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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1954
Page
6
Middleport is reporting the final six weeks honor roll for the senior class and underclassmen. Honors went to 38 girls and 19 boys with a B average and attendance criteria met. Names span seniors to eighth grade, with staff roles for the school paper Activity and multiple student editors, reporters, and artists.
Dancers from Middleport and nearby towns help present the Future Stars revue at Gallipolis by Andrew Paviish Dance Studio. The show travels to Middleport High School auditorium Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. Fifty boys and girls perform in ballets tap and baton twirling numbers with Rae Ann Mills, Judith Jacobs, Diana Capehart, Charlesanna Hess, John Strickland and Jack Bacon in multiple acts.
Four traffic cases heard by Mayor Sidney T. Russell include Lawrence Yeanger 25 Cheshire ordered $5 and costs for using at an intersection Paul Ainsley 18 Cheshire fined $5 and costs for increasing speed while being overtaken Charles Payne Middleport $5 and costs for allowing an unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle Robert Wod Racine $5 and costs for driving left of center
Mr and Mrs Low ell Glassburn and Mr and Mrs Lester Glassburn of Gallipolis were guests of Mrs Nellie Topping. Rom Markin of Trenton visited Mrs A M Payne. Hanson Bower and Harold Smith of Greenfield spent a day with the Shoemakers. Ian McBride moved to Harrisburg. Bidwell Porter alumni dinner and dance had new officers Loren Neal president Eugene Stevens vice president Mildred Duffy secretary Esther Powell treasurer. Bidwell Methodist Sunday school plans Children Day program. Cecil Lee of Ohio State University visited parents Mr and Mrs Chester Lee. Frances Lee.
Local Youth Fellowship officers gathered for a cabinet meeting at Dorothy Wrights home. The Kanauga grade school held a picnic on the last day of school Monday followed by a hillside hike for the children.
The United States produced 14.7 million tons of steel for the automobile sector in 1953, reflecting strong industrial demand and growth in vehicle manufacturing.
The Kingdom Bulldogger Class of Rocksprings Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday with Rev R M Grove in charge. Janet Jeffers Mrs Gene Jeffers Mrs Gordon Atkins and Alfred Lindsay will participate as pins are presented to all students.
The Meigs County Jaycees-ettes will gather at 8 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Nancy Henne on Brownell Ave Middleport. Mrs Margaret Follrod is secretary and announced the meeting today.
EUB Holds Family Night at the Carmel EFUB Church home of Eva Sadie and Walter Archer. Rural Life guided the worship led by youths with Barbara Roush as song leader and readings by Dorothy Circle Donna Sue Linda Circle Karen Holter and Marilyn Roush. A musical selection was performed by Donna Circle Barbara Roush and Marilyn Roush. Robert Smith gave the benediction and Donna Circle led a Bible quiz. Refreshments followed for 52 members and guests.
Mrs. Thomas J. Spurlock presented her piano students in a Columbia School Auditorium recital. The program featured piano solos and duets along with violin vocal and accordion numbers. Participants included Rebecca Dye Theresa Jon Marion Wells Kenneth Crabtree Linda Cheadle Kathryn Mann Charlotte Nelson Danny Halliday Yvonne Swett Victor Wells Beulah McLaughlin Dale Harvey Rose Greenlees Carol Burke Sydney Townsend Sandra Poeton Billy Grim Larry Stansbury Joy Selby Dee Lindsay Janet Grim Johnny Swearinger and guest speakers Mary Suzanne Dee Loretta Price.
Gallia County 4-H clubs held demonstrations and planned events across multiple meetings. Members from Happy-Go-Lucky, Swan Creek Cygnets, Little Ryger Valley, Vinton Chat and Chew, Kyger Happy Workers, Perry Jolly Workers and others participated in hair styling, sewing, salads, sandwiches, and summer drinks. Ice cream socials were scheduled for July 16 and June 12, with various committees named for freezer and lights. New members joined, programs featured readings and songs, and meetings noted upcoming dates and refreshment duties.
The Alumni Banquet of Rio Grande College will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday with Gwenzilla Rosser Runyon, class of 1926, serving as toastmaster.
Mr and Mrs J M Thornton attended naval Memorial Day observances in Columbus near the state office building. Flowers formed an anchor and crosses were set in the river while each deceased serviceman was named. Their son Lt Commander Maurice John Thornton, born in Columbus and a World War II hero, died 11 years ago on July 15 during a routine California flight.
The Retired Teachers Association will hold a Sunday picnic at Everett Tracy’s home on June 6 with a 1 p.m. potluck dinner and a program. Mrs. Nellie Tracy, president, urged all members to bring a guest and achieve 100 percent attendance.
Pomeroy Bend Grange will meet Wednesday evening at the D A W Home on Butternut Ave with Rocksprings Grange members attending and furnishing the program for the evening. L Heaton Pomeroy master announced.
A cascade of regional visitors appears in a Columbus and surrounding area social note. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Guinther of Cincinnati with sons George and Philip, Miss Charlotte Knight from Columbia Missouri, Mrs. Faye Eynon of Columbus, and Hallie Knopp of Dayton. The piece lists numerous weekend and Sunday visits to relatives in Pomeroy, Parkersburg, and nearby towns, with hospital and recital mentions and several student and family movements across Ohio and West Virginia.
Leo A. Baron longtime auto industry executive linked with Peerless Motor Car Co and Stutz Motor Car Co died Monday in Cleveland. He previously guided operations in Indianapolis and remained a noted figure in early American auto manufacturing.
Swen Emil Swanbeck a Case Institute of Technology associate professor emeritus of foreign languages died yesterday in De Land Florida at age 90 He taught at the Cleveland campus for many years and was remembered for his scholarly work and teaching career.
Salisbury Consolidated School closed its term with a student picnic for 20 children and about 100 parents followed by an eighth grade trip to Huntington West Virginia. Activities included sack races, running races, softball, and a father son tie. The commencement address was delivered by Rev. Robert E Janter. The program featured vocal and choral performances and diplomas awarded to 18 graduates.
A flurry of weekend visitors from Martinsville Charleston and Beckley greet Mason residents. Dance recital at Middleport High School features local students. May devotions at St Josephs and Ascension Thursday activities noted. Garden Club meeting reports on state event with a large attendee list and upcoming picnic plans.
Miss Nancy Davis returns to Washington D C after visiting her parents in Centennial. Other locals on vacation from Washington include Ellis Chalfant Marilea Swiger and Ruth Smith. Henry Parrish stays with his son near Cincinnati. Odessa Shallenberger leaves for West Virginia. Mr and Mrs John Auld and Mr and Mrs J C Andrews visited Centennial last week and Andrews sisters are Auld sisters. Dennis Creeger former resident now in Indiana. -Paul Hawkins
The Third Air Force in Britain is the permanent administration and jet aircraft unit under Gen. William Turner’s area command. Many airmen rotate after three years, while others return to old bases, amid ongoing British American tensions balanced by cooperation. The alliance is crucial as Britain’s air fields would launch atom bombers in any future war.
Residents from Racine and surrounding towns visited kin and friends including families from Alliance Columbus East Liverpool and Syracuse. Highlights include alumni banquet attendees and extended weekend gatherings with Mrs Lavinia Simpson and Mrs Sibyl Miles among others.
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