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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
7
One hundred fifty members and guests gathered Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy for a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Charles Gloeckner directed dinner service and Mrs. John Bacon led the program with St. Patrick's day green and white decor.
Mrs Victor Grimm returned to Middleport after a few days in Canton with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Sever. The Sever family welcomed a baby son David Michael, their second child, while other visitors included Mrs Charles Ward of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs R F Mees with son Michael, Mr and Mrs James Ward, Mr and Mrs Victor Miller and Rose Mary Ward of Columbus. Mr and Mrs F Robert Schell of Canton spent the weekend with Mrs Schellhase's parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Reed.
Three Middleport High School graduates joined the Holzer Hospital School of Nursing summer class and received diplomas at the 25th graduation in Gallipolis. Names include Mary Martha Roller Mary Lou Kelly and Maxine Herrmann with Sara Lou Schafer of Marietta also in the class. Relatives from Marietta and Middleport attended the ceremony and reception in Gallipolis.
Meigs County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports county organization by sections. Wallace Bradford, fund chairman, urges district fund chairmen to submit reports and worker lists soon. National Blood Program mentioned by Mrs Ohlinger and Bradford. program aims to supply blood and derivatives nationally. Disabled Veterans organization approves program and offers assistance.
POMEROY Carl Smith, civil service commissioner and vice state commander, told Drew Webster Post 39 Legionnaires that no group has done more to keep the peace than the American Legion. He warned of Russia’s dissension and urged staying free as veterans of WWI and II. The 29th anniversary observance included flowers, refreshments, a skit, and birthday cake cutting.
Middleport High School senior band members and director Raymond Maxwell were guests of the Middleport Chamber of Commerce for an appreciation banquet at First Presbyterian Church. The Women’s Association hosted the event with spring decorations, a chicken dinner, and performances by the band members. Horton Brown spoke for the Chamber, which sponsored a theatre party at the Liberty Theatre. 82 attended.
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