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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1947
Page
7
Leo L. Vaughan, service director of Meigs County for 23 months, will resign effective November 30 to accept a new position at Pomeroy.
The Rev. Robert Hegnauer, Federated Church pastor, will deliver the Thanksgiving message to Pomeroy church congregations at 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Church. Music will be provided by the Christian Church. Vaughan served in Field Artillery, overseas 22 months, homemaker, and member of multiple local orders. Henry Scarberry of Middleport was appointed to fill a Meigs County War Veterans relief vacancy.
Irene McDowell of New York spoke to the Woman's Association at First Presbyterian Church in Middleport. A Christmas party fundraiser and county infirmary wards gifts were planned, with a $10 bond vote for the 41st annual Christmas Seal sale. Officers for 1948 were named and Group 3 met at Mrs. Stace’s home.
A long list records individuals and spouses from Chester Parkersburg Dexter Pomeroy Ravenswood and Middleport with ages ranging from 18 to 64 in a series of marriage license notices. Names include Thomas Grandy and Ethel Myers. Wilbert Reed and Ruth Jesse. Charles Shirley and Beulah Scarberry among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Rus sell T. Smith Jr. of Parkersburg announce the birth of a daughter, Sharon Marie, on November 23 at Camden Clark Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gainer of Union Ave and Mr. and Mrs. Russell T. Smith, Sr. of Parkersburg.
The Ohio Valley Grange will hold election of officers Friday. Refreshments will be served and all women attending are asked to take pies.
Logans Earl Smathers Audrey McManaway visit William McManaway Lucille Jimm y Kaye Longstreth Ohio Norval South at William Boyd Athens Carl Smathers Jr visited Laurence Reynolds Monday Ohio Velma Evener visited her parents Jack Tinkham The Plains William Bradley Bonnie Lou Willard Coon The Plains in Columbus to see Mrs Wilbur Brakeall ill Blanche Adams Paul Madru Norval South learns of uncle Charles Wakely arriving in Arizona Ladies Club met at the school house November 14 for a benefit party with Mary Adams Helen Hart Ollie Hillyer Clarice Shields Mary Bradley Evelyn Smathers Effie Conkey Avilie Fulks Ruth Staley Susan South Betty Canter Florence Burchfield and Velma Evener attendance
National Children's Book Week was observed at the Middleport Public Library last week with a special children's table arranged by librarian Mrs E R Probst. A large globe and books from various nations formed a colorful display alongside current children's magazines and posters proclaiming Books for the World of Tomorrow.
The Pomeroy Theodorus Council Daughters of America hosted an anniversary dinner at Odd Fellow Hall on November 17 for 50 members. Tables formed an A shape with red white and blue decor and corsages. Charter members and past officers were acknowledged with small yellow vase favors. Gifted flowers were sent to patient Fanny McNamee at Holzer Hospital. An original article by Mrs. Campbell listed guests. Cora Beegle accompanied the program. Initiatory ceremonies are planned for three candidates at the December 1 meeting.
Mr and Mrs M B Iles of Logan spent Sunday with the Vance Wolfes. Mrs Hall Downhour and Mrs Melvin Wolfe with Susan visited the Wolfes on Wednesday. Clarence Patton and son Millard hunted pheasants in Findlay and saw Reid McKee. Martha Marie Dalton visited Ladonna Joy Wolfe.
Morning thanksgiving services at the Church of Christ in Middleport start at 7 am on Thanksgiving Day. The program by the church youth includes prayer, scripture, a poem, vocal duet, two talks, and closing prayer, followed by breakfast in the dining room. pastor C. E. Shepard leads. The 7 to 8 am service is open to the public.
Mrs Minnie Davis Bunce 77 wife of George Bunce Addison township died at her son Walter Bunce's home Middleport after five years invalid. survived by husband three sons three grandsons a granddaughter and a great granddaughter. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday Addison with service place to be announced. burial Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire.
Guy Morris a junior at Pomeroy High School was taken to Martz Clinic about 10 30 p m Monday with pneumonia. By Tuesday his condition was reported improved.
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