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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1964

Page

8

Meigs County mails 1700 personal property tax forms

Meigs County Auditor Gordon Caldwell sent out 1700 personal property tax return forms on Thursday with farmers receiving updated price lists. Changes to depreciation rates affect farm equipment and merchant inventories across Three-A and Three-B classifications. Residents must file by April 30, with early filings encouraged to reduce end of period congestion.

Pomeroy Meigs County Gordon Caldwell Caldwell Zanesville Meigs

Gallia County Cancer Crusade Kickoff Meeting Held

Gallia County unit of the American Cancer Society held its 1964 Cancer Crusade kickoff at the First United Presbyterian Church with Robert M. Richards reporting on a state meeting and progress. Mrs. Leo Bean noted congratulatory remarks from the Ohio Division on certification standards.

Gallipolis Gallia County American Cancer Society First United Presbyterian Church Robert M. Richards Crusade Leo C. Bean Ohio Richards Lawrence Gates Evan C. Roderick Leo Mossman J. Gordon Gibert Omar C. Zimmerman Thomas P. Price Catherine Hayward Frederic Vernon Boult Richard Russell William Scott Delbert King

Middleport Squad Answers Two Calls

Two emergency calls were answered by the Middleport squad early Thursday. Mrs. Noel Herman of 291 Sycamore St. was taken to Meigs Memorial Hospital by emergency vehicle and Earl Acree of 304 Sycamore St. was transported to Holzer Hospital by private ambulance for medical treatment.

Middleport Noel Herman Sycamore St Meigs Memorial Hospital Earl Acree Holzer Hospital

Magazine Chairman Is Elected

Mrs. Floyd Carmack was elected Presbyterian Life magazine chair man at the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church meeting of deacons and deaconesses. An offering will be taken February 23 for special projects. Lenten coin folders will be distributed Sunday for the congregation. Rev. Howard Ruppelt attended a Scioto Presbytery evangelism committee meeting in Waverly on Tuesday.

Middleport Floyd Carmack Presbyterian Life Magazine

Lodge Hosts Visiting Rebekahs in West Virginia

Visitors from Forrest Rose 143 chapter of Rebekah Lodge Poca West Virginia attended Orpah Rebekah Lodge No 210 meeting. Speaker Mrs Finnie Campbell proposed a young girls Pharaoh Lodge for ages 12 to 18 before joining the main Rebekah Lodge. Attendees included Patty Cook Mary Claxton Hester Wilkinson and Violet Boyer. Refreshments were served at Mrs Carl Staats home with several attendees. NEW HAVEN gospel concert lineup features Prophets Quartet Knoxville Tennessee and Gospel Harmony Boys Huntington at Wahama High School Mason West Virginia at 8 p.m.

Point Pleasant Forrest Rose 143 Rebekah Lodge Poca W. Va Orpah Rebekah Lodge No Finnie Campbell Rebekah Lodges Pharoh Lodge Rebekah Patty Cook Mary Claxton Hester Wilkinson Violet Boyer Noble Grand Carl Staats Boyer Ruth Keefer Laura Vickers Arana Smith Ethel Rainey Garnet Schwarz New Haven New Haven Evangelical United Brethren Church Prophets Knoxville Tenn Gospel Harmony Boys Huntington Wahama High School Mason, W. Va

Boy Scout Sunday Observed at Pomeroy Baptist Church

Boy Scout Sunday was observed at the Pomeroy Baptist Church with Troop 248 assisting in the service. William Snouffer led the responsive reading. Max Sawyer gave troop achievements and Leo Vaughan spoke on committee responsibilities and activities and troop growth. The Rev Ralph C Zandel spoke on Who Is First and Mrs Caddie Wickham sang My Task. Paul Werner was present.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Baptist Church William Snouffer Max Sawyer Leo Vaughan Ralph C. Zandel Caddie Wickham Paul Werner MGM

Garden Guide Available at Point Pleasant Coop Office

The 1964 garden calendars from West Virginia University are free at the cooperative extension office Box 402 on the second floor of the Point Pleasant post office building. They cover varieties planting times pesticide use and care of vegetables fruits and shrubs for local climates. Call 207 to obtain. Carl Scott will speak at 9 30 a m Sunday at the Pomeroy Baptist Church on the role of the parent in social and emotional child development with Mrs Arnold Richards as guest soloist.

Point Pleasant Cooperative Extension Office West Virginia University West Virginia Pomeroy Carl Scott Lakin State Hospital Pomeroy Baptist Church Arnold Richards Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Dance Party at Southern Local High Saturday Night

Racine hosts a dance party at Southern Local High School after the Racine Middleport game with the Jays as emcees.

Racine Racine Middleport Jays

Pomeroy Ray Collett Forfeits Bond in Speeding Case

Pomeroy Ray Collett of Athens forfeits a $25 bond posted in Mayor Charles Legar's court on speeding charges. The action marks a resolution of the case and bond surrender.

Pomeroy Ray Collett Athens Charles Legar

Local Visits Featured in Weekend Calls

Joppa residents Scarbrough family visited Bashan with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Scarbrough and their son. Canton guests Mrs. Eula Farensworth Pearl Moffet stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nutter Opal Nutter. Bashan and Shade families hosted neighbors including Floyd Barnhouse and son with Wannie Bailey.

Joppa — Vra Scarbrough Bashan Leslie Scarbrough A. E. Wyers Eula Farensworth Pearl Moffet Canton Gilbert Nutter Opal Nutter Floyd Barnhouse Shade Winnie Bailey Sylvia Curtis Hazel Curtis Otto Bradford Morse Chapel Jimmy Brannon Mansfield Harold Brannon Glenda Benedum Lavina Brannon

Officers Re-Elected by WSCS at Rock Springs Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Rock Springs Methodist Church re-elected officers led by president Mrs. W. A. Morgan and vice president Mrs. Lewis Grueser. Elected also were secretary Mrs. Clifford Leifheit treasurer Mrs. Amos Leonard and promotion secretary Mrs. William Grueser. An offering for the Delaware School of Missions was taken. Mrs. Amos Leonard led devotionals and the program on belonging to the WSCS.

Pomeroy Woman's Society of Christian Service Rock Springs Methodist Church W. A. Morgan Lewis Grueser Clifford Leifheit Amos _ Leonard William Grueser School of Missions Delaware Amos Leonard WSCS

Blake Nease wedding announced in Syracuse church

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blake of Syracuse announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte Ann to Charles Nease, son of Mrs. Thelma Nease and the late Bernard Nease of Pomeroy. The single ring ceremony was led by Rev. Howard Ruppelt at the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church on January 25. Attendants were Miss Karen Roush of Letart Falls and James Connolly of Letart Falls. The couple resides in Pomeroy.

Syracuse Charles Blake Charlotte Ann Charles Nease Thelma Nease Bernard Nease Pomeroy Howard Ruppelt Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Karen Roush James Connolly Letart Falls Nease

Sometimes It Might Be A Blessing Sometimes It Might Be A Blessing

A rattling window halted Superior Court proceedings in New London Connecticut as Judge Joseph S Longo paused the session because the noise prevented him from hearing counsel. A separate filing shows Pomeroy suit for 3009 dollars in Meigs County Ohio against James F Carter and Virginia Carter by Brookline Savings and Trust Co. in Pittsburgh. Homebuilders meet in Middleport at Kenneth and Mrs McElhinney home. Northwestern Band Boosters meeting postponed to February 24 in Rutland with President Robert Miller in charge.

New London Conn Joseph S. Longo Pomeroy Meigs County Rutland Northwestern Band Boosters Robert Miller

Philathea Group Plans April Bake Sale at Middleport

The Philathea Society of Middleport Church of Christ met with theme A Gracious Invitation Come and Dine. Officers presided Mrs. Robert Reibel while ill members were named and nominating committee set to report in March. Bake sale planned for April with Miss Mabel Hysell in March hosting duties. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Pearl Reynolds and Mrs. Minerva Childers with others contributing.

Middleport Edgar Allensworth Philathea Society Middleport Church of Christ Robert Reibel Emma Bissett Pauline van Meter Robert McElhinney Ed Evans William Reynolds Mildred Hawley Homer Jones Susan Slater Edgar Reynolds O. E. McKinley Mabel Hysell Reibel Bertie Watts Milton Houdashelt Pearl Reynolds Minerva Childers Helen Reynolds Edith Russell Francis Roush Nora Rice

Bankers Attend Ohio Bankers Association Meeting in Columbus

Pomeroy National Bank representatives led by Mr and Mrs Edison Hobstetter among others traveled to Columbus for the Ohio Bankers Association annual mid winter meeting. Several alumni and women’s activities attendees also present at the Neil House for the Ohio School of Banking event.

Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Lera K. Jones Joan Harrison George Hobstetter Maxine Griffith Allan Harris Melvin Biffle Richard Chambers William J. Hobstetter Columbus Pomeroy National Bank Ohio Bankers Association Chambers Lera Jones Ohio School of Banking Neil House Griffith Women’s Activities Committee The OBA

Garden Club Features Cupid Theme Arrangements

POMEROY The Walk In Garden Club met at Mrs. Freda Bates home with Cupid Delight as the theme. Arrangements included Cupid figurines red hearts and white lilies of the valley. Miss Janet Bates made a red heart mantle piece with a white lace ruffle and a tiny Cupid swing.

Pomeroy Freda Bates Janet Bates Mrs. Cupid Methodist Church Lancaster

Presbyterians Observe Family Night in Middleport

Ohio University students from troubled areas worldwide join the family night observance themed The World in Our Heart. Panelists Edu ardo Feller La Paz Bolivia Albert Amar Panama City Jose R Leon Cuba and Nguyenh Hau Vietnam will speak. Event includes potluck supper 6 30 p m, guests Meigs County home children, and instrumental pieces as part of church sponsors.

Middleport Ohio University

Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted Patricia Houdashelt and Pome roy. Discharged Virginia Pierce Steve Young Archie McKinney Al ma Johnson and Margaret Sheets. Local notes include Eddie Kitchen and family residence on South Second Ave. Ronnie Evans home from Puerto Rico via Patuxent Naval Base. Carol Hudson visited. Mrs Fred Bush arrives to support Mrs L D Diles hospitalized after a coronary. Diles family contact reported. Lawrence Theiss and Shirley Van Meter listed.

Virginia Pierce Steve Young Archie McKinney Alma Johnson Margaret Sheets Middleport Eddie Kitchen U. S. Army Julie South Second Ave Clinton Fisher Ronnie Evans Lexington Park Puerto Rico Patuxent River Naval Base Carol Hudson George Hudson Fred Bush Columbus

Community Corner celebrates birthdays and local events

Mrs. M J Miller marked her 80th birthday with 55 cards handkerchiefs and gifts. The Ohio Northern University chorus cancelled a March 6 Middleport performance and instead tours to the Bahamas. The Middleport High School Glee Club plans a March 20 spring concert. Mrs Dorothy Lacey leads the program. Mrs Arnold Richards spoke on race relations at Heath Methodist Church. Five County Children's Home girls received permanents during National Beauty Salon Week. Local women of Affiliated National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists helped with charity work.

M. J. Miller Chauncey Werner Ohio Northern University Chorus Christine Coats Middleport Heath Methodist Church Cincinnati Bahamas Christine New England California Middleport High School Glee Club Dorothy Lacey Beverly Joan White Dorothy Winebrenner Jack

Canasta Club Hosts Valentine Themed Evening

The Bradbury home in Middleport hosted a canasta club on Tuesday evening with a Valentine theme. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Millard Wildermuth, Mrs. Richard Gress, Mrs. Donald Mills, and Mrs. Robert Schmoll for their play wins.

Middleport Valentine Charles A. Bradbury Canasta Club Millard Wildermuth Richard Gress Donald Mills Robert Schmoll

JOF Class Set To Meet At United Methodist Church

POMEROY The JOF Class will gather at 7 30 p m Monday for a meeting at the United Methodist Church officials said.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church

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the Messenger Gallia Middleport Squad Magazine DeVille Karr & van Zandi Cadillac Oldsmobile Boy Scout Farmer's Bank Pomeroy, Ohio Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Florida Tallahassee Joppa Blake-Nease Kenneth McElhinney Philathea Group Charles E. Hall Peebles Department of Robert Hartenbach Garden Club Miss Bates Leon Sauters Dorothy Cheney Ruth Ebersbach Juanita Bates Clara Paulsen Patricia Houdashelt Lawrence Theiss Shirley van Meter Portland Elberfelds Mount Moriah Baptist Church Mrs. Richards Marian Anderson Daniel Williams Martin Luther King Nellie Zerkle Mildred Bailey Martin Bradbury Bruce Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
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