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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1960

Page

9

Syracuse Church Elects Officers at Congregational Meeting

At the Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church meeting, new elders include Mrs A H Durst Mrs William F Winebrenner and Mrs James Quick. Trustees and deaconesses were named, with Pearl McBride as superintendent and Mrs George Schneider as assistant superintendent in the Sunday School.

Syracuse Frankie Mumaw Gertrude Duffy R. B. Sellers J. O. Slack Don Lisle William F. Winebrenner Robert Harden Pearl McBride George Schneider Don Cottrill Robert White Rosetta Lisle Robert Crow Thomas Clark

Demonstration Club January Meeting At Home Of Mrs Osborne

Pomeroy Reedsville long Bottom Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Ronald Osborne with 12 members present. The project Family Relations was presented by Mrs Walter Brown and Mrs Warren Pickens. February 3 was set as next meeting at the home of Mrs Donald Myers.

Pomeroy Reedsville Long Bottom Ronald Osborne Walter Brown Warren Pickens Donald Myers

Heart Defects Explained by Local Physician at Club Meeting

Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club met at the Masonic Temple with president Nellie Vale in charge. Dr. Oscar Clarke of Gallipolis Clinic spoke on congenital heart defects and the heart pump machine, following a Holiday project report.

Middleport Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club Masonic Temple Nellie Vale Jean Grandinetti Wesley Fry Fred Hibbs Jean, Lama Wilbur Theobald Frances Roush George Ebersbach Dave Jenkins Hibbs Oscar Clarke Gallipolis Clinic Clarke Evangeline Chapter CBS Emerson Jones Noah Haskins

Reappraisal Bids Entered By Two Firms

Meigs County commissioners opened bids for real property reappraisal. J M Cleminshaw Co of Cleveland bid 55500 and Cole Layer Trimble Co of Dayton bid 50600. Dayton firm previously performed the Meigs County reappraisal and may receive contract approval after review by the Board of Tax Appeals.

Meigs County Board of Tax Appeals Columbus Caldwell

New Mayor lines Five

MIDDLEPORT In a hearing before Mayor Kenneth McElhin ey Wednesday evening Anna Margaret Osler and Ilene Little were each fined 15 and costs on charges of fighting and disturbing the peace Eva Marie Durst who had been arrested on the same charges did not appear thus forfeiting a 25 bond Jess Sprouse of Pomeroy was fined 20 and costs on the same charges Dayton Spencer and William Harmon were each fined 5 and costs on charges of intoxication. POMEROY The Second Monday Sewing Club observed its 10th anniversary Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Lewis. An election of officers was held Mrs. Max Ward was named president and Mrs. George Schneider was chosen as secretary. Secret pal names were drawn for the coming year. A salad course was served by the hostess.

Middleport Kenneth McElhinney Anna Margaret Osler Ilene Little Eva Marie Durst Jess Sprouse Pomeroy Robert Lewis Irs Max Ward George Schneider Parsons Dallas Nellie Vale Thelma Campbell Null Ethel Chapman Audrey Patterson Muriel Foley Carol Salser Joan Montgomery Miles Nelson Sally Schaaf Herbert Parker Gladys Major Roberta Wilson Eugene Atkins Mary Elizabeth Chapman Martha Ohlinger Warner Morgan Robert Marcum James Vennari David Knight Roger Roush

Farewell Party for John Parsons in Middport

The Western Local Education Association held a farewell party at Rutland High School for John Parsons, the outgoing executive head, and welcomed George Dallas as the new executive head. Parsons departs to lead transportation and safety for the State Department of Education starting Monday.

Middleport Western Local Education Association Rutland High School John Parsons George Dallas Parsons Transportation and Safety State Department of Education Henry Null Jr O. O. Patterson Meigs County

Heath WSCS Topic Highlights African Christian Women

The Heath Methodist Church WSCS met to discuss The Role of the Christian African Woman. Mrs. Earl Knight directed, with Mrs. Clarence Casey leading the program and readings on The Golden Cord of Service and Africa’s women. A bloodmobile canteen report and Ash Wednesday plans were also shared.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church WSCS Earl Knight Clarence Casey

Canasta Club Meets At Boggs Residence

Mrs. Lionel Boggs hosted the canasta club at her Lincoln Street home in Middleport. Prizes for high score went to Mrs. William Childs Mrs. Charles Asa Bradbury Mrs. Donald Mills and Mrs. Robert Seamol. Names were drawn for new secret pals for the new year. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Boggs to the listed members and Mrs. Michael Hackett Mrs. Edward French and Mrs. Richard Gress. Mrs. French will host the next meeting.

Middleport Lionel Boggs Lincoln St William Childs Charles Asa Bradbury Donald Mills Robert Seamol Boggs Michael Hackett Edward French Richard Gress French

Mrs Con Young Improves After Heart Condition Illness

Middleport residents report Mrs Con Young, once homebound with a heart condition, is showing improvement and regaining strength. Family confirms progress and hopes for full recovery.

Middleport Con Young

Senior Mothers Bake Sale Set for Saturday in Middleport

The Senior Mothers announce a bake sale on Saturday January 23 at Robinsons Tri Lustre Cleaners in Middleport. Proceeds support their community projects and activities.

Middleport Robinson's Tri-Lustre Cleaners

Clay C. Wright Dies After Brief Illness

Clay C. Wright 90 of Long Bottom Route 2 died today at Point Pleasant Clinic after a brief illness. Survived by wife Mae two sisters Maude Wright Clarion Miss and Ida Roberts Spencer one brother Onie Wright Spencer and one son James who preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at Long Bottom Methodist Church with burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Pomeroy Clay C. Wright Long Bottom Point Pleasant Clinic Pt. Pleasant W. Va Wright Mae Onie Wright Spencer Ida Roberts Spencer Maude Wright Clarion James Long Bottom Methodist Church Ewing Funeral Home Sand Hill Cemetery

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