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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

9

Volunteer Fire Dept Auxiliary Holds Christmas Dinner

The Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary dined at Circles Restaurant in Pomeroy on Friday at 6 30 p m. A decorated long table and a second floor party room hosted a Christmas program read by Edyth Hood with selections by Ada Slack Eileen Clark Mildred Pierce Mabel Pickens Rose Ann Theiss Agnes White Maxine Sayre Opal Lipscomb Helen Hubbard Clara Lavender Naomi London and others. Gifts were exchanged and a prayer offered to close.

Edyth Hood Ada Slack Eileen Clark Mildred Pierce Mabel Pickens Rose Ann Theiss Agnes White Maxine Sayre Opal Lipscomb Santa Helen Hubbard Clara Lavender Naomi London

Tavern Robbery Reported At Rosenbaum Tavern

POMEROY The Rosenbaum Tavern on Spring and East Main was broken into after closing. Entry was via a skylight and noted by Merchant Police E. J. Strauss at 11:30 p.m. Missing items include candy cigarets cakes and tobacco. Police will pursue further leads.

Pomeroy Rosenbaum Spring East Main Goldie Hawk E. J. Strauss Hawk Webster George Hicks Howard Frank Strauss Marvin Dorst

Grange Meet Changes to Friday for Christmas Party

Pomeroy Harrisonville Grange changes meeting from Thursday to Friday at 8 p m for a Christmas Party. Virgil Atkins master announces potluck and a 25 cent gift exchange are planned.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Grange Virgil Atkins

Racine Fire Dept Plans Treats for Children Event

Racine Volunteer Fire Department members will give treats to town children Saturday at 7 p.m. near Home Bank corner. Nominations for new officers were made, with an election at the first meeting next year. The fire chief requires village council approval. Several members volunteered at the holiday dance on December 30. Lynn Beegle and Jack Lyons were voted into membership.

Racine Racine Volunteer Fire Department Home Bank Lynn Beegle Jack Lyons

McComas Visits Columbus With Mother

L. W. McComas visited recently in Columbus with his mother, Mrs. J. E. McComas.

L. W. McComas Columbus J. E. McComas

CCL To Meet In Mason For Charity Event

The Middleport Child Conservation League will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Gloria Ebersbachs home in Mason West Virginia. Funds from napkin sales will be turned in. A gift exchange and prizes for best gift wrapping are planned.

Middleport Middleport Child Conservation League Gloria Ebersbach Mason W. Va

Yule Music Program at Pomeroy High School

Pomeroy High School vocalists and musicians join in the area holiday celebration with a Christmas program at the Junior High auditorium. Paul Fulks conducts the band performing Nativity Overture Christmas Parade March Toy and Tinsel Overture. Mrs Lucille Swackhammer directs the chorus with Joy to the World When the Stars Shine The Sleigh and Mary Mary Where Is Your Baby Go Tell It on a Mountain Angles from the Realms of Glory We Three Kings On Christmas Tree. The three kings are Allen Downie David Gordon and Hank Cleland. The program ends with Silent Night and Angels We Have Heard on High by the chorus and brass ensemble.

Icians Pomeroy High School Paul Fulks Lucille Swackhammer Girls Glee Club Allen Downie David Gordon Hank Cleland

Fortnite Club Hosts Midwinter Potluck in Middleport

The Fortnite Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Leo Smith’s home with a potluck dinner. Mrs. John Fultz led a business meeting where officers were elected: president Mrs. William Walters, vice president Mrs. Robert Tewksbury, secretary Mrs. Jack Bachner, and treasurer Mrs. Robert Mills.

Middleport Fortnite Club Leo Smith John Fultz William Walters Robert Tewksbury Jack Bachner Robert Mills Fultz George Dallas Henry Null Bachner Glenn Hensler Gerald Anthony Tewksbury Richard Owen Carol Bachtel Anna Howell Raymond Klees Mills Smith

Divorce petition filed for Delores Elswick in Gallia County

Delores June Elswick of Cheshire files for divorce from Earl Elswick in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. She accuses gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married January 23, 1954 in Madison, West Virginia. The couple has two minor children and she seeks custody, support and alimony. pending final hearing.

Gallipolis Delores June Elswick Cheshire Gallia County

Secretary Is Hired At Rutland High

Northwest local school board at Rutland accepted the resignation of High School Secretary Judith Herrman and hired Linda Haley to begin January 2. George Dallas reported on OEA and OASA meetings while Albert Squibb and Quisenberry joined principal Joseph Nowell in outlining industrial arts progress. The State Foundation quarterly settlement of 52873.34 was disclosed with board members Duane Stanley Arnold Grate Francis Montgomery Thor Carsey and Orion Roush present along with newly elected Eugene Holliday Carol Pierce and Fay Sauer whose terms begin in 1962.

Judith Herrman Linda Haley OEA OASA George Dallas Northwestern Albert Squibb State Department of Education Quisenberry Joseph Nowell Rutland Dallas State Foundation Duane Stanley Arnold Grate Francis Montgomery Thor Carsey Orion Roush Eugene Holliday Carol Pierce Fay Sauer

Elementary Yule Program Is Thursday

Pomeroy Elementary School will present a Christmas program Thursday afternoon starting at 1 o clock. Kindergarten through sixth grade will perform with many students assigned specific roles beyond chorus participation.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Elementary Susan Andrews Irene Barnes Mike Cullums David Clark Nancy Greenlee Jo Ellen Diehl Charles Legar Timmy Krautter Edith Durst Johnny Hannell Rosa Boothe Darla Marla Neutzling Diana King Joe Johnson Kathy Gorby Eileena Dill

Mrs Burkett Hosts Group I At Home In Middleport

Group I of the First United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Eddie Burkett home with co hosts Mrs Tom Rue and Miss Phyllis Joa chim. New officers named for the year include Mrs Paul Haptonstall chairwoman Mrs Dwight Wallace co chairwoman Mrs Charlotte Perrin secretary and Mrs Myron Miller treasurer. A reading Love Begins At Home and a blessing May the Lord Bless You were shared. Secret Pals were revealed and new pals drawn as 13 members and three guests attended.

Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Eddie Burkett Tom Rue Phyllis Joachim Dale Walburn William Morris Paul Haptonstall Dwight Wallace Cochairman Charlotte Perrin Myron Miller Walburn

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