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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1962

Page

10

Style Revue Winners Announced At Junior Fair

First place winners in each class among 4 H girls include Dixie Roush Karen Furbee Sandra Wells Twila Carr Carolyn Jones Louella Thompson Janice Tannehill Sue Ann Myers. FHA winners include Mary Cundiff Jo Anne Frecker Louise Higginbotham Kay Teaford Marvel Foley Sally Knowles. Grades list many A and B honors across lounging garments school dress tailored garments and more.

Sue Ann Myers FHA Mary Cundiff Jo Anne Frecker Louise Higginbotham Kay Teaford Marvel Foley Sally Knowles Linda White Faye Roush Dixie Roush Dawn Carper Janet St. Clair Judy Sayre Jean Pul Roberta Roush Connie Cheadle Paula Douglas Sharon Haley Charloine King Betty Payne Alberta Priddy Jeanilee Williams Nancy Riggs Ernestine Wood Rhetta Wells Karen McKay Margaret Cole Sharon Theiss Reta Wears Debra Turner Peggy Folmer Mary Thompson Patty Winebrenner Suzanne Winebrenner Helena Moore Sandra Wells Cheryl Searles Ann Holter Twila Karr Charlene Ward Carol Hall Ann Jenks Lenora Michael Louise Mary Rise Patty Dorst Sandra Trussell Maria Grueser Donna Dailey Linda Eighinger Karen Nease Gloria Ferrell Kay Fraley Margaret Nicholson Cary Wells Jennilee Williams Carolyn McKnight Sandra Bailey Nedra Bowers Thersa Eastman Joy Waggoner Sharon Holter Jean Pullins Bessie Watson Mary Ann Harris

Local TV Schedule Listings Not Responsible for Errors

The Messenger notes that errors in program listings are not the station's responsibility when corrected schedules are not provided Boldface shows color programs The listing includes 11 00 News 11 10 Weather 11 15 Sports 11 20 Tonight 1 55 Daily Word 1 10 Mon

The Messenger Walt Disney Drake Farm Stooges Ei Sport Pip Wells Farse NBC News Walt Dianey

TV Guide Fr iday to Sunday Listings By Channel

Channel schedules list titles and times from Friday to Sunday across Channel 4 6 and 16 and Channel 6. Included are films such as Girl of the Golden West Part II Slightly Dangerous Crimson Pirate The Monster and the Girl The Black Rose Somewhere I ll Find You After the Thin Man Death Valley Manhunt Kitty Pacific Blackout Stage to Chino Ice Follies Badmen of Missouri and other programs with times like 5 00 p m 11 20 p m 4 00 p m and 11 10 p m.

University Tel Mack Overland Ane Dennis Sullivan GE Theatre World Parade Ean Huntley ABC Chan Huntingtes Mr. D.A Hathaways Flintatones All-Stars ABC News Peace Power Judge Bean Pip Piper Calvin Bugs Funny Beaver Paris Church Lighthouse Follow Sun Davey Nm Ca Chino Missouri

TV Previews Evening Lineup: 7:30 to 10 P. M.

A packed slate highlights circuses in Germany with Don Ameche at 7 30 and Roberts Taylor Detectives at 8 30. The Glamour Trap documen tary follows at 9 30 with a panel of stars. The Hathaway s The Flintstones and Sunset Strip air earlier and Route 66 Twilight Zone close the night with notable guest stars and plots.

Patrol All-Stars Westher Everglades Ee Flintstones Sunset Strip Showtime Don Ameche Germany Munich Robert Taylor Jagged Edge Chris Ballard Mark Goddard Purex Glenda Farrell Meg Mundy Marion Seldes Lenka Peterson Barbara Dadastar Paulins Frederick Sarah Sheiner the Hathaways Elinor Chimps Honolulu Walter Barney Fred Navy Navy Security Jeff Spencer Rawhide Agnes Moorehead Gigi Perreau Poco Tiempo Inger Stevens Beulah Bondi Pat Hingle Franchot Tone

Five acts from Big Bend Minstrel on Good Morning show

The Big Bend Minstrel Association will have five acts on WSAZ TV Good Morning Monday between 9 and 10. Judy Riggs John Lisle and others perform Seventy Six Trombones What Is This Thing Called Love Lucky Old Son Give Me a Little Kiss Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee. The event features Mrs Kathryn Crow president and accompanying personnel with a Meigs County Fair musical next Thursday and Saturday. John Light selected the pieces for the program.

Pomeroy Big Bend Minstrel Association Kathryn Crow Wsaz-Tv Channel Three Judy Riggs John Lisle Alice Neasen John Lane Charlesana Hess Susie Parker

Ten Firemen Leave For State Convention

Ten members of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department left for Columbus to attend the Ohio State Firemen's Association convention. The group includes Howard Dailey Russell Mills Gerald Anthony John Vroman Don Mills Harold Hinkle Robert McElhinney James Daniels Larry Baker and Lee Smith. A parade and a fire demonstration are scheduled for the convention.

Middleport

Temple rummage sale planned in Middleport on Aug 24 25

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters announce a rummage sale in the former Sports Center building on August 24 and 25. Items are being collected now and can be picked up by calling WY 2 2037. All rummage must be at the building by August 23.

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters

Infant Hospitalized After Breathing Trouble in Clifton

Cathy Sue Van Meter, 19 months, of Clifton West Virginia was admitted to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Thursday afternoon after the Middleport emergency squad was called at 12 45 p m to transport her home. She had difficulty breathing. Pomeroy Meigs County Fish and Game Association will meet at 7 30 Monday night at the Second Ward Fire Station Condor Street. Officers and members urged to attend and refreshments will be served.

Middleport Cathy Sue van Meter Clifton W. Va Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Pomeroy Meigs County Fish and Game Association Second Ward Condor St

Dance Under the Stars Set for Middleport Park

Middleport Senior Mothers Club plans an under the stars dance at Middleport community park this Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. The Jays Kenny Hysell and Leon Jordan will host as masters of ceremonies. No dance on August 18 due to the Meigs County fair. Clarence Lacey underwent surgery at Holzer Hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition.

Middleport Middleport Senior Mothers’ Club Jays Kenny Hysell Leon Jordan Meigs County Clarence Lacey Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Lacey

Emergency squads respond to two calls in area

Middleport squad answered a call at 12 30 p m Thursday at the Hooker Street residence of Cash Braley who has been ill and a local physician was summoned. Pomeroy squad took Ed Howell of Mechanics Street to Meigs General Hospital at 2 38 Thursday morning for medical treatment.

Middleport Hooker ‘St Cash Braley Braley Pomeroy Ed Howell Mechanics Sr Meigs General Hospital

Meigs County Fair Opens With Expanded Midways and Rides

The 99th Meigs County Fair in Meigs opens Tuesday with Dine's Amusement Co bringing nine midway rides including a portable roller coaster second largest of its type in the U S. New features include the spinaroo sky fighter ride and a free midway act Belle Corinne. Live ponies and numerous games, exhibits, and a junior fair program accompany traditional attractions and a livestock parade on Saturday.

Dine’s Amusement Co Canton United States Meigs Fair

Ament Taken To Hospital After Possible Stroke

Jacob Ament was taken to Meigs General Hospital in an emergency vehicle Thursday morning after suffering a possible stroke in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Jacob Ament Meigs General Hospital

Roush to Speak at Meigs County Ministers Service

Dr. L. L. Roush, former district superintendent and Who's Who listing, will be guest speaker at 8 p.m. Tuesday as the Meigs County Ministerial Association opens its annual religious services. A native of Meigs County, he taught locally before joining the Methodist ministry and later served in Gallia Meigs Portsmouth Cincinnati and Columbus. Now retired, he resides with his wife on their farm ten miles from Pomeroy.

Pomeroy L. L. Roush Wilmington Springfield Meigs County Hazen Werner

Church Buys New Cathedral Lights

POMEROY plans for purchasing cathedral lights for the church arose during the Federated Circle meeting at the Federated Church. Mrs. Allard Pratt led the devotional period and Mrs. Ben Neutzling oversaw the business session. John Terrell was reported ill at Meigs General Hospital and Mrs. Wyatt Radford at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Norman Klees reported on Christmas card sales, and a silent tea was noted by the Happy Harvesters Class. Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Gladys Duckler served a salad course.

Pomeroy Federated Circle Federated Church Allard Pratt Ben Neutzling John Terrell Meigs General Hospital Wyatt Radford Holzer Hospital Norman Klees Happy Harvesters Pratt Gladys Duckler

Grange Holds Annual Inspection at Hemlock Grove

Hemlock Grove Grange 2049 held a special meeting for annual inspection with Deputy Master C. N. Jones as inspector. A baking contest report noted winners Miss Leo Story, Mrs. Ray Myers, and Mrs. Hilber Quivey. Fourth degree was presented by the young adults degree team. Mrs. Carol Jones led the lecture hour on Summer Time.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grove Grange C. N. Jones Leo Story Ray Myers Hilber Quivey Carol Jones

Chester Garden Club Annual Picnic and Workshop

The Chester Garden Club held its annual picnic on the Chester Methodist Church lawn. Afterward a workshop took place in the church social room with members naming new flowers and Mrs C N Jones presenting a paper on growing and preparing specimens for a flower show. The September meeting will be at Mrs Vernon Weber's home.

Pomeroy Chester Garden Club Chester Methodist Church C. N. Jones Vernon Weber

Jitney Supper Friday in Racine Legion Hall

A jitney supper and ice cream social will be held Friday at the Racine American Legion Hall starting at 5 p m. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sponsors the event.

Pomeroy Racine American Legion Hall Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Meigs County Fair Exhibits Total 791

Exhibits at the Meigs County Fair reached 791 this year, up about 200 from 600 last year. Departments include horse conformation 67, dairy cattle 106, beef cattle 87, sheep 95, poultry 36, farm crops 185, flowers and plants 164, domestic arts 138, granges four, schools four. Deadlines remain for horse show August 16, horse pulling August 17, pony pulling August 15. Premiums vary by grange and school displays, with amounts from 40 to 55 dollars for granges and 15 to 30 dollars for schools.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank H. Johnston Fair Board Alfred Chester Olive Hemlock Grove Letart Falls Salisbury Elementary Tuppers Plains Salem Center

Octogenarians Honored by Philathea Society at Middleport

Octogenarians were honored at the Philathea Society meet at the Middleport Church of Christ. Gifts were presented to Lena McElhinney Bertha Durst and Minnie Gilmore. Absent members were Minerva Childers Maude Graves C E Vance and Emma Bissett. Plans were made for a rummage sale Sept 21 22 and committees were named.

Middleport Philathea Society Middleport Church Minerva Childers Maude Graves C. E. Vance Emma Bissett Edgar Allensworth Dorcas Reynolds George Meinhart Robert Reibel Wendell Gerlach Homer Jones Meinhart Gerlach Ella Reuter Blanche Gilkey Reibel Ernest Lallance Robert McElhinney Bertie Watts

Group Plans DAR Year Programs in Meigs Chapter

Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution outlined its 1962 63 year plans at a planning session hosted by Regent Mrs Emerson Jones. The first meeting after summer recess is set for September 14 at Mrs Guy Neigler s Racine home with a constitution program led by Mrs J E Harley. Attendees include Mrs George Skinner vice regent Mrs Dwight Milhoan Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs Neigler Mrs Patrick Lochary Mrs Theodore Reed and Mrs Dale Dutton Heidi Milhoan attended as a guest and refreshments were served by Mrs Jones.

Middleport Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Emerson Jones Guy Neigler Racine J. E. Harley George Skinner Dwight Milhoan Bess Sanborn Neigler Patrick Lochary Theodore Reed Dale Dutton Heidi Milhoan Jones

Meigs General Hospital Admits Multiple Patients

Edward Howell from Pomeroy Ray Bragg from Cheshire Kathryn Bruce from Racine Jacob Ament from unknown Edward Hayes Karen Hayes Betty Riggs and Flora Frederick admitted to Meigs General Hospital in a recent roster update.

Edward Howell Pomeroy Ray Bragg Cheshire Kathryn Bruce Racine Jacob Ament Edward Hayes, Karen Hayes Betty Riggs Flora Frederick

Whirl Winds to Host Record Hop at Racine Legion Hall

The Whirl winds will emcee a record hop at the Racine American Legion Hall on Saturday from 8 to 11 p m. The dance is sponsored by the Legion auxiliary.

Pomeroy Racine American Legion Hall The Legion Auxiliary

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