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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1957
Page
2
The Philathea Society of the Church of Christ met at the Gardner home with Mrs. George Childs presiding. Devotions focused on Thanksgiving, discussions covered apple butter, a recent dinner, and the group's fruit cake project for the season.
Wahama High School band directed by Howard Cozart closed its 1957 marching season at the Wahama Rutland football game. Senior players Sharon Berry, Linda Brinker, Marilyn Foglesong, Joanna Kessinger, Shirley Lyons, Betty Roush, Mary Roush, Wanda Roush, Jane Wolf, Jim Henderson, John Layne, Robert McGlathlin, Eugene Rayburn and David Richardson were honored as the band presented a holiday trip for the seniors theme with formations including Paris, Another Op’nin Another Show, and a block W finale.
Sixteen children from the Meigs County Children's Home visited the Pollack Brothers circus in Charleston on Thursday afternoon. Three carloads were transported by Miss Barbara Stout Mrs Mildred Hartenbach and Thelma Pratt. Tickets were donated by Preston Motor Co Middleport and spending money by the Meigs County Fish and Game Association. The group returned home about 8 p.m. tired but happy.
Middleport Methodist Raymon Konkright conducts services with 2 30 am church school, 10 30 am sermon Appointments with Christ, youth fellowship 6 pm and choir practice Wednesday. First Baptist Claremont Hoyt leads 9 15 am class for new members, 10 15 am morning worship Gods Plumbing sermon, youth groups 5 30 pm, evening service 7 30 pm Kindling a Fire. Tuesday prayer groups at church, mid week service 7 30 pm senior choir Thursday. Church of Christ Fred J Gardner Bible school 9 30 am morning worship 10 30 am sermon Who Is He, CE 6 pm, evening 7 pm Who Am I prayer meeting 7 pm choir 8 pm. Pentecostal B L Barrett pastor open air meetings at 7 45 each evening Edna Hawk presiding.
The Exemplar Chapter met at the DAV Hall with vice-president Gene Morgan presiding. Mrs. Joyce Kennedy led the cultural program titled The Written Word, while Jo Ann Parsons and Mrs. Gene Morgan served on the refreshment committee.
Representatives from four churches in Shade Valley Pastoral Unity plan a joint Thanksgiving service open to residents of northeastern Meigs County and southern Athens County. The 8 p.m. service on November 27 will be at the Tuppers Plains High School auditorium with guest ministers, choirs, congregational singing, scripture, a Litany of Thanksgiving, offering, prayer and a sermon by Rev. Harold C. Doster.
A bequest of 3035.67 from the estate of the late Mrs. Zona Hetteseimer was reported at the Meigs County Cancer Society meeting in Middleport High School. Half of the funds go to state and national research. new officers include Mrs. Sid ney T. Russell as assistant secretary, Mrs. Nan Moore as educational chairman, and Mrs. Lawrence Bing as service chairman. The group will purchase three copies of The Truth About Cancer for local libraries and offices.
In Middleport a kindergarten party marked Kenneth Scott's fifth birthday. Mrs. Pearl Reynolds assisted by Mrs. Scott, Karen Toler and Leonard Winston hosted. Ice cream shaped as turkeys, a decorated cake and candy were served with balloons and party games.
Rutland Township trustees signed a one year fire protection contract with the Rutland Volunteer Fire Department. Residents are told to call 24922 in case of fire. The Rutland Grade School dinner on November 21 supports the fire department with tickets $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12.
Charles Richard Houdashelt, who completed boiler man training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, is spending a 15 day leave with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs William F Houdashelt of Kingsbury Road. Upon return he will join the U S S Olmstead at Norfolk Va.
Pomeroy Post of the Ground Observer Corps will participate in a tri state alert Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supervisors Jack Thomas and Mrs. Donald Collins announced the alert received Wednesday. The eighth alert this year involves Charleston sector posts with Lincoln Heights watchers. Volunteers are urged to join and contact Thomas or Collins. Sgt Knotts will speak at the Drew Webster Post American Legion Auxiliary meeting November 26 about GOC work.
The Middleport Women's News reports the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church met at the church with Mrs. George Anderson Jr. presiding. They held a gift exchange and memorial service for Miss Sarah Jones, with devotionals and prayers led by area members. Plans were made for a November bazaar, noon to 6 pm, November 20 and 21, led by Mrs. Lowell Probasco. Hostesses provided a salad course.
Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star met at the temple to rehearse for the November 29 session preparatory to the December 5 installation of new officers. Mrs Wyllis Anthony and Allen Hughes led as matron and patron with refreshments served by several members after a social hour.
Mrs. Gertrude Talbott Baker 78, former Middleport resident who left in 1907, died yesterday in a Miami hospital. She is survived by brother John of Columbus and had a son Paul who predeceased her. She belonged to Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Funeral tentative for 2 p.m. Sunday at Rawlings-Coats. Rev. Howard Ruppelt to officiate. Burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery. viewing after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Edward Slater hosted a Wednesday evening party at their home for son Freddie's 12th birthday. Guests included Linda Darnell Susan Slater Tom Ball Johnny Blake Charles Swackhammer and others with cake ice cream and soft drinks served. Marilyn Swan sent a gift.
Middleport Mrs Nath an Biggs announced the Bradbury PTA will hold a 7:30 Tuesday meeting at the school. The first and second grades will present a musical program.
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association launches its annual Christmas seal drive delivering 4500 seals countywide. Funds support medical research case findings health education and rehabilitation. The seal features Santa Claus with a child among evergreen bulbs. Harold Woodgerd leads the effort and Mrs. Wallace Bradbury serves as executive secretary.
Discharged patients include Mrs. Adolph Grueser of Minersville Mrs Fay Humphrey of Jellico Tenn and David Humphrey of Jellico Tenn along with Robert Mossman Lawrence Heiner James Bennett and Charles Curry all noted in the Meigs General Hospital notes associated with Racine Rutland and Clifton areas.
Alben Barkley married his second wife in 1949, becoming the first U.S. vice president to wed while in office. The ceremony highlighted a rare presidential VP milestone within the administration.
Local church listings report Sunday schools and worship times across Meigs County. Denominations include Free Methodist, Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist, Lutheran, Baptist, Church of Christ and more with weekly prayer meetings and youth activities noted.
Middleport fifth graders will perform at 7 30 Monday night as the PTA meets at the high school Mrs Rodney Sauer president said The band boosters will meet immediately after the PTA session Kenneth McElhinney president of the boosters noted the plan
The Pomeroy event at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the Racine Portland Road begins at 2 p.m. Sunday with Opal Woods as music director leading the program.
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