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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1952

Page

2

Names of 55 Countians Included on Jury Lists

Pomeroy lists 55 Meigs County residents for possible January term jury duty. Drawing attended by Brown, Everett Tracy, Frank Cleland, jury commissioners, Judge W People, Sheriff Charles Russell. Grand jury venire includes Pearl Tanborey Reedville and others from Reedsville Rutland Pomeroy and Portland. Petit jury names include Guy Shuler and others.

Pomeroy Meigs County Petit Brown Everett Tracy Frank Cleland W. Peoples Charles Russell Pearl Tanborey Reeds

Pomeroy Church Calendar Details Christmas Services

A listing of local churches with service times and holiday programs across Pomeroy and surrounding towns. Churches include United Methodist, Church of God, United Brethren, Danville Pilgrim Holiness, Federated, First Church, Syracuse Circuit, Sacred Heart, Naomi Baptist, Nazarene, Chester Methodist, Hyssel Run Free Methodist, Eden, Zion, Grace Episcopal, Laurel Cliff, and Letart Falls with times for Sunday school, worship, Christmas programs, and midweek services.

Fenere Elckes Worting United Methodist J. Les Ne Kunze Youth Fellowship Church OF God N. H. Jenks Forest Run M. Racine Sutton Antiquity United Brethren Weber Thoma Mt. Herman Letart Falls Danville First Church R. H. DeMott the Mystery of the Incarnation Bap- Ge Youth Fellowship Syracuse C. A. White Carmel Sacred Heart Prather George Voytke Donald Seevers Naomi Baptist H. E. Hartis BYPU Nazarene Lyndon Aweno Chester Methodist Hysell Run H Bates Eden Christian Endeavor Zion Grace Episcopal Charles R. Speer Wig’ FunBundey School Thureday

F.H.A. Group Schedules Bake Sale Saturday at Cross Hardware

The F H A group led by Miss Mildred Ohlinger will host a bake sale and handmade article sale Saturday morning at 10 at Cross Hardware Store. Decorated aprons potholders sprinklers and baked goods and candy will be sold.

Ee Ee Mildred Ohlinger Cross Hardware Store

Area Man in Korea Wins Army Citation

Pvt. Cyril E. Coleman of Middleport earned the Combat Infantryman Badge for valor under enemy fire in Korea. He is the son of Bethel Coleman of 277 Lincoln St and entered service in February 1951, joining the Second Infantry Division last September.

Middleport Cyril E. Coleman Korea Coleman Bethel Coleman Lincoln St Army Second

Kelly Grueser Returns Home From Hospital

Pomeroy resident Kelly Grueser has left the hospital after injuries from a tractor accident on his farm near Pomeroy. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Kelly Grueser Pomeroy

Yale Program Slated At Church of Christ

A Christmas program will be presented at 7 30 p m at the Pomeroy Church of Christ. Recitations will be given by the beginners and primary group while the older children present a Christmas pageant.

Yale Church of Christ Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Chilon

Nativity and Christmas Decor Highlight Sacred Heart Meeting

The Rev Father George of Sacred Heart Church spoke at the meeting where Christmas decorations were featured, including a lighted tree a nativity scene pine ornaments and a Madonna bust. Santa Claus and his sleigh with reindeer appeared in a picture of Mrs Hackett who led a business session and Christmas donation drive. Carol singing followed as Snowball ice cream cake and poinsettias were served.

George Sacred Heart Church Iion Santa Claus Hackett Father Voytke Millard Wildermuth Ray Charles A. Bradbury Gene Ellis J. L. Davis Paul Casci John Bacon Homer Gordon Dona George Hackett

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Wise In Middleport

Mrs Charles Lewis hosted a surprise birthday gathering for her mother Mrs William Wise at their Broadway home. The 80 year old honoree shared the day with her daughter whose own birthday was celebrated. Guests included several Wise and Lewis families with two cakes at dinner.

Middleport Charles Lewis William Wise Broadway Wise Lewis Esc Charles Wise Jacob Wise Ae. Veith Elizabeth Butcher Eshire

Middleport Sewing Club Plans Christmas Party

The Joll 3 ye Sewing Club will meet at 6 30 p m at Mrs EB Wilson’s Beech Street home for a Christmas party and gift exchange.

Middleport Joll Ye Sewing Club

Christmas Party at Hoyts After Choir Rehearsal

In Middleport the Rev and Mrs C E Hoyt hosted a Christmas party for the First Baptist Church choir after rehearsal on Wednesday. The home on S Sixth Ave was seasonally decorated with red taper lighting at the refreshment table. Guests included Franklin Ginther choir director Mrs C P Bradbury organist Mrs Franklin Ginther Mrs H M Cross Mrs Homer Hysell Mrs Beulah White and her guest Mrs Pearl Hoffman Mrs John Fultz Mrs Lillian Mc Ghee Shiv Mills Frances Beards Cheese Brew Bill Darst and the couple Mr and Mrs Paul ar and Mr and Mrs L D es.

Middleport First Baptist Church C. E. Hoyt S. Sixth Ave Hoyt Franklin Ginther C. P. Bradbury H. M. Cross Homer Hysell Beulah White Pearl Hoffman John Fultz Lillian McGhee Shiv Mills Frances Beards Bill Darst Paular L. D. Es

Italianil marriage announced for Sgt Guido Girolami

Announcements report the engagement and expected marriage of Sgt Guido Girolami son of Basilio and Mrs Giro lami in Italy on November 20. Girolami a Pomeroy High School graduate serves in the Military Police Service Command and is stationed in Trieste near his parents who run a tavern in Middleport and reside in Pomeroy.

Middleport Guido Girolami Basilio Girolami Vidia Cesshi Pescia Italy Girolami Pomeroy High School Military Police Service Command Trieste Pomeroy

Traffic Light Working After Months Off in Middleport

Middleport police warn drivers the center traffic light at N Second and Coal is now functioning after being off for months. The red and green signals are hard to distinguish as the unit hangs amid Christmas lights strung between poles. Several motorists ran the light last night.

Middleport N. Second and Coal Sts

Candy Sale Set by Eta Phi at Association Radio Shop

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi chapter of Beta Phi Sorority announces a candy sale this Saturday at the Association Radio Shop in Pomeroy. Sorority members will be selling confections to raise funds.

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi Beta Phi Sorority Association Pomeroy

Jaycees Collect 2000 Toys for Yale County Christmas Drive

Jaycees raise 2000 toys from windups to row scooters for countywide distribution through Salvation Army and welfare department. Virgil V. Brown thanks the public as Lions Club aids in the effort and a toy repair workshop operates at the Browns home. Richard Follrod leads the projects from Pomeroy.

Virgil V. Brown Oe Lions Club Jaycees Salvation Army Brown Box Senta Meige County Daycees Carl Jones Dale Keats Roger Morgan Dick Karr Velma Weber Don Tuite Richard Folled

Farmers Eye World Events To Determine 1953 Outlook

County Agent C. E. Blakeslee outlines 1953 farmers' outlook with world events as a key factor. Defense spending peaks, unemployment near WWII lows, and net farm income expected to dip about five percent. Readiness tips cover costs, marketing, debt reduction, taxes, home improvements, and feeding strategies for the year.

C. E. Blakeslee Pomeroy United States Assis Sant Ohio Economic Extension Service

Hay mows and silos emptying as winter nears

Extension dairy specialist McGrew of Ohio State warns hay supplies are running low and roughage demand will rise. He notes fall hay crops were normal but weather has reduced quality and quantity, leaving dairymen facing tight feeds as cows start eating higher-quality forage.

Ohio State University Ad McGrew

Christmas Activities At Middleport Churches

Several Middleport churches schedule a busy Christmas program season. Heath Methodist and First Baptist outline worship services, Sunday schools, youth activities, and a Christmas cantata. First Presbyterian offers sermons and a candlelight service, while the Church of Christ and Syracuse Presbyterian share scripture readings and a candlelight communion.

Heath Methodist Louis A. Bangerter First Baptist Claremont E. Hoyt Franklin Ginther First Presbyterian Howard E. Ruppelt Church School Chas Fanie Erlewine Lowell Probasco Church OF Christ West Dean Tor George Meinhart Syracuse Church School

Delays Slow Firm's Plant Merger Plans

John K. Smith of Imperial Electric says merger plans for the Akron and Middleport plants are delayed as architects and builders have not submitted plans. The Middleport Chamber of Casinos group awaits plans before offers of aid. company blame not on its side and hopes for near future results.

Middleport John K. Smith Imperial Electric Pany Akron Opn Smith Jecpees Dleport

Pomeroy Social Notes Christmas Party for Unit Post Members

The Past Presidents of Unit to Drew Webster Post 39 enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Ben Neutzling at 307 Wetzgal St. New president Mrs. Albert Young led a business session. gifts were sent to WWI nurse Mrs. Gautt. Guests included many unit members and an invited guest, with festive decorations, carols, contests, and a chicken galad dinner.

Ralph Gilmore Jed Webster Asenath Ann Tracy Hugh Black J. M. Thornton Owen Watson Teanaee Oung Jed Webster Sr Dey Hysell Eddie Smith George Hackett Harry Houdashelt Alva Hite Unit Drew Webster Post

Englishman Nicholas Breakspeare Becomes Adrian

Nicholas Breakspeare, the sole Englishman to ascend to the papacy, adopted the name Adrian upon his election. His papal tenure marked a rare moment of English influence in medieval church leadership.

Nicholas Breakspeare Adrian

Drive To Aid Needy Planned

Final plans for distributions of food and money for the Christmas drive were made by the Volunteer Firemen at their hall. Sirens on the trucks will signal calls to every home in the village Sunday as they work to complete the effort by evening. Headquarters will be the Stansbury Building on Mill Street.

Middleport Stansbury Mill St

William Fults Visits Home For Holidays

Pfc. William Fults of Camp Pelton California arrived Thursday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Fults and their children on S Fifth Avenue Middleport He plans to return to California the day after Christmas and is noted for visiting his cousin Sammy during the stay.

Middleport William Fults Camp Pelton Calif Henry Fults S. Fifth Ave California Hls Cous Sammy

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