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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1962
Page
9
Syracuse village council approved a 4.7 tax levy to raise about $10 000 over five years for street resurfacing and repairs. Passage requires a majority vote and may enable borrowing up to 50 percent, about $5 000 immediately, with total project costs estimated between $9 200 and $9 500.
Temple WSCS members hosted a January meeting at Mrs. Clarence Arbaugh’s home with Mrs. Quinn Russell leading and Mrs. Honor Stansbery coordinating. Busy Bees group elected officers at Mrs. Robert Bishop’s home as next meeting planned at the Whittington residence. Community clubs hosted home demonstrations and church events featured speakers including John Rose from Lancaster. numerous families attended various weekend visits and revival services at Mt Union church and Long Bottom Methodist Church.
Perry County records show marriage licenses for Francis Stickney and Venita Appleman, Lawrence Peck and Linda Pratt, Bruce Schiermeister and Patricia Riley, Edgar Sheeran and Janet Nash, Terry Williams and Nancy Thompson. Estates include Kathryn M. Potter, Charles B. Moore, and Carl L. Schoffield. Common Pleas notes list a divorce suit by Elizabeth Scheffler and a payment claim by George Sheeter, plus court staff appointments and various local visits.
The Ladies Circle of the Presbyterian Church met at Mary Ogdin’s home with Betty Penn assisting. Ill president Jane Cot trill was noted. A Roman Bible study and devotion led by Clara Phillips and Lena Cray preceded a dinner for 10.
The Rutland Friendly Gardeners gathered at Mrs. Vernon Weber’s home for a program on conservation led by guest speaker Mrs. George Lasher with her topic Conservation through Forestry. A film Ohio Birds was shown by Mrs. James Nelson.
Mr and Mrs John Bayliff of Cridersville announce the adoption of a daughter born December 6 who has been named Valery Ann. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs C F Tompkins of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Walter Bayliff with great grandparents listed as Mrs Newton Spencer Logan B F Tompkins Tupers Plains and Mrs Margaret Johnson Kirkersville.
Army Specialist Four Larry L. Fox, 22, of Middleport and wife Martha, completes an 11 week welding course at The Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Md He entered the Army in 1961 and is the son of Lloyd C Fox of Clifton W Va and the late Wanama High School graduate attended Wanama High School Mason W Va prior to employment with Filson Durst Point Pleasant W Va.
The Afternoon Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service met at Heath Methodist Church to plan the annual Heart Line project. Boxes of cookies and candies for church shut ins will be prepared February 13 and distributed on Valentine's Day. The circle will remember county infirmary residents as well.
Women’s Guild of the Federated Church voted a 100 donation to Meigs County religious education. Plans emerged for the Athens Presbytery fall conference in October and a Lenten quiet hour breakfast on March 7. Mrs. William Kennedy leads Christian education. a card shower honors Mrs. Herman Hoffner of Chillicothe who is ill. A two act play Aunt Fanny's Miracle was staged during the program hour with several members in cast.
Mrs. Ralph Keller was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orr at their Bashan area country home. A chicken dinner opened the evening with canasta and other games enjoyed by the guests.
Four members of the Northwestern Local School District Board of Education along with George M. Dallas attend an Ohio School Boards Association meeting in Athens. The speakers address topics "What Faces Ohio Schools" and "Getting What We Need."
Rutland High School seniors prepared for their annual class trip to Cincinnati on May 14. Fundraising included a bake sale, car washes, and a dinner, with George M. Dallas of the Northwestern Local School District helping finalize plans.
The Rock Springs Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Amos Leonard’s home with Mrs. W A Morgan and Mrs Leonard leading. A potluck dinner was served. In Meigs County Court Judge Emmett W Peoples set James Will age 19 of Pomeroy Route 3 a bond of 1000 dollars after pleading not guilty to malicious destruction of property.
Middleport First Baptist Church hosts Youth Day with both junior and senior high groups guiding the Sunday service. Speakers include Janet Baker Theron Cruise and Jack Satterfield. Worship leaders Vernon, prayer by Kay Boggess and Anna Mae Jeffers, benediction by Ray Pickens, ushers Daryl Stumbo and others.
The Rev. Raymon Konkright of Heath Methodist Church spoke at the Middleport High School during the annual temperance program by the Middleport Woman's Christian Temperance Union. He urged students to heed leadership and experience, and a film titled Behind the Skyscrapers depicting skid row life was shown to conclude the program.
Mr and Mrs George Rupe announce the birth of a son Charles Wallace at Holzer Hospital Monday. Grandparents are William Rupe Ryger and Mr and Mrs Clyde Blizzard Coolville. This is the couple’s first child.
Barbara Anthony five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Anthony is confined to Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia. Barbara is a kindergarten pupil at the Middleport school. Her mother and grandmother Mrs Willie Anthony spent Thursday with Barbara.
Word arrived of the birth of a son, James Timothy, to Mr and Mrs Robert Redd of Columbus formerly Ann McCroba. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wright McCroba former Massillon residents.
The Sew-Rite Sewing Club voted to donate $100 to the Meigs Memorial Hospital in March. The decision was announced at a Wednesday night meeting at Mrs. Harvey Van Vrankin’s home, with Mrs. Raymond Baily in charge. Members planned making hats for the February meeting. Birthday wishes went to Mrs. Donald Collins and Mrs. Calvin Simpson with gifts from secret pals. Mrs. Baily won the door prize as refreshments were served.
A benefit basketball game at Rutland gym raised 13.60 for the New Match of Dimes as Meigs County Jaycees beat Rutland alumni 32 to 27. Referees were Paul Patterson and Robert Snowden. Two Rutland High School games preceded the event.
LONG BOTTOM Army Pvt. Robert W. Larkins son of Mrs Ethel Larkins Long Bottom recently assigned to the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas The 24 year old attended Chester High School Before Army service he worked for C F Replogle Co in Circleville His wife Freda lives in Nolanville Texas.
Mrs. June Stearns of Chester and Homer Smith Jr. of Pomeroy are admitted along with Ruth Smith of Pomeroy Kathryn Payne of Middleport. Discharges include Sue Lehew Vera Beegle Elea Nor Lanham and Dennie Hill.
Miss Dora McKee enrolled for the second semester at Alderson Broaddus College in Phillippi West Virginia. During her visit she was guest of Mrs. Frances Beards.
Clarence Boyles of Middleport was fined five dollars plus costs Thursday morning in Mayor Kenneth McElhinney’s court on an intoxication charge. Pomeroy booster event: Southern Local Band Boosters sponsor a jitney supper at Letart Falls elementary school Saturday at 5 p.m.
Nine Republicans filed petitions Thursday for central committeeman posts in their voting precincts, bringing total filings to 30 Republicans and nine Democrats. In Racine Precinct three candidates joined William J. Blake Grover Salser Jr and Howard J. John. Other filers include James D. Eynon Alfred William F Harris Syracuse Precinct Harry Potts Syracuse Village David Yost Great River Lawrence M Johnston Great River and Glenn W Thompson Pomeroy Precinct. No petitions yet for county commissioner county representative or county auditor.
The Racine Sun notes the Friday evening meeting of the Booster Sunday School Class with Mrs. Clara Powell as hostess. Isabel Simpson reports the treasurer’s figure and officers for the year are Maggie Shain president Marie Roush vice president Gretta Simpson secretary and Isabel Simpson treasurer. The class voted to buy linoleum for the parsonage kitchen and sent get well cards to Vera Beegle and Freda Bentz. Refreshments followed.
Kin Club met at Mrs. Carl Hysell’s Rutland home with Mrs. Willard Ebersbach presiding. The traveling prize from Mrs. C. J. Ebersbach went to Mrs. Edgar Pratt. Prizes in games went to Mrs. W. E. Ebersbach and Mrs. C. J. Ebersbach. door prize to Mrs. Harold Ebersbach. Refreshments by Mrs. Hysell. favors were miniature china rooster replicas.
A March of Dimes dance will be held Saturday night at Middleport High School auditorium from 8 p.m. to 11 30 p.m. The Jays Leon Jordan and Kenny Hysell are in charge of the event sponsored by the Middleport Senior Mothers Club. Jordan and Hysell depart Sunday for a two week vacation in Florida. Dances at the New Haven Teen Canteen will be discontinued during that period.
OES Pomeroy-Racine Chapter will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Masonic Temple for a practice session in preparation for initiation. Gretta Simpson is the worthy patron and William Stewart is the worthy patron.
Approximately 50 Grace Episcopal Church members attended a farewell party at the parish house Wednesday night for Mr and Mrs Roscoe Fowler who plan to move to St James Florida next month. Dinner was served at 6 p m. Rev William A Roberts expressed regret over the departure and Mr Fowler recalled experiences in Meigs County.
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