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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1953

Page

3

Demonstration Groups Hold Christmas Displays in Pomeroy

Two day Christmas display at Federated Church in Pomeroy showcases homemade articles for gifts cards candles and decorations. Meigs County Home Demonstration Groups present tables of wrapped gifts and card materials with experts on hand to explain how to copy displays for personal use. Open 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with free public admission.

Pomeroy Meigs Countians Federated Church Meigs County Geneva H. Nolan

Pomeroy Social Notes Marks Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Guests from auxiliary units in Middleport Rutland Racine and Gallipolis attended the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion ladies auxiliary meeting in Pomeroy Tuesday evening with Mrs Paul Casci presiding. The program featured Mrs C J Ailstock of Athens department second vice president and included recognitions for district and department officers. Decorations were Halloween themed and refreshments followed.\\nAdditional notes cover upcoming November hosts and social events including Halloween parties at the Ben Thomas home, plus visits from relatives and other locals in Meigs County and Cincinnati.

Pomeroy Middleport Rutland Racine Gallipolis Drew Webster American Legion Post Paul Casci C. J. Ailstock Athens W. F. Baxter W. J. Brown Galapolis C. Horm Jacksonville J. O. Steenrod Nelsonville Elizabeth Lear Lillian Stieff Maddleport Ben Neutzling Stieff Cassi Meda Jenkinson Lydia ‘Wandling Lillian Pierce

Legion School Is Scheduled at Nelsonville Post

A service officers' school for the Eighth District of the American Legion of Ohio will be held at the Nelsonville Post on November 1 at 1 30 pm. C J Rhodes will chair and outline helps for local service officers with focus on compensation pensions survivors' benefits and hospitalization. Gus F Boop and Len Dennison will discuss veterans' compensation and pensions. Perry County Veterans' Service Officer Harlan L Smith covers survivors' benefits. The meeting ends with a Q and A period. All post officers veterans and others interested are invited.

Pomeroy American Legion of Ohio Nelsonville Cincinnati Len Dennnison Glouster Post Perry County Veterans’ Service Harlan L. Smith

COOLVILLE PTA Endorses School Levy Vote

COOLVILLE The Carthage Troy PTA voted unanimously for the new tax levy to align with state requirements and boost the district’s funds. The Nov 3 election asks for 5 mills more, totaling 11 mills for operating expenses, as Athens County districts must reach at least ten mills by 1955. The PTA notes local tax share is currently the lowest in the county and that local funds cover less than a third of school costs. FFA MEETING HELD 7 W. W. Cordray is the new sponsor of the Future Farmers of America at Carthage Troy High School. Initiates named include Larry Epling Carroll Himer Carl Scott Howard Williams Kenny Wines Ross McKnight David Gartrell Roy Pullins. Pest hunt sides chosen with Sean Snodgrass captain of A side and Eugene Windland captain of B side.

Coolville Carthage-Troy Parent Teachers Association Athens County FFA W. W. Cordray Future Farmers of America Organization of Carthage Troy High School Larry Epling Carrol Himer Carl, Scott Howard Wiliams Kenny Wines Ross McKnight David Gartrell Roy Pullins Sean Snodgrass Eugene Windland

Pomeroy Church News Listings Across Local Congregations

A long list of area church activities and service times is compiled. It covers Free Methodist, Church of God, Church of Christ, Racine Methodist, Sacred Heart, Letart Falls, Syracuse Circuit, United Brethren, Laurel Cliff, NACMI Baptist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mt. Zion, Seventh Day Adventist, Alfred Methodist, Nazarene, United Methodist, Pomeroy Federated, and other local parishes with Sunday schools, worship hours, Bible studies, revival meetings, and midweek prayer services.

Kerrs Run Troy Fields Nelsonville Church OF Christ Don Seevers Racine John Elwood Antiquity Forrest Run Oak Grove Sutton Sacred Heart George Adams Rutland Letart Fall Apple Grove Letart Falls Syracuse C A. White Bethany Carmel United Brethren Weber Thoma Mt. Herman Christian Endeavor Wease Laurel Cliff Harry Bates P. V. Rice Face Rice Seventh Day Adventist Spangler Alfred Methodist R. M.grove C. E. Woode Syracuse Church of the Nazarene M. C. Larimore NYPS Grace Episcopal Charles K. Speer All Saints Day Athens Francis J. Moore Grace Guild

Retail sales tax receipts fall in week ending Oct 17 1954

The weekly report by state treasurer Roger W. Tracy shows retail sales tax receipts down over thirty thousand dollars from the prior year. For the week ending Oct 17 receipts totaled 834,201 versus 1,? for the same week in 1952, per the report.

Pomeroy Roger W. Tracy

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Pomeroy Social Notes Betty Annie ‘Thomas Ben Thomas Shirley Nancy Brown Earlene Renshaw Wilma Wanda Jewell Carolyn Brown Richard Houdashelt Harvey Mossman Larry Thomas Minersville Marlene Linda Moore Joé Johnson Susie Helen Margaret Renshaw Pomeroy Personals Russell Knox Teaneck N. J Henry Lone Ard Benny Mulberry Avenue Knox Curtis Yeager Ewings William Campbell Peacock Ave S Sgt William Emilie Young Albert Young Edward Young Miss Young C. J. Struble Otto Tes Logan Order of Eastern Stars Phil Williamson Jackson Dorothy Jenkins Mary Neutzling Gertrude Mitchell Billy Joe Spencer Wee Telephone Company Legion School PTA Groucho Pomeroy Church News Dale H Raths Christian Science Jesson Danville W.V. Goserian MineHalas Metho R.om Grove Sand St.Joseph Altman Lee & Oshio Rockford Osh Kosh Lee Casey Jones Big Yank Dickie Cavalry Cavalry Dickies Big Altmans Alrmans Aviation Southeastern Ohio
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