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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

8

New Deputy Sheriff Named for Meigs County

C. H. Wise Jr. will be deputy sheriff when Sheriff-elect Charlies Russell takes office January 1. Wise has long ties to Middleport including past Chief of Police, and work with West Virginia Ordnance Works and Crosley Radio Corp. He and his wife Kathryn live on 8S Second Ave. They have two daughters, Mrs. Victor Hannah and Mrs. James Ashley.

Middleport C. H Chink) Wise, Jr Charlies Russell Meigs County Wise James Harley William Robson Cheriff George Beards West Virginia Ordnance Works Crosley Radio Corp Cincinnati WVOW Mason County Wises Second Ave Victor Hannah Pomeroy James Ashley Kathryn Sis) Wise

Carols Sung To Shut-Ins And Others

Caroling groups visited shut-ins and homes in Middleport. Heath Methodist Church Sunday School class led by Mrs. MeComas and Mrs. Moore shared songs and refreshments at the church after an outreach. A Christ mas tea at the McComas home featured gifts for welfare and piano solos by several girls.

Middleport L. W. MeComas Heath Methodist Church MeComas W. B. Moore Earl Knight Marilyn Sue Knight Emerson Jones Knight Mr Moore Edward Lee McComas McComas Lincoln St Carolyn Wilson Nancy Roller Patty Lieyd Mary Carolyn Miller Carole Elyvir Moore Mrs. McComas Mary Jane Bartram Judy Jacobs Cheryl Blake Patsy Clark Sharon Iiley Marguerite McLaughlin Ruth Wright Juanita Hawkins

Coca Cola Bottling Co Party Held in Parkersburg

Local representatives L Roush Horace McElhinny Wilbur Theobald Alfred Lee Roush and Henry Carsey attended the Coca Cola Bottling Co party in Parkersburg on Tuesday evening. Prizes and gifts including pears were awarded to each honoree.

Middleport Coca-Cola Bottling Co Parkersburg L. Roush Horace McElhinny Wilbur Theobald Alfred Lee Roush Henry Carsey

Chase Hosts Christmas Day Gathering in Rutland

Mr and Mrs Clarence Chase of Rutland will host relatives on Christmas Day continuing a multi year custom. Table decorations include poinsettias and lighted tapers with a Christmas tree for carol singing and exchanging gifts. Guests include Judson White Hubert Taylor and families, Carl Gilmore and daughters, and Robert Tewksbury of Middleport.

Middleport Clarence Chase Rutland Chases Judson White Hubert Taylor Carl Gilmore

Christ Church Parish St Stephen Feast Day Schedule

The Rev. Robert Findlay Thomas presides at Christ Church with Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Church School at 9:40 a.m. Christmas festival at 7 p.m. Feasts of St John the Evangelist Innocents Circumcision noted with Holy Communion and church activities. Bruce Chapel observes St Stephen church school at 10 a.m.

Christ Church Parish Episcopal Robert Findlay Thomas Christ Church St. Stephen Bruce Chapel

Middleport Troop 1 Girl Scouts Hold Christmas Party

Christmas party of Troop 1 Girl Scouts at Middleport Public Library basement with leaders Mrs Delbert Rice and Miss Phyllis Smart. Carols, games, gift exchange, and holiday themed refreshments were served.

Middleport Middleport Public Library Delbert Rice Phyllis Smart

Christmas party for Home Restaurant employees in Middleport

Mr and Mrs Edgar Pratt hosted a Christmas party for Home Restaurant staff with games prizes and a gift exchange. Guests received a grill and were served sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee by Addie Bitters Letha Russell Madge Graham Osie Kindle Nell McCloud Garnet Walburn Bessie Glaze Dorothy Miller Josephine Lemley Mary Schaaf and three guests Mrs Neva Pratt and Mrs Pencil Adkins. Hayes birthday noted at Mill Street home with family and friends and cake with four candles served ice cream.

Middleport Edgar Pratt Osie Kindle Madge Graham Addie Bitters Letha Russell Nell McCloud Garnet Walburn Bessie Glaze Dorothy Miller Josephine Lemley Mary Schaaf Neva Pratt Pencil Adkins Mill St Eddie Romine Etta Lemley Arnold Hayes Irene Kessinger

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