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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1959

Page

5

Riverview PTA Elects Officers For 1959 60

Riverview PTA elected officers for the 1959 60 school year at a meeting at the school. Charles Norris became president, Edna Stewart vice president, Rose Easterday secretary, and Margaret Brown treasurer. Darsel Reibel presided. Plans included a late April basketball banquet with public ticket sales and a jitney supper set for April 17 chaired by Dorothy Reibel. Cancer films were shown by Mr and Mrs Shavorinsky of Portsmouth. Norris homeroom earned the attendance banner. Pie and coffee were provided by the refreshment committee.

Long Bottom Riverview Pta Charles Norris Edna Stewart Rose Easterday Margaret Brown Darsel Reibel Dorothy Reibel Shavorinsky Portsmouth Norris

Local Cancer Society volunteers canvass in Middleport

More than 20 volunteers from the American Cancer Society began a house to house canvass for the annual crusade in Middleport on Tuesday evening. Residential chairman George W. Vaughn urged the public to support the drive, stressing early detection through periodic health checkups and the campaign slogan guard your family fight cancer with a checkup and a check. Local volunteers listed include E McKinley Manning Webster Marcus Chambers Velma Rue Shirley Mills Virginia Clifford Milton Hood Harley Swisher Lawrence Bing Gail Miller James Simpson John Parsons James Brewington John Fultz Arnold Richards Anna Howell Richard Osler Bill Swisher Dewey Guthrie Richard Pickens Denver Rice Clarence Casey Dale Mourning Edison Baker.

Middleport American Cancer Society George W. Vaughn Crusaders America Vaughan

Pomeroy Junior High Ends Annual Magazine Sale Campaign

Pomeroy Junior High School concluded its magazine subscription drive with an awards assembly. Patricia Hennessy won first place. Charles Gloeckner and James Mees were second and third. Cash prizes went to Jane Baer, Robert Buck, and others. Total proceeds were $351.03. expenses $58.14.

Pomeroy Patricia Hennessy Charles Gloeckner James Mees Jane Baer Robert Buck Pamela Hobstetter Kay Compton Mary Ann Rickard Dennis Kapple Kitty Persinger Tamara Finlaw Cheryl Ebersbach Norma Blackwell Louella Thompson Alita Carpenter Mike Fultz Gladys Hayman

Meeting Postponed by Middleport League

The regular meeting of the Child Conservation League in Middleport is postponed to April 23 due to the Big Bend Minstrel show at Middleport High School Auditorium tonight.

Middleport Child Conservation League Big Bend Minstrel Middleport High School

Clifford Odets Early Acting Years Before Golden Boy

Clifford Odets spent five years acting before turning to playwriting, producing hits including Golden Boy and other landmark works.

Clifford Odets

State of Ohio Seeks Bids for Perry Coal Strip Mine Grading

The Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Reclamation announces sale of grading work on Perry Coal Company strip mine banks in Waterloo Township Athens County. Estimated $1,509. bids due April 27, 1959 at 1 30 P M. Lowest bid wins. bond and proof of solvency required. right to reject bids reserved.

State OF Ohio Department OF Agriculture Division OF Reclamation Perry Coal Company Waterloo Township Athens County Division of Reclamation Department of Agriculture State of Ohio Carbondale Coal Company State Office Building South Front Street Columbus Ohio State of Dwight P At . Er Ty LS State OF Ohio Department OF Agriculture Buckell Coal Company Lodl Townships R. W. Wright W. & M. Bobo Lodi State Office

Rutland High Honor Roll Includes 27 Students

Twenty seven Rutland High School students earned honor roll status after the fifth six week period. Seniors Gordon Atkins Shar on Atkins Judy Gallion Patty Hampton Mary Hysell Beth Pratt Elaine Steele Lanna Turner Phyllis Williams Juniors Fred Stewart Bill Romine Wayne Roush Patty Young Marjorie Priddy Lawrence Brogan Pauline Gibson Sophomores Rosalie Davis Larry Hoffman Larry Long Ward Nicholson Larry Price Patty Rife Margaret Smith Freshmen Sam Birchfield Martha Brewer Shirley Heilman Jane Crisp.

Middleport Rutland High School Gordon Atkins Sharon Atkins Judy Gallion Patty Hampton Mary Hysell Beth Pratt Elaine Steele Lanna Turner Phyllis Williams Fred Stewart Bill Romine Wayne Roush Patty Young Marjorie Priddy Lawrence Brogan Pauline Gibson Rosalie Davis Larry Hoffman Larry Long Ward Nicholson Larry Price Patty Rife Margaret Smith Sam Birchfield Martha Brewer Shirley Heilman Jane Crisp

Ruth Class Meeting Highlights and Social Notes

Ruth Class held a devotional on Vibrantly Alive at the home of Mrs. C. E. W. Downie. Mrs. George Joachim led the session with spring thoughts. Miss Clara Bing, Miss Lydia Ebersbach, and Mrs. Jacob Gloeckner contributed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Downie and Miss Carrie Yeager for two guests, Mrs. Harold Brabbin and Mrs. T. W. Bengel.

Downie Carrie Yeager Harold Brabbin Dunbar W. Va T. W. Bengel

Annual Report of Village Clerk Buchtel 1950 Financial Summary

Fiscal year ending December 31 shows General Fund receipts and expenditures with a balance of 2,831.43. Bond retirement funds open at 11,? and close with 110.08. Total funds reflect receipts and expenditures by property taxes, state taxes, licenses, fines, and state aid. Expenditures cover general government, police, sanitation, and street items totaling 9,088.48 with a grand balance of 3,? across funds.

Buchtel 7 Buehtel Ohio Terry K. Bunting Ccc Moore Cos Vieveas Enas Vanes Financial Institution Lweal Gov't M&a Council Waglei Vaschisitellalieras

Rutland Air Force Sergeant Illness Reported Abroad

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Luckadoo of Rutland have word their son T. Sgt. Donald Luckadoo is ill with the Air Force in Germany. He will be brought back to the United States for further hospitalization and treatment.

Curtis Luckadoo Rutland Donald Luckadoo Air Force Germany Sgt Luckadoo United States

Reverend Paul Hooks to lead services at Guysville Methodist

The Rev. Paul Hooks of Tuppers Plains will conduct special services at Guysville Methodist Church from April 20 to 25, starting each evening at 7 30. The Rev. D L McDaniel is the church pastor.

Pomeroy Paul Hooks Tuppers Plains Guysville Methodist Church Guysville D. L. McDaniel

Rutland High Students to Take National Merit Test

Rutland High School will host the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 9 am on April 28 for juniors including Patty Young Wayne Roush Marjorie Priddy Pauline Gibson Lawrence Brogan Jean Chapman Esta Mae Blackwood Sandy Tillis Fred Stewart and Bill Romine. The three hour exam might yield semi finalists and finalists with scholarships totaling about 15 million dollars awarded over four years. Results are used by colleges and senior class advisors for planning. winners will be announced in spring 1960.

Rutland Patty Young Wayne Roush Marjorie Priddy Pauline Gibson Lawrence Brogan Jean Chapman Esta Mae Blackwood Sandy Tillis Fred Stewart Bill Romine Parsons Tra Science Research Associatiotes of Chicago Athens Messenger

Ice At The Finish Lin e For Eads Bridge

In 1875 James B. Eads faced a 98 degree heat wave during the finishing phase of the St. Louis bridge. He ordered large quantities of ice packed around the girders to prevent expansion and ensure completion within the deadline.

Great St. Louis Bridge James B. Eads

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