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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
12
The annual Middleport community wide vacation Bible school begins Monday at 9 a.m. in the Central building with advance registration by ministers and chairmen. Teachers and superintendents from nursery to teen departments are listed, with classes held weekdays 9 to 11:30 a.m. for two weeks.
POMEROY begins Sunday with summer worship at St Pauls Lutheran Church starting 8 am with an 10 45 am service and 9 30 am Sunday school. St Johns Lutheran Church follows a 9 am service and 10 am Sunday school during the season to free members for afternoon recreation.
Weekend guests included Tom Curtis of Norfolk Virginia and the Curtis family from Columbus. Virginia Thompson of Miami Fla visited the Winget home for two weeks. Memorial Day and alumni events brought Ruth Cross, Mary Philson, and other relatives together in Cincinnati. Additional visits came from Kate Ellis Lockport and Anna, Mildred and Dale Roush.
Carroll H. White 21 and Joyce M. Parsons 18, both of Racine Route 2, obtained a marriage license.
The Bahama Islands average yearly temperature is reported at 76 degrees, indicating the typical climate level for the region across the year. The figure reflects standard conditions used in historical weather summaries.
Miss Jane Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Dayton Parsons of Rutland wed David Wiseman son of Mr and Mrs Roy Wiseman of Harrisonville in a May 28 ceremony at the Athens Church of God. The Rev Claude Sandlin officiated at 2 p.m. Joy Wiseman sister of the groom served as maid of honor with Roy Wiseman as best man. The bride wore a silk taffeta gown and the couple now reside in an apartment at the Wiseman home in Harrisonville.
Mrs. Jack Stutler celebrated a birthday with her husband twin brother and his wife in attendance. Neva Sanbury of Columbus visited friends Sunday. The North Gallia Alumni banquet drew 163 at the high school. Columbus visitors Cardwell and Powers families stayed with the Comers. Sue Scarberry from Glenwood, W. Va., spent several days with Worthy Cremeans and family.
Laura P. Krebs was granted a divorce from Charles O. Krebs in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for gross neglect of duty. The plaintiff also received custody of one minor child.
Judge Emmet W. Peoples reports six individuals paid fines or money into the Meigs County Court. George D. Stobart and Marvin Bennett paid 68 dollars each for intoxication and disturbing the peace. Opal F. Duvall paid 20 dollars for speeding. Leroy Watson was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. James Alfred Will paid 50 dollars and costs for assault and battery with the fine suspended. Emmett Welch paid 50 dollars and costs for intoxication with the fine suspended.
Middleport First Baptist Church hosts Lads and Dads Night at Meigs County fair grounds with 27 men, sons, and guests. David Darst Jr chairs refreshments assisted by Willis Anthony. Harold Hubbard Jr leads recreation. Rev. Donald Boone gives the evening prayer.
Mr and Mrs Millard Van Meter announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Carolyn Van Meter to Charles A Theiss. An open church wedding is planned for June 10 at 7 30 p m at the Syracuse Methodist Church with a 7 p m nuptial music program and an open reception to follow.
Bermuda hop set for Saturday evening from 8 to 11 30 with proceeds to Middleport Little League. Music by the Jays Kenny Hysell and Leon Jordan.
A children's day program will be presented at 7 30 p m Sunday at the Middleport Church of Christ Directed by Mrs Lionel Boggs and Mrs Dale Hysell Final rehearsal is scheduled for 1 p m Saturday at the church.
Canada remains the leading buyer of U.S. goods with Japan following as the second largest market. The ranking highlights strong trade ties and steady demand across sectors.
Gordon Guthrie showcased eight by five foot harbor scene painting at the Middleport High School alumni banquet with beachcomber decor. ANN Howell led the decorating committee as Holm es and Essex sent congratulatory messages. Weather cuts holiday plans. pool open day attendance low. a park dance was cancelled. Police praise safe driving. minor injuries noted from a fall by Larry Hannigan. Scout trips being planned plus multiple short outings. Local residents describe weekend camping along Campaign Creek and garden work by Gene Grate planting Calipso petunias.
Middleport Garden Club president Mrs Garen Stansbury said members will attend a workshop at Kgger Elementary School Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Cheshire Garden Club led by Mrs Ara Swisher and Wayside Club led by Mrs Harley Roush sponsor the open meeting with demonstrator Mrs James Jackson of Ewington.
Rutland High School ninth grade registration will be held Tuesday at the office of George M. Dallas executive head of Northwestern Local School District from 8 30 to 11 30 a m Parents may accompany their children for guidance or questions Dallas office is in Rutland Elementary School
Middleport's Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a rummage sale in the Warner-Davis building on Second Street in Pomeroy. Proceeds aid a needy local family. clothing donations may be dropped at the Warner-Davis building.
The Rev. Eugene Brown of the United Methodist Church will attend the Ohio annual Methodist Conference from June 6 to 11 at Lakeside.
Middleport residents and visitors are noted for holiday gatherings. Mayor Kenneth McElhinney travels to Logan after the death of Wil Fred Struble, with funeral services held midweek. The McElhinneys plan to return Friday evening as Pete and Grace Hess host guests in Columbus. Travel and family moves are listed for multiple locals including Sarasota, Fort Meyer, and Fort Bragg, with visits among relatives in Vienna West Virginia and Corning.
In MIDDLEPORT Ohio an elderly Cheshire Route 2 couple Ed ward Little 71 and Nellie Little 61 escaped serious injuries when they leapt from their porch as a car out of control struck the porch. George D. Lowery 32 of Middleport lost control and was arrested for driving while intoxicated after the 7 20 pm Thursday crash that damaged the car porch and telephone pole.
Rutland High School class of 1941 held its twentieth reunion at the alumni banquet and dance. Of 28 members, twelve attended. two deceased are Mabel Russell Zak and Lawrence Baker, plus Hobart Nelson who died in World War II. Attendees include Helen Locke Atkins Betty Dunfee Biggs Maxine Ogdin Griffith Kathleen Donahue Fink Glenna Clark Griffith Cecil Hewitt Mary Kathryn Davis Holter Don Morgan Dorothy Malden Nicholson Dorothy Wise Rathburn Donald Shrader and Lawrence Snowden.
Representatives from Middleport and Syracuse First United Presbyterian Churches will attend the Scioto Presbytery meeting in Sardonia on Tuesday. Delegates include Middleport’s Mrs. E O Tewksbury and alternate Mrs. James Harley, while Syracuse is represented by Mrs. Beatrice Blake with alternates Miss Frankie Mumaw Mrs. Don Cottrill Mrs. Rachel McBride and Mrs. Mayme Holmes. The Rev. Howard Ruppert will accompany the group.
Syracuse Firemen's Auxiliary met with Carrie Sinclair presiding as vice president. Jitney supper proceeds totaled 67 dollars as hostesses Susie Woods and Opal Lipscomb served refreshments to Eleanor Bohram Edith Hood Marie Rizer Clara Lavender Eileen Clark Mildred Pierce Bonnie Hubbard Mary Hubbard Helen Hubbard Phyllis Hendrix Carrie Sinclair Betty Theiss Mabel Pickens and guests Tony Pierce and Sam Pickens.
Pomeroy May totals for Evelyn Locke, Meigs County clerk of courts, show receipts of 905.10 with 579 titles issued, 231 lien notations, 129 memorandums, 112 lien cancellations, 240 applications and affidavits, and three certified copies. County share 691.05, state share 214.05.
Local selective service officials announced that four Meigs County men will take pre induction physical examinations for entrance into the armed forces at Fort Hayes on June 12. Scheduled are James Custer of Middleport Danny Griffith of Pomeroy Claude Reitmire of Pomeroy and Sheridan Pierce of Long Bottom.
Mr and Mrs Richard D Fink of Cheshire Route 2 announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Judy Ann Fink to Lionel Gilmore son of Mr and Mrs Millard Gilmore of Cheshire Route 1 The wedding is set for June 1 at the bride elects parents home.
The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church trustees schedule sessions at 7 30 p m Monday in the pastor's study and again Wednesday evening at the same hour at the church for ongoing planning and governance.
Wildwood Garden Club elected officers for the coming year at Mrs John Idle’s home with Mrs Edison Hollon as secretary and Mrs Dwight Milhoan as treasurer. New president Mrs David Nease and other officers were announced after devotional led by Mrs Kenneth Harris.
Bible School benefiting St. Pauls and St. Johns Lutheran Churches seeks ride offers for June 12 to 23 at the former church. Open house on the final day, sessions 9 to 11 30 a m, for ages 3 through eighth grade. Contact St. Pauls office WY 2 5170.
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