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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1958

Page

7

A Special List And A Special Happy Yuletide

Special Yuletide list praises a janitor, student, coach, Kiwanian, and several citizens for kindness, courage, leadership, and warmth. The piece also notes community notices about illness, funerals, and Christmas visits across Columbus Akron Chillicothe and local families.

Jack Gilbert George Walter

Carthage Riot Ends Joseph Smith Life in 1844

Joseph Smith founder of the Mormon church was killed by a mob in Carthage Illinois in 1844. The incident marks a pivotal violent event in early Latter Day Saint history.

Joseph Smith The Carthage Ill

Library Closes for Christmas Week in Middleport

Middleport Public Library will close from Christmas to Tuesday reopening. Librarian Mrs Henry Null confirms the schedule. Newport News Virginia James Herring moved his household goods and returned to find a refrigerator and a divan missing valued at 120 dollars.

Middleport Henry Null Newport News James Herring

Banquet Planned By Youth Fellowship at EUB Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Enterprise EUB Church met at the church with Viola and Barbara Davis as hostesses. Barbara Davis led devotions and Dottie Lou Brown headed the business session planning a revival the week of Jan 25 with speaker Mrs Delbert Mills. A gift exchange and refreshments followed hosted by the Davis and Orlle Brown assists.

Pomeroy Youth Fellowship Enterprise Eub Church Viola Barbara Davis Dottie Lou Brown Delbert Mills W. R. Davis Orlle Brown

Mrs Pigott 89 Dies at Reno Home

Virginia A Pigott 89 died Tuesday morning at her niece Judy Wells home near Reno after a long Meigs County life. Survived by daughter Hazel Johnson of Long Bottom two stepchildren Riley Pott and Wayne Pigott five grandchildren Graveside services Friday at 2 p m Mount Olive Cemetery near Long Bottom calls at Arbaigh funeral home Tuppers Plains

Coolville Virginia A. Pigott Judy Wells Reno

Youth Direct Services At First Baptist Christmas Candlelight

The Baptist Youth Fellowship leads the annual Christmas candlelight service at First Baptist Church in Middleport at 7 30 pm. Robert Van Cooney delivers a vocation address and James Hood reads scripture. The youth choir and ensemble perform with readings and roles by Diane Stumbo and Carolyn Wilson. Kit Neal directs with taper lighters and bene diction by Warren J Hulburt. Mr and Mrs Howard West Jr serve as advisors.

Middleport Baptist Youth Fellowship First Baptist Church Robert van Cooney James Hood Diane Stumbo Carolyn Wilson Kit Neal Reed Koenig Warren J. Hulburt Howard West, Jr

Past Resident Omega Wolfe Dies in New Brighton

Relatives were notified Tuesday of the death of 91 year old Omega Wolfe of New Brighton Pennsylvania a former Meigs County resident She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews Funeral services were held today in New Brighton

Pomeroy Omega Wolfe New Brighton Wolfe Meigs County

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