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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1967

Page

9

Meigs Local Develops Master Class Schedule

Meigs Local announces master class schedules for 900 pupils across Middleport Pomeroy and Rutland high schools with aims to coordinate band and athletics practice. Superintendent Hargraves says interviews, coded pupil cards, and uniform class loads will guide enrollment and scheduling for 1967 68 and likely into 1968 69. Bids for Pomeroy Junior High renovations set for May 10. Thirty eight people tested for tuberculosis and daylight saving time begins Monday.

Pomeroy Meigs George ‘Hargraves Hargraves Middleport Rutland Meigs Local Salisbury Elementary School Route 33 Pomeroy Junior High School Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association

Pennsylvanian Accepts Call At First Baptist

The Rev Charles W Simons of Darling ton Pennsylvania has accepted the pastorate at Middleport First Baptist Church He will assume duties July 16 He holds a BS from Temple University and BDiv from Reformed Episcopal Seminary He was ordained 1962 by the American Baptist Convention A Philadelphia native aged 34 he is married with a son age five and a infant daughter His former pastorate was Negley Baptist Church near Youngstown Services had been held by Frank Capehart of Point Pleasant since Rev Boon resigned He conducted the Sunday service and will move July 10

Middleport Charles W. Simons Darlington Middleport First Baptist Church Mr. Simons Temple University The Reformed Episcopal Seminary Philadelphia American Baptist Negley Baptist Church Youngstown Donald Boone Frank Capehart Point Pleasant

Coin Show Opens With Dealers and Displays in Point Pleasant

POMEROY The Oh Kan Coin Club of Point Pleasant hosts its fourth annual Spring Coin Show at the Moose Club Auditorium. Hours are 10 am to 9 pm Saturday and 12 to 6 pm Sunday with up to 20 dealers. Displays include coins, fractional and large currency. free coin appraisals. a coin auction Sunday. St. Monica's Guild provides food. free wooden nickels, publications, door prizes, and gold coins. Admission is free with free parking.

Pomeroy Oh Kan Coin Club Point Pleasant Moose Club Edward Burkett Middleport St. Monica’s

Seventy Salem Center Pupils Visit Meigs Courthouse

LANGSVILLE Seventy pupils from Salem Center Elementary School visited the Meigs County courthouse in Pomeroy. Fourth to sixth graders, led by Principal Nellie Vale and teachers Anna Turner and Roberta Wilson, met Judge John Bacon who explained court origins and procedures. The group toured offices, then enjoyed refreshments hosted by Manning Webster. prior research and thank you letters followed. Mr and Mrs Charles Gibbs returned home from Florida. Mrs A V Howell is seriously ill at Meigs General Hospital and noted for Meigs County Historical Society work.

Langsville Salem Center Meigs County Pomeroy Nellie Vale Anna Elizabeth Turner Roberta Wilson John Bacon Atty. Manning Webster

Bridal Shower Honors Judy Overturf at Cline Home

Middleport reports Judy Overturf honored with a bridal shower hosted by Sarah Bechtle and Charlotte Davidson at Mrs. Betty Cline’s home. Games and prizes marked the event with Marty Nicholson, Frances Overturf, and door prize winner William Swisher among the honorees. Guest list includes Marty Nicholson Janet Baker Diane George Nora Swisher Betty Cline Frances Overturf and others.

Middleport Judy Overturf Sarah Bechtle Charlotte Davidson Betty Cline Marty Nicholson Frances Overturf William Swisher Janet Baker Diane George Nora Swisher Ralph Durst Jack Satterfield Paula Haynes John Fultz Carla Gilmore Karen Petitt Carolyn Bachtle Ellen Smith Robert Duckworth Jean Smith Fred Hoffman

Helen Hayes Book Topic For Review

Mrs Everett Hayes reviews Gift of Joy by Helen Hayes and Lewis Funke for the Middleport Literary Club. She highlights Hayes stage triumphs and her private life with Charles McArthur, and closes with The White Magnolia Tree poem. Final meeting is May 10 at Mrs Carl Horky’s home.

Middleport Helen Hayes Everett Hayes Lewis Funke Middleport Literary Club Nan Moore Charles McArthur Carl Horky Moore

Star Class Meets Plans To Hold Sale

The Star Class of the Presbyterian Church School met in their regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the church with the greeting cards sale as the main topic. Cards have been ordered for a money making project. Contact Frankie Mumaw to sell cards. Participants included Rachel McBridge Mayme Holmes Eda Slack and Frankie Mumaw.

Syracuse Presbyterian Church School Frankie Mumaw Rachel McBridge Mayme Holmes Eda Slack

Notice to burglars at New Hampshire store safe

A time worn grocery store safe in Concord carries a sign declared to burglars that the safe is kept unlocked for their convenience and that there is nothing of value inside. The odd notice showcases a cautionary, tongue in cheek gesture from the local shopkeeper.

Concord N. H

Names admitted and dismissed in regional hearing

Admitted Martha Southern Rutland Genevive Kerns Letart W a Edna Schaefer Pomeroy Henry O Taylor Jr Mt Alto W Va Betty Hutchinson Rutland Edna Swick Rutland. Dismissed Charles Bierhup Timothy Clifton.

Martha Southern Rutland Genevive Kerns Letart W.a Edna Schaefer Pomeroy Henry O. Taylor, Jr Mt. Alto W. Va Betty Hutchinson Edna Swick

Mrs Bradbury Hosts Canasta Club Evening

Mrs Charles Bradbury entertained her canasta club at her Third Ave home Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs Lionel Boggs Mrs William Childs Mrs Don Mills and Mrs Earl Davenport. Also present were Mrs Millard Wildermuth Mrs Robert Schmell and guests Mrs Davenport and Mrs Jim Johnson. Hosts served refreshments.

Charles Bradbury Canasta Club Third Ave Lionel Boggs William Childs Don Mills Earl Davenport Millard Wildermuth Robert Schmell Davenport Jim Johnson

Dr Talbot Speaks To Heart Group At Pomeroy

Meigs County Heart Association hosted John Talbot former Middleport native and COHA field consultant at Dr Charles Mullen’s office in Pomeroy. Talbot, OSU graduate, directs COHA staff field operations from Marion seven counties. Former Wage Hour investigator, Ohio National Guard service, and his mother underwent heart valve replacement surgery and recovered.

Middleport Meigs County Heart Association Charles Mullen Pomeroy John Talbot Central Ohio Heart Association Talbot Ohio State University COHA U. S. Department of Labor Marion Ohio National Guard Cappelle Talbott Ginny Leonard John Talbott Cathy Talbott Ohio University Athens

Twenty two Meigs County Girl Scout leaders start first aid course

POMEROY Twenty two Meigs County Girl Scout leaders begin a six week first aid course. Classes meet weekly for two hours in the first aid room at the Pomeroy city hall fire station. Instructors are Mayor Charles Legar of Pomeroy and Robert G. Davis of Middleport, both Red Cross certified. Participants will earn standard first aid certificates.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy City Hall Charles Legar Robert G. Davis Middleport American Red Cross

New Pastor Joins Middleport Church of Christ

Raullin Moyer of New Port Richie Florida accepts pastorate of Middleport Church of Christ and will deliver first sermon May 14. He moves his family to Middleport as he begins his new role.

Church of Christ Middleport Raullin Moyer New Port Ritchie Fla

POMEROY Harv Morris forfeits bond in peace charge

Harvey Morris of Pomeroy forfeited a $25 bond in Pomeroy mayor s court Tuesday night on a charge of disturbing the peace and intoxication.

Pomeroy Harvey Morris Pomeroy Mayor’s Court

Legion To Place Flags In Business District

Legion plans to honor President Lyndon Johnson's call for Americans to fly the American flag on Monday in the business district of Middleport. The effort aims to show patriotism and unity during the national observance.

Legion Middleport Lyndon Johnson Vietnam Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion Legion Hall

DAV Flags at Graves for Memorial Day Observance

Plans were made to place flags on Civil War veterans graves and at the Courthouse monument for Memorial Day in Pomeroy. Daughters of Union Veterans met at the DAV building with Lena Hamm presiding and announcing the Beasley-Deshler Hotel convention in Columbus June 4 5. The traveling prize was won by Lena Hamm.

Pomeroy Courthouse Jane Howell Daughters of Union Veterans DAV Bas Lena Hamm Beasley-Deshler Columbus Caddie Wickham

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Nearver Perne Val Bank Ft. Servis Bank FDIC Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Syainik Meigs Courthouse Pomeroy Personals Mrs. Charles Gibbs Florida A. V. Howell Meigs General Hospital Mr. Howell Cadillac KARR van Zandi Adillac Oldsmobile Pomeroy, Ohio Cline Veterans Memorial Charles Bierhup Timothy Clifford Ada Genheimer Hilda Bradshaw, Ruby Erb Canasta Dr. Talbot Rhodes Ohio Ohio Bond Commission U.S. Supreme Court Everett D. Reese Preston Read DAV Richard Pickens Don Roach Ben Williams Cincinnati Henry Clatworthy Norman Vanmeter Bill Haptonstall Jeff Boggs Jackson Perkins Toro Mechanic Street Elberfelds Pat
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