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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1956

Page

4

Pomeroy Grange names chair for community service project

Mrs. Carl Smith was named chairman of the community service project at Pomeroy Bend Grange meeting held at the DAV Home. A grange officers conference was announced for Rock Springs Grange hall on Monday Oct 29. Booster Night plans include sand wiches and pie. Officers to be installed with Pomona Grange on Nov 2. A program featured Lila Sue Terrell and Charlesanna Hess with songs Tonight You Belong to Me Smokey Joe. Refreshments served by home economics committee.

Pomeroy Carl Smith Pomeroy Bend Grange DAV Charles Legar C. N. Jones Grange Rock Springs At & P Pomona Grange John Terrell Lila Sue Terrell Charlesanna Hess

Pomeroy Hobo Party Planned by Sew Rite Club

Sew Rite Sewing Club met at the ground observers corps building on Lincoln Heights to plan a hobo party for Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the home of Mrs. David Goodwin. The group also discussed a Christmas party at the Martin Restaurant and held a fish fry hosted by Mrs. Willard Boyer and Mrs. Charles Hoffman with several members in attendance.

Willard Boyer Charles Hoffman George Conde Elmer White Dayton Strickland Donald Collins Calvin Simpson Donald Mullen Ray Blowers

Birthday Supper Honors George Korn Jr at Breezy Heights

Mrs George Korn hosted a Halloween themed birthday supper for her son George Jr turning 11 at Breezy Heights. Guests included Becky Houdashelt Cindy Conde Kathy Conde Sharon Hysell and others with gifts sent by relatives out of town.

Mary George Francis Cindy Kathy Jimmy Conde Gene Houdashelt Linda Moore Marlene Moore Ann Hysell Lawrence Francis Ray Woodgeard Eugene Conde Carl Grueser Mark Grueser Evelyn Fick Joe Bolinger Mary Korn

Past Presidents Parley of Drew Webster Post 30 Meeting

POMEROY The Past Presidents Parley of the Drew Webster Post 30 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. George Mowrey. Edith Sauer presided as the group discussed the Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital bond issue and the auxiliary convention held Oct 4. Next meeting is planned for December.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Ladies Auxiliary George Mowrey Edith Sauer Lewis Stanley Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital Federated Church

Middleport Literary Club Entertains With Organ Music

Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs Cedric Clark s home on S Third Ave Wednesday afternoon an unscheduled organ performance followed. Mrs Donald Mills president read a Krutch nature writings review from her mother Mrs R M Sherman and Rachel Carson The Edge of the Sea Mrs James Harley. Shells found on the Atlantic coast and shell islands were displayed enhancing the discussion. Guests included Mrs Arthur Stuart of Charleston and former member Mrs O B Stout.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Cedric Clark S. Third Ave Clark Grace Episcopal Church Donald Mills R. M. Sherman Joseph Wood Krutch Rachael Carson James Harley

First Presbyterian Church group meeting led by Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt

A combined meeting of elders trustees deacons and deaconesses of First Presbyterian Church was held last night under the presidency of pastor Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt. Refreshments were served by the deaconesses. Attendees included Mrs. Vincent Dabo Mrs. Karl Owen Mrs. Harold Sauer Phyllis Joachim Mrs. Fred DeWees Mrs. George Anderson Jr James Sullivan Charles Peoples Vincent Dabo George Anderson Jr Lewis Sauer Jr and Leland Brown.

Middleport First Presbyterian Church Howard E. Ruppelt Vincent Dabo Karl Owen Harold Sauer Phyllis Joachim Fred DeWees George Anderson, Jr James Sullivan Charles Peoples Lewis Sauer, Jr Leland Brown

Community Concert Attendees Noted In Gallipolis Listing

A Gallipolis crowd at the first community concert included Judge Cedric Clark and Mrs Clark along with Mrs M C Hobart Mrs M K French Mrs James Weber Mrs E S Schaaf Nellie Zerkle Dixie Pierce and Stephen Coats The same report mentions a White Shrine of Jerusalem meeting in Marietta and a Columbus surgical patient Thelma Hamlin whose son Franklin Ginther formerly lived here Also Meigs County Republican events in Coolville and Pomeroy with George Meinhart D B Hartinger O P Klein and Jack Follrod Weekend guests of W K Everson were Charles Schmidt Greg and Deborah Schmidt of Wintersville

Gallipolis Judge Cedric Clark M. C. Hobart M. K. French James Weber E. S. Schaaf Nellie Zerkle Dixie Pierce Stephn Coats Stewart Hawkins Marietta Thelma Hamlin Grant Hospital Columbus William Moore Eleanor Wessa Hamlin Franklin Ginther Coolville Rep George Meinhart D. B. Hartinger O. P. Klein Middleport E. E Jack) Follrod Pomeroy Meigs County Republican Central Committee W. K. Everson Charles Schmidt Greg and Deborah Wintersville

Birth of Rosemary Kelly in Queens and county bids notice

A daughter named Rosemary was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelly at Horace Harding Hospital in Queens on Oct 16. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thornton of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly of Queens. Also, notice to bidders from The Athens County Commissioners for a gas fired steam boiler at Athens County Children's Home with bids due Oct 29, 1954.

Pomeroy Rosemary Jack Kelly Rose Thornton Horace Harding Hospital Queens Long Island J. H. Thornton John Kelly N. Y Board of County Commissioners Athens County Commissioners Athens Ohio E.S.T Athens Cou Athens County Court House Ipieane County Court House J W. Whaley

Hearing Notice for Parole in Mansfield Ohio

Parole hearing set for Warren V. Williams confined at Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio. Inmate adjudged on November 7 1933 for a crime and serving a sentence in County No. 3310. Parole commission records show hearing on or after December 1 1954.

Mansfield Ohio Warren

Ohio Parole Hearing Eligible for Mansfield Prisoner

Mansfield Ohio October 15 1956 Robert W Wilson confined at Ohio State Reformatory admitted from Athens County case 1951 eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after December 1 194. Also notices of appointment and estate actions for Roger J Jones Jr administrator of Belle Bishop estate and Laud F Miller executor of Elta R Miller estate with probate dates in Athens County Ohio.

Mansfield Ohio Robert W. Wilson Ohio State Reformatory Athens County O.M.V.W.O P.V Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Forsyth Parole and Record Clerk Roger J Jones, Jr Athens Belle Bishop Ohio County Roger J. Jones, Sr Said Laud F. Miller Route 1 Elta R. Miller Roger Jones

Middleport Society Discusses Juvenile Delinquency Lecture

Middleport resident and attorney Fultz spoke to the Child Conservation League at Mrs. L. W. McComas home on Main St about juvenile delinquency noting only 3 percent are true delinquents and many minor laws are broken by children.

Middleport Bernard Fultz Webster and Sandra Brewington James Brewington Dawn Hames Pullen

New Bridge Club Formed by Middleport Matrons

A bridge club of young matrons formed Wednesday evening at Mrs. William K. Everson’s home. Members include Mrs. Bernard Fultz, Mrs. Virginia Clifford, Mrs. Robert Haggerty, Mrs. Richard Ratliff, Mrs. Selim Blazewicz, Mrs. Clyde Ingles, and Mrs. Everson with Mrs. Roland LeVaughn as substitute. Prizes went to Mrs. Blazewicz and Mrs. Fultz. post game coffee and refreshments served.

Middleport William K. Everson Bernard Fultz Virginia Clifford Robert Haggerty Richard Ratliff Selim Blazewicz Clyde Ingles Everson Roland LeVaughn Haggerty

Wedding of Marlene Robinson and Roger Winebrenner

Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt of First Presbyterian and Syracuse Presbyterian will officiate the marriage of Miss Marlene Robinson and Roger Winebrenner tonight at 7 30 at the Winebrenner home in Syracuse.

Middleport Howard E. Ruppelt First Presbyterian Church Syracuse Presbyterian Church Marlene Robinson Roger Winebrenner Winebrenner Syracuse

Scarlet Spear in Technicolor Comedy at Theater

Martha Hyer and John Bentley star in The Scarlet Spear a Technicolor comedy with a cartoon feature. The one reel program offers light entertainment and laughs for patrons.

Martha Hyer John Bentley

Middleport church schedules and programs listed

A rundown of church services and activities for Middleport area churches including Church of Christ, Heath Methodist, First Presbyterian, First Baptist and Syracuse Presbyterian. It lists service times church schools Sunday worship sermon topics choir schedules youth groups and midweek activities.

Church of Christ Fred J. Gardner Heath Methodist Raymon Konkright Commission On Education First Presbyterian Howard E. Ruppelt Westminster Fellowship First Baptist Claremont Syracuse Presbyterian

Minersville Youth Enlists in Marine Boot Camp

David Roush 17 of Minersville is in 12 weeks of boot camp at the Marine Training Center in San Diego after enlisting on October 10. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Roush of box 77 Minersville.

Pomeroy Marine Recruiting Athens David Roush Box Minersville Marine Training Center San Diego Calif Roush Anderson Howard Roush

Youth Rally Set at Pomeroy United Methodist Church

Meigs County youths will gather at 7 45 p m Monday for a Methodist rally at Pomeroy United Methodist Church. The program includes singing games a worship service and refreshments.

Pomeroy Meigs County United Methodist Church

Minstrel Rehearsal Time Moved to 8 P.M. at Letart Falls Grade School

The Big Bend Minstrel rehearsal previously scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday has been rescheduled to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Letart Falls Grade School.

Pomeroy Big Bend Letart Falls

Tax receipts drop in Meigs County weekly report

The Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending Oct 6 totaled 4778.18, down from 6195.57 for the same week last year. State treasurer Roger Tracy reported the weekly figures showing about 1500 less in receipts than the prior year.

Pomeroy Meigs County Roger Tracy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Society Lawrence Lanning Charles Spencer Democrat Club Women’s Democratic Club of Second Ward Pomeroy Bend Theatres Santiago Alan Ladd Rossana Podesta Lloyd Nolan Temple Jeff Morrow Leigh Snowden Rex Reason Gregg Palmer Maurice Manson Fred MacMurray Barbara Stanwyck Joan Bennett Pat Crowley William Reynolt VistaVision Technicolor Jerry Lewis Dean Martin Lori Nelson Ted Hobo Party Citizens National Bank the Friendly Bank Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Middleport Social Notes Widdleport Personals Kelleys Lawrence Winebrewer Carla Dame Owen Winebrewer Middleport Society Pullen William Sprague Brewington Grace Abbott del Fife William Haptonstall Sandra Miller Raymond Luman Emma Matthews Charles Bennett Beulah White Fielding Hawkins Sylvia McMaster Homer Hartley Harry Houdashelt Houdashelt Hawkins Harold Hubbard John Kauff Luman Shirley Mills Paul Smart Florinel Talbott Haptonstall Hughes Talbott J. O. Leonard J. Q. Rice Lillian McGhee Dick Roller Max Roller Eddie Blake Junior Vance Allen Hughes High St Steve Cochran Ann Sheridan Robert Taylor Kay Kendall Quentin Ourward Professor Tom Rex Allen Down Laredo Way Dad Middleport Churches Liberty Beverly Michaels Jim Davis Joan Rice Cheyenne Johnny Mack Brown Tex Ritter Jimmy Wakely Fuzzy Knight Columbia Women's Republican Club Hotel Martin Coffee Shop Lila Black Meigs Co. Women's Republican Club Della Windsor Pres Pol, Adv Crosley Crosley TV ATIOM Allen Appliance Bendyue Theatre E. Main ST
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