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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1958

Page

2

Pomeroy Council Approves New Officer and Sewage Study

The Pomeroy village council authorized a full time police officer for midnight to 8 am, replacing E J Strauss, and hired George Hicks at 225 dollars monthly. Burgess and Niple will study partial sewage system plans to qualify for federal grants, with cost estimates and financing methods.

Pomeroy Burgess and Niple City Hall E. J. Strauss Strauss Ial. Betzing Charles Legar George Hicks Burgess and Niple First Ward Fire Company Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co R. W. Ingram Columbus

Solid light blue car offers best buy value

A solid car with a light blue finish and two tone blue interior appears fully equipped and scarcely used. Prospective buyers are invited to see for themselves why this model is a top choice.

Vintage turquoise and white finish Whitewall tires

A well kept car description notes a beautiful turquoise and white finish with Whitewall tires. It highlights one careful owner, radio and heater, Hydramatic transmission, and full power assists.

Pearl St Elementary Kindergartners Stage Chicken Licken

Pearl Street Elementary School kindergarten presented Chicken Licken for the annual PTA program attended by students and many parents. Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Lacey led training and music, with a large cast in colorful costumes and a Make Believe Train opening the show.

Pearl St. Elementary Middleport Pearl St Nual Parent- Teacher Association Guy Reynolds Clarence Lacey Make Believe Train James Warner Kenneth Scott Diana Wright David Buskirk Marcia Stewart Jimmy Brewer Marcia Lynn Schwab Jimmy Donnelly Debra Maiden Marcus Fowler Nancy Buchanan Doxie Walters Nancy Thompson Greg Hill Brenda Sayre Dinnie Disney Amanda Hysell Freddy Bryant Sally Duckworth Jack Lohse John Tannehill Vicky Lynn van Meter Thomas Roach Susan Kavanaugh Sally Powell Henry Penny Earl Archer Cocky Lucky Michelle Buck Ducky Lucky Mary Virginia Burkett Goosey Loosey Dennis Hackett Turkey Lurkey Michael VanCooney Foxy Loxy Jan Lion King Lion F.H.K

Wiley elected president of Middleport Band Boosters

L R Wiley was chosen president of the Middleport Band Boosters at last night’s meeting held at the senior high school. New officers installed include Mrs James Pullen vice president Mrs Carroll Swanson vice president Mrs Francis Anderson secretary and Mrs Eddie Evans treasurer. George Dallas band director outlined projects such as bell stands hats music stands and a field loud speaker with funds from fund raising.

Middleport L. R. Wiley Emerson Jones James Pullen Carroll Swanson Francis Anderson Eddie Evans Kenneth McElhinny George Dallas

Letart Falls PTA Elects Officers for New Year

The Letart Falls PTA elected officers at its April meeting with Mrs. Jane Ashley presiding. New officers are Mrs. Virgil Roush president, Mrs. Ramona Yonker vice president, Mrs. Jane Hill secretary, and Mrs. Esther Sylvester treasurer. May installation will be by past president Mrs. Naomi Stobart.

Letart Falls Pta Jane Ashley Virgil Roush Ramona Yonker Jane Hill Esther Sylvester Naomi Stobart Meigs County School Ashley Racine

Meigs County Jaycee ettes Hold Regular Meeting

The Meigs County Jaycee ettes will meet in regular session at 8 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs. Calvin Simpson with Mrs. Roger Dillard as assisting hostess.

Meigs County Jayceeettes Calvin Simpson Roger Dillard

Birthday Observed for Howard McIntosh at Nye Ave Home

The McIntosh birthday event was held Thursday evening at Nye Avenue. Guests included Edward McIntosh of Dayton, Mrs. Harry Davis, Mrs. John Friel and daughter Phyllis Marie of Canton, and Rachel, with a decorated cake and refreshments served.

Earl Denny Earl Betty Dempsky Albert Meese William Wells Everett Tracy Charleston Russ Tomlinson Alonzo Denny Tomlinson Dennys Eugene Buckley Mulberry Ave Russell Buckley New Brighton Don Buckley South Charleston W. Va Mae Cornell Racine Lawrence Rose Annabell Jewell Curtis Meigs General Hospital Lawrence Francis Ross Jones Columbus E. J. Hill Wyatt Will Emmett G. Will Dallas Hassler Harry Keiser Lloyd Walker Gallipolis Lewis Walker Middleport Walter Walker Marion Howell James Will Howard McIntosh McIntosh Nye Ave Edward McIntosh Dayton Harry Davis John Friel Phyllis Marie Canton Rachel

Methodist Study Class Holds First Session

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church held its first study class meeting Monday afternoon. Leader Mrs Jed Webster Sr led on The Cross and Crisis in Japan with assistants Mrs George H Parker and Mrs Eugene Brown.

Carpenters Honor Barnitz Birthday at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Carpenter hosted a Sunday dinner at their home honoring the birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. O. Barnitz. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Barnitz and their son Robert, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Carpenter, John Young, Janet, Alita and James Carpenter.

Pomeroy W. R. Carpenter W. O. Barnitz

District Bar Association Meeting Attended by Local Figures

Fred Crow Bernard Fultz and Judge John C Bacon joined attorneys in Athens Saturday for a district bar association meeting.

Fred Crow Bernard Fultz John C. Bacon Athens The Bar Association

Former Residents Report Birth of Girl

A daughter was born March 27 to Mrs. Vonda L. Lowe wife of Marine Sgt Ernest E Lowe at the Naval Hospital Quantico Virginia Sgt Lowe is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest L Lowe of Harrisonville Route 1 Mrs Lowe is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Biven McCallister of Albany Route 2 Vicki Lynn is the Lowes first child The family is residing at 238 Potomac Ave Quantico Virginia

Harrisonville Vonda L. Lowe Ernest E. Lowe Naval Hospital Quantico, Va Lowe Ernest L. Lowe Biven McCallister Albany Vicki Lynn Lowes

Leadingham Named Lions Deputy in District Meeting

Leadingham was chosen as junior district deputy of the International Lions at a district session in Marietta. He previously served as a zone chairman. Attendees included Judge and Mrs John C Bacon and several other local leaders.

Pomeroy Willis Leadingham International Lions Marietta Leadingham John C. Bacon Bernard Fultz Ernest Covert Ron Springer Max Ward

Cubs Visit Gallipolis Dairy Farm in Den 3 Outing

Den 3 of the Cub Scouts toured Clyde Saunders Holstein farm in Gallipolis on Sunday afternoon guided by Mrs. Lewis H. Sauer and den chief Karl Beck. They saw electric milkers, corn shelling, horses and other animals and enjoyed a hay fight before returning to Middleport. Plans for Wednesday include planting gladiola bulbs at the Middleport Roadside Park as part of a Keep America Beautiful project.

Middleport Den 3 Clyde Saunders Gallipolis Lewis H. Sauer Karl Beck America

Big Bend Minstrel Sets Series of Rehearsals

A special 8 p m rehearsal for all Big Bend Minstrel dancing groups is scheduled for Tuesday at Pomeroy Junior High School. Wednesday features a minstrel circle rehearsal and Thursday brings a full cast meet. Dress rehearsals are planned for Sunday and Monday in Pomeroy and Middleport.

Pomeroy Big Bend

Friendly Neighbors Meet Pomeroy Tonight at Poulen Home

The Friendly Neighbors Club will gather this evening at Mrs. Lucien Poulen’s residence rather than at Mrs. Gerald Grueser’s as previously scheduled.

Friendly Neighbors Pomeroy Friendly Neighbors Club Lucien Poulen Gerald Grueser

Gay Nineties Comes Back Musical at Eastern High School

The "Gay Nine ties Revue" staged in Tuppers Plains to raise funds for the local school lunch program returns at 8 p.m. Friday in the Eastern High School auditorium. Norma Newland wrote and directed the musicale. proceeds will aid the lunch program in the new school. New cast members are expected for the larger venue. Daniel Webster's birthplace was Franklin, New Hampshire.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Eastern High School Norma Newland

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Council Roy Betzing Leslie F. Fultz Fultz State Water Pollution Control Board Water Pollution Control Board London Teddy Tinling Karr & van Zandt Coupe DeVille Karr van Zandt Motor Sales Band Boosters Club Dallas Boosters PTA Pomeroy Social Notes Betty Roush Alfred Toney Sylvester Batey Ralph Spencer Marvin Mrs. McIntosh Pomeroy Personals Jayceeettes T Block Co Methodist Carpenters Potomac Ave Quantico Lions Rev. Navarex A Pomeroy, Ohio Plymale-Wagner CO Gallipolis, Ohio Rardin Bros. CO Athens, Ohio Nascar Ambassador Metropolitan Including Radio Hector Rambler Kenosha Wisconsin P.O.E American Motors Platt’s Motor Sales & Service W. Union St Ohio Den Daniel Webster Franklin, N. H Iday Darwin Darwin Exchange Helen Beauty Shop Marilyn Monroe Robert Mitchum Glenn Ford Anne Francis Liberty Theatre Susan Cabot Brian Hutton Platters Shadows Chas. Courtney David Houston Robert Fuller Melinda Byron MGM Color Pomeroy Bend Theatres MEIGS Anna Magnani Anthony Quinn Anthony Franciosa TIN Star Temple Jack Lemmon Ernie Kovacs Kathryn Grant Old Yeller
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