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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1954

Page

6

Lt Gov Brown to Speak at Meigs County Broiler Festival

Lt Gov John Brown will be a speaker at the Second Annual Meigs County Broiler Festival on Sept 30. James Jobb of the Meigs County Jaycees announced at a Riverview dinner, with festival progress updates including floats trophies beauty contest and queen selection details.

Lt. Gov. Brown Pomeroy John Brown Meigs County Rivervue T Araeneneete Oewis Morr Bay Meigs Jaycees Huntington W. Va Jaycees Point Pleasant Gallipolis Thomas Crow, Jr Ohio Power Co Mulberry Ave Roger Morgan Middleport Slick Chick

Pomeroy Social Notes Announces New Deputy and Meeting

Mrs. Albert Woodard received her commission as deputy for the year at the Pomeroy Daughters of America council meeting. Eva Robson is hospitalized, Bertha Reibel is improving after a hospital return, and Edna Reibel's brother-in-law has died. A union meeting is planned for Nov. 1 with a dinner by the Happy Harvesters class. committees were named for registrations and gifts.

Pomeroy Albert Woodard Theodorus Council Daughters of America Glenna Swatzel Eva Robson Bertha Reibel Edna Reibel Margaret Kistler Happy Harvesters Federated Church Lillie Hauck Ethel Smith Marie Leifhelt Marc Hauck Opal Dailey Piva Hendricks Mra Woodard Lelia Flint E. Main St Marie Hauck Glenora Swatzel Dorst Dorst Eva Hendricks

Friendly Circle Elects Helen Neutzling as President

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church met Tuesday evening at the church and elected Helen Neutzling president. Officers include Margaret Blaetmar as vice president Mary Virginia Reibel secretary and Marjorie Crow treasurer. Nominating committee members are Alice Globokar Pat Bilikam and Pauline Mayer. The group plans a November Christmas party and hosting the guild in October, and announced a meeting invitation for Middleport Presbyterian Church. The program began with prayer led by President Harriett Whings followed by group singing.

Guild Presbyterian Church Middleport Harriett Whings

Birthday anniversaries of teachers observed by church group

The Happy Harvesters Class of the Federated Church held a birthday anniversary gathering Tuesday evening at Lena Huber’s home for former teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Huber and present teacher Mrs. Louis Reibel. A potluck supper was served and gifts were presented by class president Dale Smith. A large group attended, including Kate and Ann Ebersbach, Eva Hendricks, C. J. Ebersbach, Maude and Freda Grueser, Albert Ebersbach, Thelma Grueser, Bentz Wolfe, Grover Erb, Addie Grueser, Adam Ebbersbach, Edward Hite, Everett Dailey, Carl Shields, Ben Neutzling, Ernest Rhodes, Cleland Heines, Henry Reibel, Lena Huber, Phil Globokar, and many guests.

Pomeroy Elizabeth Huber Louis Reibel Happy Harvesters Federated Church Lena Huber Dale Smith Kate Ebersbach Ann Ebersbach Eva Hendricks C. J. Ebersbach Maude Grueser Freda Grueser Albert Ebersbach Thelma Grueser Bentz Wolfe Grover Erb Addie Gr

Weaver and Wheeler wed in St. Pauls Lutheran ceremony

Mrs. Ethel E. Weaver of Racine married Mr. Claude C. Wheeler of Nashport Ohio at St. Pauls Lutheran Church last Tuesday afternoon in a double ring ceremony led by Rev L M News. Attendants were Mr and Mrs J F Thoren. Wheeler, an oil and gas contractor, and his bride planned a Midwest wedding trip before settling in Newark Ohio.

Pomeroy Ethel E. Weaver Racine Claude C. Wheeler Nashport Ohio St. Paul's Lutheran Church L. M. News J. FE. Thoren Wheeler

Federated Church Senior Youth Fellowship Meets

Thirteen members gathered for a Sunday evening meeting. Four part harmony singing featured Miss Nancy Jacobs and Miss Barbara Swisher at the piano while plans for the hay ride were set with Roger Hines in charge. Next Sunday's program will end the leadership training series and the church tape recorder will again record speakers.

Pomeroy Federated Church Nancy Jacobs Barbara Swisher Roger Hines

Board To Meet POMEROY

A meeting of the Women's Missionary Convention of the Hocking District is set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Naomi Baptist Church in Pomeroy. The session will focus on district activities and planning.

Pomeroy Women’s Missionary Convention of the Hocking District Naomi Baptist Church

Fall programs start for Middleport church women

Middleport churches begin their fall and winter programs after summer breaks. Women from the Meigs County WSCS and various circles met to plan projects including buying a TV for the infirmary, selling pecans, and funding church needs. Club reports noted new members and community updates.

WSCS Circle Operates First Meeting Dinner Card

Middleport pancake and syrup display opened the WSCS Class 12 Circle year at Heath Methodist Church. Mrs. O. P. Klein led as president with Mrs. Glenn Lambert as vice president, Mrs. Earl Knight secretary and Miss Frieda Faehnile treasurer. Tables arranged in a T featured Aunt Jemima themed decor and red yellow garden arrangements.

Emerson Jones WSCS Dwight Eisenhower Jones Barbara Jones Frieda Faehnie Rotary Club E. S. Schaaf Middleport Heath Methodist Church 0. P. Klein Glenn Lambert Earl Knight Frieda Faehnile Jemima

Middleport church group hosts wiener roast

The Middleport Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ attended a wiener roast at Pine Grove Lutheran Church Tuesday evening. Forty one people participated with Mr. and Mrs. Willard hosting the event.

Middleport Church of Christ Pine Grove Lutheran Church Willard

Middleport High School selects editors for Crest and Activity

Faculty announces annual staff of The Crest and The Activity at Middleport High School. Co editors are Patricia Baker and June Bailey with Mary Jane Young as assistant editor. Department editors cover Class, Activity, Sports, Senior, Advertising, Subscriptions, Photography. Mary Ohlinger and Lucille Smith serve as faculty advisers.

Middleport Middleport High School Patricia Baker June Bailey Mary Jane Young Ruth Ann Powell Carole Goff Buddy Thomas Winona Fink Jim Puckett John Fisher Phyllis Ebersbach Fred Lewis Sheila Stover Doris Downe Rawlings Dorothy Overturn Janet Manley Jane Singer Lucille Smith Megan Cluff Linda Grimm Marlene Knapp Sally Wilson Dorothy Overtuf Thomas Kelly Stephen Coats Doris Dow Marilyn Sue Knight Olivia Hemmons Martha Spires Robert Delay Priscilla Harpole Gordon Guthrie Phyllis Blosser Patricia Brooks Patricia Dodson Dorng Dow Ruth Ward Donna McCool Nancy Rawlings Sharon Riley Mary Ohlinger

Pool Success Report Signals Strong Start for Middleport Park

Middleport's municipal pool completed its first season with funds remaining for repairs paint and a new diving board ahead of next summer. Bruce Lloyd president of the recreation board released figures showing 1427 adult admissions 8212 student admissions 21 adult season tickets 276 student season tickets 75 family tickets and concession sales of 12956.69 with net sales 5087.51 expenses 3985.95. Village funds exceeded bond issue costs by 2267.41 reflecting rising costs and unforeseen additions.

Recreation Board Bruce Lloyd Lloyd

Pomeroy Man Fined for Driving Under Influence

Jenkins Slusher, 29, of Guysville Route 2, fined 100 and costs in Mayor E F Robinson court on driving while intoxicated charges. He received a three day jail sentence. Frank Cicero, 30, of Cheshire, released on 15 bond on intoxication charges.

District 5 school of instruction report at Logan meeting

Mrs Meda Gibbs Mrs Howard Hysell Mrs Ed ward Johnson and Mrs Harry Allison reported on the district 5 school of instruction held at Logan Tuesday eve. Mrs Edward Johnson presided as Nel sonville was announced for the next district school. Prizes were awarded to Mrs An Mrs Hysell and Mrs Johnson for games played.

Edward Johnson Pocahontas Nelsonville A N Hysell Johnson

Open Air Devotionals Lead to Banquet Plans

The group heard devotionals outdoors led by Mrs. Fred L Gardner with Mr. Gardner, the church pastor. Mrs. Cash Bahr presided and named a ticket committee for reservations for the Philadelphia Society banquet on Oct 19. A bake sale is planned for Oct 23 at Tri-Lustre Dry Cleaners to support the apple butter project on Oct 5-6 at George Childs home. Group singing around the open fire closed the meeting.

Philadelphia Society Tri-Lustre Dry Cleaners George Childs

Sixth annual Rothgeb family reunion held in Cheshire

The N. R. Rothgeb family gathered for the sixth annual reunion on Sept. 12 at Delmar Rothgeb’s Cheshire home. Attendees included R. Rothgeb, Otto Rothgeb and grandson Jon, Dale Allensworth, Hawkins family, Athey family, Rothgeb children Randy Freddie Lynda Becky Jo, Neal family Jimmie and son, Burnett family Freddie Davey, Evans family David Martha, Kail family Sandra Mary Lou, Vroman family Mark, with Tim Evans, Jucker Neal and Claude Burnett directing next year’s event.

Middleport N. R. Rothgeb Delmar Rothgeb Cheshire Roberta Kail Dale Allensworth R. Rothgeb Otto Rothgeb Jon TF. Hawkins Clair Athey Paul Next Tim Evans Ucker Neal Claude Burnett

Electa Circle meets in Middleport for Meigs County Infirmary project

The Electa Circle of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society met at Mrs E L Hughes home. Mrs David Darst Jr is chairman and Mrs Raymond Libuman secretary. Ten to fourteen members attended and next meeting will be in October at the Little House hosted by Mrs C P Bradbury.

Middleport Woman's Association Dwight Wallace Rodney Sauer Lewis Sauer, Jr Meigs County Infirmary Harold Sauer Paul Jerke Karen Carla Daune Owen Carl Gilmore Childers Electa B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society E. L. Hughes David Darst, Jr Raymond Libuman E. Hoyt Darst Hughes Dana Hamilton Little House C. P. Bradbury

Comfort project at First Baptist Church held by B. H. Sanborn Society

Mrs. A. R. Pullen led a comfort lying at the church with the society preparing items for their home mission. A luncheon followed, and noon pie and ice cream were served to attendees including Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Darst, Mrs. Smart, Mrs. Cross, Sylvia McMaster, Mrs. White, Mrs. Seines, Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs. Sauders, Mrs. Mayer, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Kauff, and Mrs. Pullen.

Middleport A. R. Pullen First Baptist Church B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Charles Bennett David Darst, Jr Paul Smart H. M. Cross Sylvia McMaster Charles White John Seines C. E. Hoyt James Sauders Faye Mayer Dana Hamilton John Kauff Pullen

Busy Bee Class Hosts Evening at First Baptist Church

J Q Rice will hostesses the Busy Bee Class Thursday evening at First Baptist Church. Mrs B F Parmalee on vacation in Connecticut will be a contributing hostess. Mrs Iva Turner will be devotional leader and Mrs Faye May er the chairman in place of Mrs Ethel Hughes.

J. Q Rice First Baptist Church B. F. Parmalee Connecticut Iva Turner Faye Mayer Ethel Hughes

Middleport Social Notes Mention Lettie Roush and Hyla Rice

Mrs Lettie Roush and Mrs Hyla Rice appear in a Middleport social item noting their participation in local events. Additional names and details are not readable in the fragments provided.

Middleport Lettie Roush Hyla Rice

Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter to Meet Friday

Middleport announces a meeting of the Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, scheduled for Friday. Members are expected to attend the local gathering.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star

JOF Class Plans Rummage Sale and Bazaar at Church

The JOF Class of the United Methodist Church met Monday evening with Mrs. Gerald Wildermuth presiding. Devotional leader Mrs. Antone Locke spoke on "How To Pray" as plans were set for a rummage sale in early November and a church bazaar in early December. Guest Mrs. Mabel Middleswart of Piqua attended.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Gerald Wildermuth Antone Locke Dwight Parker Mabel Middleswart Piqua

Fellowship Convenes at Pomeroy Church of Christ

A fellowship night at the Pomeroy Church of Christ featured Denver Kapple as devotional leader on the topic Prayer. The evening began with a 6 30 potluck followed by singing and a closing prayer by Conrad Ohlinger. Mrs Ralph Welker chaired the affair with Mrs Charles Eskew and Mrs Oliver Michael on the kitchen committee.

Pomeroy Denver Kapple Pomeroy Church of Christ Conrad Ohlinger Ralph Welker Charles Eskew Oliver Michael

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Bill Childs Childs John Richmond Dick Seyler Columbus Richard Karr Pittsburgh Armstrong and Nairn W. Main Charles McMaster Cash Humphrey Schmoll Ane Capital Finance Comm H. L. Kidd 2Nd St Pomeroy, O N. Court St Athens Nelsonvilile K. E Mac’ McCammon W. Columbus St P. R. Baird Court &J. — Louis A. Ardit, Mer Pomeroy Social Notes Blaetmar MEIGS Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray Temple Cornel Wilde McFerrer Middleport Society Municipal Pool Pocahontas Group Rothgebs Adam L&z Shop Ind & Court Hudson Karr & van Zandt Winter Outfit Becky Middleport, Ohio Mercedes Condon Dress Shop Pomeroy, Ohio S&h
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