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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1956

Page

2

Mrs Mullen Heads Heart Fund Efforts

Mrs Charles Mullen of Lincoln Heights will chair the 1986 Meigs County heart fund campaign through February. R W Kissane, president of the Central Ohio Heart Association, stated that 75 percent of funds stay in the Central Ohio area for research education and community heart programs. The diseases of the heart and circulatory system account for significant illnesses.

Pomeroy Charles Mullen Lincoln Heights Willl Meigs County R. W. Kissane Central Ohio Heart Association Ohio

Middleport Society Party Surprises Judy Murr Bradbury

In Middleport a surprise party honored Judy Murr Bradbury on her 17th birthday with dancing games cake and ice cream at her parents home in Meigs County. The event featured about 14 attendees plus family and friends in a community celebration.

Middleport Judy Murr Bradbury Arty United States Meigs County Clarence Murray Mullen American Heart Association

Garden Paths and Local Happenings Across Meigs County

Middleport notes highlight a feature on Mrs William Folan of Rutland Garden in Garden Path magazine and a Meigs Equip service school visit by Orien Colmer. Pomeroy reports Meigs County retail tax receipts for the week ending January 28 show a drop from the prior year and Sybil Ebersbach named administratrix of George Pullin's estate. Also listed are hospitalizations, birthday observances, PTA meetings, and local social events involving residents across Middleport and nearby towns.

Pomeroy Meigs County Roger W. Tracy Sybil Ebersbach George Pullin

Pomeroy Jolly Club Meets at Kennedy Home

Members of the Jolly Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. William Kennedy with a Valentine theme. Prizes were awarded in canasta to several members, including Mrs. Walter Crooks and Mrs. George Hobstetter Jr. The gathering included a short business session and guests such as Mrs. Edward Rumenur-Mus Elisabeth Wells.

Race Frank Cheesebrew Smart Janet Say Baker Ernest Covert Baker Wilard Hurley Iiss Virginia Mayes Lincoln Jolly Club Pomeroy William Kennedy Restor Canasta Walter Crooks George Hobstetter, Jr D. L. Beck Howard Byers Ralph Walker Charles Murray Frank Wilson Edward Rumenur Elisabeth Wells Mary Virginia Sen. Reibel SS Seving Feders Led Donald Collins Lincoln Heights Louis Reibel Nira Rey Sey Parchavers Petiandre Walder Bartels David Kennedy Ferien Ain Dayton Stick Wesley Belles Ferne Hay Racine Albert, Russell of Pete Shields Etta Shields Barbara George Sargent

First Baptist Church group donates to SOS relief project

Aiddleport Golden Rule Class of the First Baptist Church voted a $10 contribution for SOS overseas relief Thursday evening at the Bakers home. William Miller presided, Paul Smart led the opening prayer, and Mrs. Owen Bratton led the devotional.

Aiddleport First Baptist Church Edison Baker William Miller Paul Smart Owen Bratton

Meigs County Land Transfers Detail Amid Township Moves

Sidney Stobart and Edna Stobart transfer to Edwin Cozart in Racine and Salisbury parcels. Wade Look and Viola Louks convey to Robert Louks and Elma Louks. Sherman Tillis acquires 5 acres in Rutland Township from Carrolls, then deeds back to Carrolls with Dixie Carroll in Rutland.

Sidney Stobart Edna Stowart Edwin Cozart Cine George A. Meinhart Velma A. Feiger Ollie Mac Art Racine William F. Tanborey Jerle C. Harris Sutton Township Wade Looks Viola Louks Robert Louks Elma Louks Harry A. Thomas Nellie E. ‘Thomas David A. Thoma Salisbury Township Clifford G. Ebersbach S. Ebersbach Edith Sk, Mabery Carroll Dixie Carroll Sherman Tillis Rutland Township Kathleen Fillis J. T. Carroll

Episcopal Church delegates meet in Hawaii gathering

Mrs Dale Osborne outlined highlights of the Episcopal Church general convention in Honolulu. Mrs William Herbert of Athens chaired the South 86 country delegates meeting following a luncheon. World Day of Prayer services were announced for next Friday at the First Baptist Church.

Jomeroy Dale Osborne Woman's Auxiliary Southrn Ohio Episcopal Church Honolulu Woman's Guild of the William Herbert Athens Fred Crow, Jr First Baptist Church

Local Students Attend McCrea Marionette Show

Liddleport Junior and Senior High School pupils attended an assembly this week featuring the McCrea Marionette Show. The performance tours several area schools and presents a popularized version of an ancient Greek myth.

Liddleport McCrea Farionette Thisrea

Poultry Housing Topic Touts Doane System in Ohio Meeting

Charles Powell of the Doane Agricultural Service outlined Doane-type housing for poultry to members of the Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association in Meigs County courtroom. The session, led by president Thereon Johnson, also featured Keith Garrison and builders from Powell, Ohio. The Ohio Broiler School at Ohio State University on February 22 was announced and dues for the new year were paid.

Charles Powell Doane Agricultural Service St. Louis Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association Meigs County Ohio State University

Middleport churches schedule and ordination notices

The Middleport church page lists services and activities for several congregations. First Presbyterian holds ordination for Parsons, Buchanan, Wallace, and others with multiple choir and youth events. Church of Christ and First Baptist publish Bible school times, sermons, and youth programs, along with midweek meetings and area rally reports.

David R. Stout Rites Planned for Sunday

Funeral services for David R. Stout of Meigs County are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bald Chapel Church with burial in Bald Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at his residence.

David R. Stout Pomeroy Meigs Bald Chapel Bald Chapel Cemedy

Birth of Son Michael Edward Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Richard Ash announce the birth of their son Michael Edward on Saturday February 4 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Parents are Mr and Mrs Edward Hawley of Minersville and Pearl Ash of Middleport with Mrs Edith Hood of Minersville as great grandmother. The couple also have another son Rickey two.

Pomeroy Richard Ash Betty Wley Minersville Michael Edward Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Edward Hawley Pearl Ash Middleport Edith Hood

Son Born to Mr and Mrs William Warner in Middleport

Mr and Mrs William Warner announce the birth of a son Thursday at Meigs General Hospital. They already have son James William. Grandparents are Mrs Anne Fick of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Herman Warner of Pomeroy.

Middleport William Warner Jane Ann Fick Meigs General Hospital James William Anne Fick Herman ‘Warner Pomeroy

Pomeroy Area Church Schedules List Various Services

Local church listings show multiple congregations with their pastors service times and activities. Sacred Heart Kingsbury Road Syracuse EUB Church of Christ and others publish Sunday masses Sunday schools prayer meetings and midweek studies across Danville Reedsville Long Bottom Letart Falls and surrounding areas with prayer services and special observances noted.

Sacred Heart Rator John Turel Kingsbury Syracuse Church of the Nazarene M. C. Larimore NYPS Church of Christ Donald Seevers Christian Endeavor Cherry N. W. Jenks M. Even St. Paul's Lutheran L. M Harry Bates Rock Springs M. E R. M. Grove Harold C. Doster Reedsville Keno Church of Christ — Sun _day school Hemlock Grove Carmel Eub Carleton R. A. Biddle Bradford

Presbyterian Church Ordains Five Elders at Addlport

Four new members joined First Presbyterian Church last Sunday during the morning service led by Rev. Howard Ruppelt. The new elders ordained and installed are Clinton Fisher Joachim, John Fultz, Leland Brown, and Cylfor Steele. Mr. and Mrs Gale Hysell and Mr. and Mrs Donald Lowery were welcomed as members.

Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt Gale Hysell Donald Lowery Clinton Fisher Joachim John Fultz Leland Brown Ciltfor Steele

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE RID Mrs. Mullen Middleport Society Anvuerynr Silver Run Parent-Teacher Association L. W. McComas Robert McElhinny Ever Lewis Hunt Karen McElhinny Christine Coats Carolyn Wells Judy Butcher Janice Zirkle Barbara Covert Garden Path Ohio Assoiation of Garden Clubs Atrs. Wiliam Orien Colmer International Harvester Columbus Colmer British Guinea Shirley Fills Frances Beards Beards Gues Emma Jean Neal Mayes Racine Pta Ar. Ana Alten Hughes Charles Bennett A. R. Pollen M. L. French Paul Winn Griff Russell Carlich Point Pleasant Astern Star Roy Bachtel Claudia Eleanor Forrest Bachtel Asa Bradbury Charles Bradbury James Lewis Wiliam Grueser Florida Grueser Garnet Davidson Kipolis Romine Dexter Holzer’ Hospital Noah Haskins Central Building Crary Davis Ohio University Carroll Swanson Fla D. L. Sewell Colorado Springs Colo Hospital Pat Vaughan Strand Ronard Grange St Joseph's Hospital Parkers Grange Pomeroy Society Financial Report Mrs. Gibbs Helen Jane Renshaw Renshaw Fred. Jurson Frank Burson Shade L. M. Mohrhoff Pomeroy St. Paul's Luthers Church Ted Jones Delores Mae Hagey Emory Haggy Robert E. Linter United Methodist Lynch Parker Rutland High School Baptist Les Meigs Motor Co Sion First Presbyterian McMaster Brownell Ave Langsville Alaska Nelsonville Bove Siees Tito Gallipolis ND Ave SRD Main Point Pleasant Middleport Church News A. Bangerter WSCS John Parsons George Buchanan Dwight Wallace Clinton Fisher Margaret Sauer Westminster Youth Fellowship Fred Gardner First Baptist Ty Pastes Wi Deni Ted Peery School of Missions Reynario Church of Christ In Crtian Freigecen Neword Santen Minster Youth Fellowship Unee Mow Cheshire Pomeroy Church News Naomi Baptist Hr. E. Harris Seventh-day Adventist Dav Hall Butternut Fred Cadle Christian Science J. Leslie Kunze George Parker Wheelersburg Baptist Church United Methodist Church Takin Institute Walker G Federated Waldo J. Bartels Ion Church of Christ Thomas J. Wyatt Bible Schoo Letart Falls Emmabelle F. Sopher Apple Grove Aled Methodist M. Grove Me Grove Adpleport OW10 ALL IN the John Wayne Ella Raines Jungle Man Eaters Johnny Weismuller Columbia Tricky Dicks Pomeroy Bend Temple ING Service Tony Citizens National Bank the Friendly Bank Federal Reserve System Pedersl Deposit Insurance Corporation DREAM Foreman & Abbott Appliance Sales & Service Mill Street
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