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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1947
Page
7
The Waltonian Chorus of Logan will perform in Federated Church on Thursday at 8 p.m. A program includes solos and hymns such as The Old Refrain by Fritz Kreisler Ave Maria Morning and Just a Little Love with performers listed.
In Pomeroy the contesting of the will of the late Mary Huber was heard in probate court today. Edith Morgan Cox as next of kin would be sole heir if no will exists, but Cora Roberts testified she made a witnessed and signed will. Ruth Huber and Edith Morgan Cox named executrices.
Middleport items show church class meets at First Presbyterian with new officers and hostesses. Local residents visited, attended conventions in Pittsburgh, moved between Columbus and Streator, and family guests gathered for birthdays and outings across Middleport, Pomeroy, Evans, and Charleston.
A list of performances and arrangements featuring The Fred Waring Glee Club and various soloists and ensembles. Items include Beautiful Savior, The Lord's Prayer, Dream of Love, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, If You Were the Only Girl, This Is My Country, and more. Performers cited include Albert Blick, Walter Prather, Tom Brandt, Mrs. Poston, and The Musi cal Trust among others.
Sunday gatherings included the Slagels from Ironton with Robbin John Katharine and Virginia and the Lytles from Chillicothe with Janice and Jeff. Arthur Ebersbach Jr of Philadelphia is visiting his parents on Lasley Street. Harry Elder and daughter Judy of Columbus spent the weekend with Roy Tracy Jr. They also called on Jack Amsbury in Huntington.
Word comes that Mrs. Sophia Reuter Heslop has suffered a stroke with serious condition. She is a former Pomeroy resident and the sister of George Reuters, formerly of Pomeroy and now living in Akron.
Members of the Church of Christ and Sunday School are invited to a reception for the new pastor C E Shephard and his family. The event will be held at the church on Thursday at 7:30 PM. Committee chair Mrs Edgar Allensworth leads a team including Mrs Arthur Skinner and many other members.
The Couples Club held a wiener roast at Roadside Park on Tuesday night. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew, Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan, and Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson Jr.
Mr and Mrs Jack Bechtel hosted a spaghetti supper at their home on N Second Ave Friday night for Mrs Bechtel s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Haptonstall Mr and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew Mrs Lillian Stieff and William Michael.
Mr and Mrs J W Walker of Cedar Grove West Virginia have begun a three year term in Haiti as missionaries. Mrs Walker formerly Lucille Settle is a niece of Mrs Charles Wise of N Second Ave.
Ohio and West Virginia relatives gathered Sunday for a family reunion at Middleport Road side Park. Attendees included George and Lillian Greenlee, Irene and Mary Agnes Sayre, Gerald and Ernest Sayre of Arbuckle W Va, Asa Condee Gallipolis, Herman Condees Nora Carol, T J Cleek Point Pleasant, Wirt Spurlock Mace Greenlee Barbara Spurlock Charleston, Janet Cossin James Rairden Leon, Will Greenlee William Bennett Nat W Va.
Mr and Mrs Myrle Griffin entertained at dinner Sunday honoring their son Robert s 11th birthday anniversary. Mrs John Shanks recovering after surgery in St Joseph s Hospital Parkersburg. Melba Morrison of San Francisco and others arrived to visit during Mrs A M Morrison illness. Doris Walden appears among returning visitors and family.
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