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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1969

Page

8

Vacationing In Ohio Shown By Middleport Garden Club

The Middleport Amateur Garden Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Harry Moore’s home. Mrs. Harold Loshe reviewed places of interest in Meigs County and southeastern Ohio, noting Our House Gallipolis Adena Chillicothe and the Big Bend Regatta. Members praised floral arrangements for the alumni banquet and city hall plantings. prizes were awarded to Bernice Durst and Myron Miller. Guests included Mrs. Myron Miller Gladys Miller and Mrs. James Buchanan. The next meeting in August will feature a workshop led by Mrs. Charles Lewis.

Middleport Ohio Harold Loshe Middleport City Hall Roscoe Wise Wallace Powers L. E. Reynolds Bernice Durst Myron Miller Gladys Miller James Buchanan Charles Lewis

Last Meeting of Sorority Held In Park

POMEROY The Beta Sigma Phi held its final meeting June 3 at Middleport Municipal Park. Hostesses were the losing attendance team. Mrs. Lila Mitch and Mrs. Doris Ewing presented two cultural programs. Prizes for perfect attendance went to Miss Marilyn Seva, Mrs. Carolyn Grueser, Mrs. Lynn Stump, and Mrs. Ann Barnitz. Mrs. Carolyn Grueser received a past president's gift and Mrs. Barnitz won the Cultural Program Award of the Year.

Deadline Wednesday For Wheat Acreage Certification

Meigs County farmers who have not certified their wheat acreage must complete the certification by Wednesday or lose their 1969 wheat payment. Call or visit the Meigs County ASCS Office in the Masonic Temple Building Pomeroy between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays. Saturday hours extend to noon.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pete Shields ASCS Masonic Temple

Rutland Family News Notes Holiday Visits

Rutland area residents report guests and moves over the weekend. Blaine Turner and family hosted visitors from Bowling Green and Wayne Turner and Brenda joined by Ron Poole’s crew from Upper Sandusky visiting Mrs Poole’s parents, Everett Turner. Jerry Woodrum and family from Capitol Bluff Iowa visited Mrs Sam Dyke. Elmer Althouse and former Rutland residents moved to Harrisonville after his army discharge in South Carolina.

Blaine Turner Bowling Green Turner Wayne Turner Brenda Ron Poole Upper Sandusky Poole Everett Turner Sam Dyke Jerry Woodrum Capitol Bluff Iowa Elmer Althouse Rutland Harrisonville Althouse South Carolina

Meigs County Land Transfers

Meigs County records show transfers of various properties including Ella F Anderson parcels in Rutland and numerous lots and acreage in Chester Sciem and Middieport to multiple buyers such as Loews C Johnson Erma Jobe Wallace and Marilyn Bishop. Other transfers include easements in Pomeroy and parcels in Minersville Seime Township and Michienort to several named grantees.

Ella F. Anderson Rutland Chocles L Dowdson Frances J Doviteon Jeneice A. Gorre Chester Loews C Richard Jeffers Jane Jeffers Seime Township Dorold E Flory Yvonnne JoMere Marvin N. Moore Middieport Marilyn Bishop Audra Jeffers Minersville William Anderton Olene Anderton Ashley J Bishoe Marilyn Joe E Greherm Shirley Moddieport Yvonne J. Moore Anes Durst Pomeroy Lyon Corp. Tot Michienort T Hubbert Lillie Mubteord

Charleston visitors visit Castos and golf note

Rgger Frank Gunter and his son David of Charleston West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Casto. POMEROY The monthly meeting of the Women's Golf Association will be held Tuesday at the clubhouse at 7 30 p m. Petit jurors for the May term of court need not appear Monday but are required to report June 23. The Inca Indians of South America had a paved road from Quito Ecuador to Cuzco Peru with suspension bridges roadside hotels and supply bases.

Frank Gunter Son David Charleston, W. Va Arthur Casto Pomeroy The Women's Golf Association Meigs County South America Quito Ecuador Cuzo Peru

Chester Garden Club Honors Teacher and Members

At a Chester Garden Club meeting, Mrs. Shirley Jackson, Eastern High School teacher, received a thanks for therapy sessions with her special education class. A May 22 nature tour at Royal Oak Park capped the year as students crafted works and shared appreciation letters.

Chester Chester Garden Club B. K. Summerfield Shirley Jackson Jackson Eastern High School Royal Oak Park George Frederick Elson O'Connor

Mrs Weese Hosts Syracuse WSCS Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Syracuse United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Carl Weese's home. Devotions from John were followed by a study from The New Prophets. New president Mrs. Russell Harper led the business, discussed kitchen needs, and July picnic plans.

Syracuse Women’s Society of Christian Service The United Methodist Church of Carl Weese Wendell Stutler John Russell Harper Bible School Donald Lisle John Sauvage Harper Deacon Jones Ladies Aid Society Marcia Karr Christian Herald Melvin Grimm Greg Harper

Syracuse area wedding guests noted at Lisle home

Miss Chris Fowler of Grantsville and Miss Rose Ann Lisle visited Syracuse for the wedding of John Lisle and Janice Manuel. Attendees included families from Detroit and East Liverpool, with John Dale Lisle earning a BS in Education at Rio Grande College May 25.

Chris Fowler Grantsville Rose Ann Lisle Donald Lisle Syracuse Lysie Donald Lysle David Jennings East Liverpool John Lisle Janice Manuel Charles Lisle Jennings Donald Williard Kendall Keith Kathy Kay Marshal Michele Detroit Michigan Earl Harden Canton Harry Potts Robert Harden Rose Ann Lysle John Dale Lisle John Herschel Manuel Wendell Stutler Mervin Ross Rick Litton Mike Maeford Jim Harden Johnetta Haga Brenda Michael John Wolfe Jean Allen Brian Rose Ann Keith Lisl

Boulder Gasoline Station Attendant Becomes Manager

Mary Fisches, a University of Colorado student from Mankato Minnesota, arrived as a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs William Culwell in Boulder. She was hired as a gas station attendant to help pay college expenses and was soon promoted to manager.

Boulder, Colo Mary Fisches University of Colorado Mankato, Minn

Local church honors six graduates with Bibles

First Baptist Church’s superintendent Frank Cleland awarded Bibles to six seniors Mike Hayman Cheryl Maslenka Martha Yost Brenda Sayre Jane Johnson and Shirley Pyles during the ceremony. Attendees also included Mrs. Paul Sellers at the Southeast Ohio Ministers Wives Retreat and visiting relatives from Columbus Cincinnati Groveport Akron Avon Rutland and Miami Florida.

Francis Morris Racine Frank Cleland First Baptist Church Mike Hayman Cheryl Maslenka Martha Yost Brenda Sayre Jane Johnson Shirley Pyles Paul Sellers Ralph Gilmore Nancy Bobb Joan Parsons Columbus Hazel Carnahan Herman Spencer Groveport Spencer Mason Spencer Ralph McKenzie Henry McCormick Kathryn Gunther Eloise Bell Cincinnati David Nease Nease Don Nease Leo Curtis Miami Fla June Neigler George Neigler Ray Roush Akron Roush Henry Roush W. H. Jones Avon Oma Montgomery Harry Curtis Robert DeWeese Keith and Kenneth Rutland Fred Cadle

Probate Court Notices in Athens County Ohio

Inventories and appraisements filed in the Probate Court of Athens County are set for hearing with notices by publication. The notice lists estates of Modge A Borer Joseph Borron Gaylord E Cook Helen Hoperiton and others with deadlines for exceptions before the hearing date set June 23 1900.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Joseph Borron Gaylord E Cook Oee Helen Hoper Iton Levertery Ary Perwee Harold J Rose Sandra L. Vaughn Chet

Cremeans Elected Rutland Post 467 Commander

Danny Cremeans became the first Vietnam Veteran to serve as Rutland American Legion Post 467 commander after installation ceremonies Wednesday night. Eli Denison and Archie McKinney installed officers including Eugene Frank first vice commander Basil Haynes second vice commander Archie McKinney cook Ernest Nickleson adjutant Ken Jarvis treasurer service officer Charles Children sergeant at arms Fred George chaplain and Jack Ward publicity officer. The post honored four community service awards as a steak dinner and refreshments followed.

Rutland Danny Cremeans Rutland American Legion 467 Ohio Eli Dennison Archie McKinney Cremeans Eugene Frank Basil Haynes Ernest Nickleson Ken Javis Charles Children Fred George Jack Ward

Wiener Roast by Cherub Choir in Syracuse

The Cherub Choir of Asbury United Methodist Church hosted a wiener roast and softball game at director Miss Rose Ann Lisle’s home on a Wednesday evening. Attendees included Rose Marie Leadingham Connie Patterson Theresa Ferrell Jean Ann Ritchart Debbie Roush and others.

Syracuse Asbury United Methodist Church Rose Ann Lisle Rose Marie Leadingham Connie Patterson Theresa Ferrell Jean Ann Ritchart Debbie Roush Lee Stephanie Jay Ord Demaris Ash Denise Hendrix Debbi Hartenbach

Miss Haning Honored With Bridal Shower

Mrs. Elmer Finlan and Mrs. Milo Hutchison hosted a bridal shower at Mount Union Church for Miss Mary Haning brid e elect of Clovis Doerfer Jr. Prizes, games and refreshments were provided. Ro salie Sayre won the door prize.

Piano Recital By POMEROY Lochary Seeks Local Spotlight

Clare Henry Lochary will present her piano pupils in a recital at 3 pm Sunday in Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday school room. Jennifer Lohse Sheets, former student, will perform three selections. Students include Nancy and Stephen Stanley, Peggy Girolami, Charles Felled, Betsy and Melinda Amsbury, Kim Jones.

Pomeroy Clare Henry Lochary Trinity United Methodist Church of Christ Jennifer Lohse Sheets Lochary Nancy Stephen Stanley Peggy Girolami Charles Felled Betsy Melinda Amsbury Kim Jones Bruce Reed Mary Helen Elizabeth Blaetmar Cheryl Huber Jennie Chapmen Diana Carsey Deanna Owen Blackwood Linda Rupe Karen Griffith Jo Ellen Diehl Glenna Sprague

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