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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

10

Local elect officers names change in absence of leader

In the absence of Mrs. Alice Icenhower who is hospitalized, Miss Nina Russell will succeed Mrs. Carrie Kennedy as vice president and Mrs. Gerald Rice becomes secretary. Mrs. Icenhower and Mrs. Kennedy plan moves to Pomeroy. A salad course was served by Mrs. Rawlings and Miss Mildred Hawley with Nancy Rawlings assisting. Neda Bradford celebrated her fourth birthday in Middleport with games, gifts, and a nursery rhyme cake attended by a group of children and several adults.

Alice Icenhower Nelsonville Nina Russell Carrie Kennedy Gerald Rice Icenhower Kennedy Pomeroy Rawlings Mildred Hawley Nancy Rawlings Mason Radford Ingles Dennis Tulloh Herbert Amick Russell Fields Kenneth Cook Kate Russell S. Taylor Hilda Sparks Russell VanMeter Edward Ryan William Turnbull Lester Johnson J. T. Stewart Mary Berry Charles Werry

Hartinger Faction Sweeps GOP Committee Balloting

Meigs County Republicans report a light primary with Dan Hartinger backed candidates winning 35 of 43 Central Committee posts. The sweep gives one faction a historic edge, as Hartinger highlights defeats of Ralph Welker and others, with no fixed date set for organizing the county committees.

Pomeroy Meigs County Dan _ Hartinger Central Committee Hartinger Ralph Welker Welker County Central and Executive Committee Clark Arnott Everett Watson Leroy Bartrum Wayne Turner Harry Potts William Connolly Rutland West A. J. Hatfield Reedsville G. Shumway D. Hauck A. Gloeckner Middleport H. Beach E. Warner E. Russell Dexter G. Perry H. Rife

Donations Announced For Meigs County Youth Conference

Middleport official Mrs Clyde In gels Jr released a list of donors to cover expenses for three Meigs County delegates attending the State All Youth conference in Columbus on April 29-30. Organizations and individuals contributed amounts totaling 76.02 including the Tuberculosis and Health Association 10 and the Pomeroy National Bank 10. Pledges of 5 each came from Heath Methodist Class 12 in Middleport and the Lions Club of Pomeroy.

Middleport Clyde Ingels, Jr Meigs County Columbus Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association Middleport Child Conservation League Middleport Pta Middleport Wctu Middleport Youth Center Pomeroy Drew Webster Post American Legion Pomeroy Farm Bureau Pomeroy Jr.Sr. Pta Pomeroy National Bank Thomas Young Anonymous

Election Day Quiet Two Arrests Reported

Two men were confined to the Meigs County Jail Wednesday after arrests during a very quiet election day. Sheriff Charles Russell said turnout was light and the slim county ballot drew little interest, limiting controversy.

Pomeroy Meigs Charles Russell

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Floral Club Meeting

Amateur Gardeners Club met at Mrs. Bruce Lloyds home to discuss Color in Flower Arrangement. Officers elected include Mrs. Walter Crooks as president and Mrs. L. E. Reynolds as vice president. plans for a July picnic and Meigs County Fair arrangements were set.

Middleport E. S. Schaaf Amateur Gardeners’ Club Bruce Lloyd Fourth Ave Harold Lohse Walter Crooks L. E. Reynolds William Grueser Walter B. Harris Crooks Reynolds Arthur Strauss Harris Philson J. E. Simpson Eddie Blake Meigs Earl Knight James Pullen Simpson Locust St C. L. Wood Lloyd

Rutland High Band Parades Through Middleport Streets

The Rutland High School Band about 35 pieces led by Drum Major June Ann Maguire paraded through Middleport on Wednesday morning. They paused in the business section for several short concerts, drawing applause from Rutland Street to Mill and Third Streets.

Middleport Rutland High School June Ann Maguire Roy Sigler, Jr Ohio University Charlotte Weaver Barbara Swadley June Patterson Darlene Bailey Rutland St Mill and Third Sts Mill St

Canasta Club Adopts Biweekly Meeting Schedule

Mrs. Russell Wilson hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Canasta Club with Mrs. Carl Brannan playing as a substitute for Mrs. J E Simpson. The group decided to meet every two weeks for the time being.

Middleport Russell Wilson Carl Brannan J. E. Simpson

Miller Welcome Hosts in Cleveland Amid Family Visit

Mr and Mrs David Miller of Cleveland are guests of his brother R A Miller and wife and his sister Mrs A W McKay. Last night the Millers were entertained with a dinner in their honor on Seventh Ave.

Middleport David Miller Cleveland R. A. Miller Miller A. W. McKay David C. Miller Seventh Ave

Loyal Pals Honor Mothers With Corsages in Middleport

In Middleport at Mrs. Robert Rawlings home the Loyal Pals held a Tuesday night devotion. Theme focused on mothers as Bible women were named. Mrs. Guy Reynolds led the program and corsages of violets were given to each mother present, including Mrs. Edward French the teacher. Miss Frances Roush presided as president.

Middleport Robert Rawlings Grant St Guy Reynolds Edward French Frances Roush

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Neda Bradford Wallace Bradford Neda Carolyn Russell Cynda Sauer Carol Scott Suzanne Meyers Nola Jane Meyers Jennifer Lohse Kate Teddy Morarity John Hood Benny Wilson Keith Whaley Bobby Kautz L. L. Morarity Carl Kautz Ray Whaley Don Meyers David Casei GOP A. C. Jones Dyesville R. A. Turner L. D. Cottrill Racine J. Beegle E. Howell H. Bentz Great River E. Brewer E. Bush Ray Proffitt Langsville C. Pierce F. Longstreth A. Spencer Olivedale G. Collins C. Saunders E. Dodderer East Bedford G. Taylor J. Cook E. O’brien L. Hartinger H. Long W. Lowe North Chester W. Harting J. Bailey C. Persinger C. Kapteina D. Collins W. Campbell Middlewort E. Haggerty D. Jenkins West Bedford J. Quifcy E. Smith East Letart P. Manuel W. Hayman A. Faircloth South Chester R. Torrence Ee Bissell C. Diehl Tuppers Plains H. Winyard E. Watson Letart Falls A. Hill, Jr C. Arnott Pageville D. Stanley O. Milford O. Knopp L. Beegle D. Salser J. Fisher Louisa Alcott S&h Mercedes Condon Western Union Ohio Crosley Hye Crosley Shelvadors H.j.hysell Furniture Company D. S. Farmer, Mgr Middlepop Heath Methodist Church Lions Club of Middleport Social Notes Lloyd’s C. A. Bradbury Edward T. French Don Stivers Roger Morgan Layette Rutland Marteparates L&z Shop Main St Dorothy Perkins Deodorant H&h Berlon Aafa Panda Dutton Drug Company Greyhound Bus Station Young's Super Market Young's Super-Market David Davies Avid Davies Econo Jack Wiener Stan Young's Kingan Oleo Kingan's K. P Landford Ice Tea Omar Sweet River Belmont Youngs Rs. Wilson Millers Entertain KASCO Lawrence & Sohn Meigs Hatchery Simon’s Market Middleport, Ohio D. D Joe
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