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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

7

Phillips Condition Reported Critical

Relatives report Otto Phillips in critical condition in Miami Florida. Leo Phillips of Columbus travels to Miami to support his brother. He is son of Mrs. John Phillips of Pomeroy and brother to Mrs. A. R. Pullen of Palmer Street Mrs. George Joachim and Mrs. Willis McMurray of Pomeroy and John Phillips of Columbus.

Middleport Otto Phillips Miami Fla Leo Phillips Columbus John Phillips Pomeroy A. R. Pullen Palmer St George Joachim Willis McMurray

Bakers Move to Knoxville Tennessee for University Work

Dr and Mrs W K Baker and their son Bruce move to Knoxville Tennessee where Dr Baker joins the University of Tennessee Department of Zoology and Entomology. He recently earned his doctoral degree from the University of Texas in Austin. Mrs Baker is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O H Stewart of Fourth Ave.

Middleport W. K. Baker Bruce Knoxville, Tenn Baker Zoology University of Tennessee Dr. Baker The University of Texas In Austin Mrs. Baker O. H. Stewart Fourth Ave

Rural Women's Camp Registration Deadline Set

Meigs County hosts a rural women’s camp July 17 to 19 at Ross Hocking camp. Reservation deadline is July 10. Meigs County homemakers may contact Mrs. Geneva H Nolan at the county extension office or by phone 158 M. The program features county groups coordinating activities, crafts, games, square dancing, and guest speaker Miss Helen Strow. Meigs County quota is 20 attendees with leftovers reallocated if not met by July 10.

Pomeroy Ross-Hocking Meigs County Geneva H. Nolan Athens County Ross County Vinton County Jackson County Helen Strow Europe Red Cross Pike County

Lake Hope Outing Guests From Local Area

Lake Hope outing guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Graves with daughter Carolyn Miss Kay Proctor and Charlene Walburn on Monday. Sunday travelers were Jo Ann Wood Katherine Bachtel William Moore James Haggerty Joyce Fisher Mary Jane Fisher Bob Mills and Harold Moore.

Middleport Lake Hope Ralph Graves Carolyn Kay Proctor Charlene Walburn Jo Ann Wood Katherine Bachtel William Moore James Haggerty Joyce Fisher Mary Jane Fisher Bob Mills Harold Moore

Independence Day Social Notes at Middleport

A neighborhood gossip of July Fourth gatherings and visits across Middleport and nearby towns. Guests include Scarberry family members from Middleport and Columbus, Virginia Holsinger of Reedsville, and several relatives visiting from Nitro and Canton. Charles Burk and Charles O’Brien travel for family visits.

Theodorus Daughters elect officers in July meeting

Officers were elected Monday evening at the Theodore Council Daughters of America meeting with Mrs. Richard Campbell installing. Installed were Lydia Hysell as Councilor and Winona Cook as Vice Councilor among others. Margery Woodard received the retiring councilor gift. A special practice meeting is set for Friday July 9.

Theodorus Council, Daughters of America Richard Campbell Lydia Hysell Ethel Grueser Winona Cook Eva Hendrix Della Stahl Bessie Mae Paxton Margery Woodard Elizabeth Durst Elizabeth Campbell Ethel Smith Doris Durst Jane Ann Hite Sentinel Althea Reibel Edna Reibel Margery Woodard

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Max Hayes Held At Ward Home

Mrs Harold W Lemley and Miss Josephine Lemley hosted a stork shower for their sister Mrs Max Hayes at the Val Ward home on Friday night. Pink and blue streamers formed a nest for layette gifts. After opening gifts, games and refreshments followed for 12 guests.

Harold W. Lemley Josephine Lemley Max Hayes Val Ward

Rawlings and Coats Observe Fifth Birthday Party

Middleport society notes mark July Fourth gathering at Rutland with Mr and Mrs B H Rawlings and Mr and Mrs Robert Coats hosting their daughter Christine. James Russell Mills the son of Russell Mills had a tonsillectomy at Meigs General Hospital Pom- during the period.

B. H. Rawlings Rutland Robert Coats Christine James Russell Mills Mrs. Russell Mills S. Fifth Ave Meigs General Hospital

Family From Kinois To Move to Middleport

Prof and Mrs Arthur Carpenter move from La Grange Illinois to Middleport to make their home with the Dale Duttons. They will occupy the former Downing property on S Fifth Ave after extensive repairs. Occupancy expected within a month.

Middleport Arthur Howe Carpenter la Grange, II Carpenters Dale Dutton Duttons Downing S. Fifth Ave

Commissioners Accept Bids In Pomeroy Meigs County

Pomeroy Meigs County commissioners after the July Fourth holiday accepted John F Handley bid of 200 for one acre of land at the county home as unnecessary. They approved purchasing a furnace for the County garage with accessories and accepted the H M Allen bid meeting specs. All bills were approved and the next meeting set for July 19.

H. M. Allen

Bakers Move to Knoxville Tennessee

Dr and Mrs W K Baker and their son Bruce have relocated to Knoxville Tennessee joining family and establishing residence there.

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