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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1948

Page

3

Four Types of Sewer Bids Sought in Meigs Project

Meigs Village Sewer Project Committee favors re advertising bids in four forms including a general contract with some deletion, all materials with local tile work, labor and installation contracts, and equipment rental or purchase options. Merrill notes local labor potential and aims to limit costs while ensuring proper plan execution and deadlines.

Pomeroy Council Karr Merrill Spencer Mr. Merrill Robinson Glenroy Ewing Sam Buderman Universal Pipe Co Columbus Buderman Robinson and Goodwin Vaughn

Church News Of Pomeroy Highlights Local Services

Local churches in Pomeroy and surrounding areas list weekly schedules including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Revival nights begin Sunday. prayer meetings set midweek. Several denominations present with pastors named, plus program notes and youth activities.

First Presbyterian Church Homer G. McMillen James Buchanan McMillen Syracuse Presbyterian Church

Middleport Church Sermon Promotes Christ Truth

Middleport church on Fifth and Main invites parishioners to Bible School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, and Evening Worship at 7:30 with Christian Endeavor Hour after. The message proclaims freedom in God's truth.

Christian Endeavor

Beards Withdraws and Vacancies Mark Local Committee Race

Roland Beards of Chester North withdraws from the committeeman race and Val Hartung misses qualifying leaving one post vacant. Eleven aspirants failed to qualify over petition errors. three others withdrew. Remaining unopposed are Eldon Wal burn Har ley T. Johnson Harold Long Ben Spencer and William F. Clark.

Pomeroy Roland Beards Chester North Val Hartung Eldon Walburn Harley T. Johnson Harold Long Middleport Ben Spencer Racine Village William F. Clark Bedford East

Welding Blamed for Truck Bed Fire

Third Ward Fire Department spokesmen cited welding ignition as the cause of a tractor and straw fire in a truck bed at the Legion Service Station Thursday afternoon. Firemen commended citizens who flagged traffic, with Phil Williamson identified as the helper, and estimated damage around $50.

Third Ward Fire Department Legion Phil Williamson

First Baptist Missionary Society Meets at Rutland Church

At Rutland church the First Baptist Missionary Society gathered with Gertrude Butler presiding. Mrs. Clara Warner led devotionals, Mrs. Mary Sharron spoke on a scripture topic, and Rev. A Wright addressed the group.

Thorn seeks divorce from Lillian Thorn in Meigs Court

Pomeroy Delson F Thorn files for divorce from Lillian E Thorn in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married in 1940 and have no children.

Pomeroy Delson F. Thorn Lillian E. Thorn Meigs County Common Pleas

Work Resumes On Clean-Up At Opera House Site

A six man crew and two trucks remove timbers and spread bricks to form a base for a parking lot surface that will slope from street to rear. Third Ward Fire House rewiring has begun and should finish in about a day with new lighting fixtures installed. Project cost around 50 dollars.

Pomeroy Opera House Third Ward

Racine OES Plans Bake Sale and Bazaar March 13

Final plans for a bake sale and bazaar at Gaul's store on March 13 were made at a Racine Chapter OES meeting. Miss Laura Johnson presided as worthy matron, with past matrons and patrons to be honored at the next gathering.

Pomeroy Gaul’s Racine OES Laura Johnson

Family updates from Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis

Linda Caruthers six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Caruthers is a patient at Holzer Hospital. Her mother remains at the hospital with her. An older sister Janet Kay stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Board.

Middleport Linda Caruthers Robert Caruthers Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Janet Kay William Board

Birth Announced for Calvin Bruce Simpson Jr

Mr and Mrs Calvin Bruce Simpson announce the birth of a son named Calvin Bruce Jr on Thursday March 4 at the home of maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Folden Locust Street. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Simpson of Racine.

Middleport Calvin Bruce Simpson Gladys Lu Folden Calvin Bruce, Jr Richard Folden Locust St Edward Simpson Racine

Miss Laura Grueser Heads to Schenectady for Family Visit

Laura Grueser of East Main Street leaves for Schenectady New York to visit relatives and spend time with family.

Laura Grueser E. Main St Schenectady, N. Y

Middleport Notes Show Bridal Guests and Local Updates

Mrs. William Grueser and Mrs. Edythe Stuyves ant entertain at a bridal shower for Miss Mary Miller niece of the Gruesers. Miss Miller to wed Louis Smith March 21 at the Central Avenue home. A layette shower for Mrs. Jack Covert planned by Mrs. E. O. Tewksbury held on Fifth Ave features pink and blue decor and a large Shamrock cake prize awarded to Mrs. H. W. Craig. Local church association met at First Presbyterian with Rev. Pomeroy leading devotionals and discussion on county and national matters. Pfc. Mit White returns from Korea and will reach Middleport in 10 days. Residents travel for family needs and employment updates noted throughout the community.

Middleport William Grueser Edythe Stuyvesant Mary Miller Doyle Miller Grueser Grant Street Miss Miller Louis Smith Benjamen Smith S. Central Ave Jack Covert Kathleen Swindler E. O. Tewksbury Covert Fifth Ave Noah Haskins Cash Bahr Calvin Reichman James Sauders B. F. Parmalee O. C. Greenlee Earl Roush L. H. Pratt H. W. Craig Walter Roush Max Roller William Walsh L. H. Triplett Wayland Covert Arthur Skinner Clifford Kincaid Marvin Kelly Kalad Hindy William Robson William Robson, Jr Cleo Kerns Earl McKinley Kenneth Cook da Reuben Beck E. M. Wood Willis Grueser Chet Haddox Russell Mills Dorothy Mankin Jean Roush Margaret Sauer Ann Kelly Bess Sanborn Susie Pfc Mit White Korea United States Seattle Frank White Charles Swindler Sue T. P. Hall Buffalo W.va Roy Roush Melvin Roush Holzer Hospital Grand Rapids Mich L. R. Wilson John E. Lyon Greenfield Wilson Columbus Raymond Grim Julia Lyon Tucson Ariz Nan Moore Arthur Covert Faehnle Coverts Florida Oliver Linkenhaker Mary Lighter Mill St Meigs County Commissioners Orville

Middleport church services and leaders schedule

The listing shows services for First Baptist Church and other denominational groups in Middleport. It outlines Sunday worship times, church school sessions, junior and youth fellowship details, leaders, counselors, and midweek prayer plans across multiple churches including Nazarenes, Heath Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations.

First Baptist Church Charles Pomeroy George Baker Kalad Mary Hindy Beulah White Betty Durst Christ Church OF the Nazarene E. E. Cox Adrian Carson Heath Methodist Church W. B. Moore Forrest Bachtel Eleanor S. Schaaf WSCS

New Contest To Be Staged In 1924 At Two Churches

A revival of the Pomeroy and Middleport Christian Church men's class contest is planned to run from March 7 to Pentecost Sunday May 30 honoring the church’s founding. Pomeroy won the 1923 contest with 99 men present. The Middleport pastor Rev C E Shepard teaches the class and the losing side will host a banquet at the winners church.

Naomi Baptist H. E. Harris Laurel Cliff Leroy Hiett Hysell Run Mr. Hiett First Baptist Pomeroy Paul W. Nye Baptist Youth Fellowship Missionary Society Evangelical U.B. Circuit L. R. Carmichael Enterprise Ladies Aid Morning Star Christian Endeavor Carmel Irvin Lane Second Eub Church Portsmouth United Methodist Leslie E. Blough WSCS Middleport Christian Church Peter C. E. Shepard Middleport Church

C S Lambert Dies at Home in Middleport

Chauncey S Bud Lambert 63 died unexpectedly at his Grant Street home Thursday evening. A retired New York Central Railroad car inspector at Hobson he is survived by wife Ada and daughter Mrs Wesley Frye, plus sisters Mrs Bessie Walker Mrs Edna Thaxton Columbus and brothers Ellis Bradbury and Everett Lambert Wolfpen. He was a BRCCA member. Body at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with services to be announced.

Middleport Chauncey Rawlings - Coats

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