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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1958

Page

3

Engagement Told for Carol Blosser and Joseph Decaminada

Athens residents Mr and Mrs Kermit Blosser announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Joseph E Decaminada of Columbus. Carol will graduate from Ohio University in January majoring in business admin She is a Pi Beta Phi member. Decaminada a Harvard Law School student and Ohio University alum is Phi Beta Kappa Omicron Delta Kappa and Beta Theta Pi member. The wedding is planned Feb 21.

Kermit Blosser Athens Carol Joseph E. Decaminada E. Sycamore Columbus Miss Blosser Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Enterprise Decaminada Phi Beta Kappa Omicron Delta Kappa Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Harvard Law School Cambridge Mass

Sigma Phi Gamma Christmas Bazaar at Ohio Power Co

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority holds a Christmas bazaar today at the Ohio Power Co office. Hours run from 9 a m to 5 p m with decorations gifts homemade candy and cookies available for shoppers.

Sigma Phi Gamma_ Sorority Ohio Power Co

First Presbyterian Smith-Work Group Meets in December

Members gathered Monday night in Westminster House for the Smith-Work Group of First Presbyterian Church. The meeting opened with carols and devotions led by Mrs. Fred Keller, a mission article on Sheldon Jackson Junior College at Sitka, Alaska read by Mrs. Wayne Whitcraft, a Bible study by Miss Iris Lowry, and a review of Henry Van Dyke’s "Even Unto Bethlehem" by program leader Mrs. Paul Monks.

First Presbyterian Church Westminster House Fred Keller Wayne Whitcraft Mission Magazine Sheldon Jackson Junior College Sitka Alaska Iris Lowry Paul Monks Henry van Dyke Bethlehem

Meigs Peace Contest Set For Sunday Night

The Meigs County Prince of Peace contest will be held at 7:30 Sunday at Tuppers Plains Christian Church with Rev. John Elwood as general chairman. Finalists include Janet Knight and Yvonne Damewood. The county winner receives a silver medal and advances to the district contest in January. the state contest follows January 27 in Columbus.

Ohio Columbus

Legion Post To Hold Yule Party On Sunday

Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion invites members wives children and grandchildren to a 2 p.m. Sunday Yule party at the post home. A lighted tree and Santa Claus will be on hand to give treats to the children. Refreshments will follow as the post and ladies auxiliary cooperate on the event.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Post Santa Claus The Legion Post Ladies Auxiliary

Watkins announce birth of Earl Richard Jr at Holzer Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watkins announce the birth of a six pound one ounce son Earl Richard Jr on Wednesday December 10 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mrs. Ada Slack Syracuse Clyde Watkins Marion and Harry Padgett Toledo. Mrs. Cora Clingel is a great grandmother.

Syracuse Earl Watkins Earl Richard, Jr Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ada Slack Clyde Watkins Marion Harry Padgett Toledo Cora Clingel

Cosmopolitan Club Christmas Party Planned Tonight

The Cosmopolitan Club hosts its annual Christmas party tonight at 8. Hostesses include Mrs. Howard Blum and E. Hunter Sr. Mrs. Wayne Whitcraft serves as assisting hostess. Mrs. Myron Stoltz leads the program.

Cosmopolitan Club Howard Blum E. Hunter Sr Wayne Whitcraft Myron Stoltz

Woman Marks 91st Birthday On Sunday

Middleport resident Minnie Neutzling, native of Pomeroy and widow of Jacob Neutzling, will receive cards for her 91st birthday. A mother of six and grandmother of seven, she lives on N Second Ave and is a longtime Meigs Water Co. employee and church member. The note of sympathy cards reflects her habit of sending cheer throughout the year. The WCTU meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Peter Stace's home.

Middleport Minnie Neutzling Bank N. Second Ave Downing Neutzling Ruth Chase Robinson Lena Price John B. Downing Emerson California Aaron Mansfield Edward Carl Donald

Area Resident Dies Leaves Large Family

Logan Edward Snyder 68 of New Straitsville Route 1 died Thursday afternoon at home near Gore after a heart attack. He was pronounced dead at Mount St Mary Hospital Nel sonville at 4 30 p m. Survivors include wife Ruth nine daughters two sisters a brother and 21 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Heinlein Funeral Service in charge.

Logan Edward Snyder New Straitsville Gore Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Haydenville Charles Mary Martin Snyder Hocking County Oroville EUB Ruth Norma Nixon Charlene Casto Frances Lee Carey Lois Woaks Suzanne Nelms Mary Lou Snyder Flint, Mich Patricia Adams Columbus, Ga Londa Bosworth Glouster Barbara Kay Snyder Orpha Harrison Cora Craft Lancaster Winfield Snyder Corning May Jamison Grace Erwin Columbus Clyde M. Snyder Heinlein

Middleport Churches Offered Local Sermons and Schedules

A list of services for churches in Middleport and nearby areas includes Church of Christ with pastor Gard ner offering Bible school at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 am and 7 pm with Mount Carmel sermon. Syracuse First United Presbyterian led by Howard Ruppelt with 9 am worship and The Other Shepherd sermon. Middleport First United Presbyterian with 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am worship featuring The Other Shepherd and choir. Heath Methodist led by C R Konk right with 9 30 am school and 10 30 am worship including The Greatest Guest. Church of the Nazarene under Robert Palmer with 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am worship and Bible study slides at 7 10 pm. Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm titled Great Tribulations. First Baptist with Warren M Hul Burt offering 9 15 am school and 10 15 am worship On Eagle's Kings and other youth activities. midweek prayer and choir plans and various meetings listed.

Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner Herald Angels Mount Carmel Syracuse First United Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt Middleport First United Presbyterian Heath Methodist C. R. Konkright Nellie Hallie Zerkle Church of the Nazarene Robert Palmer NYPS First Baptist Warren M. Hulburt Eagle’s Kings Board of Deacons

Christmas Cantata Group Sings Chimes of the Holy Night

The United Methodist Church choir directed by Mrs June Van Vranken presents the cantata Chimes of the Holy Night at 7 30 Sunday evening. Mrs Ann Webster is the organist for the open public performance. CLASS PLANS MEETING MIDDLEPORT Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church meets at 7 30 Thursday evening at the church.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church June van Vranken Ann Webster Middleport First Baptist Church

Annual Yale Concert by Logan High School Choir Sunday

The 72 voice Logan High School choir will perform a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon in the high school auditorium. Student teachers and two accompanists support a program of traditional and contemporary carols and songs, with solo parts by listed students and a narrated final number. The concert begins at 3 pm with no admission charge.

Yale Logan High Schools Logan Logan High School Minnie Louise Bowen Ohio University Mary Lou Cloud Margaret Pancoast Wayne Gammon Carole Orndorff Penny Campbell Judy Johnson Sue Hansley Ruth Lackey Tanya Burton Becky Stiverson Fred Beal Steve Bright Dave Gierhart Ades

Logan man appeals mor als case after guilty verdict

Clyde Simmons 41 of Logan had sentence suspended while appealing to the Ohio Supreme Court after a June trial found him guilty by a petit jury. A prior acquittal from a February three judge court had been overturned. Bond of 7500 remained, Simmons free pending appeal. The other defendant, Harry R. Childress 31 of Nelsonville, ended his appeal and is jailed after a two count sodomy conviction. his 7500 bond was released.

Logan Ohio Supreme Court Clyde Simmons Supreme Court Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Simmons Fourth District Court Harry R. Childress Nelsonville James Shumaker Childress A. J. Waldron Ohio

Hocking Valley Hospital Birth and Admits

Mr and Mrs Michael Yates of Logan welcome a daughter. Edith Starr of Logan admitted for medical care. C B Carmean of Logan Route 3 admitted for medical. Mrs Josephine Melcher of Logan admitted for medical. Discharged are Mrs Lee Wildermuth of Logan and Mrs Charles Morrison of Logan.

Hocking Valley Hospital Michael Yates Logan Edith Starr, Logan Medical Josephine Melcher Logan Medical Lee Wildermuth Charles Morrison

PTA Meet Sunday at Bradbury School

A PTA meeting is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m in Bradbury school. All room mothers are urged to attend.

Middleport PTA Bradbury

Legion Meeting Scheduled for Monday at Post Home

Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion schedules regular meeting at 8 p.m. Monday at the post home. The gathering will be the final meeting of the year.

Faithful Worship Schedules Across Logan Churches

A digest lists service times for Haydenville Methodist, Buchtel, Jobs, Murray City, First EUB, Church of the Nazarene, Union Furnace, Zion, Union, St. Matthew and St. John Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Westminster Fellowship, and related church activities including Sunday schools, worships, youth groups, choirs, and upcoming Christmas events with pastors and locations.

Haydenville Carl Wetherell Buchtel Murray City D. S. Dunkle Church Council of Administration den Mothers of Cub Pack Betty Brinager Church of the Nazarene Roy FE. Klingler NYPS Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Young People’s Meeting Zion Ladies Aid Union St. Matthew Lutheran Willard O. Drefke St. John Lutheran—Willard Drefke First Presbyterian Earl F. Schottke Westminster Fellowship Women’s ‘Association Boy Scout

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