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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1965

Page

10

Wedding Plans Are Completed for Beverly Perrin and William Dixon

Plans have been completed for the open church wedding of Miss Beverly Perrin to William B. Dixon on June 20 at 2 30 p m in the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Howard Ruppelt will read the vows. matron of honor is Mrs. William Conger, with maid of honor Miss Barbara Jones. The ceremony includes bridesmaids Colleen Wilson Charlene Davis Kathy McElhinney and Carolyn Russell. flower girl Carleen Jones and ring bearer Thomas Conger. Best man is William Conger with ushers Dave Harrison Thomas Dixon Dennis Saelens Daryl Stumbo Jack Satterfield Middleport and Gene Abbott. music by Lillian Stieff organist and Forrest Bachtel soloist. A reception follows in the church social room.

Middleport Beverly Perrin William B. Dixon Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt William Conger Jackson Dixon Barbara Jones Coleen Wilson Logan Richard Long Charlene Davis Robert Sisson Kathy McElhinney Carolyn Russell Carleen Jones Drayton Plains Mich Thomas Conger Dave Harrison Thomas Dixon Dennis Saelens Daryl Stumbo Jack Satterfield

Veterans Memorial Hospital Births and Admissions

A note lists a newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs James Garnes of Pomeroy. Admitted are Louise Nichols Rutland Tammy Curtis Long Bottom Jean Craig Middleport and Mrs Charles Wise Middleport Jeffrey Miller Syracuse and Melvin Sydebotham Minersville Maggie Kay William Musick and Jess Brinker.

James Garnes Pomeroy Louise Nichols Rutland Tammy Curtis Long Bottom Jean Craig Middleport Charles Wise Jeffrey Miller Syracuse Melvin Sydebotham Minersville Maggie Kay William Musick Jess Brinker

Middleport Personal News Highlights Local Families Travel and Education

Middleport brief recaps visits and events. The Bahr family returns from Birmingham with the Falkners. Christine Bahr to begin Rio Grande College summer session. Other items note a 50th wedding anniversary in Lottridge and relatives visiting in Jonesboro and Belmont. Suzanne Bradbury plans Rio Grande College summer session.

Cash Bahr Christine Candace Birmingham Ala Joe Falkner Bahr Falkner Rio Grande College Robert Sharp Paul Haptonstall Billy Edith Lottridge Earl Kincaid Roger Phillips Rita Albert Woodard Irene Morton

Stately visits span families across multiple towns

A long list of visitors and relatives travels among residents of West Penn and surrounding communities. Families from Columbus Elyria Peach Fork Pomeroy and other towns visited or hosted relatives including Smith Knapp McGhee Mourning Lambert Gillogly Johnson Russell Venoy and Hatfield during a busy weekend.

Naomi Smith Wolf Pen Charley Smith Doyle Knapp Karl Lee Arthur McGhee Chuckie Sandy Earl Ruth Columbus Carl Mourning Elyria Everett Lambert Dale Mourning Middleport Cecil Gillogly Athens Gene Lambert Charlotte Don David Cheryl Peach Fork Harley Haning Flatwood Kenneth Grover Joy Pomeroy Joseph Johnson Kenneth Beverly Harold Gillogly Vicki and Bruce Carpenter Guy Russell Terry Lynn Lincoln Russell Larry Johnson Ivan Shumate Mansfield Ray Johnson Howard Thoma Angelia Timamy Perrysville Patricia Larry Barr Langsville William Boyce Robert Venoy Toni Mark George William Venoy Frank Slagel William Russell Minersville Ed Venoy Craig Howard Russell

Chapman Girl Feted With Party

Mrs. Jo Hines and Mrs. Marilyn Poulin hosted a bridal shower for Miss Linda Chapman the bride elect to Bruce Stalnaker at the Chapman residence. Green and yellow decor featured a gifts table with umbrella, games, and refreshments.

Pomeroy Jo Hines Marilyn Poulin Linda Chapman Bruce Stalnaker Chapman

Wahama High elects student council officers

Wahama High School selects Sharry Flesher as student council president for next year. David Cooke is chosen as vice president and Janell Call will serve as secretary-treasurer. The three are children of local residents.

New Haven Sharry Flesher Jack Flesher Wahama High School David Cooke Roy Cooke Janell Call Dana Johnson Mason

Lyons Takes Teacher Job In Gallia County School System

Middleport Ohio news reports David Lyons son of Russell and Mrs Lyons earned a bachelor of science in education from Ohio University on Sunday and will teach art in Gallia County schools. He also served as recreation director for Middleport Community Park this summer. His family attended graduation in Athens.

Middleport David Lyons Russell Lyons Ohio University Lyons Gallia County Carol Carl Nichols Rutland Athens

D of A Councilors Elect New Officers

The Chester Council Daughters of America elected officers at a Wednesday meeting. Elected were Mrs Henry Beaver as president Mrs Buel Ridenour as vice president Mrs Marion Woods as secretary Mrs Hobart Newell as treasurer Mrs Henry Eichinger as sentinel and Mrs Ray Morris as flower chairman. Games and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Beaver Mrs Virgil Roush and Mrs Ross Cleland.

Pomeroy Chester Council Daughters of America Henry Beaver Buel Ridenour Marion Woods Hobart Newell Henry Eichinger Sentinel Ray Morris Flower Beaver Virgil Roush Ross Cleland

Teachers Trained for Project Head Start Ahead of June Start

Sixteen Vin ton County teachers attended a Miami University training staged by the Office of Economic Opportunity. They will begin Project Head Start at Allensville Brown Zaleski Hamden Swan and Wilton North schools on June 21. Attendees included educators from Hamden McArthur Radcliff Wellston Wilkesville and Zaleski with several named participants.

Boone Named Delegate To Church Body

The Rev. Donald Boone pastor of Middleport First Baptist Church was elected Ohio delegate to the order of business committee of the American Baptist Convention in San Francisco. The Boone family returned to Middleport after a week at the convention and three weeks vacationing in the west. The Rev. Mr. Boone resumes duties Sunday.

Middleport Donald Boone First Baptist Church Ohio American Baptist Convention San Francisco Calif Boone Mr. Boone

Weigs General Hospital Discharges and Notes

Julia H. Barton of Mason West Virginia and Henry Koehler of Syracuse are noted in the hospital records at Weigs General with Ellsworth Rowe discharged.

Weigs General Hospital Julia H. Barton Mason W Va Henry Koehler Syracuse Ellsworth Rowe

Eagles Officers Installed by Meigs Aerie 2171

Meigs Aerie 2171 Fraternal Order of Eagles installed new officers led by Max Manuel Jr as president Edward Timmins as vice president and Thurston Stone as secretary Others include John McKenzie ch, Thomas Hendrix con, Marvin Durst inside guard Elmer Bush outside guard George Sargent treasurer Howard Sargent and Orion Colmer Lester F McKenzie as trustees Harold Norton named immediate past president.

Pomeroy Meigs Aerie Order of Eagles Max Manuel, Jr Edward Timmons John McKenzie Thomas Hendrix Marvin Durst Elmer Bush Thurston Stone George Sargent Howard Sargent David Goodwin Orion Colmer Lester F. McKenzie Harold Norton

Defendant Forfeits and Fines In City Court

One defendant forfeited a bond and a second was fined in Mayor Charles Legar's court. Lawrence Smith of Rutland forfeited a $200 bond on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Carl Hall of Pomeroy was fined $10 and costs for throwing a bottle from a vehicle. CHURCH CIRCLE MEETS church bulletin notes devotional period Federated Circle at Federated Church. Mrs. Phil Williamson led. illnesses include Mrs. Gladys Duckler Miss Nettie Koehler and Mrs. William Baxter.

Pomeroy Charles Legar Lawrence Smith Rutland Carl Hall Church Circle Phil Williamson Federated Circle Federated Church Gladys Duckler Nettie Koehler William Baxter Otto Schmoll Lena Grueser

Picnic Ends Bible School Program at Middleport

A daily vacation Bible school at the Middleport Church of Christ will conclude with a Thursday picnic at the Middleport Roadside Park and a Sunday 7 30 pm church program. The two week session, themed My Saviour Teaches Me, features handwork displays and department summaries.

Middleport Middleport Church Donald Hicks Pomeroy Morning Star Eub

Auto Mishap Injures One on W Main Street

On W Main St the Pomeroy Police Department reported two cars damaged in a rear end collision. Michael Roush 18 Mason struck the rear of Helen Lyons 18 Pomeroy who was slowing for traffic. Roush cited to court for failing to stop within assured clear distance. Robert Burris 18 Mason a passenger in Roush s car suffered head and face lacerations.

Pomeroy W. Main St Michael Roush Mason Helen Lyons Robert Burris Roush

Refuse Tossers Warned At Big Bend Regatta Planning

Penalties for tossing refuse into the Ohio River during the Big Bend Regatta were outlined at a planning session in which Coast Guard officials and local Chamber of Commerce members participated. Fines range from 500 to 2500 dollars with possible jail time, and even small items can damage racers.

Pomeroy Ohio River Big Bend Metropolitan Motor Co Coast Guard Chamber of Commerce

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