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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1966

Page

12

Cornerstone Ceremonies Planned For Pomeroy Lutheran Church

Dedication and cornerstone laying for St. Pauls Lutheran Church will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday on the Sycamore side of the street. Rev. Joseph Kraly announces a brief service with prayers an address and blessing. Building committee members plus architect Ronald Keske and Horace Karr will be present to discuss the project.

Pomeroy St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sycamore Joseph Kraly Ronald Keske Columbus Horace Karr Lutheran Church Mickey Williams Kenneth Braun George Baer Harry Miller Alfred Elberfeld Charles Evans

Broadcast Honors Given Ex Meigs Man

David L. Diles 34, Detroit broadcaster, received Michigan top broadcasting honors in Lansing from Gov. Romney. The former Messenger reporter and Middleport native heads WXYZ TV Radio sports, earning state awards for TV and radio programs and documentary work. He plans three $500 scholarships for Detroit area students on June 1. Leroy Watson of Minersville was reported in serious condition after a fall from a roof at Meigs General Hospital.

Middleport David L. Diles WXYZ Detroit Michigan Diles L. D. Diles the Messenger Middleport High School Ohio University Lansing Mich George Romney Wxyz-Tv Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters’ Association Pontiac Boys’ Club The Capuchin Charity Guild St. Francis Home For Boys Pontiac State Hospital Goodwill Industries Junior Achievement Detroit Sports Broadcasters’ Association Marjorie Mitchell Phyllis Jiiden William Diles Athens Lois Bush Columbus Pomeroy Leroy Watson Minersville Meigs General Hospital

Scipio Grads Hold Banquet

The Scipio High School Alumni Association plans its annual dinner dance on May 21 in Harrisonville. Banquet at 6 30 p.m. followed by dancing with the Green Valley Boys at 9 p.m. Reservations due by May 13 with Mrs. Bill Chapman. Officers listed: Flora Osborne president Stella Adkins vice president Sharon Jewell treasurer.

Harrisonville Scipio High School Alumni Association Green Valley Boys Bill Chapman Almuni Flora Osborne Stella Adkins Sharon Jewell

Class Contributes To Cancer Crusade

A Middleport Church of Christ Homebuilders Class contributed to the Cancer Crusade during a Tuesday night meeting at Mr and Mrs William Gruesers home. They planned to provide kitchen silverware and a communion tray with cups. Kenneth McElhinney led with prayer, devotions by Mrs Milton Houdashelt, and refreshments served by several couples. Guests included Douglas Hicks and Debbie Grueser.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ William Grueser Kenneth McElhinney Milton Houdashelt Grueser Houdashelt Cash Bahr Ruth Powers Douglas Hicks Debbie Grueser

Planning Group Meets to Review County Plan

POINT PLEASANT Mason County planning commission heard a Farmers Home Administration representative discuss a comprehensive plan. Attendees included John Andy Wilson George McCausland George Raiden Woodrow Mace Carl Cook and Judson Brake. POMEROY Salisbury PTA to host jitney supper Saturday 4 p.m. in school auditorium to raise funds for Meigs Local School District bond issue. MIDDLEPORT Teen dance Saturday at Middleport High School auditorium under Middleport Athletic Association sponsorship. Friday night Wahama High School hosts a record hop at 8 p.m.

Point Pleasant Mason County Planning Commission Farmers Home Administration John Andy) Wilson George McCausland George Raiden Woodrow Mace Carl Cook Judson Brake Pomeroy Salisbury Pta Meigs Maxine Arnold George Skinner Middleport Middleport High School Middleport Athletic Association Jays Wahama High School

Mason Methodist Church Circles Elect Officers

The Mary and Martha circles of Mason Methodist Church elected officers: President Mrs. Lester Zerkle, Vice President Mrs. Howard Van Meter, Treasurer Mrs. Russell Barton, Secretary Mrs. Larry Bumgarner. Reports, committees named, and a $75 missions gift approved.

Mason Mary and Martha Mason Methodist Church Lester Zerkle Howard van Meter Russell Barton Larry Bumgarner

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