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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1952

Page

5

Pomeroy Junior High School Re-Roofing Bids Opened

Bids to be submitted to the state department of education for approval of funds. Lowest bid came from W F Shawver and Sons Co at 6166 with other bids ranging to 9108.41 from Charles H Hagan Co along with Theodore C Johnson Co Connelly Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Wilcoxen Gatch and Stanley Newman. State funds' availability uncertain could affect project completion to stop roof leaks in auditorium area.

Pomeroy State Department of Education Pomeroy Board of Education W. A. Smith Smith State Department W. F. Shawver and Sons Co Charleston W.va Charles H. Hagan Co Huntington Theodore C. Johnson Co Logan Connelly Roofing and Sheet Metal Works Co Wilcoxen Gatch Co Stanley Newman Portsmouth

Wise Services Held Tuesday for Mrs. Charles Wise Sr

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Wise Sr. were conducted Tuesday with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter presiding at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home. Hymns The Old Rugged Cross In the Garden and God Be With You Til We Meet Again were sung. Pallbearers named, floral duties handled by Busy Bee Class and Pythian Sisters. Attendees included the McCormicks and Settle families from multiple towns including St Albans Cedar Grove and Columbus.

Middleport Tom Riley Walter Harris Clarence McCarley R. E. Smith F. J. Leifheit Griff Thompson First Baptist Church Pythian B. Y. McCormick David McCormick B. Y. McCormick, Jr John Cunningham Ralph Love St. Albans Roy Davidson Meigs General Hospital Gordon Harris Nicky Jimmy Columbus C. M. Hennesys Robert Harrises Walter Athey Homer A. Small E. M. Martindell Chesapeake Athens William Athey Ryger Charles Stobart Kristin Toledo Elmer Rupp

Meigs County Land Transfers Report

Meigs County records show multiple property transfers. Thomas Russell Runyan and Olive Runyan sell in Middleport. Rodney Downing and Katharine Downing buy into Joseph Young Jr and Rowena Young in Middleport.

Meigs County Thomas Russell Runyan Olive Runyan Rodney Downing Middleport Katharine Downing Joseph Young, Jr Rowena E. Young Chloe Potts Clarence Potts Luther Coleman Pearl Coleman Salisbury Township Toy L. Cain Frank A. Cain Weber C. Theobald Susan M. Theobald Rutland Henry A. Butler Earl L. Clark Clara K. Clark Orange Township Wollie D. Cann Maxine B. Cann Olive Township Charles E. Larkins Wanda L. Larkins Ray Riggs Giles Hysell Bessie Hysell E. R. Hollon Shirlie Hollon Chester Township Margaret Mae Price William J. Price Walter A. Zwill Gilbert M. Zwilling Pomeroy

Thanksgiving assembly held at Middleport High School

A special Thanksgiving assembly was held at Middleport High School today at noon. Miss Susan Park, the home room teacher, led the program featuring Thanksgiving scripture and music.

Middleport Middleport High School Susan Park

Loyal Berean Class Holds Meeting at Church of Christ

Mrs. Marvin Kelly and Mrs. Claude Ashley led the Loyal Berean Class in a church gathering with devotional by Mrs. Kelly and a prayer by Pastor Wert Dean. Thanksgiving theme noted. Christmas dinner plans announced for Dec 23 with committees listed.

Middleport Marvin Kelly Claude Ashley 0. E McKinley Church of Christ Wert Dean Kelly Dean Walter Bunce Homer Rice Clarence Cline G. F. Bailey Edgar Allensworth O. E. McKinley George Childs George Meinhart Roedel Steffy

Methodist Men Meet at Heath Church in Middleport

Heath Church hosts Methodist Men with president Harold Wood gerd in charge. William Graham of St. Albans WV leads devotional on The Lord’s Prayer and its social aspects. Discussion covers welcoming new families, church decorations, and future funding. pumpkin pie and coffee served afterward.

Middleport Heath Church Harold Woodgerd William Graham St. Albans W. Va Graham New York Central Railroad Hobson

Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Russell and Sidney Russell

A family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roush on Lincoln Street celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Roush's mother Mrs. Maida Russell and her brother Mayor Sidney T. Russell. Guests included Karl Kloes and children Sidney Betty Raymond John Ruth, Myrna Russell, and Roland Koontz with Bruce and Judy, longtime neighbors now in Marietta.

Middleport Alfred Roush Lincoln St Roush Maida Russell Sidney T. Russell Karl Kloes Sidney Betty Raymond John Ruth S. Second Ave Sidney Russell Myrna Roland Koontz Bruce Judy the Roushes Marietta

Love Joy Circle meets at Diles home in Middeport

The Love Joy Circle of First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. L D Diles on Monday evening with Mrs John Kauff assisting. Miss Sylvia McMaster led meditation and prayer while Mrs A R Pullen conducted the devotional. A note from Ulah Patterson thanked the circle for prayers and the group planned Christmas boxes and baskets. Members reported making 22 calls to ill persons. A dessert was served.

Middeport First Baptist Church L. D. Diles John Kauff Sylvia McMaster A. R. Pullen Ulah Patterson Campbell Christian Center Middleport Circle

Missionary Society Holds Devotional and Plans Charities

Mrs William Bradford led the Samantha Bradford Missionary Society of the Church of Christ at Mrs R B Laughead home. The topic was A Clear Vision Ahead. The group agreed to send Christmas gifts to Athens State Hospital and collect candy for the Emily Flynn Home in Marion Indiana. One guest attended, Mrs Della Carnahan.

Middleport William Bradford Samantha Bradford

Local Social Guests Share Sunday Visit

Mrs. F. E. Drummond and L. Lloyd with son hosted guests Sunday. Fol lowing were Misa Frieda Faehnle and her mother Mrs Albert Faehnle, Mr and Mrs Davi Jr and Lawrence Davidson of the area.

F. E. Drummond L. Lloyd and Son Misa Frieda Faehnle Albert Faehnle Davi Jr Lawrence Davidson

Polio Victim Don Young to Return Home for Holiday

Pomeroy High School senior and football captain Don Young, recently afflicted with polio, was planned to be brought home from Children's Hospital in Columbus for Thanksgiving. He would attend the Pomeroy-Middleport game, traveling with Herbert Boney, and expected discharge by December if progress continues.

Pomeroy Don Young Pomeroy High School Children’s Hospital Columbus Don Pomeroy-Middleport Herbert Boney Young Victor Young E. Main Street

Settlement Reached in 2500 Damage Suit

A Meigs County jury in the 25000 damage case of Mrs Ruth Circle vs Ralph Neigler dismissed after court announced a 2500 out of court settlement. Judge Emmett W Peoples noted witnesses had testified and the agreement was reached as defense witnesses were ready to testify.

Peoples Circle Neigler Charles Russell R. E. Boice Oscar Whitlock Selah Weatherby Floyd Cummins Hazel Cummins Virgil V. Brown

Pomeroy High Pep Rally Tonight in Upper Lot

A pre Thanksgiving pep rally for Pomeroy High School students will be held at 7 p.m. in the upper parking lot. Ted Scott leads the varsity group sponsoring the event with the marching band, coach, team members, and cheerleaders present.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Ted Scott Jane Jordan Mary Hood Janet Heines Donna Pemsley

Thanksgiving Service Planned at Graham Station Church

Hartford notices a Thanksgiving service at Graham Station Methodist Church scheduled Thursday at 10 a.m. The event invites community members to attend and join in the observance.

Hartford Graham Station Methodist Church

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