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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1960

Page

7

Horse Show Plans Set For Meigs County May 15

Plans for the annual horse show at Rock Springs Fairgrounds on May 15 were finalized by the Meigs County Riding Club with Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. A rain date of May 22 was announced and August fair changes will be discussed at the May meeting. Refreshments were served.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Fairgrounds Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce Meigs County Riding Club Salisbury Township County Fair

Missionary William Walker to Speak at Pomeroy Church

William Walker, a missionary to Japan, will be guest speaker at 7 30 Sunday evening at the Pomeroy Church of Christ. He is on furlough and will show slides before returning to Japan in July. Walker is brother of Rev James Walker, former local pastor.

Pomeroy William Walker Japan Pomeroy Church of Christ Walker James Walker

Kyger Creek Choir and Band Earn Top Ratings at State

Kyger Creek High School students won superior ratings at the state music competition in Lancaster. Vocalists April Thompson and Mike Fulton earned superior vocal ratings. instrumental trio Denny Mulford Paul Athey Carolyn Alkire received superior, with Mulford and Sandra Mulford each getting excellent for baritone and bassoon solos. Supervisors Merlyn Ross and Bill Everson led the program.

Middleport Kyger Creek Lancaster April Thompson Mike’ Fulton Denny Mulford Paul Athey Carolyn Alkire Sandra Mulford Merlyn Ross Bill Everson

Case Goes To Jury In Meigs County Court

Two men were fined with costs for disturbing the peace. Roger Bissell paid $50 and costs, and Edgar Payne faced $10 and costs on intoxication charges. Jack Coleman was bound to the grand jury on embezzlement charges after pleading innocent. Harold Oxley received a $500 peace bond. Clifton F Kinner remained jailed pending payment of a check after a fraudulent check hearing.

Meigs County Emmet W. Peoples Roger Bissell Edgar Payne Jack Coleman Harold Oxley Clifton F Kinner

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