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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1957

Page

2

Members Received In Christmas Ceremonial at IOOF Hall

Four new Mary Shrine 37 members were received during a Christmas ceremonial at the IOOF hall in Pomeroy. The event, led by Marie Hawkins and Stewart Hawkins, announced plans for a white elephant sale on Jan 10 to fund the material objective project, with a pot luck supper and sales tax receipts encouraged at the session. Attendees hailed from Middleport and surrounding towns.

Middleport IOOF Pomeroy Mary Shrine 37 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Marie Hawkins Stewart Hawkins Watchman of Shepherds Lula Nease Hilah Lutz Gladys May Mabel Bennett Mary Shrine Supreme Shrine Detroit Mich Supreme Material Objective District 16 Supreme Paige Supreme King’s Guard Harrisonville Racine Gallipolis Cheshire Point Pleasant W. Va Mrs. Hawkins Maxine Wingett Denzil Goeglein Mary Hughes Zella Cross Pauline Atkins Mabel Goeglein Bernice Winn Ernest Wingett Virgil Atkins Harry P. Smith Leo Vaughan Grace French Hilah Latz Nellie Tracy Lillian Stieff Emma K. Clatworthy James Clatworthy Edith Hutsinpillar Theo Smith Florence McGuffin Bessie Musgrave Helen Chase Martha Wood Anne Stevers Elsie Smith Elizabeth Lear Mae Rhodes Fern Cheesebrew Hazel Andrews Edith Hutsinpiller Pearl Reynolds

Christmas church schedules in Middleport plan services

Middleport churches list morning worship times and Christmas programs. Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Robert Palmer holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 30 a m with a Christmas message. a 7 30 p m program features choruses readings and recitations. Other churches outline Bible school and services with candlelight communion and sermons titled Heavens Herald and Heaven's Herald.

Church of the Nazarene Robert Palmer Church of Christ Fred Gardner Heath Methodist Raymon Konkright Syracuse Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt Middleport Presbyterian Heaven’s Herald Lynn Buchanan Lillian Stieff Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Laurel Cliff W. H. Strausbaugh Free Methodist Hysell Run Salvation Army F. W. Carlson Cincinnati Sally Landers Salvation Meeting Glenna Rummel Pomeroy Seventh-Day Adventist Butternut St DAV Chester Methodist R. M. Grove Dexter Church of Christ B. H. Morris Bradford Church of Christ Gene Rutter Christian Endeavor Syracuse Dorcas Eub Richard Young Youth Fellowship Jehovahs Witnesses Cherry and Main Raymond Hummell Carmel Zion Church of Christ Ronnie Eggleton Rutland First Baptist Church of the Nazarrene Roy K. Williams Apple Grove Tuppers Plains Freeland Norris Bethel

Nazarene Adult Class Christmas Party at Pastor’s Home

The Middleport Church of the Nazarene Adult Class held a Christmas gathering at Rev. and Mrs. Robert Palmer’s home. The program included prayer, carols, and Bible verses, with a gift exchange and refreshments for Palmers, children, and several members including Betty and Patty Grimm, Erma Daugherty, and Mrs. Thomas.

Middleport Middleport Church of the Nazarene Robert Palmer Palmers Betty Patty Victor Grimm Erma Daugherty Stela Walburn Freda Saxton Merle Rawlins Cora Thomas Frank Grogan James Cheadle Ronnie Anna Smith Laura Lee

Naomi Baptist Christmas Program Planned by Sunday School

The Naomi Baptist Church Sunday School directed by S T Johnson will present a Christmas program Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The assistant superintendent leads the event with a focus on seasonal readings and songs.

Pomeroy Naomi Baptist Church S. T. Johnson

Firemen Elect New Officers for Christmas Project

Pomeroy reports Syracuse Fire Department officers elected in regular session. William Thuener is chief Morris Harden assistant chief Glen Cundiff president Cris Hubbard vice president Harold Duckworth captain Troy Zwilling first lieutenant Bob Harden second lieutenant George Cun diff secretary treasurer G I Cundiff Jr trustee. Santa Claus will arrive at 1 30 p m Sunday Dec 22 to hand out 236 sacks of candy joined by fire department and emergency squad with arrival by fire truck or ambulance depending on weather.

Ex-Resident Adam Gloeckner Dies at 86 in Gallipolis

Adam Gloeckner 86 a former Pomeroy resident died about noon Thursday in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Survivors include wife Jessie two daughters Margaret Miracle and Barbara Gloeckner both of Akron two brothers Andy Clarksburg and Jacob Pomeroy one niece Marie Dailey Pomeroy and several other nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home burial Beech Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home until services time.

Pomeroy Adam Gloeckner Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Jessie Margaret Miracle Barbara Gloeckner Akron Andy Clarksburg Jacob Marie Dailey Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove

Pageant Tonight by Bedford School Children

Children of the Bedford Grade School present a Christmas pageant on at 7:30 tonight. The program at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall depicts the birth of Christ in a simple staged show.

Pomeroy Bedford Grade School Hemlock Grove Grange Hall Christ

Middleport Ministers Elect New Officers for Year

The Middleport Ministerial Association elected Fred I. Gardner as president and Rev. Robert Palmer, Rev. C. R. Kankright, and Rev. Howard Ruppelt to vice president secretary and treasurer respectively. They set a Jan 6 week of prayer at Church of Christ and a Jan 13 meeting at the same church.

Middleport Middleport Ministerial Association First Baptist Church Fred I. Gardner Robert Palmer C. R. Kankright Howard Ruppelt Church of Christ Mr. Konkright C. E. Hoyt Middleport High School

Gifts Are Presented at 10th Imperial Party for Employes

In Middleport the 10th annual Christmas dinner and party for Imperial Electric Co. employees, families, and guests was held at Sacred Heart Church. Santa handed out gifts, with Paul Davis as master of ceremonies and David Darst Jr leading prayers and entertainment.

Middleport Imperial Electric Co Sacred Heart Church Santa Claus Paul Davis David Darst, Jr Sacred Heart Guild C. Norwood Haddox Mason County Haddox John K. Smith, Jr Vincent Dabo William Hamm Russell Lyons Henry Clatworthy Cassam Hindy

Maryland men sentenced in Ohio pen case

Two of three Maryland men indicted by the grand jury for fraud received one to three year terms in the Ohio State Penitentiary. James W. Smith and Lowell Edward Weddle, both Baltimore natives, were sentenced by Common Pleas Judge John C. Bacon. Gene Evans Corley, 17, received an indefinite term at the Boys Industrial School.

Justice of the Peace R. E. Grindley Minersville Earl Wines Gene Osler Point Pleasant Howard Frank

Come Double Class Potluck Dinner Held at United Methodist Church

A potluck dinner was held Tuesday at 6 30 p m by the Come Double Class of the United Methodist Church and their families. Alex Cilo asked the blessing preceding the dinner. A social hour followed with gifts exchanged. Hostesses were Mrs Hayman Barnitz Mrs Eugene Buckley Mrs Alex Cilo and Mrs Wilson Carpenter.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Alex Cilo Hayman Barnitz Eugene Buckley Wilson Carpenter

Christmas Church Services Across Pomeroy Area

Meigs County churches list multiple services December events and holiday programs at First Baptist Pomeroy United Methodist Federated Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian St. Paul Lutheran Alfred Methodist and others with Sunday schools, worship times, Christmas programs, cantatas, and youth activities. Local pastors include Rev. Ralph C. Zandel Rev. Eugene Brown Rev. Waldo J. Bartels and more.

First Baptist E. Main St Pomeroy Ralph C. Zandel White House Log Cabin Childrens Youth Department Coral United Methodist Eugene Brown Federated Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian Waldo J. Bartels St. Paul’s Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave Amos Alfred Methodist R. M. Grove

Carpenters Union Dines at Rivervue Restaurant

Local 650 Carpenters Union held its annual Christmas dinner at 8 30 p m Wednesday with about 67 members attending. The group’s stated meeting began at 7 30 p m in the Union Hall before adjourning to the Rivervue Restaurant for the dinner.

Pomeroy Carpenters Union Rivervue

John Adams Dies in Pittsburgh After Illness

Mrs. L. D. Diles and Dana Hamilton report the death of their cousin John Adams in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania after a long illness. He is survived by his wife three young daughters his mother Mrs Bessie Handley Adams three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held in Pittsburgh.

Middleport

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted: Mrs. Rosa Oliver of Rutland, Mrs. Joe Fields of Pomeroy, Alvin Norris of Pomeroy. Discharged: Floyd Rupe of Pomeroy, Mrs. Belva Glaze and infant of Pomeroy, Mrs. William Snyder of Rutland, Mrs. Jack Reed and son of Manson.

Rosa Oliver Rutland Joe Fields Pomeroy Alvin Norris Floyd Rupe Belva Glaze William Snyder Jack Reed Mason

Bird clown earns nickname for showy mating display

A male bird during mating season is described as the clown among birds for dangling legs and mid air wing flaps, a display noted in reports.

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