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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1958

Page

3

Glouster High awards scholarships to many students

Cady presided at Glouster High School as scholarship prizes were awarded to numerous pupils across subjects from biology to Latin and English. Honors included district state scholarship tests and Future Teachers of America awards while teachers distributed safety, driver training, and attendance recognitions.

Cady Glouster F. A. Cady Glouster High School Douglas Juniper James Yerian Karla Hambel Patty Harrison Janet Hooper Judy Kennard Curtis Kittle Michael Mudrie Montie Hook Larry G. Colbert Ralph Phillips Terry Collins Kenneth Conaway Terry Covella Carol Nott Patrick Ferry Crystal Andrews Helen Kittle Sharon McManaway Grace Mesaros Bookkeep Ing. Rose Sikorski Ohio Kathryn Norris Denny Cunningham Cheryl Spencer Connie Ahle Charles Alexander Karen Dugan James Verian John E. Savel Teachers of America John Dunnette Brennan

Miss Barbara Jones Birthday Party Honor in Middleport

A Saturday teen party at Mr and Mrs Emerson Jones Grant Street Middleport honors daughter Barbara Jones turning 14. Music games and dancing filled the evening with prizes, hats, and balloons. buffet supper served. Guests included Evelyn Gibbons Charlene Davis Sandra Brewing ton Colleen Wilson and many others.

Middleport Emerson Jones Grant St Barbara Jones Stanley Addleburger Evelyn Gibbons Charlene Davis Sandra Brewington Coleen Wilson Mary Carroll Swanson Marianne Woodgerd Karen Gregg Beverly Perrin Texanna White Ruth Ann Edwards Kenda Russell Racine Russell McElhinny Farrell Shufer Karl Beck Eric Chambers Gary Ault Pete Walburn Mike Shafer Jack Custer Dennis Saelens Horace McElhinny

Seven 1933 Graduates Return for Reuson

Seven members of the Middleport High School Class of 1933 attended the 25th reunion at the MHS alumni banquet and dance on Saturday night. Attendees came from Columbus and St Albans West Virginia with Pauline Helwig Stevens and Julia Mae Wilburn Sweeney among the travelers.

Middleport Middleport High School MHS Columbus Pauline Helwig Stevens St. Albans W. Va Julia Mae Wilburn Sweeney Eloise Cooper White Vivian Knopp Titus Pomeroy Jane Davis Stover Davis Jessie Mae Russell Brannan I. R. Neal

Thursday Meeting Set Pomeroy Garden Club

The Junior Winding Trail Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Miss Jennifer Lohse.

Pomeroy Winding Trail Garden Club Jennifer Lohse

Roger Hooper to Attend Buckeye Boys State

Roger Hooper son of Mr and Mrs Russell Hooper of Glouster Route 3 will represent Trimble Two High School at Buckeye Boys State in Columbus this summer. The Frederick McCann Post American Legion supports the opportunity. He has a high scholastic ranking and has served as class president for three years and acted in the Junior Class Play while also serving on Student Council.

Roger Hooper Russell Hooper Glouster Route 3 Trim‘ble Two Buckeye Columbus Frederick McCann American Legion Roger

Ice Cream Social Set by Loyal Berean Class

The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ sponsors an ice cream social Friday to raise funds for a portable organ. Doors open at 4 p.m. at the church basement with homemade ice cream cakes and pies. Thirty gallons of assorted flavors were prepared at Reynolds Dairy with help from Barnard relatives and church members.

Middleport Berean Church of Christ Bereans Reynolds Dairy Edgar Allensworth O. E. McKinley Earl Homer Rice R. C. Steffy Elmer Wehring Robert McElhinny Clarence Cline Ed. Haggerty Gladys Mowrey George Hudson

Weekend Visits Bring Together Families Across Towns

A series of weekend visits as families from Zanesville Racine Chester Parkersburg East Liverpool Syracuse Cardington Reedsville Ad dison Pine Grove and Parkesburg gather at relatives homes to celebrate birthdays host guests and share time across multiple households. Local couples include Floyd Adams Omer Cramlett Albert Pearson George Roberts Roy Pearson Ray Spencer Arthur Mararity Harley Carman Allen Bailey and Myrtle Bentz among others.

East Liverpool Victor Roberts Pomeroy Roy Elliott Clarice Croy Kathy Parkersburg Russell Roberts Ray Spencer Kansas Charles Spencer Arthur Mararity Marty Lynn Mary McKay Harley Carman Addison Michael Bentz and Eugene Long Pine Grove Allen Bailey Fred Shumway Syracuse Vick Gandee Cardinton Mollie Bookman Chester Arthur Rose Belvre Myrtle Bentz John Rose Ermal Schackengost Parkesrburg Orva Gainer Billy Orr Sons Reedsville Clint Orr Anna Spencer Etta Spencer

Court Order Awards 7300 to W. J. Jordan

A Meigs County Common Pleas Court motion awards 7300 to William J. Jordan of Leon West Virginia. The order notes 1395.04 is due on a promissory note from George C Kidd and Wanda L Kidd. It directs Sheriff Robert Hartenbach to proceed with foreclosure actions.

Pomeroy William J. Jordan Leon W. Va George C. Kidd Wanda L. Kidd Meigs County Common Pleas Court Jordan Robert Hartenbach

Area Natives Will Conduct Two Services

In Daniel K. Teater’s absence Glouster Church of Christ will have two services led by former church members. On June 15 Richard Dalton a Kentucky Christian College senior will speak at both services. On June 22 David Grubbs a Cincinnati Bible Seminary graduate and Macon Ohio pastor will speak. Teater departs for two weeks of revival services in Paden City West Virginia.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Richard Dalton Kentucky Christian College Kentucky David Grubbs Cincinnati Bible Seminary Macon Ohio Teater Paden City W.va

Work Begins On Houses In Middleport

Ground is broken for a new home on N Third Ave with Everett Bachners. The Lewis family moves from N Third Ave to the former Edward French residence on S Second Ave. A new Broadway house is under construction for Clifford Manley and his family.

Middleport N. Third Ave Everett Bachners S. Second Ave Edward French William Lewis Seren Oleta Broadway Clifford Manleys Gallia County Manley Gallipolis Pomeroy W. Main Butternut St K. D. Amsburys C. F. Hibbs George H. J. Russell Richard Wells John Seines Beverly Shiflet S. Fourth Ave Seines

Rich ard Smith Named to Attend Boys State at New Straitsville

Richard Smith, a junior at New Straitsville High School and son of Mr and Mrs William G Smith, has been chosen to attend Boys State this month. His sponsor is the PTA and American Legion Post 510. David Burgess is named as alternate.

New Straitsville Richard Smith New Straitsville High School William G Smith Richard PTA American Legion Post David Burgess Lawrence Burgess

Meigs County Bow Hunters Plan Officers and Summer Shoots

Meigs County Bow Hunters will elect officers and plan summer shoots at a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday June 10 at the Izaak Walton League farm near Chester. Harry Baile announced the event today.

Pomeroy Meigs County Izaak Walton Chester Harry Baile

Reichman Webster wedding ties two families

Mrs Calvin Reichman and Manning Webster of Pomeroy exchanged vows at the bride’s Rutland Street home in Middlport with Rev Warren Hulburt officiating at 7 p.m. A reception followed before the couple left for a short wedding trip.

Calvin Reichman Manning Webster Pomeroy Rutland St Warren Hulburt First Baptist Church Webster

Glouster WSCS to Meet Thursday Evening

Glouster The WSCS of the Glouster Methodist Church will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium. Mrs William Lee will present the program and Mrs Goldie Willis will give devotions. Hostesses are Mrs Willis Blower and Mrs Ralph Hines.

Glouster WSCS

Wedding Guests At Middleport Nazarene Church

Sunday evening at the Middleport Church of the Nazarene Miss Vonda Mae Lee wed Blaine David Walburn. Attendants included Mrs Verner See, Mrs Minnie Beattie of Point Pleasant, Mr and Mrs Raymond Walburn, Dale Walburn, Donnie Pete and Mary Walburn, Gary Ellis, Keith Lee, Shirley Gilkey, Phyllis Stanley and Larry Baker.

Middleport Vonda Mae Lee Verner See Blaine David Walburn Raymond Walburn Middleport Church

New Son Announced in Pomeroy Family News

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reuter announce the birth of a son, Donald Scott, at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Rollin Wolfe of Minersville and Gerald Reuter of Pomeroy. great grandparents include Berta Wolfe of Dayton Theodore Maag of Latham John Fry of Bradbury and William H. Reuter of Middleport.

Pomeroy Donald Reuter Donald Scott Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Rollin Wolfe Minersville Gerald Reuter Berta Wolfe Dayton Theodore Maag Latham John Fry Bradbury William H. Reuter Middleport

Gilkey Reunion Highlights Local Family Ties and Church Installations

The Gilkey family gathering at Clint Gilkey’s home featured Frederic Whaley and family, Howard Day Gilkey clan, Clinton Gilkey group, Lola Clark and others. The Rev Lawrence Woodruff was installed as Presbyterian pastor with sermon by Rev Dr Pindar of Marietta. Bible School plans were announced for July.

Harrisonville Clint Gilkey Frederic Whaley Terry Howard Day Gilkey Clinton Gilkey Lola Clark Larry Frances Alkire Bobby Ray Lawrence Woodruff Presbyterian Church Pindar Marietta Henry

Eagles ice cream social at Syracuse church

The Syracuse Methodist Church will host an ice cream social starting at 7 p.m. Saturday on the church lawn if weather permits. Homemade cake and ice cream will be sold.

Pomeroy Eagles Syracuse Methodist Church

Meeting Tonight by UMWA Auxiliary in K of P Hall

The UMWA Auxiliary will meet at the K of P Hall tonight at 7 30 p.m. A potluck and games follow the business meeting to conclude the gathering.

Glouster UMWA K of P

Auxiliary To Elect GLOUSTER

The Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall for nomination and election of officers.

Glouster Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Glouster Cancer Drive Appeals for Donations This Week

Mrs Pauline Williams chairwoman urges all donors to turn in cancer drive money this week. Past Matrons plan meeting Thursday June 5 at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall with committee members Mary Davis and Frances Sayers.

Pauline Williams Glouster Masonic Hall Mary Davis Frances Sayers

Past Chiefs to Meet Pomeroy at Magnolia Temple

Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple and Pythian Sisters will gather Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Delbert Fiselstein for a social meeting and discussion.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters Delbert Fiselstein

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