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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

2

Not To These People In A Warren Village Wardrobe Missing

Ohio couple touring Warren were robbed Saturday when their wardrobe vanished from their car near The Friendly Tavern and The Friendly Bank as onlookers recall seeing men nearby. Police detained several suspects while city investigators hunt riverbank hideouts for the stolen clothing and other items. A separate burglary hit The Liberty Theatre with box receipts about $100 taken during a 25 minute interval when the Hindys were away.

Ohio Harding Citizens’ National Bank Friendly Bank A.D. Heston Texas Mar Hestons Mise Lois Cecil Pam. Fritday Ollie Hindy Liberty ‘Theatre Hindy

Coincidence Leads to Family Reunion in Cannes

Don Allen of Miami and New York, billed as the world’s largest Chevrolet dealer, and Mrs. Esther Bradbury of Powell Place visit relatives Mrs. A. Bradbury and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen in Rio Grande. During a New York car sale, a Cannes client notes a shared birthday, as Allen’s driver’s license confirms Oct 28, sparking a planned reunion in Cannes during a 44 day Mediterranean cruise.

Suyuueruimme Don’ Allen Miami New York A. Bradbury Powell ‘Place Frank Allen Rio Grande Allen James Arnold J.P. Bradbury Don Allen Chevrolet New York City Cannes France Esther Bradbury

Mr. Burr Dies at 84 in Mineral City

Mr. Burr aged 84 died Saturday night at home near Rock Falls. He is survived by a son and nephews. his wife Ruth Wells Burr preceded him in death. Mineral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Racine Baptist Church with calling at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial in Lafart Falls Cemetery. Riding Club Meets Pomeroy at Rock Springs Grange Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Cumenes Veram Burr Ie Hom Uatart Falls Burr Mimera Eer Ruth Wells Burr Racine CLAB Pomeroy Melge County Rock Springs

Fred Bentz Dies at 91 in Portland Home

Fred Bentz dies at 91 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Helen Smith in Portland. He is survived by five daughters, two sons, a brother, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hazel Community Church with burial at Bald Knob Cemetery. viewing ends at noon Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Home.

Henry Bentz Eva Flanerty William Hazel Community Church DeWitt’s Run Bald Knob Ewing Funeral Home

Twin City Card Club Hosts Friday Evening At Main Street Home

Members of the Twin City Card Club gathered at B Main Street Friday evening hosted by Miss Misa Ema Jess Thostexg. Guests included Clarence Clifford and Miss ana Grueser with Miss Grueser winning the guest prize. Members awarded prizes to Mrs Rollin Beards Mrs Paul Grueser and Mr C P Gallagher. Refreshments were served after games.

Ruments Misa Ema Jess Thostexg Twin City

Middleport Birthday Gatherings and Society Notes

The Middleport column details a three lamb cake birthday party for Vicki Han with three friends acting as faux bakers and gifts from Florence Bush Shirley Mills and Walter Crooks. It also mentions a forthcoming Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Heath Methodist Church with a memory service for deceased members and lists invitees. Additional items cover Mark Vroman’s second birthday party at his parents’ home with grandparents and great-grandparents present, a merry go round cake, and an upcoming White Rose auxiliary meeting at Woodman Hall with local hosts.

Vicki Han Middleport Mary Thyme Vicki Finther Columbus Mer Mie Jona Hawkins Florence Bush Shirley Mills Walter ‘Crooks Mark Vroman Charles "Vroman Fielding Hawtin Jon Voomans Frank Vroomans Lula Mason Mark

Rites Held Saturday for Mrs Mary Might in Rutland

Services for Mrs Mary Might were held Saturday at Chase Funeral Home Rutland with John Wyatt pastor officiating. Music by Rutland Church of Christ choir and numerous relatives attended from multiple states. pallbearers listed among grandsons and related families.

Pomeroy Panera Mary Might Chase Shome Rutland John Wyatt Bradford Ronald. Jacks Margaret Vernee John Kerr

Ushers Chosen By Heath Methodist Church

The Heath Methodist Church official board named Harold Wood, Ralph Radcliff, Richard Shambers, Charles Murray, James Guler, and Stephen Coats as ushers for regular and special services. Emerson Jones to check on repairs and insurance for church and parsonage. Funds report shows $258.50 pledged of $300 for religious education instructor Nan Moore. William Leither has $201.79 on hand for Church of the Community home in Syracuse. Mrs Ruth Johany Calumbuis and eight grandchildren noted. Funeral services for a late member to be held Wednesday at Syracuse Presbyterian Church. body to remain at funeral home until morning transmission.

Middleport Heath Methodist ,S Church Harold Woodqerd Ralph Radcliff Richard Shambers Charles Murray James Guler Stephen Coats Ed Emerson Jones Heath Methodist Church Nan Moore Pomeroy William Leither Laura Kathleen Peters Arcadia Mex Tulse Syracuse Presbyterian Lowing

Lutheran youth group elects new officers after summer break

The Methodist Youth Fellowship held its first post vacation meeting at the church. New officers named Kenneth Murray president Ed Knight vice president Janita Bangerter secretary Stephen Combs treasurer Nancy Roler pianist. Counselors Mrs Nan Moore and Mrs E M Blake return. Baptism rites for Dennis Edward Pomeroy son of Mr. and Mrs Ray Knight were performed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with sponsors listed.

Hip Nan Moore Counser E. M. Blake 1A Bangerter Kenneth Murray Lee. McComas Janita Bangerter Cretary Stephen. Comts Nancy Roller Pomeroy Dennis Edward Ected Christin Faith Fant Ray Sharon Jones Marilyn Sue Late Christian Witness St. Patricia Hoyd Ared Aus Lutheran Church Mary Rev le M. Mohrhott Carolyn’ Miller Shirley” Roush Edward Young Sieq Christian Outreach John Theo Lehew Ketchin Cherole Blake Alm Christian Fellowship Robert Hennesy George Hibbs

Hamden Setups New School Era With Staff Expanded

Hamden Seno opened Sept 6 with Superintendent William Kuhner in charge. New and returning teachers include Gene Murdock home economics instructor Ruth Murdock and a list of Hamden staff. Local residents and relatives visited, while former superintendent H J moved to Mobile to teach history after 14 years.

Hamden — Seno William Kuhner Gene Murdock Ruth Murdock Loretta Jones Jane Cottrill Mary Lou Palmer Dana Heltsman Neal Atkinson John Petrea Cloe Dixson Mary Swick Chareen Webb Autye Baker Mary. Hayhurst Mae Harkins Hattie Graves University Hospital, Columbus Viola Napper Holzer Hospital Roy Murdock Hamden Rena Dye Durdas John Murdock New Straitsville Mount St.Mary Hospital Nelsonville H. J Ralph Matteson Springfield Thas Leland Matteson Ralph Ratelift Columbus

Pomeroy Social Notes on Garden Club Meeting

Garden club evening featured Miss Garland arranging seven designs in various containers and colors. Members discussed fall planting, with 22 present, plus notices of yearbooks and a $5 donation to the Emergency Squad.

Pomenu Land Wslignt Garden Club Lortise Jacobs Garland Agnes Faye Altonia Joe Thoren Nease Settlement Pomeroy Lucretia Genheimer Ralph Graves A. V. Howell Edie Smith Clara Garland

Queens Bands Floats Festival Ready To Roll

Meigs County hosts the Third Annual Broiler Festival with over 208 seats, six high school bands, and 20 plus queen candidates. Float judging offers top cash prizes and trophies while Jaycees and PTA groups prep floats with Americanism and community themes.

Pomeroy Meigst County Broiler Meigs U County Junior Chamber of Commerce Enine Roger Morgan Arade Busiseg Eaaamiaseee Central Pta Keigs County Pomeroy Motor Cotorage Union Ave Jaycees Maple Lawn Beta Sigma Sorority Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betas Broiler Letart Falls Crow | Brothers | Poultry Co Main Grant St William D. Childs

Miss Shirley Evans and Frank Easter Wed in Middieport Ceremony

Miss Shirley Evans married Frank Easter at the Middieport Methodist Church in a Sunday ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple, both graduates of Middleport High School, plan to reside in Columbus after a university wedding party and reception followed the vows.

Shirley Evans Frank Easter Siiddleport Theath Mise 'Shiley Evans Louis A. Bangerter Margaret Hoyt E.S. Sehaat Andrew Evans Gardenias Charlene Dillard Columbus Middie Port High School Dillard Hive Willam Mr Easteys Larry Eastep Oy Vane Val Edgar’ Heynalts Charles Swanson Macys Nile Hwkina Airport Virginia Basten Diane Reichman Ann Smith E. M. Blake Forrest Tachel Eastep Virginia University District of Middleport High School Officeraining School Ohio State University Ite College of Engineering University Astep Hubert Eastep Mayme Baron Martin and Vernon Edward Aullis Canton Marys Lle Carroll Swansons Uth. Hawkins

Contract Awarded for Route Surfacing in Meigs County

The state Department of Highways announced a $57,968 contract awarded to Anersons, Inc. of Charleston for surfacing parts of Routes 7 and 24 in Meigs County. Completion date is October.

Pomero Meigs County Anersons’, Inc Charleston State Department of Highways

Methodist Church Executive Board Meeting Schedule

A United Methodist Church announces a fan executive board meeting at 7 pm and the full group gathering at 7 30 pm at the church on Tuesday.

New Woman’s Christian Service of the United Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

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