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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1962

Page

12

Bloodmobile Visit Tops Pomeroy Attendance for Blood Drive

The bloodmobile at Pomeroy Junior High School drew 119 residents and collected 97 pints for the American Red Cross. Thirty three donors gave replacements, 30 were first timers, and several reached gallon milestones including two and five gallons. Nurses and organizers from local groups supported the drive, with Dr J J Davis supervising medical care and fire department auxiliary canteen staff coordinating meals and logistics.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School American Red Cross Charles Swatzel Audrey Torrence Oretha Snider Pauline Brewer Haskie White James McHaffie Tommy Reuter Herbert A. McIntyre Troy Zwilling Emma Adams Jean Evans Leah Weatherby Joyce Thoren Rachael Sheridan Pauline Zirkle Frances Hewetson Mary Bacon Amanda Murray J. J. Davis Ada Slack Sylvia Zwilling Syracuse Fire Department Meigs County Farm Bureau Forest Run St. Paul St. John Lutheran

Meigs Auxiliary To Be Organized At Pomeroy

A Meigs Memorial Hospital auxiliary is to be organized on Thursday September 6 at Christ Episcopal Church in Pomeroy. Mrs. Arthur H Sprague district auxiliary chairman will preside and provide information. Mrs Esther Clark and Mrs Pearl Reynolds have been named as board representatives.

Pomeroy Meigs Memorial Hospital Christ Episcopal Church Arthur H. Sprague Springfield Esther Clark Pearl Reynolds Middleport George O. Smith Smith Meigs County

Beagle Club Field Trial Awards Four Day Event

A four day field trial by the Meigs County Beagle Club at Route 143 concluded Tuesday. In the 13 inch male class 50 entries saw Twelve Pole Sam win top honors. Stevie Dales Blue Angel claimed first in the 13 inch female class marking her third licensed win toward a championship.

Pomeroy Meigs County Beagle Club, Inc Gene Huskey R. A. Webster Sam Harlan Waugh Huntington W. Va White Line Buddy Harold White Hurricane Pearidge Barney Max Annabel Bunce Lancester Sandy’s Pepper II Sandra Hanselman Georgetown Pike Hillobo Jack Dixon Waverly Garral Sheets P. J. Levo Stevie Dale Blue Flynt R. B. Nelson Fayetteville Meece Garnet Meece Norwood Sugar Run Plainsman Richard Rupe Happytime Banjo Agnello and Levo New Vienna Betty Beau Clarence Haverland St. Bernard George Bramblette Portsmouth Blue Angel

Pomona Grange Meeting Plans Sept 7 Election and Picnic

POMEROY members report aid received after appeal. Ches ter Grange 2609 met with Harry Holter, master, as Mrs. Earl Dean led the county fair booth program. Pomona Grange to meet Sept. 7 at Rock Springs Hall with elections and county contests, followed by a planned picnic.

Pomeroy Chester Grange Harry Holter Earl Dean Pomona Grange Rock Springs Hall George Genheimer Genheimer Grange Patricia Koblentz Jennifer Dean

Long Bottom Church Holds Homecoming Sunday

The Long Bottom Church hosts a homecoming Sunday with Rev. Hal Lester as speaker at morning and afternoon services. Rev. Freeland Norris gives the welcoming address. Music by the Norris Quartet and Long Bottom Choir. A basket dinner is at noon.

Long Bottom Hal Lester Freeland Norris Norris

WSCS Meeting at Guthrie Home in Alfred

The WSCS held its regular meeting Aug 21 at Genevieve Guthrie’s home with 10 members and one visitor. Nellie Parker led the program on Americas of Spanish Speaking Backgrounds. The next gathering is planned for Sept 18 at Nellie Parker’s home with Thelma Henderson as program leader.

Alfred WSCS Genevieve Guthrie Nellie Parker Thelma Henderson

Bedford Elementary School To Open Tuesday

Bedford Elementary School will reopen for a full schedule on Tuesday. Principal George N Sargent announced enrollment age rules for first graders and required birth certificates. Lunch will cost 1.25 dollars per week or 25 cents per day, payable in advance.

Pomeroy Bedford George N. Sargent Bedford School Sargent

Shower Honors Mrs. Artie Eblin in Pomeroy

A layette shower hosted by Hiland Church women at the home of Mrs. Clarence Spurrier honored Mrs. Artie Eblin. Guests included many local women who brought gifts and joined in games and refreshments.

Eblin Artie Eblin Clarence Spurrier Hiland Church Norman Weyersmiller Marcia Grover

Middleport Girls State Event Report Highlighted

Middleport High School students Carla Sue Gilmore Carolyn Russell and Sarah Bechtle reported on their Buckeye Girls State experiences at Capital University. Gilmore joined the school board Russell directed the utility department and Bechtle served on the city council and safety. The unit earned first place in eighth district membership and plans for a new drive were discussed.

Middleport Buckeye Girls State Capital University Feeney-Bennett American Legion Carla Sue Gilmore Carolyn Russell Sarah Bechtle Girls State Miss Gilmore Department of State Parks and Natural Resources Russell Miss Bechtle Dale Mourning

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