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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

9

Pom eroy Senior Named To Get Post Scholarship

Pom eroy High School senior Michael Swatzel, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Swatzel, was chosen for the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary scholarship this year. The group also welcomed three new members and discussed Girls State representatives, a tea, a poppy sale, a record hop, and a 50 star flag purchase for the post home.

Pomeroy Michael Swatzel Charles Swatzel Pomeroy High School Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion John C. Bacon Arthur Wise Erma Smith Gerald Wildermuth Frank Cheesebrew Gaynelle Wise Jed Webster Ben Neutzling Wise Lafayette Gallipolis Mothers of Girls State Ase Nath Tracy Lola Ziegler Tracy Drew Webster Post Ladies Auxiliary Miss Ziegler Xi Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority David Cumings Ways and Means Post Wilkesville Edward Marshall Jane Cottrill Miss Smith Well Cheesebrew Richard Young Cumings Wildermuth

Theiss family and relatives visit amid illness in Pataskala

Doreas Mr and Mrs Edward Theiss of Pataskala and Mr and Mrs Ira Hill of Waterford visited the Charles Theiss home after traveling weekend. They came due to the illness of Mike Theiss. Reeves report a quarterly conference at Dorcas EUB Church.

Edward Theiss Pataskala Ira Hill Waterford Charles Theiss Theiss Mike Theiss Robert Toler Toler Moundsville Dorcas Eub Church Charles Hoback Cincinnati Belle Theiss John Blake West Virginia Avis Arlene Theiss Columbus Mr. Theiss Blythe Theiss

Woman's Changing Roles Program Hosts Ice Cream Event

Alfred Florence Spencer led the program on Woman's Changing Roles with 10 members and two guests enjoying ice cream cake and coffee. The next meeting is at Florence Spencer's home on Tuesday evening May 16 with Eleanor Boyles as program leader.

Florence Spencer Eleanor Boyles Harold Swartz Williamstown W. Va Dora O’brien Pratts Fork Charles D. Woode Clair Woode Connie Sue Chester

Middletown Fire Box Douses Rag Fire at Don Avenue

Middleport volunteer fire department answered a call to Don Avenue where rags caught fire at a shop. The call came in at 6 22 p m Tuesday.

Middleport

Cancer Drive Plans by Sorority in Middleport

Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Ohio Fuel Gas offices in Middleport to finalize plans for founder's day dinner at Sportsmen at 7 p.m. Thursday. A film Mrs. America was shown, entry blanks distributed, and plans discussed to sponsor a Mrs. America contest candidate.

Middleport Pomeroy Don Betzing Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ohio Fuel Gas Company Bernard Fultz Sportsmen Gas Company Larry Morrison Manhattan Island Sue Grueser April Smith

Woman Hurt When Hit By Vehicle Near Bradbury

Mrs. Violet Hysell of Bradbury was struck by a car on Route 124 near her home. Driver Donald H. Miller, 27, Baileys Run, said she stepped into the path unseen due to a nearby power mower noise. She received a possible concussion with bruises and abrasions and was treated at a local physician’s office before returning home.

Middleport

Portland visitors and church event noted in Racine

Mrs. Howard Ebersbach and family plus Tom Ebersbach and Larry Ebbersbach visit Mrs. Ebersbach's son-in-law Phil Wilcox in Kansas. Mel Erwin and daughter from Columbus visit Clarence Price. Robert Morgan and daughters from Akron stay with George Compston’s family. The 4th Quarterly Conference is set for Racine Methodist Church on May 4.

Portland Howard Ebersbach Tom Ebersbach Larry Ebbersbach W. E. Willams Ebersbach Inlaw Phil Wilcox Kansas Mel Erwin Columbus Clarence Price Robert Morgan Akron George Compston Racine Methodist Church

WCTU Meet Set in Middleport Frid ay Evening

The Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a 7 30 p m gathering at the home of Mrs Harry Houdashelt Friday evening.

Middleport Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union Harry Houdashelt

Pomeroy Homes Under Renovation Expect New Look

Former Will property on Lincoln Hill Rd owned by Dr. and Mrs. J H Donovan undergoes remodeling by Delmar Baum crew as completion nears. Nearby Marie Richman property on Sycamore St sold to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hannahs and awaiting repair and redecorating. Weekend sees school events with glee clubs at Racine and Salisbury Elementary School production Backward Glance. Pomeroy High seniors to present annual play. Sunday at 3 p.m. about 240 students involved.

Pomeroy Will J. H. Donovan Lincoln Hill Rd Donovans Delmar Baum Pomeroy Homes Marie Richman Sycamore St Victor Hannahs Racine Lee Lee Eleanor W. Zeiher Salisbury Pomeroy High School

County Music Festival Preparations For Area High Schools

About 150 vocal students from six area high schools undergo a final rehearsal at Eastern High School on Saturday at 1 p m in preparation for a county music festival Sunday at 3 p m. Merin Ross of Kgger Creek conducts the vocal groups. Girls sing Let Not Your Song End Little Things My Lord This Is My Country. Boys perform Steal Away Aura Lee Halls of Ivy. The combined choruses perform Go Not Far From Me One Word Happy Wanderer. Mrs. Lee Lee chairs the vocal program. An instrumental program of 90 students from several area high schools is also planned.

Pomeroy Eastern High School Racine Eastern Rutland Aura Lee Ivy Lee Lee Southern

Family Night at Carmel EUB Church

The Carmel EUB church in Pomeroy held a Family Night with the theme The Christian Home. Eva Archer directed the program with Wayne Roush reading scripture and Rev. Frank Dunn giving prayers. Readings were by Mrs. Roberts Roush Van Meter Circle members and Verna Circle. Edison Roush led a Bible quiz.

Carmel Eub Church Eva Archer Wayne Roush Frank Dunn George Roberts Edson Roush Laura van Meter Homer Verna

Committee Names for Pomeroy Eastern Star Nominating Roles

Past Masons of Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star met at the temple Tuesday evening to name a nominating committee. Mrs. Dwight Parker presided over a devotional period as part of the session.

Pomeroy Chapter Order of Eastern Star Temple Dwight Parker

High School Music Festival Set at Eastern High

Dents from six area high schools will present what is hoped to be the first of annual music festivals including vocal and instrumental music at Eastern High School. Southeast District Conference in Zanesville this week features Mrs. Robert Reiber among attendees.

Dents Eastern High School Zanesville Robert Reiber

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