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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1959
Page
2
January stores will see large broiler-fryer supplies and favorable prices. Potatoes will be plentiful the largest January crop since 1948 with high quality and good storage. Apples dates nuts and vegetable oils also abundant with new food products expected to add variety and convenience.
Christmas guests visited multiple households in Carpenter and nearby towns. Families from Columbus Utica Nelsonville Harrisonville and Albany joined Mr and Mrs Dale Stansbury and others for holiday gatherings, including Chester Spencer Hanna Caster Roy Wiseman and Arthur Gaston among several couples and their children.
Middleport churches list morning worship and sermons at Church of Christ, Heath Methodist and Church of the Nazarene. Rob ert Palmer to serve as Meigs General Hospital chaplain during the week with youth programs, prayer services, and caravan activity noted.
Middleport Bethel Cole man on sick leave returns to his job at McBee Co in Athens. He plans to open an engraving and printing company in the Stansbury building at the corner of Mill and South Third Streets.
Attorney General Loren G Windom of Middleport becomes the new Ohio adjutant general for Governor DiSalle The announcement notes Windom is the son of Mrs Forrest Windom formerly Bertha Schmittauer of Pomeroy and now living in Reynoldsburg with her son
Earl Denny Pomeroy Jr is receiving daily treatment at the Gallipolis Clinic for a severe eye injury sustained this week when a thorn injured his eye during a hunting incident.
The Up 'n Atom Science Club of Pomeroy High School toured the Philip Sporn Plant at Graham Station West Virginia during the holidays. Sponsor Mr. Pearl Williams joined the group with his wife, their son, and new member Charles Swisher as guides explained plant operations to two tour groups.
Mr and Mrs Frank Buck entertained with a New Year's dinner at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Buck and Mr and Mrs Charles Burt and family.
Middleport group to meet at Mrs Bruce Lloyd home after week of prayer service for a workshop session scheduled for Wednesday evening. The event follows community prayer activities and focuses on gardening techniques and plant care.
It is wise to use ground beef within two days of purchase. It is subject to more bacterial action, drying, and flavor loss than other cuts of meat.
A tip suggests using a moist cotton swab to clean crevices in etched punch bowls glasses and dishes saving time and effort. The note implies careful targeted cleaning to reach fine details efficiently.
A dramatic 1901 Paris bank safe robbery ends badly for a gang led by James Samuel alias George Miller. The attempt with dynamite fails. travelers checks and cash are seized. Police track suspects including Edward Guerin and Chicago May to London and Guiana penal colonies with life sentences and later literary turns.
A compiled list shows dozens of area churches with Sunday school times worship services and special meetings. Capt Glenna Rummel speaks at Salvation Army while Dorcas EUB and various pastors lead weekly gatherings across Meigs County.
Heath Methodist Church in MIDDLEPORT schedules a Sunday collection to aid Boys' Democratic Town near Pusan Korea. The Portsmouth district aims to raise 1200 dollars to support 150 war orphan youths residing there, continuing a series of past relief offerings.
The auditing committee of Chester Council Daughters of America met at Mrs. Ross Cleland’s home this week. After auditing the books refreshments were served by the hostess to trustees Mrs. Esther Wright Mrs. Ronald Osborne Mrs. Edgar Hartung secretary Mrs. Curtis Frederick treasurer Mrs. Eldon Kraeuter and Mrs. Henry Beaver and Mrs. Freeman Williams.
Annual week of prayer services starts 7 30 Monday evening at Heath Methodist Church. Choir from the host church performs the music and the speaker is Rev. Robert Palmer of the Church of the Nazarene.
Thomas Gaines of Pomeroy leaves this week for Denver after visiting his mother Mrs Mary Cyrus and grandfather Joe Boyd. He serves in the U.S. Air Force, has completed basic training in San Antonio and will undertake six months of further training in Denver.
Middleport Garden Club gathers Monday evening at Mrs Crary Davis home with Mrs Rodney Downing and Miss Lenore Giles assisting. A film will be shown and members will give New Year resolutions in response to roll call.
Pomeroy AB and Mrs James Goode announce the birth of a daughter Melody Ann at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Airman Goode stationed in San Antonio Texas Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Sisson Rutland and Mr and Mrs Earl Goode of Pomeroy Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Might Mr and Mrs George Sisson Bradbury and Mr and Mrs N Cloud and Mrs Runyon Dexter
A group of friends gathered at Mrs. W. H. Juhling’s home Wednesday for a New Year’s party. A midnight supper was served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Olhamber, Mrs. J. E. Harley, Mrs. Ray Sherman, and Mrs. P. Klein. Miss Helen Beeson assisted as co host.
Pomeroy and Middleport marked a quiet New Year with bells ringing. Middleport held a New Year’s ball featuring the Five Saints orchestra for hundreds while Sheriff Hartenbach reported one arrest and no accidents amid a calm holiday. residents watched Rose Bowl parade and bowl games on television.
West Virginia 4 H clubs adopt Teeth White Smile Bright as a health theme stressing white teeth and healthy habits. Mason County 4 Hs focus on eating right cleaning teeth and regular dental visits to prevent decay and improve looks and speech.
Mrs. Helen Nease, a Pomeroy teacher for over two decades, resigns due to ill health with the board accepting the retirement. Mrs. Clara Thomas, substituting, is hired to finish the year and will teach third grade at Central School. The board sets its annual organizational session for Monday at 7 30 p.m.
About 20 young people attended the New Year’s Eve watch night at Pomeroy Baptist Church. Games ran 9 to 11 p.m. with refreshments served by Mrs. Ralph C. Zandel, Sally Foster, and Brenda Bailey. A half hour devotional with hymns and readings closed the evening led by Rev. Ralph C. Zandel.
Miss Mary Park, Miss Susan Park and Miss Frieda Faehnle visited in Parkersburg on Tuesday to see Mrs. Mary Ann Case. Mrs. Crary Davis returned home from St. Louis after Christmas with Crary Davis Jr. and family. On New Year s Day Mrs. Davis and Miss Lenore Giles dined with Mrs. M. D. Hartinger.
Theodorus Council Daughters of America meets Monday evening at the IOOF Hall for regular session and installation of officers for the new year. Members should bring sales tax stamp receipts to the meeting.
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