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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1960

Page

10

Fred Sherlock Emblem Honored At Kiwanis Meeting

Glouster Kiwanis inducts Fred Sherlock as a new member and presents the Kiwanis emblem during the regular dinner at the hotel. Three club members plan to transport about 20 Glouster High School Key Clubbers to the District Convention in Cleveland with possibly a parent as a participant.

Glouster Robert Byers Fred Sherlock Kiwanis Club Cleveland Dave Winefordner Lester Litten Dean Ferrell Key Club

RHS Pupils Take District Scholarship Tests

About 70 Rutland High School students from the upper portions of their classes took district state scholarship tests today. Finalists for Ohio University on May 7 will be chosen from these exams. district certificates will go to the top 25 percent in each subject and the top 10 percent will receive state awards.

Pomeroy Rutland High School Ohio University

Meigs General Hospital Notes Names List

Mary Hayman of Racine Henry Ward from Middleport Route 1 William Grueser of Pomeroy Route 2 E O Smith of Middleport Elizabeth Athey of Ragor Charles Price of Long Bottom Mrs Denver Thoma of Middle Mrs Julia Tittle of Pomeroy Mrs James Hall Garnet Potts Silas Taylor Mrs Dale Walburn and daughter Berlin Pinion and Albert Hart listed in hospital notes

Mary Hayman Racine Henry Ward Middleport E. O. Smith Elizabeth Athey Rgger Charles Price Long Bottom Denver Thoma Julia Tittle Pomeroy James Hall Garnet Potts Silas Taylor Dale Walburn Berlin Pinion Albert Hart

Garden Club Dinner Brings Wildwood Members Together

Wildwood Garden Club members gathered for a Wednesday dinner at Circle's Restaurant. Attendees included Mrs. John Idle, Mrs. David Nease, Mrs. Fred Nease, Mrs. Edison Hollon, Mrs. Kenneth Harris, Mrs. Dwight Milhoan, Mrs. Ray Thomas, Mrs. Henry Thomas, Mrs. John Scott, Mrs. Russ Watson, Mrs. Karl Grueser, Mrs. Christy Baer, Mrs. Hiram Fisher, Mrs. Homer Holter, Mrs. Milton Houdashelt, and Mrs. Alfred Yeanger.

Pomeroy Wildwood Garden Club Circle’s Restaurant John Idle David Nease Fred Nease Edison Hollon Kenneth Harris Dwight Milhoan Ray Thomas Henry Thomas John Scott Russ Watson Karl Grueser Christy Baer Hiram Fisher Homer Holter Milton Houdashelt Alfred Yeanger

Atkinson Magee Wedding Noted In Dundas

Mrs Gayle Atkinson and relatives attend the Dundas wedding of Miss Gabe Magee to Frank Saunders. Also reported are births, relocations, hospital discharges, and visiting guests from Columbus Athens Marion Sandusky and Belleville with local families and neighbors praised for community ties.

James McKibben Gayle Atkinson Dundas David Thomas Proctorville Ernest Atkinson James Durst Carpenter Ray Culp Bobbie Betty Marietta Lucy Albaugh Columbus Vivian James Griffy Audrey Junior Locust Grove Arthur McKibben Charles Cook Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Zed Thomas Hocking Valley Hospital Lloyd Can

Record Hop Slated By Freshman Class

A record hop will be staged Saturday evening in the Middleport High School auditorium under freshman class sponsorship. The Jays Leon Jordan and Kenny Hysell will perform marking their 100th dance as disc jockeys. The event begins at 8 p.m. with slow and fast dance contests to be held.

Middleport Middleport High School The Jays Leon Jordan Kenny Hysell

Brother in law faces critical illness in Wisconsin

Lawrence Smith of Laurel Cliff reports his brother Floyd Smith is critically ill in a Kenosha hospital Wisconsin as of this notice.

Pomeroy Lawrence Smith Laurel Cliff Floyd Smith Kenosha Wisc

Will Dedicate Classrooms at Bradford Church Service

A full-day dedication of new classrooms at Bradford Church of Christ in Middleport will start with a 10:30 a.m. worship led by William Nash of Kentucky Christian College Grayson KY. A noon basket lunch follows with a 2 p.m. address by Rev. John Buckley and music by a college quartet. The event is open to the public.

Middleport

Vinton Social Roundup Reflects Weekend Visits

Mrs Hazel Sticklin Barbara and Dale and Mrs E E Hartsook called on Mr and Mrs G E Elliott recently. Mrs Eddie Lett and Mrs James Higginbotham and Vicki of Charleston spent Thursday with R B Poling and the Elliotts. Alex Sprague visited with Clair McCarley. Lucy Hartsook Hazel Sticklin Barbara of Carpenter visited Eleanor White. Mattie Chasteen joined Anna Higgins and Charles White for a Sunday supper. Cardwells hosted weekend guests Bill Comer and family.

Alice Sprague Clair McCarley Lucy Hartsook Hazel Sticklin Barbara Carpenter Eleanor White Mattie Chasteen Anna Higgins Charles White Lowell Cardwell Ronda Columbus Bill Comer Teddy Mike Francis Cardwell

Record Hop Saturday to Benefit Ohio State Fair Effort

Proceeds from a record hop at Syracuse Grade School Saturday 7:30 to 11 p m go to sending youths to the Ohio State Fair. Sponsored by Mrs Harry Clark and local residents. Contests with prizes and refreshments will be offered.

Pomeroy Syracuse Harry Clark

Divorce Granted in Meigs County Custody Awarded

On grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, Winifred Ward was granted a divorce from Jerry Ward by Judge John C. Bacon in the Meigs County common pleas court. The plaintiff was awarded custody of one minor child.

Pomeroy Winifred Ward Jerry Ward John C. Bacon Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Salisbury Girl Scout Troop Six Family Night Awards

POMEROY Year pins and badges will be presented as Salisbury Girl Scout Troop Six hosts family night at the school. A potluck supper begins at 6 30 p m to open the affair.

Pomeroy Salisbury Girl Scout Troop

Flames Hit Residence Two Times

A North Second Ave home in Middleport suffered porch and attic fire damage estimated at 250 dollars. Firemen fought the blaze at 1 15 a m and again at 6 30 a m as flames reignited in the attic. The interior rooms remained undamaged and the owner remained undetermined. Occupant Richard Lewis could not identify the owner. Cause undetermined.

Middleport North Second Ave Thomas Durst Richard Lewis

New Marshfield Grange Meets Hayward Summary

The New Marshfield Grange met March 19 with Worthy Master Bernard Ward presiding and the charter draped in memory of Effie Bridge. Ed Wagoner spoke on pending legislation and the Margarets Creek Watershed program. Next meeting set for April 2. Separately, multiple births announced: twin great-granddaughters to C. L. Jones and Nancy Ann Williams. a daughter to Robert B. Jones and family. grandparents listed.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Bernard Ward Effie Bridge Lou Hawk Ed Wagoner Margarets Creek C. L. Jones James Wyatt Nancy Ann Williams la Puenta California Ivor Williams el Monte

Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. George Higgins and son Rusty of Ashville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Main St. The Campbells joined the Higginss for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John DeVol and daughter Diane in Lancaster. Mrs. Campbell stayed with the DeVols until Wednesday. Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson McKee include Pvt. and Mrs. James E. Drake and their children Debbie Drake Cheryl Janice Sharron and Terry Coey. Pvt. Drake has been transferred to Ft. Belvoir Virginia where they will live indefinitely.

George Higgins Rusty Ashville George Campbell Main St Campbell Higginses Lancaster John DeVol Diane the DeVols Jefferson McKee Glouster Pvt James E. Drake Ft. Jackson S. C Debbie Drake Cheryl Janice Sharron Terry Coey

Bethel 62 Invited to International Order of Jobs Daughters

Members of Bethel 62 attend invitation to join the International Order of Jobs Daughters to be instituted at the Masonic Temple in Belpre with installation set for 7 30 p m after a 1 30 pm Saturday ceremony.

Pomeroy Bethel 62 International Order of Jobs Daughters Masonic Temple Belpre

Guest Speaker Ralph Zandel to Speak at Middleport Service

The Rev. Ralph Zandel pastor of Pomeroy Baptist Church will be the guest speaker at Sunday morning worship at Middleport First Baptist Church.

Middleport Ralph Zandel Pomeroy Baptist Church Middleport First Baptist Church

Bradbury PTA Bake Sale Set for Middleport

Middleport Bradbury PTA will hold a bake sale on Saturday April 2 at Tri Lustre Cleaners in Middleport.

Middleport Bradbury Pta Tri- Lustre Cleaners

Masons to Meet Pomeroy Harrisonville Lodge 411

Masons to confer fellowcraft degree at a Saturday meeting set for 8 p.m. Norman Will is announced as worshipful master.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Lodge F & AM Norman Will

Mrs J W Mc Murray to Host Pomeroy Garden Club Meeting

Mrs J W Mc Murray will host the Pomeroy Garden Club at 2 p m Monday at her home with Mrs Albert Young as co host.

Pomeroy J. W. McMurray Pomeroy Garden Club Albert Young

Meigs County Board Sets Regular Evening Meeting

The Meigs County Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at its offices in the county infirmary building.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Edith Wood Shows Slight Improvement in Illness

Edith Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood Harrisonville has been seriously ill but is reported slightly improved.

Edith Wood Ernest Wood Harrisonville

Bricklayers Union Local 32 to Meet in Cheshire

Local 32 of the Bricklayers Union will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at the Cheshire location to discuss union affairs.

Bricklayers Pomeroy The Bricklayers Union Cheshire

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kiwanians Harold Wagner Enlon Grubbs D. K. Teater Glenn McDonald Richard Guinther Lawrence Colbert F. A. Cady Anthony Nickels Ray White Norbert Johnston Wayne Wiley B. R. Angle Dan Kovach Porter Dugan RHS Meigs General Hospital William Grueser Mle Mynette S. Court St Athens, O Zaleski Gadsden Hubert Sherrell Jackson, Jr Etowah Ala N. Marshfield Evia Carter Robert B. Jones Massillon Roy Jones Richard Morgan Melvin Penrod Paul Stahl Fritz Stahl Steven Fern Rhorick Arthur Rhorick Bake Sale New Shipment Women Poplin Blue Bell Jamaica Bermuda Russell Stover Candies Elberfelds Brach's Candies Brach Kentucky Glenview Miniatures Fara Russell Stover
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