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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

7

Methodist Circle Plans Christmas Service and Help

The Middleport Methodist 12 Circle met at the home of Hallie and Nellie Zerkle with Mrs. John Ketchka presiding. They voted to donate clothing to County Home through the WCTU and planned a May district meeting at the church.

Middleport the Heath Methodist Church Hallie Nellie Zerkle John Ketchka James Euler WCTU Orin Smith WSCS Red Cross Pomeroy Junior High School Earl Knight

Middleport CCL Christmas Meeting Held

Mrs. William Slater presided at the Middleport Child Conservation League gathering at Mrs. Wesley Fry's home. The group decided to postpone starting a new club, planned to assist a County Home child as a Christmas project, and donated food items to Middleport Firemen for distribution.

Middleport William Slater Middleport Child Conservation League Wesley Fry Robert Burkett John Lengen Fry Bernard Fultz Richard Chambers Freddie Houdashelt Fultz J. J. David Edgar Allensworth Olin Booth Harold Lohse Bertha Nichols Roger Cullums Burkett P. K. Russell

Police leaders train in crime photography at BCI

Pomeroy police chief Jed Webster and Patrolman George Hicks with Special Deputy Kenneth Grover traveled to London on Wednesday for training at the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in crime photography phases.

Pomeroy Jed Webster George Hicks Kenneth Grover London Wednesday Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Dorcas Circle Potluck Held Tuesday Night

The Dorcas Circle of the First Baptist Church held a potluck dinner at Mrs. John Fultz’s home in Middleport. Vice chairman Frances Beards presided in place of Harold Chase, with Victor Grimm leading the devotional. Members collected money for a Christmas basket and planned January refreshments, with Judy Owens Cathy Roller and Anita Fultz as guests.

Middleport Dorcas B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society First Baptist Church Potluck John Fultz Frances Beards Harold Chase Victor Grimm Faye Mayer John Seines Julia Grimm Missionary Society Beards Judy Owens Cathy Roller Anita Fultz

Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary for Wilsons in West Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wilson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on December 15 at their New Haven home, West Virginia. They have three children, seven grandchildren, and a dinner in Middleport hosted by their daughter and son in law. The sons could not attend, and well wishes arrived from relatives and friends.

Middleport M. C. Wilson New Haven W.va Earl Knight Woodrow Wilson Chicago Iil Curtis Wilson Clarksburg Beech St

Lloyd to begin tour of duty with Naval Reserve

Middleport announces Jack Lloyd son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Lloyd will depart for Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago Illinois for a two week patrol duty tour with the U S Naval Reserve. He is a junior at Ohio University and plans to return home January 2.

Middleport Jack Lloyd Bruce Lloyd Glenview Naval Air Station Chicago Ill U.S. Naval Reserve Great Lakes Lloyd Ohio University

Northup warns coffee breaks may add stress for workers

Dr. George W. Northup of Morristown New Jersey told osteopaths that the habitual coffee break can create more stress than it relieves. He compared caffeine intake to whipping a tired horse during his Tulsa Oklahoma presentation.

Tulsa Okla George W. Northup Morristown N. J

Fortnite Club Annual Yale Dinner Held Middleport

The Fortnite Club held its Christmas dinner at Martin Restaurant on Wednesday evening. New officers were elected for the coming year with Mrs. Robert Mills as president, Mrs. Jack Bachner vice president, Miss Anna Howell secretary, and Mrs. Leo Smith treasurer. The group enjoyed carols with Mrs. Gerald Anthony at the piano, and dessert was served at Mrs. Parsons home along with a gift exchange.

Nellie Zerkle Nan Moore C. M. Hennesy Robert Coats John Kincaid C. O. Fisher Harry Chesher James Clatworthy Jr Albert Ebersbach Nora Ball Rhea Brown Middleport Fortnite Club Martin John Parsons Robert Mills Jack Bachner Anna Howell Leo Smith Gerald Anthony George Dallas William Walters Parsons

Two Fined In Middleport Court For Intoxication

In Middleport Mayor C O Fisher court Wednesday evening Curt Nobles and Ned Call were fined five dollars plus costs on intoxication charges.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Curt Nobles Ned Call

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