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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1956

Page

8

Athens Meek at Three Enlist in Marines

AWWVLEPORT marine recruiter T Sergeant Charles J. Martin announced the enlistment of three Middleport men in the Marine Corps. The recruits are Charles Franklin Smith of 520 Sycamore Street Ernest Villlag Kauff of 200 Hudson Street and Joe Frederick Rice of 207 South Second Street. All three were sent to the San Diego Marine Base for basic training.

Awwvleport — Marine T-Sgt Charles J. Martin Middleport Marine Corps Charles Franklin Smith Sycamore St Charles E. Smith Elsie Haddox Ernest Willag Kauff Hudson St. Son Jr Clifford Kauland Joe Frederick Rice S. Second St Delbert Rice Fairview Park Hylda Rice Dunham San Diego Marine Base

Farm Youths Hold Party at Middleport Chester

Farm youth groups from the Clinton county area met at the Chester High School to hold a Monday evening gathering. Leaders and members, including Judy Gregg and Judy Hurley, organized a program with shows of salads and sandwiches, a business meeting, and plans for future activities at Carolyn Bradford and Phyllis Hilbert hosting. Posts note refreshments, recipe files, and upcoming events at the homes of various members.

Pomeroy Aergs County Farm Bureal Middleport Chester High School P.m Ivan Cooper Thon Judy Gregg Judy Hurley Lynn Buchvests Lable Carolyn Bradford Phyllis Hilbert James Criswell Joe Wilson Jr Aiddlepart Smne Ureen Clover Hame Judy Sauer Tentaive Wening Ka Tenkinson Barbara Jones Barbara Cinda Morris James Brewington

Real Estate Suit Filed in Meigs County Court

POMEROY suit for partition of real estate filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by Mattie M. Halliday of Dexter against Arvinna Fara vee Frank White and Juanita Kay Eve ner Adrienne Eileen Mills. Districts listed include Middleport Cincinnati and Avon.

Pomeroy Meigs County

District Meet At Laurel Clift Free Methodist Church

A district meeting is held at the Laurel Clift Free Methodist Church today through Sunday with Rev. H. L. Jones, new district superintendent, conducting. Next week church youths plan observance and activities for youth week.

Omercy Laurel Clift Free Methodist Church H. L. Jones

Birth announced for Deborah Elaine Ward in Columbus

Middleport businessman J E Miller reports a granddaughter born January 22 in Columbus to Mr and Mrs John P Ward. Parents are Deborah Elaine Ward and John P Ward. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs John Ward and great grandmother Mrs Ward of Columbus.

Middleport J. E. Miller Columbis Deborah Elaine John P. Ward Columbus John Mr. Ward

Mayor Fines Driver In Speeding Case POMEROY

City court records show Mayor E F Rebigson fining a driver twenty dollars for speeding with ten dollars suspended. Patrolman Henry Werry filed the case in Middleport, Michigan. The scene references historic French exploration at St Joseph and La Salle in 1679.

Pomeroy E. F Rebigson Henry Werry Jemo Nieri Middleport Miami Michigano Lort la Salle St. Joseh

Middleport Church Services and Schedules

Local church notices list multiple denominations in Middleport with pastors, service times, and youth activities. Heath Methodist led by Rev J A Bangerter. Presbyterian led by Rev Howard Ruppelt. Church of Christ led by Fred Gardner. First Baptist under Rev C E Hoyt. Nazarene led by Rev Robert Styers. Church of Christ in Christ Union led by Rev Guy F Sayre. Moriah Baptist under Rev ND Borden. Westminster and other youth events noted. Sunday worships at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. plus evening services and midweek activities.

Heath Methodist J. A. Bangerter Ohio Howard Ruppelt Westminster Youth Fellowship Church of Christ Fred Gardner Samson First Baptist C. E. Hoyt Jean Smart Margaret Alice Hoyt School of Missions Paul Smart CE. Hoyt Pomeroy School Ofsions YBA Rio Grande College Church of the Nazarene Robert Styers Bible Yourky Peoples Moriah Baptist ND. Borden Bible School Danville Pilgrim W. V. Gil‘erson First Baptist—Church School Chester House of Prayer Edmond Life Laurel Cliff Larry Bates Hysell Run Free Methodist Rock Springs Rm.rove WSCS Reynrold C. Doster Reedsville Tonth

Pomeroy Church News Sacred Heart and Local Faith Notices

A long list of church schedules across Pomeroy and nearby towns. It lists services, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings for many congregations including Sacred Heart, Syracuse EUB, Church of the Nazarene, Church of Christ, United Methodist, and more with times such as 8 and 10 a.m. services, 9:20 or 9:30 a.m. Sunday schools, and midweek prayer meetings. It also notes pastors and meeting locations like DAV Hall and Letart areas.

Sacred Heart Father John Turel Turday Coreus Syracuse Church of the Nazarene M. C. Larimore NYPS Church of Christ Donald Seevers Christian Endeavor

Pomeroy Society Plans Polio Dance and Rummage Sale

Final plans set for the annual March of Dimes dance at Pomeroy Junior High Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Beta Lambda Phi Sorority and Xi Gamma Mu Chapter met to coordinate the event and a Bethany church rummage sale Feb 2 to 5 with donations due Jan 31.

Pomeroy Beta Lima Phi Sorority Xi Gamma Mu Mildred Karr Bethany Church R Ummage Nora Amsbury

Truck Skids Into Car Injuring Driver in New Haven

Minor damages were reported to a car driven by Rhelma Jones, 38, of New Haven, Virginia after a small truck driven by Paul Schuler, 37, of Portland, Route 1, skidded on Second Street on Wednesday afternoon. Schuler braked when the door of a car ahead opened, causing the collision. Officer Lawrence Lanning filed the report.

Pomeroy Rhelma Jones New Haven Second St Patchman Lawrence Lanning Paul Schuler Portland Route 1 Jones Shuler

Truman Says Ike Had No Intention To Run

In Life Magazine memories former President Truman recalls telling Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1948 that he believed Ike planned no run for the presidency that year. Truman notes Ike wanted to finish his unfinished position and that some Zionist leaders pressured for Israel policy.

Truman Ike Washington Harry Dwight D. Eisenhower Life Magazine Eisenhower Army Rayburn Israel Swat Ista

Death reported of Mrs William Bullis former Middleport resident

MIDDLEPORT Word reached here of the death of Mrs William Bullis also known as Cynthi Rowley a Washington D C former Middleport resident. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters Mrs Mrt White and Miss Emma Rowley. Survivors include her son William Bullis of Washington several grandchildren a sister Mrs Margaret Coe of New Jersey nephew Frank White of Columba and two great nephews M White Gallipolis and Dr Frank White.

William Bullis Middleport Cynthi Rowley Washington, D.C Bullis Mrt White Emma Rowley Washington Margaret Coe New Jersey Frank White Columba M White Gallipolis

Prayer Day Marked At Methodist Church Highlighted

Middleport Heath Methodist observed the Day of Prayer for Ohio Methods with three sanctuary services. Congregation held silent prayer and meditation during the day. evening service featured directed and intercessory prayers led by the pastor. Organist for the day was Mrs. E S Schaaf.

Middleport — Heath Methdist Ohio E. S. Schaaf

Fire Douses Sooty Chimney At Van Coon Home

Middleport Fire Department was called to y Locust Street at 3 25 pm Thursday for soot in the chimney and no damage. The Emergency Squad was also called for Mrs Al Frazier at 9 20 pm Thursday. An image sale planned in Pomeroy on Feb 2 3 4 by the Beta Sigma Phi charity group at Bethany Church basement.

Arpenter Carpenter Baptist A. R. Caster C Arpenter Carolyn Welch Linda Cheadle Carpenter Booby Hammon Donna Jennie Sue Eisen Joan Grate Stein Zelma Stewart Harley Eugene Cedric W. Clark Meigs County Middleport Charles van Coony Locust Street al Frazier Sycasore Street Thursay Beta Sigma Phiorarity Bethany Church

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