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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1955

Page

2

Marriage of Barbara Ann and Elbert Fritzpatrick

Barbara Ann Hayman wed Elbert Fritzpatrick in a Nov 10 ceremony at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Elden R. Blake. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hayman Reedsville Route 1. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritzpatrick of Kermit. The Warne couple will reside at 74 S Ogden Ave Columbus. Christian Women’s Fellowship met at Tuppers Plains Church with Mrs. Mabel Kim presiding and readings by Mrs. Kim Mrs. Buckley and Mr. Cole. New member Mrs. Millie Cole welcomed at Miss Dorothy Long’s home. Plans for the Christmas dinner Dec 16 at Hotel Martin Coffee Shop were announced. A 50-cent gift exchange was planned and the wonder box from Mrs. John Smith awarded to Mrs. Ben Buck. Refreshments followed.

Pomeroy Barbara Ann Elbert Fritzpatrick Elden R. Blake Fritzpatrick Guy Hayman Reedsville Ewer Rd Fritzpatrick Kermit Warne S. Ogden Ave Columbus Christian Women's Fellowship of the Tuppers Plains Dorothy Long Myrtle Long W. R. Davis Hotel Martin John Smith Ben Buck

Pomeroy Play Sees Mrs Davis Present “A Home Away from Home”

Mrs J Davis presented the piece titled A Home Away from Home, delivering the program during a community gathering in Pomeroy. The event showcased local talent and drew attendees from surrounding areas.

Pomeroy J. 8. Davis

S. E. Williams Dies at Home

Middleport resident S. E. Williams dies after ill health at his daughter's home. He was a former tinmith and machinist for the New York Central Railroad at Hobson, retired in 1942, and was a member of the Apple Grove Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Anna Gragan Williams and a daughter. Funeral notices will follow.

Middleport Dan C. Hartinger Letart Falls New York Central RR Hobson Williams Anna Gragan Williams Matthew and Elizabeth Watson Williams Apple Grove

Knight Heads JCC Project For Needy

POMEROY Bill Knight named general chairman of the fourth annual Christmas Under the Jaycees program. The drive partners with teens and local volunteers to gather food and money for the needy and to sponsor home decoration contests. A Jaycees headquarters serves as collection point and workshop each year. A Jaycees dance at the junior high school auditorium drew several hundred residents with Hal McIntyre providing music. Thomas Crow Jr. was chair for the event.

Pomeroy Bill Knight Jaycees Aeteen Armours Hal McIntyre Thomas Crow, Jr

Thanksgiving program at Whitman High includes choir renditions

Sophomores presented a school Thanksgiving program with songs by Kennedy Murray Struble Imboden Carl and Hysell. Anna Murray led Whitman’s reading of Joy a Kennedy and the closing anthem Come Ye Faithful People Come. Teaford gave a Thanksgiving Prayer as Wanda Jewell performed a Charleston routine.

Joy —_ a Kennedy Ann Icenhower Ana Murray Janet Struble Imboden Eva Carl Joe Kennedy S. T. Johnston Milton Lambert Roger Hysell Whitman Anna Murray Mrs. Teaford Wanda Jewell Jack Follrod Roger Grindley Marcia Grueser

Christmas drive aids Meigs County Children's Home

The Willing Workers Class of the Enterprise EUB Church met Thursday evening to organize a project supporting the Meigs County Children's Home. Members planned collection efforts and coordinated with local volunteers to provide gifts and essentials for the children.

Pomeroy Meigs County Enterprise Eub Church

Christmas Program Set By Pomeroy PTA

The Pomeroy PTA announced a Christmas program for all grades to be held at 11 p.m. on December 22. Mrs Tracy Jr led the meeting with Mrs Run in charge and a committee including Mrs Daniel E Thompson and Mrs Elza Gilmore Jr named to organize the event.

Pomeroy Su Run Pta Tracy, Jr Daniel. E. Thompson Elza Gilmore, Jr George Kissling George Harris Omas Crew, Jr

Local Meeting Discusses Fountain Purchase and Committees

Mrs Edward Baer and other members named to a committee to gather information on a water fountain. Attendance banner for the second grade chosen, with distribution by Mrs Chester Knight. Several church social events and menu, decoration, and hosting duties assigned to listed members.

Edward Baer Charles Gibbs William Atkins W. R. Shasteen Chester Knight Frank Rinehart Walter Hamm Charles Swatzer Williard Norbert Gilbert Mees Truman Russell

First Baptist Church Plans Christmas Dinner Event

The One Way One Class of the First Baptist Church met Thursday evening with Mrs. J. H. Stephenson as hostess and Mrs. Loraine Sterrett assisting. They discussed plans for their annual Christmas dinner and party.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Sets Auction Items

The Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the post home. Members are to bring articles for an auction sale to be held.

Pomfroy Drew Webster American Legion Post

Yule Dinner Planned by Third Friday Club

The Third Friday Club met at Mrs. Addie Grueser to plan a Yule dinner for December 16 at the home of Mrs. Ben Neutzling. Mrs. Henry Reibel chaired the meeting and 12 members attended. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Bentz Wolfe Mrs. Reibel Mrs. Ernest Rhodes and Miss Kate Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Ben Neutzling Addie Grueser Mms Henry Reibel Bentz Wolfe Reibel Ernest Rhodes Kate Ebersbach

Card Club Hosts Friendly Friday Evening

Mrs. Bernice Darst entertained the Twin City Card Club Friday with a 500 game. Prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Dill Mrs. Paul Grueser and Mrs. C P Gallagher. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Wickham and Miss Lena Grueser. A Christmas dinner was planned with Mrs Rollin Beards and Mrs. Paul Grueser.

Pomeroy Elmer Wickham Lena Grueser Bernice Darst Twin City Card Club Glenn Dill Paul Grueser C. P. Gallagher Rollin Beards

Charge of Arrangements Noted At Funeral

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Darst following the funeral arrangements.

Letart Falls PTA Names New Year Chairmen

The Letart Falls PTA held its November meeting at the school naming chairmen for new year. President Kathryn Crow leads, with Mabel Roush, Eileen Buck, Florence Circle, Betty Roush, Don Nease, Chlorus Grimm, Wayne Circle, Margaret Gloeckner and Esther Sylvester in key posts. The group thanked contributors to the Big Bend Minstrel, reported over 510 dollars profit share, and planned Christmas and turkey dinners for students and classes.

Pomeroy Letart Falls Pta Kathryn Crow Mabel Roush Eileen Buck Florence Circle Betty Roush Don_ Nease Chlorus Grimm Wayne Circle Margaret Gloeckner Esther Sylvester Bob Hoeflich Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Crow Erma Hill Wavne

Local welfare staff attend state conference

Pomeroy personals include Mrs Mildred Fowler and Mrs Gaynelle Wise from the Division of Aid for the Aged office along with Miss Harrie Marie Smith Mrs Grace Joachim and Mrs Georgia Williamson from the Meigs Welfare Department at the annual state welfare conference last week.

Mildred Fowler Gaynelle Wise Division of Aid For the Aged Office Harrie Marie Smith Grace Joachim Georgia Williamson Meigs Welfare Department

Messiah To Be Sung By Tri County Chorus

A tri county chorus rehearses Handel's Messiah under Mrs. Alice Nease. Performances are scheduled for December 11 at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church and December 18 at the Federated Church in Pomeroy. Next rehearsal is at 2 p.m. at Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Transportation help available through Mrs. Nease or organist Mrs. Ben Neutz ae.

Pomeroy Tri-County Federated Church Alice Nease Theresbyterian Church Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Nease Ben Neutzae

Gospel Gift Shop To Open Wednesday

The Gospelift Shop will open Wednesday in the Salvation Army room at 352 N Second Ave Middleport. Operated by the Rev and Mrs Jack Shaw of Pomeroy the shop offers Bibles Testaments wall plaques and other religious material from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Middleport Salvation Army Second Ave Gospelift Jack Shaw Pomeroy Apt Glenna Rummel Army

Eastern Local Band Boosters Set Meeting at Chester High

Ches ter and Tuppers Plains based Eastern Local School District Band Boosters will meet next Monday evening November 28 at Chester High School. Band director H Bernard Krinkle announced the plan today.

Pomeroy Chester Tuppers Plains Chester High School H. Bernard Krinkle

Racine Grange 2606 Plans Regular Session and Dinner

Racine Grange 2606 will hold a regular session at 8 pm on Wednesday. The group will also hold its annual Thanksgiving dinner during the event.

Pomeroy — Racine Grange 2606

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