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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

2

Southern Local voters face seventh and eighth grade school issue

Bearded Pomeroy correspondent reports the Southern Local District debate over a separate seventh and eighth grade school. supporters want to use Racine High School facilities after the new high school opens, arguing crowding relief and advanced opportunities. opponents say it requires new taxes and reflects overbuilding.

Pomeroy Racine Board of Education Columbus Ohio Department of Education Racine High School Construc Donohew

Completes Modeling Course For Mrs Keebaugh

Mrs Marjorie Matheny Keebaugh of Chester formerly of Costonia Ohio completed basic modeling training at the Zora Ann Modeling School in Charleston West Virginia. She studied retail wholesale salon modeling and fashion commentary and was rated highest in her class after six months.

Pomeroy Marjorie Matheny Keebaugh Chester Costonia Zora Ann Charleston W.va Keebaugh

Rescue Squad Rushes Pomeroy to Meigs General

Pomeroy Ray Calvert was rushed to Meigs General Hospital by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad around 3 a.m. Sunday after becoming ill at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Ohlinger in Condor.

Pomeroy Ray Calvert Fear Pomeroy Meigs General Hospital

Psoriasis Sufferer Credits Az Dual Treatment Treatment Plan

A 10 year old Pittsburgh boy reports long trial and money spent with psoriasis until az dual treatment with Canamo day trial plan delivered remarkable results. In two weeks scales vanished and in six weeks skin fully cleared. The letter endorses the product and invites others to try the plan from Canamo, Dept 278D Rockport Mass.

Pittsburgh Canam @o Rockport Mass

Child Injured After Basement Fall in Middleport

Middleport squad treated a Smith child for minor head injuries after a fall down basement stairs at 193 Beech Street. The incident occurred at 6 19 p m Saturday and a local physician administered care.

Middleport Lewis Smith Beech St

Readmission of Ray Hecox to Meigs General Hospital

Ray Hecox has been readmitted to Meigs General Hospital for additional treatment. The transfer underscores ongoing care needs and the hospital’s commitment to patient recovery.

Ray Hecox Meigs General Hospital

Guest Night Planned by Middleport Child Conservation League

The Middleport unit of the Child Conservation League observes guest night with a "come as you are" party on Thursday at Gloria's Beauty Salon. Entertainment is planned and refreshments will be served.

Middleport The Child Conservation League Gloria

Homebuilders Meet in Middleport Church Hosts

The Home builders Class of the Middleport Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Wilson.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Bud Wilson

Judith Hoyt Weds Daniel E Morris in Pomero y United Methodist Church

Judith Kay Hoyt daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoyt of Union Ave became the bride of Dan E Morris son of Mr and Mrs Robert F Morris of Mulberry Ave at a 2 30 pm ceremony March 12 in the United Methodist Church Columbus officiated by Rev Eugene Brown. The couple will reside at 783 S James Rd Columbus. Several out of town guests attended including families from Gallipolis Columbus and Hamilton.

Eugene Brown Ben Neutzling Pomeroy al Abram Columbus Rodney Spencer Robert B. Morris Middleport Ansel Hoyt Hamilton Pete Elmer Abram David Holter Patrick and Michael Huntington W. Va W. J. Sheridan, Jr Jack Denison Athens Arthur Anderson W. L. Williams Bette Lou Kitts David T. Crawford Mary Cacia Bethesda D. W. Crawford Cardington Wilford Evans Edward Evans Harry Pitchford Harlan Pitchford Basil Evans Nancy McAllister James Evans Thomas Mills Gracia David Heath Mary Ruth Mills Gallipolis L. K. Evans Ashland, Ky

Ida Mae Eichinger 73 Dies at Meigs General Hospital

Mrs Ida Mae Eichinger 73 of near Pomeroy widow of George Ed ward Eichinger died Saturday evening at Meigs General Hospital She is survived by three daughters Effie Smith Charlestown W Va Grace Stobart of Pomeroy Goldie Allen Aiken S C a son Ralph Columbus three sisters Effie Stout Coolville Nora Runion Torch Maggie Ghaney Shade two brothers Homer Willard Pomeroy Arthur Willard Columbus and several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday at Ewing funeral home Rev Edward Life officiating Burial Pine Grove cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime

Pomeroy Ida Mae Eichinger Near George Edward Eichinger Meigs General Hospital Effie Smith Charleston W. Va Grace Stobart Goldie Allen Aiken S. C Ralph Columbus Effie Stout Coolville Nora Runion Torch Maggie Ghaney Shade Homer Willard Arthur Willard Ewing Funeral Home Rev Edward Life Pine Grove Cemetery

Pomeroy Salisbury PTA Meeting Hosts Seventh Grade Mothers

The Salisbury PTA will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the school. Rock Springs Cub Scouts will present the program and seventh grade mothers will be hostesses.

Pomeroy Salisbury Pta Rock Springs

Middleport Couple Depart for Arizona and Texas Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smart left Saturday for a two week vacation in Arizona and Texas.

Paul Smart Arizona Texas

Open Installation For Officers Held By White Jerusalem Shrine

Open installation of Mary Shrine 37 White Shrine of Jerusalem was held at the IOOF Hall Friday night. Mary Hughes and Allen Hughes presided with Nellie Tracy as officer. Installing officers were Edith Hunsinpillar and Elsie Smith. Numerous members and honorary officers joined in the ceremony and gifts were exchanged.

White Jerusalem Pomeroy Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem IOOF Mary Hughes Allen Hughes Shepherds Nellie Tracy Heald Athens Wilmena Mender Worthy Hubert Mender Hocking Valley Nelsonville Elizabeth Lear Edith Hutsinpillar Elsie Smith Janett Roberts Zella Cross Marie Hawkins Maxine Wingett John Roberts Harry P. Smith Ernest Wingett Virgil Atkins Shepherds of Mary Shrine Edith Hunsinpillar Herald Grace French Margaret Neuman Guardian Dorothy Lacey Donald Boone Ada Ward Dorothy Young Amber Warner Helen Reynolds Maude Grueser Euvetta Bachtel Pearl Reynolds Madonna Angels Stella Atkins Courier Gladys Major Flower Girl Bernice Winn Florence Tracy Phyllis Hawley Thelma Dill Florence McGuffin Florence Buffington Matron of Hazel Cleland Golda Ward Helen Johnson Leona Broch Winona Hoffman Cora Webb Alice Struble Theo Smith Eugene Atkins Clarence Struble Ralph Graves Ralph Webb King’s Guards Hughes Grace Shamblin Naomi Brinker Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Middleport Mabel Bennett

Gardeners Bring Spring To Rutland Flower Show

Rutland hosts a two club flower show titled Spring In Our Town drawing about 150 visitors. Narcissus items dominate displays with five divisions and numerous awards across invitational artistic and table designs judged by Mrs. Reibel and Mrs. Titus.

Rutland Rutland Garden Club Friendly Gardeners of Our Town Rutland Methodist Church Robert Reibel James Titus Meigs County Joan Kincaid Middleport Garden Club Pearl George Vinton Friendship Club M. J. Fry Cheshire Club Verna George Helen Lloyd Amateur Gardeners of Middleport Margaret Ella Lewis Winding Trail Club Pomeroy Max Barnes The Vinton Club Garen Stansbury Sabra Canaday Calvin Biddle Joe Bolin Robert Canaday Reibel Titus Oleva Cottrill Guy Larkins Chris Diehl Cash Johnston Vernon Weber Diehl Robert Snowden Ray Biddle Cecil Bolin Charles Stewart George Lasher Johnston

Rutland High School Comedy Draws Large Crowd

Rutland High School junior class staged a three act comedy Rest Assured drawing a large Friday audience. Directors Miss Sally Schaaf Mrs Nellie Parker and Warner Morgan organized the show with Jim Sheets as Morlock and Betty Morris as his daughter’s love interest. Cast included Paul Pierce June Tillis and several others with Luci and stage helpers coordinating managers. A post show party followed in the home economics room.

Rutland Rutland High School Sally Schaaf Nellie Parker Warner Morgan Junior Carter Morlock June Tillis David Wiseman Juanuiata Tackett David Pierce Jane Parsons Wesley Sisson Clarence Lambert Leta Mae Kraeuter Lee Combs Billy Hayes Larry Parsons Sammy Birchfield Paul Musser Roger Biggs Connie Lewis April Showers Ann Sprouse Miss Sprouse

Women group changes meeting time in Middleport

Middleport Group I of the Women's Association of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Everett Bachner's home. Co hosts are Miss Fanie Erlewine and Mrs. Lucy Gress. Nancy Dunbar leads the Bible study with Mrs. Lewis Sauer Jr presenting the book study. The shift to 8 p.m. replaces the usual 7 30 due to a Daily vacation Bible school staff meeting at Heath Methodist Church.

Middleport Women’s Association of the

Syracuse Club Shifts Home For Meeting

Syracuse Third Wednesday Home Demonstration Club will meet 10 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. James Teaford's home instead of the usual venue. Leaders Mrs. John Sauvage and Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan will discuss Color in the Home in Accessories. A noon potluck dinner will be served. attendees bring their own table service.

Syracuse James Teaford Willis i John Sauvage Geneva H. Nolan

Pomeroy Meigs County Republican Women Meet Tuesday

Republican women of Pomeroy Meigs County will gather at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hotel Martin for a meeting.

Pomeroy—Meigs County Martin

Fellowship Plans for Meigs County Churches of Christ

The Men’s Fellowship group of Meigs County Churches of Christ meets at 7 30 tonight at the Bradbury church. A guest speaker will share in the program hour and slides will be shown.

Middlepori Meigs County

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