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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1958

Page

2

Middleport Council Names Committees and Sets 2 Month Budget

Mayor C. C. Fisher announced committees for the year and the council adopted an $18 600 January February budget in a special session. Ernest Covert will meet committee heads on annual needs while recreation cemetery and fire men groups prepare resumes for the year.

Middleport C. C. Fisher Village Hall Ernest Covert Covert David Miller John Zerkie James Arnold Zerkie Clinton Fisher Fisher Wayne Gibbons Zerkle Arnold Gibbons

Colorado Girl Named to Who's Who Among CSU Students

Miss Barbara Jean Sewell granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griff A. Russell of Bradbury Road was chosen as one of 35 Colorado State University students nominated for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities. A senior occupational therapy student, she chairs Kappa Alpha Theta, belongs to Aggie Angels, Air Force ROTC sponsor corps, and Taylora Omega. She previously served as student body secretary and class officer.

Middle Port Barbara Jean Sewell Griff A. Russell Bradbury Road Colorado State University CSU Miss Sewell University of Oregon Medical School Hospital Kappa Alpha Theta Aggie Angels Air Force Taylora Omega

Baptist Church Trustee Honored For Long Service

William Watson of Lasley Street was honored for long service at the First Baptist Church annual meeting. He has completed five consecutive five year terms on the Board of Trustees and remains active as general church school superintendent and deacon. The meeting noted progress, financial health, and extensive redecorating including sanctuary and classrooms. New constitution adopted creating a Board of Christian Education and church council. associate memberships allowed. New officers and committees were elected and Cub Scout Pack Master Orval Wiles reported 60 registered scouts. A carryin supper preceded the meeting.

Pomeroy William Watson Lasley Street First Baptist Church Watson General Church Ralph C. Zundel Hoffman Christ Board of Christian Education Joseph Cook T. T. Shelton James Stephenson Dale Wippel Aten Shain Lorain Sterrett Elmer Wickham Harry Bailey Chester Zirkle Margaret Bailey Roy Donigan Bill Sterrett Edith Cook Shirley Wippel Howard Cecil Burton Smith

Middleport Churches Schedule Faith Services

Church of Christ led by Fred I Gardner offers Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Sermons titled When Life Grows Difficult and Gates of Splendor. CE at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. Choir at 8 p.m. Heath Methodist observes minister’s recognition day with church school 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. sermon The Christian Walk with youth fellowship at 6 p.m. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 p.m. Pentecostal under B L Barrett with Sunday school 10 a.m. Evangelistic service 7:45 p.m. Bible study 7:45 p.m. Prayer and praise Saturday 7:45 p.m. First Baptist with church school 9:15 a.m. worship 10:15 a.m. business session. Junior and senior youth fellowship 5:30 p.m. No evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir 8:30 p.m.

Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner Heath Methodist Raymon Konkright Youth Fellowship B. L. Barrett Suming First Baptist — Church First Baptist East Main St Pomeroy Ralph C. Zundel Jesus Federated Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian Waldo J. Bartels Sacred Heart Mulberry Ave John Turel Turel Our Lady of Loretta Long Bottom Chester R. M. Grove The Salvation Army C. C. Helen Haning C. C Bob Estep Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Laurel Cliff Free Methodist W. H. Strausbaugh Free Methodist Hysell Run Laurel Cliff Church Chester Methodist Dexter Church of Christ B. H. Morris Bradford Church of Christ Gene Rutter Jehovah's Witnesses Cherry and Main Raymond Hummell Carmel Eub Syracuse Zion Ronnie Eggleton Rutland Apple Grove Tuppers Plains Freeland Norris Bethel Seventh-Day Adventist Butternutt St Dav Hall St. John’s Lutheran Lawrence Chapel Chester House of Prayer Edmond Life Hiarry Bates Laurel Cliff Carmel Richard Young Racine Warger the Methodist Church John Elwood Floyd Workman Arlie Marks Freelana Norris Bill Orr Victor Brown Oak Grove Sutton Antiquity Letart Falls East Letart Carpenter Baptist A. T. Biddle Portland Alfred Methodist WSCS Nellie Parker Harrisonville Presbyterian Fred E. Thorn

Soup Supper Goes On But Show Is Canceled

The Racine High School senior class announces the talent show for Saturday at 8 p.m. is canceled. The soup supper before the event will still be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the high school building.

Pomeroy Racine High School

Mexico Visit Brings Shisler Family to Wooster

Mr and Mrs Murl Shisler and children Roger Pat and Tommy from Wooster completed a three week vacation in Mexico and stopped in Wooster on the way home to visit Mr and Mrs Bentz Wolfe and stayed overnight with Mrs William Baxter.

Pomeroy Murl Shisler Roger Patty Tommy Wooster Mexico Bentz Wolfe William Baxter

Patrolman Speaks at Racine PTA Meeting

Racine PTA held its regular monthly meeting January 13 at Racine Grade School. President Mrs. William Downie presided as Patrolman addressed attending members on civic safety and community concerns.

Pomeroy—Racine Pta Racine William Downie

Firefighters Reorganize Pomeroy Committees

Syracuse Fire Department held a regular meeting naming committees for the coming year. Appointments included Purchasing by William Thuener Morris Haden Troy Zwilling Insurance by Donald Moore and Larry Hubbard Entertainment by Morris Harden Troy Zwilling and Bob Harden Activities by Larry Hubbard Harold Duckworth and Troy Zwilling A PTA banquet set for Feb 3 at Racine High School was planned by Mary Creek Bonnie Thiess Neva Bailey and Libby Wilford.

Pomeroy Syracuse Fire Department William Thuener Morris Haden Troy Zwilling Donald Moore Larry Hubbard Morris Harden Bob Harden Harold Duckworth PTA Rachel Downie Mary Creek Bonnie Thiess Neva Bailey Libby Wilford Racine High School Cairn W. R. Davis Gallipolis State Highway Patrol

Polio Drive Dance Planned by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

The Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi announces the Annual March of Dimes Dance at Pomeroy Junior High on Saturday January 25 from 9 p m to 1 a m Proceeds go to the polio fund with no on site collections Tickets are the only contribution Refreshments will be sold with Helena Brickles and Mary Kunzleman in charge Music by Rose Dulaney and her Moonlighters of Parkersburg.

Pomeroy Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Pomeroy Junior High Rose Dulaney Parkersburg Helena Brickles Mary Kunzleman

Firemen Host Dinner With City Officials in Middleport

Middleport fire department hosted a fried chicken dinner for city officials at the village hall. Guests included Mayor C O Fisher, treasurer Miss Jean Lama, solicitor Bernard Fultz, several councilmen, Chief Leroy Bartrum, patrolmen, and others. Donald Mills and committee members were thanked for organizing the event.

Pomeroy Middleport Fire Department Fire Department Donald Mills Middleport C. O. Fisher Jean Lama Bernard Fultz Wayne Gibbs David C. Miller Ernest Covert Clinton Fisher John Zerkle James Arnold Police Department

Meigs County Churches Unite for Sunday Services

A consolidated church listing shows multiple congregations in Pomeroy and area offering Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and Worship at 10:30 a.m. with various pastors and topics, plus midweek prayer meetings and youth activities across denominations. Local rites include baptisms, confirmations, and special music by choirs.

District Board Members Listed in Meigs County

POMEROY O O Patterson Meigs County Superintendent of Schools announced the officers and members of the seven local district boards of education. Lists provide presidents vice presidents and clerks for Bedford Columbia Eastern Northern Salisbury Southern and Western Local districts. The new county Board of Education will hold its organizational meeting Saturday evening in the county courthouse office.

Granville Stout Mendal Jordan Carl Barnhart Arvill Holter Francis Andrew Delmar Baum Lester Hawk C. Ed. Humphrey Henry Wag Goner Joe Carsey Darrell Haning Glenn Haning Sammy Lewis Ava Gilkey Salisbury Edward King Albert Brown William King Nathan Biggs Charles Diehl Eldon Weeks Southern William Mce Kelvey Victor Brown Mildred Chapman Theron Johnson Ralph Smith Paul Beegle Western Orin Nelson Presidnt John Halliday Wayne Turner Robert Davis Carroll Snowden William Hobstetter Patterson New County Board of Education

Racine High School Girl to Represent Meigs in Cherry Pie Bake-Off

Karen Holter 15 of Racine High School will represent Meigs County at the Ohio Regional Cherry Pie Bake-Off in Chillicothe at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. office. Contestants from 11 counties compete. Miss Holter won the Meigs County title on Dec 7 in Pomeroy. The regional winner advance to the state contest in Canton on a date in February 1958.

Pomeroy Karen Holter Racine High School Meigs County Ohio Chillicothe Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co E. Main Street Athens Adams Gallia Highland Lawrence Jackson Meigs Pike Ross Scioto Vinton Holter Ohio Power Co Karen Jean Hamm Ohio Power Company Cleveland Avenue S. W Canton

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report

River gauges show rising levels on Kanawha and Ohio with movable dams down. Shipping movements include multiple boats at Lock 17 through Lock 34 and various Kanawha River boats. river traffic details list boat names and loading statuses across several locks and ports.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Salvati Tradewinds Alton Zephyr Lucy Jane Lucas Beaver Lock John J. Rowe Bayou Billeire Harry Dyer Arrowhead Pennsylvania

Middleport First Church to Vote on Pastor Call

The Middleport First Church plans a 10:15 a.m. Sunday business session to vote on extending a call to Rev. Warren M. Hulbert of Youngstown. Rev. Hulbert spoke last Sunday morning at the church by invitation of the pulpit committee.

Middleport Middleport First Warren M. Hulbert Youngstown Mr. Hulbert

Pomeroy Local 650 Carpenters Union Meeting Report

Local 650 Carpenters Union held a regular meeting on Wednesday January 15 at the Union Hall on West Second Street. Members discussed upcoming project bids and union dues. Officers outlined shop stewards’ duties and reviewed safety guidelines.

Pomeroy Carpenters Union Union Hall West Second St

Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

The Meigs General Hospital list shows admissions for Lee McGuire Rutland and Bill Cremeans Cheshire while Lena Knopp Langsville Harold Lewis Nelsonville are discharged.

Meigs General Hospital Lee McGuire Rutland Bill Cremeans Cheshire Lena Knopp Langsville Harold Lewis Nelsonville

Holzer Hospital Births and Discharges

Birth announcements list a son for Grady Craig and a daughter for Fred Williams Jr. in Mason and Wellston respectively, plus several births and medical notices for individuals in Rutland Crown City Ironton Gallipolis and Jackson. Numerous patients are noted as medical or surgical with several discharges and names of relatives.

Grady Craig Mason Fred Williams, Jr Wellston John A. Carpenter New Haven Phelps L. McGuire Rutland Oda Martin Crown City Johnny S. Walker Long Bottom James Richard States Gallipolis George L. Roberts Ironton Homer V. Russell William H. Bissell Nora Surrett Jackson Jo Ellen Derrick Phillip Swann Millard Smith Louisville James Allen Point Pleasant

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Miller Emer J. W. Bechtle Tom Durst Gerald Anthony Everett Bachner Russell Mills Howard Dailey Emmett Shuler Robert Fisher David Ohlinger Lewis Ellis Kenneth McElhinney New Firemen’s Survivors Benefit Fund Covert and Miller Struc Colorado Baptist Church Athens-Nelsonville Middleport Churches Allen Appliance E. Main ST Bendvue Theatre Dumont Zenith Vele TV Sales & Service T.V Tucker Cairns Houdashelt Hill Mills Francis H., Klein Chester Curry Jack Bechtle O. E. McKinley Meigs County Church Services United Methodist Eugene Brown Grace Methodist St. Paul’s Lutheran J. M. Mohrhoff Kanawha Marmet, Merrill O-Kan Winfield Price Paul Blazer Chandeleur Reliance Sohio State Duncan Bruce Oral II Solvay City of Martin Holzer Hospital Robert Haislop and Son John Hollingshead Nellie Kinnison R. D. Mazeles C. Lemley Cp. Wright John Riley Dayton Leon Briggs the Farmer's Bank Pomeroy, Ohio Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Marilyn Trussell Norma Hawk John Richmond Main ST Theatre Raymond Burr Tim Holt Richard Martin Linda Douglas Columbia Comedy Pomeroy Bend Theatres Doris Day John Raitt Carol Honey
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