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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1958

Page

13

Middleport Personal Notes Chronicle Local Visits and Hospitalized

Mrs. Hubert Taylor undergoes observations at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis as sons William of Independence Ohio and Carl of Columbus travel to assist. Butch Hinkle is hospitalized for observation after a Sunday move. Rep. and Mrs. Meinhart return from Grove City and Columbus after attending events with Gov. O Neill and Nixon remarks. They also joined Nail Milner and Sharrie McBride’s wedding at the country club. Elma Reed and daughter Nancy depart for a Tucson vacation.

Hubert Taylor Holzer Hospital Gallipolis William Independence Ohio Carl Columbus George Meinhart Grove City John Mayer C. William O'Neill Meinhart Richard Nixon

Association Prepares For Seal Distribution

Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association met at the Middleport Church of Christ with Mrs H B Powell presiding. Plans were made for label day on Nov 5 and the stuffing bee on Nov 6 both at 1 p.m. at Heath Methodist Church basement. The Christmas seal sale opens Nov 14.

Middleport Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association Middleport Church of Christ H. B. Powell Heath Methodist Church

Homecoming at Rutland Church of Christ Acknowledges Gardner Family

Mr and Mrs Fred I Gardner led a group of Church of Christ members at the Rutland Church of Christ homecoming Sunday. Gardner who pastors the Middleport Church of Christ is slated to speak at Reedsville Church this week.

Middleport Fred I. Gardner Church of Christ Rutland Church of Christ Mr. Gardner Midleport

Cannisters Arrive for Middleport High School Seniors

Middleport residents who bought candy from Middleport High School seniors are notified that the canisters have arrived and may be picked up at the home of Mrs. James Daniels on South Third Avenue.

Middleport Middleport High School James Daniels S. Third Ave

Judge Bacon Addresses Racine PTA on Juvenile Delinquency

Judge John C. Bacon spoke to Racine PTA at the grade school urging stronger home discipline to curb juvenile delinquency. He noted homes with two parents and chores keep youth steadier. The meeting included a report by Mrs. Carl Morris and plans for October 24 Ohio Fox Hunters dinner.

Pomeroy John C. Bacon Racine Pta Carl Morris Ohio Fox Hunters Association Larry Morrison Ora Hill T. G. Hilldare Gene Yost William B. Downie

Band's New Lineup Called Satisfactory

Middleport High School Band of George Dallas reports a very satisfactory lineup. The band shifted from seven rows of eight to six rows of ten plus ten fronting, adding alternates to fill new positions. They will attend the Ohio State Wisconsin game on Saturday October 25 with further Columbus trip details to come.

Middleport George Dallas Dallas Columbus

CCL Meets Will Hold Halloween Party For Kids

Middleport Child Conservation League plans a 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs Robert Schmoll's Pearl Street home wearing costumes and masks with prizes for best and oddest. A Halloween party for members' children follows on Saturday October 25 in Heath Methodist Church basement.

Middleport Child Conservation League Robert Schmoll Pearl St Heath Methodist Church

Canasta Club Winners Shine At Lincoln Street Gathering

Mrs William Childs entertained the canasta club Tuesday night at her Lincoln Street home. Winners included Mrs R V Gibbs Jr Mrs Edward T French Mrs Richard Gress and Mrs Lionel Boggs. Other attendees were Mrs Asa Bradbury Mrs Donald Mills and Mrs Robert Schmoll. Dessert was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Schmoll's home.

Middleport R. V. Gibbs, Jr Edward T. French Richard Gress Lionel Boggs William Childs Canasta Club Lincoln St Asa Bradbury Donald Mills Robert Schmoll Schmoll

Cubs Meet At Park Den Roast In Middleport

Middleport Cub Scouts met at the park poolside for a den meeting and wiener roast Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Charles Bradbury and children Suzanne and Mary Elizabeth Bradbury. Cubs in attendance were Pat Edwards James Butcher Don Nelson John Jobb Roy Coleman Richard Halstead and Asa Bradbury.

Middleport Den Cub Scouts Charles Bradbury Mr. Bradbury Suzanne Mary Elizabeth Bradbury Pat Edwards James Butcher Don Nelson John Jobb Roy Coleman Richard Halstead Asa Bradbury

Group II Meet Held at Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Marcus Chambers and Mrs. Arthur Lewis led the Monday evening devotional as Group II of the Presbyterian Church met with Mrs. James Harley presiding. Mrs. Rodney Downing spoke on Dr Luke the Musician. World Community Day observance slated for Nov 8 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Invitations extended for Nov 18 tea at Federated Church in Pomeroy hosted by the Friendly Circle. Refreshments served by Mrs. E C O Tewksbury, Mrs. William Ohlinger, and Mrs. John K. Smith.

Middleport Marcus Chambers Arthur Lewis Presbyterian Church James Harley Rodney Downing Dr Luke Meigs County Federated Church Pomeroy

Birthday Observed At A. E. Roush Home

A. E. Roush turns 75 with a Salem Center gathering at the Roush home Saturday evening. Relatives from Letart Falls Racine Athens Chillicothe and Middleport attended including Mrs. Arthur E. Roush and many Roush family members. The next day Mr and Mrs Henry Roush of Racine visited.

Middleport Arthur E. Roush Roush Salem Center Oris Roush Orion Roush Harold G. Roush Nadine Letart Falls Norman Roush Robert Euler Athens Lawrence Beegle Racine Gene Roush D. W. Roush Chillicothe Harold Sargent

Clocks in D C Terminal Fast by Two Minutes

Washington D C railway terminal clocks are set two minutes fast to aid travelers in catching trains. The adjustment aims to reduce missed departures and improve station efficiency for commuters and visitors alike.

Washington, D. C

Meinhart Talk and 13 New Members Highlight Club Meeting

Rep. George Meinhart spoke on state government and the finance committee while 13 new members joined the Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club at the Heath venue. Guests included Nora Rice and Maxine Philson as the club welcomed new members and heard district plans for the November program.

Meinhart Middleport George Meinhart Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club Heath Methodist Church Ohio Rep. Meinhart Sadie McElhinny Nora Rice Pearl Reynolds Freddie Houdashelt Jean Lama Health and Safety Committee Oscar Clarke Gallipolis Louella Jenkinson Rose Reynolds Judy Butcher Harry Chesher B. N. East Everett Davis James Criswell Jack Bechtle C. R. Konkright Frieda Faehnle Nellie Zerkle

Daughters Of Ruth Hold Monday Meeting At Home

Miss Nelle Bing led a devotional and presented an article titled We Cannot Escape Him during the Daughters of Ruth Class gathering of the United Methodist Church at Mrs Richard Campbell’s home. Mrs Minnie Neutzling led a brief business session. Refreshments were served to members and one guest, Mrs Agnes Faye of Elyria.

Pomeroy Nelle Bing United Methodist Church Richard Campbell Minnie Neutzling Agnes Faye Elyria

After Hayride the United Methodist Youth Plans Party

Thirty six members of the youth fellowship of the United Methodist Church held a hayride Friday evening from the Ralph Welker farm. Rev and Mrs Eugene Brown accompanied the group. A wiener roast was held and games were played. The group planned a Halloween party at the church for Saturday Oct 25.

Har risonville couple split as Hysell sues for divorce

Lyde W. Hysell of Harrisonville Route 1 files for divorce from Leona R. Hysell in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty. In the same court Freda Marie Swan’s divorce suit against Ralph Swan Jr. has been dismissed.

Pomeroy Lyde W. Hysell Harrisonville Leona R. Hysell Meigs County Common Pleas Court Freda Marie Swan Ralph Swan Jr

Racine High to Host Halloween Hop Saturday Night

The Racine High School junior class hosts a Halloween dance in the high school auditorium starting at 7 30 p m Saturday October 25. DJ Charles McCormack and helper Steve Allen of Gallipolis will spin records. The affair is open to the public.

Pomeroy Racine High School Charles McCormack Gallipolis Steve Allen

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Oscar Roush spent the weekend with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Zuspan in Waverly. Darrell McClung, stationed with the U S Air Force at Sacramento California, visits his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs George Hudson and leaves today to return to Sacramento. Davis Stover has accepted employment at the H and R Stone Store. F O Harris and N B Oaks of Malden West Virginia were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Harris and Mrs Walter Harris. Tommy Lyons observed his 12th birthday with a family dinner at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John Lyons, a decorated birthday cake served.

Oscar Roush Kenneth Zuspan Waverly Darrell McClung U. S. Air Force Sacramento Calif George Hudson Davis Stover H. and R. Firestone F. O. Harris N. B. Oaks Malden W. Va Robert Harris Walter Harris Tommy Lyons John Lyons

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