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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1965

Page

5

4 H Training Conference In Meigs County Monday

Ivan Archer 4H extension agent will speak at the annual Meigs County 4H officers advisors and members conference at 8 p.m. Monday in Pomeroy Junior High School. Richard Koblentz reports on the National Daily 4H Conference and Gary Michael shares experiences as a delegate to the American Institute of Cooperatives.

Pomeroy Ivan Archer Meigs County Nts Richard Koblentz Gary Michael American Institute of Cooperatives Ralph Moore C. E. Blakeslee Archer Bryson Carter Allia County

Enthusiasm for Pomeroy Middleport consolidation fades

Local reports recount earlier plans for merging Pomeroy and Middleport and uniting their school systems. Varying public reactions followed, with proposals fading from view as November approaches.

Pomeroy Middleport

Plan Family Service at Syracuse Methodist Church

Youth and family night at 7 30 p m Sunday observed at Syracuse Methodist Church with Rev M E Dowson of Heath Methodist Church Middleport delivering the sermon. Youth of the church will present musical numbers.

Pomeroy Syracuse Methodist Church M. E. Dowson Heath Methodist Church Middleport

Meetings In Meigs County Organizes Various Local Groups

Chester Council Daughters of America meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the hall Members wear white The District Four Evangelical and United Brethren Church Men's Brotherhood meets at the Enterprise EUB Church Tuesday evening Ross Duvall Belpre president in charge Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star meets 7 45 p m Tuesday at the temple Middleport Garden Club meets 7 30 p m Monday at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Nancy Efaw home economist presents A Taste of Paris Meigs County Fair Board meeting moved to Tuesday evening at the board office in the courthouse

District Four Evangelical United Brethren Church Men’s . Brotherhood Enterprise Eub Ross Duvall Belpre Pomeroy Chapter Order of Eastern Star Temple Middleport Garden Club Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Nancy Efaw Paris Meigs County Fair Board

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes

Veterans Memorial Hospital notes for Hammond Jean, White Charlotte. Brief entries record patient status and staff references in the veterans facility.

Hammond, Jean Mes White Charlotte

Franklin J. to depart for induction by Fort Hayes

The local Selective Service Board announces that Frank J. of Pomeroy will leave fate Ape 5 for induction into these forces at Fort Hayes.

Franklin J. of Pomeroy Fort Hayes Selective Service Board

Party Marks Birthday For Bill Vaughan Jr

A Middleport family observed the 10th birthday of Bill Vaughan, son of Mr Richard Vaughan, with a family celebration marking the milestone.

Middleport Bill Vaughan Richard

Three Girl Scouts Earn 50 Hour Service Bars

Middleport Troop 221 reports Olita Lewis Christine Bailey and Connie Cooke have completed 50 hours of service. Lewis helped at Middleport Library while Bailey and Cooke volunteered as candy stripers at Veterans Memorial Hospital. An awards ceremony will follow upon completion of all requirements.

Middleport George Hackett Olita Lewis Christine Bailey Connie Cooke Veterans Memorial Hospital

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Travels and Visits

Mrs. Golda Mourning returns home after a week in Columbus with the Mourning family. Mrs. Altar Miller visits relatives in West Virginia then stays with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roush. Mrs. E M Wood returns from West Palm Beach to Charleston with sister Mrs. Ruby Scott. The village hears of visits by James and Vance Sharp, Paul Haptonstall, Rob ert Sharp, Beverly Perrin, Sharon Harrison and others. Forrest D Bachtel returns to Mount Union College after spring vacation home for illness recovery. Tom Ball returns to Kent State University after spring break in Florida and at home. Dance party set by Mid Band Boosters Saturday in the school auditorium.

Golda Mourning Columbus James Altar Miller West Virginia Albert Roush E. M. Wood West Palm Beach Fla Wayne B. (Bracky) Wood Charleston W. Va Ruby Scott Princeton James Sharp Thurston Vance Sharp Amanda Robert Sharp Paul Haptonstall Laurelville C. A. White Beverly Perrin John Harrison Sharon Harrison Forrest D. Bachtel Mount Union College Alliance Forrest Bachtel James Simpson Sandy Kent State Univers Carolyn Searls Colenhok Fila Michael Hackett

Court Clerk Receipts Total $1564.60 in March

POMEROY Meigs County Clerk of Courts Evelyn Locke reports March automotive activity receipts amount to 1564.60 with the county receiving 1247.05 and the state 317.55. During March 603 titles were issued 306 liens noted 222 memorandums 281 lien cancellations 672 applications affidavits and assignments and 31 certified copies.

Pomeroy Evelyn Locke Meigs County Rrea

Meigs County Land Transfers Summary

Meigs County deeds show Ella F Anderson transferring 15.30 acres in Scipio Two to Ray Nolan Haning and Mary A Haning. Freda M Bentz transfers parcels in Sutton to Henry Wendell Bentz and Dorothy E Bentz. Various Skinner family transfers and affidavits in Pom eroy, including Estella H Skinner and Arthur H Skinner to Maria S Foster involving 8.17 acres. Ritchie family right of way in Meigs County and other transfers in Chester and Colony Cath townships.

Ella F. Anderson Ray Nolan Haning Mary A. Haning Scipio Freda M. Bentz Henry Wendell Bentz Dorothy E. Bentz Sutton Bruce Barrett Jennie Barrett State of Ohio Salisbury Eliza Skinner Burnell John B. Burnell Harriet Burnell Sterrett John L. Burnell Pomeroy Arabelle Skinner Daniels Benjamin D. Skinner Estella H. Skinner Helen F. Brunner Marie Foster Arthur H. Skinner George B. Skinner Maria S. Foster Clay Rowley Mildred Rowley Wayne E. Ritchie Meigs County Mildred L. Well Victor Pe Dessie Perry Ro Jones Oo Jones Colony Cath Ritchie Larry Ritchie Incres Chester

Two Meigs County Men Sentenced On 11 Counts

Paul Runyon and John Dodderer, both Meigs County residents, were sentenced by Judge Frank W. Porter Jr. to 90 days in the Cincinnati Workhouse on each of 11 larceny counts, with eight sentences suspended and probation imposed after guilty pleas. A separate DWI fine and jail term were ordered for James R. Miller, while Lowell Stamper received five years of probation after a one year suspended workhouse sentence for child support violations.

Pomeroy Meigs County Cincinnati Frank W. Porter Jr Meigs Paul Runyon Minersville John Dodderer Reedsville James R. Miller Cheshire Lowell ‘Stamper Coolville

Joy Young Wins Nelsonville Spelling Bee Title

Nelsonville high school senior Joy Young topped 26 finalists to win the overall spelling bee at Nelsonville High. eighth graders Ann Puckett and Marcia Taylor earned top divisions with Puckett to represent the schools in Columbus on May 8.

Nelsonville Joy Young Ann Puckett Nelsonville City Schools

Camping Plans Advance for Boy Scout Troop 66

Nelsonville reports a series of advancement hikes and overnight camps for Boy Scout Troop 66. Scouts prepare gear and maps with guidance from Vernon Teel, who led the session.

Nelsonville Vernon Teel

WSCS Meeting Set In Church Monday

NELSONVILLE The First Methodist Church WSCS will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the church social rooms Mrs Kathryn Gray will be program leader An Easter topic It Is My Son will be presented Special music will be provided by Mrs Vernack Four Betts Men der will be hostess

Nelsonville First Methodist Church WSCS Kathryn Gray Son Vernack Man Tints Betts Mender

Garden Club Hosts Recipe Demonstration and Meeting

Wildwood Garden Club met at Columbia Gas Co offices in Middleport and planned regional events. Mrs Victor Hysell and Mrs Hiram Fisher arranged Meigs County Achievement Day while Hysell sent spring flowers to Meigs General Hospital as part of the therapy program. Betty Newton demonstrated favorite recipes.

Middleport Rio Grande Wildwood Garden Club Columbia Gas Co Victor Hysell Hiram Fisher Meigs County

Rainbow Girls Assembly to Attend Morning Worship

Nelsonville Assembly 109 Order of the Rainbow for Girls will attend morning worship at First Christian Church on Sunday. The program marks the founding of the Rainbow Girls. Members meet at the church at 10 15 a m.

Nelsonville

Hyperions to Meet Nelsonville Saturday at Little House

The Hyperion Club meets at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Little House on Myers Street. Mrs Mildred Roberts hosts. Guest speaker will be Mrs Walter Taylor.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club Little House Myers St Mildred Roberts Walter Taylor

Pomeroy Schools Spelling Bee Finalists Named

Finalists for the annual Pomeroy spelling bee to be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Pomeroy Elementary School auditorium are Nancy Greenlee, David Clark, John Hannell, Steve Story, Mike Stru, Stephen Chapman and Pamela Neturling. Mrs Martha Husted leads the event with Charles Gibbs announcing words. The winner advances to the state competition this summer. the public is invited.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Schools Charles §. Gibbs Theodosia Helen Smith Earl Youn Martha Husted Nancy Greenlee David Clark John Hannell Steve Story Mike Stru Stephen Chapman Pamela Neturling

Pre-School Enrollment Set for Monday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville L C Gray, superintendent, urges parents of children entering kindergarten or first grade in 1965 66 to bring kids to the junior high for enrollment on Monday. Immunizations must be current and birth certificates shown.

Nelsonville L. C. Gray Gray Garten

Reverend Siddall to Speak on Migrant Work at Middleport Church

The Rev. George Siddall of Plattsburg will address the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society at Middleport First Baptist Church. He will discuss migrant work among Spanish speaking Ohio residents, with slides to illustrate. The Siddalls will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smart for the weekend.

Middleport George Siddall Plattsburg B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Siddall

Meigs General Hospital Admits Several Patients

Meigs General Hospital admitted Lucy Potts of Cheshire Eugene Holter Klein Edith Rice.

Lucy Potts Cheshire Ea Eugene Holter Klein Ae Edith Rice

Pomeroy Sewing Club Plans Visit to Blue Flame Festival

Sew-Rite Sewing Club met at its quarters with Mrs. Don McKnight as hostess to discuss attendance at the Blue Flame Festival at Pomeroy Junior High School on April 28. Mrs. Charles Hoffman won the traveling prize.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School Sew-Rite Sewing Club Don McKnight Charles Hoffman

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Frances Spencer Rita Bowen James Mees WMPO Harold Lohse Jennifer Blakeslee Archie Rose Charles Frecker Patty Koblentz Ernestine Wood G. R. Thompson Nancy Titus Mary Thompson Sharon Holter Etta Shields E. le Tart Shields Mabel Roush H. E. Shields Pete Clarence Shields Harry Allen Letart Falls Hattie Shank Apple Grove Letart Southern High School David Thorpe Thorpe Southern Brenda Potts Dolly Gloria Buck Gloria Gail Buck Mayme Holmes Janet Morris Mary Meinhart Wayne Swisher Elma Russell Betty Levacy Marie Leadingham Syracuse Joan Harbour Mason Southerton Ae Frank Johnston Guy Cowan Plan Family Service Chester Council, Daughters of America Girl Scouts Betsy Mills Club Marietta Kenneth Renner Dalton Bob Renner Joe Wengerd J. K. Kinneer Miss Young Charles Young Marcia Taylor Edith Taylor High St Miss Puckett Sylbil Puckett Fort St Cheryl Harold Clyde Harold Madison St Frank Downhour Monica Stedem Betty Moran Robert Sheskey North Court Street Garden Club Westnugep Meigs General Hospital Sewing
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