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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1952

Page

3

POMEROY County Motorist Injured in Weekend Crashes

One man injured when his car hit a guard rail on Route 7 near Shenango late Friday. Harvey Deem of Pomeroy taken to Meigs General Hospital with chest and head injuries after his car struck railing. Damages about 250 dollars. Dana Turner Jr. of Pomeroy charged for reckless operation after a Saturday afternoon crash on E Main Street. Turner’s eastbound car hit a pole and rail crossing sign. Minor damages reported in a separate Sunday crash on New Lima Road near Rutland.

Pomeroy Harvey Deem Pomeroy Route 1 Shenangam Satury Deem Russell Deem Meigs General Hospital Delmar A Rae E. Main St Dana Turner, Jr William Lehew Turner Lehew New Lima Road Rutland

Vocal Solos Mark Church Yale Program

Christmas program at the Church of L A Wiley featured solos by Colleen Ilson David Wiley Kathy Graves and others with piano and organ duets. Children presented recitations and readings while Mrs Erwin accompanied. Mary Jane Young led readers and choral responses. Santa distributed treats for church school children.

Middleport Church of L. A Colleen Ilson David Wiley Kathy Graves Carol Blaker Kay Jenkinson Patty Robbie Steffy Earl McKinley Martha Lou Hannell Jenny Lemley Dale Miller Betty Gilmore Mary L. Buckner John Stephenson Barry Boyer Jimmie Miller Billy Neutzling Carolyn Searles Melvin Swisher Jon Cunningham Debra Grueser Sandra Bunce Melanie Young Joy Boggs Ann Miller Anna Criner Mary Jane Young

Lou Saunders Elected To Civic Club Post

Lou Saunders of Sout Third Ave is elected secretary of the Hilltop Shrine Breakfast Club in Columbus. The group formed in 1944 with twelve charter members and now counts about 600 members. It contributes 500 dollars annually to the Crippled Children's Hospital Fund.

Middleport Lou Saunders Daisy Saunders Sout Third Ave Hilltop Shrine Columbus Crippled Children’s Hospital Fund

GOP Slim Edge in Senate and House for 83rd Congress

Republicans will hold a slim edge in both chambers when the 83rd Congress opens in January. They won 23 of 35 Senate seats, giving a 49 7 margin, with possibilities for change if independents vote differently. House results show a split with one Independent and one vacancy from Adolph Sabath's death.

GOP Senate House Wayne Morse Oregon Adolph Sabath Newshhart

Sunday School Groups Join In Christmas Program Here

Sunday School groups at Middleport presented a Christmas program during the Sunday School hour. The event featured songs from Kindergarten and Nursery classes, a skit The Emblems of Christmas, a Bible story recitation by Primary boys, and duets by Barbara and Betty Covert. Members joined church membership during morning worship and two baptisms were conducted. Special music included selections by Midshipman Joe Sagone and the Senior organist, with poinsettias donated for altar decoration.

Middleport James Nen Cacendraman O Rireadhes Emerson Jones Barbara Betty Covert H. E. Cook Robert Bishop Edwin Cook David C. Miller Robert Coats

Christmas Pageant To Be Presented at Taylor RF Church

Chauncey group will present a pageant titled One Night in Bethlehem at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor RF Church. Performers begin dress rehearsal on Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon.

Chauncey Hem Taylor RF

Schools Open January Fifth in Chauncey Area

Readable fragments indicate area schools begin the new term on January 5. Details on districts, times, and specific schools are unclear from the OCR, but the date stands as the official start.

Chauncey Personals Note Homecoming During Holidays

Miss Jo Ferrell returned Friday from Mount Vernon where she studies at Mount Vernon Academy and will holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs W L Ferrell. Miss Erma Craig of Glouster stayed with Jo Ferrell and the Davises. Ronald Cline, son of Mr and Mrs George Cline, came home Friday from Corpus Christi Texas for a 12 day visit.

Jo Ferrell Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Academy W. L. Ferrell Erma Craig Glouster Milton Davis Joan Davis Near Portsmouth W. G. Vis F. A Ronald Cline George Cline Corpus Christi Texas

Chauncey Miss Kathryn McCoy Vacationing With Parents

Chauncey Miss Kathryn McCoy, director of the Chauncey Dover band, spends her Christmas vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank McCoy in Peebles.

Chauncey Kathryn McCoy Chauncey- Dover Band Frank McCoy Peebles

Christmas program at Meigs County Children’s Home

Pomeroy Christmas social notes report a Hemlock Grove Church of Christ Sunday School group presenting a program at the Meigs County Children’s Home. Performances included Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and Jingle Bells. Families provided a holiday treat for the children. Attendees listed include Stanford Stockton family and Delores Ruth with daughters Ruth and Rosalie, plus several other adults and children.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sam Curtis Ernest Cullums Jim Caldwell Hall Frost Stanford Stockton Delores Ruth Doyle Sargent Pete Hines Omer Hess Ruth Linda Marilyn Ernestine Donna Jean Rosalie Terry Cullums Bertine Darrence

Third Friday Club Christmas Party at Mrs Bushs Little House

The Pomeroy group held a Christmas party Friday evening with a turkey dinner and candlelit tables. Santa figures and holly decorations set the season mood as gifts were exchanged and new Secret Pals were drawn for next year. A round robin card was signed by numerous members including Mrs Bentz Wolfe and several named wives and Miss Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Cleland Hines Ben Neutzling Everett Dailey Willard Hines Albert Ebersbach Ed Hite Ernest Rhodes Grover Erb Addie Grueser Anna Kate Ebersbach

Sailor Whitlock Returns From Six Month Mediterranean Cruise

William O. Whitlock seaman with the Navy has returned to the United States after a six month Mediterranean cruise. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hubbard of Syracuse and husband of Delores Phillips of Smithers West Virginia.

Syracuse William O. Whitlock Navy United States Carl Hubbard Delores Phillips l Smithers W. Va

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