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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1958

Page

5

Church Group Plans Bloodmobile Canteen in Pomeroy

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church to organize the canteen for a bloodmobile operation in Pomeroy on December 29. Members created a money tree fundraiser, formed a committee to run the canteen, and shared a Christmas program and refreshments.

Pomeroy Woman's Society of Christian Service Lydia Ebersbach Gerald Wildermuth E. E. Bryant Dwight Parker Pearl Hysell Wildermuth Alen Eichinger Robert Warner Slater

Holiday Dinner Guests From Columbus to Athens Area Fun

A long list of holiday visitors from Columbus and nearby towns gathered at homes of local families. Names include Bolin, Gillett, Border, Mingus, Johnson, Parker, and Simpson among others, with relatives from Phoenix and Las Vegas visiting the area.

James Bolin Carol Ann Pauline Bolin Paul Columbus Myrtle Simpson Lois R. E. Weiss George Phoenix Arizona Howard Simpson William Russell R. FE. McDaniel Richard Mingus Las Vegas Nevada Hattie Mingus Clell Millfield Glen Mingus Jimmy David Ronnie Robert Mingus Becky Robie Athens Frank Johnson Sharon Susan Jackson Ray Johnson Homer Johnson Charles Handa John Parker Cleveland

Nelsonville Chauncey Youth Rally Christmas Party

The Nelsonville zone youth rally at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church drew 96 attendees Tuesday evening. Chauncey won the attendance banner while New Marshfield earned the mileage banner. about 30 children took part in songs recitations and piano solos under the supervision of Miss Lois Simpson and Mrs. George Walton.

Chauncey Nelsonville Zone Chauncey Pilgrim

Dog Tag Sale Opens in Meigs County

The annual dog tag sale began Wednesday in the Meigs County auditor Perry A. Riggs office. Tags cost $2 each and kennel licenses are $10, unchanged. Licenses must be purchased by January 20 to avoid a $1 penalty per dag after the deadline.

Pomeroy Perry A. Riggs Meigs County

JCs Accept Donations for Christmas Program

The Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce invites food clothing toys or cash donations for its annual Christmas program. Items can be dropped at the collection station previously the Meigs Motor Co. building in Middleport or contributions may be arranged by contacting any Jaycee.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Meigs County Coon Hunters Plan Christmas Party

The Meigs County Coon Hunters Association hosts its annual Christmas party at the American Legion hall in Racine at 7 30 Saturday evening. A beach show sponsored by the Meigs County Landmark Farm Bureau will follow. Admission is 1959 paid membership.

Pomeroy Meigs County Coon Hunters Association American Legion Hall Racine Meigs County Landmark Farm Bureau

Monthly Funds Report for Middleport Village

Middleport village reports total funds of 3337.80 dollars with endmonth balances across general street maintenance state highway parking meter cemetery operating cemetery trusts fire equipment swimming pool general bond retirement and a total disbursement of 9799.38 against receipts 8618.62 for the month.

Middleport Gene Grate

Fort Nite Club Christmas Dinner in Middleport

The Fort Nite Club holds its annual Christmas dinner at 6:30 PM Monday at the Martin Restaurant, followed by a social hour at Miss Anna Howell's home. Nearby, Mrs. William Burford is in Dayton for surgery and several residents are noted as Columbus or Tiffin visitors and other family activities.

Middleport Fort Nite Club Martin Anna Howell William Burford Dayton William Childs Adam Scholl Columbus Delores Holter Darwin Glen Hensler C. P. Dutton Edward French Charles Bennett Vernon Rogers Rogers Fostoria Mercy Hospital Tiffin Maxine Bennett Warren Bennett

Millfield church class to host Christmas party and gift exchange

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church high school class and teacher Mrs Bertha Simpson plan a Christmas party and gift exchange in the church social room on Saturday December 13. Members should bring cookies.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Bertha Simpson

Chauncey Dog Licenses Available at Frank Lewis Home

Dog licenses priced at $2.00 can be bought at 91 Converse St Chauncey from Frank Lewis. License purchases must be completed by January 20 to avoid a $1.00 late fee.

Chauncey Frank Lewis Converse St

PTO Sponsors Skating Party for Sugar Creek Friday

The Sugar Creek PTO sponsors a skating party at Dow's Roll Arena Friday at 7 30 p m. The event aims to raise funds for school activities and brings together students and families for a communal evening of skating.

PTO Chauncey Sugar Creek Dow's Roll Arena

Grange Plans Future Events In Pomeroy Meeting

The Chester Grange met at the hall with master George Holter in charge. A candidate received first and second degrees. Ten dollars went to the Jaycee Christmas program and five dollars to the youth fund. A Christmas party and gift exchange were planned for December 23. A silent auction benefited the home economics committee. Plans were made to confer the third and fourth degrees on January 13.

Pomeroy Ernest Knight Chester Grange George Holter Jaycee Youth Fund Home Economics Committee

Rutland Schools Dismissed Over Gas Shortage

Rutland High and grade school closed for the rest of the week due to gas heat shortage. Western Local School District executive head John Parsons cited a Rutland Fuel Gas Co. shortage as the cause of the shutdown.

Pomeroy Rutland John Parsons Western Rutland Fuel Gas Co

Meigs Riding Club Holds Christmas Party

The Meigs County Riding Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening at the Rock Springs Grange hall. The hall was decorated for the season and a gift exchange took place under a lighted tree as Christmas recordings played during dinner.

Pomeroy Meigs County Riding Club Rock ‘Springs

PTA Approves Purchase Of New Stage Curtains

Racine High School auditorium upgrades move forward as the PTA votes to spend up to $200 on stage curtains and draperies. The group also authorizes a metal folding cot for a first aid center and plans to donate canned goods to the Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas program.

Racine High School Howard Johnson Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce

Rutland High seniors host Christmas bazaar at Rutland Furniture

Rutland High School senior mothers plan a Saturday bazaar at the Rutland Furniture Store selling homemade pastries candy relishes jelly dressed poultry Christmas novelties and other items to raise funds.

Pomeroy Rutland High School Rutland Furniture Store

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