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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

3

Middleport Baccalaureate Plans for 44 Graduates

The Rev. How ard Ruppelt will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening May 18 for 44 Middleport High School graduates. Services start at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with participation by local pastors and musicians and the choir performing pieces including Panis Angelicus and Without God.

Middleport Howard Ruppelt Presbyterian Church Middleport High School Claremont Hoyt First Baptist Church Wert Dean Church of Christ L. A. Bangerter Heath Methodist Franklin Ginther Panis Angelicus Cesar Franck Lois Cecil God Wilson Mr. Ruppelt

Child Conservation League Installs Officers At Middleport

The Middleport Child Conservation League met last night at Mrs. Michael Hackett's home to install new officers and initiate six members Virginia Malik Kathleen Wildermuth Joan Morris Helen Ellis Gemma Casci and Margaret Weber Gravel Hill is the new president and Mrs Waldo Hock presided The group noted 22 babies examined at a recent Well Baby Conference and planned a June 19 family picnic at the Middleport Roadside Park Members also heard a talk on Sex Education and Children and a gift was given to Mrs Lawrence of New Haven The meeting concluded with the state slogan A Child well guided today tomorrow will guide his own destiny and 33 members and guests enjoyed dessert.

Middleport Child Conservation League Michael Hackett Gravel Hill Waldo Hock Virginia Malik Kathleen Wildermuth Joan Morris Helen Ellis Gemma Casci Margaret Weber Clarice Frwin Hackett Frances Brewington Nora Rice Phyllis Skinner Hazel Wilson CCL Muriel Bradford Vivian Titus Lena McKinley Hacketts

Local GIA inspection decks 100 percent in all departments

Mrs. Jessie Sydnor of Hinton West Virginia served as inspecting officer for the Grand International Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers. The inspection, held at Mrs. Dea Hayes home, followed a luncheon at Quality Coffee Shoppe. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Hayes and a birthday gift to Mrs. Sansbury.

Middleport Jessie Sydnor Hinton W. Va Grand International Auxiliary GIA The Brotherhood of Railway Engineers Dea Hayes S. Third Ave Hayes W. R. Garner R. C. Sansbury Charles Bennett Mrs. Hayes Sansbury Robert Harris Walter Harris Garber A. J. Beaver Evelyn Lewis George Hackett Lee Roush Sydnor William Wise George Meinhart N, Second Ave

Middleport Eta Phi Chapter beta sorority reports year fundraising total

The Middleport service committee of Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi reports 1178 dollars raised for drives and charities as the chapter closed its books. Miss Freddie Houdashelt presided and installed officers Norma Koehler Pearl Welker Charlotte Coates Clarice Krautter Velma Rue Virginia Crew and Miss Houdasheit commended members for a successful year and noted the polio cancer tuberculosis Red Cross funds and hospital room equipment. Guest Dorothy Moore of the Red Cross Bloodmobile highlighted the need for blood donors. Margaret Ella Hysell attended as guest.

Pomeroy New York Miss Koehler Eleanor Thomas Mildred Karr Ann Webster Jean Blazewicz Charlotte Coates Pearl Walker Jane Brown Annis Channin Freddie Houdashelt Ginny Clifford Virginia Crew Betsey Ebersbach Phyllis Mullen Dorothy Emler Ellen Seyler Mary Ellen Seyer Jean Morgan Middleport — Service Committee Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Norma Koehler Pearl Welker Clarice Krautter Velma Rue Houdasheit Red Cross Meigs General Hospital Dorothy Moore Huntington Red Cross Bloodmobile Margaret Ella Hysell

Eastern Star inspection attendees in Harrisonville

Middleport residents attended the Eastern Star inspection in Harrisonville on Tuesday evening, including Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hawkins and several named members such as Mrs. P. Gallagher Mrs. Root Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Clatworthy Mrs. Hindy Mrs. Baker Mrs. Bennett Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Heiner.

Middleport Eastern Star Harrisonville Stewart Hawkins Co. P. Gallagher Hez Root Evelyn Lewis James Clatworthy Kalad Hindy George Baker Charles Bennett Dan Thompson L. J. Heiner

Picnic planned by White Rose Lodge in Middleport

A Middleport picnic for August was announced at Woodman Hall where the White Rose Lodge auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ben Turner presided and the group later enjoyed refreshments at Quality Coffee Shoppe with attendees including Mrs. Turner and a dozen others.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Woodman Hall Ben Turner Turner William Woodard H. E Bush Joe Turner Perry Mitch J. O. Leonard C. P. Gallagher L. D. di

Meigs County 4 H Clubs Hold May Meetings

Meigs County 4 H clubs report May gatherings at various homes and stores. Shade Valley formed a softball plan with products bought from club funds. Pioneer, Alfred Cloverettes, Setartars, Hoyttown Cloverettes, Ohio Valley clubs meet with officers named and projects set. Next meetings set for May 20 and May 23 and June 6.

Ohio Valley 4-H Club

May term grand jury called for May 26 in Meigs County

Meigs County clerk Virgil V. Brown announced that the May term grand jury will convene at 9 am on May 26. The notice sets the session date and time for residents and jurors.

Middleport Church Services and Baccalaureate Schedule

Middleport churches list Sunday services for First Baptist Church West Dean Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church. Morning worship times range from 10:15 to 10:30 with sermon topics noted and no evening services due to the high school baccalaureate. Midweek prayer, choir, and Electa Circle meetings are listed along with church school schedules.

Baptist Fellowship Electa Circle C. P. Bradbury Church OF Christ — West Dean Milton Houdashelt First Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt Robert Tewksbury

School Board Sets First Evening Meeting

POMEROY The Meigs County Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. Saturday in the board offices in the courthouse. It marks the first evening session after a time change approved at the last meeting. The board previously met at 10 30 a.m. Saturday.

Pomeroy Meigs County

E Squad Runs to Pomeroy Home Call

The Pomeroy Emergency Squad answered a call Thursday night to the David Napper home near the cross roads. No treatment was necessary, according to squadman Charles Legar.

Pomeroy David Napper

Heath Methodist Church Morning Worship and Sermon Topics

Morning worship at 10 30 a m with sermon subjects In Partnership with God Stewardship of Money or Show Me a Coin Prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p m Church School at 9 30 a m with Vernon Weber as superintendent Louis A Bangerter pastor The notice lists service times and church leadership in a concise church bulletin style.

Heath Methodist Church Louis A

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