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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1955

Page

2

Christmas Drive Programs Keep Middleport Church Busy

Middleport church groups led TB Christmas Drive activities with Sunday school rallies youth events and special programs. Church of Christ ministers from the county gathered in Rutland for a homecoming as the 17 voice junior choir from Middleport sang in their church under Mrs Allensworth. Woodgerd named TB drive head and spoke on health department and hospital work supported by the national association.

Middleport Church of Christ Rutland Fred Gardner Midreport Daniel Teeter Glouster Edgar Allensworth Wiley Ang Mra Chester Erwin Unior Hig Am Mra Allensworth Jennifer Lohse Judy Butcher Heath” Methodist Church Ernest Covert Woodgerd Church Chambers Meigs County Brotherhood of Railroad Heath Chest Methodist Church PTA Woodgerd National Association

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Gypsy Party and Weddings

The Pomeroy social column details a Beta Sigma Phi Gypsy themed party with members and guests at a bonfire near the DAV parking lot and at multiple homes including Ed Baer Martha Williams Louise Thompson. It notes Elizabeth Ann Smith's engagement to Ralph Russell and a Harrisonville Church wedding planned for Oct 16, plus PTA safety talk, a Halloween party at Bedford School, and local visits by Airman Roger Davidson and Harold Stassen speaking engagements in Columbus.

Beta Sigma Phi DAV Ed. Baer Martha Williams Bete Dread Louise Thompson I Pel Shirley Wippel Charlene 1Ikea Lena Mitch Laurence Smith Rutland Elizabeth Ann Ralph Russell B. Russell Dexter Harrisonville Chur Zion Tom Wyatt South Columbus Russell

Golden Anniversary Observed by Darsts

A golden anniversary observance was held with a ceremony conducted by the Rev. Breckner, pastor of the Methodist Church. The event followed prayer and a family gathering, marking a notable milestone for the couple.

Darsts Breckner Methodist Church

Emergency Squad Called for Firemen After False Alarm

Firemen were summoned at 2:47 Sunday after a groping effort near W Main St Pom eroy. The call turned out to be a misread alarm. A Golden wedding and 75 guests marked the Darst anniversary at the Darst home on Russet Street with chrysanthemums roses and other flowers from relatives.

Feer Stewart Morris W. Main St. Pomeroy Overionke Arnona Onion Darsta Darst Russetl Street Mra Paul Davin Dawid Darst Jr Mire Robert Darst Ake Sara Dobbe Middleport Chris New York Centra Spe Columbus '& Southern” Oniacti Company Village Cout Frix Ear Watien ‘Attain Pil Dee Keants

Deacon Emeritus Named at Mid Gieport Church of Christ

Pearl Graves elected deacon emeritus at Mid Gieport Church of Christ meeting. Graves, retired New York Central Railroad painter, cited for long service though health limited activity. Charles F Burr named administrator of William C Burn estate in Meigs County Probate Court. Anna Ashworth will admitted to probate. local notices mention Rotary Dinner policy study and 7230 Heath Methodic Church meeting with WSCR participation.

Mid Gieport’ Church of Christ Pearl Graves Graves New, York Central Railroad Hobson Shops Leahy Rotary Middleport Alt Berton Heath Charen Smernon WSCR Cheres Mra Jones

TA Plans Executive Meeting in Middleport Point Teachers Associ

The Middleport Point Teacher Association prepares for an executive meeting Monday night led by Supt Le W. McComas. Discussion will cover the annual membership drive as heavy rainfall and a typhoon lash northern Japan, sinking 11 fishing boats and damaging farmland and homes.

Middleport Point le W. McComas Japan

Meigs County Marriage License Recorded

John A. Jeffers aged 20 and Roberta Rene Hysell aged 19 of Milford Street Richland Virginia and Helen Bolin aged 19 of Roy Route 3 are listed in Meigs County marriage records.

Meigs County John A. Jeffers Robertarene Hysell Milford Street Richland Helen Bolin Roy

Driver Wilson Wins Feature at weekly stock car race

Wilson of Pomeroy captured the 40 lap feature trophy race at the weekly stock event. Leo Saunders of Greasy Ridge and Jackie Nickles of Oak Hill finished second and third. Elvin Lexy of Point Pleasant won the slow class first place trophy, with Bob Russell and Guy Hysell also placing. Hysell won the inner and Legg and Glen Homer topped the slow heat. Races will continue Sundays weather permitting.

Rumemore Wilson Pomeroy Cavan Leo Saunders Greasy Ridge Jackie Nickles Oak Hill Elvin Lexy Point Pheasant W. Va Hile Bob Russel Guy Hysell Pom Wellaton Nicklen Saunders Hysell Legg Glen ¢ Homer Pome

Meigs Band Cornet Solo Star at OSU Halftime Show

Meigs High School junior Darst first cornet soloist at the Ohio State University marching band show on Saturday. He performed a solo in a siesta themed sequence titled Esternila watched by his parents Mr and Mrs David Darst Jr and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Dana Hamilton.

Riddleport Falling Star Ohio State Walliam ‘Darst David Darst, Jr Darst Esternila the Sands Dana Hamilton

Special Music Set At United Methodist Church Pomroy

Evangelistic services this week at United Methodist Church feature a special music program led by pastor Rev J Leslie Kunze. Performers include the Kunzes in a duet with Mrs Beulah White and Mrs Paul Haptonstall, vocal soloist Mrs Robert Linter, and Joy Smith from Pomroy, with other Middleport and Rutland participants.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church J. Leslie Kunze

Men of Heath Church Send Card to Coats in Hospital

A group from Heath Methodist Church Men’s Class sent about 101 words and messages to Robert Coats in Holzer Hospital along with a potted plant. Coats of Rawlings Coats undertaking firm is a civic leader and active in Heath Church and is unable to sit up for several weeks.

Aiddleport Robert Coats Holzer Hospital Heath Methodist Church Whoalso Coats Rawlings-Coats Undertaking Firm Heath Church Is. Con

Band Booster rummage sale earns over midpoint

Weekend rummage sale run by the Band Booster saw profits topping one hundred dollars amid damp weather. Rain on Friday reduced attendance though volunteers expected to finalize article sales today.

Uddurrurt—S Dna Reeds Blake

Circle Folk Named For Big Bend Minstrel Circle

The second annual Big Bend minstrel to be staged in Middic ort Racine and Pomeroy on November 1 2 and 3 was selected at a Pomeroy High rehearsal. Cast includes Linda Spencer Rita Scholl Lonemary Seller with John Teaford Danny Thompson Bill Clark Harold Brown and Chorus Grieum as Dierlocutress. A banjo will be played by Bill Clark and vocal numbers feature Kathryn Crow Norman Chapman Tommy Reuter Bob Hoeflich and others from last year's cast. A high brown dancing chorus was chosen and a vocal trio joins the show. New costumes and stage settings are under construction with proceeds supporting Letart Falls PTA and Central School PTA debts.

Fuminux Carole Person Big Bend Middicort Racine Pomeroy Linda Basnet Tudy” Spencer Rita Scholl Lonemary Seller John” Teaford Danny Thompson Bill Clark Harold Brown Chorus Grieum Bil Clark Mex Kathryn Crow High Brown Norman Chapman Tommy Reuter Bob Hoeflich End ‘En Bil Childs James Tarnahan Joinneu Oy Catharies Hayes Curly Wiles Lila Sue Terrell Huth Horn Ovina Ion Stark Mary London Vic Brown Comen Doreen Carolyn Ey. Norris Ferm Norrs Gieis Olio Aso Fact Sheiba Hil Janice Webb Evelyn Cummins Peace Letart Falls PTA Central School Pta

Middleport Social Notes and Church Activities Highlight October Rally

Middleport notes record a meeting of the 7SCS in Chester with quilting and fur making approved. Plans were set for Rally Day October 16 a Gay meeting with basket dinner and afternoon program. Birthdays observed eight members. hymn books funded by a $25 contribution. Visitors from Akron including Be Smith and Mr and Mrs L Sapp vacationing two weeks in Palm Beach. Local pastor Fred I Gardner to conduct chapel at Grayson College. Various social visits and attendance at Ohio State game noted, with local households hosting and traveling to the event.

Sharon Jones Ben Philion Teader L.A. Bangerter Dorey Covert E. Youth Jackson Methodist Youth Fellowship Jat Methodist Church Toca Atives Missionary Fund Mra J. A. Banegerter Kennet Murray Vera Covert Juanita Rer Edward Lay McComas MeComas Marx Crary Davin Senet Commission On Isa Byterian Church Westminster Gere Salty Climare Sandal Grimm Lynn Buchanan Julia Probasco Ohio Columbus Miss Probasco Mas Cimore Miss Grimm Interdenominational Youth Council Julie Probasco Juanita’ Hawkine Pauline Zirkle Neil Gail Malden Neilsonville Gail Mise Buchanan Miss Gilmore Mise Grimm Juanita Hawking Judson White Paul” Hapton I Howard E. Ruppelt Paul Hapton Ian Chester Alley Jeffers Middleport Personali Mts Smith Akron J. K. Smith L. Sapp Palm Beach Fin Sapp Firestone Bank Myles McIntosh Holzer Hospital Fred I. Gardner Middleport Church of Christ Grayson Christian College Grayson Varry Gaskill Etta Gaskill Zanesville Darst Ada Davis Maris Price Coalton David Davis David Owen David Darst Ohio State Bart Warnke John Parsons Joan Gilmore Pome |Oy

Band Boosters Name Groups Pomeroy

Band Boosters announced the formation of groups for the coming year led by Mrs. William Kennedy. Members include Mrs. D. F. Robeson, Mrs. Joseph Raub, Mrs. Har aia Eherabech, Mrs. Williams Strauss, and others. They plan to purchase three new instruments and plumes and allocate 232 dollars to an information fund.

Pomeroy . Com William Kennedy D. F. Robeson Joseph Raub Haraia Eherabech Willams Strauss Philip Meier Hugh Beards Cart Moor Erving Informs Ai Iform

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