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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1958

Page

3

Barbara Swisher and Keith Riggs wed in Pomeroy ceremony

Barbara Swisher daughter of Mr and Mrs C Wayne Swisher of Pomeroy married Keith Riggs son of Mrs Roy Lansbury of Middleport and Mr Ira Riggs of Columbus in a double ring ceremony at Federated Church Pomeroy. Attendants wore silk organza gowns and the reception followed at the bride’s home with a nine tiered cake and gladioli decor. The couple will live in Middleport and both are graduates of local schools and Ohio universities.

Pomeroy Barbara Swisher C. Wayne Swisher Keith Riggs Roy Lansbury Middleport Ira Riggs Columbus Waldo J. Bartels Federated Church Donna Strain Dorothy Stark Carole Anderson Miss Strain Miss Stark Miss Anderson William Neutzling Philip Collins Don Young Charles Swisher Lansbury Lois Ann Burt Ben Neutzling West Main St Ramona Boice Leslie F. Fultz Roy Betzing Francis Anderson W. A. Gibbs William Anderson Harold Lohse Charles Persinger George Hobstetter, Jr Helen Sayre Helen Neutzling Lorraine Cundiff K. A. Grueser Sue Smith Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania Riggs Pomeroy High School Ohio State University Chi Omega Sorority Ohio University Athens Fisher Apartments North Third St Roy Donovan Patricia Mary Susan Wilmington Del Robert Ball Rodney B. A. Rowland Richard Portsmouth James Bradbury Granville Jerry Davis Manassas Ray Shasteen Charleston W. Va

Nelsonville Hosts Visit of Eastern Star Leader

A planning committee including Mrs. Wilmena Mender and Mrs. Lucy Pierce arranged a dinner at 6 30 p m on Saturday Oct 18 at the First Methodist Church Nelsonville for the Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star Mrs Betty Johnson and accompanying officers A reception will follow invitations to local Grand and Past Grand members and Mrs Faye Elliott Worthy Matron of Eudora Chapter attended the meeting.

Wilmena Mender Lucy Pierce Mable Washburn Mary E. Bartlett Hannah Thomas Eastern Star Betty Johnson Nelsonville First Methodist Faye Elliott Eudora

Hyde Building rummage sale by Daughters of America

A rummage sale will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Hyde Building beside the post office, hosted by the Daughters of America.

Hyde The Daughters of America

Group One meets at Mrs Glenn Allen home Monday

Group One of the CWF of the Christian Church will gather at the home of Mrs Glenn Allen on Monday at 7 30 p m to discuss upcoming activities and plan events.

CWF of The Christian Church Glenn Allen

Nazarene group holds Portland Park cookout

The Nazarene Young People's Society hosted a Thursday cookout at Portland State Park. Lewis Ellis, president, attended with Mrs. Ellis and their son Gary among the guests as barbecued hamburgers were served.

Middleport Blaine Walburn The Nazarene Young People’s Society Portland State Park Lewis Ellis Mrs. Ellis Gary

Swain Fined for DUI in Haydenville Court

Ronald Eu gene Swain of Haydenville was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. The case was heard in the court of Mayor Robert Auflick.

Nelsonville Ronald Eugene Swain Haydenville Robert Auflick

Black widows found in all 48 states

The black widow spider, whose poisonous bite is sometimes fatal, is found in all 48 states of the union.

The Union

Wilt family reunion at Buckeye Lake draws regional guests

People from Pomeroy and Middleport attended the Wilt family reunion Sunday at Buckeye Lake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Searles, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hysell and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rose and family, Mrs. Irena Shumaker of Middleport, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hysell, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Durst and family, Mrs. Isaac Wilt, and Mrs. Roy Grueser and daughter from Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Middleport Wilt Buckeye Lake Richard Wilt Carl Searles Robert Hysell James Taylor Lester Rose Irena Shumaker Kenneth Wilt Charles Hysell Marvin Durst Isaac Wilt Roy Grueser

Homecoming Invitations Go Out For Long Bottom Event

Middleport residents receive invites to the annual Long Bottom homecoming on Sunday. A program and basket dinner are planned, and the committee extends an everyone welcome invitation.

Middleport Long Bottom

Nelsonville Elementary School Dedicated Sunday

Nelsonville holds a Sunday dedication for its new elementary school at 2 p m. Dr E P Lynn of Ohio University delivers the main address. The ceremony includes the high school band, Rev Fr E Leadingham, Lowell Cole and school board members. Open house follows.

Nelsonville E. P. Lynn Ohio University E. Leadingham Lowell Cole L. C. Gray Glen A. Rich Ohio Joseph Baker Osher Rollins Charles Evans Lloyd Evans Lynn Ted Faulconer

Mrs. Linton Attends NEA Conclave in Cleveland

Miss Blanche Linton, delegate from Southeastern Ohio, returns from the 96th NEA convention in Cleveland with insights on teacher supply, salaries, and curriculum. Speakers include James B. Conant and C. C. Furnas. Anticipated 44,000 teacher candidates from the class of 1958 and concerns over crowded classrooms and space-age subjects.

Nelsonville Blanche Linton Cleveland Estella Linton National Education Association Ohio Seta Maride] Davidson Ironton NEA Lyman V. Ginger University of Kentucky James B. Conant Press Harvard University C. C. Furnas University of Buffalo Max Lerner Brander’s University New York Post United States Ray C. Maul NEA Research Division

Nelsonville Church Service Schedule and Sermon Topic

Nelsonville First Presbyterian led by John Lloyd Evans schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m. Sermon titled The Spiritual Inability of Man follows, as the West minister fellowship proceeds with Mrs. involvement.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Bradford Elsie Weaver Women Association Ruth Daugherty Troop 69 Dorr Run L. W. McIntire Richard Graham Deanville Community Chapel L. W. MelIntire Betty Thompson First Methodist F. M. Wentz First Christian Ted Faulconer Church of the Nazarene Langley Gullet Wylie Chapel T. J. Smith Penticostal Ray Benson Pilgrim Holiness E. E. Ledingham Young Peoples Robert Gaston Apostolic Gospel Walter Shaffer Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Ray Mann Reorganized Latter Day Saints Jackson St D. O. Norris Zion League Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Ray Bookman Liberty Hill Carbon Hill First Baptist S. M. Hughes Independence Holiness Eugene R. Whitmer

Pomeroy Area Church Schedules and Leaders List

A compiled church guide lists congregations in Pomeroy and surrounding towns with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and midweek meetings. Includes Bradford, Syracuse, Rutland, Columbia Chapel, Jehovahs Witnesses, and several Methodist and Nazarene churches with their respective pastors and weekly programs.

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Movements and Births

Mount St Mary Hospital reports births for Thomas Marting Athens Francis West Wellston and James McGuire Nelsonville. Admissions include Harold Sinnott Union Furnace Danny Nicholson Chauncey Nora Sidde Nelsonville Joseph Allen New Plymouth and others. Blood used eight units. Nelsonville church class moves back to church social rooms.

Thomas Marting Athens Francis West Wellston James McGuire Nelsonville Harold Sinnott Union Furnace Danny Nicholson Chauncey Nora Sidde Joseph Allen New Plymouth John Matheny Cora Quick Albany The Christian Church

Mayor Calls Citizens Meet about Gas Rate

Mayor Robert Auflick calls a 7 30 p m citizens meeting in the American Legion Building to discuss the proposed gas rate. City council passed the compromise rate after three special sessions last week. He may veto the ordinance, and a veto would require at least six council votes to override.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick American Legion

Miss Kathy Zetty to Perform Tap Dance on TV

Miss Kathy Zetty daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Zetty Poplar Street will appear on television Sunday at noon with the Jack Sherrick Dance Studio to perform a tap dance solo.

Nelsonville Kathy Zetty Robert Zetty Poplar St Jack Sherrick

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