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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1960

Page

4

Youth Day Plans Highlight Meigs County Fair

Meigs County Agricultural Society outlines Youth Day events on August 17 with a Tri-County-Teen-Canteen record hop led by Leo Savage, a talent show sponsored by the Farm Bureau, and a rocket with free ride tickets to follow. 500 tickets provided by Nolan Amusement Co. plus local business seeks more ride passes. Reverend Delbert Mills to speak at ministerial services. three police officers to aid on grounds. Scouts assist. premium books mailed to members and officials.

Meigs County Farm Bureau Nolan Amusement Co Fair Board Delbert Mills Meigs County Meigs County Ministerial Association Drew Webster American Legion Charles Swatzel Pomeroy Boy Scouts Frank Johnson Ohio Johnston

Bloodmobile Visit Urged by Middleport Missionary Circle

Electa Circle of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middleport First Baptist Church requests support for the July 25 bloodmobile visit. The event runs noon to 6 pm with appointments via the Meigs County Health Department.

Middleport Electa B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Congo Beulah White Christ God John Fultz Howard West Chase Francis Lieving

New Officers Elected by Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce

The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce elected officers at a Tuesday dinner at the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion home. Officers named were C. W. Kirkland president Franklin Rizer vice president and Leslie Fultz secretary treasurer. Directors chosen include Paul Casci N W Compton Leslie Fultz Kalad Hindy Edison Hobstetter Ted Reed Jr and E F Robinson.

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Drew Webster American Legion Home C. W. Kirkland Franklin Rizer Leslie Fultz Paul Casci N. W. Compton Kalad Hindy Edison Hobstetter Ted Reed Jr E. F. Robinson The Post Max Ward Adolph Saelens James Mahokey Ed Ford Frank Will Ted Downie Robert Jacobs Wayne Swisher Fultz Kirkland Casci Chester Tannehill Roy Reuter

Homebuilders Class Plans Picnic At Local Church

The Mid deport Church of Christ Homebuilders Class met at Mr. and Mrs. William Grueser home to plan a 6:30 p m picnic with each member bringing a covered dish. A July 25 blood mobile visit to Pomeroy was announced and a fundraising project discussed.

Middleport Milton Houdas Middeport Thomas Bowen Bloodmobile Pomeroy Fred I. Gardner

Dexter man fined for driving while intoxicated

Edward Russell of Dexter appeared before Mayor Kenneth McElhinney in Middleport. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail on a driving while intoxicated charge.

Middleport Edward Russell Dexter Kenneth McElhinney

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Weddings

Local residents travel to Cincinnati for the Lynn Reesey and John Frederick Snarr wedding with a reception at the Cincinnati Women’s Club. Activities include trips by the Skinner and Farmer families, Perkins, and Rollers. Lt. James M. Roller arrives from Chanute Field for family visits as he recovers from illness.

Anthony Arthur Skinner Tom David Farmer Cincinnati Lynn Reesey John Frederick Snarr Cincinnati Women’s Club Farmer Charles Reesey Floyd Kortier Lima James Weber Orin Smith Auta Eisenwecher Marathon Shore Fla Wilmington John K. Williams Charleston W. Va Charles Kemp Columbus I. P. Day R. R. Pickens Ray Huntington Colorado Carol Bachner Pauline Zirkle Carla Sue Gilmore Janet Baker Camp Arrowhead Jackson Forrest Bachtel James M. Roller Chanute Field Ill Max Roller Jack Thomas

Inspection of Harrisonville Grange Meeting

Harrisonville grange will hold an inspection at 8 p m Thursday at the hall. Inspecting officers are Mr and Mrs C N Jones. Fifty and twenty five year certificates will be presented and a pound cake contest will take place during the meeting.

Pomeroy Harrisonville C. N. Jones

Meigs County Fair to Feature Horse Show Event

Meigs County fair runs August 16 to 20 with a grandstand horse show on August 18 led by William B. Downie of the Meigs County Riding Club. World-wide entries compete for premiums in many classes. conformation judging starts at 10 a.m. with Roy Holter as superintendent.

Meigs Fair Horse Show Meigs County Fair William B. Downie Meigs County Riding Club County Fair Board Downie Ohio Valley Horse Show Association Roy Holter

Daughters of America Install Officers in Pomeroy

Theodor us Council, Daughters of America, met Monday evening at the IOOF Hall with Marjorie Woodard, council deputy, installing Helen Miller as councilor Elizabeth Campbell as financial secretary Ethel Smith as assistant financial secretary Nettie Hayes as recording secretary Mabel Beards as assistant financial secretary Marie Hauck as treasurer and Glenora Swatzel as state council representative and trustee.

Pomeroy Marjorie Woodard Theodorus Council Daughters of America IOOF Helen Miller Elizabeth Campbell Ethel Smith Nettie Hayes Mabel Beards Marie Hauck Glenora Swatzel State Council

Return to Jobs at Toledo Scale After Strike

Most of the 265 striking workers at the Haughton Elevator Division of Toledo Scale Corp. returned to their jobs following ongoing labor actions.

Toledo Haughton Elevator Division Toledo Scale Corp

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