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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1952

Page

9

Institute At Chester Hears Talk At Reedsville

William Manahai Pomeroy spoke at three sessions of the Reedsville Longottom Community Institute in the Chester area. Mrs. Roy Miller directed the morning program. Rev. Mr Poole gave the invocation. the Chester High School band under J Bernard Krinke opened the afternoon. Geneva H Nolan spoke. Leola Enoch led the evening music. C Blakeslee showed pictures. Lee Wallace offered the benediction. The event occurred at Reedsville Methodist Church with officers A Barnett president and others.

Leola Enoch C. ©. Blakeslee Lee Wallace Reedsville Methodist Church Dc. A. Barnett Margaret Brown Lillian Pickens Carl Buckley Vivian Humphreys Nina Petty Chester Buckley Leona Hensley Pauline Myers Ella Hannum

Meigs County Board of Education to Meet Saturday

A regular meeting of the Meigs County Board of Education is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the office of O. O. Patterson, county superintendent of schools.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board of Education O. O. Patterson

Talented Members Wanted at Legion Meeting

American Legion Post at MIDDLEPORT Feeney Bennett invites veterans to perform at the Legion Hall gathering on November 24. The committee asks members with special talents to arrive prepared to perform for the event and extend a general invitation to all veterans.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Legion Hall

Youth Meet Is Planned in Meigs County

The Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Meigs County Farm Bureau youth councils will sponsor a conference for all high school students. December 13 is scheduled for the event to foster rural and town youth understanding and leadership training in recreation and education areas not in schools. A planning meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at the county courthouse.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Bound to Jury Following Hearing

In MIDDLEPORT a hearing before Mayor Sidney T. Russell resulted in three defendants bound over to the grand jury. George Wells facing disorderly conduct, Mary Stephenson Wells Moore charged with assault and battery, and Carl Moore linked to a threatening affidavit were all bound over. Clifford Beaver received 25 dollars in fines, 15 days jail, for intoxication.

Middleport Sidney T. Russell George Wells Manning Webster Mary Stephenson Wells Moore Carl Moore Clifford Beaver

Proceeds From Sale To Aid Bedford School Fund

Proceeds from a lunch sale at the home of Mrs. Eldon Clark will be used for the Bedford PTA building project. The fundraiser supports a lunch room addition to the Bedford school as part of the ongoing drive.

Pomeroy Eldon Clark Bedford Pta Bedford School

Prayer Meet Set at Kerr's Run Church

A prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p m Thursday at the new Kerr's Run Church Reverend George Casto of Middleport will lead the service The announcement was made today

Pomeroy Kerr’s Run George Casto Middleport

Dress the Band Day Proclaimed by Middleport Boosters

Dress the Band Day will see Middleport residents solicit donations for new band uniforms. The drive aims to raise 1500 dollars with 50 piece Franklin Ginther band to perform Saturday. Booster president Wallace Bradford notes uniforms are 15 years old and worn. Directing this 1952 Tag Day style effort are Mrs Emogene Crooks and ward chairmen across five wards.

Boosters Middleport Emogene Crooks Franklin Ginther Booster Wallace Bradford Ohio First Ward George Childs Arthur Skinner Ruth Blake

Few Banners Mark Armistice Day in Middleport

Only a few flags displayed Armistice Day in Middleport yesterday and a single whistle sounded at 11 am from Robinson's plant on Rutland Street. Post office and bank closed. otherwise holiday observed. Evening chicken dinner at the Legion Post drew veterans, auxiliaries aiding the annual patriotic program.

Middleport Middleprt Robinson's Rutland St

Eastern Star ritual honors past matrons and patrons

At Evangeline Chapter Middleport a special meeting exemplified ritual work for candidates. Mrs Kalad Hindy presided with new initiatory paraphernalia adding to the ceremony. Star points led by Mrs Danny Thompson distributed red roses to honored guests, while past matrons and patrons were escorted to the East. A dining room arranged by Mrs Bunce served chrysanthemums and a dessert course.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Kalad Hindy Danny Thompson James Clatworthy Franklin Ginther Charles Murray Jean Bennett Frank Cheesebrew Dea Hayes Charles Bennett W. W. Hayes Leo Vaughan Stewart Hawkins Walter Bunce Lillian Stieff M. L. French Evelyn Lewis William Reynolds C. H. Church

Local residents visit relatives across Ohio towns

A string of visits unfolds as Murray City residents travel to Nelsonville Detroit Canton Columbus and Pataskala. Families including Wallets Hogues Books Brand and Craft extend greetings to relatives and attend football games and weekend gatherings.

By-Laws Revision Meet of Child Conservation League

Middleport committee revises league by laws at Mrs. L. W. Mc Comas home. Attendees include Mrs. Michael Hackett president, Mrs. Dexter Erwin, and Mrs. Millard Wildemuth.

Middleport Child Conservation League L. W. McComas Michael Hackett Dexter Erwin Millard Wildemuth

East ern Star to Attend Thanksgiving Eve Service

Evangeline Chapter members of the Order of Eastern Star will attend a Thanksgiving Eve service at Heath Methodist Church announced by Mrs Kalad Hindy worthy matron.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Heath Methodist Church Kalad Hindy

Mayes Family Return From Visit Near Lima

Mr and Mrs William Mayes and daughter Barbara Sue of Lima return home after visiting the former's mother Mrs Charles Mayes and other relatives. Virginia Mayes sister spent Saturday in Athens. Gene and Glenn Hudson grandsons of Mrs Martha Hudson have been called to military service. Charles Morris returns to Motor Cargo Co Akron after weekend with Joe Morris Sr. Betty Jo Kessinger ill influenza. Mrs Audrey McElhinny ill three years in Holzer Hospital. Mrs William Grueser hosted canasta club on Grant St. Mrs Ross McNeal returned from Cincinnati trip.

William Mayes Barbara Sue Lima Charles Mayes Virginia Mayes Athens Gene Glenn Hudson Harry Hudson McKeesport Martha Hudson Charles Morris The Motor Cargo Co Akron Joe Morris Second Ave Betty Jo Kessinger Audrey McElhinny Holzer Hospital William Grueser Grant St Ross McNeal Cincinnati

School Lunch Talks Slated

Bash from the state department of education will address a school lunch conference at 4 p m Thursday. He will review required reports and lunch program records with attending principals, sample meals to be prepared, and invites sent to cooks. Patterson notes 11 county schools operate lunch programs.

Pomeroy—Wade CD Bash State Department of Education O. Patterson County Superintendent of Schools

Meigs County Land Transfers

Meigs County transfers include Dana M. Oliver and Bertha Oliver selling 0.34 acre in Salisbury Towns to Oscar F. Bauer, and multiple tracts trading hands in Rutland Middleport and Bedford Townships among several pairs and couples. Also listed are transfers involving Hattie L Nesselroad, Jean N Hart, Charles Nesselroad, William L Hart, and others, with parcels in Bedford and Scipio Townships.

Dana M. Oliver Bertha F. Oliver Oscar F. Bauer Salisbury Dayton A. Thomas Daisy Thomas Branch Fleming Gerald Reuter Rutland Douglas Grover Lorma Grover Grace Downing John B Downing Thomas F. Hendrix Verna N. Hendrix Middleport Jeant W. Hart William L. Hart Hattie L. Nesselroad Bedford Charles R. Hysell Oma M. Hysell Sutton Township George E. Hull Mabel Hull Berry Branhan Christine Branhan Scipio Township

Racine Band Boosters Prepare Thursday Meeting

Pomeroy notes Racine Band Boosters set a meeting for 8 p.m. Thursday at the high school building. The session aims to organize support activities and plan upcoming events for the band program.

Pomeroy Racine

Plans Completed Here For Methodist Mission

Plans for a United Methodist Evangelistic mission in Pomeroy have been completed. Rev J Leslie Kunze said the Rev Paul Bailey from East Liverpool will conduct visitation training and speak at services from November 16 to 23. A fill the pew drive and theme based nightly sponsors and special music are planned with a morning prayer period and a reception committee listed. Public invited.

Pomeroy United Methodist Hazel G. Werner J. Leslie Kunze United Methodist Church Paul C. Bailey Boyer Methodist Church East Liverpool Bailey Youth Fellowship Daughters of Ruth Spiritual Life Committee Kunze Youth Fellowship Chorus Mt. Moriah

Plane Trip Halted For the Fourth Time

Mrs. C. R. Wise and grandson Michael Souders again could not fly from Charleston to Miami due to smoky fog. They planned to join Michael’s parents Mr. and Mrs. James Souders. this is the fourth cancellation. Mrs. Wise traveled with Mr. Wise and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stover on the latest abortive attempt.

Middleport C. R. Wise Michael Souders Miami Fla Michael James Souders Charleston

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