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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1958

Page

10

Mrs Ben Neutzling Hosts Meigs Temple Pythians Event

Mrs Ben Neutzling assisted by Mrs Frank Cheesebrew entertained the staff and officers of Meigs Temple Phythian Sisters at her home Monday evening. Miss Erma Smith read The Stable of the Inn and Santa distributed gifts. Prizes went to Mrs Ira Butcher Mrs Homer Jones Mrs Allman and Miss Smith. A holiday dinner for members and families is set for January 26 at the hall.

Mrs. Ben Neutzling Meigs Temple Pomeroy Ben Neutzling Frank Cheesebrew Phythian Sisters Neutzling William Allman Erma Smith Ira Butcher Homer Jones Allman Miss Smith

Mrs Rhodes Hosts Love Joy Circle Holiday Meeting

Mrs C J Rhodes entertained 17 members and one guest of the Love Joy Circle at the First Baptist Church, with Charles Lewis in charge, Jacob Turner leading devotion, Willis Anthony presenting two Christmas readings, a treasure hunt for gifts, and Christmas cards.

Middleport C. J. Rhodes Love Joy Circle B. H. Sanborn Missionary i ‘Society The First Baptist Church Charles Lewis Jacob Turner Luke Willis Anthony Rhodes Milton Hood C. P. Bradbury

Christmas party for Heath Church junior classes

A Christmas party for Heath Methodist Church junior boys and girls classes was held at the church. Rev. C. R. Konbright presented a color film Blessings of the Christ Child. Carols, games, a gift exchange, and a fruit basket for a shut-in were included.

Middleport C. R. Konbright Heath Methodist Church C. R. Konkright Jack Bechtel

Meigs County Churches of Christ Fellowship Meeting

The Men’s Fellowship of the Meigs County Churches of Christ met at Zion Church of Christ in Middleport. Presiding was Wilbur Pierce. Benjie Young, Miligan College student sponsored by the group, may not visit during Christmas. Oyster stew was served at the close.

Middleport Meigs County Churches of Christ Zion Church of Christ Wilbur Pierce Benjie Young Miligan College Miligan Meigs County

Santa Elf Boy Santa Elf Boy

Esteban races to Santa Land to seek help stopping the professor from releasing deadly gas on fairies. A mole guides Esteban through an underground ocean route, riding in a giant Snake’s mouth as they cut through polar ice. They reach a snowy Santa Land and Esteban hurries toward Santa while promising thanks to the Snake.

Esteban Santa Land Santa Polar Red House

Middleport Club Seeks Items for Christmas Drive

Mrs Rose Reynolds urged Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club members to donate household articles food and good used bedding to Fry Plumbing Co for a needy family as the club's Christmas project.

Middleport Rose Reynolds Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club Fry Plumbing Co

Church Class Has Party in Syracuse After Dinner

Members of the Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ hosted a Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Harold Smiths home in Syracuse after a dinner at the Martin Restaurant in Middleport The group exchanged gifts sang carols and had slides of prior parties shown 16 members attended and refreshments were served

Pomeroy Martin Middleport Pomeroy Church of Christ Harold Smith Syracuse

Dwight E McLaughlin 61 War Vet Dies After Illness

Radcliff native Dwight Ernest McLaughlin aged 61 died after a two year illness. Born May 28, 1897, he was a World War veteran and survived by wife Parme Barnes. sons Dwight E. and Duane B.. daughter Margaret Ann Trent. two grandsons. three sisters Edith Trotter Alene Head and Daphne McLaughlin. The Winton Township Grange met December 9 and featured a gift exchange.

Radcliff Dwight Ernest McLaughlin Gard and Leona Gregory McLaughlin World Wide Industries Parme Barnes Wilton Dwight E Bremen Duane B Cincinnati Margaret Ann Trent Columbus Edith Trotter Alene Head Daphne McLaughlin Winton Township

Racine Legion Plans Venison Dinner to End Drive

Racine Post 602 American Legion will host a venison dinner Thursday to wind up its annual membership drive. Commanded by David Yost, the post will have Racine Mayor Joe Stobart and Fritz Teaford preparing the meal. New members are urged to attend and pay dues at the meeting as the post was 21 members short of its Ohio department goal.

Pomeroy Racine Post American Legion David Yost Racine Joe Stobart Fritz Teaford Ohio Department

Mrs Werner Dies At 72 In Ohio Community

Stella Werner 72 died Tuesday evening at home near Cheshire Ohio She was born near Cheshire and lived there all her life Survived by husband Clyde daughter Elva Werner two sisters Mrs Virgil Darst and Mrs Lester Roush and three brothers Harlow Walden Darst Funeral services held Friday at 2 pm at Rawlings Coats with Rev Chester Lemley Burial Gravel Hill Cemetery

Middleport Stella Werner Cheshire Werner Kgger Methodist Church Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Chester Lemley Gravel Hill Cemetery

Yule Program Set at Syracuse Enterprise EUB Church

The annual Christmas program of the Syracuse Enterprise EUB Church is planned for 7 30 Sunday evening at the church. The event is open to the public. Mrs Rhodes.

Pomeroy Syracuse Enterprise Eub Rhodes

Choirs Program Set at Mt Moriah Church Christmas

The Mt. Moriah Baptist Church choir will present a candlelight Christmas program at 7 30 Sunday evening. The event is open to the public.

Middleport Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Middleport Sewing Club Christmas Party Details

Members of the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club gathered at Mrs. Shirley Mills home for a ham dinner and Christmas party. Prizes were awarded, players named, gifts exchanged, and new officers elected led by president Mrs. Lillian Smith. A Christmas box was planned for a needy family and a quilt previously made by the group was given. Attendees included Mrs. Blanche Haptonstall and many others.

Middleport Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Shirley Mills Mills Blanche Haptonstall Enid East James Weber William Robson Gertrude Miller Lillian Smith Blanche Haskins Jolly Pals L. D. Diles Kennedy Byer Noah Haskins Mont Miller Elmer Mattox Mattie Bush George Hackett, Sr Laura Seines Ethel Hughes Lawrence Milhoan Will Reynolds Frieda Mitch M. E. Bailey

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