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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1954

Page

3

Christmas Gift Night For Middleport Society

The Rev and Mrs Fred L Gardner and Mrs Leo Childs led a Christmas program at the Church of Christ with gifts for the Children’s Home. Mrs William Bradford handed gifts, Mrs Childs led a brief meeting, 28 children visited Santa who distributed red socks with treats.

Middleport Fred L Gardner Leo Childs Church of Christ William Bradford Childs Guy Reynolds Ira Butcher Reynolds Earl McKinley Michael Stephen Rice Carla Schafer Judy Butcher O. L. Roush Fred Gardner O. E. McKinley Paul Davis Edgar Allensworth Chester Erwin Santa Claus

Loyal Pals Church Class Plans Anniversary Dinner

Middleport report on Loyal Pals Class of Church of Christ hosting January anniversary dinner at Martin Restaurant after a Christmas party at Miss Frances Roush home. Mrs. Guy Reynolds led meeting. Miss Roush read Lets Keep Christmas. Mrs. Allen Jenkinson named arrangements chair.

Middleport Martin Church of Christ Frances Roush Guy Reynolds Meigs County Infirmary Robert Reibel Fred N. Gardner Hysell Reibel Roush Gardner Alice Robson William Kennedy H. J. Russell Dwight Frost Edgar Reynolds Freda Welling Robert McElhinney Roberta Mabel Hysell Nina Russell

Martha Class Christmas Dinner at Bradbury Church

The Martha Class of Bradbury Church of Christ held its annual Christmas dinner at the church dining room with festive decorations. Mrs. Marie Wilkinson led the brief meeting and T. W. Rutherson gave the opening prayer, followed by readings of the Christmas story and group carols.

Middleport Martha Bradbury Church of Christ Marie Wilkinson T. W. Rutherson Milton Russell Griff Russell Wilbur Pierce Cash Johnston Wilkinson Vint King

Names listed in household notices

A fragment lists individuals including Mrs. Cash Johnston, Mrs. Milton Russell, Mrs. Meda Gibbs, Isabel Aut, Nina Russell and Mrs. Anson Jackson as part of a local notice or social record. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.

Mra George Hackett Sr Elected President Of Auxi Group

Mra George Hackett Sr was elected president of the Auxi of the Baf LE at a Thursday afternoon dinner and meeting hosted by Mrs Robert Harris. Other officers include Mra A J Beaver vice president Mra Lee Roush secretary treasurer Mrs R C Lansbury insurance secretary Dea Hayes chaplain Mrs William Garber sentinel and Mrs Walter Harris guide. Mrs Charles Bennett presided over the business session and the auxiliary voted to give a Christmas gift to a friend. The next meeting will be at Mrs Hackett home in January. An exchange of Headlight Pal Christ- preceded the event.

Middleport George Hackett Sr Auxi Baf LE Robert Harris Mra A. J. Beaver Lee Roush R. C. Lansbury Dea Hayes William Garber Walter Harris Charles Bennett Hackett A.ei Mitch Aries Perry Mitch Jobe Seiies Ae Hackett Theenta John Abacher Decatur I. M J.B. Webb Middieport EB. G. Price Parkersburg Ehnangers & Mayor Sidney Russet Pauli Scott Charleston Scott D. S. Harold WACS Heath Methodiet Church

Gifte Feature Sparks Social Howr Reveals Pass Identities

A social event highlighted by a mas gifte with identities of pass holders revealed. Mrs. Alice Smith hosted or attended and the traveling prize was awarded to William Garber.

Alice Smith William Garber

Auxiliary To Hold Christmas Party At Hall

The Middleport Tin Auxiliary of the Feeney Bennett American Legion will host a Christmas party at the Hall Monday at 7 30 p m. Members will exchange gifts and a carol program is planned.

Middleport — Tin Auxiliary Feeney-Bennett American Legion

Mrs Nein Powell Hosts Card Martin at Powell Home

Mrs Nein Powell entertained guests at the Card Martin Restaurant gathering. Gifts were exchanged and prizes awarded to Roberta O Brien and Ellen Gibbs in the Powell living room.

Middleport Nein Powell Card Martin Powell Roberta O’ Brien Ellen Gibbs

Powell Assisted by Daughter in Holiday Serving

Powell and her daughter Ruth Ann helped serve coffee and Christmas cookies to Mere O'Brien. The group included Mrs Gitta Mrs Alfred Elberfeld Mrs Arthur Skinner Mrs William Anderson Mrs Fadleon Hobetetter Mrs K L Jacote and Mrs J W Mc Murray.

Powell Ruth Ann Mere O' Brien Mra Gitta Alfred Elberfeld Arthur Skinner William Anderson Fadleon Hobetetter K.L. Jacote J. W. McMurray

Middleport Notes on Families and Visits Across Town and Country

Middleport residents share a flurry of family updates including Ditford Roush and her sons Dee and Mike traveling via Hrenhaven to Munich to join Sgt. Roush. Other notices mention visitors from Knoxville and Decatur, travel to Cleveland and Columbus, and local events involving the WACS party and hospital observation for a child.

Mra Eatlon Fowsah Racine Ditford Roush Dee Mike Hrenhaven Germany Munich Sgt Roush Mary Cross Joe George Hartcock Larry Sonja Lynn Jula Warwick Knoxville Tenn Ross Satter

Sunday visitors trip with Mr and Mrs Coleman

Sunday Mr and Mrs Coleman, Marilyn Miller and Senith Pomeroy rode a bus to visit their sister in law.

Mra. Coleman Marilyn Miller Senith Pomeroy

Meigs County Board approves animal claim payments

Meigs County commissioners approved animal claims totaling 374 for sheep killed by dogs including C. E. Staneart 208 J W Thomas 20 William A McKelvey 26 Melvin Cross 70 Jesse Haggy 38 and Harry Jackson 12 They also authorized an easement over Jack and Merle Harris property in Salisbury Township for road purposes with a 200 payment and approved several standing bills.

Pomeroy Meigs Jack and Merle Harris Salisbury Township

Probate Court Names Estate Administrators

Meigs County Probate Court appointed several estate administrators. William Musser named for Lillie Spires estate, Mary L Moore executrix for Carl K Moore estate, Sybil Ebersbach administratrix for Myra M Combs estate, Wesley Stewart administrator for Elizabeth Archer estate. Wills of George F Smith and Earl V Hogue admitted to succession.

Weary Crouch and Shirley Stobart Tale from Antiquity

Weary Crouch aged 22 and Shirley Stobart aged 18, both residents of Antiquity.

Weary Crouch Shirley Stobart

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