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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1955

Page

2

Contest for 55 Miss Slick Chick Brightens Pomeroy

In Meigs County the Third Annual Miss Slick Chick contest nears with 15 entrants announced by committee chair William D. Childs. Local sponsors are sought to reach 20 contestants and two court members will receive cash and merchandise. Orgnized by Meigs County Jaycee-ettes the parade floats and concessions plans progress, with Central PTA aiding float prep and a large turnout expected for the parade.

Pomeroy Slick Chick Meigs County Tate Ae Grow Brothers Pouliey Co Chapman Ey Garnet Dairy Queen Newark Connie Howe Ty Starks Rowena’ Sanders Botton Patty Lieyd Deport Kins Chicas Helen Ingey Compton Jewelry Store Susers Hen Wate Bey Oho Valet Carolyn Miller Iadleport IV Miler Donna Ruth Ann Whie the Swisher and Lohse Drug Sore Mary Jane Scott Forest John Scott, Music Co Jaycee-ettes Roger Morgan Middleport Ori

Central Ohio families gather for long Labor Day reunions

Middleport and MIDDLEPORT areas host multi family gatherings over the holiday weekend. Dozens of cousins and kin from Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, Pomeroy, Lima, Mansfield and beyond attended reunions at homes and parks. Guests included Scarberrys, Bowers, Thomases, Sauers, Buchanans, Carpenters, and other relatives. Families planned church events and new home moves as they enjoyed meals and slides from military service in Japan.

Japan Kenneth Sauer George Lois Ann Russell Sauer James Buchannans Nancy Charies Sauers Sally Middleport John Blaettnars Fred Blaettnars A. A. Scarberrys Broadway Henry Scarberrys Steve Danny Dayton Sara Scarberry Wells John Bill Larry Wells Columbus William Scarberry Michael Gary Scarberrys A. J. Carters Chester Ralph Carpenters Jimmy Allen William Campbell Guest Rand Ann Reece Son Chuckle Los Angeles Beece Locust St J. E. Wilson Beech St Francises West Columbia Springfield Son Federal Housing Administration Wilsons Robert Turner Frieda Wilson Free ‘Man Jackson Thelma Wilson John Hawkins Franklin’ Ginther Havel Hawkins Vickie Gilbert Hayes Columbus Mir William Mayes Barbara Lima Charles Mayes Grant St William Robson Charles Seines S. Third Ave David Rice Gene Rice James E. Marley John Hatfey Lumbus W. H. Jubling Doushte Bn Nix Artough Colum Betes Sting Dingo Ben Gem John Fults Anne Mars Mra Fernbarter Ievand Wesley Carter Pamela Sal Nat Golub Carl Powell Harry Huon Tex Teuton van Lane Fate Cleveland Oss SC Manatute Ira Robert Siyers Charean Troon Kematy Akron Third Ave

Engaged POMEROY-Mr and Mrs Wily plan wedding

Maas of Rowena Texas employed as psychiatric nurse with Veterans Administration in Waco Texas announces engagement of their daughter Doris to Capt Langairth of Racine Wisconsin. Miss Maas a graduate of Michigan State College Shannon School of Nursing San Angelo Texas, has two years service in the U S Navy Nurse Corps and is now transferred with a bomber squadron to Japan.

Pomeroy Wily Maas Rowena Texas Veterans Administration Waco Tome Doris J. B.worth Langairth United Ey Racin Ie Force University San Angelo Longsworth United States Japan Bomber Squadron

School Zone Markings Will Get Repainting

Mdqleport sal nue and a conan vine off Mddleton seted tang hignatea Shay Pree a Shantyee asley department before the start of school. Patrolmen selected from Sarnia pal deinen will repaint the markings, Frazier said today. One Chief of Police Russell Bailey notes the need due to faded lines near the school buildings. Parents urged to watch for children and exercise caution as repainting proceeds before classes resume.

Mdqleport Etn Conan Vine Mddletont Asley Sarnia Pal Deinen Frazier Russell Bailey

Middleport Churches offer varied services and schedules

The listing details multiple Middleport church activities led by ministers like Fred J. Gardner and L A Ban, including Bible school at 9:?0 am, morning worship at 10:30, and sermons on topics such as The Sufficient Faith and Determining Des. Evening services, prayer meetings, choir practice, and youth fellowships share weekly times, with various local churches including River Oil Company interests noted.

Church of Christ Fred J. Gardner S Bible Schoo Martin Tiny National Refining Company Sleveland River Oil Heath Methodist L. A Standards Youth Fellowship Arelpoary Pam Franklin Riser Dan Rizer Christian’ Service Ray’ Gibbs Willard Durst Commission On Education First Baptist — Church Eliah Church of the Nesarone Robvec Sayers Trevey Irs Presbyterian H. Eusale Pastors Fam Taylor Obie Utiveraty Sinian Westminster Youth Fellowship Bessy Eee Rystay Weasetay Susi Sunior Thearaak Ummels Schoo Pi Holmes Maces Brent Tuppel Pester Brenig Servicn Wilam Taylor Wital Ugaeieries Gitano Eam

Recreation Commission Meeting Postponed in Middleport

The Middleport village recreation commission meeting set for the first night has been postponed for several days. Chairman Lion Toore plans a full report from the swimming pool project sector. Contractor King will be present to share views on the pool and stand. Members Lloyd, secretary Paul Dee, Forrest Bachvel, and Robert Conte attend.

Middleport Sho’ Recreation Commission Lion Tpoere Chate King Une Pool Lloyd Paul Dee

Candlelighting Service by Racine Youth Group

The Racine PTA and youth group held a candlelighting service at 1:90 Monday evening after regular church services at the grade school building. Parents and teachers were invited to attend the campfire gathering, light candles from the fire, and share a period of silent retreat led by Rev. Robert Styers.

Middlefort Young Pepe's Society of the Church of the Pomeroy Racine PTA Sevice Robert Styers Styers The YPS

Mrs George Dies at 84 in Holzer Hospital

Mrs Minnie George, 84, died Thursday afternoon at Holzer Hospital after several weeks illness. Survived by son Hobart George of Hobson, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and brother Elmer Hysell of Carroll. Funeral at Rawlings-Coats Sunday at 1 p.m. Rev. George Osler of Point Pleasant to officiate. Interment in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. Member of Hobson Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Upuielder Minnie George Holzer Hospital Hobart George Hobson Elmer Hysell Carroll Rawlings-Coats George Osler Point Pleasant Cheshire Gravel Hill George Hobson Church of Christ In Christian Union

Father of FW Tweel Dies in Huntington

Friends report the unexpected death of WF W Tweel Sr in Huntington, father of Frederick W Tweel Jr who taught at Portsmouth Interstat Business College and was located in this city for five months. Funeral services were to be held today at KP Hall.

FW. Tweel Huntington Middleport WF. W. Tweel Sr Frederick W. Tweel, Jr Portsmouth Interstat Business College KWP

Daughter Is Born In Gallipolis Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Hamm announce the birth of a daughter Amy Beth Saturday at Holter Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mrs Clarence Hamm of Middleport and Ed Dutty of Pomeroy. Great grandparents are Mrs Catherine Burns and William Michael, both of Middleport.

Pomeroy William Hamm Amy Beth Holter Hospital Gallipolis Clarence Hamm Middleport Ed Dutty Catherine Burns William Michael

Applebutter Project Set for Early October Dates

MIDDLEPORT October 4 5 and 6 community applebutter project activities include prayers and Church of Christ events. Refreshments served to members and guests as committees announced and a short program of essays and names of committee members was presented by Mrs Leo Childs.

Middleport Satterfield Church of ‘Christ Calen Sidney T. Russell Leo Childs Audrey Frost Pearl Graves

Work Pushed On Bridges Along Ohio

Reedsville reports contractor Claude Jones completed replacement work on four bridges between Reedsville and Hockingport. The Rock Hunt bridge near Reedsville Sugar Camp Creek and Indian Run to Hockingport projects follow. Indian Run fill will ease a notorious hill aiding travelers on a scenic river stretch with Lock 20 visible.

Reedsville Claude Jones Hockingport Rock Hunl Sugar Camp Creek Indian Run Ohio River Lock 20 i the Distee

Central PTA Meeting at 7:30 PM with Naylor's Run Refreshments

The Central PTA will meet at 7 30 PM Monday at the school. The Naylor's Run group will furnish refreshments. A musical program will be presented.

Pomeroy PTA Naylor's Run

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