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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1957

Page

7

Local race focus on school board and village posts in Middleport

Voters in Middleport face a single local race in November with five candidates for three school board seats: Lionel Boggs, Paul E. Davis, Mary S. Probasco, Emerson Jones, and Kathryn B. Ball. Village offices will elect an all Republican slate including Mayor C. O. Fisher and Clerk Gene Grate, with several incumbents defeated in May. The county judge position also appears on the ballot with candidates R. E. Grindley, Delmar A. Canaday, and Emmet W. Peoples.

Middleport Peti Lionel Boggs Paul E. Davis Mary S. Probasco Emerson Jones Kathryn B. Ball C. O. Fisher Gene Grate Charles Murray Bradbury Ray Frazier R. E. Grindley Meigs County Delmar A. Canaday

Meigs Lodges Represented at Ohio Grand Lodge Meeting

The 148th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio met in Cleveland with Meigs County lodges well represented. Attendees included Kenny McElhinney Middleport Lodge 363, John C. Bacon Pomeroy Lodge 164, Eber Carnahan Racine Lodge 461 secretary, Arvil Holter Shade River Lodge 453 worshipful master, and Nathan Wise Harrisonville Lodge 411 worshipful master.

Pomeroy Meigs County Grand Lodge of Ohio Cleveland Kenny McElhinney Middleport Lodge John C. Bacon Pomeroy Lodge Eber Carnahan Racine Arvil Holter Shade River Nathan Wise Harrisonville

Be Thrifty. Save Elberfelds saleslips for future value

A thrift-focused notice urges customers to save all sales slips from Elberfelds in Pome roy. Bring them in any time to be added, promoting ongoing collection and rewards for shoppers.

Elberfelds Pomeroy

Spivak Named For Dance In Meigs County

Nationally known orchestra of Charlie Spivak to appear in Meigs County on November 6 under Jaycee sponsorship. Public dance at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. proceeds benefit the Jaycee Christmas program. Tickets available in Middleport and Pomeroy. committees to be named at Jaycees meeting on Mulberry Avenue.

Pomeroy Charlie Spivak Meigs County

Neglect and Cruelty Cited in Meigs County Divorce

Marlie Boston of Reedsville files for divorce from Wilbert Boston of Ravenna in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Grounds cited are gross neglect and extreme cruelty with request for divorce and proper relief.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Dinner Plans For Thanksgiving In Middleport

Plans for a November 18 Thanksgiving dinner at the Martin Restaurant were made by the Past Chiefs of Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters during a meeting at Mrs. Peter Stace's home. Mrs. Milton Russell led the session with prayer, announced planners, and awarded prizes to several members.

Middleport Martin Meigs Temple Pythian Peter Stace Milton Russell Russell William Allman Cc. P. Gallagher Allman Philip Meinhart C. F. Hawkins Gallagher Hawkins E. R. Tompkins Otho Watts John Stace

Past Matrons to Meet in Middleport

Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star will gather Friday at Mrs. Paul Winn home with Mrs. Griff Russell assisting. They plan the annual Christmas party and discuss attending the Pomeroy chapter meeting Monday evening.

Middleport Evangeline Order of Eastern Star Paul Winn Griff Russell Pomeroy

Masked Halloween Party and Meeting at Legion Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fee ney Bennett Post American Legion hosts a masked Halloween party at Legion Hall Friday at 7 30 p m. A regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m will vote on a dues increase amendment and all members are urged to attend.

Middleport Ladies Auxiliary Feeney-Bennett Post, American Legion Legion Hall

Bradbury PTA Halloween Carnival At Middleport School

The Brad bury PTA hosts its annual Halloween carnival at Middleport School on Thursday evening. Prizes go to best costumes including prettiest ugliest and most original. Refreshments fish pond grab bag and a dart game will be offered.

Middleport The Bradbury Pta

Loyal Be Reans Class Meeting at Middleport Church

The Loyal Be Reans Class of the Middleport Church of Christ met at the Hudson home with Mrs. Clarence McNeal presiding. Rev. Fred I. Gardiner led with prayer and the poem To a Water Fowl was read. Mrs. QO. E. McKinley led devotional time on the 23rd Psalm. A committee of Meinhart, Childs, and McKinley was formed to purchase a communion service for the church and reported on the matter.

Middleport Bereans McKinley

Beta Sigma Phi Plans Tea Event At Roberta O'Brien Home

The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Ohio Fuel Gas Co offices and set a preferential tea for 7 p m Sunday November 3 at Roberta O Brien s home Donna Jones president led the meeting with Martha Williams presenting the program Love Is a Miracle in Marriage Refreshments were served by Sally Sauer and Carol Bachtel

Middleport Roberta O’brien Beta Sigma Phi Ohio Fuel Gas Co Donna Jones Martha Williams Sally Sauer Carol Bachtel

Father Son Banquet Set By Midlport Lodge 363

The Mid port Masonic Lodge 363 lines up a father son banquet at 6 30 Friday evening in the temple Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star members will staff the dinner committee including Mrs Wyllis Anthony Mrs Charles Bennett Mrs Downing Roush and Mrs Emerson Jones Tickets can be bought at the Sports Center or from Eber Lewis Paul Darnell Lee Smith Robert Haggerty and Reuben Collins Danny Thompson directs the program Dan Jenkins of New Lexington a grand lodge officer speaks.

Middleport Middleport Masonic Lodge Temple Evangeline Order of Eastern Star Wyllis Anthony Charles Bennett Downing Roush Emerson Jones Eber Lewis Paul Darnell Lee Smith Robert Haggerty Reuben Collins Danny Thompson Dan Jenkins New Lexington Grand Lodge

Man's Effort To Save Freezing Son Fails

In Glenwood Springs Colorado a father Junior Scott and his 8 year old son were stranded on rain swept rimrocks during a hunting trip. The father held the boy against his body to keep him warm but the child died in his arms as dawn approached.

Glenwood Springs Colo.im Here Junior Scott Scott

Halloween Party Promised by Local Church Group

A Halloween party sponsored by the Young Adults of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Racine-Portland Road is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at the church. All are invited per the church announcements.

Pomeroy — A Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Racine-Portland Rd

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