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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

8

Sue Circle Selected Meigs County Dairy Princess

Sue Circle of Racine daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Circle was chosen Meigs County dairy princess at the 4 H officers and advisers conference held at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium She will compete in the state contest in Columbus June 22 23 Judges were WSAZ TV’s John Heiskell and district extension supervisor L A Best Other entrants were Janet Caldwell and Lola Ziegler 4 H club officers were trained by Ruth Ebersbach and others and several 1961 honor clubs were praised for meeting standards

Pomeroy Sue Circle Douglas Circle Racine Meigs County Pomeroy Junior High Southern High School Miss Circle Future Homemakers of America Columbus John Heiskell Wsaz-Tv Huntington W. Va L. A. Best Janet Caldwell Lola Ziegler James Sheets Sharon Jewell 4H Club Council Ruth Ebersbach Larry Ritchie Freddie Houdashelt Russ Priddy Dick Sterrett Geneva H. Nolan S. P Bruny Ohio Best Bruny Alfred Mixed Clovers Bedford Lucky Clovers Portland Ideal Club Riverview Club Salem Center Girls Club

Birthday notes and visits in Rio Grande and Middleport

Ernest Blazer celebrated a family birthday dinner hosted by his wife with guests including Jack Frost and Kay Harris Blazer and others from Cedarville Columbus and Porter. Memorial services were held in Lincoln Ridge and baptisms at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church. A marriage license was issued to Larry H. Carson and Patricia J. Young.

Rio Grande Ernest Blazer Jack Frost Kay Harris Blazer John Blazer Cedarville Arthur Blazer Porter Middleport Paul Gregory Sanborn James Sanborn Howard Ruppelt First United Presbyterian Church Larry H. Carson Patricia J. Young Rutland

Middleport Woman To Be Director Of Music

Mrs Edward Johnson, organ and piano instructor, will be certified as director of music in the Methodist Church at special ceremonies June 6 at the Lakeside Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches. Bishop Hazen G. Werner will preside.

Middleport Edward Johnson Methodist Church Lakeside Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches Hazen G. Werner August Whitmore John Koontz Johnson Lakeside Heath Methodist Church United Methodist Church Pomeroy Raymon Konkright Heath Church Melvin Alkire The United Church Fred Schroath Bridgeport W Va West Virginia University Clyde English Morgantown W.va Oliver Manning Bethany National Fellowship of Methodist Musicians American Guild of Organists the Hymn Society

Pomeroy Squad Responds To Three Emergency Calls

Within 40 minutes Thursday afternoon the Pomeroy Emergency Squad handled three calls. Custodian Jay Myers fell from a ladder at Pomeroy Junior High, suffering a fractured right leg and other injuries and was sent to Meigs General Hospital. James Yeanger became ill at Shamrock Inn and was returned to Meigs General Hospital. Mrs. Daisy Thomas fell ill at her home near Pomeroy and was transported to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School Jay Myers Myers Meigs General Hospital Shamrock Inn James Yeanger Yeanger Daisy Thomas Holzer Gallipolis

Darw in By Mrs Earl Cowen Burlingham Darwin

The report covers social visits including the Rev and Mrs Earl Cowen hosting dinner with Mrs Cowens sister and in laws. Additional callers include the Hanings Hodge Fort Dixon Steinmetz Blackwell and Haning families. Keith Bolin and Sarah Woodyard wed recently with double ring ceremony. Nearby notices mention vacation bible school and church activities.

Burlingham - Darwin Earl Cowen Dana Haning Burlingham Keith Bolin Sarah Woodyard Bradley Jim Smith Darwin Isaac Smith Mason Arthur Smith New Haven

Local families spend weekend visiting in Ohio and West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Frank Osler and children of Bremen spent a day with Mr and Mrs Donald Metheney. Weekend guests included Bert Smith of Columbus and George Carroll of Jackson. Penny Lou Caton returned home after a week with Mrs Robert Smith in Columbus. Mrs Anne Edmundson stayed with her daughter in Albany.

Cameron Lee Johnston Middleport Eugene Johnston Penny Lou Caton Robert Smith Columbus Anne Edmundson Darrell Hanning Albany Dallas Young Robin Jackie Welch W. Va Sue Jenks Keaven Hardsock Vinton J. C. Johnson Sr George Johnston Burton Raymond Hoffman Donald Metheney Virgil Lizzie Caton Circleville Richard Spires Vera Russell Boston Mass P. K. Russell Paula Kay Russell Miss Russell Vince Raub Gary Powell Robert Baird Corning Henry Clatworthy Wendell Gerlach Susan Mike Steve Dwight Wallace Roth Zahn South Charleston David Entsminger

Meigs County Land Transfers and Local Notices

Meigs County transfers list several property deeds including Susie M. Thomas to Nina M Lewis and Mildred T Beeson in Middleport and 1.9 acres in Chester from Frank and Daisy Gaul to Eldon and Evelyn Gaul. Also transfers in Sutton and Olive Townships with multiple grantees and acreages. Pomeroy Theodorus Council annual inspection set for 7:50 p.m. Monday at IOOF Hall. officers and team wear white and bring snacks. Harrisonville Alumni banquet Saturday at 7 p.m. in the high school gym with dancing to Jack Sickles band.

Susie M. Thomas Nina Michael Lewis Mildred T. Beeson Middleport Frank Gaul Daisy Gaul Eldon Gaul Evelyn Gaul Chester Charles H. Theiss Bonnie F. Theiss Blythe Theiss Nina Theiss Sutton Township Edna Louis Beal Collins Donald Collins Ada Mar Beal Ridenour William Ridenour Edward Swycks Goldie Beal Sycks Bedford Township Pomeroy Theodorus Council, Daughters of America IOOF Harrisonville Jack Sickles

Miss Huffman Weds Donald Smith in Ronceverte

Miss Margaret Linda Huffman of Ronceverte and Donald Elwyn Smith of Hartford wed at Trinity Methodist Church in Ronceverte at 7:30 pm Tuesday. The ceremony featured traditional music, a lace gown, and a reception at Fellowship Hall. The couple will live in Hartford West Virginia.

Pomeroy Trinity Methodist Church Ronceverte W. Va Margaret Linda Huffman Charles Edgar Huffman Donald Elwyn Smith Donald A. Smith Stephan Mary Edgar Huffman Krispin Clifford Norfolk R. Ray Wilson Mason

Bible School Ends With Evening Program

POMEROY Letart Falls Bible school closes with a program at 8 tonight in the Letart Falls Elementary School. Certificates will be presented and class work showcased. Rev. Pearl Caste directs the staff. assistants include Mrs. John Fisher Mrs. Dale Hill and others.

Ice Cream Social at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall

An ice cream social will be held at the Hemlock Grove Grange Hall tonight starting at 5 p.m. and continuing until dark.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grove Grange Hall

Meigs County Farmers Vote On Turkey Growers Referendum

Meigs County farmers will vote on the national turkey marketing order referendum by secret ballot from June 18 to 22. Producers may vote in person or by mail, with approval required by at least two thirds of the producers.

Meigs County Turkey Growers Pomeroy Wayne Chase Turkey ASC Secretary of Agriculture ASCS Chase

Middleport Memorial Day social notes and travel

Local readers share Memorial Day visits and family gatherings across towns. Vera Russell visits Boston relatives. many families hosted guests from Corning to Columbus and Akron. Darrell Bechtle heads to Charlotte for heavy equipment training. several graduates attend ceremonies and anniversary observances. Pomeroy East ern Star meets. turkey referendum details outline voting rules and certification deadlines.

Legion Observes Memorial Day Across Middleport Area

Feeney Bennett Post 128 of the American Legion conducts Memorial Day rites with a firing squad salute at the Middleport levee and surrounding cemeteries. Sam Clark leads the squad with Gordon Wolfe Edward Spencer and Paul Thomas as color guard. Richard Pickens serves as chaplain. Middleport High School students David Wiley and Robert Scholl act as buglers. A dinner followed at the Martin Restaurant.

Middleport Feeney- Bennett Post American Legion Middleport Levee Sam Clark Gordon Wolfe Edward Spencer Paul Thomas Richard Pickens David Wiley Robert Scholl Middleport High School

Ordered To Court Pomeroy A Fire Marshall Dereliction

A charge of failing to comply with an order from a fire marshal has been filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Sanford Wolfenberger.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Sanford Wolfenberger

Trespassing Fine in Meigs County Court

Everett Caldwell was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Meigs County Court by Judge Emmet W Peoples for trespassing. The fine was suspended.

Pomeroy Everett Caldwell Meigs County Emmet W. Peoples

Middleport Swim Program Opens With Life Saving Courses

A wide ranged summer swim program in Middleport begins at 9 am Monday. Mary Carolyn Wiley, the pool's swimming instructor, announces junior life saving courses for 12 year olds or seventh graders and senior courses for 15 year olds or eleventh graders.

Middleport Mary Carolyn Wiley

Syracuse Vacation Bible School Opens Monday

The Syracuse daily vacation Bible school begins Monday at Syracuse Elementary School. Participating churches First United Presbyterian United Brethren and Methodist invite all children aged four to fourteen. Rev. Glenn Bates named dean. Classes run weekdays 9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Harrisonville Syracuse First United Presbyterian The United Brethren Methodist Glenn Bates

Weigs General Hospital Admit and Discharge Notes

Admitted patients include Bessie Stanley and William Bartels of Pomeroy James R Ritter of Reedsville Mrs Virginia Boggs of Mason WV Dismissals include Virginia Boggs and David Spurlock.

Weigs General Hospital Bessie Stanley William Bartels Pomeroy James R. Ritter Reedsville Virginia Boggs Mason W.va Virginia Boggs and David Spurlock

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