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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1955

Page

2

Ill Council Members Rock Pomeroy Election Picture

Pomeroy council faces disruption as two members and Mayor Robinson face illness and potential hospitalization. Names include Hollie Green Downie and Green, with elections looming next month. Democrats Donald Mullen and Republicans Green, Darter, Downie, Swisher, Smith, Betz vie for six village seats. incumbents Robinson Spencer and Legar seek re election.

Someroy Dayton Hompeeal T. A Pomeroy City Pomeroy Council Green Ing F._ Robinson Hollie Green Robinson Indatatea Counel Sear Donald Mullen Pomeroy Downie Darter Wayne ‘Swisher Dale Smith Roy Betzing Ralph Spencer Charles Legar

Pomeroy Society Honored at Party

Informal party in Port Yomero to view color slides honored Mary arbour of KW Va and Mrs Eloise Rowe at home of Mrs F C Ritter. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Durward Cummings Mr and Mrs Donald Collins and son Ronnie Mr and Mrs David Summings and children Rex and Janelle Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis Lucetta Price Mrs J A Siders and Mr and Mrs Ritter.

Portland Arbour KW. Va Eloise Rowe F.C. Ritter Port An Wiese Pomekoy Stephen Pamela Durward Cummings Donald Collins Ronnie David Summings Rex Janelle Robert Lewis Lucetta Price J. A. Siders Mrs. Ritter Pot

Meigs County Athletic Committee Head Named

Doddrill head of athletics appointed to lead the Meigs County Athletic Committee for the new season. Officers include Bill Phillips vice president and Donald Wolfe secretary treasurer. Meetings set for February 21 23 and 2 with county reserve tournament on the same dates. Middleport to participate and face county league winner in a final game.

Mekoy Hartsell Dodaril Schol Meigs County Athletic Committee Bill Phillips Harrisonville School Donald Wolfe Racine Treasur Pomeroy Middle-port

Legion post 128 initiates two WWII veterans in ceremony

Two men, veterans of World War II who served in the U S Navy, were initiated into the Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion on Wednesday evening. The worthy commander praised the event as part of this year’s quota of 108. Pictures of the Alcan Highway were shown and cider and doughnuts served.

Suse RT Vale Hysel Rodney Sauer Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion U.S Navy Alcan Highway

Meigs County Farm Bureau Youth Meet Wednesday

The Meigs County Farm Bureau Youth Committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Farm Bureau offices on E Main St. Members of the committee are James Carnahan Rosemary Rose Buddy Morris Nancy Shuler Jack Malloy or Kenny Frecker.

Pomeroy Meigs County Farm Bureau Fon E. Main St James Carnahan Rosemary Rose Buddy Morris Nancy Shuler Jack Malloy Kenny Frecker

Middleport Social Notes Recap of Society Activities

The Philathea Society of the Church of Christ met at Mrs L H Pratt s home and signed a congratulatory card for Mrs David Durst charter member who celebrated a wedding anniversary A report on an apple butter project was given and plans for the Homebuilders Class annual banquet were announced Eleven members and guests attended a farewell party for Gail Meiden at Mr and Mrs Leonard Pierces home with gifts given Gail will move to Nelsonville Sloppy Joes and beverages were served along with dancing and recreation for 14 guests

Xtembers Philathea Society Church of Christ L. H. Pratt David Durst Holden Edward French Pratt Otho, Watts C. E. ‘Vance F David Palmer Leo Childs Minnie Gilmore Fred Gardner C. J. Roush Walter Roush Mra Pratt Fred J. Gardne Gail Meiden Arnard Pierce S. Fourth Ave Dixie Mary Scott Carl Jean Hudson Gall Nelsonville Vastures Bernice Bowen Dwight Frost Pearl St Mi Chols UTA Frost Fred J. Gardner Frances Roush Mundreport Harold Sauer Io Beverly George Sauer Powell Leonard "Nal Maysfield John’ Nall Lake Ambarry Kenneth "Amani Huntington Wiliam Sanden Gallipoli Wine, Sr Rm Lawrence MilNoan John’ Werner Werner Telviion Richard Mand Mee Harond Sauer Ne Datta Semaisine George ‘Savers Iso Pomeroy Clara Stahl Louis Reibel

Pomeroy area church notices list multiple services

A compiled page shows Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship times across churches including Church of the Nazarene and Church of Christ with various evening services and midweek prayers. Additional notes cover church activities, YMCA youth events, and parish updates across Pomeroy and nearby towns.

Carriel Eub Church of the Nazarene Dr. C. Larimore NYPS Church of Christ Donald See~ Rers Sheistian Endeavor Lotart Falls Emmabelle F. Sopher Apple N. Myp Letart Falls Ranger Fisher Sacred Heart Father ‘Ohn ‘Turel Kingsbury Road R.biddle Dav Hall Butternut Ne Esson Antis F. A

Middleport Plans Annual Financial Drive for Scouts

Middleport committee members of Troop 245 Boy Scouts of America and executives met at the Middleport library to outline the three year drive. Irwin Scullin of Huntington stated the Boy Scout picture is brighter. committee members and officers discussed budget items totaling around 30 795 dollars for the Tri-State area and 9 870 dollars for training and awards. The national campaign starts October 18 with a kickoff breakfast for workers, with plans to be announced by Chairman Hurley. Others present included Rev C E Hoyt, Chester Erwin, Robert Mills, and Bruce Lloyd.

Midlleport Boy Ti Scouts of America Boy's Scout Middleport Irwin Scutin Huntington America C.F Bruce Loyd Gene Grats Ate Scullin Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Boy Scouty Pliner Scoute Nel Tri Tri-County Region IV Hurley C. E. Hoyt Chester Erwin Robert Mills William Scarberry N. P. Swackhammer Bruce Lloyd F. Hibbs Milton Hood Austin

Meigs County Ag Society Elects Directors Election Planned

The Meigs County Agricultural Society will elect five new directors from 1 pm to 3 pm on Oct 29 at the county commissioners office. Terms expiring include Harold Carnahan Eastman Pearl Williams Robert Pickett and Raymond Cotterill. Petitions must be filed seven days prior and signed by five society members who reside in Meigs County.

Rummaur Meigs County Agricultural Society Harold Carnahan Eastman Pearl Williams Robert Pickett Raymond Cotterill Meigs County Society Gilmore Supply W. Second. St Court House

Middleport Church News Kickoff Parade and Services

Middleport and nearby churches report a kickoff parade for the athletic association and a schedule of worship services, sermons, and youth activities. Details list church schools, morning worships, Sunday schools, and midweek programs across First Baptist Claremont, First Presbyterian Howard, Heath Methodist, and Syracuse Presbyterian with specific times and topics.

Iufen Hoyt Middleport Dunham Fenowatins Ning Worshi Vehoo American ‘Legion Electa Circle James Pullen William Day Kerry Choi Athletic Association Junior Hi Busy Bee Cass First Presbyterian Howard JE. Ruppelt Lewis H. Sauer Heath Methodist Louis. A.bangerter Robert Hurley Dennis Betz Par Sonte Wiener Syracuse Presbyterian Ruppelt

Minstrel Cast Rehearses Sunday in Big Bend Series

The Second Annual Big Bend Minstrel cast will rehearse Sunday at 2 pm at Letart Falls Grade School. Rehearsals continue next week at the same venue before dress rehearsal for the production set to stage November 1 in Middleport, November 2 in Racine, and November 3 in Pomeroy.

Big Bend

Gospel Harmony Boys to Sing at Vinton Church

POMEROY A Huntington group named Gospel Harmony Boys will perform at Vinton Baptist Church in Vinton on Sunday October 23. A potluck dinner is planned in the church hall at noon. The program is expected to run through the day.

Vinton Baptists Pomeroy Gospel Harmony Boys Huntington Vinton Baptist Church Vinton Oon

Cherokee Indian show judges and local divorces noted

Mrs G A Kovalick and family returned from an eight day trip to the Cherokee Indian reservation in North Carolina where she served as baby show judge and Sharon as square dancing judge. Two divorces were granted by Judge Cedric W. Clark in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for neglect and cruelty. William B Mathony’s case was dismissed. Local notes mention a quirky grocery list and a vivid sensory description of Grasse fragrance.

the Plains G. Aovalick Anthony Sharon Charles Cullison North Carolina Cherokee Kovalick Omeroy Cedric W. Clark Meigs County

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