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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

2

Musicale Staged Wednesday Under Miss Newland Direction

Tuppers Plains high school presents Night Life in the Nursery under Miss Norma Newland. Three classes perform pieces including Little Dolls Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and The Dancing Dolls with solos by the Tot's Class. Miss Marlene Newland plays piano. Eloise Matheny leads a girl’s vocal trio during intermission.

Tuppers Plains Olive Orange High School Norma Newland Miss Newland Marlene Newland Eloise Matheny Geraldine Powell Betty Vencill Miss Matheny Dorie Ann Davis Lyndall Lyons Nancy Zumbach Ruth

Linter Delivers Salisbury Township School Commencement

The Rev Robert FE Linter will address 18 graduates at the Salisbury Township Elementary School commencement at 8 p m Wednesday. Principal Robert E Bowen and board president Edward King will present diplomas. The program features solos by class members and a guitar duet, with music directed by Mrs Maxine Wingett.

Reba Jean Caruthers Gerald Glass Thomas M. Brown Mary Lou Smith Nelia Stone Robert E. Bowen Edward King Board of Education Robert W. Bunch Mary S. Cole Helen L. Eblin Henry Eblin Jerry Fields Joseph B. Hatfield Joan Mowery Bonnie Roberts Anna Mae Searle

Middleport Salutatorian Enlists in Woman's Army Corps

Rae Ann Mills salutatorian of Middleport High School passed exams in Ashland to enter the Woman's Army Corps. She will go to Fort Lee Virginia for basic training and turns 18 on June 7. She is active in youth work at First Baptist Church and studies dance with Andrew Pavlish.

Middleport Rae Ann Mills Middleport High School Ashland Woman's Army Corps Russell Mills Fort Lee Miss Mills Virginia First Baptist Church Andrew Pavlish

Middleport Airman Hurt in Indochina

Mrs Kay VanCooney Manley reports her husband A2C Virgil Manley has been flown to a Philippine hospital after an arm injury in Indochina. The Middleport native is the son of Mr and Mrs Walton R Manley and has been away about six weeks with relatives awaiting details on his injuries and their cause.

Middleport Kay VanCooney Manley Virgil Manley Indochina Philippines Walton R. Manley Gome Manley

Middleport Auxiliary Sees First Night Under New President

Mrs. Jack Rectle led the Auxiliary of the Volunteer Firemen at a May meeting in the village hall firehouse. Attendance rose as plans for bake sales, ice cream socials and summer fundraisers were discussed. A July joint firemen picnic, June hostesses, and a 10th anniversary potluck were noted with reports from Mrs. Vrooman and committee appointments.

Middleport Jack Rectle Frank Vrooman Bechtle Robert McElhinny Thomas Darst James Daniels Daniels C. R. Karr Thomas Darst Sidney T. Russell

Pomeroy Alumni Banquet Tickets on Sale This Week

Advance sale tickets for the Pomeroy High School Alumni Association banquet and dance are available through local merchants. The banquet starts at 6 30 p m Friday May 28 with a menu including cold ham and potato salad. A 9 to midnight dance follows with Whitey Beegie and the Happy Valley Boys.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Alumni Association Ted Reed, Jr Spencer's Market Swisher and Lohse Starks Pomeroy Pastry Shop New York Clothing Store Pomeroy National Bank Farmers Bank and Savings Co Kiddie Korner Russell Olive-Orange High School Alumni Association Doris Eastman Otto Kimes Athens Eastman Route 3 Coolville Darwin 6 Gerald Lamb Tuppers Plains Charleston W.va Whitey Beegie Happy Valley Boys Marvin Keebaugh Helen Roberts Freddie Smith Barbara Kirkhart Nina Robinson Ralph Henderson Clair Follrod

Legion drill unit to hold final practice before Memorial Day

The firing squad and drum and bugle corps of Drew Webster Post 39, American Legion, will conduct their last drill session at 8 p m Wednesday as Paul Casci, commander, announced. Refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Paul Casci

Memorial Services Held for Audrey McElhinny and Ida Edwards

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit of Feeney Bennett Post held memorial services at the Legion Hall with Chaplain Norman Wayland presiding. Cora Bennett led as president, Lillian Stieff played piano, and H M Cross with Paul Haptonstall sang. Plans for Memorial Day and a joint meeting with the post were discussed. Popp Days sales were approved and Sidney Picken will chair the annual sale. Zella Cross was restored to the membership roster and Clarence Lacey was voted in. A cancer fund contribution was noted and the unit received an invitation to attend an initiation class in Pomeroy tonight as guests of Drew Webster Post. The group later visited Reynolds Dairy Shop for refreshments.

Middleport Audrey McElhinny Ida Edwards American Legion Auxiliary Feeney-Bennett Post Legion Hall Norman Wayland Cora Bennett Lillian Stieff H. M. Cross Paul Haptonstall Post Sidney Picken Zella Cross Clarence Lacey Cancer Fund Pomeroy Drew Webster Post

Women’s Association Meeting Postponed to June 1

The Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church has moved its May 27 gathering to Tuesday evening, June 1, at the church. Captain Glenna Rummel of the Salvation Army Corps will speak, noting her return from India in March after five years in mission work.

Middleport Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church Glenna Rummel Salvation Army Corps India

Group 1 To Meet MIDDLEPORT Presbyterian Hostesses Named

Misses Elizabeth and Phyllis Joachim host Group 1 of the Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening at their S Third Ave home. Assisting hostess is Mrs. Thomas Rue. Mrs. Walter Waddell will give a book review.

Middleport Elizabeth Phyllis Joachim Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church S. Third Ave Thomas Rue Walter Waddell

Sara Jane Fisher Returns To Home

Sara Jane Fisher, recently back from overseas service with the Woman's Army Corps in Germany, returns to her Middleport home after a period in California seeking work. In St. Louis she and companion Gloria Harbor had clothing, a record player, and a camera stolen from their car, each item valued at about $600. Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fisher, has received an honorable discharge from the WAC and held the rank of first sergeant.

Middleport Sara Jane Fisher Woman's Army Corps Germany California St. Louis

Pomeroy Social Notes From Rock Springs Club Meeting

A Rock Springs Better Health Club meeting at Mrs. Clifford Leifheit’s home highlighted POMEROY social notes. Acting president Mrs. Scott Folmer chaired as officers were elected including Mrs. William Morgan president and Mrs. Fred Leifheit vice president.

Pomeroy Cancer Society Rock Springs Fred Leifheit Homer Radford William Grueser Edward Humphrey Harold Blackston Arlee Abbott

Pomeroy Willing Workers Meet at Enterprise EUB Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Enterprise EUB Church gathered Thursday evening at the church. Members planned activities and discussed upcoming community service opportunities.

Pomeroy Enterprise EUB Church

Court appoints admins in Meigs County probate cases

Ruth Alma Morrison is named administratrix of Dora B. Bostic estate and Marie Van Cooney administratrix of James Norwood VanCooney estate by the Meigs County Probate Court records.

Pomeroy Ruth Alma Morrison Dora B. Bostic Marie VanCooney James Norwood VanCooney Meigs County

Donna Marie Hauck Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Donna Marie Hauck marked her seventh birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Marie Hauck at the Hauck home on Osborne St. from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Prizes went to Janie Baer Sheryl Ebersbach Pamela O'Brien and Brenda Potts. favors included plastic umbrellas with nuts and balloon favors. A yellow and green theme featured a doll cake and green iced cupcakes with Happy Birthday. Invitees included Bessie Watson Donna Crew Sharon Walker Pamela O'Brien Brenda Potts Darlene Watson and Connie.

Pomeroy Donna Marie Hauck Marie Hauck Hauck Osborne St Janie Baer Sheryl Ebersbach Pamela O’brien Brenda Potts Bessie Watson Donna Crew Sharon Walker Darlene Watson Connie

Local Honorees Name Beloved Guests at Event

Attendees included Janie Atkins, Sheryl Ebers bach, Sue Ann Bach, Donnie Buckley Mayer, a cousin of the honored guest, and Betsy Potter. The gathering highlighted community ties and recognition of local figures.

Youth Fellowship plans outing at Canter's Cave this weekend

The United Methodist Youth Fellowship met at the parsonage Sunday evening to plan a Canter's Cave outing. After a treasure hunt the meeting opened with a hymn and scripture reading by Rev. J. Leslie Kunze. Three films were shown and a wiener roast followed. Attendees included Joy Smith, Janet Carpenter, Patty Blakeslee, Sharon Bahr, Janet Struble, Keith Reuter, Paul Reuter, Larry Wildermuth, John Thomas, David Kunze, Danny Kunze, Jerry Davis, plus the Rev. and Mrs. Kunze and Leo Crew.

Janet Struble Keith Reuter Paul Reuter Larry Wildermuth John Thomas David Kunze Danny Kunze Jerry Davis Mrs. Kunze Leo Crew

Officers Elected by Rose Garden Club at Meeting

Tuppers Plains report Rose Garden Club elected Mabel Richardson president for the coming year with Lois McCain Ong ome Lyons secretary and Ris Davis treasurer C o hostess was Ulah Swan in Long Bottom Sixteen members attended A roundtable on chrysanthemums was led by outgoing president Neisel Weatherman Prizes awarded to Mabel Richardson Phyllis Shields and Maude Gray won the traveling prize

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Mabel Richardson Lois McCain Ong Ome Lyons Ris Davis Ulah Swan Long Bottom Oscar Babcock Neisel Weatherman Phyllis Shields Maude Gray

Third Friday Club Meets At Lasley Street Home

Mrs Albert Ebersbach hosted the Third Friday Club gathering at Lasley Street. Mrs Cleland Heines led a brief business session during the Friday evening event.

Pomeroy Albert Ebersbach Lasley St Cleland Heines

Absence of the President Noted at Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Max Meinhart was reported recovering satisfactorily from recent surgery at the Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Prizes for games were awarded to Mrs. Addie Grueser and Mrs. Grover Erb. Refreshments were served during the social hour to listed attendees.

Max Meinhart Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Addie Grueser Grover Erb Grueser Ernest Rhodes Kate Ebersbach Anna Ebersbach Edward Hite William Durst Heines Erb Ben Neutzling

School Picnic Brings 105 Children to Central School Grounds

The annual picnic for first through third grades at Central School was held Friday afternoon with 105 children in attendance. Guests included teachers Miss Fanie Erlewine and Miss Mary Virginia Reibel and substitutes Mrs Verlie Gordon. ice cream and cupcakes were provided by Mrs Harry Bolinger, Mrs Orville Wiles, and Mrs William Russell.

Pomeroy Fanie Erlewine Verlie Gordon Mary Virginia Reibel Harry Bolinger Orville Wiles William Russell

Twin City Card Club Meets at Beards Home

Mrs Elmer Wick ham Miss Lena Grueser and Mrs Clarence Clifford attended a Twin City Card Club gathering at Rollin Beards home near Pomroy. The 500 game crowned prizes for Mrs Glen Dill Mrs Bernice Darst and Miss Erna Jesse with Mrs Clifford earning the guest prize. Refreshments closed the evening.

Pomeroy Elmer Wickham Lena Grueser Clarence Clifford Twin City

Sophomore Home Economics Tea at Harrisonville High

Harrisonville High School sophomores hosted a tea for faculty and girls from seventh to twelfth grade under Mrs Scott Willock. Janice Wyant Carol Cline and Janice Epple led the tea table with Barbara Escue and Ar continuing as helpers.

Harrisonville Harrisonville High School Scott Willock Janice Wyant Carol Cline Janice Epple Barbara Escue

Local names listed for community notices

Lene Markins, Halcie Clark, Garnett Boring, Louise Warner, Jo Ann Warner, Irene Rodehever, and Marie Stotts appear in a readable segment of a local community page. The fragment preserves a roster of individuals connected to the notice.

Lene Markins Halcie Clark Garnett Boring Louise Warner Jo Ann Warner Irene Rodehever Marie Stotts

Star Garden Club Meets at Dexter Church

The Star Garden Club gathered at the Dexter Church with vice president Mrs Norma Nicholson in charge. After yard work, fourteen members enjoyed refreshments. The group will be hosted by Albany Garden Club at Mrs Olive Baughman’s home on June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Point Rock Star Garden Club Dexter Church Norma Nicholson Albany Garden Club Olive Baughman

Pomeroy Socials Include Family Visits Across States

Mrs Beulah Neutzling returns home from Newark after a week with her son and daughter in law Carl Neutzling. Carl McNemar of Frayzesburg visits his son in law Homer Baxter household along with several relatives. Various guests spend Sunday at the Baxters in Pomeroy and neighboring towns. Mrs Henry Ewing returns from Teaneck New Jersey via Charleston West Virginia where she is met by husband and son. Dean Hill and family visit F Whitney Ingraham in Williamstown. Jennie Sue Eiselstein visits St Marys and Parkersburg en route home to Pomeroy. Mrs Ella Wolf, Parkersburg patient with a fractured hip. John Hardy in Albany hosting square dancing for local high school.

Beulah Neutzling Anne St Carl Neutzling Newark Carl McNemar Frayzesburg Homer Baxter Baxter MacNemar Ziba Midkiff Cecil Hemlock Grove Norman Baxter New Haven W. Va Marvin King Pomeroy Henry Ewing Russell Knox Teaneck N. J Ewing Charleston Benny Dean Hill Randy Judy Williamstown Parkersburg John Hardy Albany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doris Ann Davis Ruth Landon Rosalie Stoops Gary Landon Wooden Soldiers Larry Landon Carl Landon Buddy Vineyard Lindsey Lyons Roger Kirkhart David Davis Rev. Linter MHS WAC Middleport Social Notes Reynolds Dairy Shop Pomeroy Social Notes Better Health Club Lawrence Smith Rutland Myrtle Long Ben Buck John Smith Albert Swatzer Long Carl Moore Swatzel Alice Thompson Kathryn Mitch George Brothers Herbert Dixon Buck Thompson Richard Davis Huber Brown Roger Spencer Paul Frick Moore Smith Carl Mitch Harriet McIntosh Mitch Rs. Ebersbach Card Club Pomeroy Personals Strof IIL AE Beer the Stroh Brewery Co Detroit Michigan Stroh's Stroh’s
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