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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1960

Page

9

Forty Preparing to File for County Offices in May Primaries

POMEROY. About 40 petitions for county offices in the May primaries are out and expected to be filed by the February 3 deadline, according to Albert Gloeckner, clerk of the county board of elections. So far only four petitions have been filed, including incumbent Democrat commissioner Rolland E. Neutzling who seeks renomination.

Pomeroy Albert Gloeckner County Board of Elections Rolland E. Neutzling Julian Hill Letart Township Stanley Blazewicz Henry Ewing Neutzling Hill J. E. D. Hartinger Ewing Norman Will West Rutland Ronnie Moore East Rutland Joe Beegle Racine Village William Smith Middleport Fifth Ward Kenneth Cundiff Syracuse Village Dallas Hill East Letart Floyd Cummins

Youth Fellowship Meets At Federated Church

The Federated Church Youth Fellowship led by Jerry Arnold Pomeroy and Tom Lind discussed The Life of Paul. A Q A followed as Dick Neville presided. Plans included a Jan. 30 Huntington swimming party and a Jan. 31 meeting on The Life of Peter with candidates and party officials named for county offices.

Youth Fellowship Federated Church Pomeroy Jerry Arnold Tom Lind Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church Paul Dick Neville Huntington W.va Donna Hauck Pam O’brien Peter

McElhinney Becomes Sole Owner Of Sports Center

Middleport's new mayor Kenneth McElhinney is now sole operator of the Sports Center. The center was founded about three and a half years ago by McElhinney and John M. Parsons. Parsons was named superintendent of transportation of the Ohio Department of Education and left for Columbus. Parsons' transfer led to McElhinney's sole ownership. George M. Dallas has become executive head in the Western District, replacing Parsons.

Middleport Kenneth McElhinney McElhinney John M. Parsons Parsons Ohio Department of Education Columbus Western

Meigs County Tuberculosis Group Meets at Heath Church

Routine business was handled by the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association at Heath Methodist Church Wednesday night. Participants included Mrs. Wallace Bradford executive secretary with Mrs. Dean Barnitz, Mrs. Harriett Neigier, Ben Philson, Wayne Gibbons and Richard Chambers.

Middleport The Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association Heath Methodist Church Wallace Bradford Dean Barnitz Harriett Neigier Ben Philson Wayne Gibbons Richard Chambers

Dinner Postponed for 25th Evangeline Chapter Anniversary

The MIDDLEPORT A chapter of the Order of Eastern Star postpones the Friday dinner observing the Past Matrons 25th anniversary due to illness. Further notice will follow.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Middleport Forms Girls Junior Glee Club

A seventh and eighth grade girls glee club was formed in Middleport with Mrs. Clarence Lacey directing. Selected sopranos include Susan Slater to Martha Nicholson, while altos feature Cinda Sauer to Celesta Ault with Karen Bachner as accompanist.

Middleport Clarence Lacey Susan Slater Jo Ann Mourning Carroll Lyons Betty Jo Boyles Karen Bachner Hope Bishop Doris McHaffie Carolyn Buckley Anita Bowles Sandra Simpson Sue Neutzling Calista Searles Ellen Leonard Sandra Ohlinger Phyllis Casto Diane Wilco Janice Tannehill Lynn Daniels Judy Martin Judy Wildermuth Ellen Dutton Anna Criner Joy Boggs Linda Lipscomb Kathryn Ward Narsa Frost Judith Moore Cheryl Fife Mary Ann Hulburt Celesta Ault Glee Club

Honor Roll Includes 69 MHS Pupils

Middleport High School reports sixty nine students named to the honor roll after the fourth grading period. Seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen are listed with the named students and their respective classes.

Middleport Middleport High School Mary Barth Marianne Brinkman Lynn Buchanan Judy Clark Sharon Evans Ruth Ann Farmer Jerry Fry Loretta Hanning Karen Herrmann Phyllis Hilbert Russell Lewis Bernard Might Janice Richards Barbara Stiles Diana Stumbo Charlotte Taylor Bonnie van Cooney Karen Walker Bill Wells Carolyn Wilson Tom Anderson Judy Butcher Christine Coats Barbara Covert Betty Covert Kay Jenkinson Reed Koenig David Lyons Danny Malik Karen McElhinny Deanna Mullins Susan Pulen Fred Pullins Doris Rice Rosetta Richards Judy Sauer Bull Stobert Richard Swackhamer Janice Zirkle Nancy Curry

WIDDLEPORT PERSONAL SCOPE OF WEEKEND VISITS

Mrs Dana Hamm and Robert G Clark Sr and William Forbes left for Austin Texas to visit Capt Ralph R Waters and family. Wallace Bradford and daughter Neda hosted Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bradford in Columbus. Mrs Dallas Frederick of Gallipolis returned home after visiting her cousin Mrs David Entsminger. Karl Owen and wife visited Clifford Steele who is seriously ill at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens.

Dana Hamm Robert G. Clark, Sr William Forbes Austin Tex Ralph R Waters Wallace Bradford Neda Lawrence Bradford Columbus Dallas Frederick Gallipolis David Entsminger Karl Owen Athens

Meigs PTA Council Sets School Of Instruction

Off icers of the Meigs County PTA Council plan a school of instruction at Syracuse Grade School on Thursday Feb 4. Parents and teachers may attend with district and state officials present. Registration at 7 p m. followed by an invocation and welcomes.

Pomeroy Meigs County PTA Council Syracuse Rachel Downie Wayne Swisher County Council Bintz Ruth Tucker Racine PTA Charles Lytle Pomeroy Central Pta E. S. Sherow Athens

Don Roach Admitted to Veteran Hospital for Observation

Don Roach eighth district commander of the American Legion was admitted to the Veterans Hospital in Huntington West Virginia for observation and treatment Wednesday.

Athens Messenger Vet’s Middleport Don Roach American Legion Veterans Hospital Huntington W.va

Teen Agers Are Subject At Meeting

Middleport church group discusses living with teenagers in a devotional program led by Mrs. Harold Lohse. Mrs. Denver Rice and Mrs. Ann Bailey give meditations titled I'm Fine and Spent Youth. Denver Rice presents a film tour of western states. refreshments served to 15 members.

Middleport Harold Lohse Middleport Church of Christ Lohse Denver Rice Ann Bailey Wallace Bradford Rice Bradford

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R. H. Turner Albert L.martin Wayne Turner Rutland Village Daniel Thompson W. R. Manley Masonic Temple B. H Middleport Dept. Store George M. Dallas Meigs TB Association Amadie Elliot 22Nd Street Point Pleasant, W. Va Mr. Elliott Insurance Department Athens, Ohio Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company Ohio Edith Rosenau Chicago Johnny Allensworth Forrest Bachtel Sarah Bechtle Tom Bryan Charles Bush Beverly Cundiff Judy Fink Jeanette Horn Paula Johnson Carl Lefevre Russ McElhinny Ricky Osler Judy Overturf Tom Ball David Wiley Benny Wilson Sharon Yeanger Widdleport Personals Meigs Pta Council Ohio Pta Congress Lucy Gregg Middleport Pta K. B. Davidson Cambridge Ohio Congress Robert Wood Chester Pta Nellie Vale Elbertelds Elberfelds Armstrong Gas Heaters Magic Chef Carpenter St
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