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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1960

Page

9

Incumbents File Petitions For Office In May Primaries

Three incumbent Republicans filed petitions for nomination Monday at the county board of elections. Robert Hartenbach seeks sheriff, James B. O'Brien the prosecuting attorney, and John D. Thomas the recorder. Pay increases are set by state law for next year: prosecuting attorney from 3600 to 4000, sheriff from 3700 to 4900, and recorder from 3700 to 4800.

Pomeroy Robert Hartenbach James B. O’brien John D Jack) Thomas County Board of Elections O’brien Thomas

Officers to be Installed at First United Presbyterian

The Women’s Association of the First United Presbyterian Church will install officers at 7 30 p m Thursday during a meeting at the church. Mrs Marcus Chambers leads the program with The Faith We Proclaim and Mrs J E Harley as devotional leader. Mrs George Anderson Jr serves as installing officer.

Middleport Women’s Association of the First United Presbyterian Church Marcus Chambers J. E. Harley George Anderson, Jr Harold Sauer Rodney Downing Floyd Carmack W. H. Juhling Dwight Wallace Margaret Sauer Charles Shumaker Donald Lowery Myron Miller Joseph Bailey James Sanborn Ronald Hand Earl Owen E. O. Tewksbury Paul Haptonstall Chambers Harley Sanborn Edward Burkett Carmack Lowery Downing Juhling Anderson Sauer

Band Director Named for Middleport Schools

Middleport schools appoint Eugene Sears of Providence Rhode Island as new band director filling the vacancy created by the resignation of George M Dallas who becomes head of the Western Local School District Sears is an Ohio native and Ohio State University graduate with extensive band experience including marching band symphony orchestra and concert band.

Middleport Eugene Sears Providence R. I L. W. McComas Sears Ohio State University University Symphony Orchestra Ohio State Cole-Layer-Trimble Co Ohio Malta-McConnelsville High School George M. Dallas Western

Middleport Personal Notices Tie West Ohio Guests

Mrs Eva Struble of Logan visited her brother E O Tewksbury and family here last week. Mr Tewksbury is recovering from a heart attack. Jennifer Lohse of Pomeroy stayed with her uncle and aunt Wallace Bradford and daughters Neda and Carolyn. The Rev Howard Ruppelt of First United Presbyterian Church attends Ohio Pastors Convention in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Fred Cabeen of Athens visited their son in law and daughter William Slater and children Billy and Susie.

Eva Struble Logan E. O Fred Cabeen Athens William Slater Billy Susie

Moose Lodge Dance For Polio Fund Drive

Moose Lodge 1085 will host a polio fund drive dance from 9 p m to 1 a m Friday at the Moose Hall. Music by the George Hall combo will fuel the fundraising event and dancing efforts.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Moose Lodge Moose Hall George Hall

Parents Honor Karrs at 35th Anniversary Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Williams hosted a Sunday dinner at their home honoring Mrs. Karr and Mr. L. C. Karr on their 35th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Margaret Duerr and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reuter.

Pomeroy Mickey Williams L. C. Karr Margaret Duerr Tom Reuter

Marriage License Issued for George Moore and Betty Abbott

George Moore aged 34 and Betty Abbott aged 23, both of Pomeroy, were issued a marriage license.

George Moore Betty Abbott Pomeroy

Two Merit Award Recipients Named From Patrol Unit

POMEROY Lewis V Vaughn and Robert Vaughn of Pomeroy won annual merit awards at the Meigs County State Highway Patrol Auxiliary inspection held in the Legion Hall. Auxiliary Captain Richard Vaughn led a meeting with 25 attendees as inspecting officers evaluated meeting procedures and equipment order.

Pomeroy Lewis V. Vaughn Gallipolis Richard Vaughn C. E. Wallace Jackson

Four Accepted By Honor Club

Four Rutland High School seniors were accepted into the Rutland Chapter of the National Honor Society, organized in 1959. New members are Lawrence Brogan Esta Blackwood Fred Stewart and Bill Romine. Wayne Roush spoke as president with Pauline Gibson and Patty Young noting society objectives of character leadership service and scholarship.

Middleport Rutland Lawrence Brogan Esta Blackwood Fred Stewart Bill Romine Wayne Roush Pauline Gibson Patty Young

Pomeroy Personal Notes From Marietta Visit End Weekend

Pomeroy residents Harvey Van Vranken and son Scotty returned Saturday to Marietta after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Whaley. Mrs. Whaley resumes work in the county auditor's office after illness. Ohio State student Barton Campbell visited with his mother Mrs. Thelma Carpenter and grandmother Mrs. A. T. Barton. Mrs. John McKenzie remains home ill on Butternut Avenue.

and Mirs Harvey van Vranken Scotty Marietta Tracy Whaley

Color in the Home Topic for Rock Springs Club

The Rock Springs Home Demonstration Club meets at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the grange hall. Mrs Geneva H Nolan county agent will lead the session and a sack lunch will be served at noon. The meeting is open to all interested women.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Grange Hall Geneva H. Nolan

Grange Meeting Set at Rock Springs Hall

Grange to meet at 8 Thursday evening at the hall. A program will be presented and refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy — Rock Springs Grange

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