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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
9
The Pomeroy Society elected officers at a brief session on Mulberry Avenue. Minnie Neutzling was chosen president, Mrs. Jacob Genheimer vice president, Luie Genheimer secretary, and Burt Webster treasurer. The meeting opened with a short report and Christmas observance at the Methodist Church.
Christmas gatherings are described across several towns. Chester Garden Club, Jolly Club and Pomeroy events feature officer elections, potluck meals, corsages, and gift exchanges. Fire and auxiliary activities include an emergency run and a hospital charity party with decorated halls and refreshments.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Gilmore of Pomeroy. Admissions include Garfield Adams of Pomeroy Ralph Radcliff of Middleport and Charles Raymond Yonker of Le Tart West Virginia.
John Kauff was re elected president as the Railway Carmen of America met at Woodman Hall Tuesday night. Officers were chosen for the new term and a turkey dinner served by Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters. A donation to the National Polio Foundation was voted, with 19 at the event. Several named members and spouses attended.
An unclear fragment mentions Mrs. Smith traveling with her husband and a paralytic invalid from a past auto accident. A separate line recalls the Constitution’s adoption on September 17, 1787, adding historical context to the fragment.
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