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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1957

Page

3

Big Bend Boat Club Forms in Middleport Venture

The Big Bend Boat Club held its second organizational meeting at Preston Motors with 40 boating enthusiasts from Middleport Pomeroy Syracuse Athens New Haven and nearby areas. Gilbert Bush Coast Guard Auxiliary leader outlined safety laws and club support while C Hanley Sibley discussed structure and goals.

Middleport Pomeroy Syracuse Athens New Haven Preston Motors, Inc Leadingham Gilbert Bush U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Gallipolis Coast Guard Auxiliary Bush C. Hanley Sibley Point Pleasant Fleming Eugene Fisher Leonard Hess Gerald Shuster G. E. Preston Orin Smith Preston Building Wellston-Jackson-McArthur

Plumbing Help: Pipe Threading and Heating Cables

Local plumbing service advertises pipe threading and electric heating cables to thaw frozen pipes. Offers full plumbing work for all needs and emphasizes solutions for pipe freezing. Customer outreach highlights expert pipe work and emergency thawing options.

All-Day Services Planned at Racine Church

An all-day meeting is scheduled Sunday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the Racine Portland Road in Old Town. Rev John Blackstalk of Middletown will conduct with Apostle Arthur A. Oakman of Independence Missouri. Morning Sunday school and communion services precede a noon basket dinner.

Racine Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Racine-Portland Old Town John Blackstalk Middletown Ohio Arthur A. Oakman Independence

Marshall Choir Performs for Middleport High School

The Symphonic Choir of Marshall College directed by R Wayne Hugeboom presented a concert for Middleport High School students en route to Huntington. The choir had performed at the Music Directors National Conference in St Louis and was invited to sing at the International Music Festival.

Middleport Marshall College R. Wayne Hugeboom Middleport High School Huntington Music Directors National Conference St. Louis

Girl Scout Skating Party Set for Sunday

Girl Scout troop 2 will hold a skating party Sunday at 1 30 p.m. at the Millfield skating rink for members and visitors.

Millfield Skating Rink

Bradbury First To File For Middleport Mayor

Ce cil P Bradbury a Republican former village treasurer and clerk led the mayoral race by filing first at the elections board in Pomeroy. Charles Murray the incumbent village clerk also filed, with all three Republicans, while Fisher noted others planned to run.

Middleport Cecil P. Bradbury C. Q O. Fisher Clerk of Elections Board Pomeroy Charles Murray Bradbury Fisher

Legion to Attend Services at Local Church

Feeney-Bennett Post members meet at the hall Sunday at 7 p m and proceed to First Baptist Church for Back To God observances. They also plan a service at Church of Christ where Fred E Dunn is conducting meetings with Roscoe Fife as commander and Paul Haptonstall as chaplain.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion First Baptist Church The Legion United States Legionnaires Church of Christ Fred E. Dunn Paul Haptonstall Roscoe Fife

Motor trucks make up a share of US vehicle registrations

Motor trucks account for 16 percent of total motor vehicle registrations in the United States, indicating a notable share of the national fleet.

United States

Pupils Named to Honor Roll at Glouster Schools

Glouster officials list honor roll students for the third six weeks. In Grade 12 Eric Angle Gerald Hook Rita Richards Janet Steffy and Roger Wolfe achieved mayor high status. Other grades include numerous students across 11 and below.

Glouster Eric Angle Gerald Hook Rita Richards Janet Steffy Roger Wolfe Larry Colbert Crystal Andrews Carol Nott Clarence Whaley Kenneth Whaley

Garden Club to Meet in Middleport Monday Evening

The Middleport Garden Club will hold a combined two month session Monday at 7 30 p m at the president Mrs Max Roller home.

Garden Club Middleport Middleport Garden Club Max Roller

Local Church Services Schedule Listed in Glouster Area

The listing shows multiple denominations and pastors in Glouster and nearby areas. Notable entries include Jacksonville Methodist with Rev J Anthony Bosco services at 9 a.m and 9:45 a.m Sunday school, Trimble Methodist with Rev Bosco 9:30 a.m., Pentecostal led by Clifford McCabe with afternoon Sunday school, and Church of Christ with D K Teater offering Bible school at 9 a.m and worship at 10 a.m. Additional entries cover Glouster Methodist under Rev Dale Hoplight, Oakdale with Rev Miles K Hoon, First Baptist under Rev Clinton Powell, Holy Cross Catholic with Fr Anthony Nickle, Jacksonville EUB led by W E Crace, Hollister EUB, Seventh Day Adventist with Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

Trimble Methodist J. Anthony Bosco Clifford McCabe Somerset Church of Christ D. K. Teater Wise Steward U.P Glouster Methodist Dale Hoplight Oakdale Miles K. Hoon First Baptist Clinton Powell Holy Cross Catholic Anthony Nickle Jacksonville W. E. Crace Hollister

Legion To Go To Church For Back To God Movement

McCann Frederick Post 414 American Legion and Auxiliary members will attend Glouster Church of Christ as part of the Back To God movement. They will meet at the Legion Hall at 9 45 a m wearing Legion caps. The Youth Choir will sing and minister Daniel K Teater will deliver The Wise Steward sermon.

Glouster McCann - Frederick Post American Legion Auxiliary Glouster Church of Christ Legion Frank Grubbs Legionnaires Legion Hall Daniel K. Teater

Back to God Movement Attends Varied Church Services

A movement known as Back to God promotes attending group services and visits a different church each year. The approach emphasizes collective worship and exposure to diverse congregations within a rotating schedule.

Drydock Mine No 255 Near Chauncey Ohio

A mine labeled Drydock No 255 sits two miles north of Chauncey Ohio just off State Route 13. The readable note indicates its location and proximity to the highway for access.

Girl Scout Troops Plan Bake Sale at Economy Store

Troops 1 and 2 will sponsor a bake sale at the Economy Store starting Saturday at 9 a.m. to raise funds for troop activities and community service.

Glouster—Girl Scout Troops Economy

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