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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1953

Page

2

Pioneers Will Promote Township History Clubs

Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society met in United Methodist Church to plan township history clubs. A. V. Howell was re elected president and named county historian for 1953 54. Program featured local relics songs and readings with remarks on Meigs County history and future marker projects.

Pioneers Middleport Meigs County Meianty Pioneer and Historical Society United Methodist Chive Fanetoy A. V. Howell Meigs County Historan Portland Park Portland Community Club Society Fred Milligan Howell Morgan Milligan Grace Horton Hortons Kingsland Jones Tél? An Steff Cora Bennett Steff Wanderer Rubinstein Hattie Fisher Smith Frances H. Klein MecGuffey Klein Della Windsor J. H. Grate Tyles Will Scott Army

Hospital Levy Expiring in 3 Years Spurs Meigs County Debate

Meigs County leaders urge renewal of a hospital levy as plans for a new 1.5 mill issue hinge on voter approval. The current levy, first set in 1916 and later reduced, would expire in 1956, with a proposed seventh tenths of a mill increase after then. If approved, the tax would add about 15 cents per $100 valuation.

Pomeroy Meigs Bill Childs Meigs County Chamber of Commerce Somes Childs Jaycee

November designated as attendance month

Middleport churches announce November as attendance month for the community churches. Every church and Sunday School member is asked to bring a guest at least once during the services. Plans were made at a recent Middleport Ministerial Association meeting.

Middleport Ehurch Community Churches of

Middleport Churches Rally With Activities and Events

Middleport churches list programs for First Baptist, Church of Christ, Heath Methodist, First Presbyterian, and Syracuse Presbyterian. Each offers worship, sermons, Sunday school, youth groups, and midweek activities. a Turkey Shoot is also announced by Racine Lions Club for Pomeroy on Saturday afternoon.

First Baptist Claremont & Hoyt Jesus B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Church OF Christ Fred L Gardner Ritle School Isa A.m. Sermion Ian Enceavor Boan Heath Methodist TL. A. Bangerter First Presbyterian Howard E. Ruppelt Westminster Fellowship Jin Syracuse Presbyterian Middleport Syracus¢ Presbyterian Ahen Pomeroy Racine Lionslub Ayers Tanners Hull Road Racine Roger Theiss Leo Bee Ruppelt Lion Association Free Presbyterian Portugal Presbyterian Church Brazil Korea Syracuse John B Downing Rodney Downing Garen Stansbury L. J. Heiner Will Haptonstall

Middleport Baptist Women Host Meeting and Talks

The Pomeroy Association of American Baptist Women met at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Allen Hughes presiding. Dr. Cassanil Jones of Lakin Hospital gave the address, following a program of music, prayers, and reports on bandages and missions.

Middleport Pomeroy Association of American Baptist Women First Baptist Church Allen Hughes Cassanil Jones Lakin Hospital C. P. Bradbury Richard DeMort Pomeroy Baptist Harry Houdasnet H. M. Cross Fielding Hawkins Frank Cheesebrew Florence Bush Elmee Wickham DeMott Lorrain Starrett FE. Hoyt Grover Salser Racine Benjamin Turner Pomeroy A. R. Pullen, Jr Dale Allensworth Nretory Salser T. T. Shelton Missions Alice Mae Simmons Burma Sal’ Ser James ‘Stephenson Baptist Home Cleveland Jones Liberia Episcopal Sayieg Association Hughes Hoyt Tayid, Darst, Jr Amd Itera Hayes John Mayer G. F. Bradbury

Rutland Middleport football game features precision drill

Franklin Ginther’s marching band staged a precision drill on the Rutland field last night during half time. The event included flank maneuvers and a company front routine with long line formations as the band played Middleport’s song. Also noted were family visits and social updates from Marion and Detbarton areas.

Middleport Margaret Musi Marietta College Republic MHS

Laurel Run Weekend Visits Across Towns

Clarence Greene of Camp Lejeune spent a weekend with Mrs. Greene. Arthur and Mrs. Todd hosted visitors from Carpenter and Lo Ban. Blanche Moorehead of Lo gan visited Mrs. Wolfe and spent a day with Mrs. Raymond Andrews and daughter Judith Ann. Mrs. Emory Biggs and Mrs. Elsworth Biggs hosted from Maysville, with Mrs. Dora Bentley of Clinton Town and Mrs. Joe Mohibaur of Logan visiting Raymond Andrews.

Clarence Greene Camp Lejeune Greene Arthur Todd John Danode Carpenter Pete Branton Wayne Todd Lo Ban Blanche Moorehead Logan W. FR. Wolfe Raymond Andrews Judith Ann Emory Biggs Elsworth Biggs Maysville Dora Bentley Clinton Town Joe Mohibaur John Hutchison Hayden- Ville Saént & Day

Pupils of Lower Grades Have Halloween Parties

Morning and afternoon kindergarten and first and second grade classes at Middleport celebrated Halloween with decorated rooms snacks and a grand parade through Central and Pearl streets. Costumes were judged by room mothers and teachers with prizes awarded to Connie Cooke Darla Jear Ebersbach Wayne Hurley Edith Haptonstall Joyce Tong Cheryl Martin Ellen Dutton Judy Jo Martin Harry McGutfi t and others.

Middleport Central Pearl St Guy Reyheldsteindergarten Connie Cooke Darla Jear Ebersbach Wayne Hurley Edith Haptonstall Joyce Tong Cheryl Martin John Baker Robert Schmoll Cornell Vance Joe Young, Jr Bernice Carpenter J. W. McComas Jo Ellen Maiden Richard Ward Hope Little Brice Lloyd Robert Rawlings Calvin Reichman Helen Maag Suzanne Bravtsbury Joy Roges Ann Kriner Casi Bahr Charles Bradbury Lionel Boggs Flossie Allensiworth Witliam Morris Wellage Bradiford Everett Bachner Myron Miller Ellen Dutton Judy Jo Martin Harry MrGutfit Rupe Caral Scott Marilyn Swan Allen Wallace Paul Scott Paul Mourning Marvin Swan Jack Satterfield

Thirty Five Honored at Rutland High

Rutland High School announced by principal Orin Smith that thirty five students earned honor roll status with B or above in all subjects. Names include seniors Barbara Delaney Nor rig Gott Donna Hysell Virginia Long Ronald Nicholson Anna Russell. juniors Kathleen Clench Betty German Ivan Halliday Norma Halliday Gloria McCaskey Alberta Snowden Marilyn Turner. sophomores Jim Hobbs Bob Pierce Sandra Pierce Judy Stewart Janet Turner Donna Will Lucy Turner. freshmen Phyllis Rive Maney Sisson Joyce Wolfe Joan Rife Tack Denison Jim Creameans. seventh Patricia Hunt Mary ise Allen Fage Dee Thomas. eight-2 Tommy Williamson.

Pomeroy Jim Hobbs Bob Pierce Sandra Pierce Judy Stewart Janet Turner Donna Will Lucy Turner Phyllis Rive Maney Sisson Joyce Wolfe Joan Rife Tack Denison Jim Creameans Wight Judy Chase Pat Ads Curtis German Emma Fuselt Tommy Williamson Patricia Hunt Maryise Allen Fage Dee Thomas

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