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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1962

Page

10

Youth Group Hosts Saint Patrick Themed Meeting at church

Westminster Youth Fellowship members and guests gathered Sunday at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church for a Saint Patrick's Day themed party with decorations refreshments a devotional program and games. Attendees include Karen Gregg Carolyn Russell Roger Roush Carolyn Searles George Sauer Carole Anderson and many others with Rev. Howard Ruppelt officiating. Mrs Jackie Howard joined in as canasta host Tuesday night prizes awarded to several players.

Middleport Westminster Youth Fellowship First United Presbyterian Church Karen Gregg Carolyn Russell Roger Roush Carolyn Searles George Sauer Carole Anderson Alita Seren Lewis Connie Cooke Roy Coleman Chevyl Fife Leland Brown Susan Morris Alan Wallace Edith Haptonstall Kenny Harris Janice Everson Christine Bailey Bill Don Beth Vaughan Rodney Sauer Benny Wilson Kathy Lacey Charles Moody James Miller Sandy Humphreys Richard Vaughan Howard Ruppelt Jackie Howard Donald Mills Canasta Club Lionel Boggs William Childs Richard Gress Peggy Schmoll Edna French George Dallas

Will Purchase Easter Lilies

MIDDLEPORT The Loyal Bereans Class of the Church of Christ met Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs George Hudson presided over the business session and get well cards were sent to ill members. It was decided to purchase lilies for the church for Easter.

Middleport Bereans Church of Christ Church George Hudson Hilah Jones Martha Haggerty George Mowrey

Application Accepted At Grange Meet

Chester Grange 2609 met Tuesday evening at the hall with Harry Holter in charge as one application for membership was accepted. Future meetings begin 8 30 p m. Mrs Earl Dean spoke on contests for the year and an invitation was read to attend Alfred Grange 50th anniversary on April 6 at 8 p m with Chester Alspach as guest speaker and 25 and 50 year certificates to be presented. Mrs David Koblentz chaired the program which opened with group singing a twist by Denise Dean and a gardening quiz followed by refreshments.

David Koblentz Denise Dean

Past Matrons Meet At Eastern Temple

POMEROY Plans for making cancer dressings were set during a meeting of Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star at the temple. Mrs. Dwight Parker led devotion. It was reported Mrs. Fred Blaettnar is a patient at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Round robin cards were sent to several members and a salad course was served by hostess Mrs. Carl Shields.

Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star Dwight Parker Fred Blaettnar Holzer Hospital Gallipolis C. E. Nease Carrie Nye H. B. Smith Blaettnar Carl Shields

Fire Permit Needed To Burn Trash in Middleport

Middleport Fire Chief Gerald Anthony reminded residents a burn ing permit ordinance is in effect. Permits are available from Anthony or assistant chief Everett Bachner. Lack of permit during trash burning could bring charges in Mayor Kenneth McElhinney s court. Two brush fires in two days traced to trash fires reaching unattended areas. Incidents occurred at Happy Hollow Leading Creek area and Shady Grove.

Middleport Gerald Anthony Anthony Everett Bachner Ken Happy Hollow Leading Creek Shady Grove

Birthday Anniversary Party for Asa Bradbury

MIDDLEPORT The 1h birthday anniversary of Asa Bradbury was celebrated Tuesday night with a pizza party at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Asa Bradbury. Gifts were presented to the honoree. Attending were George Sauer Sam Hood Steve Pullen Jim Butcher Steve Hindy Buddy Moore Paul Haynes Frankie White Larry Gladwell Kendall Dunfee Steve Gherke Suzanne and Mary Bradbury and Mr and Mrs Eugene Gherke.

Middleport Asa Bradbury Charles Asa Bradbury George Sauer Sam Hood Steve Pullen Jim Butcher Steve Hindy Buddy Moore Paul Haynes Frankie White Larry Gladwell Kendall Dunfee Steve Gherke Suzanne Mary Bradbury Eugene Gherke

Pomeroy Pupils Stage Two Act Operetta Friday Night

Pomeroy Elementary School students present a two act operetta The Sorcerers Apprentice at 8 p m Friday in the school auditorium directed by Mrs Lucille Swackhammer. Cast includes Bill Edwards Raimon Jeff Burt Marie Pamela Crew and many others with multiple choruses and a large vocal ensemble. In Meigs County Court Wilma S Dutcher sues for divorce from Roy H Dutcher alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty seeking custody of one minor child.

Pomeroy Lucille Swackhammer Begonia Bill Edwards Raimon Jeff Burt Marie Pamela Crew Mike Globokar Billy Fetty Cathy Fultz Rebecca Stivers Mike Sprouse Beverly Beaver Jenny Menchini Mike Sawyer Sandra White Mike Roush Wilma S. Dutcher Roy H. Dutcher Marysville Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Middleport Boys League Names Officers And Teams

Middleport residents gathered at Village Hall as the Middleport Boys League outlined its summer baseball program. Lee Smith was re-elected president, with George Moody as vice president and Mrs. William Warner as secretary-treasurer. New officers include player agent Frank Eschleman, commissioner R. S. Manley, and assistant commissioner Robert Wise. Six teams were organized with plans for more, and screening of new players was delegated to Henry Clatworthy Mrs. Delbert Becker and Mrs. Ted Riley were assigned to explore funding options.

Middleport Middleport Boys League Village Hall Lee Smith Smith George Moody William Warner Frank Eschleman R. S. Manley Robert Wise Henry Clatworthy James Johnson Lois Cunningham Delbert Becker Ted Riley

Holy Land Lecture At Middleport Church

Mr. N. C. Carpenter of Tuppers Plains will present a Holy Land lecture at 7 30 p m Sunday evening in the Middleport Church of Christ. He will also show colored slides from his recent Holy Land tour. The program is open to the public, announced Rev. Fred I. Gardner.

Middleport The Holy Land N. C. Carpenter Tuppers Plains Middleport Church of Christ

Suit Citing Trustees Will Resume Friday

POMEROY The trial on a money suit recesses at 4 p.m. Wednesday after the second day of testimony. It will resume Friday at 9 30 a.m. Hugh Leifheit sues Salisbury Two Board of Trustees for about 4500 claiming damages to his property from a new road. Judge T W Mitchell of Jackson presides.

Pomeroy Hugh Leifheit Salisbury Two Board of Trustees Salisbury Two T. W. Mitchell Jackson

Audits and Socials Held by Pomeroy Ches ter Council

The Ches ter Council of the Daughters of America held an audit at the home of Mrs. Eldon Kraueter. After the meeting, refreshments were served to a group including Mrs. Hattie Frederick Mrs. James Van Meter Mrs. Henry Eichinger Mrs. George Wolfe Mrs. Henry Beaver and guest Mrs. Mabel Van Meter.

Pomeroy — Books Chester Council Daughters of America Eldon Kraueter Hattie Frederick James van Meter Henry Eichinger George Wolfe Henry Beaver Mabel van Meter

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