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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

8

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Club Events

The Auxiliary of the American Legion held a Valentine party at Woodmen Hall with music, recitations, prizes, and a children’s Valentines box. The Middleport Literary Club discussed Ben Ames Williams and Ohio topics. Pythian Sisters plan a meeting. various residents attend visits, travel, and illness updates. a Child Conservation League Valentine party is upcoming.

Middleport Auxiliary of the American Legion Woodmen Hall Cora Bennett Lillian Stieff H. M. Cross Sheila Stover Patty Lloyd Linda Beaver Sue Swindler Doris Rice Middleport Literary Club H. Stewart E. G. Probst Ben Ames Williams Ohio Frank White R. W. Harris Cedric Clark

Chamber of Commerce updates river gauges and Breezy Heights survey

At a Wednesday noon meeting at Riverview Restaurant President W L Jacobs reported no action yet on river gauges and no report from the housing survey committee. Mayor Canaday noted surveyor and engineer contacts, snow hinders Breezy Heights visit, and nearby land would need little grading for access. Jacobs said funds nearly cover Christmas decoration bills and urged no new projects before year end. Roy Benson welcomed. Ernest L Criner introduced as Messenger representative.

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Rivervue W. L. Jacobs Housing Survey Committee Canaday C of C Jacobs C. of C Roy Benson Messenger Ernest L. Criner

Racine Vets Meet Friday

A special Racine American Legion Post meeting is set for Friday at the Legion home. Veterans will be briefed on the bonus and plans to aid filing claims, with a U S Army recruiting representative issuing victory and pre Pearl Harbor medals to World War II veterans who bring their discharge certificates.

Pomeroy Racine American Legion Legion U. S. Army Recruiting Office

Local Social Notes From Harrisonville Area

William Diehl of Chillicothe and Chris Diehl of Rutland visited cousin Rush Diehl. Mrs. Jonah Cotterill returned from Columbus hospital after minor surgery and is improving. Mae Ball came home from Dayton after several weeks with her daughter. Clinton Gilkey and son also returned home after time with Sheltering Arms Hospital. Betty Smith joined Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in Dayton. Eliza Welsh went to Columbus with her son-in-law Harold Bail for an indefinite visit. Geneva Nolan led a home demonstration with Mrs. Frank Haliday and Mrs. Pauline Atkins. Alma Atkins mentioned.

Charleston A. V. Smith Smith Columbus Margaret Roush White Cross Hospital Charles Gross Athens Ernest Gross Sheltering Arms Hospital Alfred Lee Roush Roush Ralph Roush New Haven W. Va Larry Null California Guam Null Clifford Hayes St. Albans Child Conservation League Church of Christ Emerson Jones Wallace Bradford Marie Houck Walter Bunce J. J. Davis James Murray Grant St Warner French Harrisonville William Diehl Chillicothe Chris Diehl Rutland Rush Diehl Jonah Cotterill Mae Ball Dayton Clinton Gilkey Lincoln Russel Betty Smith Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Eliza Welsh Harold Bail Geneva Nolan Frank Haliday Pauline Atkins Alma Atkins

Hemlock Notes Home Visits and Hospital Reports

Mrs Frank North and infant daughter returned from Marietta hospital to her parents home in Hemlock. Nina Nelson reportedly returned to hospital for another operation. Nelsonville visitors include Mr Joe North and Kenneth Weaver and others. Charles Romine to be brought home from Holzer Hospital by Ewing ambulance for father Bert Romine.

Mary Warren Nelsonville Frank North Glenna Williams Pomeroy Bert Romine Ewing Ambulance Charles Romaine Holzer Hospital

Officials Pomeroy figures in Columbus on county business

County Auditor Perry Riggs and George Daniels visited Columbus on Tuesday to handle county business and meet with officials.

Columbus Pomeroy Perry Riggs George Daniels

Fraternal Order of Eagles District 24 Meet in Pomeroy

The District 24 FOE meet at Meigs Aerie 2171 Pomeroy at 2 p.m. Sunday with Zanesville Mayor William Watson state FOE president to speak. Initiation of candidates follows and refreshments served. District 24 covers Jackson Wellston McArthur Gallipolis Athens and Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Order of Eagles Meigs Aerie 2171 Zanesville William Watson FOE Armes Jackson Wellston McArthur Gallipolis Athens

Lent Services To Be Friday

World Day of Prayer services sponsored by the United Council of Church Women will be held in the Sunday School room of the First Presbyterian Church at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Mrs A A Dillard president of the Women s Association of the Presbyterian Church Mrs Homer G McMillen and officers of women s groups of the First Baptist Heath Methodist and Church of Christ have planned the service. The meeting is open to the public and all Christian women are urged to attend this prayer service from 2 30 to 3 30 Friday afternoon.

Middleport United Council of Church Women First Presbyterian Church A. A. Dillard Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Homer G. McMillen First Baptist Heath Methodist Church of Christ

Thoma Initiated Into 40 et & Group at Legion Hall

Twenty one members of the 40 et S met at the Legion Hall for a business meeting and to initiate new member Legion Post Commander Denver Thoma. Don Wood and Alonzo Custer organized a banquet following the initiation.

Pomeroy Et S Legion Hall Legion Post Denver Thoma Mr. Thoma Don Wood Alonzo Custer

Youth fined for unregistered vehicle in Racine case

Claire Bose, 19, of Portland, arrested by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of operating a vehicle without license plates. She was fined $19 and costs by Mayor Earnest A. Wingett of Racine.

Pomeroy Claire Bose Portland State Highway Patrol Earnest A. Wingett Racine

Women's Non-Factional Club to Meet Saturday

The Women's Non-Factional Club invites Republican women to attend a meeting at the Court House on Saturday at 2 p.m. The event encourages participation from party women and neighbors.

Pomeroy Court House

Recent visitors to the Whaleys include Call Wilson Pugh and Coates families

Mr and Mrs Tracy Whaley hosted guests from Pomeroy Middleport Albany and Athens. Attendees included Dale Call Russell Wilson and daughters Carla and Collen. Frank Pugh Edward Pugh and son Larry and daughter Lorna. Maynard Coates and daughters Sherry and Darla Dee.

Pomeroy Tracy Whaley Dale Call Russell Wilson Carla Collen Middleport Frank Pugh Edward Pugh Larry Lorna Albany Maynard Coates Sherry Darla Dee Athens

Variety Guild Meeting At Mrs Neal S Home

Mrs Charles Neal new president hosted the Variety Guild meeting at her S Third Ave home Thursday evening. Members voted to send flowers to ill Evalyn Murray. Cherry pie and coffee were served as Valentine napkin surprises were found. Attending were Mesdames Alice Johnson Wilbur Hanning Louise Lewis Elsie Barnhart Marjorie Russell and Miss Reena Autherson.

Charles Neal Variety Guild S. Third Ave Evalyn Murray Alice Johnson Wilbur Hanning Louise Lewis Elsie Barnhart Marjorie Russell Reena Autherson

Mrs. Arthur Stuart Visitation in Charleston

Mrs. Arthur Stuart of Grant Street visits her daughter Mrs. Charles Pelzel in Charleston. Mrs. Sidney Pickens is able to be out after a three week illness. Glenn and Marvin Roush and

Arthur Stuart Grant St Charles Pelzel Charleston Sidney Pickens Glenn Marvin Roush

Portsmouth Woman Amanda Wiseman Dies at 102

Scioto County records report Amanda Wiseman, Portsmouth’s oldest resident, died yesterday at the age of 102. Her long life spanned notable local events and she was remembered by family and community members for her endurance and presence.

Portsmouth Scioto County Amanda Wiseman

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Middleport Social Notes Pauline Clendennin Cook Earl Roush Harry K. Mills Michael Mr. Mills Evans Market Sam Walters Baltimore Claude Buskirk Martin Robert Carson Guy Carson U. S. Maritime Service New Orleans Pythian Sisters Ida Edwards C. F. Hawkins Carroll Swanson Mary Carol Swanson John Kincaid N. Fourth Ave Maude Mason Cooper John Mason William Kennedy Bobby Kennedy A. R. McKinney S. Fourth Ave A. W. McKay N. Third Ave Susan Allensworth Ohio State University Joyce Cope Edgar Allensworth J. L. Gibson John Athens Messenger Bissi Sippy Leipsic Meigs Joan Crawford van Heflin Raymond Masses Geraldine Brooks Moroni Olsen Temple Middleport Mrs. Carrolls Humphrey Bogart Barbara Stanwyck Alexis Smith Nigel Bruce Bendvue Texas Foggy Mountain WSAZ Huntington Lone Star Ken Curtis Sporting Goods BROWN 2Nd St Margaret O'Brien Becky Rk Hpai Schmoll Furniture and Hemlock Thoma Et & Group Peter Pan Dickie's Dexter Ebersbach Hardware Co Pomeroy, Ohio Rs. Neal Widdleport Personals Runyan Middleport Dept. Store Ierces G.M.D Tampa Valentine IZE Bine Jr Hollingsworth, Schraffts & Gale Bordens Heart Center Mae Vicks Ben Gay Ic Hills KOTEX Ses Oy Ak Pomeroy , Ohio Hayes The Rutland, Ohio Percase FH. J. Hysell
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