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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

7

Loyal Pals class hosts October meeting at Church of Christ

Mrs. Joe Young Sr. presided as Loyal Pals gathered in the church parlor for a devotional led by Mrs. Robert McElhinney with Mrs. Alice Ieenhour on piano. Members brought peace project packages and welcomed new member Mrs. Edgar Pratt. Halloween-themed refreshments by Mrs. Ralph Pratt and Mrs. Christine Hoestrasser complemented the decor.

Middleport Joe Young Sr Loyal Pals Church of Christ Robert McElhinney Alice Ieenhour Edgar Pratt Ralph Pratt Christine Hoestrasser Guy Reynolds Sidney Russell

Middleport Garden Club Leader Heads Local Event

Mrs. Walter Harris, president of the Middleport Garden Club, oversaw a community gathering and coordinated exhibits, talks, and plant displays. The event showcased local horticulture and drew residents from the town and surrounding area.

Middleport Walter Harris Middleport Garden Club

Amateur Gardeners Club Meeting Highlights Fall Arrangements

The Amateur Gardeners Club met at Mrs. M. L. French home on Monday evening. Members displayed fall flower arrangements while Mrs. Rodney Downing spoke on What Makes an Arrangement. Three club members served as judges. Blue ribbon winners included Mrs. Garen Stansbury and Mrs. A. A. Dillard. White ribbons went to Mrs. Max Roller, Mrs. Walter Harris, and Mrs. C. M. Hennessy.

M. L. French Rodney Downing Downing Amateur Gardeners Club Robert Coats Walter B. Harris A. J. Strauss Harris Edward French

Friends Night Ties CES Chapters in Marietta Gathering

More than 350 members from 18 District 25 chapters attended a Friends Night hosted by the Marietta CES. Evangeline Chapter 172 members joined in the ritual with Adah and chaplain roles filled by several chapter members. A reception followed for Eva Foulk, newly elected Manitoba representative in Ohio.

Middleport Marietta CES Evangeline Walter Bunce Charles Murray Zella Cross Evelyn Lewis Lillian Steiff District 25 Edward E. Jones Pomeroy Adah Robert McKelvey Racine Zelia Cross Eva Foulk Manitoba Ohio

Birthday surprise for Mrs. Donahue in London Ohio

Mrs. Mary Donahue of London Ohio was honored with a family party for her first birthday at her daughter Mrs. Sanford Thomas home. A decorated cake and gifts were presented. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and children Mary Louise Buddy Polly and David Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart and children.

Middleport Mary Donahue London Ohio Sanford Thomas Donahue Thomas Mary Louise Buddy Polly David Charles Stewart

Local families listed for event in Iberia and London

Miriam and Charles join Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart of Iberia Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Haskins and son Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Pfarr Sr and Jr with daughter Sandra Mr. and Mrs. John Folan and children Denna and Karen of London are named in a community notice.

Miriam Charles Robert Stewart Iberia Ohio Blaine Haskins Weldon Pfarr Sr Weldon Pfarr Jr Sandra John Folan Denna Karen London

Picnic honors First Baptist Junior Classes at Roadside Park

The three Junior Classes of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a Saturday picnic at Roadside Park hosted by teachers led by Mrs. Leo Russell. Assisting in refreshments were Miss Virginia Mayes and Miss Dorothy Chase. Attendees included Jacqueline Rice Joe Rice Bob Hayes Eddie Kitchen Gene Hayes Linda Beaver Betty Kloes Marilyn Miller Bob McKinney Jimmy Van Cooney Ronnie Fultz Gary Waynce Gail Stumbo and Milton Wayne.

Middleport First Baptist Church Leo Russell Virginia Mayes Dorothy Chase Jacqueline Rice Joe Rice Bob Hayes Eddie Kitchen Gene Hayes Linda Beaver Betty Kloes Marilyn Miller Bob McKinney Jimmy van Cooney Ronnie Fultz Gary Waynce Gail Stumbo Milton Wayand

Hood celebrants mark Johnny Hood second birthday

Middleport notes the family celebration for Johnny Hood on his second birthday. Neighbors and his parents Mr and Mrs Milton Hood shared in a cake and ice cream party held Sunday with neighborhood playmates in attendance.

Middleport Johnny Hood Milton Hood

PM Club Meeting Set At Mrs Bradford Home

Middleport residents learn the PM club will convene Thursday evening at Mrs Wallace Bradford residence with Mrs James Pullen helping as hostess.

Middleport Wallace Bradford James Pullen

Potluck Supper for Pythian Sisters at Woodmen's Hall

Twenty five Pythian Sisters attended a potluck supper at Woodmen's Hall Tuesday. Mrs Griff Russell presided in Mrs Peter Stace's absence. Mrs C P Gallagher reported on the Cincinnati convention. Members will begin a quilt project soon at Mrs Stace's home.

Middleport Pythian Sisters Woodmen’s Hall Griff Russell Peter Stace C. P. Gallagher Cincinnati

Local residents and visitors share community notes and travels

A long list of neighbors and guests appears, noting moves to the Bunce property, visits by Miss Allie Mauck, Ohio football game attendance, family stays in Columbus, Fremont, Akron, Parkersburg, and Charleston. Also mentions fixtures at various offices, vacations, and transfers. Title office receipts show June totals: nation $353.90 and state $159.15.

Ray Blosser Bunce Gravel Hill William Hobstetter David Ohlinger Hobstetter Earl Mauck Gallipolis Allie Mauck William Bradford Lawrence Bradford Columbus Russell Balsiter Fremont Burr Forrest Vesta McCoy C F. Hawkins Emmett Cray John Kelly Akron Marion Allensworth Becky Charleston Downing Roush New York New York Central. Wallace Amberger Point Pleasant Vic Hannahs I. E. Miller Donna Lisle Syracuse al Russell Cressa Webb Cleveland Alex Corra Cindy Sharon Weekly Parkersburg Emmett Young Edith Leola Oscar Marrical Cecil Bradbury F. R. Lallance Maurice Walker Water Company Norman Bartiaux Toledo William Wyatt George Pfann Clarence Root Michael Bart Chillicothe Mary Root Minnie Slack J. Rhodes Veterans Administration C. J. Bartlett Nelsonville Earl Lama W. T. Cook The Presbyterian Church Kathryn Poindexter C. B. Weise Roy Lansbury E. S. Schaaf Athens R. C. Meadows Carroll Meadows Howard Byer James Lewis H. C. Fowler Marysville Cecil Grogan C. H. Wise, Sr Taylor Grogan Howard Dailey Carl Brannon Huntington Mary Donahue Sanford London Title Office Pomeroy Virgil V. Brown

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