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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1958

Page

2

Brownie Scout Troops Formed At Heath Church

Girls registered at Heath Methodist Church Thursday for two new Brownie troops. Leaders include Mrs. Donald Mills commanding the first troop with 18 members and Mrs. Paul Theis heading the second troop. Assistant leaders and meeting details discussed as meetings continue after school each Thursday.

Middleport New Brownie Scout Donald Mills the Heath Methodist Church Greta Allen Candace Bahr Karen Booyer Sheila Childs Mary Cleland Karen Hawley Charlotte Imboden Judy Jobb Cynthia Mills Nancy Moody Kathy Morgan Cathy Russell Ruth Ann Lavely Sherry Shuler Kay Slater Dee Ann Wells Ann Wilson Jean Moody Geraldine Allen Roger Morgan Paul Theis Kathy Lavely Becky Allensworth Elaine Hackett Marsha Hackett Lillie Imboden Susan Morris Norma Jean Stewart Christine Bailey Paula Jean Theis Carol Anderson Virginia Fife Marilyn Stumbo Susan Ohlinger Rose Marie Hackett Lynda Wilcox Janis Sc

Anna Hayman Dies Thursday in Middleport

Mrs. Anna Hayman aged 89 died Thursday afternoon at her Middleport home after a lingering illness. Survived by a daughter Mrs. James Euler of Middleport, a Racine High School teacher, and a brother George who preceded her in death. She was a member of Heath Methodist Church. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with Rev. Raymon Konkright officiating. Burial in Middleport Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Middleport Anna Hayman James Euler Racine George Hayman Heath Methodist Church Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Raymon Konkright Heath Church Middleport Hill Cemetery

Missionary Meeting Set for Sunday at Rendville Church

POMEROY The quarterly mission meeting of the Hocking District will be held Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Rendville. Mrs. Allen Hampton district president announces the all day gathering with several area churches expected to attend.

Pomeroy Hocking First Baptist Church Rendville Allen Hampton

Junior Winding Trail Garden Club Meeting Cancelled

The February meeting of the Junior Winding Trail Garden Club was canceled due to illness. Advisor Mrs. Robert Thompson said it may be rescheduled for a later date.

Pomeroy Winding Trail Garden Club Robert Thompson

Rio Grande College Students Speak At Sunday Services

Rio Grande College students Joan O Connor and Lacey Hogan will speak at the First Baptist Church Sunday during morning worship and an afternoon Youth Rally. O Connor, a senior from Cleveland, studies elementary education and has worked with interracial and interdenominational teams. Hogan is completing college and studying at Payne Theological Seminary. The event marks Race Relations and Youth Sunday with a 4 30 p m Youth Rally and a 6 p m supper led by a volunteer committee. Public invited to attend both services.

Rio Grande College Cleveland Antioch Baptist Church Ohio Baptist Convention Wade Kinney Hogan Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce College Harry Bailey Richard Finlan Burton Smith Robert Roush John Strickland Danny Bruce Zirkle Sally Foster Ethel Hysell Harold Hysell James Smith Bill Sterrfett Tamara Finlan Wickham Zandal First Baptist Pomeroy Ralph C. Zandel Joan O'Connor Lacey Hogan Miss United Methodist Eugene Brown Boy Scouts MYF Paul Reuter North Broadway Columbus Mr. Brown Rocksprings Methodist R. M. Grove WSCS Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave House of Israel Alfred Methodist The Salvation Army C. C Helen Haning Bob Estep Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Laurel Cliff Free Methodist W. H. Straushaugh Free Methodist Youth Meeting

Missile Development Explained To Lions

John C. Bacon, program chairman, spoke to the Pomeroy Lions Club on U S missile development. He argued the United States is not behind other nations and urged bringing German scientists here after World War II. A film on the WAC Corporal guided missile was shown. district meeting will be hosted by Pomeroy on February 20.

Pomeroy United States John C. Bacon Pomeroy Lions Club Federated Church Bacon U. S Russia U. S. Army Ordnance Department

Middleport church schedules and guest soloist events

Middleport churches list service times and activities. Heath Methodist Raymon Konkright. Bible school 9 30 a m. divine worship 10 30 a m. sermon None of Us Liveth to Himself. Guest soloist Rose Arzoomanian arrives for evangelistic services at 7 30 p m daily except Saturday.

Middleport First Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt Syracuse Presbyterian Church of the Nazarene Robert Palmer Young Peoples Meeting Mr. Ragan Middleport Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Pen Lawrence Chapel Chester House of Prayer Edmond Harry Bates Lauren Cliff Free Methodists Carmel Richard Young Racine Warger The Methodist Church John Elwood Floyd Workman Arlie Marks Freelana Norris Bill Orr Victor Harrisonville Presbyterian Fred E. Thorn

Rutland PTA Plans Founder's Day Meet

The Rutland PTA schedules a Founder's Day program at the high school Monday evening with Mrs Norman Will as vice president in charge. An open house will be held in the industrial arts and commercial departments led by Clarence Dicken and Miss Martha Ohlinger respectively.

Middleport Rutland Pta Norman Will Clarence Dicken Martha Ohlinger

Youth gathering invited at Heath Methodist Church

All area youth groups are invited to a 4:30 p.m. Sunday meeting at Heath Methodist Church. Miss Susan Habachy, Egyptian native and Ohio University student in Athens, will be guest speaker. A social hour follows.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Susan Habachy Egypt Ohio University Athens

Founders Day Meet Set by Racine PTA

The Racine PTA will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the Racine Grade School at 7 30 p m A Founders Day collection will be taken Mrs Richard Lee vocal music instructor will present students from various grades offering musical selections

Pomeroy Racine Pta Racine Richard Lee

Pomeroy OES Plans Annual Inspection Date

The Pomeroy Chapter 186 OES set May 15 for its annual inspection during a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. Marie Curd and Harry P. Smith presided, Marjorie Crow was installed as Ada by Nellie Tracy, and refreshments followed served by a volunteer group.

Pomeroy Masonic Temple Marie Curd Harry P. Smith Marjorie Crow Ada Nellie Tracy Grace Whaley Dorothy Will Shirley Custer Mabel Goeglein

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges

Mrs. Cora Welch of Bidwell is admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Ed Ebersbach of Pomeroy is discharged from Meigs General Hospital.

Meigs General Hospital Cora Welch Bidwell Ed Ebersbach Pomeroy

Meigs Plans World Day of Prayer Services

Meigs County United Church Women announce services in Middleport Syracuse Pomeroy for February 21. Middleport holds 2 p.m. service at First Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Carl Owen as chairman. Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church led by Mrs. Pearl McBride. Pomeroy at 2 p.m. at Naomi Baptist Church with Mrs. Allen Hampton. two films on the theme are available by contact with Mrs. W P Lochary.

Middleport Meigs County Naomi Baptist Church Allen Hampton W. P. Lochary Pomeroy

Teachers Association Dines and Delights at Central

Pomeroy junior high and Central grade school teachers entertained the Pomeroy Teachers Association at Central School. Mrs. Beatrice Reinhart led the business session. NEA membership notes were shared. A NEA film No Teacher Alone was shown. Valentine theme refreshments followed.

Pomeroy Central Grade Pomeroy Teachers’ Association Ralph Spencer Helen Nease Mary Virginia Reibel Beatrice Reinhart Althea Bryan Ers National Education Association C. S. Gibbs NEA Central School National Association Lucille Swackhammer Miss Reibel Howard Knight Pomeroy Junior High School Frances Roberts Eva Stout Cochairmen Martha Husted Swackhammer Farlie Erlewine Genevieve Stobart Reibel

Meigs County Churches List of Sunday Services

Regional churches across Pomeroy and nearby towns hold worship services this Sunday. Notable pastors include Ralph C. Zandel and Rev. Waldo J. Bartels with varied schedules from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Youth programs and Sunday schools are planned at multiple sites.

Heath Methodist Woman's Society Meeting Monday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the church social room. Mrs Clara Criswell leads the devotion with hostesses Mrs Marjorie Milhean Mrs John Kincaid Mrs Freda Mitch Miss Nellie Zerkle and Mrs Teresa Byer assisting.

Middleport Woman’s Society of Christian Service the Heath Methodist Church Clara Criswell Marjorie Milhean John Kincaid Freda Mitch Nellie Zerkle Teresa Byer

Class To Meet Monday In Pomeroy

The Daughters of Ruth Sunday School Class of the United Methodist Church will meet Monday at 2 p.m. at 21 Oak St. home of Mrs. Jacob Gloeckner with Mrs. Carrie Yeager as co-hostess, it has been announced.

Pomeroy Daughters of Ruth United Methodist Church Jacob Gloeckner Oak St Carrie Yeager

Health Council Meeting Invited Local Residents

Meigs County Health Council calls all interested persons to the county courtroom Monday at 7 30 p m for its regular meeting.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Pomeroy license to wed issued in Meigs Probate Court

Elbert Keesee 18 a press operator from Rutland and Maxine Clonch 16 also of Rutland secured a license to wed in Meigs County Probate Court. Keesee is son of Raymond and Ada May Keesee while Clonch is daughter of George and Frances Newell Clonch.

Pomeroy Meigs County Elbert Keesee Rutland Raymond Ada May Keesee Maxine Clonch George Frances Newell Clonch

Heath Methodist Church Board Meeting

The Heath Methodist Church official board will meet at 7 30 Sunday evening at the church.

Middleport The Heath Methodist Church

Mothersingers Return Highlight Middleport PTA Meeting

Middleport hosts Meigs County Council PTA meeting with the largest unit turnout. Twenty five Middleport members participated in the program led by chair Mrs Paul Theis. The reformed Mothersingers, directed by Mrs Lucille Swackhammer, performed with soloist Mrs O P Klein and group pieces conducted by Mrs Chester Erwin.

Middleport Middleport Pta Meigs County Council Pta Pomeroy Paul Theis E. M. Blake Bernard Fultz John Fultz Clarence Lacey Ernest Covert Edward Evans Clifford Stumbo Paul Haptonstahl David O. Jenkins George Hackett, Jr Arthur Skinner Klein Beulah White Pearl Hoffman Alfred Roush

OES Group Plans For Cancer Dressings

The Meigs County Chapter 172 of the Order of Eastern Star met at the temple to plan making cancer dressings for the Meigs County Cancer Society. W brethren Beulah Jones and Allen Hughes led the meeting. Pearl Reynolds reported all brooms sold for the state school for the blind. Mrs Bennett spoke on the Shriners dinner and an invitation to Friends Night in Marietta on Feb 23 was received. The district school of instruction in Pomeroy in January was discussed.

Middleport Meigs County Cancer Society Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Temple Beulah Jones Allen Hughes Pearl Reynolds Shriners Charles Bennett Marietta Pomeroy

Quiet Night Report From Middleport Police Chief

Police note an all quiet night in Middleport after a break in at a local grocery early Saturday. Chief Leroy Bartrum said little activity has been observed since the incident.

Middleport Leroy Bartrum Bartrum

Meter Receipts Report From Pomeroy Week

John McKenzie meter patrolman announced weekly parking meter proceeds. Street meters brought in 266 dollars while two parking lot meters collected 260 dollars for the week ending Saturday February 1.

Pomeroy John McKenzie McKenzie

Meigs County Riding Club to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Meigs County Riding Club announces a meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Rock Springs Grange Hall. All members are requested to attend.

Pomeroy Meigs County Riding Club Rock Springs Grange Hall

Missionary Convention of Hocking District in Rendville

The Missionary convention of the Hocking District will gather Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Rendville according to word received here.

Middleport Missionary Hocking District First Baptist Church Rendville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Middleport Churches Expert Radio TELEV Allen Appliance E. Main ST Y - Pomeroy Bendvue Theatre Oes Meigs Teachers’ Association Meigs County Church Services Hysell Run Laurel Cliff Pomeroy Seventh-Day Adventist Butternut St Dav Hall Chester Methodist Rev Dexter Church of Christ B. H. Morris Bradford Church of Christ Gene Rutter Christian Endeavor Syracuse Dorcas Eub Youth Fellowship Jehovahs Witnesses Cherry and Main Raymond Hummell Carmel Eub Zion Church of Christ Ronnie Eggleton Apple Grove Tuppers Plains Freeland Norris Bethel Seventh-Day Adventist Butternutt St St. Paul’s Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff John’s Lutheran Hotel Martin Arey Ues R. H. Rawlings Sons CO Dodge-Plymouth-Dodge Trucks Ofelz Pomeroy National Bank Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Meigs Pta Council Paul Smart Theis County Council Virginia Covert L. W. Comas OES Group Riding Club the Farmers Bank Pomeroy, Ohio Federal Reserve Deposit Insurance Corp John Richmond Liberty Theatre Ohio Pawnee George Montgomery Bill Williams Lola Albright the Persuader William Talman James Craig Kris Miller Columbia Comedy Pomeroy Bend Theatres Dane Clark Ben Cooper Lori Nelson Ellen Drew Joseph Stafford George Nader Phyllis Thaxter Tim Hovey Yuma Glenn Ford van Heflin Felicia Farr
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