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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1956

Page

2

Bonus talk at Legion meeting stresses Korean veterans aid

The American Legion post discussed a proposed bonus for Korean veterans planned for the November general election. Commander Roscoe Fife and District Commander Alec Blair described efforts to assure veterans of a bonus, with members also planning a patriotic essay contest for high school students and a Halloween party. The fall conference in Coalton was noted, and Frank Cheesebrew praised the post during a Wednesday visit.

Amcdleyurt Legion Hall Charles O. A. Bradbury Yanks Henry Clatworthy Lewis Long Paul Haptonstall Norman van Meter Charles Byer Gerald Anthony William Fee Henry Clatworthy Coalton Gene Coleman Frank Cheesebrew Sth Ralph Martin Earl Lansbury

Meigs County Livestock Sale Scheduled by Association

Meigs County will host a livestock sale on October 1 at the Athens livestock sales barn. The Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association organized the event with 225 animals consigned. Cattle may be unloaded from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with farms inspected beforehand by secretary Paul Baer.

Pomeroy — Meigs Couna Athens Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Improvement Association Paul Baer Marvin Keebaugh Loyd ‘Summerfield Hugh Leifb

Middleport church news list of services and events

Middleport churches list weekly schedule: Morning worships at 10:30 with sermons on The Significance of My Church Growing Up and The Way of True Love. Bible school at 9:30. CE Youth Hour six thirty. special services and preaching by Miles E Hoon. midweek prayer and choir practice. youth fellowships and rallies. deacon and trustee meetings. different pastors including Fred Gardner Heath Konk right F Hoyt F Ruppelt and Howard. Stan ton events noted.

Haven of Christ Fred Gardner Miles E. Hoon Athens County Heath Methodist R. C. Konkright First Baptist Claremont F Jamie- ¢ See Stanton First Presbyterian Howard F. Ruppelt Westminister Youth Fellowship

First Rehearsal Called For Sunflower Minstrel

Bradford Maag, director, issues first rehearsal call for Sunflower Minstrel at 2 p m Sundays in the American Legion Hall Middle Port. The Sunflower Minstrel plans were discussed by Fides Lodge No 210 K of P with Paul Haptonstall presiding. Representatives will go to Gallipolis Tuesday for ritual work. an oyster supper closed the meeting with full officer attendance.

Middleport Bradford Maag American Legion Hall Middle Port Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital Fides Lodge No. 210 K of P Castle Hall Paul’ Haptonstall Gallipolis

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Meetings

Pomeroy Racine Chapter of Eastern Star to honor st matrons and past patrons Monday evening with a covered dish refreshments hour. Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs Paul Theis home in Middleport. Pomeroy Garden Club gathers Monday at 2 p.m. at Mrs George H Parker home with Mrs H B Smith assisting. Parking meter receipts show $155.25 for the past week at the village hall.

Pomeroy Racine Order of Eastern Star Louise Stewart Ladies Aid St. Paul's Lutheran Church Paul Theis Middleport Pomeroy Garden Club George H. Parker H. B. Smith Village Ball

Mike DiSalle Draws Large Crowd At Meigs County Rally

About 800 residents, one of the county’s largest crowds, attended a Meigs County Democratic rally at Pomeroy Junior High School with Michael DiSalle, Democratic candidate for governor, delaying arrival to 9:15 p.m. He spoke on farm prices, industry growth, and aid for the aged, urging turnout for the fall election and support for local candidates.

Bob Hoeflich Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Junior High Michael Mike" DiSalle Ohio di Salle DiSalle Wahama Hi

Harvest Festival At Salvation Army Post Under Capt Rummel

The Harvest Festival In-Gathering will be observed at the Salvation Army Post on Second Ave N J. Display of fruits vegetables and home missions contributions in the hall window. Money contributions accepted. Sunday school 2 30 p m Harvest Festival In-Gathering 3 30 p m Open Air 7 30 p m Salvation meeting 7 30 p m All services directed by Captain Rummel Sunbeam Troop meets 4 15 p m today at the hall.

Puieruni Salvation Army Glenna Rummel Home ‘Missions Salvation Army Hall N. J Second Ave Salvation Rummel Sunbeam Troop !S

Middleport Personal News Fragments on Visits and Illness

Middleport residents and relatives share travel plans and family events. Dayton visitors Mr. and Mrs. Marry Wurster travel with son Gregory to Virginia and North Carolina. J. K. Smith Jr. and family return from California en route to Akron then Middleport visiting relatives and Ohio University. Fred Lewis resumes studies at Ohio University. Miss Laurie McKay hospitalized with bed pneumonia at Meigs General Hospital. Charles E. Hayes promoted to Airman Third Class after attending airplane maintenance school at Sheppard Air Force Base. A. A. Dillard funeral attendance by Mrs. Harold Moore and family with local relatives in attendance at the Fisher home.

Marry Wurster Janet Dillard Gregory Dayton Wurster Sistr Branch Flemng Pearl St Virginia North Carolina J. K. Smith Jr California Akron Middleport Bert Saunders Ward Chester LL. Canning Gravel Hill Howe Brait Freda Carl Laurie McKay Meigs General Hospital McKay Arnold Hayes Charles E. Hayes Sheppardd Air Force Base Texas Harold Moore Michael Moore Columbus A.A. Dillard C. C. Fisher Fishers

Pvt Denver Persons Arrives in Germany

Pvt Denver R Persons, wife Beth Lou and father EB L Persons of Chester Ohio, has arrived in Germany as a member of the First Ordnance Company. Entered the Army in November 1955, a two year old soldier who graduated Pomeroy High School in 1952. United Methodist Eugene Brown, pastor. Sunday school 4:15 am worship 10:20 am sermon Gods Design. Rally day observed. Sunday school teachers prepared a program. MYF group will go to Portland park Sunday evening for a worship service and a wiener roast.

United Methodist Eugene Brown Sunyday School MYF Portland Park

Local Church Schedules Across Counties

A compiled list of Sunday schools worship times and services for multiple churches. Denominations include EUB, Church of Christ, Church of God, Free Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Nazarenes, and Adventists. Notable details cover Sunday school starts at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., morning worship around 10:30 a.m., evening services from 7:30 p.m., and midweek prayer or Bible study sessions on Wednesdays.

Dorcas Eub Church of Christ Donald Covers Christian Endeavor Church of God E. Main Cherry Sts N. W Chester House Edmond Cate Laurel Cliff Harry Bates Pam Christian Pastoral Hev Harold C. Doster Reedsville Keno Church of Christ Carmel Eub Bs Wreh of Christ John Wyatt Forest Run W. M. Hull BYPU Naomi Baptist I. E Harris Zion Church of Christ Thom Kingsbury IR. A. Biddle St. Paul's Lutheran L. M Wohrhoff Trinity Lutheran H. H. Fickiecher Pester Danville Laurel Run Earl Miller Schoor Syracuse Mull Church of the Nazarene Harold Klingel NYPS Sacred Heart John Turel First Baptist Ralph C. Zandel Alfred Methodist R. M. Grove Dinsmore Boyles Elmwood Rest Seventh-Day Adventist Dav Hall F ‘Adle

Editor Urges Neater Appearance of Towns

John E. Sylvester editor of the Wellston Times urged Southeastern Ohio towns to improve outward impressions during a tour through Ohio and Canada. He spoke at Sacred Heart Auditorium praising active chambers of commerce and praising Western towns for promoting growth while noting Southeastern towns must attract outsiders. Ted Reed Jr. of Pomeroy presided as master of ceremonies.

John E. Sylvester Wellston Times Middleport Chamber Louis D. Hachberg Gress Chambers of Commerce E. F. Robinson Sylvester Ohio Ted Reed Pomeroy

Talent Show Funds Rutland PTA Sponsors Cafeteria Drive

The Rutland PTA plans a talent show to raise funds for cafeteria improvements and the Scout Drive. Registration is required. Miss Elizabeth Lloyd will handle submissions and act as show chair. No rehearsals. acts submitted by area students may compete for three prizes including a $25 bond and $10 and $5 cash prizes with three judges selected.

Arcewe Eraanaaven Rutland Pta Tate Rutland Elizabeth Lloyd Lloyd Will Rutland Carl Miller

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