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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1952

Page

9

Memorial Day Services Planned by Local DAV Chapter

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 53 in Pomeroy outlined Memorial Day observances across the county. Events start at 9 a.m. on Mechanic Street, with services at Racine grade school, Greenwood Cemetery, Letart Cemetery, and Sacred Heart Cemetery in Pomeroy, ending with a 2 p.m. service after a community dinner. The group also opposed a proposed state constitutional convention on the November ballot.

Pomeroy Butternut Avenue Mechanic Street Racine Greenwood Cemetery Letart Sacred Heart Cemetery John C. Bacon Ohio Meigs County

Racine Man Injured In Fall Wednesday Night

Robert Adams of Racine was treated by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad for a lacerated leg after a fall on a brick tile in his yard during Wednesday night. He was transported to Meigs General Hospital for observation and discharged early Tuesday.

Pomeroy Robert Adams Racine Adams Meigs General Hospital

Middleport welcomes new police cruiser arrival

The Middleport Village council approved the cruiser months ago and it arrived this week. Radio and top flash lights are installed and ready for service. The car has not yet been lettered.

Middleport Middleport Village Bailey

Draft Board To Induct Five Meigs County Men

Five Meigs County men will be inducted into the armed forces at Ashland Kentucky on June 5 local draft board officials announced today. The pre induction physical call will be on June 9 and approximately six men will be called at that time.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ashland

Flemming Considered For University Post

A spokesman for American University says Dr. Arthur S. Flemming, president of Ohio Wesleyan University, is among 15 candidates for the university presidency. Flemming, on leave from Ohio Wesleyan, leads the manpower phase of the defense mobilization program. The choice may be made at the June 7 trustees meeting.

Washington American University Arthur S. Flemming Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Flemming Ohio Wesleyan Robert V. Fletcher American U. Board of Trustees

Alumni Banquet and Dance Prep for Middleport High

Decoration of the Middleport High School gym nasium has begun for the Alumni banquet and dance to be held Saturday. The program features a king and queen from the alumni and from the class of 1952 with music and entertainment, a side walk cafe atmosphere, and a grand march. Guest list includes many local families, committee members, and a TV star for entertainment.

Middleport Middleport High School Jack Bachner Carolyn Clark Joan Gilmore Robert Tewksbury Jean Clark Jean Bennett Dorothy Chase Ida Lee Hartley Polly Karr Joe Young, Jr Ivy Mildred Ohlinger Virginia Dillard Fisher Jean Carr Morris Mit White Franklin Ginther

CE Society Holiday Attendance Contest Ends With Banquet

The Middleport Church of Christ Christian Endeavor wrapped up its year long attendance contest with a banquet at the church. Group 4 won after months of study of the Book of John led by sponsor Mrs George Childs. team members include June Bailey chair Charlene Walburn Phil Varney Marlene Knapp James Neutzling Roxie.

Middleport Church of Christ Christian Endeavor CE Society George Childs June Bailey Charlene Walburn Phil Varney Marlene Knapp James Neutzling Roxie

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