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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1953

Page

12

Legionnaires Hear Talk By Field Representative

Harry Shaffer field representative of the National American Legion barnstorms the 8th District speaking to Legionnaires at Feeney Bennett Post Middleport. He urges inviting former members and new ones and criticizes AMA veterans with non service connected disabilities. James Vercoe district commander and Don Rice presided with Clifford Rhodes recounting Gifts for the Yanks Who Gave.

Middle Port Harry Shaffer National American Légion Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Middleport Gallipolis Glenford Dugan Nelsonville Shaffer James Vercoe Athens Don Rice American Medical Association Vercoe Clifford Rhodes Meigs George Childs Holly Rogers

Average Mushroom Lifts 27 Pounds

A study notes that an average-sized mushroom can lift about 27 pounds in experimental conditions. The finding highlights surprising strength in fungi and prompts questions about muscle-like properties in mushrooms.

Meigs Man Released On Bond In Minor Delinquency Case

D. W. Ashworth of Pomeroy was released on a 500 dollar bond yesterday in Meigs County Probate Court. He faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond set by Judge Cedric W. Clark in the absence of Judge F Harmon O'Brien.

Pomeroy D. W. Ashworth Meigs County Cedric W. Clark County Common Pleas Court F. Harmon O’brien

Hemlock Grove Grange Hears New Members and Plans

Hemlock Grove Grange met with Dolores Ruth presiding and eight proposed members plus two candidates Leonard and Naomi Re. Officer training sessions are set in Jackson on Nov 4 and 5. The Hemlock Grove Farmers Institute is planned for Nov 17 at the Grange hall. A masked party and pie supper are planned for Oct 24 with public invited and each family asked to bring two pies.

Pomeroy Leonard Naomi Re Hemlock Grove Grange Dolores Ruth Grange Jackson Hemlock Grove Farmers Institute Grange Hall

Masked Halloween Party Planned By Salisbury PTA

Salisbury Elementary School PTA met Tuesday to plan a Halloween party in the school auditorium on Friday October 30. E O Saund spoke on What I Learned From During the business session chaired by Mrs Maxine Arnold. The group approved upper grade children selling greeting cards to fund playground equipment. The attendance banner went to Mrs Lillian Smiths second grade. Refreshments were provided by the refreshment committee.

Kress Named Secretary at Southeast Episcopal Auxiliary Meet

Mrs H B Kress president of Grace Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary is chosen secretary for the Southeast fall regional meeting of the Episcopal Church women’s auxiliary being held in Athens today. Attending include Mrs Arthur ter Mrs Arthur Hennell Mrs Cedric Clark Miss Grace Horton Mrs J O Roedel Mrs Fred Crow Jr Mrs Everett Hayes Mrs George McQuigg Mrs Manning Webster Mrs Gretta Price Mrs Charles Speer Miss Vida Ihle and Mrs W P Lochary.

Manning Webster Gretta Price Charles Speer Vida Ihle W. P. Lochary

Federated Circle Plans Banquet and Fund Drive Summary

The Federated Circle of the Federated Church met at the church with Mrs. Roy Mayer presiding. Money was given to the religious education fund drive and plans were made for the annual November banquet. A white elephant event was proposed with no expense to the drive. Mr. R. C. Milbourne presented the film With Freedom's Holy Light on missionary work, and a nominating committee was named including Mrs. Thomas Young, Mrs. Vina Simmons, and Miss Elizabeth Ick. Dessert hosts were Miss Elizabeth Fick, Mrs. Gladys Jacobs, and Mrs. Mae Mora.

New PTA Officers Chosen at Letart Falls Meeting

Mrs. Robert Crow was elected president of the Letart Falls grade school PTA. Other officers include Mrs. Herschel Roush as vice president and Mrs. John Stobart as secretary. Mrs. Andrew Cross becomes treasurer as parents and teachers organize a monthly meeting schedule.

Pomeroy Robert Crow Letart Falls PTA Herschel Roush John Stobart Andrew Cross Thurma Miloan Meigs County Pta Council

Reckless Operation of Vehicle Charged in Logan

Herman Woolever twenty of West Logan was charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle by Constable Raymond Amos. He pleaded guilty in the magistrate court of E S Bright and was fined ten dollars plus costs after arrest in the Dicken Addition.

LOGAN Herman Woolever West Logan Pas Oe Agistrate E. S. Bright Raymond Amos Woolever Dicken Addition

Millfield euchre club hosts two tables with guests

Mrs Ed Mingus hosted a two table euchre session with high score won by Mrs G C Patton and second by Mrs Carl Moody. A dessert course followed for a long list of attendees including Mrs Bill Pyle Mrs Floyd Werner and others. Visitors from Columbus Nelsonville and Athens attended events and hospital admissions noted for Mrs Mabel Smith.

Millfield Ed Mingus G. C. Patton Carl Moody Bill Pyle Floyd Werner William Cole Caroody Carl Willis G . Patton James Wallace John Theisen Mary Hartley Nelsonlie Frances Wallace Ronald Cline Logan Carl Rhoades, Jr Floyd Weber Columbus Oyd Weber Dean Wooley Leroy Brown Susie Bell Richard Arnett Edge Hayes Vera Arnett Fall of Columbus W. T. Russell Kent Mabel] Smith Athens University Hospital, Coumbus Doris Theisen Tyrus “Theisen

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