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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1959

Page

9

Holiday Dinner By Powder Puff Club In Middleport

A holiday dinner was held Tuesday night at the Martin Restaurant by the Powder Puff Club with guests. Afterward the group visited president Carol Jean Hudson's home for a gift exchange and decorations. Special and past officers attended, with stockings given to attendees.

Middleport Martin Powder Puff Club Carol Jean Hudson Anna Howell Sharon Jones Jeanette Crooks Mary Scott Grace Capteina Sonja Clark Alma Baumgardner Marianne Woodgerd Carolyn Milhoan

Jungle Heat and Valerie at Liberty Theatre

Liberty Theatre in Middleport presents a double feature headlined by Jungle Heat with Lex Barker and Valerie starring Sterling Hayden. Anita Ekberg co stars with Marie Blanchard, plus selected short subjects.

Lex Barker Marie Blanchard Valerie Sterling Hayden Anita Ekburg

Auditor resignations shift staff to Caldwell plan

Two employees of auditor Perry A. Riggs say their positions ended with his resignation on December 31. Mrs. Tracy Whaley and Mrs. Charles Hayes will not stay under Mrs. Dean Barnitz and will return to Caldwell’s payroll when Gordon Caldwell takes office March 9.

Pomeroy Perry A. Riggs Riggs Dean Barnitz Gordon Caldwell Tracy Whaley Charles Hayes Caldwell

Meigs County notes on a week of visits and church decorations

New Marshfield reports Dale Scott at a Columbus school meeting with Mrs. Scott. Christmas guests visit many locals as families gather in Chauncey, Columbus, Athens, and Porters. A church Christmas display at Sacred Heart in Pomeroy impresses visitors. A Meigs County infirmary matron replacement sparks debate amid New Year wishes and historical party loyalties.

New Marshfield Dale Scott Columbus Mrs. Scott Raymond Butterworth Henry Swart Eugene Swart Billy John Swart Chauncey Laird Llewellyn Carl Ross Vickie Sue Sam Scott Elmo Scott the Plains Harry Love Willard Simonton Lewis Butterworth Patty Lulu Beck George Scott Keith Scott Athens Ronnie Ed Sable Nellie Mossman Porter Floyd Sams Blaine Sams D. W Bill Clark Big Bend Rock Springs Methodist Church Clark Sacred Heart Pomeroy Thomas Marcinko Donald Trussell John Turel Victor Neutzling Wiliam Rinehart Jesus Guido Girolami Meigs County Mildred Jacobs Meigs County Infirmary Maron

Houdashelt Suit Filed for Divorce in Pomeroy

Patricia Marsh Houdashelt of Pomeroy Route 3 files for divorce from Donald William Houdashelt in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. She seeks custody of two minor children amid charges of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Pomeroy Patricia Marsh Houdashelt Pomeroy Route 3 Donald William Houdashelt Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Federated Church and Church Youth Fellowships Hostive Acknowledged

The Federated Church Junior and Senior Youth Fellowships entertained youth groups from the First Baptist and United Methodist churches. Rev. Waldo J. Bartels led devotionals, a play titled The Lord's Messenger was staged, and social activities followed with refreshment service. Seventeen Methodist youths and 18 Baptist youths attended with their advisors, joining 24 Federated members and host leaders.

Federated Church Fellowships First Baptist The Federated Church Terry Knight Charlesanna Hess Asenath Tracy Ann Wadeson Don Mayer Methodist Church Eugene Brown Charles Persinger Baptist Church Ralph C. Zandel Elmer Wickham

Chamber predicts 1959 rise in jobs and output

The U S Chamber of Commerce foresees a 5 percent rise in jobs income and production in 1959 while noting rising labor costs and possible strikes. Chief economist Emerson Schmidt projects output near 475 billion dollars next year and over 500 billion in 1960, with unemployment staying higher than pre recession levels. A possible steel work stoppage next July is warned by other specialists.

Washington U. S Commere Chamber Emerson B. Schmidt Schmidt

Police Chief Resigns Post Wednesday

Middleport Chief of Police Leroy Bartrum announced his resignation effective December 31. He will stay in quarters over the village hall until January 15 to handle emergencies and protect residents while he trains for railroad seniority, citing a conflict between duties. Bartrum, chief since February 11, 1957, advised the village council and faces immediate resignation from the local Fraternal Order of Police post as well.

Middleport Leroy Bartrum C. O. Fisher Bartrum Meigs-Gallia Fraternal Order of Police Russell Bailey

Cornell Fencer Roger Haloua Moves as Foil Senior

Roger Haloua of Buenos Aires joins Cornell fencing as a senior foilist. A Forest Hills New York High School graduate, he competes for the team as a foil performer and brings international background to campus.

Roger Haloua Buenos Aires Cornell Forest Hills N. Y

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