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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1954

Page

2

Meigs Voters Decide Eight School Tax Levies

Meigs County voters face eight school tax levies in Meigs County and Mid Village Exempted Schools for operating, renewal and expansion funding. Levies include Bedford Local two mills for three years and other districts seeking increases to match state aid. Syracuse village proposes a three mill levy for rights. Two bond issues in Columbia Local and Racine address school building, land purchase and firefighting equipment.

Pomeroy Meigs Mid- Village Bedford Western Local Olive Orange Northern Local Salisbury Local Central Local Columbia Local Southern Local Syracuse Columbia Purof Racine

Stubborn Skin Itch Relief Warned by Vague Ad Claim

Fragmentary ad text promises relief from itchy skin using an emerald product with unclear ingredients and a guaranteed money back offer. No verifiable details or credible sourcing provided.

Square Dance Festival At Pomeroy Saturday Night

Pomeroy hosts the third annual Mid-Ohio Valley Square Dance Festival at Pomeroy Junior High auditorium with workshops from 1 to 3 pm led by Naomi and Arthur Rave and other instructors from the region. Evening dances feature the Liberty Music Makers and master of ceremonies Slim Chapman with top local callers. planning committee members and hosts list include Jo Hardy and Eddie Hunter among others.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School Naomi Arthur Rave Y's Huntington Bud Bileau Delos Wheeler Clarence Joyce Nitro Portsmouth Liberty Music Makers of Jackson Slim Chapman Arizona Allemanders Eddie Hunter Bosaher Paul Bud Bieau Charlie Chaney John Bias George Toothaker Clarence Irwin Naomi Rave May Toothaker Jo Hardy Harry Mills Billie Mills Delos Wheeler C. F E. Blakeslee Robert Roberts John Hardy E. L. Kirkpatrick Sy Seyfried Pomeroy High School

Middleport Society Hosts Open House for Meadows Reed Engagement

Friends and relatives gathered at Judge and Mrs. Cedric Clark home in Gallipolis Sunday for an open house honoring Miss Elizabeth Meadows and Theodore Reed Jr. The couple plan a November 13 church wedding at St. Peter's Episcopal. Attendees included family from Gallipolis and Pomeroy with a tea service and yellow chrysanthemum decor.

Middleport Elizabeth Meadows Gallipoli Theodore Reed Jr Pomeroy L. EF. Meadows Gallipolis Miss Meadows L. EK. Meadows John Butz Manning Webster Patrick Lochary Allen Henneil Everett Hayes James Jovb Fred Crow Pon Stivers Charles Bradbury Donald Mills Clark

Evangeline Chapter CBS Plans Christmas Event in Middleport

Past Matrons met at Mrs. Lillian Steiff’s home to finalize a Christmas pore at Mrs. M. L. French’s house on December 17. Zella Cross led the meeting and announced a change to the November 19 gathering at Mrs. Lee Roush’s home. Games were played, and the traveling prize donated by Mrs. Griff Russell went to Mrs. M. L. French. Dessert was served to members and guest Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew.

Middleport M. L. French Evangeline Chapter CBS Lillian Steiff Zella Cross Lee Roush Griff Russell Frank Cheesebrew

Birthday Party Honored By Middleport Family

Sandra Bunce, seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wendell Bunce, celebrated a Saturday birthday with a party. Games were directed by Mr Bunce and prizes went to Carolyn Rose Linda Walters Larry Bunce and Charlene.

Middleport Sandra Wendell Bunce Mr. Bunce Carolyn Rose Linda Walters Larry Bunce Charlene

Middleport Club and Society Meeting Schedule

Middleport Garden Club hosts a meeting at Mrs. Ernest Maag’s home this evening. The B H Sanborn Missionary Society gathers at First Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday the Silver Run PTA meets at Silver Run School at 7:40. Ladies Bible Class meets at Mrs. A J Beaver’s home Tuesday. Loyal Pal a Class of Church of Christ meets at Mrs. Robert Reibel’s home Tuesday. Middleport Litpor Circle meets at Mrs. George Lasher Rutland home Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Middleport Middleport Garden Club Ernest Maag B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society First Baptist Church Silver Run Parent- Teacher Association Ladies Bible A. J. Beaver Church of Christ Robert Reibel Leading Creek George Lasher Rutland

Is It Right To Fight debated by youth group

Middleport leaders of the Senior Hi Youth Fellowship at First Baptist Church held a Sunday meeting on the topic Is It Right To Fight with Mrs. C. E. Hoyt as counselor. James Mourning led the discussion with participants James Van Cooney Amber Turner and Julie Probasco.

Middleport Hi Youth Fellowship The First Baptist Church C. E. Hoyt James Mourning James van Cooney Amond Turner Julie Probasco

Masquerade Party Held in Middleport on Coal Street

Friends of Michael Wiggin Darrell Bechtle and Kari Beck attended a Halloween masquerade at Becks Coal Street home. Hosts planned orange and black decorations with aid from David Chesher and George Hibbs. Prizes went to Karen Bachner David Chesher Tommy Anderson Christine Coats and Michael Wiggin. Snacks included sandwiches doughnuts cider and Halloween candy served by Mrs DaReuben Beck.

Middleport Michael Wiggin Darrell Bechtle Kari Beck Coal St David Chesher George Hibbs Karen Bachner Tommy Anderson Christine Coats DaReuben Beck Judy Butcher Sara Bechtle Tommy Ball Kirk Beck Jean Maiden Yvonne Nichols Joan Wise Karen McElhinney Dwight Brown St. Albans Mary Schaaf Columbus Everett Bachner Connie Karen Carl Jones Colleen Waddell Pontiac, Mich Blanche Steele Dave Sherwood Ashley Stella Hoffman Grant Street Florida Owen Albaugh Middletown Burke Bero Ohio State University Josephine Hoyt OSU C. E. Hoyt David G. R. Koehler Christine Betty Ricky Groveport Michael E. S. Schaaf

Middleport social notes list visits and travels

Middleport residents and relatives are mentioned in a roundup of weekend and weekday visits. Guests include Mr and Mrs J J Douglas Belle W Va in Mrs Douglass sister’s home, Alma Johnson Springfield visiting relatives, Ferne Barker with her ill mother Jessie Powell New Haven, and others in Gallipolis Erie Columbus Charleston and Holzer Hospital related stops.

J. J. Douglas Belle W. Va Douglas George McGhee Alma Johnson Springfield Middleport Ferne Barker Jessie Powell New Haven Shirley Mills Willis Grueser Gallipolis Austin Ball Nelsonville Herman Ohlinger Thomas Longstaff Clifford Steele Pittsburgh Howard Ruppelt Linson Stebbins Erie Robert Allensworth Johnny Columbus C. A. Emmish Stanley Baker Logan Lewis Triplett Franklin Triplett Charleston John Southern Holzer Hospital Carl] Miller Rutland Chester Erwin Michael Don

Pomeroy Grange Announces Community Institute and Meetings

The Rock Springs Grange, led by Mrs Gladys Morgan, announced the annual community institute for Nov 9 at Rock Springs Grange Hall. A county officers conference is set for Nov 15 at the grange hall, with members to bring cookies and sandwiches.

Betty Jeonard Community Institute Pomona Grange Harrisonville Grange Hall Ward Gilmore Elma Ihle Raymond Conley Cole

JOF Class Rummage Sale At Bethany Church

The JOF Class of the United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale in the basement of Bethany Church from Tuesday to Saturday this week.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Bethany Church

Advance tickets for Big Bend Minstrel at Middleport High

Mrs Kathryn Crow announced tickets for the Big Bend Minstrel staged at the Middleport High School auditorium, sponsored by the Letart Falls PTA. Tickets are sold at Martin and Roller Drug Store. Proceeds fund a school lunch program at Letart Falls Grade School.

Pomeroy Big Bend Minstrel Middleport High School Letart Falls Pta Martin and Roller Drug Store Kathryn Crow Letart Falls

Pomeroy Chapter of Eastern Star to Meet

Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star holds a regular session at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening.

Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Miss Edna Howe Speaks at Pomeroy Missionary Meeting

The Pomeroy Baptist Association Woman's Missionary Society hosted Edna Howe of Granville as guest speaker. Mrs. Allen Hughes presided. devotional topics included Customs In India and The City. a vocal duet was performed. social hour followed with a lace table centerpiece of yellow and orchid chrysanthemums.

Beulah White Middleport J. H. Stephen Pomeroy Joseph Cook Miss Howe Pomeroy Association Hughes J. H. Stephenson

Costume Prizes Awarded at Carleton Church Event

The Carleton Church young people group held a Wednesday evening party at Mr. and Mrs. Virgil King’s home. Orange and black Halloween decor. Games and a fish pond. Costume prizes went to Grace Burnside, Margaret Burnside, Mary Lou Burnside, Tommy Burnside, Judy King, Dana Murray, and Dwight Carl. Refreshments served to about forty guests by Virgil King, Elizabeth Murray, Janeth Beal with Mrs. William King and Mrs. Virgil King assisting. Judges were Norman Wood, S. E. Rateliff, and Wayne Beal.

Pomeroy Carleton Church Virgil King Grace Margaret Mary Lou Tommy Burnside Judy King Dana Murray Dwight Carl Virgit King Elizabeth Murray Janeth Beal William King Norman Wood S. E. Rateliff Wayne Beal

Driver's License Suspended for Year

Loral A. Gibson of Syracuse had her driver's license suspended for one year by Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Cedric W. Clark after a drunken driving charge. Gibson received a three day jail term plus a $100 fine and costs.

Circus Theme At Middleport Junior Jamboree

The Junior High Jamboree at First Baptist Church Middleport used The Greatest Show On Earth as its theme. Five conferences before noon covered Christian faith and citizenship with leaders from Ironton Chillicothe Rio Grande and more. Attendees came from Harris Campaign Chillicothe Pomeroy Marietta Ironton and Middleport for a day of songs slides games and devotion.

Middleport First Baptist Church Owen Albaugh Middletown Joyce Turner Hi Youth Fellowship C. E. Hoyt Hershel Roper Chillicothe Christian Faith Paul Christianson Ironton Christian Witness Christianson Christian World Outreach Elizabeth Snodgrass SEC Rio Grande Earl Webb Christian Fellowship Paul Smart Edison Baker Harris Campaign Pomeroy Marietta Ohio Baptist Harold Hubbard Mr. Hoyt Baptist Youth Fellowship Mariene Log Adrment Paul Hazelbaker John Mayer Charles Bennett Fielding Hawkins

Two Halloween Parties Attract 200 in Village

Two Halloween parties in the village drew about 200 attendees Saturday night. The American Legion Feeney-Bennett post and the Modern Woodmen Junior Club organized festivities with prizes for costumes, games, and moving pictures.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Woodmen of America Don Roach Louis Legion Hall Ao Pol Henry Clatworthy Kee Yg Roscoe

Bacon Named Candidate for Probate Judge

In Meigs County news the Sunday account lists John C. Bacon as a candidate for the office of probate judge.

Bacon Pomeroy Meigs County John C. Bacon

Rehearsal Called for Sunflower Minstrel in K P Hall

Bradford Maag director of the Sunflower Minstrel has called rehearsals this week for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall term.

Middleport Bradford Maag Sunflower Minstrel P. Hall

Ex-Resident Hurt In Traffic Accident Near Barnesville

Middleport report: W. Leonard of Columbus a former Middleport resident sustained minor injuries in a Saturday auto crash near Barnesville. His grandson Wallace Hysell escaped uninjured as the car was demolished. Noel and Mrs. Hysell were in Middleport for the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Charles Greenler.

Middleport W. W. Leonard Columbus Wallace Hysell Noel Hysell Barnesville Hysell Charles Greenler

Stainless Pain Pazo tackles piles with fast relief

Advert reads a remedy for piles named Stainless Pazo offering instant relief from pain and itching. It claims to soothe inflamed tissue prevent cracking and reduce swelling with suppositories or ointment and lists regular Pazo as an option at druggists.

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