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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1960

Page

3

Eastern's Grand Old Opry Opening This Thursday Night

Eastern Local High School hosts a two night Grand Old Opry edition with local talent at 8 p m each night. Ina Masser as Minnie Pearl and Victor Bahr as Rod Brasfield host a star studded cast including Lyabelle Scotty Roy Acuff the Cackle Sisters Marty Robbins Johnny Cash and Uncle Cyp with a novelty act and a square dance finale. Proceeds fund gym bleachers. Norma Newland directs the event.

Pomeroy Old Opry Pre Ina Masser Minnie Pearl Victor Bahr Rod Brasfield Grand Old Opry Nashville Maxine Ernie Whitehead Lylabelle Scotty Bob Woods Roy Acuff Betty Pullins Marvine Caldwell Flora Hawk Cackle Sisters Oscar Babcock Charles Norris Helen Caldwell Thurman Babcock Bill Chapman John Mora Homer Jethro Ruth Baer Mary Kautz Millie Dollie Texas Hall Little June Doster Phil Goyles Marty Robbins George Betty Fredericks Johnny Cash Carl Kautz Jim Day Ruth Carr Helen Wolfe Gigham Belles Paul Baer Charlie Weaver Bill Chapmen Uncle Cyp

Pomeroy High Sale Set at Eagles Building

The Senior Mothers Club of Pomeroy High announces a rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday at the Eagles building formerly occupied by Allen Appliance Store. Rummage may be left at the sale location after 10 am Thursday.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Eagles Allen Appliance

Plans For Luncheon Discussed By Fire Department Ladies

The Middleport volunteers planning a luncheon for the annual firemen auction on May 14 met at Mrs. Emmett Shuler's home. After a brief meeting, games crowned Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Gibbons, with traveling prize to Mrs. Robert McElhinney. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. McElhinney to a dozen members.

Middleport

Decoration Day Plans at Gravel Hill Cemetery Meeting

Gravel Hill Cemetery trustees met to plan Decoration Day observances. President Cecil Bradbury led discussion on artificial floral pieces wired together, which hinder mowing, and trustees urged the public to avoid using wire decorations.

Middleport Gravel Hill Cemetery Cecil Bradbury

Two Money Suits Filed in Meigs County Court

In Meigs County Common Pleas Court the State of Ohio sues Ohio Valley Manufacturing Co of Tuppers Plains for 687.63 on workmen compensation awards to Howard Dickens alleging nonpayment. A 75000 damage suit by Kevin Dean Miller, minor, through Curtis Miller of Reedsville against Duane Longenette of Delaware was dismissed after an out of court settlement.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Property Deals

Marshall Miller Jr and Nina Miller transfer lots 7 and 8 in Harrisonville to Dennis and Luella Fraley. Edward J and Helen Griffith sell 2 acres in Lebanon Two to Leslie Scarbrough. Keesee to General J Hall and Carrie Hall a lot in Letart Two. Martha Hauber transfers 5.75 acres in Olive Two to Levi Burton Bob and Robert Bobo. Hauber to Warren and Flourine Baker 5.75 acres in Olive Two. Mary Ellen Hysell and Dale Hysell parcel in Middleport to Effie Montgomery. John W and Mary C Hoffman transfer .75 acres in Chester Two to Roy and Margaret Christy. Bruce, Theron, Marvin and Mildred Morris to Ben A Morris parcel in Salisbury Two. Roy Proffitt and Lillian Proffitt to Eber Roush parcel in Sutton Two.

Marshall Miller, Jr Nina Miller Dennis Fraley Luella Fraley Harrisonville Edward J. Griffith Helen Griffith Leslie Scarbrough Lebanon Lawrence Cecil Keesee Ethel Marie Keesee General J. Hall Carrie B. Hall Letart Martha Hauber Levi Burton Bob Robert John Bobo Olive Two Warren E. Baker Flourine Baker Mary Ellen Hysell Dale A. Hysell Effie Montgomery Middleport John W. Hoffman Mary C. Hoffman Roy R. Christy Margaret Christy Chester Two Bruce Morris Theron Morris Marvin Morris Mildred Morris Ben A. Morris Salisbury Roy Proffitt Lillian Proffitt Eber Roush Sutton Two

Middleport School Board Praised for Organized Operations

An Ohio Department of Education review commends Middleport Board of Education for well organized and efficiently administered schools after a visit by supervisor Maxson Greene. The report notes new construction at the high and elementary schools, a planned curriculum expansion, and cooperation with health officials on a tooth brushing campaign.

Middleport Ohio Department of Education Board of Education Middleport Board of Education Maxson Greene State Department Bruce Lloyd Norman Wayland L. W. McComas State Department of Health Meigs County Department of Health State Board of Education

Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court

Harold E. Rose of Racine Route 2 files for divorce from Linda M. Rose of Syracuse in Meigs County common pleas court charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The action appears in the Athens Messenger dated April 6, 1960. California Highway Patrol reports 1959 first 11 months recorded 955,159 erring drivers with 283,260 speeding and 12,521 drunken driving citations.

Pomeroy Harold E. Rose Linda M. Rose Syracuse Meigs County Common Pleas Court Sacramento Calif California Highway Patrol

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