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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1958

Page

9

Past Eastern Star Officers Entertain at Racine Dinner

Past Racine Chapter officers hosted a dinner for grand Ohio officers at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brinker home in Racine. A social hour preceded buffet supper. District 25 and Racine chapter members attended. Afterward, grand officers visited local members before the District 25 school and annual session in Pomeroy Friday.

Eastern Star Racine Middleport Order of Eastern Star Jesse Brinker Grand Chapter of Ohio Betty M. Johnson Columbus Elizabeth Foster Newark Dorothy Weick Findlay Grace W. Grether Dayton Kathryn Wilson Sunbury Kathleen Wallace Cuyahoga Falls Kathryn Cooper Martha Beulah Peoples Lowell Julia Fleming Worthy Jean Rollo Cora Webb Letart Falls Ruth Crumrine Athens Ada Nease Arthur Nease Harriet Neigler Ernest Wingett Jane Hill Phyllis Martin Chlorus Grimm Bernice Carpenter Louise Stewart Hazel Cleland Maxine Wingett Naomi Brinker William Stewart Gretta Simpson Grace Krider Ralph Webb Joe Joan Brinker District 25 Pomeroy

Rip Van Winkle Backache Relief Ad

Doan’s Pills offer fast relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains with a soothing bladder irritation effect and mild diuretic action. The ad touts quick sleep relief and 60 years of consumer use with a new large size for savings.

Dean Doan

Entertains Canasta Club at Mrs Blake Home

Mrs E M Blake entertained her canasta club at her home Monday night. Prizes were won by Mrs Emmet Shuler and Mrs Bud Wilson. Refreshments were served to the players and to guests Mrs James Simpson Mrs Walter Crooks Mrs Earl Knight Mrs Millard Wildermuth and Mrs Robert Rawlings.

Middleport E. M. Blake Emmet Shuler Bud Wilson James Simpson Walter Crooks Earl Knight Millard Wildermuth Robert Rawlings

St Pauls Church elects officers in Sunday service

POMEROY New church officers were installed during a meeting Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Deacons named Harold Eppley Tom Reuter Johnny Young. trustees Eugene Hawkins William Warner Ed Stark. elder Will Reuter. treasurer Paul Theiss. financial secretary Mrs Raymond Boice. recording secretary Lutrelle Schoenleb.

Free Clothing Day at Salvation Army Post

The Salvation Army announces another free clothing day Thursday from 9 30 a m to 1 p m at the local post on Second Street. County residents in need may visit the post headquarters or call 813 J for information.

Pomeroy Salvation Army Second St

Letart Falls PTA to Meet Tuesday on Safety Program

Pomeroy Letart Falls PTA will gather Tuesday evening January 21 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. President Mrs Robert Ashley announces a special program on Safety by Cub Scout Troop 241. All members urged to attend.

Pomeroy Letart Falls PTA Robert Ashley

Daughter Is Born to Howle Family in Middleport

Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Howle of the Harley apartment Bryan Street announce the birth of a daughter Lecia Mae Tuesday at Meigs General Hospital. Mrs. Howle’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Coy Choat of Paducah Kentucky have stayed at the Howle home since the holiday season.

Middleport Lucien Howle Harley Bryan St Lecia Mae Meigs General Hospital Howle Coy Choat Paducah

Sewing Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Perry Mitch Friday

Mrs Perry Mitch will host the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club at her home at 7 30 Friday evening.

Middleport Perry Mitch Jolly Bunch

Group Plans For Projects At Presbyterian Church

Group I of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Byron Miller's home to discuss money making projects. Mrs. Miller opened with Why Do You Pray and Bible studies followed by teachers Mrs. Joe Bailey and Mrs. Dwight Wallace. Guest Mrs. Charles Russell attended. officers served refreshments.

Middleport Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church Byron Miller Charles Russell Miller William Morris Paul Haptonstall Lewis Sauer, Jr

J Gregory Conway lecture draws local social crowd in Columbus

On Monday in Columbus the J Gregory Conway flower arrangement lecture drew Mrs. John Kincaid Mrs. Robert Reibel and Mrs. Cash Johnston attenders. The Kincaid party visited their son Maj John Kincaid Jr and family en route home, with Mrs. Reibel and Mrs. Johnston seeing Mrs. William Kitchen in Chillicothe, former Mary Jane Young. Mr and Mrs John Pettit and nine children moved from N Second Street to near the Meigs Gallia county line after purchasing property. Elza Dodson and daughter Nora McNeal stay with Joe Keyes on the Chester road near Pomeroy for winter.

Columbus J. Gregory Conway John Kincaid Robert Reibel Cash Johnston N. Second St Meigs- Gallia County Elza Dodson Nora McNeal Joe Keyes Chester Road Pomeroy

New Vice President Named In Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters

Mrs. Philip Meinhart was elected vice president of the Past Chiefs of Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Peter Stace. Mrs. William Lowe, newly elected president, led the session with prayers and a poem. Prizes were awarded to several members including Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Hawkins.

Middleport Philip Meinhart Meigs Temple Pythian Peter Stace William Lowe Helen Russell E. R. Tompkins C. P. Gallagher Tompkins Lowe Margaret Hawkins

Local Visits Highlight Townsfolk in Brief

Franklin Townsend of Columbus visited his mother Mrs. Naca Townsend. Clayton Howell of Canton visited his mother Mrs. Neva Howell. Ray Haning and wife traveled to Pomeroy on business. Albert Reeves and wife visited Mrs. Flora Dixon, Reeves' mother.

Franklin Townsend Columbus Naca Townsend Clayton Howell Canton Neva Howell Ray Haning Pomeroy Albert Reeves Mr. Reeves Flora Dixon

Bake Sale and Soup Supper for Polio Fund

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club sponsors a bake sale and soup supper to raise funds for polio. The event is Saturday evening January 25 at the Methodist Church annex from 4 to 8 p m.

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Methodist

Teachers Set Meeting at Racine High School

Middleport Letart Falls grade school teachers will present a program at 7 30 p m Thursday evening as Southern Local School District teachers meet at Racine High School with Racine grade school teachers hosting the event.

Middleport Letart Falls Racine

Water Use To Be Subject By Adult Farm Group

The 10th meeting of Racine High School adult farmer talks will discuss water use for milk houses and domestic needs from farm ponds. Attendees will learn about water well results, testing, chlorination options, and pond questions with professionals from county agencies, health, soils, and extension services.

Pomeroy Racine High School Howard Nolan Vo Ag H. E. Shields C.E. Blakeslee Bob Harris Ever Pure Company Carl Bilikam Hugh Custer The Soil Conservation Service Sanitarians Milk Company and Cooperative Association Meigs County C. M. Robinson State Department of Health Melville Palmer Ohio State University

Prosecutor Seeks Jan 27 Trial Dates for Five Defendants

Meigs County Prosecutor James O Brien said the Common Pleas court should set five defendants from the food freezer case for trial on January 27 at 1 30 p m. Rolland Metcalf Washington County prosecutor will present a motion. Indictments allege misrepresentation in selling freezer refrigerators and a frozen food plan to Meigs County residents. Defendants listed are A M Layfield James Mattingfly Jr H H Whitlock J R Tye and Charles Mitchell of the National Food Service Company Marietta.

Meigs County A. M. Layfield James Mattingfly, Jr H. H. Whitlock J. R. Tye Charles Mitchell National Food Service Company Marietta

JOF Class Meets at United Methodist Church

The JOF Class met at the United Methodist Church with Mrs Dwight Parker as hostess and president. Devo tions were led by Mrs Pearl Hysell. Mrs Jed Webster Sr reported on yearly programs. Sales tax stamps were counted for mailing. A salad course was served to 14 members.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Dwight Parker

Youth Week Planned by Middleport Church of the Nazarene

Middleport Church of the Nazarene announces Youth Week starting Monday evening with a pal program. The zone rally on Tuesday will be at GalliPolis Nazarene church with Rev. Frank Roddy of McArthur speaking at 7 30 p m. Wednesday through Friday feature talks and a singspiration on Saturday with singing groups from local churches.

Middleport Middleport Church of the Nazarene Pal Zone Gallipolis Nazarene Frank Roddy McArthur

Public meeting on water supply improvements set for January twenty seventh

A public session scheduled for January 27 at 8 p m invites all interested residents to learn about efforts to improve local water supplies. The forum aims to discuss plans, funding, and potential projects affecting the community.

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