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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1967

Page

5

Labor Day Celebration Planned in Pomeroy

Pomeroy fire department and emergency squad announce a Labor Day program led by Joe Struble. A parade opens a full day of events including Meigs Local High School Band, Southern Local and Eastern Local bands, fire and emergency units, and a chicken dinner. Water ski shows and ski jumping provided by Athens Boat and Ski Club. funds raised go toward a new Pomeroy fire truck.

Pomeroy Rudlaru Middleport Pomeroyigh Commu Athens Boat and Big Bend Struble

Three Treated At Meigs Hospital

Three emergency patients were treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital on Thursday. One admitted for further care, two released after treatment. Mrs. Fred Snyder of Middleport admitted for penicillin reaction after emergency squad transport at 6:40 p.m. Harold Phillips, 17 months, son of Mrs. Agnes Cunningham, brought by Sgt. Henry Werry after a collision near Nye Ave. uninjured and released after examination. Christine Fry, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fry, treated for a foot laceration from glass and released. Mrs. W. P. Lochary treated for a foot injury from a home accident.

Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital Middleport Fred Snyder Harold Phillips Agnes Cunningham Chester Road Henry Werry Kerrs Run Nye Ave David Bowen Christine Fry Samuel Fry Coal St

Meigs Girl Enters Fair Queen Event

Meigs County resident Miss Ann Holter represents Meigs County in the Ohio Junior Fair Queen Contest. The state final is at 2 p.m. Friday August 25 at the Youth Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds. Scoring covers activities poise personality and appearance. The winner becomes the 1967 Ohio State Junior Fair Queen and the court receives trophies. crown and scepter are awarded.

Meigs Pomeroy Ann Holter Five Point Star Stitchers Meigs County Ohio WRFD

Band Boosters Name New Officers Discuss Projects To Raise Funds

Southern Local Band Boosters elect Ra mona Yonker as president and June Ashley as vice president at Racine High School. Officers also include Nancy Ervin secretary and Mae Gueltig treasurer. The group approved uniforms costing 1855 with a one third down payment and 400 in savings. 835 remains due on delivery. Fundraising plans include dances after home games, TV raffle, Tag Day in October, and a September Marietta contest. Committee lists cover Ways and Means, Tag Day, Hospitality, Purchasing Orders, TV Campaign, and Band supplies. Next meeting set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the high school.

Racine Southern Ramona Yonker June Ashley Nancy Ervin Mae Gueltig Marietta Ways and Kathleen Morris Wilma McGraw Mary Wolfe Mary Creek Opal Cummins Eileen Buck Letart Margaret Yost Portland Virginia Fisher Syracuse Martha Beegie Hazel Sellars Beverly Codner Mary Hysell Eileen Beegle Evelyn Hollon Jean Sayre Naomi Stobart Ger Aldine Cross Mary Yost Opal Zerkle Jean Alkire Joan Wolfe Betty Hayes Beulah Neigler Ruth Bradford Nora Cross Rosemary McTurner Virginia Burke Peggy Yonker Brenda Bradford

Constitution Week Observance Set By Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post

Drew Webster Post American Legion Auxiliary in Pomeroy set plans for Constitution Week in September. Members discussed Buckeye Girls State delegates from Columbus, with Becky Stivers flagging as a city official. Rummage sale slated for Oct. 6 and 22 paid memberships noted. Post picnic planned Sept. 17 at Egger Creek park with potluck. Donations to Meigs County School for the Retarded Children approved. Members urged flag flying during Constitution Week Sept. 17–23 and next year Buckeye Girls State selections to be by secret ballot. Cathryn Welch received past president pin. summer Cincinnati convention report given.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Auxiliary of The Legion Hall Guy Ginther Orville Buckeye Girls State Columbus Xi Gamma Mu Board of Health Girls State Mayme Holmes Gaynelle Fugate Lovelyn Gilmore Jack Carsey Ways and Means Auxiliary Milton Roush Orville Well David Cummings Roy Reuter Kgger Creek Meigs County O. P. Klein Constitution Week Jonathan Meigs DAR

Middleport Man Buys McConnelsville Store

Middleport resident Bruce Lloyd has bought Lovell’s Men’s and Boys Clothing and Shoe Store in McConnelsville, forming the B. I. Lloyd Corp. The seller, George Lovell, ran the business for about 50 years. Lloyd, a Geneseo Shoe Co. veteran, will relocate with his family and four children, after he completes arrangements and moves from Middleport.

Middleport Bruce Lloyd Geneseo Shoe Co McConnelsville Lovell’s Men’s and Boys George Lovell B. I. Lloyd Corp Lloyd Gallipolis North Fifth Ave Middleport School Board of Education

Meetings In Meigs Local Band Boosters Plan Tuesday Session

The Southern Local Band Boosters will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the high school. A homecoming service is slated at the Church of God in Chester Sunday with special speakers and music. A basket lunch is served at noon followed by an afternoon service at 2 p.m.

Church of God At Chester

David Watson and Edgar Brewer Named in Portland West Virginia

David Watson of West Columbia, West Virginia, and Edgar Brewer of Portland are identified in a brief notice. The item lists names and places with no further details.

David Watson West Columbia W. Va Edgar Brewer Portland

Squad makes run at Tiny's Market in Middleport

Emergency squad was called at 4 50 p m Thursday to Tiny's Market where an unidentified man had fainted. He recovered before arrival of the squad. Admitted Ella LaRue Long Bottom Linda Partlow Pomeroy Betty Stewart Cheshire Eloise Snyder Middleport Dismissed Bonnie Smith Judy Smith Elizabeth Gravely Earl Showalter

Ella LaRue Long Bottom Linda Partlow Pomeroy Betty Stewart Cheshire Eloise Snyder Middleport Bonnie Smith Judy Smith Elizabeth Gravely Earl Showalter Tiny’s Market

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Ste Meigs Hospital W. P. Lochary High St Meigs General Hospital Mer Becky Stivers Jennifer Menchini Catholic Guild Board of Regents Janet Sinclair Cathryn Welch Welch Gerald Wildermuth Cincinnati Middleport Man Heath Methodist Church Amateur Gardener’s Club James Lloyd Pittsburgh Jack Lloyd Brookville John Bastiani Patty Michi Lloyd Ohio State University Yvuuvvy Coupe DeVille Cadillac ViavyVv Karr & van Zands Pomeroy, Ohio Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp FDIC Rutland Elberfelds Elberfelds Sensible Kirsch Carpet Department
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