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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1959

Page

3

Senior Class Play Delights Audience in Farce One Wild Night

The Dexiter High audience praised the senior class play One Wild Night a three act farce Friday evening. Cast members include Montie Hook Henrietta Joanna Richards Larry Kin neer Myra Opal Dodd Elsie Craig Charlotte Allen Dr Bell and many others with Fritz Craig stage manager and Allyson Fultz student director. The performance earned strong approval from audiences and Miss Mabel LeFever director and class adviser.

Montie Hook Rodney Dodd Henrietta Joanna Richards Jedwillon Larry Kinneer Myra Opal Dodd Rodney Elsie Craig Charlotte Allen Helen Kittle Dr. Bell Michael Mudrie Nurse Trent Carolyn Hunter Ned Steerwell Robert Smith Doris Winthrop Susan Skinner Hawkins Bob McClelland Dickens Bob Stancel Mari Dexiter School For Girls Ellen Markins Balsom Sue Kennedy Shirley Rose Sikorski Mary Janice Keith Jean Phyllis Garrett Jade Danielle Barbara Sikorski James Scipio David Gierhart Officer Brayder Ronald Brady Fritz Craig Lawrence Price Don Holbert Shelba_ Nott Karen Duncan Winnie Parks Allyson Fultz Mabel LeFever

Band Boosters Elect Officers and Plan Uniform Purchase

Middleport Band Boosters elected officers for the new year and voted to buy 10 uniforms to expand the band. They will sponsor a member to the band clinic at Ohio University in June with director George M. Dallas assisting. A May 12 chamber dinner will feature Lawrence Rogers of WSAZ as speaker, with multiple band appearances scheduled through May.

Middleport Carroll Swanson G. E. Preston Lewis Sauer Kenneth McElhinny Jack Satterfield Ohio University George M. Dallas Pomeroy - Middleport New Middleport Park

Chauncey Area Personal Notices Track Family Visits

Chauncey residents report visits from relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lowry and daughter Yvone Greens Run. Mrs. A L Larison Jackson Mich in serious condition at Jack Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Dorr with guests for Paul Helecomb and William Ervin households. weekend callers from Trenton Mich and Parkersburg W Va.. numerous other social visits including Columbus and Vikki and Stevie Eleanor W Va and Hilliards. Newark Portsmouth and Athens Route 3 connections.

Curtis Knight Chester Lowry Yvone Greens Run A. L. Preston Inlaw A. L. Larison Jackson, Mich Jack Hospital Larsson Nelsonville James Dorr Paul Helecomb Ewington William Ervin New Lexington Elizabeth Ferrell James Brooks Trenton Mich K. K. Benedum Jimmie Thelma McCracken Parkersburg W. Va Wilma Ferrell Glouster Hollis Shafer Columbus Shafer Karl Gardner Bob Stotts Jim Stotts Vikki Stevie Eleanor Durwood Stotts Athens Gene Peterson Debbie Hilliards Carl Brookhart Gilbert Boudinot Paul Davis Newark Ellis Williams Portsmouth

Patrolman McKenzie Suspended By Pomeroy Police Chief

Patrolman John McKenzie is suspended for 10 days from the Pomeroy Police Department by Chief Franklin D. Hudson for behavior deemed unbecoming to an officer. He also faces fines totaling 50 dollars plus court costs in Mason, West Virginia, court on Saturday.

Pomeroy John McKenzie Pomeroy Police Department Franklin D. Hudson Hudson McKenzie Mason, W.va

Children of the American Revolution Meet at Skinner Home

The Cradle of Liberty Chapter will hold a meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. at Nancy Skinner's home with Sally Foster assisting as hostess.

Pomeroy Cradle of Liberty the Children of the American Revolution Nancy Skinner Sally Foster

Board To Pay Claim For Transfer Student

The Athens City School Board advised paying 250 to settle a transfer student claim by the Glouster district. The board approved small cafeteria purchases and textbook adoptions. Roof repair bids were discussed and two bids rejected. no action on paint. Carl Miller reported a recent bus accident. The board meets again tonight.

Glouster J. B. Vanity Board of Education Athens City Carl Miller

Glouster and Nearby Guests Attend Long List of Visitors

Glouster personals note multiple visiting families and relatives from Athens Pomeroy Columbus Nelsonville Dayton New Philadelphia Grove City McArthur and Steubenville. Names include Rev W H Strausbaugh Rev L A Robinson Rev John Grimes Mrs Helen Young Miss Barbara Hooper and others visiting from area towns.

Roy Strausbaugh W. H. Strausbaugh Pomeroy L. A. Robinson John Grimes Helen Young Athens J. E. Snyder Hester Hook Betty Dean William Burton Columbus Robert Strasubaugh Dayton Clarence Stage Nelsonville Robert Cook Chauncey Reavis Gibson the Plains Margaret McNutt Franklin McNutt New Philadelphia Barbara Hooper Moxahala P. J. Stanley Jerry Goodin Carl Goodin Blanche McClure Grove City Elden Wycoff Jeff Joe Blanche Howell McArthur Max Howell Cecil Harrison Steubenville Harry Vaughn Ernest Vernon

Mayor Cary's Court Issues Four Weekend Cases

Mayor Richard Cary's court heard four cases over the weekend. Officer Paul Barrett arrested Patrick Bulstrom of Taylor Ridge for reckless operation and fined him $18.80. Stanley Bencher of Akron was cited for unsafe operation with a $20 bond forfeiture. Brenda Slaughter of Canal Winchester was fined $19.80 for fishing at Lake Burr Oak without an Ohio license. Billy Mayles of Athens Route 2 was charged with passing a school bus during unloading and will appear Thursday.

Barrett Cary

Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Weekend Visits

Local residents report weekend travels and visits across Ohio. Marie Houdashelt of Athens visited her parents the Houdashelts. Dan Rizer, C B Weese, and Marcia Karr stopped in Parkersburg. various families stayed with or hosted relatives in Carroll Logan Dover Jackson Gallipolis Columbus and Akron. Mrs. Smith left for Zanesville and visiting plans extended to Petersburg Virginia.

Marie Houdashelt Athens William Houdashelt Dan Rizer Parkersburg C. B. Weese Marcia Karr C. J. Struble Janet Richard Struble Carroll Bill Williamson Joseph Struble Pomeroy Jack Cramer Dover Margaret Cramer Jackson Otto Iles Logan Carl Young Alice Akron

Chit Chat Club Meeting at Mrs Julia Olbers Home

The Chit Chat Club will meet today at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Julia Olbers.

Glouster Julia Olbers

Local club calendar items in Glouster

Cub Scouts meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Moose Hall. Catholic Ladies Study Club gathers Tuesday in church hall with Mrs Mark Rothery host. Mrs Louise Lent announces Jacksonville cancer drive benefit dance at Eagles Lodge Saturday from 9 p m to midnight with Twilighters providing music. Sandwiches and coffee sold.

Moose Hall Catholic Ladies Study Club Church Hall Mark Rothery Louise Lent Cancer Drive Jacksonville Eagles Lodge Twilighters

Regular Free Clothing Day At Salvation Army

The Salvation Army at Butternut Ave hosts a regular free clothing day Thursday from 9 30 a m to 1 p m with a preceding service. The Home League led by Mrs Maude Ash runs a bake sale to fund repairs for the Army wagon and volunteers may contact Capt Glenna Rummel or Mrs Ash.

Pomeroy Salvation Army Butternut Ave Home League Maude Ash Army Glenna Rummel Ash

$25 Contribution Voted At Syracuse Church

POMEROY The Eagles Class of the Syracuse Methodist Church voted to contribute 25 to the Christian education program at its April meeting in the church recreation rooms. Mrs Sayre led a devotional period. The group discussed several projects. The Lord's Prayer ended the gathering. A potluck supper followed. The class plans a wiener roast May 28.

Pomeroy Eagles Syracuse Methodist Church Adria Sayre

Children Raise $127 For Cancer Fund In Two Town Drive

Thirty seven eighth graders collected a total of 127.72 dollars Saturday for the Cancer Fund. Middleport contributed 92.66 dollars while Pomeroy added 35.06 dollars.

Middleport Cancer Fund Pomeroy

Meigs County Land Transfers

Allen Bailey and Eva Bailey transfer one acre in Chester to George Roberts. W. E Smith Margaret F Park hill Edna B. Smith Oliver C. Smith Ruby Cissne and Malcolm Graham Smith transfer 32 acres in Lebanon Township to C. W. Hobart.

Allen Bailey Eva Bailey George Roberts Chester W. E Smith Margaret F. Parkhill Edna B. Smith Oliver C. Smith Ruby Cissne Malcolm Graham Smith C. W. Hobart Lebanon Township

Loyal Berean Class to Meet at Middleport Church

The Loyal Berean Class of the Middleport Church of Christ will gather at the church Tuesday evening for their monthly meeting.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ

Glouster Schools Set May Day Program in Stadium

Glouster pupils plan May Day events Friday at noon in the stadium with a rain backup in the gym. The program features a patriotic drill, flag ceremony by Scouts, May Queen crowning, various grade acts, a style show by FHA girls, and a track meet by the boys. The audience will sing God Bless America as the flag is lowered.

Glouster Betty Martin Farendale FHA

Racine High Enters Team for Exams

A Racine High School scholarship team will travel to Athens on Saturday to take the annual scholarship competition at Ohio University. Members represent Racine in subjects across English, mathematics, science, social studies, Latin, and bookkeeping, including Mary Cleland, Joyce Circle, Sheila Young, Carol Essington, Bill Cundiff, Ruth Ann Petrel, Philip Roberts, Brad Teaford, Bill Lake, Allen Middleswart, Charles Ihle, Jimmy Adams, Danny Cole, Shirley Miller, Ronnie Salser, and Patty Martin.

Allen Middieswart Charles Ihle Jimmy Adams Danny Cole Shirley Miller Ronnie Salser Patty Martin

Pfc Jerry Morrison Returns To Duty At Fort Dix

Pfc Jerry V Morrison returns from a 30 day fur lough spent with his wife Lois and parents Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh and is stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey He has 22 months service with 14 months in Germany as a military policeman with the 8th Infantry Division A farewell dinner was hosted by his wife and parents with several relatives and friends in attendance

Glouster Jerry V. Morrison Lois Roy Strausbaugh Fort Dix N. J Armed Service Germany 8Th Infantry Division Jerry W. H. Strausbaugh Carol Mae David Pomeroy Hester Hook Betty Dean Kathy and Geery William Burton Columbus

Guest Speaker From Eighth District At Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Harry Delanedy, child welfare chairman of the eighth district, will be guest speaker at 7 30 this evening as the Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion meets at the post home on West Main.

Pomeroy Harry Delaney Eighth District Drew Webster American Legion W. Main

Scout Given Medal During Sunday Rites

Johnny Moore a Star Scout received a God and Country medal at Oakdale Church during the evening service. Rev. Miles Hoon presented it and recalled scouting work in 1914 Indiana. Scoutmaster Frank Grubbs outlined the medal requirements and read a congratulatory letter from John R. Bean. Twelve Troop 72 members and three Cub Pack 71 members attended.

Glouster Johnny Moore Oakdale Miles Hoon Indiana Frank Grubbs John R. Bean Disciples of Christ

April Lynn Taylor Born In Columbus

Mr and Mrs Carl Taylor announce the birth of a seven pound four ounce daughter April Lynn on April 14 at St Ann s Hospital in Columbus. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hubert Taylor of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Richard Finley of Columbus. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herbert Friley of Columbus.

Middleport Carl Taylor Columbus April Lynn St. Ann’s Hospital Hubert Taylor Richard Finley Herbert Friley

Infant Baptism and Church Membership at Middleport

Mrs. James Sanborn joined the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church during Sunday services. The infant son David Alan Sanborn was baptized in the same ceremony, while Mr. Sanborn was noted as already a member of the church.

Middleport James Sanborn First United Presbyterian Church David Alan

Rummage Sale Postponed by Heath Church Group

A Heath Methodist Church rummage sale planned by the JOF Class has been postponed until June, altering the week’s schedule for church supporters and shoppers.

Pomeroy Heath Methodist Church

Literary Meeting Set at Middleport Club

The Middleport Literary Club will host a program on Ohio history and art by Mrs. C. B. Stout and Mrs. James Titus during its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Robert Coats's home on Wednesday.

Middleport Ohio C. B. Stout James Titus Middleport Literary Club Robert Coats

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By Anne Dennison Auto Club Travel Berry Lyons France New Orleans Tulsa Oklo Central Press Pomeroy Personals Wilbur Moore Harry P. Smith Zanesville Methodist School of Missions Committee Rolland FE. Neutzling Minnie Davis Petersburg Jerry M. Davis Craig Alan Clarence Struble Max Ward Archole Swartz Charles Peoples Lancaster Knight Templars Memorial Hall Rodney Spencer Jess Haggy Perry Carpenter Ray C. Rife Poy Ray Gallipolis Truman Russell White House Great Lakes Ree Clothing da Syracuse Meigs County Wisconsin Briggs & Stratton Lawson and Clinton Doctor of Motors Your N.A.P.A. Jobber Racine High Pfc Jerry Morrison April Lynn Taylor West Virginia Logan Monument Co W. Main St Logan, Ohio Quick's West Union Street Christopher Morley H-Boys Shop
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