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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

3

Christmas Project Center In Fritz Buck Building

Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce announces Fritz Buck donated his building at Mulberry and Second as a distribution center for the Jaycees Annual Christmas Project. Toy collection points include Third Ward Fire House in Pomeroy and City Hall in Middleport. involve food baskets clothing and repairs.

Pomeroy Third Ward Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Middleport Donald Betzing Names Committee P.O Box 4 Jaycees

Children Give Program For Philathea Society

The Philathea Society of the Church of Christ in Middleport held its Christmas party with members and 21 children in attendance. Mrs. George Childs led the meeting. fruit cake orders were promoted. Santa Claus gave treats. gifts and refreshments followed.

Middleport Philathea Society Church of Christ George Childs Chester Erwin Betsy Cunningham George Meinhart Alfred Roush Santa Claus Will Reynolds Childs Gardner

St. Clair Rites Sunday at 2

William G. St. Clair, 76, Darwin, died Thursday at 6 p.m. in Sheltering Arms Hospital at Athens. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William F. Clark. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Weber Thoma officiating. Burial in Carleton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until services.

Pomeroy William G. St. Clair Darwin Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens William F. Clark Rock Springs Road Ewing Funeral Weber Thoma Carleton Cemetery

Bob Hoeflich and Charlene Munn Honored by Minstrel Association

The Big Bend Minstrel Association hosted a miscellaneous shower at Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium in honor of Bob Hoeflich and Charlene Munn. A Christmas corsage and boutonniere were given, with entertainment by the Minstrel band and group performances. The couple’s marriage is planned for December 14.

Bob Hoeflich Charlene Munn Big Bend Minstrel Association Pomeroy Anna Wheeler Big Bend Minstrel Norma Goodwin Big Bend Minstrel Band Olive Ingraham Kenneth McElhinney William Clark Russell Roush Kathryn Crow Orville Wiles William Childs Norma Chapman Euler Esther Sylvester Betty Reibel Hoeflick Childs

WYF Presents Program At Auxiliary Meeting

Westminster Youth Fellowship members presented a Christmas program at the First Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary last night. Judy Gregg portrayed Mary, David Lyons Joseph, with a Nativity scene and lit tree. Susan Allensworth led readings and solos while others contributed hymns, poems, and prayers. gifts were given to advisor Mrs. Sonson White.

Middleport Westminster Youth Fellowship First Presbyterian Church Susan Probasco Judy Gregg Mary David Lyons Erator Joseph Richard Bolin Fred Slater Karen Gregg Susan Allensworth Beverly Perrin Cinda Morris Helen Taylor Patty Lowery Judy Sauer Janice Zirkle Sandra Hysell Ellie Reichert Pat Hall Charlene Davis Lynn Buchanan Carolyn Russel James Jobb Elizabeth Curry Miss Buchanan Susan Park Garen Stansbury R. M. Sherman Walter Waddell Mary Park Marcus Chambers Lowell Probasco George Sauer O. P. Klein Hoiner Russell

Home Demonstration Club Meets Brings Holiday Cheer

The Home Demonstration Club met at Nellie Parker's home on December 12 with a discussion on Broiler Meals. A potluck lunch followed and a Christmas gift exchange was held. Funeral services were held for Wayne Swartz on December 7.

Home Demonstration Club Nellie Parker Wayne Swartz WSCS Genevieve Guthrie Church Jack Seidenable Buck Schaefer Pomeroy William Carr Delbert Yost Lancaster Yost Harry Guthrie Gerald Swartz Marietta Mr. Swartz Hobart Swartz Follrod Robinson Glen Robinson West Virginia Helen Woode

Middleport Church Services Schedule

Heath Methodist Raymon Konkright and Pentecostal and First Baptist schedules list Sunday school times church services and midweek activities. Notable items include youth party at 7 p.m. Tuesday and guest speaker Rev W Luther Tracy from Calvary Baptist Rio Grande.

Heath Methodist Raymon Konkright Jack Bechtle Konkright B. L. Barrett First Baptist C. E. Hoyt Rio Grande College W. Luther Tracy Calvary Baptist Church Rio Grande

Meigs Riding Club Holds Yale Party

The Meigs County Riding Club held its annual Christmas party at Rock Springs Grange Hall. A 7 p.m. potluck dinner featured a white table setting with angels and reindeer centerpieces. The evening included a gift exchange and social hour.

Pomeroy Meigs County Riding Club Rock Springs

Choir Christmas Party at First Presbyterian Church

Following a choir rehearsal led by Rev. Howard Ruppelt, the First Presbyterian Church choir held a Christmas party. Potluck refreshments were served and a gift exchange took place with gifts given to Mrs. Lillian Stieff and Rev. Mr. Ruppelt.

Middleport Howard Ruppelt First Presbyterian Church Lillian Stieff Mr. Ruppelt

Class 12 To Meet At Heath Methodist Church Parlor

Class 12 of Heath Methodist church meets at 8 p m Wednesday at Mrs Emer son Jones home Devotional leader is Mrs M L French Program leader is Mrs E S Schaaf Hostesses include Mrs Jones Mrs Lawrence Milhoan Mrs P L Mitch Mrs Jane Gil key Mrs Arthur Strauss Mrs Clarence Casey and Mrs Richard Wells

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Emerson Jones M. L. French E. S. Schaaf Jones Lawrence Milhoan P. L. Mitch Jane Gilkey Arthur Strauss Clarence Casey Richard Wells

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Fritz Buck Mrs. Reynolds Ernest Lallance Miss Roush Otho Watts Claude Ashley Jacob Betz Clara Murray WYF Alfred Social Notes Crncoricas Carling Carling Brewing Company Cleveland Fey Ifo Middleport Churches Meigs Yale Party Athens, Ohio Poplin Altmans
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