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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1960
Page
2
More than 1200 4-H club members and guests rode the Avalon steamer for an Ohio River trip from Middleport. Jackson County led with 300 participants, followed by Vinton 240, Athens 232, Meigs 213, Gallia 189, and Hocking 117.
While you vacation the national political scene heats up with topics from missile lag and Berlin to inflation civil rights and space. Ol Vacation Pak delivers two weeks of local sports society news plus comics so readers stay hep and return to a neat package.
The Federated Circle at Federated Church adopts procuring new sanctuary lights as a project. Mrs. Phil Williamson presided, with Mrs. Georgia Williamson leading devotion. A World Missions box was prepared and Lena Huber spoke of Ralph Kuether’s Manchester Michigan wedding.
Chief Herbert Gilkey said Middleport parking meters collected 172 dollars over the past week. The figure was announced today by the police chief as part of the city’s routine revenue update.
Middleport Church of Christ hosts a Philathea Society candlelight memorial noting 36 names of deceased members. President Mrs. Edgar Reynolds leads a July 14 picnic planning session at Middleport Roadside Park with devotional by Mrs. William Slater and hostess duties by several members.
Miss Erma Smith of Pomeroy served as credentials chairman for the annual American Legion Ladies Auxiliary summer conference held Thursday at Wellston. Attending from the Drew Webster Post 39 auxiliary were Mrs. David Cummings Mrs. George Mowrey Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew Mrs. Jed Webster Sr. Mrs. Ben Neutzling Mrs. Pearl Hysell Mrs. George Hackett Sr. and Mrs. George Beards.
A sizable audience packed the Middleport High School auditorium for the second showing of Dance Varieties of 1960 by Kent Studios of Dance students. The program featured solo and group tap, ballet, modern, and baton twirling with Elizabeth Embleton at the piano and portions backed by recordings. Costsuming earned particular praise for its color and design.
A coon hunter field trial will be held at noon Sunday six miles east of Racine, off Route 124, inviting participants and spectators to the outdoor event hosted in the area.
The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church session named committee members for the 1960 61 year. Rev. Howard Ruppelt appointed members to Christian education evangelism stewardship and promotion and missions committees. A June 13 17 leave was granted to the pastor for Synod duties at Wooster College.
The Go-Getter Class of the Syracuse EUB Church held a party Wednesday evening at Syracuse Park. Refreshments were served by Janet Roush and Jackie Miller. Guests included Tommy Roush Carla Fisher Susan Hawley Jimmy Jo Hensley Sammy Connie Gibbs Lillie Charlotte Imboden Ann Proctor Linda Peggy Ann Hubbard and teacher Mrs Eileen Clark. The next meeting will be at Mrs Clark's home.
Middleport High School students Don Erwin and William Stobart attend the American Legion Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University in Athens under Feeney Bennet Post 128 sponsorship. Erwin is son of Chester Erwin and Stobart son of Emma Stobart Pullins. both were junior leaders active in extracurriculars.
Mrs Har old Sauer and Mrs James Sanborn of Middleport First United Presbyterian Church are at Muskingum College New Concord for a synodical conference this weekend.
James Sprouse of Middleport paid a $1 fine Thursday evening for a parking meter violation in Mayor Kenneth McElhinny’s court. Chief Gilkey warned of a department crackdown and said all parking meter tickets must be paid by the 15th of each month or warrants will be issued.
Meigs County Court under Judge Emmett W. Peoples fined Henry Arnott, Ira Arnott, and Alfred Stitts $15 each plus costs for taking frogs out of season.
The 4-H cruise aboard the Avalon drew about 1261 riders with youths dominating the scene. Mothers and daughters danced while older adults watched from the railings as rock and roll and band numbers filled the afternoon. Autographs were signed on sailor hats and caps.
Middleport residents hosted visits from Mr. and Mrs. John Kincaid and others in Columbus. A rose show in Lancaster entertained travelers en route home. The Oslers moved back to Point Pleasant, and H W Craig remains hospitalized after a stroke. Cheri Mayer wrestles with measles while visiting grandparents. William Reynolds shows improvement after illness. A D Wilson and Frank B Knopp travel to visit sisters in Barboursville and Charleston respectively.
Middleport’s church school hour Sunday morning features The Children In our Midst a worship service led by children under Mrs Paul Smart and Mrs James Pullens with children's department teachers. Final primary and junior rehearsal is set for 1 p m Saturday at the church.
Middleport The 13th birthday anniversary of the Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club will be observed Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. A 6:30 dinner precedes a short business session led by new president Mrs. Ray Pickens. Executive committee plans entertainment and the birthday cake cutting to end the evening.
Lester Cozart eighteen of Portland received an indeterminate sentence in Mansfield reformatory for breaking and entering Racine Village Cut Rate Drug Store. Judge F Harmon O'Brien in the county juvenile court ordered the term, noting he had been placed on probation as a minor.
Children Day program planned at the Federated Church Sunday at 9 15 am with John William Blaetmar director of Christian Education in charge. Kindergarten led by Mrs Guy Russell and Mrs Marvin Burt. Primary group includes Mrs Ralph Campbell Mrs James Clatworthy and Paul Werner. Junior group directed by Mrs William Kennedy and Mrs Richard Young.
Middleport Heath Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet at 7 30 Monday evening at the Heath Methodist Church. A program including a pledge service will be by Mrs Grace French with devotional by Mrs Robert Coats. Hostesses: Mrs Glenn Lambert Miss Nellie Zerkle Mrs Wayne Gibbons Mrs Thomas Riley.
Mrs Mayer entertained the Jolly Club with guests including Mrs Davis and Mrs Will. Mrs Olivier Grimm presided over the business session and Mrs Wilbur Hanning won the traveling prize donated by Mrs Strauss. Birthday gifts went to Mrs Albert Woodard and anniversary gifts to Mrs Grimm and Mrs Strauss.
The Syracuse care to observe Children’s Day and Trinity Sunday this Sunday announced by Rev. Howard Ruppelt pastor of the church.
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