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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

8

Middleport Society Welcomes New Lodge Members

White Rose Lodge Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announced six new members at Woodman Hall: Nora Mae Bolin, Gretta Thomas, Harriett Elizabeth Evans, Jean Wright, Lois Herdman, Julia A Norris and Maxine Ashley. Mrs. Joe Turner presided and plans for an August picnic at Middleport Roadside Park were discussed. Refreshments were provided at Jack's Dairy Bar by several hostesses.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Woodman Hall Nora Mae Bolin Gretta Thomas Harriett Elizabeth Evans Jean Wright Lois Herdman Julia A. Norris Maxine Ashley Joe Turner Jack's Dairy Bar L. D. Diles Herman Bailey Edgar Stiles Paul Mourning

Bermuda Shorts Playsuits and Halters in Fun Mix

A cheeky fashions note urges mixing Bermuda shorts playsuits and halters for playful summer style. It promotes a carefree mood and ready-for-action vibe with a trunk full of options.

Loyal Pals Class Plans Ice Cream Social and Picnic

The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Sidney T. Russell's home with Nina Russell assisting. Frances Roush presided as plans were made for an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening June 24 and a July picnic. Fred I. Garner and Mrs. Gardner attended.

Middleport Church of Christ Sidney T. Russell Nina Russell Frances Roush Russell Fred I. Gardner Gardner

Amateur Gardeners Club Guest Night Planned

The Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club will hold its annual guest night on Thursday June 16 at the president Mrs Richard Rawlings home Lincoln Hill. Mrs E M Blake chairs the program committee and Mrs Walter Crooks chairs the refreshment committee. Each member may bring one guest.

Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club Richard Rawlings Lincoln Hill E. M. Blake Walter Crooks

DAR chapter to meet in Gallipolis for luncheon

Middleport DAR members will travel to Gallipolis tomorrow for a luncheon and meeting at the Farmers Hotel replacing the annual Flag Day picnic. Miss Amanda Thomas of Columbus will speak and guests may attend the luncheon. This will close the chapter's activities for the year.

Middleport Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Gallipolis Farmer's Hotel Amanda Thomas Columbus

Ravenswood District 4 Rebekah Lodge Convention Summary

Ravenswood District 4 of the Rebekah Lodge held an all day convention in the IOOF Hall with delegates from Buffalo Ripley Point Pleasant Cottageville and Ravenswood. State president Glen Johnson and state secretary Dorothy Gifford spoke. Lunch funded by the Presbyterian church ladies. Scout awards presented at First Baptist Church by Rev Paul W H Bell. Troop 44 sponsored by Ravenswood Lions Club.

Ravenswood Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Ray Bardin Stephen Seaman Paul W. H. Bell First Baptist Church Bell The Lions Club of Harry K. Marsh Kelly Somerville Marsh Carmel Robinson B. Franklin Barker William Pinnell Walter Purdy Harold Smith Howard Camp Robert Moss Foster Seaman

Marines Welcome Home Leave Ties in Ohio Community

Cpl. Bill McNickle of the Marines leaves Thursday for Camp Pendleton after a leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Lowell McNickle and relatives. Numerous guests and visitors from Columbus Harrisburg Beaver Falls Rochester Albany and Lorain lingered with local families including Mr and Mrs C F Shain and the Sayres in a busy period of family and neighborly visits.

Antiquity Cpl Bill McNickle Marines Camp Pendleton Cal Lowell McNickle Ruth Cole Columbus Cal Orr Elmer Roush Portsmouth C. F. Shain Dean Sayre Lorain Herbert Sayre Mildred Spencer William Jackson Salem Ott Arnott Perry Riggs Ralph Jackson Joe Jackson Lawrence McNickle Harrisburg Pa Charles Paul Stewart Frank Buck Daisy Beaver Leslie Dallas Beaver Falls Thelma Coe Rochester Gene Stobart Albany Jimmy Diddle Dorcas

Methodist pastor reassigned and local church news

The Rev. Melvin S. Risinger moves from Walton Memorial to Thompson Methodist Church in Wheeling Island and will begin his new pulpit on June 12. Thomson Church has 1300 members, largest in Wheeling. Dr. H. E. Modlin will succeed Risinger at Ravenschurch. A 10 day Bible school runs 9 to 11 am for children 4 to 14 with many teachers listed. Ravenswood Municipal Swimming Pool is now open.

Melvins. Risinger Walton Memorial Methodist Church Thompson Methodist Church Wheeling Thomson Church H. E. Modlin Diamond Street Methodist Church Fairmont Risinger Ravensch Dottie McCoy Beverly Blake Jean Lincicome Barbara Jo Cunningham Faye Chambers Fonda Bailes Lilian Dye Margaret Rowley Earl Chambers Katherine Fox Dolly Smith Sue Miller Betsy Miller Betty Boggs Faye Lindawood

Ravenswood High to Run Summer Pool With New Equipment

Virgil Hupp will manage the Ravenswood High School pool this summer with Miss Jean Lincicome and Danny Fowell as lifeguards. Rates rise to about 1500 dollars due to new equipment for the poor. William C Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson, graduates with honors from Marietta College and joins Phi Beta Kappa after four years on the dean’s list, earning an A B and another degree.

Lowell Probasco Chicago NYCRR Hobson Henry Fruth Buffalo W. Va Walter Crooks Kathryn Fruth Crooks Cedric Clark Dale Dutton Lenore Hobart Kent Columbus Mary Ohlinger al Schleicher Cleveland Miss Ohlinger Schleichers Robert Sharp Mechanicsburg Paul Haptonstall First Presbyterian Church O. P. Klein Chesapeake Mmother R. L. Hamilton Clarence Owens Luther Owens John Davis Owens Larry Toronto Virgil Hupp Ravenswood High School Jean Lincicome Frances Lincicome West Virginia University Danny Fowell Frank Powell Ravenswood Howard Johnson Marietta College William C. Johnson Johnson Phi Beta Kappa United States College Bank American Chemical Society

Student Hopes for Graduate School in September

A B A pursuing majors in mathematics and physics plans to enter graduate school in September. Marguerite Compsten notes his academic path and goal.

Marguerite Compsten

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