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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1954

Page

2

Pomeroy 4-H Club Sets 1400 Fund Drive Goal

Meigs County 4-H aims to raise 1400 to finish payment on the Canter's Cave camp near Jackson County. About 500 members in 45 clubs are asked to donate, with July 24 tag day in Middleport and Pomeroy led by Shirley Summerfield of Chester.

Pomeroy Meigs County Jackson County Middleport Shirley Summerfield Chester Syracuse Sunshine Girls Club Dexter Willing Workers Girls Club Canter’s Cave

Pomeroy Church Listings Reflect Local Faith Network

The bulletin catalogs multiple congregations in Pomeroy and surrounding areas with service times Sunday schools and weekly activities. Entries include St Pauls Lutheran Sacred Heart Free Methodist Hysell Run Bearwallow Church of Christ Racine Methodist and many more with pastors priest names and schedule details.

Woman Sues Cab Company for 10000 Damages

Ellen M. Wilson sues William Robson operator of the Meigs County cab system for about 10000 for injuries claimed after a July 24 1952 accident when a sudden cab stop threw her to the floor. She seeks 10797.17 with 10000 for permanent injuries.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Ellen M. Wilson William Robson Middleport

Meigs County Livestock Club Plans Monday Picnic

Members of the Meigs County Better Livestock Club will hold a picnic at Ratley's Lake at 7 p m on Monday. Members must finish their project books by that time and bring them to the picnic.

Pomeroy Meigs County Better Livestock Club Ratley’s Lake Picnie

Chester High Boosters Ice Cream Social Next Thursday

The Chester High School Athletic Boosters Club will host an ice cream social on the Chester school playground at 7 30 p m next Thursday. Proceeds support the group athletic program activities.

Pomeroy Chester High School Chester School

Eagles Ice Cream Social At Syracuse Church

The Eagles from the Syracuse Methodist Church will host an ice cream social on the church lawn starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Pomeroy Eagles Syracuse Methodist Church

E A Drake 82 Dies En Route to Athens Hospital

Edward Anderson Drake 82 died at 10 a m Thursday while en route to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. He lived with son and daughter in Cave Street Pomeroy and earlier worked 20 years in railroad supply in Cleveland then in real estate. Surviving are two sons and a granddaughter. Funeral at 2 p m Monday at Rinear Lambert East Cleveland with burial Lake View Cemetery.

Pomeroy Edward Anderson Drake Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Drake W. A. Drake Cave St Cleveland Case Tech Phi Kappa Psi Wheeler A. Drake William E. Drake East Cleveland Mary D. Higgins Columbus Rinear-Lambert Funeral Home Euclid Ave Lakeview Cemetery

Rutland Church Youth Bake Sale Saturday Morning

The Youth Fellowship of the Rutland Methodist Church will sponsor a bake sale starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rutland Department Store.

Pomeroy The Rutland Methodist Church Rutland

Middleport church news amid summer schedule changes

Heath Methodist led by Louis A Bangerter shifts church school to 8 30 am worship at 9 50 am with sermon Religion and the H Bomb Church of Christ led by Fred J Gardner holds church school 9 30 am worship 10 30 am sermon A Conscience Void of Offense Evening service led by Loyal Sons and Daughters Class Deacon meeting after morning service First Baptist led by Howard Rup pelt church school 9 15 am worship 10 15 am children's sermon How the Indian Girl Got Well sermon The Vine and Its Branches Evening service 7 30 pm Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 pm First Presbyterian led by Howard J E Ruppelt church school 9 39 am worship 10 30 am deaconesses meeting Monday choir practice Wednesday Salvation Army Middleport Corps led by Captain Glenna Rummell Sunday school 2 30 pm holiness 3 30 pm open air 7 pm salvation 7 30 pm Bible study Thursday 7 30 pm Syracuse Presbyterian led by Howard KE Ruppelt church school 9 30 am candlelight communion 7 30 pm family picnic and outdoor movie Wednesday July 21 6 pm members invited with covered dishes

Christian Science God Jesus Our Lord Naomi Baptist H. Bh. Harris BYPU First Baptist KR. H. DeMott Prayer Fellowship Peniel Syracuse United Methodist J. Lesslee Kunze Dale H. Ratliff Federated Choir George Childs Howard FE. Ruppelt First Presbyterian Howard JE Fred Lewis WYF National Assembly Salvation Army Pomeroy - Middleport Corps Second Ave Middleport Glenna Rummell Holiness Salvation Jack Shaw Capt Rummel Syracuse Presbyterian Howard KE Ruppelt

Youth led services at two churches in Middleport

Youth from the Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church will lead Sunday services. At the Church of Christ, Loyal Sons and Fighters conduct the 7 30 p.m. service with the theme Faith Hope and Love. Mrs George Childs leads the class. At First Presbyterian, Fred Lewis will share experiences from a National Youth meeting at 10 30 a.m.

Middleport Church of Christ First Presbyterian Church Reno Loyal Sons and Fghters George Childs Fred Lewis University of Illinois

Meigs County Youth Joins U S Air Force

Paul William Scott 17 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Scott Pomeroy Route 3 has enlisted in the U S Air Force per Sfc Jimmie FE Glover recruiter at the Athens station Scott a Chester High School graduate is assigned to Sampson AFB New York

Pomeroy Paul William Scott Thomas J. Scott U. S. Air Force Sfc Jimmie FE. Glover Athens Scott Chester High School Sampson Afb N.Y

Jeric Couple Welcomes Son at Holzer Hospital

Dr and Mrs W H Jeric welcomed a baby boy Thursday morning at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. The Jerics have three other sons.

Middleport Garden Club Picnic At Western Hills

The Middleport Garden Club held its annual outdoor picnic at Mrs. R. H. Rawlings' Western Hills home. Guests included J Harley Bovie and others from Akron and California. Details covered the grounds, a grandmother themed program, a small log guest cabin sleepover, and a note on Lt. Kincaid returning from Okinawa and assigned near Washington, D. C.

Middleport R. H. Rawlings Middleport Garden Club Mrs. Rawlings Natalie Deanna Howard Ewing Nancy Rawlings Clearwater Fla C. O. Fisher Max Roller Rodney Downing Walter Harris Walter Hayes Garen Stansbury

Pythian Sisters Picnic Slated At Roadside Park

Meigs Temple Pythian sisters and staff announce an annual picnic Monday at 6 p.m. at Roadside Park. Mrs Karl Owen, the chief, urges members to bring favorite dishes and table service.

Middleport Pythian Meigs Temple Karl Owen

Birthdays Mark July Celebrations in Middleport

Mrs. W. H. Plummer and her granddaughter Margaret Belle Milhoan observed their July birthdays with a dinner at the Milhoan home. Guests included W. H. Plummer of Rutland and Vernon Weber of Middleport with three children, plus Paul Baer and family from Chester joining for ice cream and cake.

Middleport W. H. Plummer Vernon Weber Margaret Belle Milhoan Lawrence Milhoan Milhoan Rutland Mr. Weber Paul Baer Chester

Grandson Bill Kincaid Birthday Celebrated With Family Gifts

Menu and gifts honoring 11th birthday were provided by Mr. and Mrs. John Kincaid for Bill Kincaid. Attending were his parents Col and Mrs. William Kincaid and his brother as part of the family gathering on Tuesday in Middleport.

Middleport Bill Kincaid John Kincaid Fourth Ave Bill Col William K. Kincaid

Homecoming Planned By South Bethel EUB

The South Bethel EUB Church of Silver Ridge schedules its annual homecoming on Sunday with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. featuring adult and children’s choirs. Rev. W. A. Frost of Tuppers Plains preaches, followed by a noon picnic lunch and an afternoon program at 2 p.m. with E. M. Shelton of Belpre as speaker.

Pomeroy South Bethel Eub Church Silver Ridge W. A. Frost Tuppers Plains Gram E. M. Shelton Belpre

Middleport picnic brings church groups together

Two church groups held picnics at Middleport Roadside Park on Thursday evening. The Busy Bee Class of First Baptist and the Loyal Berean Class of Church of Christ led a short business item and invited Mt. Oriah Missionary Society to a Sunday program where Charles Holzer Jr. speaks.

Middleport Busy Bee First Baptist Church Loyal Berean Church of Christ Fielding Hawkins Missionary Society of Virnia Fife Texanna White Thryn Jane Hannah Sylvia McMaster Mabel Bennett Oneida Chase Gwennie White Eloise Chapman Kathryn Wise G. G. Werner J. E. Wilson Dana Hamilton del Fife Tom Durst Allen Hughes J. O. Leonard James Sauders Harold Hubbard Fred I. Gardner Berean Robert McElhinnys Earl McKinleys Gardners Walter Bunces Homer Rices L. R. Wileys Roedell Steffys Edgar Allensworths Jessie Saunders

Local social notes list visits and military moves in the area

Paul Frizzell and family from Paula Gorda visited Mrs. Freda Welling. Downing family guests included granddaughter Mrs. Bertram Payne and her husband and children. Next week the Downings expect Martha Jane Downing and three daughters from New Orleans. Nan Moore and sister left for Virginia Beach to visit Claude Washington. J Harley Bovie attended a garden club picnic with Rodne Downing. Arthur Skinner and family visited Columbus. George Dallas and Katherine Bachtel head to Ft. Hood, Texas. they were accompanied by William Matilack. Red Hoffman promoted to sergeant in the U S Army in Germany. Harry Young of Wellston recovers from illness. he is Lula Russell's brother-in-law. Sidney Pickens improving at home on N Third.

Paul Frizzell Paula Gorda Freda Welling John B. Downing Bertram Payne Payne Lucy Rodney Raymond Ogleton Charleston Downings Rensseleur Johnson Martha Jane Downing New Orleans Rodney Downing Downing Grant St Nan Moore Herman Mourning Tucson Ariz Virginia Beach Claude Washington J. Harley Bovie Gallipolis Rodne Downing Middleport Garden Club R. H. Rawlings Pomeroy Arthur Skinner Tom David Farmer Columbus Pfc George Dallas Katherine Bachtel Ft. Hood Texas William Matilack Dallas Red Hoffman Pearl Hoffman Germany Harry Young Wellston Lula Russell Holzer Hospital Sidney Pickens N. Third Ape

Mrs. Luman Recovers After Surgery At Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Raymond Luman is convalescing at Holzer Hospital following surgery. Her nurse is her daughter Janice Luman. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wood and Mrs. H. Lucas with daughter Irene have returned from a motor trip through West Virginia Virginia Tennessee and North Carolina. The Woods joined the Lucases in Kingwood. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scott and daughters Barbara and Carol are on a vacation motor trip in Indiana. Mrs. J. J. Davis and daughters Charlene Diana Joyce and Elaine and her mother Mrs. H. E. Bush are also mentioned in this social roundup.

Raymond Luman Holzer Hospital Janice Luman A. N E. M. Wood H. Lucas Irene Kingwood W. Va West Virginia

Visit With Lt Commander Davis at Camp Lejeune

A report notes a visit with Lt Commander J J Davis at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The brief item places the meeting at the military installation and identifies the naval officer involved.

J. J. Davis Camp Lejeune, N. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Inserance Corp Nelsonville Amoe Cullen Mies Pomeroy Church News St. Paul’s L. M. Mohrhoff Sacred Heart George Adams Harry Bates Laurel Cliff Hysell Run Church of God T. P. Satterfield N. H. Jenks Bearwallow Church of Christ Truman Dodson Racine Methodist Charge John Elwood Antiquity Forrest Run Oak Grove Sutton Racine Vice C. A. White Bethany Carmel Forest Run Syracuse Nazarene M. C. Larimore Rayer Don M. Miller Youthroup Rutland Church of Christ John Wyatt Grace Episcopal Don Terry Donald Seevers Christian Endeavor Chester Methodist R. M. Grove Joyce Kyle Falls Emma Belle F. Sopher Plants Letart Falls Apple Grove Plants Church Minersville R M Grove Rockssprings Fairgrounds Isola Taylor Meigs County Union Fairview Okey Ahart E. A. Drake Ea Mess Meigs Last OF the Pony Riders Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Dick Jones Kathleen Case Ray Middleton Lucille Norman Estellla Harry Carey, Jr Leon Tyler Irving Bacon Sun Mon Riding Shotgun Jesse James Vs Daltons Brett King Barbara Lawrence James Griffith Bill Phipps Dream OF Jeanie Bill Shirley Rex Allen Louise Beavers Alfalfa Switzer Casanova Bob Hope Joan Fontaine Basil Rathbone Audrey Dalton Vincent Price Middleport Church News Middleport Society Charles Norton Sara Skiles Kelly Akron Lenore Giles Menlo Park Calif E. S. Schaaf O. P. Klein Leo Beeson John Duerr C. M. Erwin Marion French D. B. Hartinger C. M. Hennesy W. H. Juhling A W. McKay S. Lansbury Lewis Sauer Daisie Saunders Okinawa Kincaid Naha Washington, D. C War College South Bethel Race St Widdleport Personals Charlene Diana Joyce Elaine H. E. Bush K. D. Amsbury E. Main Liberty Wild Bill Elliott Zane Gray Sunset Pass James Warren Nan Leslie Steve Brodie Johnny Sheffield Anne Kimball Carbine Williams James Stewart Jean Hagen Tom & Jerry Philco Algami Foreman & Abbott Gaiety Plymouth Oldsmobile Karr & van Zandt Allen Appliance Mill St America’s Style Star Studebaker America Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Athens, O Studebakers
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