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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1961

Page

2

Meigs County Teachers Association Forms With Rutland Meeting

About 100 teachers and administrators attended the first meeting of the Meigs County Teachers Association in Rutland gymnasium. The session featured a 20 table exhibit, officer installations, and a talk by Mark von Redlich of the Ohio Health Department.

Rutland Meigs County Teachers Association Northwestern George Dallas New Association Rutland Pta Dallas Wilma Herrmann Chester Grade School Howard Nolan Racine High School Ohio Education Association National Education Association Mark H. von Redlich Ohio Department of Health Nelsonville

New Kindergarten Founded as Mary Carolyn Miller Wiley Hired

Mrs. Mary Carolyn Miller Wiley of Middleport is hired as kindergarten teacher for Pomeroy schools for 1961 62. Superintendent Charles S. Gibbs announced the creation of the first Pomeroy kindergarten in the new consolidated grade school under construction. About 50 students are expected to enroll.

Pomeroy Mary Carolyn Miller Wiley Middleport Charles S. Gibbs Wiley Middleport High School Ohio University Kgger Creek

Sanborn Society plans Mother-Daughter Fete at church

The Love Joy Circle met at the Bakers home to map the annual mother-daughter banquet for the B H Sanborn Missionary Society set for May 1 at Middleport First Baptist Church. Craft exhibit plans for Granville horse party in June were discussed along with reports from project and reading chairmen and notes on a Tulsa member’s illness.

GOP Women Delegates Named for State Convention

Meigs County Republican Women's Club met at the Hotel Martin in Pomeroy with 110 members. Delegates named to the state meeting in Marietta April 27 29 include Mrs Joseph Beegle Mrs Otis Knopp Mrs Bernard Wallace and Mrs D B Hartinger. Alternates are Mrs Hobart Sigman Mrs William Robson Mrs Hugh Beards and Mrs Paul Manuel. The group voted $5 to the National Federation of Republican Women. A May 12 meeting was set with committees named for the program and refreshments.

Pomeroy Marietta Meigs County Republican Women’s Club Martin Wilbur Pierce James Hawley Republican Women’s Joseph Beegle Otis Knopp Bernard Wallace D. B. Hartinger Hobart Sigman William Robson Hugh Beards Paul Manuel National Federation of Republican Women Jed Webster Norman Wayland Antone Locke Wallace Robson Beards

Dress Contest Planned For May 6

POMEROY The dress sewing contest was announced for May 6 during the regular Hemlock Grange meeting at the hall. Leo Story presided as two aid appeals were answered. Great Bend Grange members will be guests at the next meeting to present the program. Refreshments were served.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Leo Story Great Bend

Roush Family and Friends Gather in West Columbia

West Columbia records a social visit as Mr. and Mrs. Ben O. Roush host relatives from Volga Point Pleasant and New Haven among attendees. The Ladies Friendship Club held an evening bowling gathering in Pomeroy with several Milan area members present.

West Columbia Ben O. Roush Benjamin F. Roush Mary Benjamin Jr Volga W. Va Charles M. Roush Point Pleasant Dale Priddy Pomeroy Ohio Debbie Priddy Shelby Grinstead New Haven Loyde Robert Grimm Rockford, Ill Grover Neville Brendia Lieving Letart George Johnson Ladies Friendship Club Peggie Arnott Middleport Irene Kelly Nelson Roush Caroll Workman Cathern Russell Mason Juanita Roush Helen Roush Peachie Elias Helen Elias Olan Knapp Sylvia Burris Alburtis Young Bvylon Stewart Salem Lawrence Foreman Luster Forman Leonard Roush Charles Hargraves Larry Hargraves Corky Gardner Bob Gardner Bill Gardner

Mothers to Meet in Middleport on Senior Trip Plans

The Middleport Senior Mother's Club will gather at 7 30 P M at the school to finish plans for the annual senior class trip to Washington D C and New York City.

Middleport Washington, D. C New York City

Pomeroy Family Weekend Guests Attend Racine Banquet

Gallipolis residents Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Harrison visited Racine High School for a father son banquet. Jerry Lee of Columbus and Jeff Lee also spent time with local hosts. Joseph L. Johnson returned from a 10 day leave at Ft Bragg to his parents in Pomeroy Route 1, joining Everett Ray Johnson from Ohio State University for the weekend.

Chauncey Harrison Gallipolis Jake Lee Racine High School Jerry Lee Columbus Jeff Joseph L. Johnson Ft. Bragg N.C James R. Johnson Pomeroy Johnson Everett Ray Ohio State University

Driver's Rights Suspended After Court Plea

Gilbert E. English had his driver's license suspended for six months after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Judge John C. Bacon also gave a three day jail sentence a $50 fine and costs. A separate suit by Leo McMillin et al against Frank Balcar et al was dismissed.

Pomeroy Gilbert E. English John C. Bacon Meigs County Common Pleas Court English Leo McMillin Frank Balcar

Racine Band Boosters Plan Thursday Meeting

The Racine Band Boosters will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the high school to discuss upcoming events and support for the school band.

Racine

Eastern Boosters Plan For Grand Old Opry

POMEROY Eastern Local Athletic Boosters present an other Grand Old Eastern Opry at 8 p m April 27 and 28 Reserved tickets are on sale from cast members General admission at the door In charge of ticket sales are Mrs Helen Caldwell Mrs Dorothy Reibel and Mr Ross Cleland The program features many performers from prior shows plus new faces A new group Top Hands a singing cowhand ensemble is featured with Frank Huffman J S Davis and others Music by Francis Andrews Jo Ann Andrews and others The show includes a Dancing Dan number two novelty dances Minnie Pearl and Uncle Cyp impersonations and strong local talent Final rehearsals are set for Sunday at 2 p m and dress rehearsal Tuesday at Eastern High School

Pomeroy Eastern Old Eastern Opry Helen Caldwell Tuppers Plains Dorothy Reibel Reedsville Ross Cleland Chester Gordon Cecelia Collins Roy Pat Holter J. M Mildred Gaul Bob Edna Woods Charles Ruth Hall Harold Jerry Hawk Homer Onella Cole Raymond Arvila Frecker Jim van Meter Franklin Huffman J. S. Davis Harold Massar Henry Eichinger Red Carr Glenn Baker Spec Boring Mr. Moore Francis Andrews Jo Ann Andrews Betty Pullins George Fredericks Norman Mays Richard Smith Larry Barton Little Johnny Chevalier Mr. Doss Eastern High School

JOF Class Displays New Altar Cloths

Four sets of altar cloths purchased by the JOF Class of the United Methodist Church were displayed at a meeting. The cloths will be presented to the church soon. Mrs. Everett Thomas led the devotional on Where Jesus Walked. Mrs. Homer Cooper won the contest from Mrs. Thomas. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William Woodard and Mrs. Thomas.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Everett Thomas Jesus Thomas Homer Cooper William Woodard

Civil Appeal Filed in $300 Justice Case

A civil appeal has been filed in the Circuit Court after Case Equipment Inc. was awarded $300 in Justice of the Peace court against Finley Cermeans who appealed the judgment.

Point Pleasant Case Equipment Inc Justice of Peace Finley Cermeans

Officers Meet Racine Eastern Star Chapter

Past officers of Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet at 8 p m Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Brinker the president Mrs Hazel Cleland announced.

Racine Order of Eastern Star Jesse Brinker Hazel Cleland

Health Club Meeting At Rock Springs

The Rock Springs Better Health Club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Maxine Arnold. Mrs. Arlie Abbott will lead the program and Mrs. Horace Abbott will oversee contests.

Pomeroy Rock Springs

Chester Grange names Koblentz couple of year nominees

Chester Grange 2009 selects Mr. and Mrs. David Koblentz as its nominee for the grange young couple of the year contest. They are active in 4-H, church, Farm Bureau, Agricultural Society, Masonic Lodge, garden club, Holstein club and PTA.

Chester Grange Koblentz Chester David Koblentz Grange The National Grange Massachusetts

Piano Purchase Plan At Riverview PTA Meeting

Riverview PTA discussed buying a piano for Riverview School. Mrs Whitehead and aides were named to oversee selection. The meeting featured a program by girl and boy scout troops plus brownies with a choral reading in tribute to Julia Lowe.

Brownies Whitehead Mary Nichols Phyllis Hetzer Evelyn Spencer Ruth Ann Balderson Mary Alice Rise Julia Lowe The Girl Scouts

Panama Talk Shines at Syracuse First United Church

POMEROY Reuben Lee of Panama City spoke on Panama's government education and industry at a family night observance. Ohio University student Lee addressed the Republic of Panama and its status after a potluck dinner. The junior choir performed including Invisible Hands and My Shepherd. Participants included the Lisle Crow Cottrill Sylvester Phelps Osler Smith Harden London Willis.

Pomeroy Reuben Lee Panama City Syracuse Tom Smith James Harden Patricia London Sally Willis Robert Harden Don Cottrill Robert Crow Don Lisle Dan Rizer Clifford Beaver

Electa Circle Hosts Dinner for Members

A potluck dinner for Electa Circle of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society was held Tuesday at Middleport First Baptist Church. Mrs. C. H. Wise Jr. led decorations, Mrs. Harry Houda shelt gave the devotional, and plans were made for the May 1 mother daughter banquet and a June Granville house party craft display. The circle voted to fund Dora McKee’s missionary training in September. Attendees included Mrs. D. Diles, Mrs. Clara Mae Dars, Mrs. Nora Hamilton, Mrs. Iva Turner, Mrs. Beulah White, Mrs. Jean Bratton, and Michael Bratton.

Middleport Middleport First Baptist Church Electa Circle B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society C. H. Wise Jr Harry Houdashelt Granville House Circle Treasury Dora McKee D. Diles Clara Mae Dars Nora Hamilton Iva Turner Beulah White Jean Bratton Michael Bratton

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Martha Ohlinger Rutland High School Jennings Beegle Rosalie Story Salisbury Nellie Vale Carl Weese Southern Helen Carper Bedford C. O. Patterson Robert Bowen Charles Hayman von Redlich Calvin B. Spencer Southeast District Health Officer Beulah Strauss Jean Evans Maxine Hobstetter Roger Roush Ny Drug Counter Adv Dutton Drugs Sanborn Society B H. Sanborn Missionary Society Love Joy Circle Edison Baker Granville Horce Tony Fowler Bertha Archer Raymond Grimm Tulsa Okla Charles Lewis Sylvia McMaster Charles Bennett Jennie Kauff Lillian McGee Lawrence Bing Donald Boone Martha Fowler GOP W. Columbia Helen E. Roush Pomeroy Personals Monroe Wis Eastern Boosters Opry Ruth Baer Mary Kautz Phillip Boyles Marvine Caldwell Carl Kautz Ruth Carr Helen Wolfe Stark’s Pharmacy Mercy PO PTA Charles Humphrey Brownie P.T.A Roger Spencer Lyle Nichols Bob Hall Tom Osborne Panama ALCOA Call LY Aluminum CO Athens, Ohio Belk's Eeery Belk’s Dean Doan
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