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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1958

Page

3

Middleport High adds 20 to band roster to total 59

The Middleport High School marching band expands to 72 total with 56 bandsmen plus 20 new members and three alternates. Headed by George M. Dallas, the unit includes five new majorettes and two flagbearers, with returning musicians highlighted through first and second chair listings.

Middleport Middleport High School George M. Dallas Dallas Sandra Hysell Evelyn Gibbons Patty Lowery Bertha Wilson Karen Gregg Karen Bachner Carol Scott Carla Sue Gilmore Judy Wildermuth Jack Satterfield David Thomas Diane McComas Charles Bush Ellen Dutton Janet Baker Neda Bradford Phyllis Herdman Russell Lewis Mick Morris Pete Walburn Colleen Wilson Cindy Morris Beverly Perrin Ruth Ann Edwards June Casey James Miller Judy Butcher Jennifer Daniels Karen McElhinney Rosetta Richards Tommy Anderson Johnny Allensworth Texanna White Butch Bachtel Richard Swackhammer David Wiley Don Grueser Ronnie Evans Russell McElhinney Farrell Shuler Betty Covert Christine Coats Charlene Davis Carolyn Wilson Judy Gregg Sandra Brewington Janet Stobart Bob Preston Dennis Walburn Judy Sauer Maida Roush Loretta Hanning

Bride To Be Linda Stockton Is Honored At Minersville Shower

Mrs Alfred Yeanger hosted a bridal shower in Minersville Tuesday evening for Linda Stockton fiancee of John Watson with gladioli centerpiece on a lace table. Prizes went to Mrs Freda Mitch and Mrs Karl Grueser and Miss Laura Grueser. Attendees included Mrs Eugene Forbes Mrs Brooks Sayre and many Stockton and Watson family members. Nine guests sent gifts but could not attend.

Alfred Yeanger Minersville Linda Stockton John Watson Middleport

District Women’s Clubs Plan Fall Meet in Middleport

The Middleport Women’s News reports a district fall planning session for the Business and Professional Women’s Clubs scheduled Sunday August 24. Nine area presidents including from Middleport Marietta Logan Gallipolis McArthur Nelsonville Athens Ironton and Jackson will attend a dinner at the Martin Restaurant with district director Mrs Pearl Reynolds.

Pearl Reynolds Middleport Martin Marietta Logan Gallipolis McArthur Nelsonville Athens Ironton Jackson

Roush Family Update From Huntington Hospital Stay

Oscar L. Roush underwent surgery at Veterans Hospital in Huntington on Wednesday morning. He is accompanied by his wife and sister Miss Mae Roush of Parkersburg who has been visiting for a week. The Rev and Mrs Robert Palmer and family plan a weekend trip to Kentucky for a several days vacation.

Oscar L. Roush High St Veterans Hospital Huntington Miss Mae Roush Parkersburg Miss Roush Roush Robert Palmer Kentucky

River Traffic and Dam Status on Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

Gauges show Gallipolis rollers at 14 feet crest. Kanawha dams on sill while Ohio River movable dams reach Dam 22. Listings detail river traffic with boat names, tonnage near real times, and lock positions across Montgomery, Lock 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, and 35 along with Kanawha and Gallipolis boats reporting up or down at specified times.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River Bob Benter Betty Moran Criss Jr Salvati Lehigh Creditor Helen Paul Blazer Pennsylvania Atlas Lunga Point London Solvay Winfield, Merrill Beaver Stevenson City of Huntington Sally Ann Cincinnati Aston Zephyr O. F. Shearer C. V. Harner Titan City of Maysville

Triple birthday celebration at W Main home

Mrs Price hosted a birthday gathering on Wednesday at her W Main Street residence honoring Jewel Elizabeth Price and Lucy and Linny Burney. Grandmother Emma Bland helped with refreshments as guests including the Powell, Boyd, Smith, Coughenour, Pettit, Price and Burney families attended and gifts were given.

Marjorie Price W. Main St Jewel Elizabeth Price Lucy Linny Burney Emma_ Bland Price Sally Joe Powell Daisy Donna Boyd Mike Smith Cecil Coughenour Karen Larry Jimmy Vanesse Pettit Marilyn la Jean Alice Price Freddie Burney

Friendly Circle of Federated Church Meets After Worship

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church will gather at the church Sunday morning immediately after the worship service. The notice invites members to join the post service meeting.

Friendly Circle The Federated Church

Trainmen Auxiliary Hosts Annual Middleport Picnic

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held its annual picnic at the Middleport road side park on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Hattie Woodard, Mrs. Garnet Entsminger, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes, and many other members with L. D. Diles giving the opening prayer.

Middleport Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Hattie Woodard Garnet Entsminger Walter Hayes Otho Watts Clarence McNeal Homer Hartley L. D. Diles Lloyd Wright Mike Benny Becky Isabelle Winebrenner Mattie Bush Ina Bobe Connie Roseanne Freda Mitch Oliva Bobce Eloise Wilson Richard Bobby Myrta Patty Ann Roller Richard Owens Judy

Pomeroy Senior Mothers Club Meeting Set

A Pomeroy Senior Mothers Club gathering is planned for Monday at 7 30 in the Pomeroy Senior High School. Members will finalize details for the August 23 public auction at the Pomeroy Motor Co used car lot. Solicitors are asked to contact Mrs Charles Murray or Mrs Paul Baker before the meeting.

Pomeroy

Church Schedules in Glouster Area

Local church listings provide weekly services and study times across Glouster and nearby communities. Notable entries include Glouster Methodist with Rev Les ter Litten and Rev Fred C Thorn at Jacksonville and Trimble congregations, plus First Baptist with Rev Franklin E Mitchell and several Bible classes and prayer sessions.

Glouster Methodist Lester Litten Jacksonville Fred C. Thorn Bill Bartels Trimble Methodist Jim Parrish Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Hugh Sweeney Ed Mingus First Baptist Franklin E. Mitchell Wiley Harris William M. Parham, Jr Bishopville Church of Christ Gerald Stemm Donald Kasler Holy Cross Catholic Anthony Nickel Trimble W. Side

Fellowship Meetings Postponed Until Fall

Reverend Lester Litten of the Glouster Methodist Church says the Youth Fellowship meetings are suspended until fall. The first regular fall meeting is set for Monday, Sept. 15. A picnic for each group is planned in the coming weeks at Lake Burr Oak on a Saturday afternoon.

Glouster Lester Litten Glouster Methodist Church Lake Burr Oak

Out-of-town mourners attend Florence Doughty funeral

Mrs. Mabel McMorris of Dayton, the Dilleys of Zanesville with daughter Nancy, the Vargos of Bellbrook, the Householders of Marietta, and the Doughtys of St. Petersburg Fla. joined friends and co-workers from Athens State Hospital where she served over 40 years.

Glouster Florence Doughty Mabel McMorris Dayton Perl Dilley Nancy Zanesville Frank Vargo Bellbrook Ralph Householder Marietta John Doughty St. Petersburg Fla Athens State Hospital

Church Homecoming At Hooper Ridge Church Of Christ

The Hooper Ridge Church of Christ in Glouster will hold its annual homecoming this Sunday with Bible school at 10 a.m. and regular services at 11 a.m. led by David Grubbs. Guests should bring table service for a noon basket dinner. a short program begins at 2 p.m. No evening services. Public urged to attend.

Wayne Porter Athens Jehovah’s Witnesses Oakdale Miles E. Hoon Jacksonville L. R. Carmichael Hollister Redtown Free Methodist John Grimes Glouster Seventh-Day Adventist — Front Summitters Robert G. Collar Glouster Hooper Ridge Bible School David Grubbs

Cheathams Hostout-of-town Guests from Columbus and Athens

Mrs. Charles W. Cheatham of Jacksonville welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Carpenter and daughter Melva Lou of Columbus for a week long visit. Dorothy King of Athens joined as a Sunday guest. Miss Carpenter, Miss King and Mrs. Cheatham are sisters.

Charles W. Cheatham Jacksonville Melvin Carpenter Melva Lou Columbus Cheathams Dorothy King Athens Miss Carpenter Miss King Mrs. Cheatham

New Jersey Roads Packed With Railroads And Tracks

New Jersey hosts 23 railroads totaling 3128 miles of track, reflecting a dense rail network across the state and its transportation framework.

New Jersey

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