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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1961

Page

12

Davis couple to attend American General Practice academy in Miami Beach

Dr J J Davis and wife depart Saturday for Miami Beach where Davis joins the American Association of General Practitioners annual meeting. The four day event at Fountainbleau Hotel features 100 scientific exhibits and 300 technical displays with members from across the nation.

J. J. Davis Miami Beach Dr. Davis The American Association of General Practitioners Davis Joyce Elaine H. E. Bush D. E. Wedge Miami Fountainbleu Hotel

Radio Skit The Groom Is Gone At Middleport High

A Middleport High School assembly featured a radio skit titled The Groom Is Gone with Carolyn Nicholson as announcer and cast members Sharon Hoschar Michael Morris Charles Swackhammer Darrell Stumbo and Ron Hanning. Group songs led by Clar ence Lacey preceded the skit and Alfred Scarberry Jr principal announced annuals are ready for distribution.

Middleport Middleport High School Carolyn Nicholson Sharon Hoschar Michael Morris Charles Swackhammer Darrell Stumbo Ron Hanning Clarence Lacey Alfred Scarberry Jr

Rally Day at Naomi Baptist Church Speaker Rev Samuel Jackson

Rally Day is observed at Naomi Baptist Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Samuel Jackson will speak at the event.

Pomeroy Naomi Baptist Church Samuel Jackson

Middleport High School Honor Roll Leads With 55 Students

Fifty five students at Middleport High School earned honor roll status after the fifth six weeks. Senior list includes John Blaker Judy Butcher Christine Coats Don Erwin Kay Jenkinson David Lyons Karen McElhinny Susie Pullen Doris Rice Rosetta Richards Judy Sauer William Stoktesz William Stobart Richard Swackhamer Clyda Taylor Janice Zirkle. Juniors feature Susie Allensworth Sandra Brewington Charlene Davis Sarah Hannigan Carol Jacobs Barbara Jones Wanda Lightfoot Michael Little Patty Lowery Jeanie Manley Alice Millican Cindy Morris Sharon Pickens Jim Reed Mary Swanson Helen Taylor Texanna White Coleen Wilson. Sophomores named Johnny Allensworth Forrest Bachtel Sarah Bechtle Tom Bryan Charles Bush Ronnie Carr Carla Gilmore Ricky Osler Judy Overturf Tom Ball Lee Roush. Freshmen include Karen Bachner Maureen Durst Ellen Dutton Ron Hanning Carroll Lyons Harry McGuffin Carolyn Nicholson Cindy Sauer Carol Scott Susie Slater.

Middleport Middleport High School John Blaker Judy Butcher Christine Coats Don Erwin Kay Jenkinson David Lyons Karen McElhinny Susie Pullen Doris Rice Rosetta Richards Judy Sauer William Stoktesz William Stobart Richard Swackhamer Clyda Taylor Janice Zirkle Susie Allensworth Sandra Brewington Charlene Davis Sarah Hannigan Carol Jacobs Barbara Jones Wanda Lightfoot Michael Little Patty Lowery Jeanie Manley Alice Millican Cindy Morris Sharon Pickens Jim Reed Mary Swanson Helen Taylor Texanna White Coleen Wilson Johnny Allensworth Forrest Bachtel Sarah Bechtle Tom Bryan Charles Bush Ronnie Carr Carla Gilmore Ricky Osler Judy Overturf Tom Ball Lee Roush Karen Bachner Maureen Durst Ellen Dutton Ron Hanning Carroll Lyons Harry McGuffin Carolyn Nicholson Cindy Sauer Carol Scott Susie Slater

Banquet Honors Eastern High Band Members and SVAC Champions

Over 60 persons attended a banquet for Eastern High School Band Boosters Club in the school cafeteria. Bob McGlothin of Ohio University spoke on Musicianship in the School Marching Concert and Dance Bands. Gifts were presented to the speaker and band director. A dance honored the SVAC champions of 1960 football team.

Chester Eagle Band Eastern High School Band Bob McGlothin Ohio University McGlothin Orchestra

Certificate Presented For Acting Middleport Postmaster

Mrs. Maxine Allens worth received a certificate of appointment as acting postmaster of the Middleport office. The presentation was made by Dale Courtney of the field service office in Columbus.

Middleport Maxine Allensworth Dale Courtney Field Service Office Columbus

Bertha Fox 57 Dies in Holzer Hospital

Bertha Fox age 57 of Middleport Route 1 died Wednesday morning at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a cerebral hemorrhage. She belonged to the Baptist Church at Rutland. Surviving are her mother and stepfather C A Swick, a half brother Howard German, three step brothers Robert Swick Walter Swick and Raymond Swick and three stepsisters Edna Mae Swick Mary Alice Tracy and Francis Hysell. Friends may call at Chase funeral home Rutland. Funeral at Rutland Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev R A Biddle officiating. Burial in Wright Cemetery near Langsville.

Middleport Bertha Fox Holzer Hospital Gallipolis The Baptist Church Rutland C. A. Swick Howard German Robert Swick Walter Swick Detroit Raymond Swick Gallion Edna Mae Swick Mary Alice Tracy Columbus Francis Hysell Pomeroy Chase Funeral Home R. A. Biddle Wright Cemetery Langsville

Methodist Class to Meet at 10 30 Saturday

The United Methodist Church will host a class meeting at 10 30 on Saturday at the church.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church

Club Tonight Meeting of Portland Worthwhile Guild

The Portland Worthwhile Guild will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs Kay Windsor.

Portland Portland Worthwhile Guild Kay Windsor

Local women attend Rendville Baptist Sunday School event

Middleport residents Mrs Emma Bland Mrs C R Young Mrs Myrtle Warren Sandra Hollingshed and Mrs Ervin Baumgardner traveled to Rendville on Sunday for a Baptist Sunday School Convention.

Emma Bland C. R. Young Myrtle Warren Sandra Hollingshed Ervin Baumgardner Rendville

Convention Delegates Named At FHA Session

Rutland Chapter named delegates to the Future Homemakers of America State convention set for April 21 and 22 at the Ohio State fairgrounds youth center. Delegates include Elena Martin Louise Milam Sandra Little Janet Wright and adviser Miss Leda Kay Kraeuter.

Rutland Homemakers of America Ohio State Fairgrounds Elena Martin Louise Milan Sandra Little Janet Wright Leda Kay Kraeuter Milam Martin Maude

Bedford School Safety Contest Winners Listed

Bedford Elementary pupils judged Monday night at the PTA meeting for the Safety posters prepared with the FBI program. First grade winner Mary Midkiff and runners up led a list of named students across eight grades. The contest included best room awards and a film by Patrolman Wagner.

Darwin Federal Bureau of Investigation Bedford PTA J. P. Miller Ralph Welker Berkeley Faulkner Mary Midkiff Margaret Riggs Sue Douglas Marvin Burton Doris Eastman Helen Carper Leota Smith Helen Swartz Betty Kearn Ann Lambert Jean Burson Audra Wagner Ohio State Highway Patrol Phyllis Hackett Vada Hazelton Maxine Williams Peggy Carper Clara May Swindell

DAR District Director to Speak at Meigs Chapter Meeting

Mrs. Irving Karr Jr Southeastern Ohio district director of the Daughters of the American Revolution will speak at 2 p.m. Friday at the home of Mrs Alfred Elberfeld. She will report on the recent state conference and discuss other matters of importance to the chapter.

Pomeroy Irving Karr, Jr Southeastern Ohio The Daughters of the American Revolution Jonathan Meigs Alfred Elberfeld Karr

Dinner Planned for United Methodist Men

Men of the United Methodist Church will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at the John Werry cabin on Forked Run Lake. A chicken supper will be served at 7:30 p.m.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church John Werry Forked Run Lake

Family Week Plans Made By Presbyterian Group

The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church deacons and deaconesses planned family week activities for May 7 14. Visitations will gift quiet members and a May 11 church family night includes a potluck at 6 30 pm. Committees organized for program food and guest helpers.

Presbyterian Group Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Russell Lyons Richard Vaughan Everett Foreman Vincent Dabo Paul Haptonstall Everett Bachner Margaret Sauer James Mahokey Dale Walburn Phyllis Joachim Harold Sauer

ODRINEX Weight Loss Pill Ad Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts ODRINEX as a nonprescription fat reducer promising seven day loss with no exercise. It claims appetite suppression, meal enjoyment retained, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Athens Pharmacy in Marl orders filled is listed as the seller.

Morcy Odrinex Athens Phermary S. Court St Adv

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