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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
12
A square dance at 8 p m Saturday at Racine Town Hall raises funds for Racine Volunteer Fire Department. Billy Joe Meer says proceeds help purchase and replace hose and equipment still owed on. The event kicks off a series planned to support new gear.
COOLVILLE An all day meeting of regional garden club members was held Tuesday at the Coolville Congregational Christian Church with morning and afternoon sessions drawing many area women. Dinner was served at noon. A union Thanksgiving service is set for Sunday November 23 at 10 45 a m in the Methodist Church. Executive Officer Edward Koehler of Amesville will assign a local schools group this week to plan a Thanksgiving program. W W Judd of Marietta College will meet Carthage Troy High School seniors Thursday to outline college advantages.
On Tuesday November 18 at 8 p.m. the choirs of the Methodist and Congregational Christian Churches rehearse at the Methodist Church for the union Thanksgiving service on November 23 at 8 45 a.m. A Bible study precedes at 7 30 p.m. Rev Clarence Ratcliff leads Tuesday evenings services.
White Cross representatives will visit Coolville and the high school on Thursday, announced by Executive Officer Edward S Koehler.
Beaver Falls resident Franklin Haddox is held in Meigs County jail after authorities say he attempted to cash stolen checks. Sheriff Charles Russell noted the checks were allegedly stolen from the U S Mail and cashed at multiple local businesses.
The Rev. Harold F. Hess pastor of the Federated Church travels to New Castle Pennsylvania to serve as singer and devotional leader at the Western Pennsylvanian Hi-V Conference.
Funeral services for John Hudson former New York Central Railroad detective in Toledo were attended by his mother Mrs. Martha Hudson brothers Bradford and Wilson Hudson Margaret Lovett and Pauline Sisson all of Middleport. Relatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania joined the services including Harry Hudson Hazel and Harry Hudson Jr. of McKeesport and Edward Price with son in law Lynford Johnson of Cleveland. Hudson formerly lived in Middleport at the Humphrey property on Hooker St.
POMEROY Meigs Chapter 53 of the Disabled American Veterans met at the DAV Home. Announcement was made of the Ninth District DAV Conference to be held at the DAV Hall in Jackson Sunday. John D. Thomas named chairman. The district covers Gallia Athens Meigs Vinton Scio Ross Lawrence and Jackson counties. Members were reminded to return rifles and bugles. A flag pole committee was appointed with Leonard Jewell as chair. Herman Warner and Owen Watson named on the committee. Auxiliary members served refreshments after the meeting.
Funeral services for Jake Vernon Crist 50 of Frazier's Bottom will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Church of Christ Evergreen with burial in Evergreen Cemetery The Mason County native born Sept 13 1902 is survived by his wife five daughters five sons five sisters and three brothers Friends may call at Stevens funeral home from 7 p m today to 4 p m Friday and then at the home in Frazier's Bottom
Meigs County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium honoring longtime manager F Whitney Ingraham and his wife and daughters with a farewell gift of a television set. Norman Bahr presents the gift as Ray Hobson speaks on farm policy and youth programs. Trustees and delegates are elected for next year’s state meeting as resolutions are passed.
Saralyn Harmon and Gerald Powell led the traditional boy and girl team in a vaudeville style number. Doin What Comes Naturally and Am I In Love were performed with Judy Canova like costume flair. A closing My Heart Is A Hobo crooner solo capped the program.
A special meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2171 is set for 8 p.m. Friday at the local hall. Deputy Grand President J A Gunderman will attend to represent the grand president who has authorized the session.
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