Reed Infant Norma Mae laid to rest at White Chapel
Graveside rites were held Friday at White Chapel Cemetery for Norma Mae Reed infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Reed of Coolville.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1949
Page
2
Yuletide Work Hampered By Heavy Rainfall Sunday
Middleport firemen and Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion paused Sunday due to rain while aiding welfare drives. The group collected blankets canned goods clothing toys and money for the needy with plans to distribute Wednesday. Firemen noted funds will support milk for needy children through winter as Elden Walburn and Legionnaires decorated the village with Christmas trees and lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney- Bennett Post
American Legion
Richard Carr
C. P. Bradbury
Elden Walburn
Feeney-Bennett Post
West Virginia Driver Fined $50 and Costs
George B. Simmons, 39, of Lumberport, W Va, arrested by the State Highway Patrol for driving under the influence. Arraigned before Justice Percy People Friday night, found guilty Saturday, fined $50 and costs, and given 25 days in jail with suspension pending good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George B. Simmons
Lumberport
W. Va
State Highway Patrol
Justice of the Peace
Percy People
Simplicity marks wedding at Bradford Church of Christ
Miss Madeline Johnson and Mr. Charles Eugene Evans wed in a six thirty evening double ring ceremony led by Rev. Harold McDole. The bride wore a blue faille ensemble with navy accessories and a pearls necklace. After a West Virginia trip the couple will reside in Bradbury. Several relatives attended, with details on outfits and travel, while local residents faced illnesses moves and visits around Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradford Church of Christ
Madeline Johnson
Winfield FE. Johnson
Johnson
Charles Eugene Evans
Clay Evans
Harold McDole
Vernon Evans
Evans
Felber Biscuit Co
Columbus
West Virginia
Bradbury
Jacob Johnson
Glenn Evans
Worthy Johnson
Morris Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Christmas Potluck and Lodge Installations Serve Middleport
Middleport decor brightens the White Rose Lodge Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for a Friday potluck supper with 15 members exchanging gifts. Officers were installed earlier in the week, with Mrs. Benjamin F. Turner named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wyatt Swindler
N. Second Ave
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Benjamin F. Turner
Christmas Dinner in Busy Bee Class Hosts
Mrs Ray Luman Mrs Gladwin Werner and Mrs Paul Smart hosted the Busy Bee Class of the First Baptist Church for its annual Christmas dinner and party at the Smart home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ray Luman
Gladwin Werner
Paul Smart
First Baptist Church
Christmas Gift Exchange At Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
The Jolly Bunch Sewing Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. J. E. Wilson’s home on Friday night. Gifts for the exchange were placed under a lighted tree and new members were drawn for 1950. Officers elected include Mrs. Carl Swisher president and Mrs. Perry Mitch vice president. Prizes went to Mrs. Noah Haskins and Mrs. Doyle Miller. Desserts and coffee were served by the hostesses with guests Mrs. John Hawkins Jr and Mrs. Charles Bennett attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
J. E. Wilson
Orin Smith
Dolly Pals
Noah Haskins
Doyle Miller
Carl Swisher
Perry Mitch
Ohio State Marching Band Guests Vacation Before Rose Bowl
Franklin Ginther and John Beeson of the Ohio State Marching Band are in Middleport for a week’s vacation before joining the Rose Bowl trip to California. They stay with Frank Ginther and the Hawkins family, and Beeson with Leo Beeson and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Franklin Ginther
John Beeson
Ohio State Marching Band
California
Myrna Russell Attends Forest Run Christmas Party
Middleport notes Myrna Russell daughter of Mayor Sid ney T. Russell attended a Christmas party and chicken dinner at Forest Run Sunday. She was the guest of Mrs. Leah Weatherby and her Sunday school class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Myrna Russell
Sidney T. Russell
Forest Run
Leah Weatherby
Christmas Holiday Moves and Visits In Local Area
Set and Mrs Allensworth with Betty Jo Roush visit Austin relatives for Christmas. Orville Chambers of Nashville arrives for holiday with Herbert Chambers and Willis Aleshire. Aleshires plan Christmas visit. William Lewis moves to Oak Hill in Cross Store co owner home. Don Graber Helen Wood guests of Wood and Biggins families. Robert Biggins family relocate to Pomeroy. Oliver Mitch moves to Gene Bennett home with Bennetts in Columbus. S Dow moves from New Haven near Phode Lumber Co. Lewis Williams visits. Don Hollingsworth and Allen Williams in Charleston and Nitro remain critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Allensworth
Betty Jo Roush
Austin
Texas
Harvey Allensworth
Downing Roush
Orville Chambers
Nashville
Tenn
Herbert Chambers
Willis Aleshire
Dayton
Aleshires
Charleston
Allen Williams
Nitro
City Churches Observe Christmas Services in Middleport
Middleport churches were crowded as families attended Christmas programs. The Church of Christ featured a cantata under Mrs. Arthur Skinner with Mrs. Chester Erwin at the organ amid silver blue decorations. First Baptist displayed a silver and white tree and wise men silhouettes designed by Miss Margaret Ella Hysell. Heath Methodist offered a Christmas pageant The Christmas Manger with 50 children participating and a white gift offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Arthur Skinner
Chester Erwin
Margaret Ella Hysell
First Baptist Church
Charles M. Poberoy
C. P. Bradbury
Heath Methodist Church
Emma Jane Buell
Youth Fellowship
L. W. McComas
Carol Bachtel
W. B. Moore
Contract Club Guests From Gallia Honor Mrs Ingles
Mrs Clyde Ingles Jr entertained her Contract Club at Chestnut Street home with out of town guests Mrs John Gwinn and Miss Judy Haskins of Gallipolis attending. A strong earthquake damaged buildings in Punta Arenas Chile Saturday but no casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clyde Ingles, Jr
Chestnut St
John Gwinn
Judy Haskins
Gallipolis
Santiago
Chile
Punta Arenas
Oscar Nickels Rites Held in Maryland
Oscar L. Nickels aged 78 died Thursday evening at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Parkersburg. He resided in Orange Township near Tuppers Plains and is survived by wife Mary and two sons Wilbur of Longbottom and Clarence of Wellsville. Funeral services were Sunday in Frederick Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Oscar L. Nickels
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg
Nickels
Orange Township
Tuppers Plains
Mary Nickels
Wilbur
Longbottom
Clarence
Wellsville
Frederick
Maryand
Yule Pageant Planned At Tuppers Plains
A Christmas pageant will be presented by the Olive Orange schools of Tuppers Plains on Tuesday at 1 45 p m. Each grade will participate with characters drawn from elementary pupils. Music Supervisor Frances Malone directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Olive Orange
Frances Malone
Meigs Hospital Notes Births and Discharges
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Shanklin The Plains welcomed a daughter on Dec 16. Admitted were Mrs. Wesley Belles Letart Falls Allen Ward Langsville and Mrs. Birdie Richard New Haven. Discharged were Mrs. Sherwood Meredith and son James Lambert William Lewis and Mrs. Alyce Schneider Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shanklin
the Plains
Wesley Belles
Letart Falls
Allen Ward
Langsville
Birdie Richard
New Haven
Sherwood Meredith
James Lambert
William Lewis
Alyce Schneider
Clifton
Miss Clifford Hosts Five Hundred Club Party
Miss Margaret Clifford entertained the Five Hundred Club Friday at the home of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Paul Clifford on Seventh Ave The house was decorated for the holidays and refreshments featured Christmas tree salad High scores went to Miss Nina Russell and Mrs Sidney T Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret Clifford
Paul Clifford
Seventh Ave
Clarence Clifford
Helena Clifford
Nina Russell
Sidney T. Russell
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