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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1951

Page

16

Week of Prayer Planned By Middleport Churches

Middleport churches announce a Week of Prayer with services at Heath Methodist Church and First Baptist Church. Rev Louis A host will speak Wednesday. Rev Mr Benware will address Friday events. the Pomeroy Health Method group and Gean likely participate, with choirs performing and readings by Bangerter.

Middleport Churches Haries M Pr Day Church of Ch Wii Benawrta First Baptist Church MHL Gueast She . Bangerter

Judge Collier Assigned To Bucknst Beegle Suit

POMEROY Jarge James Colter of Lawrence County Common Pleas Court has been assigned to the Bucknst Beegle suit scheduled to hear Jan 15. Judge Emmett W. Seoples of the Meigs County Common Pleas Court reged that a judge from another district hear the case due to his associations as an attorney before taking the bench months ago. Seoples said Collier would hear similar cases in the future.

Pomeroy—Jarge James Colter Lawrence County Common Pleas Court Bucknst Beegle Emmett W. Seoples Meigs County Common Pleas Court Peoples Collier Weld Natur

Col Kincaid Re Assigned to Air War College

Col Kincaid has been reassigned from Dayton to the Air War College at Maxwell Field Alabama. He is a United States Military Academy graduate and son of Mr and Mrs John Kincaid. He and Mrs Kincaid have two sons, Bill and Tom. The Kincaids recently hosted New Year guests, including Mr and Mrs Millard Wilders.

Ahiddleport Cal W Kincaid Field Dayton Air War College Maxwi Field Ala V Caid Tates Military Acad; Point John Kincaid Fourth Ave Kincaid Marjorie Brown Bill Tom Kincaids Millard Wilders Charles Rice Algg Don Gale Max McCimire Steat Gale Clara Ptwenk Richard Grueser Charles Faughter Barbara Lin Fife Tessie Mirla Louise Shirley LeRoy John P. A. Jiiden Florida Mir John Smith Roger Caralyn Blanche Tadius Aid Group Christian Chur Re Fruit Christma Wade Tom Roger Grueser Grover McGuire Columbus Madge Maley Sirs Pauline Kathleen Tillis Bilty Siders E McGuire

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Talks On Social Security

In Pomeroy High School Bly White’s class heard Social Security changes from John R. Chatfield and E. B. Goslee of the Portsmouth branch. Students asked questions during a follow up discussion after pamphlets on regulations were distributed. The social notes also mention local engagements and a church service at the Little Chapel of the Federated with the double ring ceremony and attendance by family members.

Pomeroy Social Security Administration John R. Chatfield E. B. Goslee Portsmouth Bly White Pomeroy High School My. White

Safety services announcement slips on slippery isle by use

A safety services notice reports a person slipping on a slick surface near a walkway. No serious injuries noted. Responders provide aid and assess area for hazards to prevent future slips.

Water pipe bursts while family away in Middleport

Returning home from a holiday visit Mrs. Wyatt Swindler and her children found their residence on NS Second Ave damaged by a burst water pipe. Water caused a short circuit prompting emergency measures after a passerby reported dripping from the kitchen area and flickering lights before the Swindlers returned.

Middleport John Remenar Elizabeth Swindler Wyatt Swindler George Sue Ther Second Ave Swindler Aligndant

Welfare Pay Boosted by County Board Actions

County board approved pay raises for welfare roles including directing wages of 3192 per month and 168 per month for provisional caseworker J given a raise, re-elected officers Harlinger and Craig as president and vice president, and renamed county auditor Perry A. Riggs as clerk. A new aid to permanently and totally disabled fund was proposed, sourced from the Bureau of Inspection and Public Offices in Columbus, with participation from county, state and federal governments. Present: Commissioners Hartinger, Craig, and Walburn.

Pomeroy Imason Casow Wil IV de Iook E L. Jmidon Dan ¢. Harlinger Hai Craig Perry A. Riggs Bureau of Inspection and Public Offices Columbus Dan C. Hartinger Harry W. Craig Charles Walburn

Middleport High Pep Assembly Highlights Local Basketball Night

At Middleport High a pep assembly featured coaches Carl Adkins and Tom Robinson promoting Friday’s game against Jackson Ironmen. Senior team captain Janet Frost and co captain Violena Johns led the roster, with a full senior lineup named. Junior captain Adrienne Mills led the junior team as players include Shirley Mille and Mary Margaret Williams among others. Intramural games are set for Friday at 3 30 with seniors vs juniors and sophomores vs freshmen.

Middleport Midek Middleport High Violena Johns Nancy Fink Faye Roush Frances Chase Charlene Williams Clara Taylor Betty Ashley Jo Ann Wilson Adrienne Mills Shirley Mille Jean Smart Mary Margaret Williams Dorothy Greenlee Nancy Miller Eleanor Satterfield Had Devol Julie Mitch Mona Lee Osler Nokia Knopp Carol Bachtel Donna MacDonald Ann Rupe Junie Scines

Berd of Missions Plans Annual Program

MIDDLEPORT The Board of Missions of Fleath Methodist Church met last night at the parsonage with Rev Louis A Bangerter and planned the annual Missionary Sunday program to be observed Jan 31. It will be an evening meeting opening at 7 34 pm. Stephenson a leader of the Pomeroy Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. The Youth Felt F singing and other attendees included Mrs Nan Moore Mrs L Wy McComas and Miss Frieda Faehnie.

Middleport Board of Missions Fleath Methodist Par Sonage Louis A.bangerter Stephenson Pomeroy

Two Women Treated For Ankle Injuries

Miss Tillie Schor was discharged from Meins General Hospital after injuries from a New Year’s Day fall on Train Street. Amelia Turner of Columbus arrived here Tuesday with a fractured right ankle from the same incident. Howard Ebersbach was admitted after fracturing an ankle when she fell while working on a new home at Portland.

Pomeroy Tillie Schor Meins General Hospital Feil Amelia Turner Columbus Tain Schorn Howard Ebersbach Porland

Danny Bryant 8 Hurt Crossing Street

Eight year old Danny Bryant suffered a minor head injury after running into an automobile on Locust Street near Middleport at about 5 30. An emergency squad responded and treated him at the scene.

Danny Bryant Middleport Danny “al Lawrence Locust St Alleropterot

Rutland Area Social Notes Details Local Moves and Gatherings

A long list of Rutland area social notes covers neighbor visits, new homes in Gallipolis, Christmas gatherings, and hospital transport after a car accident. Residents include Shoemaker, Trotter, Violet, Saxton, Turner, Snowden, Stivers, Grueser, Rupe, Nelson, and many others with mentions of church events, aid groups, and family visits across Meigs and nearby towns.

Fawkson Shoemaker Meigs General Hospital Br. Parker Farm Rutland John Trotter Gerald Violet Byron Saxton Gallip Mid- Menart Jessie Grueser Ladies Aid Group The Christian Church Ethel Nelson Helen Mae Nelson Doris Thomas Mossie Kinkaid Jestre Molden Florence Barrett Evelyn Hill Cora Hutton Helen Hutten Ethel Taylor Alma Rupe Allie Barker Cora Plummer Mrs. Greer Leona Musger Elsie Deen Maude Rawlings Blanch. Braley Dela Phillips Illerie Grueser Estre Molden Ethel Neilson Ira Barker Richard

Lt Col Curtis Wood Recalled by Air Force

Lt Col Curtis Wood, longtime Air Force veteran and World War II veteran, is recalled to duty and leaves this week for Indiana. He served 12 years in the service, has been inactive for a year, and recently worked strip mining locally while studying at Ohio University. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E M Wood of S Fourth Ave in Middleport.

Middleport Curtis Wood Air Force Indiana U.S. Air Force Ohio

Christmas Decorations Removed From City

Middleport Street crew under Fred Callins of Columbus Southern Electric Co removed Christmas decorations. Traffic routed via ird Ave. Probate Judge F. H. O'Brien attends state convention. Marriage license issued to David Sheller and Mildred Martin. The Congo Peacock is not a pea, a note about a pheasant from Africa.

Middleport Fred Callins Columbus & Southern Elaecizio Co Ird Ave David Sheller Congo Mildred Martin Soth Africa Port

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