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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1961

Page

2

Twenty four attend first Leaders Meeting in Meigs County

Four dozen Meigs County youths joined the first of five junior 4-H leadership meetings at the extension office. Topics included completing the county report form used to select achievement and state winners. Future sessions set for May 31 June 27 July 18 and Aug 1 with eligible 14 year olds.

Omeroy Meigs County County Extension Service Office Geneva H. Nolan C. E. Blakeslee Francis Case John Newell Marjorie Hoffman Ernestine Stockton Dixie Roush Paula Wilson Suzanna Arnold Ruth Ann Bailey Judy Hewetson Karen Gilkey Mary Radford Susan Radford Carolyn Vaughan Janet Brown Alita Carpenter Jennifer Lohse Jane Baer Patricia Hennessy Sandra Wells Karen Sue Furbee Melanie Brown Sue Ann Myers Charles E. Lewis Eric Parker Louise Gilkey Raymond Furbee Orion Roush

Rutland High honors list fifty students for fifth six weeks

Rutland High School reports an honor roll with thirty students earning B or higher in all subjects. Seniors Larry Hoffman Larry Price Larry Long Ward Nicholson Nina Adkins Rosalie Davis Carolyn Edwards Sue Nelson Patty Rife lead the list. Juniors include June Tillie Betty Morris Jane Crisp Phyllis Howard. Sophomores Marlene Hoffman Darlene Goff Brenda Turner Joe Chapman Charles Hoffman David Scragg. Freshmen Dixie Roush Roberta Smith Jerry Black Agnes Sigman Connie Rice Connee Williams Judy Williams Robert Jacks Robert Harless Rosemary Harless Jane Scott. A grades go to Larry Hoffman Patty Rice and Dixie Roush.

Rutland Rutland High School Larry Hoffman Larry Price Larry Long Ward Nicholson Nina Adkins Rosalie Davis Carolyn Edwards Sue Nelson Patty Rife June Tillie Betty Morris Jane Crisp Phyllis Howard Marlene Hoffman Darlene Goff Brenda Turner Joe Chapman Charles Hoffman David Scragg Dixie Roush Roberta Smith Jerry Black Agnes Sigman Connie Rice Connee Williams Judy Williams Robert Jacks Robert Harless Rosemary Harless Jane Scott Patty Rice

Contributions Voted By Federated Circle

The Federated Circle of the Federated Church met Wednesday night and voted contributions to the Pomeroy Emergency Squad and the heart cancer and polio funds. Mrs. Phil Williamson chaired, with Mrs. Lena Huber leading the devotional. A salad course was served by Mrs. Lester Fauber, Mrs. Norman Kloes, and Miss Marguerite Meyer.

Pomeroy Federated Circle of the Federated Church Phil Williamson Lena Huber Lester Fauber Norman Kloes Marguerite Meyer

Honor Roll For Racine Released

Racine High School names thirty six students to the honor roll after the fifth six weeks. Freshmen Betty Gillilan Kay Hendricks Richard Holter Howard Johnson Ben Petrel Gayle Rees Terry Roush Carol Shain Juanita Smith Sarah Taylor Sammie Yates. Sophomores Terry Bradford Peggy Glenn John Hysell June Niegler Judy Wigal Kay Willford. Juniors Barbara Cleland Billie Cundiff Candra Donahue Patricia Grimm Shirley Norris Ruth Wingett. Seniors Dana Bissell Joyce Circle Dale Cole Janice Drake Miriam Foster Nancy Johnson Shirley Miller Ruth Ann Petrel Linda Roush Kenda Russell Carmen Salser Lynn Shuler Jo Ann Van Meter.

Racine Racine High School Betty Gillilan Kay Hendricks Richard Holter Howard Johnson Ben Petrel Gayle Rees Terry Roush Carol Shain Juanita Smith Sarah Taylor Sammie Yates Barbara Cleland Billie Cundiff Candra Donahue Patricia Grimm Shirley Norris Ruth Wingett Dana Bissell Joyce Circle Dale Cole Janice Drake Miriam Foster Nancy Johnson Shirley Miller Ruth Ann Petrel Linda Roush Kenda Russell Carmen Salser Lynn Shuler Jo Ann van Meter

Letart Falls PTA to Hold Regular Meeting

The Letart Falls PTA will meet in regular session at 7 30 p m Monday at the school for an official gathering with members invited to attend.

Letart Falls

Consolidation Plans for Pomeroy PTA Discussed

Central PTA met with president Mrs Charles Hayes to map the future of the PTA in Pomeroy schools after the new consolidated elementary school opens Officials of Sugar Run and Central PTAs will meet May 4 at Central School to form a joint organization Mrs John Bintz will be present A county council meeting is planned for May 4 at Harrisonville The April 21 closing date for the sales tax contest was set and the third grade of Mrs Charles Lewis won the attendance award A round table on television's influence on children was led by Mrs Oliver Michael Potluck refreshments were provided by Mrs Albert Martin and Mrs Donald McKenzie and a shower was held for Mr and Mrs Auston Phillips whose home was recently destroyed by fire

Pomeroy PTA Consolidated Central Pta Charles Hayes Sugar Run Central School John Bintz Harrisonville Charles Lewis Oliver Michael

Circle Plans May Dinner

MIDDLEPORT Plans for a mother daughter dinner on May 11 at Heath Methodist Church were made by the Eleanor Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs. James Johnson presided with a devotional by Mrs. Roscoe Wise Jr and a film Becoming a Church Member. A coffee maker was approved for purchase. Refreshments followed the meeting served by Mrs. Er nest Frazer and others.

Middleport Eleanor Circle The Women’s Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist James Johnson Roscoe Wise Jr Ernest Frazer Charles Clarkson William Everson Richard Karr, Jr

Senior Class Play Rehearsals Begin at Middleport High

Rehearsals are underway for the annual Middleport High School senior class play set for May 12. The three act comedy The More the Merrier is produced under the direction of Mrs. Nan Moore.

Middleport Middleport High School Nan Moore

Pomeroy Senior Mothers Host Rum Mage Sale

Pomeroy senior mothers plan a rum mage sale next Thursday Friday and Saturday at the former Warner-Davis Insurance quarters on West Second Street. Sale hours are 9 a m to 4 30 p m daily. Donations of rummage may be brought to the building on Wednesday.

Pomeroy Warner-Davis Insurance W. Second St

Camporee Planned by Troop 249 at Camp Chester

Plans for the spring camporee were made by Troop 249 Boy Scouts of America at the IOOF Hall. Two leaders and 40 members attended the meeting. Games were played and work on advancements was done.

Pomeroy Camp Chester Troop 249 Boy Scouts of America IOOF

Shower Held For Miss Pat Riley

Mrs. Harley Mossman and Mrs. Earl Mossman hosted a bridal shower for Miss Pat Riley bride elect of Robert Mossman. Prizes went to Mrs. Paul Frick Mrs. Mason Fisher and Mrs. Clifford Phillips. Mrs. Herman Ross won the door prize. The hostesses served ice cream and cake. The guest list included Mrs. Patrick Riley Mrs. Ralph Payner and others.

Brooks Sayre Karl Grueser Sadie Brown Hiram Fisher Stella Grueser Pat Parker Bradford Maag Wendell Jeffers William Russell Harry Davis

Nine Women At Meeting Pomeroy to Attend Lutheran Convention

Nine women from St. Pauls and St. Johns Lutheran Churches joined a Columbus gathering for a Lutheran church women convention. Morning talks featured Miss Ann Jan and Mrs. Edwin Dispelhersh, with Capital University girls chorus performing. In the afternoon Rev. Howard Goers spoke. Meigs County followers included Mrs. Mickey Williams and nine others.

William Mayer Walter Schreiber Erna Jesse Alberta Cecil William Downie Kenneth Braun Virgil Hamm L. C. Karr

Jol ly Club Plans Several Projects at Middleport Meeting

The Jol ly Club met at Mrs. Charles Strauss home with Mrs. Wilbur Haning presiding. An invitation to a Betty Newton food demonstration at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. offices in Middleport was presented. Door prize went to Mrs. Eldon Will. prizes for games awarded to Mrs. Will and Mrs. Roy Mayer.

Pomeroy Jolly Club Charles Strauss Wilbur Haning Betty Newton Ohio Fuel Gas Co Middleport Eldon Will Albert Woodard Will Roy Mayer

Middleport Personal Notes From Jackson ville Visitors

Mrs C E Slater of Jacksonville visits her son and daughter in Middleport and with Paul Darnell of Pom eroy and Mr and Mrs William Slater. Weekend guest Joe Cabeen of Columbus joins Mr and Mrs Slater. Roger Lee Stewart is sent to Columbus State School for the Deaf with accompanying Mrs Betz and Diana Swisher a first grader.

C. E. Slater Jacksonville William Slater Middleport Paul Darnell Pomeroy Slater Joe Cabeen Columbus Guy Reynolds Fred Stewart Roger Lee Stewart Columbus State School For Frank Betz Lucinda Davies Diana Swisher Gerald Swisher Bidwell Reynolds Diana

Two Women Welcomed By Philathea Society

The Philathea Society at Middleport Church of Christ welcomed Mrs. Thelma Pratt and Mrs. Grace Pratt. The meeting under Mrs. Edgar Reynolds discussed fund raisers including a May 13 bake sale and summer ice cream social. Four charter members were honored and officer roles announced.

Philathea Society Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Thelma Pratt Grace Pratt Edgar Reynolds Heart Fund Lena McElhinney George Reinhart C. E. Vance David Farmer David Durst Lee Pratt Guy Reynolds

Beef Cattle Day Planned For Carpenter April 20

Pomeroy Meigs Countians are invited to attend a beef cattle day on Thursday at Carpenter. The morning session starts at 10 30 a m at the Southeastern Ohio Beef Improvement Association with talks on feeder calf sales by Charles Ingraham Ohio State University. Ed Shandys economist at OSU discusses Dollars and Sense in Feeder Calf Production and Dean Roy L Kottman of OSU Agriculture directs the session. A dinner precedes the field day at the Southeastern sub station. Reservations via extension service by Monday. Cross breeding experiments highlighted at 1 30 p m.

Pomeroy — Meigs Carpenter C. E. Blakeslee Southeastern Ohio Beef Improvement Association Ed Shandys Ohio State University Roy L. Kottman Ohio State Southeastern Extension Service Office

Civil War Theme At Middleport Club Meeting

Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs Forrest Bachtels home with Civil War as the study theme. Mrs Emerson Jones presided as reviews of Grant Moves South by Bruce Catton and The Generals Wife by Ishbel Ross were shared. guests included Mrs Helen Heckman and Mrs Alfred Scarberry. The next session is planned for April 26 at Mrs Clyde Ingels home.

Middleport Helen Heckman Rutland Alfred Scarberry Clyde Ingels

Senior Mothers Club sponsors middleport record hop

Middleport Senior Mothers' Club sponsors a record hop in the high school auditorium Saturday evening from 7 30 to 11 p m. Jays Leon Jordan and Kenny Hysell lead the dance. A beatnik dance planned for Saturday evening has been postponed.

Senior Mothers’ Club Middleport Middleport Senior Mothers’ Club Jays Leon Jordan Kenny Hysell

Recreation Center Plans Topic of Open Meeting

An open meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at the John Duerr property recreation center will discuss the first-season plans. Both men and women are invited with golfers given a special invitation. refreshments, contests and prizes are planned. profits support facility improvements.

Pomeroy New Family Recreation John Duerr Route 7

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Federated Circle B. H. Sanborn Jeweler Optometrist Terry Bradford Peggy Glenn John Hysell June Niegler Judy Wigal Kay Willford Ee Eassbo Mational Bank Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Ins. Corp Outer Space Goodrich Albert Martin Donald McKenzie Austion Phillips Mothers Plan Sale Camporee Farmer's Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Miss Pat Riley C. E. McKinley Betty Cline George Childs Meinhart Fred I. Gardner Charles Ingraham Hollywood Jack Lemmon Family Weekly Peer J. Oppenheimer WITH YOUR Athens Aluminum Best Buy ALCO
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