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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1952

Page

7

Parade Set for November 29 to Open Holiday Season

Middleport merchants plan a joint season merchandising program with a parade on Saturday November 29 led by Santa Claus. The Middleport Merchants Association committee announced participating merchants and bands floats and features for the event.

Middleport Pomeroy Middleport Merchants’ Association Smuth’s Santa Claus Calvin Reichman Lionel Boggs Cash Bahr Cucklers Meigs Grocery Baker Furniture Quality Print Shop Hysell Furniture Roush Shoe

Armistice Day Motion Passed by Drew Webster Post 39

J M Thornton moved to commemorate Armistice Day in 1953 at Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion. Post commander Frank Cheesebrew presided as Thornton also spoke on Armistice Day. A showing of The Willow Run Story is planned for December 1.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion J. M. Thornton Frank Cheesebrew Willow Run

Middleport Grid Banquet Tickets Distributed

Tickets for the annual Middleport football banquet were distributed after a Middleport Athletic Association meeting at Middleport High School. Fritz Howell, AP sports editor from Columbus, will be the speaker. Coaches David Winefordner and Charles Stanley and the football squad will be honored.

Middleport Middleport High School Middleport Athletic Association Fritz Howell Columbus Associated Press David Winefordner Charles Stanley Middleport Rotary Club The Athletic Association Forrest Bachtel

Fathers of Pomeroy School Officials Die

Two Pomeroy High School administrators mourn deaths in their families. Albert O. Smith aged 75, father of W A Smith Pomeroy superintendent, died in Cleveland. Clarence R White, father of Jess White Pomeroy High School principal, died in Nelsonville. Funeral services held in both cities.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Albert O. Smith W. A. Smith Cleveland Clarence R. White Jess White Nelsonville

Pastor Skeen speaks at Middleport High School assembly

The Reverend David Skeen of Trinity Methodist Church spoke during the Wednesday assembly at Middleport High School. He assists with the Ohio Evangelistic Mission at Heath Church this week. Marlene Taylor accompanied the group with Lois Cecil leading the singing.

MHS Assembly Middleport David Skeen Trinity Methodist Church Gilead Middleport High School Skeen Ohio Heath Church Marlene Taylor Lois Cecil

Driver Fined in Court of Mayor Pomeroy

In Mayor Delmar A. Canaday's court on Wednesday Virgil Harless of Vinton Route 1 received a $100 fine plus costs for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Okey Riser of Racine was fined $25 and costs on an intoxication charge with Patrolman William Lehew as arresting officer in both cases.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Virgil Harless Vinton Okey Riser Racine William Lehew

Van Damaged in Union Avenue Crash

Patrolman Jed Webster reports a moving van struck four trees on Union Avenue about 12 55 am Wednesday morning. The van body was demolished on the right side. damages were estimated at 700 dollars with no charges filed in the accident.

Union Pomeroy Union Avenue Jed Webster Webster Acci Deni

The Stars Say For Tomorrow On Birthdays Lovers Inspire

The column notes a pleasant outlook for birthdays under Venus, romance, and home life. It cites the Yeomen Guard as the oldest regiment linked to the birthday message, with a history exceeding 450 years and tied to the king's safety in St James Palace.

James Palgoddess

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