heart of Middleport opens near Race Street offering funeral flowers along with cut and potted seasonal blooms for customers.

New Coats Merchandising Middleport Race Street

Bulk Handling Milk To Be Discussed At Meeting

Pomeroy C. E. Blakeslee announces a Monday evening meeting on production and handling of bulk milk. Topics include bulk milk tanks pipelines and developments in the bulk milk business with questions answered by Don Zehr and Ralph Porterfield.

Pomeroy C. E. Blakeslee Blakeslee Meigs County Don Zehr Extension Ralph Porterfield Ohio State University Edison Hollow Minersville Don Moore

Meigs County Agricultural Society elects officers and sets fair dates

The Meigs County Agricultural Society held its meeting in the county courthouse electing officers for 1958 Roy Holter of Pomeroy was named president and Robert G Pickett vice president Allen C Hill named secretary and Charles Radford Jr treasurer New directors Fred C Leifheit Avery Nelson Don L Betzing and Roy Holter were installed while Roger Morgan was absent The 1958 Meigs County Fair dates Aug 13 14 15 and 16 were announced for state approval A race track improvement committee including Charles Radford Jr Fred C Leifheit Avery Nelson and Don Betzing was appointed

Fred C. Leifheit Avery Nelson Don L. Betzing Roy Holter J. H. Eastman Roger Morgan Pomeroy Robert G. Pickett Allen C. Hill Charles Radford, Jr Ohio Fair Managers Association Deshler-Hilton Columbus Meigs County Ohio Department of Agriculture Holter Don Betzing

Pomeroy Woman Hosts County Demonstration Group

Mrs Dye hosted the Meigs County Ohio Home Demonstration Group at her home on November 26. President Mrs Freda Smith led the business session, then members shared a sack lunch and worked on a textiles arts and crafts project.

Pomeroy Kezah Dye Meigs County Ohio Freda Smith Murl Galaway Bertha Crippen Geneva Nolan

Family Dinner Guests From Several Areas

A Portland social note reports guests at a family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swan’s home in Portland. Attendees include Marvin Swan and son Billy from Middleport, Mrs. Clarence Price and Patsy, Ed and Lennie Swan, Effie Torrence of Long Bottom, and A. M. Deem’s family from Belpre visiting relatives in Parkersburg recently. Howard Evers back and his wife spent a day with Mrs. Eversback’s parents, the Williamses of Pomeroy. A Home Demonstration meeting is planned for Dec 10 at Mrs. Marion Furbee’s home.

Portland Harry Swan Marvin Swan Billy Middleport Clarence Price Patsy Lennie Swan Effie Torrence Long Bottom Parkersburg Howard Eversback

Chester Grange Christmas Party Planned With Gift Exchange

At the Chester Grange meeting the annual Christmas Party and a 50 cent gift exchange for men and women were announced for the next meeting on December 10. First and second degrees will be staged for candidates awaiting initiation. A District Workshop is set for December 6 at Salisbury Township Elementary School.

Pomeroy Chester Grange George Holter State Grange Salisbury Township Home Economic Committee John Newell Dale Kautz

Middleport Woodmen Branch Plans Friday Meeting

Mrs. Golda Krackemberger of the Middleport Tent Modern Woodmen of America announces a group meeting at 7 30 Friday evening in the hall with refreshments to follow.

Middleport Golda Krackemberger Modern Woodmen of America

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