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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1952

Page

10

Grand jury returns eight true bills in Pomeroy session

The October term grand jury, impaneled at 9 a m and adjourned after 3 p m, returned eight true bills against Ward Bing Lee Meredith Bing and Ralph Bass for a cow theft and related charges. Indictments also named Virgil Markins Sanford Wolfingbarger Harold Mackiroy and two counts against Charles Ray Swan for vehicle theft. Several cases were ignored or continued due to witness availability.

Pomeroy Ward Bing Lee Meredith Bing Ralph Bass Alshot Roush Syracuse Court of Justice of the Peace Ercy L. Peoples Ward Anson Jackson Delmar Hawley Joe Dee Wayne Hicks William Bolin Elmer Fry Bacon Virgil W. Brown Emmett W. Peoples R. H. Williams Near Vinton Wallace Bradford Jane Stover Middleport J. A. Pickens Portland Ralph Barton Reedsville Eleanor Knight Chester William Priede Cheshire Mark Gr

Guest Pastors Selected for Rutland and Syracuse Revival

The Rutland and Syracuse Methodist Churches announce guest pastors for evangelism week, Nov 14 to 23. Rev. Herbert Massey of Orchard Ohio and Rev. Paul O Reese of Cadiz will alternate services with local choirs led by Freeland Norris and amplified by rap music. Special groups including the Ravenswood and Morrison family quartets will perform.

University of Pittsburgh Linter Reese Heidelberg College University School of Theology T. B Boston Freeland Norris Racine Ravenswood Quartet Morrison Family

Pomeroy Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Shirley Jean Faulk and Richard Friend were united in marriage at the bride’s mother home in Pomeroy. The 7:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Okey Cart with Glenn Faulk as escort. Guests included family members from Pomeroy Racine and Middleport as the couple plan to reside at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts after a short reception hosted by Mrs. Faulk and Mrs. Hall.

Pomeroy Shirley Jean Faulk Walter Faulk Richard Friend Owen Hall Racine Okey Cart Glenn Faulk Charles Faulk Air Force Ruth Dickens Inez Faulk Texas Westover Afb Mass Tripoli North Africa States K. E. McKinney Goldin Hawk Grover Clein Missargaret Hawn Okey Carr Hobart George Middleport Harold Dickens Guard Dickens Todd Dickens John Hook Millfield Carl Dickens Warren Carr

Church Lists Work Projects at Federated Council Meeting

Federated Church Council heard reports on renovations including replastered and painted basement, repaired and repainted steeple, and completed parsonage painting. Rev Harold F Hess updated on Youth Fellowship and parish calls. Plans for an every member canvas were set for Sunday with materials distributed and a film strip titled When You Give shown.

Point Chamber Head to address Rotary in Middleport

Warren King leader of Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will address the Middleport Rotary Club at a dinner meeting Friday evening. He will discuss The Future of the Tri County Area during the after dinner program at Heath Methodist Church with reservations contact J H Grate.

Middleport Warren King Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Tri-County Heath Methodist Church J. H. Grate

Pomeroy Visitors in Columbus for Army Induction Ties

Mrs. Allen Hampton and her brother John Russell with Robert Brown visited Columbus on Tuesday. John Russell traveled to return personal belongings of his son Robert Russell who was recently inducted into the Army in Columbus.

Pomeroy Allen Hampton John Russell Robert Brown Columbus Robert Russell

Past council meeting of Theodorus Council at Condor Street

The Pomeroy The Past coun cillors of Theodorus Council D of A will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs die Grueser Condor St.

Pomeroy Theodorus Council D of A Die Grueser Condor St

Third Frida Club Meets at Mrs Neutzling Home

Pomeroy group the Third Frida Club will meet on the second Friday of this month with the gathering held at the home of Mrs Ben Neutzling.

Pomeroy Frida Club Ben Neutzling

Jane Howell Tent D U V met for social and awards

Members of the Jane Howell Tent Daughters of Union Veterans met at the home of Mrs Tom Goeglein with Miss Clara Zier presiding. A short business session followed games with prizes awarded to Mrs Herbert Miller Mrs Richards Mrs Tom Cook Mrs Lily Brickles and Mrs A V Howell. Dessert was served.

OES Elects New Officers at Racine Chapter Meeting

Racine Ohio chapter of OES elected new officers for the coming year at its November session. Named are Louise Stewart as worthy matron and William Stewart as worthy patron with Bernice Carpenter associate matron Otis McClintock treasurer Mildred Donahue conductress Emma Jane McClintock associate conductress Helen Johnson trustee. Chlorus Grimm presided and reported on the Cleveland grand chapter. Plans to host past matrons and patrons were set for December and installation is tentatively scheduled for December 27.

List of Names From Local Social Notices

A column lists numerous women and family names including Elisabeth Rathburn Mabel Mankin Emma Smith Ethel Hysell Lydia Hyse Betty Gilbert Mavis Mankin Betty Wiles Bertha McKenzie Edith Hines Mary Hines Ros Ella Boyd Ella Arnold Mary Roush Garnet Jenkinson Dorig Durst Mina Gorby Margaret Sheridan Persinger Alice Clark Mildred Ord Rose Marie Eileen Martin Mike Margaret Wyatt Nettie Hannell Lena Hoeflich and two

Eisabeth Rathburn Mabel’ 'Mankin Emma Smith Ethel Hysell Lydia Hyse Betty Gilbert Mavis Mankin Betty Wiles Bertha McKenzie Edith Hines Mary Hines Rosella Boyd Ella Arnold Mary Roush Garnet Jenkinson Dorig Durst Mina ‘Mae Gorby Margaret Sheridan Persinger Alice Clark Mildred Ord Rose Marie Eileen Martin Mike Margairet Wyatt Nettie Hannell Lena Hoeflich

Notable Guests Attend Local Event

Mrs. C. J. Werry and Mrs. Helen Vandall were among the guests at the community gathering, adding to the attendance and social tone of the event.

C. J. Werry Helen Vandall

Club To Sponsor Dance Twirp Dance at High School

The Junior Shakespeare Club sponsors a Twirp Dance Saturday 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the senior high A building open to the public. The corsage prize goes to the most original.

Pomeroy

Second Ward Women’s Club Holds Chicken Dinner Meeting

The Second Ward Women’s Club met at the ward house on Tuesday evening with a 6 p.m. chicken dinner led by grace from Mrs. Elizabeth Rathburn. President Mrs. John Hannell led the business session and Mrs. Carl Persinger donated the traveling prize, awarded to Mrs. Alma Kitchen. Members received secret-pal gifts and the group honored Mrs. Gardner Mankin with a stork shower.

Dance and Pie Social at Chester High School

A dance and pie social sponsored by the Chester PTA will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Chester High School. Mrs. William Krackemberger said women bringing pies will be admitted free.

Pomeroy Chester High School Chester Pta William Krackemberger

BOOSTERS TO MEET POMEROY HIGH BAND

The Pomeroy High School Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the senior high school building. Dr. Harold Brown, president, announced today.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Harold Brown

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