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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1962

Page

11

Red Cross Board Names Blakeslee Chairman in Pomeroy

The Meigs County American Red Cross chapter reorganized at the courthouse naming C. E. Blakeslee as chairman. Calvin B. Simpson and Vernon Nease were elected first and second vice chairmen, with Nellie Vale as recording secretary and Frank A Vaughan as treasurer. Directors serve one, two, or three year terms to ensure continuity. A bloodmobile visit is planned for Feb. 28 and a follow up meeting is set for Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. to discuss arrangements. Robert Oleen attended representing the district Red Cross.

New American Red Cross Chapter C. E. Blakeslee Calvin B. Simpson Vernon Nease Nellie Vale Frank A Vaughan Simpson Don W. Mills Dale Kautz Ruth Offutt Vaughan American Red Cross

Middleport High School Honors 68 On Honor Roll

Middleport High School lists 68 students on the honor roll after the third week. Seniors include Charlene Davis Mary Frazier Sarah Hannigan Sharon Ingels Carol Jacobs Barbara Jones Wanda Lightfoot Michael Little Patty Lowery Jeanie Manley Alice Jacobs Cindy Morris Beverly Perrin James Reed Dennis Saelens Ferrell Shuler Mary Swanson Helen Taylor Texanna White. Juniors include John Allensworth Forrest Bachnel Sarah Bechtle Richard Bodimer Tom Bryan Carla Gilmore Roger Manley Russell McElhinney Ricky Osler Judith Overturf Tom Ball Don Roach David Wiley Sharon Yeanger. Sophomores include Karen Bachner Olamae Clark Maureen Durst Ellen Dutton Ronald Hanning Carroll Lyons Harry McGuffin Darrell McKinney Carolyn Nicholson Ruth Reed Roger Roush Cinda Sauer Carol Scott Sandra Simpson Charles Swackhammer. Freshmen include Michi Archer Joy Boggs Suzanne Bradbury Michael Bratton Dianna Criswell Jerry Davis Narsa Frost Paul Gerard Charlotte Glaze Jeffrey Hodges Randy Humphreys Linda Kauff Seren Lewis Michi Lloyd Judy Moore Keith Morgan Martha Nicholson Roger Stiles Richard Wilson.

Middleport Middleport High School Charlene Davis Mary Frazier Sarah Hannigan Sharon Ingels Carol Jacobs Barbara Jones Wanda Lightfoot Michael Little Patty Lowery Jeanie Manley Alice Jacobs Cindy Morris Beverly Perrin James Reed Dennis Saele Dianna Criswell Jerry Davis Narsa Frost Paul Gerard Charlotte Glaze Jeffrey Hodges Randy Humphreys Linda Kauff Seren Lewis Michi Lloyd Judy Moore Keith Morgan Martha Nicholson Roger Stiles Richard Wilson

Church Women Meet For Bible Study Theme at Lutheran Churches

Mrs. Mickey Williams led a Bible study on Christ as the Source of Life and Light for the Women of St. Paul and St. John Lutheran Churches in Pomeroy. Miss Erna Jesse chaired a brief business session, with refreshments served to attendees including Miss Ann Baker and several named members.

Christ Mickey Williams St. Paul St. John

Suit Filed Over Cognovit Note in Pomeroy Area

Ohio Valley Plumbing and Heating, Inc. sues Carey Hysell of near Pomeroy in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for 229.94 dollars allegedly due on a cognovit note.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Ohio Valley Plumbing and Heating, Inc Carey Hysell Near Pomeroy

Bradbury Plans for Meigs County PTA Council

Bradbury School hosts the Meigs County PTA Council meeting on February 1 with hospitality and registration led by Thelma Wiley Goldie Sargent and Edith Forrest and social duties assigned to Jerry Lightfoot and Betty Biggs. Treasury shows 168.20 balance with 91 members. Mildred Feeney’s sixth grade won the attendance prize as a safety film was shown and a Holzer Hospital pediatrician will speak at the March meeting.

Thelma Wiley Goldie Sargent Edith Forrest Jerry Lightfoot Betty Biggs County Council William King Mildred Feeney Holzer Hospital

30 Students Earn Honors

Middleport reports that thirty seventh and eighth graders earned honor roll status for the third six weeks by maintaining B or higher in all subjects. Seventh graders named include Patricia Ault, Leland Brown, Jim Butcher, Diana Davis, Dayne Davis, Debbie Grueser, Rose Marie Hackett, Marjorie Harris, Dave Jenkins, Don Nelson, Zita Nieri, and George Sauer. Eighth graders listed are Carole Anderson, Christine Bailey, Thomas Baker, David Burkett, Sammy Clatworthy, Roy Coleman, Connie Cooke, Jon Cunningham, Alice Durst, Patrick Edwards, Larry Gladwell, Olita Lewis, Robert Schmoll, Paula Theiss, Kenneth Harris, Ronald Hindy, Rodney Sauer, and Gary Stobart.

Patricia Ault Leland Brown Jim Butcher Diana Davis Dayne Davis Debbie Grueser Rose Marie Hackett Marjorie Harris Dave Jenkins Don Nelson Zita Nieri George Sauer Carole Anderson Christine Bailey Thomas Baker David Burkett Sammy Clatworthy Roy Coleman Connie Cooke Jon Cunningham Alice Durst Patrick Edwards Larry Gladwell Olita Lewis Robert Schmoll Paula Theiss Kenneth Harris Ronald Hindy Rodney Sauer Gary Stobart

Missionary V D Ruch to Speak at Racine RLDS Church

V D Ruch of Columbus who spent 12 years in foreign missionary work will speak at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Racine Route 1. He served nearly 41 years in church work and conducted talks Sunday morning and at 7 30 each evening Sunday through Wednesday.

Pomeroy V. D. Ruch Columbus Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Racine Ruch Norway Sweden Denmark England

Missionary Group Elects Officers in Pomeroy Church Meeting

The Evangeline Missionary Group of the Pomeroy Church of Christ elected officers Tuesday night at Mrs. Harold Smith’s home. New president Mrs. Milton Roush and others include vice president Mrs. Edward Veney secretary Mrs. Walter Kennedy Jr treasurer Mrs. Orville Well flower chairman Mrs. Wayne Zurcher and publicity chair Mrs. Helen Leifheit. Get well cards and sunshine boxes were sent to Emily Ohlinger Roger Clark and others. Refreshments were served to members and guests.

Pomeroy Evangeline Missionary Group Pomeroy Church of Christ Harold Smith Milton Roush Edward Veney Walter Kennedy, Jr Orville Well Wayne Zurcher Helen Leifheit Jerry Masters Well Emily Ohlinger Roger Clark Garnet Stanley Charles Warner Bessie Hysell John Leifheit Craig Veney Hilda Hart Catherine Ohlinger

Faith Playlet Is Presented By Local Women

A Tuesday evening program by Group I of the Women's Association of the First United Presbyterian Church featured the playlet In Thy Faith at the home of Mrs. Homer Russell. Cast included Mrs. Donald Lowery Mrs. Dwight Wallace and Mrs. Rodney Sauer. Mrs. Sauer read New Hope In a New Year and Mrs. Myron Miller gave a meditation Jesus Settles An Argument. Mrs. Wallace led the evening prayer and four sister sets were recognized. Refreshments followed.

Middleport Women’s Association The First United Presbyterian Church Homer Russell Donald Lowery Dwight Wallace Rodney Sauer Helen White Mildred Gilmore Joe Bailey Martha Ohlinger Edward Burkett Phyllis Joachim Branch Fleming William Morris Haptonstall Wallace Charlotte Perrin Miller

Cub Scout Pack 246 Special Meeting Planned at Salisbury

Cub Scout Pack 246 holds a Saturday evening meeting at Salisbury Elementary School with a 6 30 p m potluck supper. Parents and interested persons are invited as plans for Scout Week and the Blue and Gold banquet are to be made.

Pomeroy Salisbury

Bible Birds Topic Delights Twilight Garden Club

POMEROY reports the Twilight Garden Club meets at Mrs. Roy Tracy Jr. with Mrs. Ben Neutzling hosting. Devotional topic Birds in the Bible and member papers on birds and feeders are shared. Auctions planned for next meeting. prizes awarded for games.

Pomeroy Ben Neutzling Twilight Garden Club Roy Tracy, Jr Neutzling W. R. Shasteen

Earl Nease Buried In Church Cemetery

Funeral services for Earl B. Nease were held at the First United Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, with burial in Letart Falls Cemetery. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs William Weese, Mr and Mrs Irving Dickman of Columbus, and Fred Nease of Huntington West Virginia, plus relatives from Nelsonville Canton Warren Crooksville and others. Portugal has been a republic since 1910.

Syracuse Earl B. Nease First United Presbyterian Church Letart Falls William Weese Irving Dickman Columbus Fred Nease Huntington W. Va Thomas Matthewson Nelsonville Earl Harden Dale Canton Willard Kendall Warren, Mich John Weese Paul Weese Crooksville

Racine PTA Donates To Meigs Co Council

Racine PTA contributed to the Meigs County Council of Parents and Teachers scholarship fund at its Monday meeting. Mrs Gene Yost was named to report at the Feb 1 Bradbury School council gathering. Winter clothing needs for local children were noted and an attendance banner was won by Mrs Wolfe's second grade.

Racine Pta Meigs Co. Council Racine Meigs County Council of Parents and Teachers Gene Yost Bradbury School William Arnott Larry Wolfe William Downie John Furbay Furbay PTA Arnott Wilma Reiber Phyllis Harris Delores Wolfe

Candlelight installation marks start of 1962 circle in Pomeroy

Friendly Circle officers were installed in a candle light ceremony at the Federated Church social room. New president Mrs. Pearl Mora led, with vice president Mrs. Philip Globokar and secretary Mrs. Thomas Young joining the slate. Miss Mary Virginia Reibel officiated, and plans for guest night and March events were announced.

Pomeroy Friendly Circle Federated Church Pearl Mora Philip Globokar Thomas Young Edgar Arnold Mary Virginia Reibel Globokar Mora Elizabeth Fick Arnold Lennie Jewel Paul Werner

Literary Club Helps Middleport Library and War 1812 Study

The Middleport Literary Club met at Miss Susan Park's home to donate to the library fund and to the memorial for the late Mrs Francis B Er win. Members elected Mrs Harold Sauer and Mrs Alfred Scarberry Jr to club membership. Mrs Everett Hayes urged compiling War of 1812 data for Meigs County for the Ohio Yearbook 1963.

Middleport Susan Park Emerson Jones Francis B. Erwin Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Harold Sauer Alfred Scarberry Jr Middeport Everett Hayes Meigs County Ohio Peaceable Lane Keith Wheeler O. B. Stout Sauer Carlin Keeler R. M. Sherman

Mrs Wiley Guest At Local Bridge Club Event

Mrs Larry Wiley attended a Tuesday bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Edgar Reynolds in Middleport. Prizes went to Mrs Dale Dutton Mrs Arthur Skinner and Mrs David Miller. Refreshments were served to those named plus Mrs E O Ball Mrs Robert Coats Mrs Forrest Bachtel and Mrs Rodney Downing.

Middleport Larry Wiley Edgar Reynolds Dale Dutton Arthur Skinner David Miller E. O. Ball Robert Coats Forrest Bachtel Rodney Downing

Woodmen Camp Installs Officers at Shade Camp 6990

New officers were installed at a Junior Modern Woodmen of Shade Camp 6990 meeting Tuesday night. Joe Perry was named president, Donna Williams vice president, Debbie Meeks secretary, and Gregg Meeks flagbearer.

Pomeroy Modern Woodmen Shade Camp Joe Perry Donna Williams Debbie Meeks Gregg Meeks

Lowell Ziegler Installed as Consul of Woodmen Camp 7230

Lowell Zeigler was installed consul Saturday night when the Modern Woodmen Camp 7230 Burlingham met at the hall. Other officers installed were William Hart advisor Eric Hart escort Mildred Zeigler banker and secretary Rolland Eastman sentry and Hilber Quivey watchman.

Pomeroy Lowell Zeigler Burlingham William Hart Eric Hart Mildred Zeigler Rolland Eastman Hilber Quivey

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Red Cross Board Blakeslee Becky Men's & Boys Roush’s Shoe Store Rexall Fey i Artcarved Prices Inc Fed Tax Goessler Prudes Pruden Products CO Evansville, Wisconsin Baldive Bradbury Bradbury Pta Fresh Lake Erie Pickerel Crow's Steak House Doctor Dayton, O Darrell S. Apt Jack E. Lofland Missionary Group Robert Harris Meigs General Hospital Allen Springfield Charles Sindle Garden Club Dwight Parker Ara Swisher Lucretia Genheimer T. A. Hennessy Leverett L. Roush Earl Nease Church Portugal Metropolitan Motors Cushman Scott & Others Scott Evinrude Outboard Motors East Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio Circle New York Dr. R. E. Boice Edison Hobstetter New York City Mrs. Wiley Woodmen Lowell Ziegler H&r Baker's Tui Goeglein Ready-Mix CO
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