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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1960

Page

9

Girl Scouts Host Birthday Party After Meeting

After a Girl Scout meeting at Sacred Heart Church auditorium, a party honored Cheryl Edwards. Prizes went to Carla Ebersbach, Linda Shepherd, Peggy Hoggner, Barbara Kennedy, and Candy Grueser. Gifts and refreshments were provided by W D Edwards and aides.

Jennifer Blakeslee Karen Sue Bowers Cyndia Conde Terry Fultz Vicky Fetty Mary Francis Sharon Freeman Kathy Hannahs Linda Heaton Melanie Nibert Linda Reuter Hila Vaughan Wanda Woods Shirley Baxter Donna Hedrick Nancy Titus Kathy Disney Nancy van Inwagen Barbara Roush Linda Derrell

Mr. Shane Dies At 72 In Meigs General Hospital

Frank E. Shane 72 of Racine Route 2 died Tuesday morning at Meigs General Hospital. Survived by wife Anna two daughters Hazel Fox East Letart and May Harpold Belpre two sons Dan Syracuse and Walter Gallipolis a sister Clem West Racine. He was a member of East Letart Methodist Church. Visitation at Ewing funeral home with services at 2 p.m. Thursday burial in Letart cemetery.

Pomeroy Frank E. Shane Racine Meigs General Hospital Anna Hazel Fox East Letart May Harpold Belpre Dan Shane Syracuse Walter Gallipolis Clem West Shane East Letart Methodist Church Ewing Funeral Home Letart Cemetery

Brush fire in Pomeroy dumps area doused by responders

Pomeroy Fire Department crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a brush fire at the dump on the flood road and extinguished the flames.

Pomeroy

Community Good Friday Service Planned in Middleport

The Middleport Church of Christ hosts the annual Good Friday service at 7 30 p m under the Middleport Ministerial Association. Ministers from several denominations deliver sermons on the cross theme, with a program of organ and piano music and an Easter anthem by the choir. A daily vacation Bible school is planned with Ray Konkright named associate dean. The group also outlines clothing drive efforts and council representation duties.

Middleport Chester Erwin Harold Lohse Fred I. Gardner Arthur Skinner Soldiers of the Cross Gardner

POMEROY PTA Elects New Officers at Monday Meeting

Mrs Charles Hayes elected president of the Central PTA at a school meeting led by outgoing president Orval Wiles. New officers include Mrs Gerald Grueser as vice president Mrs Donald McKenzie secretary and Mrs Ralph Spencer treasurer who has served in that role for 19 years. A May 3 workshop in Marietta was announced along with a April 29 deadline for the sales tax receipt contest and a May 4 mothers meeting to count stamps and select a winning room. A bakeless bake sale precedes the May meeting. Readings on child care were given by Mrs C F Tompkins and Mrs Oliver Michael. the fifth grade received the attendance award. A jitney supper followed the session.

C. F. Tompkins Oliver Michael

Meigs General Hospital Notes

List of admissions and discharges at Meigs General Hospital includes Mr and Mrs Paul Ruttencutter Gallipolis with a daughter and several other patients from Gallipolis Middleport Mason W Va and Racine plus discharges such as Mary Hayman Virginia Burke and Roxie Palmer with associated family members and guardians.

Paul Ruttencutter Gallipolis Carl Stewart Middleport James Field Ralph Warner Mason W. Va Virginia Michael Pomeroy Addie Barton Racine Martha Stewart Bette Field Virginia Burke Chester Mary Hayman Franklin Grimm Bryd Stout Charlene Thoma Patricia Will Arch Haning Winona Buckley Henry Ward John Selby Julia Tittle Roxie Palmer Clarence Chapman Pauline Gallagher

Club Plans Sale Of Potted Flowers

The Rutland Garden Club will hold a three day sale of potted flowers at Erlewine Hardware Store in Rutland starting Thursday through Saturday. Proceeds support civic beautification projects. a wide variety of plants will be on display and for sale all days.

Middleport Rutland Garden Club Erlewine Hardware Store

James L Brewer Pleads Guilty to Petty Larceny

James L Pomeroy Brewer pleaded guilty to petty larceny and was fined 100 dollars with a 90 day suspended sentence in county jail. Judge John C Bacon signed the entry in county common pleas court fixing one year probation.

Pomeroy James L. Brewer John C. Bacon County Common Pleas Court Brewer

Plan Thursday For Little League In Pomeroy

Meigs County Little League officials urge parents officers and coaches to attend a 7:30 PM planning session Thursday at Pomeroy Senior High School auditorium. The meeting highlights growth needing two or more teams and a high school boys league with coaching changes and reelection considerations.

Pomeroy Meigs County Little League Pomeroy Senior High School

Howell Attends Ohio Folklore Society Sessions

A. V. Howell returned from Columbus where he attended sessions of the Ohio Folklore Society at the Ohio State Museum. He spoke at the Saturday afternoon session. The evening featured folk tales and dulcimer music by Mrs. Ann Grimes whose collection includes the largest number of old dulcimers in Ohio.

Pomeroy A. V. Howell Columbus Ohio Folklore Society Ohio State Museum Howell Ann Grimes Grimes Ohio

Rebecca Sue Fultz Baptised At Williamsport Church

Rebecca Sue Fultz seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Fultz was baptised Sunday at the Methodist Church in Williamsport. Rev William McOmber uncle of the infant performed the rite. Roy Sinn who has been vacationing in Bradenton Florida joined the Fultz family and the group traveled to Williamsport Sunday.

Middleport Rebecca Sue Fultz Bernard Fultz Williamsport William McOmber Roy Sinn Bradenton Fla Fultz

Easter Services Set at St Paul Lutheran Church

Good Friday service at 7 30 p m led by David Koch senior seminary student Capitol University on the theme Promise and Life Easter Sunday communion at 10 30 a m an ordained minister officiates Sunday school music at 9 30 a m

Pomeroy St. Paul Lutheran Church David Koch Capitol University

Veterans Celebrate Birthday at Meigs Chapter 53 DAV observance

Jiom Pomeroy spoke on the new deception JAW as Shadyside state commander Wil S Bartlow led a birthday observance for Meigs Chapter 53 Disabled American Veterans. Iris Lambert, state auxiliary president, also spoke during the program. A 6:30 potluck dinner preceded the meeting, with auxiliary members serving turkey and ham, and cake and ice cream provided by Ohio Valley Baking Co. and by Lena and Katie Guth.

Pomeroy Wil S Bartlow Shadyside Meigs Chapter Iris Lambert Helen Bentz Lena Wolfe Hattie Woodard May Roach Helen Kennedy Laura Watson Kathryn Gilkey Sadie Wolfe Ohio Valley Baking Co Lena Katie Guth

Pre Easter Rites Open at Hemlock Grove Church

Pre Easter week begins at Hemlock Grove Christian Church under Rev Harold C Doster with daily services using themes from the seven last words of Christ. Candle light communion is Thursday with local church leaders from Shade Valley Unity and nearby Christian churches and Easter Sunday services follow. no service Saturday.

Theodorus Council to Attend Mrs Grueser Funeral Rites

Theodorus Council D A will meet at 7 15 this evening at the Ewing Funeral Home to attend services for Mrs Addie Grueser. A Past Councilors meeting at Mrs Campbell's home Thursday evening is canceled due to her death.

Theodorus Council Pomeroy Daughters of America Ewing Funeral Addie Grueser Richard Campbell Grueser

Cantata Planned By Baptists at Middleport First Baptist

The Way of the Cross Easter cantata will be presented at 7 30 p m Thursday at Middleport First Baptist Church under Mrs Dorothy Lacey. Paul Smart will read scripture between choir numbers with soloists Beulah White Thomas Darst L D Diles and Mrs Lacey. Choir members include Nora Mills Pearl Hoffman Doris Rice Dorothy Jenkins Jerry Pullen Elizabeth Stumbo and Mrs White sopranos Lucille Diles Lillian McGhee Frances Beards Marilyn Fultz Susan Pullen altos Darst Kalad Hindy tenors Diles Harold Hubbard bass. A candlelight Communion service follows.

Middleport Middleport First Baptist Church Dorothy Lacey Paul Smart Beulah White Thomas Darst L. D. Diles Mrs. Lacey Nora Mills Pearl Hoffman Doris Rice Dorothy Jenkins Jerry Pullen Elizabeth Stumbo White Lucille Diles Lillian McGhee Frances Beards Marilyn Fultz Susan Pullen Darst Kalad Hindy Diles Harold Hubbard

Emergency Squad Sets Up New Vehicle in Village Hall

Emergency squad members and firemen prepared the village hall to house a new emergency squad vehicle over the weekend. Work will continue as volunteers assist. Emergency fund contributions now total 1373.50 dollars. donations can be mailed to Morris Harden, secretary treasurer, in Syracuse.

Morris Harden Syracuse

White Rose Lodge to Meet in Middleport

The White Rose Lodge auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet at 1 30 PM Wednesday at the American Legion hall in Middleport.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad American Legion Hall

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