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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1950

Page

2

Institutes Are Successful Across Three Communities

Three community institutes at Tuppers Plains Rocksprings and Reedsville were praised as successful. Programs featured school musical selections speeches by Mrs Wipert C E Blakeslee and 4 H demonstrations with awards to Lucy Kibble for 15 years service. Officers were elected for the year in each community.

Pomeroy Tuprs Plains Rocksprings Eedsville Tuppers Plains Doris Wipert W. W. Bragg C. E. Blakeslee Girls Glee Club Althea Randolph Wipert Geneva H. Nolan County Home Lucy Kibble Whitehead Phyllis Shields Gray Paul Baker Garrett Christy W. A. Rice Hazel Barnhill Bernice Swartz Charmion Snodgrass R. V. Weatherman Ralph Henderson Creston Newland Eleanor Boyles Helen Woods Rocksprings Institute F. W. Ingraham

Expert to Demonstrate Howe Rupture Method at Berry Hotel

Indianapolis expert and ex Army Medical Corpsman will demonstrate the Howe rupture method at the Berry Hotel in Athens on Tuesday November 21 from 2 50 p m to 6 p m. Ask for Mr Howe at the desk. The method contracts openings quickly regardless of rupture size or location and aims to return the patient to work the same day. The Howe Rupture Shield is waterproof sanitary and indestructible with a custom heat fitted shield. Mailing address P O Box 5233 E Michigan St Station Indianapolis Ind.

Indianapolis U.S. Army Berry Hotel Athens Howe P. O Michigan St Ind

Local Man Endorses HADACOL For Better Humor And Sleep

Louisville tree trimmer James D. Singletary credits HADACOL with improved mood energy and sleep after initial relief. The ad claims widespread praise and details bottle sizes, pricing, and a money back guarantee from The LeBlanc Corporation in Lafayette Louisiana.

Nominations Slated by Izaak Walton League at Chester

The Izaak Walton League held its 62nd regular meeting at the Waltonian Farm near Chester. A committee of Dr Kenneth Amsbury A M Smith and Carl Kautz was appointed to nominate new officers for the league. Wallace Bradford reported on the minstrel show progress and promised a bigger production with initial show at Middleport High School Auditorium on December 6. A caretaker has been hired to solicit membership cards from visitors on non meeting nights with installation set for January. Refreshments were served by Harry Ohlinger and Dayton Ashworth.

Pomeroy Harry Ohlinger Dayton Ashworth

Middleport Church Services Page Highlights

Middleport churches list weekly schedules with pastors and sermon topics. First Baptist Church features sermons The Bug Gate is Open and The Plus Life, a missionary presentation, plus deacons meeting after morning worship. Heath Methodist discusses The Christian Basis of Thanksgiving and youth fellowship. Church of Christ lists morning worship and evening service with prayer meeting Tuesday.

First Baptist Church Charles M. Pomeroy Japan Heath Methodist Church Louis A. Bangerter Youth Fellowship Church OF Christ — Wert IN Christian Union Guy F. Sayre

Pomeroy Grange Elects Emil Ball Leader

Emil Ball was reelected master of Rocksprings Grange at a recent meeting. New officers include Robert Burdette Jr as overseer and Rollin Radford as steward with Raymond Cole as assistant steward.

Doris Ann Wells Carolyn K. Sisson Carole Fife Joan Smith Barbara Fife Danny Zirkle Sharon Bahr Jo Ann Snowden Sandy Wells Jill Snowden Ceres Diane Smith Pomona Mary McAffee Flora Robert Sioan

Women’s Missionary Convention in Rendville

The Hocking District convenes at First Baptist Church Rendville on Sunday with Mrs. Allen Hampton as district president leading the event.

Pomeroy Women's Missionary Convention Hocking First Baptist Church Rendville Allen Hampton

Past Chiefs Plan Christmas Party at Legion Hall

The Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple met at Mrs. Dale Smith home with co hostess Mrs. Lawrence Lanning. They planned a Christmas party at Legion Hall and held a towel shower for Mrs. Alva Hite. Refreshments were served to 25 members.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Dale Smith Lawrence Lanning Legion Hall Alva Hite

Sacred Heart Guild Elects Officers at Pomeroy

The Sacred Heart Guild met in the church auditorium with Mrs. George Hackett presiding. Mrs. John Goett Jr was elected president, Miss Helen Waddell vice president, Mrs. E E Follrod secretary, and Mrs. John Handley treasurer. Nominees included Mrs. Walter Harris Harrie Marie Smith and Miss Vera Hepp.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Guild George Hackett John Goett, Jr Helen Waddell E. E. Follrod John Handley Walter Harris Harrie Marie Smith Vera Hepp

Local social notes compile visits, services and travel

Mrs James Hansen of Lincoln Heights attended a Gallipolis Mothers Club meeting. Edison Mobhstetter returned from Columbus after a bankers association council meeting. The Rev Walter Arnold and his wife hosted by Ed Arnold's family in Rose Hill. Royal Thomas and family from Syracuse visited Point Pleasant friends. Kay King and Harry Dixon of Columbus visited the Dixons in Ansted. Campbell and Hite conducted business in Point Pleasant. Harlan Klees of London Ohio visited Olan Goodwin. Funeral attendees for Earl Ewing included Harden Shreeves Mouser Zipple and many others from Parkersburg Lisbon Roseville and Columbus. Bob Grimm returned to Ohio University after Sigma Delta Chi convention in Miami Beach Florida. County news continued on page 12.

James Hansen Lincoln Heights Gallipolis Progressive Mothers Club Edison Mobhstetter Columbus Executive Administration Council The Ohio Bankers Association Walter Arnold Oklahoma Arnold Ed. Arnold Rose Hill Royal Thomas Syracuse Paul Thomas Jimmy Point Pleasant Raymond Miller Ansted W. Va Kay King Harry Dixon Herbert Dixon Susie Richard Campbell Alva Hite Harlan Klees London Ohio Olan Goodwin Earl Ewing William Harden James Shreeves Francis Mouser Frank Zipple Robert Shreeves Annabell Arthur Parkersburg Denny Ewing Roy Patterson Stella Patterson Lisbon Ray Ewing Roseville Ralph Goff Wade Rupe Floyd Zing Donald Ewing Nolan Zanesville Roy Hoeflich Earl Hoeflich H. O. Harden Phillip Sam Bates P. A. Downley Marie Burris Charleston Earl Ewing, Jr Mason L. W. Godert Oakley, Nl Harry Canterbury Bob Grimm Bert Grimm Letart Falls Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi Miami Beach Fia

Community Socials and Dinners Across Middleport

Middleport hosts a busy week of church gatherings and social events. Busy Bee and Ladies Bible classes held at members homes with officer elections and Christmas plans. A tea honor for The Woman's Auxiliary regional chair and Do nations Day to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. A family dinner celebrated Rush Philson’s eighth birthday with close relatives. A Presbyterian Woman's Association met for year in review with a social hour and devotions. Local notices cover hospital improvements of D. S. Wiseman and various visits and births.

Middleport Cedric W. Clark South Third Ave Patrick Lochary Woman's Auxiliary Southeast Ohio The Episcopal Church Children’s Hospital Cincinnati St. Peter's Church Gallipolis K. C. Wilson Theodore Ebersbach John Leitwiler Edward Stark Fred Crow, Jr J. E. D. Hartinger Clark Ben Philson Rush Fred Philson Gomer Lewis Theron Johnson Mary K Ann Don Johnson Marianne Woodgerd Don Grueser Young Rush Woman's Association First Presbyterian Church William Morris Lynn St James Jobb Branch Fleming James Buchanan Paul Haptonstall Lucy Gregg

Middleport Personal Notes Mrs Lansbury Visits Philadelphia

Mrs. R. C. Lansbury left today for Philadelphia to be with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Hayman of Drexel Hills for Thanksgiving with her granddaughter Sally E Schaaf a Ursinus College freshman. She will stay until the holiday vacation and Sally will return to Middleport for two weeks with her mother Mrs E S Schaaf. Guests of Mr and Mrs Kermit.

R. C. Lansbury Philadelphia Richard Hayman Drexel Hills Sally E. Schaaf Ursinus College College the Haymans Middleport E. S. Schaaf

Americanism Rally Set For Chester

Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion plans a Chester rally Sunday with a parade through the business district led by the Drum and Bugle Corps. The event starts at Chester High School at 2 30 p.m with speaker John Will and local musical numbers. Legionnaires meet at 1 p.m. to travel in groups.

Pomeroy America Drew Webster American Legion Chester Roy Reuter Post Chester High School John Will Legionnaires

Improvement Group Plans Rummage Sale

The Community Improved Association announces a bake sale and rummage sale for Saturday November 25 at the Eagle Building on E Main St. Contributions may be left at the Farm Bureau or Extension office. Members include Women of the Farm Bureau Granges and Home Extension groups.

Pomeroy Community Improved Association Eagle E. Main St Farm Bureau Granges

Annual Meeting Set For Meigs Masons

POMEROY The annual Masonic York Rite educational meeting will be held at the Pomeroy Masonic Temple Friday Dec 1 at 7 30 p m. All F and AM members in the county are invited to attend.

Pomeroy Masonic York Rite Pomeroy Masonic Temple F&am

Birth Announced for Patricia Ann De Wolfe

Mr. and Mrs. Terry De Wolfe of Delavon Lake Wisconsin announce the birth of a daughter on November 11. The baby has been named Patricia Ann. Mrs. De Wolfe is the former Esther Freck.

Raymond Cunningham Lois Ann Roush Mason Clinic Cunninghams Betsy Ann O. J. Roush Middleport Homer Cunningham Mason D. J. Zuspan Cunningham Roushes Gravel Hill Jon Pomeroy Terry de Wolfe Delavon Lake Wis Patricia Ann de Wolfe Esther Frecker

Mystery Comedy Delights Middleport Audience

Middleport High School drew laughter from pupils of the Seventh and Eighth Grades in a mystery comedy The Ghost Wore White presented as part of the PTA pay program. The operetta featured 78 performers with direction by Miss Lois Cecil and supervision by Superintendent L W McComas.

Middleport Middleport High School Parent-Teacher Association Lois Cecil L. W. McComas Lady In White Jean Ann Wiseman Kay VanCooney Patricia Baker Judith Jacobs Charlotte Jeanie Conwell Charles Smith Junior Harold Thomas Barbara Scott Mandy Ruby Leanger Mrs. Mason Shelia Stover Ruth Freshour Phyllis Blosser Doris Dow Gary Way Mary Ohlinger Frances Chase Charlene Dillard Paddy Jo Lambert John Fisher Gary Kirkey Mary Bartrum Winona Fink

Pomeroy church notices outline weekly services

The page lists church schedules for St. Pauls Lutheran Grace Episcopal Church of Christ Christian Union First Baptist Federated Free Methodist and other congregations in Pomeroy including Sunday school times worship services and midweek activities with guest ministers and parish meetings noted.

ST. Paul's Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff Grace Episcopal K. C. Wilson Church OF Christ William Morgan Christian Endeavor Church OF Christ IN Christian Union H. O. Carr Hobson First Baptist M. R. Walter Pomeroy Young Peoples The Federated Church Hartford Baptist Church Christian Science Harold Hess Baltimore Ohio Leroy Hiett Lauren Cliff Hysell Run

Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Virgil Hayes

Mr and Mrs Virgil Hayes announce the birth of a daughter at Meigs General Hospital yesterday afternoon.

Pomeroy Virgil Hayes Meigs General Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rocksprings Health Club County Extension Office Howard Bolin Lewis Grueser James Smith Reedsville-Long Bottom Reedsville Methodist Church John Venezia Reedsville School Roy Miller Ruth Ann Powell Roger Buckley Louise Reibel Bernard Krinkie Blakeslee George Kreitler Earl Humphrey Carl Bilikam Kreitler Carl D. Buckley Warren Pickens Charles Hensley Harold Massar Buckley Geo L. Howe Electrolux Gasami Racine Furniture Store Racine James D. Singletary Oak St Superior Co Louisville Mr. Singletary Evergy Hadacol LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana Middleport Churches Domiroy O Brereee Claudette Colbert and George Brent Bride For Alan Ladd Veronica Lake Saigon Bela Lugosi Frankenstein Meets Wolfman Gene Autry Sheila Ryan Leon Errol SUN MON Robert Cummings Lizabeth Scott Bud Abbott Lou Costello Pomeroy Social Notes Grange Past Chiefs Plan Party Pomeroy Personals Addition County News Middleport Social Notes Busy Bee J. E. Wilson Beech St R. S. White L. D. Diles Willis Anthony Harold Chase B. F. Parmalee John Mayer L. L. Lyons Manuel Stupeck Downing Roush Mayer Chas. Bennett L. O. Gardner Co. P. Bradbury O'Neal Rest Home Thomas Durst Ray Luman Shirley Mills Mary Hughes C. H. Wise, Jr Wilson Charles Pomeroy Homer Harley del Fife Charles Bennett James Murray Ladies Bible Class Cora Rupe George Reynolds Murray Frances Smith Charles Williamson White Charles White Beulah White Durst Linda Fleming Texanna White Mrs. Lochary Philsons Wiseman Lincoln St D. S. Wiseman Miamisburg Vance Stewart Logan Amy Primer Anna Henry Ula Oppenheimer Dayton State Highway Department Grant St Josephine Pickens Reedsville Randolph Ward Ravenswood William Murray Worthington Virginia Nell Winston Akron Nina B. Russell Cleveland Edna Laing Harry Laing Joe Wallace Zalmon George Anderson Post Office Wallace Russell Pearl van Cooney South Charleston Orin Stansbury Rutland Methodist Church Lawrence Schmitt Judson Chase del Rice Everett Colwell Ira Barker Blaine Giles Wayne Turner Improvement Group Meigs Masons Liberty Middleport, Ohio Border Rangers Don Red Barry Robert Lowery Pamela Blake Laurel and Hardy Iso Cody Pony Express Meigs County Pol. Adv Church News of Athens Hotel Nelsonville Scott N, Ford Union Trust Bidg Citizens National Bank Federal Deposit Castelli Teber Kris Kringle Kananga Silver Bridge Meigs Charles Starrett Smiley Burnette Laraine Day Robert Ryan Joel McCrea Ellen Drew Dean Stockwell Alan Hale Temple Middleport Zane Grey Tim Holt Ritz Brothers Richard Powers Judy Clark Roy Barcroft SUN, Mon William Holden Gloria Swanson Bendvue Pomeroy Sons OF Becky
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