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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1947

Page

3

Armistice Day Dinner Served by Auxiliary

Annual Armistice Day dinner hosted by the Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion at Woodman Hall. Mrs. Warren Davis chaired the dinner committee and Mrs. Ira Butcher chaired the dining room. Attendees included Mrs. Cora Sennett president and Mrs. Lilian Stieff program chair, with music by Hemlock Grange members and local musicians.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Woodman Hall Warren Davis Ira Butcher Lillian Stieff Cora Sennett United States Hemlock Grange Kenny Sauer Paul Haptonstall William Beaver Stieff H. M. Cross Max Roller Nancy Lewis Sauer Kenny Virgie Major Lawrence Bing C. A. Poindexter Downing Roush Jean Sidney Pickens Frances Jane Stover Sheila and Davis Clara Murray Charles Murray Kenneth Ida Edwards O. P. Klein E. M. Wood Charles Swindler Earl Roush Charles Bennett Jack Covert Sue Swindler

Marriage Licenses POMEROY MEIGS COUNTY LISTS

Recent marriage licenses issued in Meigs County include Clarence Blankenship and Ruby Sharp. George Yonker and Ramona Allen. Charles Bee and Kathleen Michael. Saxton and Maxine Martin. Kermit Parsons and Betty Oldaker. Harold Ash and Wanda Nyke. Herbert Saxton and Helen Nelson. Jackie Griffen and Mary West. Meldon Chichester and Velma Rowley. William Pooles and Helen Jones. Clyde Meade Jr and Mary Foster. Charles McGraw and Frances Humphrey. Gene Crookshank and Joy Tiller. Walter Wright and Alma Whipkey. Ira Riggs and Ruth Riggs. K E Martin and Ernestine Hall. Charles Omechinski and Willa Hankens. Robert Hutchinson and Sylvia Roush. Ben Tippie and Mary Johnson. Thomas Savage and Ira Grubb. William Mason and Elma Morrison. Donald Moore and Laura Lane. Joseph Murray Jr and Delight Murray. Henry Connell and Ella Van Dyke.

Hobson Meldon H. Chichester Chester Velma L. Rowley William N. Pooles Racine Helen Marcel Jones Clyde Meade, Jr Mary Ellen Foster Long Bottom Charles S. McGraw Carpenter Bolt W.va

Birth of a son announced for Dale Mattox family

Mr and Mrs Dale Mattox of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son on November 8 their first child weighing seven pounds four ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wallace Weller of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Elmer Mattox of Gravel Hill John Hawkins Sr is the great grandfather

Middleport Dale Mattox Philadelphia Wallace Weller Elmer Mattox Gravel Hill John Hawkins

Daughter Is Born In Middleport To Edgar Thomas

A daughter named Zana Kathryn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Thomas in Middleport. The baby is the couple’s second child and weighed eight pounds nine ounces at birth. Coney Island, once an island, is now connected by filled bay and inlets.

Middleport Zana Kathryn Edgar Thomas Thomas Coney Island New York City

P M Club Hosts Social at Mrs Becks Home

Mrs DaReuben Beck hosted the P M Club on N Third Ave with Miss Edith Young assisting. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs Richard Elberfeld and Mrs Richard Chambers. Dessert was served and the next meeting will be at Mrs Richard Elberfelds home with Mrs William Elberfeld assisting.

Middleport DaReuben Beck N. Third Ave Edith Young Frank Wilson Richard Elberfeld Richard Chambers William Elberfeld

Adrienne Mills Hosts Spaghetti Supper for Youth Group

Adrienne Mills entertained a group of young persons with a spaghetti supper at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Mills on S Fourth Ave Friday evening.

Adrienne Mills Mrs Russell Mills S. Fourth Ave

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Mayer Home

The Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene gathered Friday evening at Mrs Winnie Mayer s home. Rose Carson president and Rev E E Cox led the devotional. Birthdays for Rev Cox and his mother in law Estella Walburn were celebrated with a hand kerchief shower and refreshments. Mrs Carson baked a large white birthday cake with pastel candles.

Local residents share visits and health updates

Miss Mary Virginia Hag gerty spent the weekend with her parents in town and returned to Columbus for work. Several others are mentioned with illnesses, hospital stays, or travel, including Mrs. C F Besserer and Mrs. D M Mulford at Holzer Hospital, and updates on family visits, moves, and business trips.

Mary Virginia Haggerty Edwin Haggerty Columbus Curtis Clark Lancaster Allie Mauck C. F. Besserer Charles McNamee Holzer Hospital C. A. Poindexter George Daniels K. L. Lewis Jackson Child Conservation League James Pullen J. J. Davis Earl Wines Ashtabula Wine D. M. Mulford Harley Devol Raymond Kloes Trudy Lynn Kloes Paul Higbee Dayton John Hawkins, Jr Locust St Middleport

Lodge To Entertain Guests Thursday

Middleport Masonic Lodge plans a social evening Thursday at 7 30 pm for members wives and guests with Eastern Stars and husbands. A program will be presented and refreshments served.

Middleport Middleport Masonic Lodge

Third Son Born in Middleport to Bruce Lloyd Family

Mr and Mrs Bruce Lloyd announce the birth of a son on Monday at their home on N Fourth Ave The baby weighed eight pounds The Lloyds now have three sons and a daughter Mr and Mrs Ari Lloyd of Gallipolis are grandparents.

Middleport Bruce Lloyd N. Fourth Ave Lloyds Ari Lloyd Gallipolis

Meeting Hour Changed for Middleport Club

Middleport Literary Club will meet at Mrs. Robert Harris home on S. Second Ave. Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. as announced by president Mrs. William Bradford.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Robert Harris S. Second Ave William Bradford

Rawlings announce birth of son in Gallipolis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rawlings announce the birth of a son on Sunday November 9 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mrs. A E Russell Grant Sr and Mrs RE Rawlings of Western Hills Pomeroy.

Middleport Robert Rawlings S. Third Ave Holzer Hospital Gallipolis A. E. Russell Grant Sr RE. F. Rawlings Western Hills Pomeroy

Achievement Program Topic of Pomeroy 4-H Club Meet

POMEROY Meigs County Ohio. The first 4-H club achievement program in years was held at Pomeroy Junior High School. J H C Ramsbower Ohio director urged 100 percent effort. Earl Dean received ten year pin for dairy and beef work and leadership roles. State fair awards went to John Phillips David Colwell Betty Ann Genheimer and Betty Mora with A and A plus ratings. Various county winners and honor clubs were announced and Meigs County reported 60 percent of its $1000 goal for the 4-H Club Foundation.

Pomeroy Navy J. H. C. Ranmsner Ohio Meigs County Fear! Dean Norma Dean Sumner Earl Chester Farm Boys Group Ramsower Home Farm John Phillips David Colwell Kroger Grocery and Baking Co Betty Ann Genheimer Betty Mora Donna Mae Well Wilma Rice Betty Lou Genheimer Helen Grueser Ruth Powelson Gladys Wright Jean Lee Sorden Dairy Foods Howard Kress Ohio Power Co Westinghouse Wil Westinghouse Corp Robert Pickett Darwin Bedford Jr. Workers Dorothy Holter Edison Hobstetter Mary Allen Racine Sparkle Geneva H. Nolan H. C. Ramsower C. E. Blakeslee Bedford Thimble Chester So and So Columbia Make-It

Confusion Over Time Cancels Village Council Meeting

Misunderstanding about the hour for the village council meeting led to no session. Councilmen Zerkle and Chase waited from 7:00 to 7:15 p.m. Others arrived near 7:30 and left by 7:45. Mayor Brown said a special meeting would be arranged soon to handle necessary business.

Middleport John Zerkle Harold Chase Horton Brown Jene Grate Lawrence Hartinger Brown

Pomeroy Band Plans 65 Member Parade Thursday

The Pomeroy High School Band will field 65 players for the Thursday evening parade at Middleport Field and will contest Point Pleasant for half time honors. New uniforms enabled 10 advanced Junior Band members to join the Senior Band.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Middleport Field Point Pleasant Gerald Nummi Jackson High School Jackson

Funeral services for Cora Farley Root

Funeral services for the late Cora Farley Root, who died Sunday, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings-Coats funeral home. Interment follows at Riverview Cemetery with the Rev. W. B. Moore of Heath Methodist Church officiating.

Middleport Cora Farley Root Mary Root Rawlings- Coats Riverview W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Church

Homebuilders Class Meets at Mrs Skinner Home

The November meeting of the Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ will be held at the home of Mrs George Skinner on Fourth Avenue tonight. Mrs Carl Brannan serves as assisting hostess.

Middleport Church of Christ George Skinner S. Fourth Ave Carl Brannan

Birth Announced for David Ward Smith

Mr and Mrs bee P Smith of Breezy Heights announce the birth of a son David Ward on November 8 at Holzer Hospital. Grandparents are Cidner E Smith of Pomeroy and Mrs Rose Arman of Columbus.

Pomeroy Bee P. Smith Breezy Heights David Ward Holzer Hospital Cidner E. Smith Rose Arman Columbus

Auxiliary To Attend Mrs Root Services

Members of White Rose Lodge Auxiliary to the B of RT will attend funeral services for Mrs. Cora Farley Root at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. They will adjourn to the Woodman Hall lodge room for a meeting afterward.

Middleport White Rose Lodge B of Cora Farley Root Rawlings-Coats Woodman Hall

Dairy Meeting Set Wednesday in Chester High Auditorium

A county wide dairy meeting will be held in the Chester High School Auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p m. The event is organized by the Meigs County Dairy Service Cooperative the Agricultural Extension Service and the Sugar Run Mill A color motion picture The Science of Milk Production prepared by Dr W E Peterson University of Minnesota will be featured.

Pomeroy Chester High School Meigs County Dairy Service Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service Sugar Run Mill W. E. Peterson University of Minnesota

District Director To Be DAR Speaker at Pomeroy Meeting

Mrs. Patrick Lochary will host the November Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR gathering at Lincoln Hill Pomeroy Friday at 2 p.m. Guest speaker Mrs. G Reed Grimsley director SE District will outline annual plans. A musical program is planned.

Middleport Patrick Lochary Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Lincoln Hill Pomeroy G. Reed Grimsley Canal Fulton S. E. District

Junior High Classes Elect Year's Officers

Pomeroy Junior High School held class elections last Thursday with eighth and seventh grade results listed. Ninth grade elected Shirley Hysell president Russell Leifheit vice president Dorothy Teaford secretary Norma Scholl treasurer. Eighth grade chose Sylvia Schwab president Mary Drake vice president Douglas Strain secretary treasurer. Seventh grade elected Donald Young president Jerry Hawk vice president LaVerne Bitters secretary

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School Charles 8. Gibbs Shirley Hysell Russell Leifheit Dorothy Teaford Norma Scholl Sylvia Schwab Mary Drake Douglas Strain Donald Young Jerry Hawk LaVerne Bitters

DAR Chapter To Meet At Lincoln Hill Home

The Return Meigs Chapter of the DAR will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Patrick Lochary, Lincoln Hill, with Miss Grace Horton assisting hostess.

Pomeroy Meigs The DAR Patrick Lochary Lincoln Hill Grace Horton

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