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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1963
Page
5
The 100th Meigs County Fair hosts a grandstand horse show at 1 p.m. August 14 with 10 classes including 4-H horsemanship and pony divisions. No membership tickets needed. cash premiums and rosettes awarded, each lead-in pony gets a trophy. William B. Downie chairs the event.
Pear Chapel Church in Pomeroy asks for clothing donations after a fire left Arlie Markins and his family homeless. The request lists specific sizes for four children and adults and provides contact names and Albany addresses for drop off or calls.
Notices from Meigs Memorial Hospital list newborns and admissions. New parents Mr and Mrs James Ohlinger announce a son Clifton in Clifton W Va. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Napper welcome a son in Pomeroy. Admissions include Roger Brewer and Delbert Lawson of Portland Alba Sinclair Shade Mrs Napper of Pomeroy Aurelia Bing Pomeroy Lona Roecher Chester Mrs Ohlinger Clifton Mary Me Cumber Pomery and Alice Russell Middleport.
The American Leaders Lucky Star 4H Club met at Randolphs home in POINT PLEASANT with Brenda McDaniel reporting twelve members attended county camp. A committee was formed for a Mason County Fair educational exhibit. A August cookout is planned at George and Betsy Fowlers.
Middleport Airman Third Class William D. Grueser has finished the Air Force technical training course for weapons mechanics at Lowry AFB Colorado. He will be reassigned to a permanent base in a new technical specialty. Grueser, a graduate of Middleport High School, entered the Air Force in December 1962 and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Grueser of 460 Grant Street. In other items, Ruth Euler and others attended a Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority planning meeting in Jackson, and Jane Gilkey left for Denver to visit relatives.
The Rutland Friendly Gardeners held their annual family picnic in Middleport at New Haven Park on Wednesday night. Attendees included numerous named members and their families such as Carl Morris Jim Nelson Fred Williamson Joe Bolin Vernon Weber Dana Williams Linda Williams Harold Sauer and Don Harrison among others.
Lifesaving and beginning swimming sessions open this Saturday at the Middleport pool. Registration runs 9:30 to 11 a.m. Junior lifesaving requires age 12 or seventh grade, senior lifesaving age 16 or high school junior. Two classes for beginners. instructor is Mrs. Larry Wiley.
Meigs General notes discharge for Juanita Wamsley and lists Anna Perry Albany and Ethel Blackwood Albany as noted.
Mr and Mrs George R Sisson announce the birth of a son George Brent at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis on Tuesday Grandparents are Wyatt Radford and Joseph Sisson of Pomeroy and great grandparents Harry Canterbury Roy Seyfried and George Sisson Sr all of Pomeroy The Sissons also have a son Ricky aged eight
The Pomeroy Band Boosters Association will sponsor a high school dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the junior high auditorium. The Jays will provide music for dancing.
Tugboat and barge movements across Gallipolis Greenup and Winfield monitored with readings on rollers and crest heights. Numerous boats listed with up and down tonnage and times at locks 15 to 34 and Greenup locks as dam levels hold steady or rise.
The Federated Church hosted a Women s Guild meeting featuring the play A Stewardship Census Taker. Cast included Mrs Ben Neutzling Mrs Leonard Jewell Mrs I B Weed and Mrs Louis.
Dr and Mrs Lester L Roush hosted a dinner Wednesday evening at Whispering Pines Farm on the Bashan Stiversville Road. Guests included teachers from the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus and former school employee Mrs Ruth Rice.
Seven teens from Troop 259 sponsored by the 3664th Ordnance Company attended Boy Scout Camp Arrowhead near Ona last week. Attendees include Johnny Hyer Ellis Conley Bill Dickson Douglas Wolf David Critchfield Frederick Wilson Ronald Derrick Alan Fisher Scottie Icard David Snowden Stephen Wilson Michael Hall Ronnie Roush David Simmons Walter Fisher and Richard Wilson with Gary Conley as acting Scoutmasters.
Middleport native Airman third class Pete Werner, stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, re-enlists for eight months marking nearly two years in service. He was elected secretary of the Clark Aqua Falcons Scuba and Skindiving Club which emphasizes safe diving and may confer national accreditation for trainees.
Mark Tannehill captured the senior division in the Middleport community park table tennis tourney by defeating John Curd of Pomeroy. He will receive the trophy next week with special recognition planned for all division winners if tournaments are held this summer at the park.
Mrs. A A Dillard shares her garden bloom with Meigs General Hospital patients Miss Frieda Faehnle and Miss Mary Park. Two tall black container arrangements brightened the gardenias and corridors, showcasing gracious community generosity.
Notice announces Clar ence KB Weise of Middleport Ohio appointed executor of the estate of May Bye Weise deceased Meigs County Ohio. Court sets inventory and hearing with appraisement on August 1948. Judge F H O'Brien Meigs County Probate Court.
Sealed proposals due July 29 1963 by 2 00 P M EST for sale and removal of eight frame buildings and two storage houses on Richland Ave N1 and nearby cottages across bridge No 360 All structures sell as is and as one unit Inspections available July 19 29 by contacting Purchasing Agent Bond required Bid rejection rights reserved Ohio University W H Herbert Purchasing Agent
Meigs County Meigs Fair hosts annual flower show under centennial Time Honored Meigs theme. Mrs Paul Baer returns as superintendent with assistants Mrs Purley Karr and Mrs Wyatt Chadwell. Six divisions include artistic arrangements and horticulture with amateur entries due August 8 and judging August 14.
A Loyal Women's Class and Loyal Men's Class members gathered Thursday night at the Middleport Church of Christ for a buffet supper. Pastel floral centerpieces graced tables as Rev. Fred I. Gardner offered the prayer. Attendees included Oscar Roush Ernest Lallance Gardner De Wees Homer Jones and many others. Mrs Lambert celebrated a birthday anniversary.
In Pomeroy Mayor Charles Legar handled three cases. Everett Caldwell forfeited a $150 bond for driving while intoxicated. J. C. Frost forfeited a $75 bond for destruction of property on W Main St. Richard K. Jeffers was fined $5 plus costs for driving without assured clear distance ahead.
The 40th annual reunion will be held at the Holliday school grounds on August 4. Mrs Colleen Dougan serves as secretary.
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