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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

3

Charles Legar Master Elected At Pomeroy Bend Grange

Charles Legar was elected master of the Pomeroy Bend Grange at a Wednesday night meeting at the DAV Home. New officers include Carl N. Smith overseer Christine Lake lecturer Floyd Spencer steward John Strickland assistant steward Mrs Floyd Spence chaplain Mrs Herman Warner treasurer Mrs Floyd Morris secretary Mrs C L Heaton gatekeeper Mrs Dayton Strickland Flora Mrs Charles Spencer Ceres Mrs Cleland Hines Pomona and Miss Lila Sue Terrell lady assistant steward. Francis Morris named to the executive committee.

Pomeroy Charles Legar Pomeroy Bend Grange DAV Carl N. Smith Christine Lake Floyd Spencer John Strickland Floyd Spence Herman Warner Floyd Morris C. L. Heaton Dayton Strickland Flora Charles Spencer Ceres Cleland Hines Pomona Lila Sue Terrell

New Combo Debuts at Middleport High School Dance

A new musical combo debuts tonight at Middleport High School dance sponsored by John Parsons. The River Rats led by Stephen Coats with Gene Crooks on trumpet Jeannette Crooks on piano Russell Roush on bass Stephen Coats on sax Sonny Knapp on drums prepared a month with all members of the school band.

Middleport Middleport High School John Parsons River Rats Stephen Coats Gene Crooks Jeannette Russell Roush Sonny Knapp

Bond Posted For Described Disorderly Conduct Arrest

Middleport DeRue Pike posted a $25 appearance bond after arrest for disorderly conduct. Chief Russell Bailey reports Pike, a construction worker, will be employed in Ashtabula.

Middleport DeRue Pike Russell Bailey Pike Ashtabula

Hospital Patients Reported Improving

Good reports from Middleport hospitals show patients under treatment. Robert Coats continues to improve at Holzer Hospital after a critical heart ailment. Mrs. Bruce Lloyd convalesces after major surgery at Meigs General Hospital. Walter B. Harris and daughter Jane visited Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus where Mrs. Harris was to undergo major surgery.

Middleport Robert Coats Holzer Hospital Bruce Lloyd Meigs General Hospital Walter B. Harris Jane Columbus

Forget-Me-Not Sale Planned by DAV Auxiliary

The Disabled American Veterans announce their annual Forget-Me-Not Sale this Saturday in Middleport. Proceeds fund national rehabilitation work, with Mrs Dale Mourning as commander of the auxiliary and Mrs Edward Spencer leading the drive at the LaSalle Hotel with help from Mrs Gordon Wolfe and others.

Middleport Dale Mourning DAV Edward Spencer Gordon Wolfe LaSalle Hotel

Local Social Notes Mention Guests and Moves

Recent guests include the Emmetts Gorby and Jordan families from Columbus Crooksville and Somerset visiting Carpenter residents. Moves involve Orville Whittington near Lancaster selling farm to Harold Caster of Chicago while John Hamill traveled to Columbus.

Carpenter William Cheadle Linda Frank Emmett Somerset Calvin Gorby Crooksville Lawrence Woodyard David Columbus Lavern Jordan Ruth Ann Jane W. E. Jeffers Reed Jeffers Richard Harry Brattain Jimmy John P. Hamill Ollie B. Burke Cincinnati Lyle Chapman Dolphus Burke Gene Jeffers Margie Orville Whittington Lancaster Harold Caster Chicago Robert Gardner Bobby Mr. Gardner L. O. Gardner Ellen McKnight McKnight Fern Gillogly Eddie A. R. Caster H. E. Starkey Westina Crabtree

Births and notices from Blue Lake community

Mr and Mrs James Everette welcomed a son the former Rena Warren listed as mother. Robert Townsamond 82 Spanish American War veteran is in San Diego and father of Mrs Anna Moore. Herman and Bill Craft attended Frederick Craft's funeral at Barberton. Youth fellowship at Elizabeth Chapel elected Charles Steger president Janet Randolph vice president Joan Porter secretary and Evelyn Sheets treasurer. Sgt and Mrs Melvin Church Burlingham VI and Edward Church of Cleveland visiting Mr and Mrs William Church. Mr and Mrs William Saunders Virginia Gothard are parents of a son. Grandparents Connie and William Saunders. Guests of Roe Sheets and son Keith Allen included C A Turner Lee Lines Columbus and Russell Sheets.

Blue Lake James Everette Everette Rena Warren Stanley Warren Loren Halley Robert Townsamond San Diego Calif Anna Moore Herman Bill Craft Frederick Craft Barberton C. A. Turner Lee Lines Columbus Russell Sheets

Pomeroy Organ Dedication Guest by Ohio University Professor

Professor Allen R. Kresge of Ohio University will be guest organist at 2 30 p m Sunday for the United Methodist Church organ dedication. Miss Joy Smith and Miss Donna Wildermuth will play with Rev and Mrs J Leslie Kunze singing. A tea will follow. The organ cost over 4000 with JOF Class installing it. Hostesses served refreshments to 16 members.

Pomeroy Hostesses Past Presidents Parley Night

Mrs Dey Hysell hosted the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary event at Mulberry Ave. Mrs Eddie Smith led the meeting with prayers and pledges. Elizabeth Huber of Gallipolis celebrated her birthday, and a quiz on music won prizes for Mrs William Baxter Mrs Ben Neutzling Mrs Hysell and Mrs J M Thornton. Dessert was served to members and guest Miss Jennie Sue Eiselstein during the social hour.

Pomeroy Dey Hysell Parley Drew Webster American Legion Mulberry Ave Eddie Smith Elizabeth Huber Gallipolis William Baxter Ben Neutzling Hysell J. M. Thornton Jennie Sue Eiselstein

Spiritual Kingdome in Perilous Times program note

Pomeroy reports the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Forest Run Methodist Church met Wednesday at Mrs Christie Baer’s home. Mrs Mark Evans led devotions, with hymns and prayers by Mrs John Elwood. Readings included Makeshift Accommodations and Work with War Widows as the group of 14 enjoyed refreshments.

Everett Damewood John Scott

Wedding Party Rehearsal at Apple Grove Home

Members of the wedding party for Marlene Clark and Cecil J. Hinl attended a rehearsal party Friday at the bride’s parents home in Apple Grove. Hostess Mrs. Ernest Clark and assisting hostess Mrs. Alex Wheeler presided as gifts were exchanged with the bridal party including Rev. and Mrs. John Elwood and Norma Ann Chapman.

Ronnie McDade Carmen Clark Ernest Clark

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets at Minersville Church

The Wo man s Society of Christian Service of Minersville Methodist Church met Wednesday evening. Mrs. Brooks Sayre presided as readings on settlement housing were given by Sadie Brown Norman McCallum and Mrs. Reuter. Contributions were sent to Tanenenrey Squad Peeke at Palo Ill March of Dollars and Pusan Community Center. Apple butter fundraising planned and a round robin card sent to ill Mrs Pearl Phillips during a concluding social hour.

Son is Born to Pomeroy Lehews Family

Mr and Mrs William Lehew of Columbus announce the birth of a son Wednesday night at Cross Hospital in Columbus. The infant joins brother Teddy and is welcomed by grandparents Mrs ma Leifheit of Pomeroy and Mrs Frank Stowe of Syracuse.

Pomeroy William Lehew Columbus Margaret Thuener Syracuse the Cross Hospital Colums William Thuener Theo Lehew Pomeoy Ma Leifheit Fank Stowe Syacuse Lehews Teddy

Middleport booster club to sell colors for funds

Middleport Athletic Association booster club plans to sell orange and black badges as a money making project to support the team.

Middleport Yellow Jacket Middleport Athletic Associatio

Fall Rally Planned by Athens Youth Presbytery

Middleport Athens Youth Presbytery will meet Sunday at 2 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church for a fall rally. Mr and Mrs Judson White and Mrs Paul Haptonstall are in charge of local arrangements.

Athens

Marriage License for Marion Barton and Gertrude Lenthicum

Marion Barton aged 19 of Coolville and Gertrude Lenthicum aged 17 of Reedsville Route 1 applied for a marriage license.

Marion Barton Coolville Gertrude Lenthicum Reedsville

Racine Student Injured After Fall At School

Larry Holter of Racine High School sustained a fractured right hip in a fall at the school and was taken to Meigs General Hospital Thursday morning for treatment.

Pomeroy Larry Holter Racine Meigs General Hospital

Star Grange Elects Officers at Recent Meeting

Dexter Star Grange held a meeting electing officers led by Edwin Nelson as master and Rex Shenefield as overseer with Catherine among the appointed roles. The group confirmed duties and set plans for community service programs this season.

Dexter Star Grange Edwin Nelson Rex Shenefield Catherine

Pomona Grange Set to Meet in Star Grange Hall

Shenefield a lecturer James Nicholson steward Kenneth Wilcox assistant steward Ora Proffit chaplain Ward Holliday treasurer Neva Nicholson Robert Holliday gatekeeper Ann Holliday Ceres Goldie Nelson Pomona Pauline Holliday Flora and Norma Gail Holliday lady assistant steward Pomona Grange will meet Nov. 4 in Star Grange Hall A donation was given the

Pauline Holliday Flora Norma Gail Holliday Pomona Grange Star Grange Hall

Pomeroy Emergency Squad Hosts Grange Guests

Mr and Mrs Glen McClure from a grange near Akron attended a gathering hosted by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. The menu featured bean soup a vegetable salad and iced tea.

Pomeroy Glen McClure Grange Akron

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis Morris Beasley Mathewe Ohio Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Bendix Allen Appliance E. Main ST Bendvue Theatre Pomeroy Society Norman McCallum Karl Grueser Mrs. Hysell Mrs. Baer Middleport Park Association Altmans Alma Rose Ivyalls H.1.s
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