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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
9
Middleport High School seniors and principal Forl Knight toured Lakin State hospital in Lakin on Tuesday morning. Guides explained grounds institutions and buildings and a motion picture on mental health was shown.
Youth groups from Middleport Pomeroy Cheshire Racine and Bradbury gathered for two regional rallies. About 138 attendees heard devotionals from church leaders and featured music from local groups. The Middleport Bradbury events included guest speakers Rod Huron and activities under the Baptist and Churches of Christ associations.
POMEROY reports a new graveled surfaced road at Forked Run Lake on Route 124 between Reedsville and Long Bottom. The April announcement notes 2000 residents fed the lake, early fishing good, licenses sold at the lake, plus supplies and live bait. A 20-boat rental fleet is to expand this summer, and a wells-provided drinking water source serves the grounds. A concessions stand has been enlarged to provide picnic supplies.
Middleport merchants report record trade gains at village hall meeting chaired by Cash Bahr. A spring drive is set for May 16 to boost late spring and early summer business. Ernest Tonkins plans a wholesale auto parts store on Walnut Street by early June with John Krawscayn overseeing operations.
The Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Reibel in Middleport. Group 2 of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Van Brown with assists from Mrs. L A Thomas May and Mrs. Alice Williams. Devotions were given by Mrs. Raymond Sherman on the topic Spiritual Housecleaning. Mrs. James E. Harley was program chairman. A coffee hour followed a business period.
The Professional Women's Club BPW held its annual meeting to install new officers and recognize past presidents. Funds from a Nome talent show, totaling $300, supported club activities as members arranged spring tables and decorations.
Community notes from Middleport recounts at Westminster Fellowship and First Presbyterian refreshment night after inspection practice led by Jakie Protas. Temple inspection postponed to June. high school baccalaureate planned with local clergy and youth groups. Family visits for Mother’s Day include Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Jubling among others.
Fragmented text shows a trustee requesting twelve hundred dollars for a carpenter related matter. The note references family ties and a fund creation within a U S production context, mentioning Marine and fort sector terms and unclear associations with Iowa.
Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR meets Friday afternoon at Mrs. C. M. Hennessy home in Middleport to discuss Our American Musical Heritage. Mrs. Patrick Lochary will discuss American music as part of the program.
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