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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1960

Page

2

Middleport High School Band Spring Concert Pleases Crowd

About 400 attended the Middleport High School spring concert directed by Eugene Sears. Awards were given to eighth and sophomore members for their work, with selections including T V Suite and King Cotton. The program featured vocal sextet numbers, trombone and clarinet set pieces, and floral decorations from the Amateur Gardeners Club.

Charlene Hoeflich Middleport Middleport High School Eugene Sears Gershwin Don Grueser Ronnie Evans Russell McElhinny Lynn Buchanan Barbara Jones Mary Swanson Janice Zirkle Sears Suzanne Bradbury David Casci James Hackett Michael Morris Judy Wildermuth Jack Satterfield David Thomas Marilyn Swan Karen Bachner Carol Scott Judy Martin Neda Bradford Melvin Swisher Lynn Daniels Ellen Dutton Janet Baker Carolyn Russell Carolyn Searles Carla Sue Gilmore Johnny Allensworth David Wiley Dianne McComas Arland King Charles Bush Forrest Bachtel Beverly Perrin Coleen Wilson Patty Lowery Bertha Wilson Karen Gregg Susie Allensworth Texanna White Jean Casey Farrell Shuler Charlene Davis Sandra Brewington Cinda Morris Betty Covert Eusie Pullen Kay Jenkinson Doris Rice Betty Gilmore Janis Hauck Barbara Covert Judy Butcher Karen McElhinny Rosetta Richards Tom Anderson Christine Coats Richard Swackhamer Bob van Cooney James Hood Judy Sauer Karen Walker Marianne Woodgerd Emmaline Bowles Janice Richards Russell Lewis Dennis Walburn Maida Roush Judy Clark Loretta Hanning Sousa Amateur Gardeners Club

Miss Turner Cited in Rutland High Cooking Contest

Rutland High School students including Miss Brenda Turner earned a record album for their junior cook-of-the-year entries submitted last November. The Rutland chapter of Future Homemakers of America organized district events, fundraisers, and a May open house and style show at the high school.

Miss Turner Middleport Brenda Turner Wayne Turner Rutland Turner Rutland High School Jan Burleson Alice Crouser Rutland School Council

Paul Ruttencutter Announces Birth of Daughter Patricia Lynn

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ruttencutter of Gallipolis announce the birth of a daughter, Patricia Lynn, born Sunday at Meigs General Hospital. The mother is formerly Pauley Ann Kincaid of Middleport. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Kincaid of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Ruttencutter of Mason, West Virginia.

Middleport Paul Ruttencutter Gallipolis Patricia Lynn Meigs General Hospital Ruttencutter Pauley Ann Kincaid John Kincaid Lemuel Ruttencutter Mason, W. Va

Recitals Granted for Heath Methodist Church Pianos

The Heath Methodist Church official board approved using church facilities for piano recitals by Mrs. Ray Hecox and Mrs. Lee Mc Comas. Lee Mc Comas presided the meeting. Recitals are set for May 8 and June 5.

Middleport Ray Hecox Lee McComas Heath Methodist Church

Sixteen Persons Received Into Heath Church Palm Sunday

Sixteen persons were received into the membership of Heath Methodist Church at the Palm Sunday worship service. Taken into the membership by Rev. Raymon Konkright were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Morarity and children Theodore and Kathryn, Mr. and Mrs. George Dallas, Darrell Bechtle, Eric Chambers, Michl Archer, Michl Lloyd, Celesta Ault, Connie Cooke, James Johnson, John Blake, Suzanne Bradbury, and Keith Morgan.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Raymon Konkright Lawrence Morarity Theodore Kathryn George Dallas Darrell Bechtle Eric Chambers Michl Archer Michl Lloyd Celesta Ault Connie Cooke James Johnson John Blake Suzanne Bradbury Keith Morgan

Choir to Sing at Good Friday Services in Pomeroy

The United Methodist Church and Pom ery High School vocal students will present music at 7 30 Friday for the annual Good Friday services. Rev Ralph C Zundel of Pomeroy First Baptist Church will deliver the sermon.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Pomeroy High School Ralph C. Zundel Pomeroy First Baptist Church

Local Notes From Reedsville Community

Reedsville families attend funerals visited relatives and host guests over the weekend. Earl Humphrey and family traveled to Fort Worth after Mrs Hunter’s mother died. Clark Edwards and children Buddy and Patty joined Edwards relatives in town. New residents W R Litton moved in, Nettie Cawdery returned from Columbus. Barbara and Bertha Collins and Mike joined visitors from Little Hocking and Coolville. Rev E P West spoke at the Methodist church. Girl Scouts held a skating party at Skate-Away.

Reedsville Earl Humphrey Fort Worth, Texas Clark Edwards Buddy Patty Columbus B. L. Edwards W. R. Litton Middleport Irene Hall House Nettie Cawdery Ruth Barthimus E. P. West Rev. West Barbara Collins Mike Little Hocking Bertha Collins Coolville Sisson Alice Foutty Parkersburg

Film showing at United Methodist Church Wednesday

A film titled I Be held His Glory will be shown at 7 30 PM on Wednesday at the United Methodist Church. The event is open to the public.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church

Easter Musical Program Shines at Rutland High School

A Palm Sunday concert at Rutland High School auditorium drew a large crowd praised as excellent. Under Mrs. C. O. Chapman, the Northwestern School District vocal music supervisor, upper grade Rutland Elementary students performed with a stained glass backdrop. The program featured an Easter cantata with readers Agnes Sigman and Judy Mullins, choirs and soloists, and pieces including Alleluia Christ Is Risen and Christ Arose.

Pomeroy Rutland Rutland High School C. O. Chapman Northwestern School Agnes Sigman Judy Mullins Dick Williams Calvin Biddle Rusty Little Mary Jacks Sharon Quillen Judy Cremeans Elaine Musser Jean Tillis Charlotte Rupe Sabra Canaday Rebecca Crisp Kathy Thomas Marvel Foley Judy Williams Shirley Dugan Connie Cheadle Connie Williams Jamilee Williams Suzy Parker Julia Lucas Cheryl Bolin Penny Williams Sheila Crisp Nina Montgomery Holy City

Officers Installed By Mary Shrine In Pomeroy

Mary Shrine 37 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem installed officers Friday at the IOOF Hall in Pomeroy. Mary Hughes was named worthy high priestess with a large slate of officers. Pauline Atkins presided and extended thanks to guests. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Atkins in charge of the punch.

Mary Shrine Mary Hughes Pomeroy Mary Shrine 37 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem IOOF Pauline Atkins Wilmenia Shepherds of Edith Hutsinpiller Elsie Smith Elizabeth Lear Herald Ethel Maud Young Margaret Neuman Lula Nease Bernice Winn God Harry P. Smith Florence Tracy Thelma Dill Cora Webb Winona Hoffman Branch Nelson Phyllis Ha Zella Cross Pauline Virgil Atkins Shepherds Sharon Jewel Mabel Bennett

Two Vehicles Damaged In Route 7 Accident

Sheriff Hartenbach reports heavy damage to two vehicles after a rear end collision on Route 7 Sunday afternoon. Evelyn Kirk, 21, of Chapmansville collided with Emmagene Lohn, 45, of Pomeroy, injuring several passengers. Another incident nearby left Robert Quillen, 21, Middleport, with a fined reckless operation.

Lohn Hartenbach Robert W. Quillen Middleport Forest Run Road Quillen Emmet W. Peoples

Diocesan Development Drive Held in St Rose School Hall

Shawnee participants led by Rev Fr Peter McEwan and Jack Fuchs joined Bishop Clarence Issenman at the Eastern Deanery meeting to outline plans for the annual fundraiser. About 114 men attended with Shawnee reps including Richard Hoy and the Hoy brothers as captains. Local news also notes visits and business changes including the Grand Ole Opry trip, the Ellody Restaurant opening under Ted Forsythe, and former owners Clem and Mrs Craig moving to Welch Hill.

Nual St. Rose School New Lexington Shawnee Jack Fuchs Richard Hoy Don Lawson Lawrence Hatem Rick Dick Hoy Chester Dishon Marjorie Sarvis Nashville Tenn Grand Ole Opry Ellody Ted Forsythe Clem Craig Welch Hill

Konkrights Attend Annual Portsmouth District Ministers Breakfast

MIDDLEPORT The Rev and Mrs Raymon Konkright visited Jackson to join the annual communion service and breakfast at Oak Hill Methodist Church. The event honors Methodist ministers of the Portsmouth District and their wives. The Rev Mr Konkright serves Heath Methodist Church.

Middleport Raymon Konkright Jackson Oak Hill Methodist Church Portsmouth Konkright Heath Methodist Church

Easter Breakfast Served at Mount Moriah Church

The Girls Guild of Mount Moriah Baptist Church will hold an Easter breakfast in the church dining room from 7 to 8:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and a plate costs 75 cents.

Middleport Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Portland Worthwhile Guild Meeting Set for Thursday

Pomeroy report notes the Portland Worthwhile Guild will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening at the parsonage with members urged to attend.

Pomeroy Portland Worthwhile Guild

Luxembourg Hosts Nearly a Hundred Medieval Castles

Luxembourg, spanning 998 square miles, contains about 100 medieval castles. The count highlights the country’s rich feudal heritage and dense historic fortifications.

Luxembourg

Mason People Visit Family News and Moves

Mason residents and relatives share weekend visits and travels. The Kellys plan to relocate to Naples Florida after visiting relatives. West Virginia Wesleyan College student Robert McBride spent time with Mrs. McBride and her parents. Several families visited in Huntington, Lake Floyd and Westerville Ohio with no major events reported.

Huntington Robert Ball Gary Wilson Lake Floyd Salem Edward Baldwin Lester Johnson David Susan Vienna Homer Johnson B. F. Beard T. R. Davis

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

Many wearers suffer embarrassment when their plate drops or slips. Sprinkle FASTEETH the alkaline powder on plates to hold them more firmly and reduce odor. Does not sour. Available at drug counters everywhere.

Pomeroy Squad Handles Two Sunday Alarms

Pomeroy Emergency Squad answered two calls Sunday. In the morning they went to the home of Mr and Mrs Reed Will for their son Gary who became ill and was dead on arrival. In the evening they responded to John Landaker on Dead Man's Curve where Bill Jacobs became ill and was revived and transported to Meigs General Hospital.

Pomeroy Reed Will Gary John Landaker Bill Jacobs Jacobs Meigs General Hospital

Class To Meet At Middleport First Baptist Church

The Hearth stone Class of the Middleport First Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Hubbard.

Middleport Middleport First

Infant Dies Sunday in Pomeroy

Gary Wayne Will seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Reed Will died Sunday morning at home in Pomeroy. He is survived by two sisters Rhea Ann and Clarinda Sue and grandfather Clarence Hawley of Pomeroy. A brother Robert Reed Will preceded him in death. Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Ewing funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Gary Wayne Will

Guild Dinner Plans For Hattie Jackson Guild Day

The Missionary Society of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport met to plan a dinner for Hattie Jackson Guild Day on May 1 at the local church. Vice president Nellie Winston led the meeting with a song service and piano accompaniment by Mrs Campbell Harper. The group voted to move monthly meetings to the first Thursday each month.

Middleport Hattie Jackson The Missionary Society Mount Moriah Nellie Winston

Middleport Girl Remains In Mason Clinic Pneumonia Patient

Mary Ruth Sauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Sauer of Middleport Route 1 is at Mason Clinic Mason West Virginia as a pneumonia patient Mrs Sauer stays with her daughter at the clinic Both Mr and Mrs Sauer teach in Rutland schools

Middleport Mary Ruth Sauer Harold Sauer Mason Clinic Mason W. Va

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