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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1956
Page
9
Middleport Board of Education met Monday evening with architect C D Camden reviewing plans for the new elementary school and high school addition. A resolution approved advertising for bids and set November 29 as the bid opening date.
Middleport hosts the third annual Big Bend Clio and Minstrel at Middleport High School for a three day run. Bob Hoeflich produced the show and sparked scenes with singing and interpretative dancing. The all star cast included Bill Childs Danny Thompson Evelyn Cleland and Lois Werry among others. The road show moves to Racine tonight at 8 10 p m.
Hundreds of children and adults crowded Middleport streets for Beggar's Night as costumes and candy rolled through. The American Legion plans a Halloween party tonight at 8 pm starting at the high school with prizes, doughnuts, and cider. rain backup is Legion Hall.
Eight members of two Brownie troops in Rock Springs area flow up at Salisbury Township School auditorium. Ray Whaley praises outdoor life and nature as core to scouting. Leaders Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Eblin present wings. Mrs. Knight recounts Juliette Low life. Tea follows with centerpieces of chrysanthemums.
Mrs. Alice Ogle and children spent a weekend with Mrs. Bertha Jacoby of Marietta. Lincoln Dearth was a business visitor in Marietta. Mrs. Ora Carsey and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Martin. Mrs. Arthur Burchette and sons Michael and Phillip of Marion spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ogle. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sanders and son Bobby were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bundy Perry. W. M. Rosser of Lancaster visited friends here. Mrs. Golda Clark of Athens was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Pearse.
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