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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1955

Page

2

Buckeyes Banquet Talk Highlights Character in Football

Somerut ace, assistant coach and scout at Ohio State, spoke at the Middleport Football Banquet about behind the scenes at OSU. He praised Woody Hayes, stressed athlete character, and lauded Iopaiong Cassady, while Michigan-Ohio State game films were shown to a large crowd.

Somerut Ace Parxxnen Ohio State University OSU Middleport Ohio State Buckeyes Woody Hayes Cassady Sarkkinen David Diles Associated Press Harold FE. Hubbard Rotary Club

Pomeroy Church News Highlights Local Services

Syracuse churches list weekly schedules for Nazarenes Church of the Nazarene and others led by M. C. Larimore Donald Seevers E. Main and Cherry Sts N. W. Jenks St. Paul LM Monrhoff W. V. Gilkerson J. Rawin Charles Rev. Edmond Life Harry Bates Mary Bates M. Grove Harold C. Doster R. A. Biddle Emmabelle Sopher J. Lassie Kunge and others with Sunday schools morning worship evening services and midweek prayer meetings across Pomeroy Danville Reedsville Long Bottom Forest Run Letart and neighboring communities.

Syracuse Church of God E. Main and Cherry Sts N. W Grace Episcopal J. Rawin ‘Charles Pomeroy First Baptist Chester House of Prayer Edmond Life Harry Bates Hysell_ Run Free Methodist Marry Bates Rock Springs M. FE BR. M. Grove WSCS Harold C. Doster Reedsville Keno Church of Christ Hemlock Grove Sacred Heart Father John Turel R .A. Biddle Doreus Carmel Carleton R.A. Biddle

Boy Falls Under Car on North Second Avenue

Jen xing, son of Councilman and Mrs. David Jenkins, was treated for bruises after falling under a car near North Second Avenue Thursday noon. The Middleport Emergency Squad transported him to Jones Memorial Clinic for exam and care.

Auwauerans Vavia Jen Xing David Jenkins Jones Memorial North Second Avenue Middleport

Middleport Church News Highlights Weekly Services

Local church listings summarize weekly activities across denominations. Gardner and Rev. J A Bangerter lead Heath Methodist services. Rev. Howard Ruppelt guides First Presbyterian. Rev. N D Borden heads Mt Moriah Baptist. Rev Robert Styers at Church of the Nazarene. Guy F P Sayre presides at Church of Christ in Christian Union. Rev C F Hoyt leads First Baptist with programs for youth and midweek prayer. details include Bible school times, morning worship, sermons, choir rehearsals, youth fellowships, and special services.

Christian Science Rutland Mt. Zion HE. Harris Alfred Methodist Howard Ruppelt Westminster Youth Fellowship Mt. Moriah Bible Church of the Nasarene Robert Styers Young Peoples’ Meeting Church of Christ In Christian Union Guy FP. Sayre First Baptist C.F. Hoyt Lovejoy David Durst Minster Youth Fellowship

Farra Assigned to West Virginia Military District

Floyd R. Farra of Racine has been assigned to the West Virginia Military District with station in New Martinsville. Colonel W E. Grubbs announced Farra will recruit for the Army Reserve Advisor Group in Wheeling and serve as assistant unit advisor for two Army Reserve engineer units and infantry units in the Wheeling area. He previously served in Wheeling from 1952 and has seen overseas duty in Japan Korea Germany Britain France Belgium and Luxembourg. Farra, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Parra, is married to Mary N inher of Ellenboro W Va. They have Sherry Lynn three years old and Dianne Elaine five months.

South Charleston Msat Floyd R. Farra Rancine West ‘Virginia New Martinsville W E. Grubbs Farra Army Reserve Wheeling Juary Japan Korea Germany Great Britain France Belgium Luxembourg West Virginia 24Th Field Artillery Wertheim Floyd “Parra Racine Mary N Inher Ellenboro W. Va Sherry Lynn Dianne Elaine

Firemen Plan County Group Formed by Meigs County Firemen

Middleport reflects county wide effort as Volunteer Fire Departments unite to form Meigs County Firemen's Association to improve firefighting facilities, mutual aid and protection. Pomeroy Middleport Rutland plan to join. Christmas social, glee clubs and concert at Middleport High School Sunday at 3 pm with free admission and a silver offering at entrance.

Middleport Meigs Daniels Robert McElhinney Rutland Carmen Deems Enf Nate Wise Richard

Sales Tax Receipts Up 1700 in Week Ending Nov 26 1955

Weekly sales tax receipts totaled 100631 for the period ending November 26 1955 up from 3974 the prior year. The Meigs Chap and Deerburgers were noted. the board of directors met as the season concluded with Day fending and Jon Ashworth served.

Ieamun Meigs T. Teak Walton TePort America Turer Teport Jon Ashworth

Pomeroy Garden Club Hosts Christmas Dinner

Mrs D R Faris assisted as hostess at the Pomeroy Garden Club Christmas dinner held this week at Mrs Theo dore Reed Sr home on Mulberry Avenue. Sheriff and Mrs Charles Russell returned from Columbus where he attended the state sheriff s association session. The Bell X 1A unofficially reached 90000 feet in altitude.

Pomeroy D. R. Faris Pomeroy Garden Club Theodore Reed Mulberry Avenue Charles Russell Columbus Sheriff Russell State Sheriff's Association

POMEROY Christmas gatherings and church events noted

A sequence of Christmas activities at Pomeroy area groups details the Friendly Rice of the Federated Churches and the Happy Harvesters Class hosting a church social with a chicken dinner, carols, and stories. Donations funded flags for Harrison Junk Siege South Carolina while other clubs held crafts, gift exchanges, and a needy-family basket plan.

Pomeroy Fred Blesar Roll ‘Neutzling Federated Ghores Hurch Mars’ Blaster Charae Happy Harvesters Bisettar Waldo J. Bartels Sored Fift Exchange Gcevia Mre Chester Arnold and Feter Mire Walt

Christmas Dinner By Nifty Stitchers Club At Hotel Martin

The Nifty Stitchers Sewing Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Hotel Martin Coffee Shop with 16 members and guests. After chicken, Leet Speneer and Mrs Selim Blazewicz organized a gift exchange and traveling prize from Mrs Herbert Dixon went to Mrs Blazewicz. Christmas cookies and coffee were served. The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church met and held a short business session, with articles read titled “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “A Woman of Inspiration and Dedication Mary, Mother of Jesus.” The next meeting is Jan 4 at the church.

Athens Ei Shuren Fred Crow Mix Mira Theodore Ebersbach Romeno St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ehurch Charles Lytie Bethlehem Theis Mary Mother of Jesus

Ninety Rutland Students Named to School Honor Roll

Ninety pupils at Rutland grade school earned honor roll status at the close of the second six weeks grading period. Names include Erlewine Larry, Fetty Linda, Lut her Long Jane, Lucas Tonnel, Stewart Jimmy, Taylor can Tillis Minnie, Barrett Barbara, Carter Sandra Sue, Cronch Lee Manley, Rathourn Charlotte Rune, Hawkins Martha, areas Julia, Martin Billiearthin Caro yn, McKnight Linda Parker, Sears Donald Smith, Williams, Biddle Calvin, Jaynes Larry, Peterson Jack, Rice Connie, Riggs Hodney, Sigman Agnes, Everett Smith, Roberta with, Williams Richard, Wolfe Inery Wolfe, Johnson Ernie, Scragg David, Turner Brenda, Hoffman Marlene, Pickens Sharon, Tilt June, Delaney Nancy, Brogan Barry, Cremeans Marvin, Crouser Roy, George Jimmy, Hottman Larry, Kitchen Margaret, Long Charles, Sigman Margaret, Turner Ona, Gibson Pauline, Pretty Lavlove, Martian Bos, Germain Ob, Morris Larry, Romine William, Stewart Fred, Young Pay, Searles Irene.

Calvin Biddle Larry Jaynes Jack Peterson Connie Rice Hodney Riggs Agnes Signan Everett Smith Roberta ‘Ith Richard Williams Ineryi Wolfe Ernie Johnson David Scragg Brenda Turner Marlene Hoffman Sharon Pickens June ‘Tilt Nancy Delaney Barry Brogan Marvin Cremeans Roy Crouser Jimmy George Larry Hottman Margaret Kitchen Larry Long Charles Sigman Margaret Smith Ona Turner Pauline Gibson Lav Tove Pretty Bos Cnapsy

Middleport Garden Club Christmas dinner noted

The annual Middleport Garden Club Christmas dinner was hosted at Mex J. Rawlings in Pomeroy with decorations by Mrs Garen Stansbury and Mrs Rod Downing. Members and guests were served a caroled program, gifts exchanged, and plans noted for future events.

Faraden Mex John Zerkle Sime W.H Junning Lewis Sauer Sr Everett Meinights Carole C.M. Hennsy Richard Gress Roland LeVaughn Jarmey Titus Die

Three Men Released From Meigs County Jail

Three men from the Marietta Parkersburg area were tested Monday for involvement in the Racine hardware store robbery but were released due to lack of evidence, says Deputy Sheriff Leroy Bartrum.

Meigs Co Pomeroy Marietta-Parkersburg Racine Meigs County Sheritt Leroy Bartrum

Announced Son James Ronald for Robert Couch

Robert Couch announces the birth of a son James Ronald on June 26 at the Schackle Clinic in Mason City West Virginia Grandparents are Mrs Ellen Kautz Pome coy and Mr and Mrs Ben Stwart of Racine The couple also has two other children Janice and Robert

Robert Couch Seth James Ronald Schackle Mason City W. Va Ellen Kautz Pomecoy Ben Stowart Racine

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