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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1961

Page

9

Pinning Pattern Demonstration At Syracuse 4-H Club

Sandra London demonstrated how to pin patterns to fabric at the Syracuse Snips and Snacks Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Lois Sterrett. Refreshments were provided by Lois Sewell and Mrs. Sterrett.

Syracuse Sandra London Syracuse Snips and Snacks Club Lois Sterrett Lois Sewell Sterrett Miss Sewell Sharon Holter Susan Tuttle Donna Jean Stout Columbia Make Club Columbia’ School Mary Jordan Eleanor Schneider Nancy Parker Pam Sylvester Polly Decker

Better Livestock Club Learn Calf Handling at Highland Acres

Members were taught calf leading and clipping at Highland Acres home of Sally and David Mora. Patsy Price demonstrated leading a calf and Eric Parker spoke on clipping. Sally Mora reports this update.

Better Livestock Club Highland Acres Sally David Mora Patsy Price Eric Parker Sally Mora

Wildlife Topic Featured at Carpent er Boys 4-H Club Meeting

The Carpent er Boys 4-H Club met at the home of David and Dean Wooten to discuss wildlife. Reporter Donnie Cheadle notes the session covered local wildlife topics and club activities.

Harrisonville Boys Honor Club Alan Blackwood James Sheets Roger Alkire Carpenter Boys 4-H Club Bavid T Dean Wooten Donnie Cheadle

Teacher Pay Averages by State in Public Schools

A National Industrial Conference Board chart uses figures from the National Education Association and the U S Office of Education to compare elementary and secondary teacher salaries across states.

National Industrial Conference Board National Education Association U.S. Office of Education

Youth Study Tonight at Meigs Extension Office

The Meigs County extension service hosts annual youth cooperative studies for older 4H members FFA and Farm Bureau Youth Councils. Four groups cover cooperatives theory, the cooperative in practice courtesy grooming and Meigs County. A second session is set for July 27 and attendance at both sessions is required for the state tour.

Meigs County

Ceremony at Chester D of A Install Officers

Chester Council D of A met at the hall Tuesday night and installed officers led by Chester-Nevada Beaver. Names include Margaret Tut tle Mae Spencer Doris Grueser Myrtle Walker Ada Morris Sadie Trussell Ada Van Meter Olive Kelly Hattie Frederick Ada Neutzling Vanderine Williams Ethel Hart Elizabeth Hayes Esther Wright Leatha Koblentz. Committees for the next year were named and a layette shower for Esther Ridenour was planned for July 18. The miscellaneous committee will serve at the David Ross sale Saturday with baked goods due by noon.

Chester Nevada Beaver Chester Council Daughters of America Margaret Tuttle Mae Spencer Doris Grueser Myrtle Walker Ada Morris Sadie Trussell Ada van Meter Olive Kelly Hattie Frederick Ada Neutzling Vanderine Williams Inside Sentinel Ethel Hart Outside Sentinel Elizabeth Hayes Esther Wright Leatha Koblentz Esther Ridenour David Ross

Pythians Plan Farewell Party For Miss Erma Smith

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters met at the K of P hall to arrange a party honoring Miss Erma Smith who leaves this month for work in Buckhannon West Virginia. A potluck picnic for Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias and families was announced for Thursday July 20 at 6 p.m. at Middleport Roadside Park.

Middleport Erma Smith Buckhannon W. Va Meigs Temple K of P Nathan Biggs Mest Emcellent Miss Smith Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Biggs Mabel Sanborn Richard Bailey

Bake Sale in Rutland by Methodist Youth Fellowship

The Intermediate Youth Fellowship of the Rutland Methodist Church will run a bake sale on Saturday at the Rutland Department Store starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds support church activities.

Rutland The Rutland Methodist Church Rutland Department

Five Generation Visit At Mrs Emma Smith Home

Guests at Mrs. Emma Smith's Middleport home include her son and daughter-in-law from Valrico Florida, Frank Butler and daughter Ann from Detroit, Christy Kemp from Winston Salem, Maude Taylor of Middleport, B L Potter from Barbersville, the Rev. Lewis Mikell of Gallipolis, and Oscar Bastiani's family from Gallipolis. The gathering marks a five generation family presence with a Sunday dinner and several weekday visits.

Emma Smith C. C. Cope Valrico, Fla Frank Butler Ann Detroit, Mich Graham Kemp Christy Winston Salem N. C Smith Maude Taylor

Representatives Chosen for Meigs County Girl Scout Camp

Rose Marie Hackett Janice Everson and Christine Bailey of Middleport plus Jane Evans of Pomeroy will represent Meigs County at the Girl Scout roundup at Camp Sandy Bend near Parkersburg August 21 26. Alternates include Jane Grueser Linda Smith Nancy Arnold Marilyn Stumbo.

Middleport Rose Marie Hackett Janice Everson Christine Bailey Jane Evans Pomeroy Meigs County Camp Sandy Bend Parkersburg Thor Olson Athens Four Rivers District Atti Oimed Jane Grueser Linda Smith Nancy Arnold Marilyn Stumbo Chester Camp Selec

Bank Employees Annual Picnic Held At Hobstetter Farm

Music by Chet Haddox set the tone for the Pomeroy National Bank directors officers and employes annual picnic at the Edison Hobstetter home Nease Settlement. Attendees included Dr and Mrs R E Boice Mr and Mrs Alfred Elberfeld Mr and Mrs Warren Pickens Mr and Mrs William J Hopstetter Mr and Mrs Hilton Wolfe Jr Mrs Ronald Clay Mr and Mrs William H Jones Mr and Mrs Charles E Griffith Mr and Mrs George S Hobstetter Mr and Mrs Richard Chambers Mr and Mrs Eldon Weeks and Mr and Mrs Edison Hobstetter with additional guests Mr and Mrs Manning D Webster Mr and Mrs Bernard Fultz and Mrs F D Groff of Cleveland.

Pomeroy Chet Haddox Mason County Pomeroy National Bank Edison Hobstetter Nease Settlement R. E. Boice Alfred Elberfeld Warren Pickens William J. Hopstetter Hilton Wolfe, Jr Ronald Clay William H. Jones Charles E. Griffith George S. Hobstetter Richard Chambers Eldon Weeks Manning D. Webster Bernard Fultz F. D. Groff Cleveland

Celebration At Meigs Squadron Fourth Of July

Middleport residents attended the annual Meigs Squadron Civilian Patrol celebration at Cheshire Swisher field. Highlights included parachute jumps by the Hamilton brothers, air plane and go kart rides, kids contests, a Conley Country Drifters show, square dancing, fireworks, and cash prizes in sack races and other contests. Winners included Rebecca Rothgeb and several others.

Middleport Meigs Squadron Hor Civilite Patrol Swisher ‘Field Cheshire Hamilton Brothers Gallipolis Conley Country Drifters Rebecca Rothgeb Jerry Hall Richard Haggerty Pat Archer Lannie Tyo

Illness at Rutland Home Prompted Medical Attention

At 9 14 a m Wednesday ambulance and a local physician were alerted to the home of Sir and Mrs William Smith in Rutland where Mrs Smith has been ill for several years. The medical call indicates ongoing health concerns affecting the household.

William Smith Rutland

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