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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1962

Page

6

Meigs County Reports Second Half Tax Total 334880

Pomeroy real estate taxes for the last collection period reach 334880.35 dollars, up 24818.20 from the prior period. County treasurer Cl Millhone notes taxes ending December 31 1961 are due June and July. Readouts list district receipts including Bedford 17863.15 Chester 28128.16 and many others totaling delinquent taxes 4907.42 with water fees included for Rutland Racine and Syracuse villages.

Pomeroy Cl Millhone, Meigs Bedford Chester Chester-Salisbury Columbia Lebanon - Eastern Lebanon-Southern Letart Olive Orange Rutland Rutland Village Salem Salisbury Middleport Scipio Sutton Sutton - Pomeroy Racine Village Syracuse Racine

Miss Belley to Marry Mr Calvert in Youngstown Church

Carolyn Mary Belley daughter of Mr and Mrs John Belley Jr of Youngstown plans to wed Gary Ray Calvert son of Mrs Marguerite Laughlin East Liverpool and R Doward Calvert Pomeroy. The ceremony is set for September 8 at St Michael's Orthodox Church Youngstown with an afternoon reception. Calvert is a WKBN radio announcer and Belley is a secretary at Ohio Edison.

Pomeroy John Belley, Jr Youngstown Carolyn Mary Gary Ray Calvert Marguerite Laughlin East Liverpool R. Doward Calvert St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church Calvert Kent State University Wkbn Broadcasting Corp Miss Belley Youngstown University Ohio Edison Co

Women Dine Men’s Class and Plan August Picnic

Loyal Women’s Class hosted the Men’s Class at a church potluck in Middleport. Guests included Mrs. Rue Powell of Columbus and Bertha Baumgardner of Huntington. A birthday gift will be sent to Ada Lambert at Meigs General Hospital. Fundraising and rug-making plans were discussed for the church.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Rue Powell Columbus Bertha Baumgardner Huntington W.va Ada Lambert Meigs General Hospital

Party Given For Girl Miss Janice Everson Farewell

Miss Janice Everson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Everson was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Miss Marilyn Sue Stumbo with Girl Scout Troop 221 guests. Gifts were given and a salad course served. The Everson family will move to South Charleston next week. Mr Everson will become principal of South Charleston Elementary School in August. POMEROY Ohio Valley Commandry 24 annual picnic scheduled Thursday at 6 pm at Rock Springs fair grounds with Past Commander Paul Darnell in charge.

Middleport Janice Everson William Everson Marilyn Sue Stumbo Girl Scout Troop 221 Miss Everson South Charleston Everson Kgger Creek Pomeroy Ohio Valley Commandry 24 E. T Rock Springs Fairgrounds Paul Darnell Hubert Gilmore Columbus Joe Wilson Mable Russell Gallipolis Donald Crum Don, Jr del Barton W. Va O. Hindy Clifford Stumbo Diane Darrell North South Carolina Max Roller St. Marys Hospital Huntington Fred David Jackson Betty Lynn Koehler Richard Koehler Sally Schaaf R. C. Lansbury Dan Farmer Lynn Cindy Dayton David Farmer Arthur Skinner Tom Ohio University John Terrell John Christine Oak Ridge Tenn C. O. Fisher Fisher Harold Moore Mike Cathy Cincinnati Rue Powell William Bradford Bertha Baumgardner Frank Beech

Pomeroy Hosts Legion Barbecue at Rock Springs Grounds

A chicken barbecue for Drew Webster Post 39 members and families at 1 p.m. Sunday at Rock Springs fairgrounds. Games for children and adults follow the serving.

Rock Springs Fairgrounds Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion

Fair contributions and meetings wrap Portland-Ideal 4-H activities

Portland-Ideal 4-H Club votes to donate twenty percent of fair premiums to the junior fair building fund and to apply yearly dues. Members conduct outdoor cooking lessons, demonstrations on rope and freezing beans, and project work at various meetings. A July 23 cookout at Forked Run Lake featured demonstrations and judging with Patsy Price and others leading.

Portland-Ideal

Chester Band Aids exhibit prep at Meigs County Fair

Project books completed in preparation for the Chester Band Aids exhibit at the fair. Demonstrations on bandages were given and members clipped articles on first aid from newspapers.

Meigs County Fair

Five Points Star Stitchers discuss safe pin use

Paige Hoffman safety chairman outlines 12 safety points for pins needles and scissors at a Five Points Star Stitchers meeting. Mrs Geneva Nolan Meigs County extension agent commended the youth on her re-

Paige Hoffman Five Points Star Stitchers Miss Hoffman Geneva Nolan Meigs County

WCTU Devotions And Dinner At Middleport Meeting

Christian Fellowship themed devotional program held by the Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Mrs. Lillian Steiff’s home after a potluck dinner. Miss Margaret Sauer led parts of the program with readings, prayers, songs, and a guest, Mrs. Nellie Tracy. Martha McNeal attended, and Mrs. Clarence McNeal helped with the dinner.

Middleport—“Christian Fellowship Margaret Sauer Middle Women’s Christian Temperance Union Lillian Steiff Gallilee Mrs. Steiff St. Marys Tracy Martha McNeal

Carpenter By WESTINA CRABTREE

Westina Crabtree reports on MYF meeting at Temple with Janet Massey and new member Gary Moser. The piece lists attendees and other visits including a funeral party from Chillicothe Columbus Athens and multiple towns. It notes weddings and family visits, with several households hosting guests.

Carpenter Temple Myf Janet Massey Gary Mosier Michael Brenda Mary Walter Jordan John Myers Judy Seel Arthur Crabtree Marie Seel Mary Starkey Everett Starkey James Starkey Forrest Harper Chillicothe Eldon Starkey John Margery Tucker Cecil Jewell Wilbur Rupe Paul Harris Joy Wiseman Mary McComas Columbus Donald Jones Donnie Nelsonville Leland Moore Canton Norman Saylor Dave Kenney New Marshfield Lloyd McComas Little Hocking Lawrence Walker W. I. Swett Augusta Swett Lee McComas Middleport Jess Cuckler Paul Cuckler Bernard Cuckler Lawrence Bowen Ralph Woodrum Guy Morrison Roscoe Martin William Runyon Denzel Jones A. P. Rupe James Ewing Bus Rickard Athens School Lot Cemetery Howard Hein Ruth Camden Mich Marilyn Perry Home J. M. Jewell Reynolds and Son William Combs Corley Combs Smiths Manford Smith Lancaster

England Scene Of James Crary Wedding

Miss Susan James daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald L James of Abingdon England married Airman John Mart Crary son of Mr and Mrs Reed B Crary Long Bottom. The ceremony May 5 at Steventon Parish Church read by Rev G Westerdale Bowker.

Pomeroy Steventon Abingdon England Susan James Ronald L. James John Mart Crary Reed B. Crary Long Bottom G. Westerdale Bowker Valerie Barber

Auxiliary Officers Named For Racine Post

The Racine Post 602 American Legion ladies auxiliary listed officers for 1962 63 led by President Mrs Virgil Walker and first vice president Mrs Eugene Holter. Committees include child welfare civil defense community service poppy legislative rehabilitation and more. A picnic at Racine Park was set for Aug 28 at 6 30 p m after the meeting.

Racine Park Walker June Neigler Girls State Capital University

Death notices and relocations from Zaleski area

News from Zaleski includes Nora Knowlton's death at a Zanesville rest home and Clarence Peters obituary in London. Numerous relatives from Zaleski, Columbus, Chillicothe and nearby towns are named as visiting, traveling or contacting family. Funeral arrangements and family connections are listed among local residents and former teachers.

James McKibben Daniel Bessie Holdren Peters Zaleski London Cleire James Tyler James Charles Francisco Charles James Rebecca Columbus Noel James Jessie Rhulman James Hamden Everett McKibben Arthur McKibben Linda Terry Rex Lannie Bolihan William Medert Chillicothe John

Meigs General Hospital Notes Update

The Meigs General Hospital notes list admitted patients Dewey Cochran Paul Hill Roger Hill Charles Withee William Bartels Maude Tewksbury and Josephine Hawk among others and name dismissals including Mrs Harold Norton and Dewey Cochran. Salvation Army reps Glenna Rummel and Sally Landers visited Berlin New Hampshire for a two week stay.

Dewey Cochran Marietta Larry Edward Cummins Letart Paul Hill Roger Hill Charles Withee Pomeroy William Bartels Josephine Hawk Long Bottom Maude Tewksbury Middleport

Domestic Arts To Highlight 99th Meigs County Fair

Miss Jes sie Saunders and Miss Ada Hoskins will supervise the domestic arts division with judging August 15 using OSU Extension score cards. Entries due August 9 with premiums for top winners. Exhibits limited to Meigs and adjoining Ohio counties. numerous classes across garments crafts textiles and household linens. Mr. and Mrs. C B Weise returned from Lock Haven Pa visit.

Middleport Jessie Saunders Ada Hoskins Meigs County F. H. Johnston Ohio State University Agricultural College Extension Service Meigs Ohio

Women’s Guild Meeting At Federated Church Nominating Committee Named

The Women’s Guild met at the Federated Church and named Pomeroy members Mrs. Pearl Mora Mrs. Phil Meinhart and Mrs. Thomas Young to the nominating committee. Miss Elizabeth Fick led the devotional with singing by Mrs. Marvin Burt and Mrs. Don Thomas. The program featured two skits with Mrs. Dale Smith as narrator and roles by Mrs. Mora Mrs. Charles Spencer and Mrs. Young.

Marvin Burt Don Thomas Young Dale Smith Pearl Mora Charles Spencer Church Women of Ohio First Christian Church Athens Church Waldo J. Bartels Happy Harvesters

Middleport Personalities Visit Kin and Friends

Middleport residents and relatives from Gallipolis Columbus Huntington and Cincinnati dropped by for visits. The column notes multiple family gatherings including Mrs. Hubert Gilmore and relatives at Mid dleport and the Rollers in Huntington. POMEROY club plans repair and cleanup of the Sew-Rite Sewing Club house with a handkerchief shower and door prize.

Pool Remains Closed In Middleport

Middleport pool will stay shut for another week after a chlorination pump stopped working. The damaged pumps are being repaired and expected to be installed by Thursday. Swim lessons halted Monday will resume once the pool reopens, with instructor Larry L Wiley set to announce the new date.

Middleport Larry L. Wiley

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Mr. Calvert Portland-Ideal Club David Dean Wooten Carpenter Boys Club Merry Lassies Jennifer Crew Kitty Persinger Mary Sue Handley Yvonne Beal Leta Goodwin Janet Mees Linda Beal Pers Dan Smith Eugene Ervin Columbia Make-It Club Toni Pettit Sharon Cox Patty Hanning Carolyn Sue Greenlees Salem Center Johnny Pope Larry Montgomery Terry Miller Paula O'Dell Grange Hall Patty Gaul Debbie Woods Patty Koblentz Nancy Karr Patti Bahr WCTU Westina Crabtree Crary Janet Townsend Margaret Osvold Tommy Osvold Tommy Margaret R. K. Osvold Air Force Randall Bidolph Harwell United States Newbury Paris France John Crary Racine Post Harold Norton Lawrence Hysell Althee Wickline Bessie Feiselstein Crella McHaffie Pomeroy Personals Glenna Rummel Sally Landers Salvation Army Berlin N. H Eddie Hartung Kenneth Mesa Verde Park Grand Canyon Monument Valley Rocky Mountain National Park Grand Teton National Park Yellowstone National Park Black Hills Park Ry Fiest Mr. Hartung Hobart Ind Richard van Meter Charles Radford Walter Baer Wallace Bradford Meigs County Fair Board Knox County Mt. Vernon C. B. Weise Lock Haven Women’s Guild Member Federal Reserve System THE Farmer’s Bank and Savings CO Pomeroy, Ohio Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Eagles Club Eagles B. H. Sanborn
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