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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1959

Page

2

Rutland High Band Announces Spring Concert Program

The Rutland High School band directed by Roger Roush will perform a varied spring concert at 3 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program opens with the National Anthem and The Thunderer, then features overtures Blossom Time and Normandy Overture, a Mighty Fortress, and March Opus 45. The second half includes Storm King, Pavane, Waltz in Blue, Deep Purple, Mambo Jambo, and Come to Me Bend to Me. Band members listed include flutes Anne Sprouse and Wayne Roush, clarinets Jane Parsons and Margaret Smith, and many others with Danny Cremeans and Paul Musser as managers.

Carolyn Ferrell Pamela Wilson Dixie Roush Maylee Edwards Gloria Atkins Roberta Smith Betty Morris Betty Hill Esta Blackwood Gordon Atkins Osa Turner Betty Jones Dee Thomas Linda Sue Parker Herbert Grate Rosa

Great Books Club Meets On Tuesday

The Great Books Club gathered at Mrs. Everett Hayes home in Great Bend on Tuesday afternoon with pink flowering crab and red bud in bloom. Mrs. Cedric Clark led discussion of Montaigne essays and the group planned a May 19 meeting with Grace Horton hosting a luncheon at Martin Restaurant.

Pomeroy Great Books Club Everett Hayes Great Bend Montaigne Cedric Clark Grace Horton Martin Adam Smith E. 0. Kall Middleport

Meigs County Sales Tax Receipts Rise Nearly $2000 Weekly total $5896.91

Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending April 11 increased to 5896.91 from 3983.27 a year earlier. The rise is reported in the weekly state treasurer Joseph T. Ferguson report.

Pomeroy Meigs County Joseph T. Ferguson

Honor Roll Names At Tuppers Plains Elementary School

Tuppers Plains Elementary School announced honor roll listings across grades with high honors for 7th grade students Larry Landon Doris Ann Davis Richard Douglas Linda Henderson Janet Holsinger Dennis Newland and Ruth Ann Barnius Kirk Chevalier William Coe Brenda Spencer. Other honors include students from 1st through 8th grades, with complete rosters by grade.

Tuppers Plains Larry Landon Doris Ann Davis Richard Douglas Linda Henderson Janet Holsinger Dennis Newland Ruth Ann Barnius Kirk Chevalier William Coe Brenda Spencer Charles Caldwell Dorothy Burke Betty Chichester Ella Dillon Robert Marcinko Curtis Miller Eric Parker Joan Schultz Connie Clark Ruth Landon Barbara Lantz Rose Marcinko Lynn Ogdin Grant Young Nancy Baker Kenneth Beatty Cheryl Bentz Judy Brooks Sandra Boothe Ronnie Holsinger Saundra Hopkins Ruth Ann Smalley Judy Westfall Howard Barber Marilyn Curtis Jackie Devall Robert Murphy Carolyn Nutter Connie Hayman Rodney Chevalier Patty Harris Dennis Benedon Karen Boothe Donna Brawley George Curtis Judy Deeter Kathy Griffin Donald Rood Dalene Stearns Joyce van Meter Roger Barnett Brenda Barr Dianne BB

CCL Hears Speech Problems Topic at Meeting

Middleport Child Conservation League hears Jerome Alpiner from Ohio University discuss speech problems and mental health. Officers are installed during a candlelight ceremony led by installing officer Mrs. Millard Wildermuth. Guests attend and prizes are awarded.

Middleport Jerome Alpiner Athens Ohio University Middleport Child Conservation League Roger Cullums Wesley Fry Millard Wildermuth William Slater Charles Clarkson James Clatworthy Charles Alan Bradbury Theo Neutzling K. of P. Hall Steve Allen Cullums Eugene Houdashelt Gallipolis James Clatworthy, Jr Houdashelt Clatworthy Robert Mills Ruth Barnhart Richard Vaughan

Past Chiefs Sell Pepper at Wilkesville Pythian Sisters Meeting

The Past Chiefs Club of the Wilkesville Pythian Sisters met at the Major home to sell pepper for an electric soup cooker donation. A bulb and plant exchange and entertainment by Mrs. Ray Strausbaugh were featured. prizes went to Anna Ogdin and Gertrude Strausbaugh. Guests included Earl Babington, Ray Strausbaugh, and Joan Wood. May meeting at Shirley Peters.

Wilkesville Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Ernest Major Ray Strausbaugh Anna Ogdin Gertrude Strausbaugh Earl Babington Hillsboro Joan Wood

Youth Rally Sees Film About Luther

Meigs County Church of Christ youth rally at Zion Church of Christ drew 104 attendees to a film on Martin Luther. Linda Forrest directed the meeting with group singing and prayer, Carol Rose reported, and Barbara Eskey was elected treasurer.

Middleport Martin Luther Meigs County

Evangeline Mission Group plans flowers for shut-in Pomeroy

The Evangeline Missionary Group of the Pomeroy Church of Christ held a meeting led by president Mrs. Elwood Bowers. Prayer by Mrs. Helen Leifheit, devotional by Mrs. Conrad Ohlinger, and a Chili mission study by Mrs. Leifheit followed roll call. A Japan mission update from the Walker family was read, noting gratitude for a monetary gift. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bowers and Mrs. Clarence Andrews.

Pomeroy Evangeline Missionary Group Pomeroy Church of Christ Elwood Bowers Helen Leifheit Conrad Ohlinger Chili Leifheit W .B. Walker Japan Bowers Clarence Andrews

Youth Caravan Visit Set For Sunday at Middleport Heath Church

A district youth caravan will meet Middleport Heath Methodist Church youths at 3 p m Sunday. The Rev Charles Cecil will accompany the caravan. A covered dish supper will be served and the meeting ends at 7 p m.

Middleport — A Middleport Heath Methodist Church Charles Cecil

Ohio University Music Major Joins Sigma Alpha Iota

Miss Sharon Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emerson Jones, a freshman at Ohio University, is pledged to Sigma Alpha Iota the music honorary sorority along with three other music majors.

Middleport Sharon Jones Ohio University Sigma Alpha Iota Music Miss Jones Emerson Jones

Trustees to Convene Meeting at First Baptist Church

The board of trustees of the First Baptist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church to discuss church affairs.

Middleport The First Baptist Church

Methodist Men to Gather at Heath Church Tuesday

Methodist men of Heath Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the church hall for a regular session.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church

Friendly Circle Group Presents Family Skit at Pomeroy Church

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church in Pomeroy held a meeting at the church with a skit on Recreation and Culture. Members Mrs Rolland E Neutzling Mrs Charles Spencer Jr Mrs Paul Werner Miss Mary Virginia Reibel and others performed with Miss Reibel presiding over the business session. The group voted to cancel the May meeting and agreed to attend a Woman's Association meeting May 21 at Middleport church.

Pomeroy Federated Church Rolland E. Neutzling Charles Spencer, Jr Paul Werner Mary Virginia Reibel Thomas Young Elza Gilmore, Jr Elizabeth Fick Erma Smith Fred Leifheit Leifheit Ernest Wadeson Reibel Woman's Association of the First United Presbyterian Church Middleport John Finther Lily

Circle Elects Next Year's 5 Officers

The Afternoon Circle of Heath Methodist Church elected five officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. David Entsminger, with first vice president Miss Bess Sanborn, second vice president Mrs. Bruce Lloyd, secretary Mrs. M. L. French, and treasurer Mrs. Everett Davis. Installation will occur at a May luncheon.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church David Entsminger Bess Sanborn Bruce Lloyd M. L. French Everett Davis C. R. Konkright C. P. Klein Malotte Hattie Smith Klein Entsminger Miss Sanborn W. W. Hayes R. W. Harris E. R. Tomkins

Middleport Church Services and Schedules

Middleport First Baptist Church led by M Hulburt holds church school at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 15 a m with sermons Can Human Nature Be Changed Junior and senior BYF meet at 5 45 p m worship at 7 30 p m and sermon Lovest Thou Me Junior choir meets Tuesday at 3 40 p m Mid week prayer and service is Wednesday 7 30 p m Middleport Heath Methodist led by Raymon Konbright offers church school at 9 30 a m divine worship at 10 30 a m sermon A Living Blueprint Junior choir rehearsal at 1 15 p m today and 6 30 p m Wednesday for Mother's Day program Senior choir Wednesday 7 p m.

Middleport First Baptist Warren M. Hulburt Middleport Heath Raymon Konbright Rutland Church of the Nazarene Harold Klingel NYPS Rutland Church of Christ John Buckley Christian Endeavor Columbia Chapel B. H. Morris Jehovah’s Witnesses Dexter Church of Christ Morris Chester House of Prayer Edmond Life Syracuse Carpenter Baptist A. T. Biddle Rutland First Baptist Church of the Nazarene Roy K. Williams Laurel Cliff Robert E. Smith Harrisonville Presbyterian Larry Woodruff Kingsbury Church St. John Evangelical Lutheran John J. Richardson Langsville Congregational Christian Church R. A Biddle Zion Church of Christ Eugene Underwood Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints C. W. Proffitt Pomeroy B. L. Barrett Srevice Middleport Church of Christ In Christian Union Everett C. Delaney Bethlehem Baptist Arthur R. McCauley Waldo J. Bartels Christian Science Society Tuppers Plains Paul Hooks South Bethel Lancaster Lottridge Eub United Methodist Eugene Brown Alaska Hawaii Middleport Middleport Church of the Nazarene Robert Palmer First United Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt Pas Middleport First United Presbyterian Racine John Elwood Bill Orr Elwood Forest Run Oak Grove Sutton

Miss Turner to Present Voice Recital at Cincinnati

Marilyn Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Turner will give a concert hall recital at 8 30 Sunday evening in the College Conservatory of Music Cincinnati She is a junior mezzo soprano studied under Wilfred Engelman and has appeared in Archy and Mehitable and as a soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Max Rudolph conducts this recital includes Saint Saens Brahms Lully Rachmaninoff and Bacon with Frederic Gahr accompanying She plans further vocal studies abroad after graduation

Rutland Marilyn Turner Wayne Turner College Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati Miss Turner Wilfred Engelman The Conservatory Opera Workshop Max Rudolph College-Conservatory Saint- Saens Brahms Lully Rachmaninoff Bacon Frederic Gahr

Chester DAR Plans May 9 Bake Sale

Thirtyone members attended a Chester Council of the Daughters of America meeting with Mary Kay Holter in charge. Illness was noted for Elia Osborne and Eva Bailey. A bake sale was set for 1 p.m. May 9 at the town hall and first officer nominations will occur at the next meeting.

Bake Sale Set by Wilkesville Pythian Sisters

The Pythian Sisters of Wilkesville Temple 591 announce a bake sale at the K of P Hall starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Members are asked to donate baked goods.

Wilkesville — Pythian Sisters of Wilkesville Temple K. of P. Hall

Meigs County churches schedule broad faith offerings

A detailed listing of church services across Meigs County includes Salvation Army at 113 Butternut Ave with Sunday school at 10 and harvest gathering at 11, YPL and open air at 7, and Capt. Glenna Rummel speaking at 7 30. Also features Pentecostal Assembly Dorcas Route 124 E A Codner pastor with multiple services, Bradford Church of Christ with Gene Rutter in charge, and numerous area congregations and pastors with service and Sunday school times.

Salvation Army Butternut Ave Salvation Meeting Glenna Rummel Pentecostal Assembly Dorcas E. A. Codner Children’s Church Bradford Gene Rutter Christian Endeavor Syracuse Dorcas Eub Richard Young Worsup Youth Fellowship Portland Elwood Great Bend Orr Morse Chapel Silversville Mr. Orr Antiquity Pomeroy Seventh-Day Adventist Butternut St. Dav Hall Lee Lewis Alfred Methodist IL. E. Buell Eden United Brethren In Christ Elden Blake

Reverend Hooks to Lead Eight Evening Services

The Rev. Paul Hooks, pastor, will conduct special services for eight consecutive evenings starting Sunday at the Tuppers Plains EUB Church.

Pomeroy Paul Hooks Tuppers Plains

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Rutland High Band Cabana Lie Davis David Rickner Marvel Foley George Perry Ronald Kolen Bonnie Lynda Carson Patty Young Wanda Tackett Carolyn Edwards Louise Milam Maud Brewer David Grate Ernie Johnson Leta Longstreth Judy Tackett Calvin Biddle Blaine Turner Charles Hoffman Janet Wright Paul Nelson Judy Williams Margaret Osler Danny Cremeans Paul Musser Haven Theatre New Haven, W. VA George Montgomery God's Country Regis Toomey Ann Doran the Farmer's Bank Pomeroy, Ohio Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp T-P CCL Luther Bradbury Church of Christ American Iron & Steel Institute Central Press Friendly Circle Group Leonard Jewell Circle Middleport Churches Pomer Wational Bank Member Chester Dar Tor Zenith TV Allen Appliance E. Main Geogle Googlein Gravel Co Audie Murphy Gia Scala Bruce Bennett Jim Davis the Flaming Frontier John Wayne Susan Hayward Pedro Armendariz Agnes Moorehead Oneida B. H. Sanborn
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