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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1967

Page

13

Regatta to Feature 2500 Dollar Purse at Pomeroy Meet

Pomeroy hosts the Eastern United States Divisional Championship Boat Races as part of the Big Bend Regatta on June 23 to 25. The Mideast and National Outboard Association sanction includes a 2500 dollar purse. Entries pour in from across the East for hydroplanes and racing runabouts alongside an added Unlimited Pleasure Boat Race, with Pomeroy's Ohio River course to be surveyed for official record runs.

Pomeroy United States Big Bend National Outboard Association United Ohio River

Eastern Students Named To Semester Honor Roll

Eastern high school honor students listed on the second semester include freshmen Lin da Baer Kathy Bahr Ruth Ann Barnhill Jo Anne Codner Bill Cole Karen Ebersbach Mike Elberfeld George Gillilan Pam Griffin Debbie Keebauch Avice Mays Phyllis McIntrye Carol Sargent Martin Osborne Jim Stettler Kathy Tuttle Danny Will Sophomores Rosemary Andrew Jennifer Dean Candace Hawk Pam Henderson Nancy Karr Lenora Michael Louise Michael Shirley Ruclear Patti Sexson Juniors Pat Bahr Dennis Benedum Pat Boring Kathy Griffin Twila Karr Vickie Pooler Woods Larry Spencer Seniors Jackie Bahr David Heaton Linda Henderson Janet Holsinger Edna McCoy John Meredith Sally Mora Dennis Newland Tom Osborne Pat Smith Linda Spencer Lina Summerfield Listed on the 1966 67 school year honor roll were the following Freshmen Linda Baer Kathy Bahr Ruth Barnhill Jo Anne Codner Bill Cole Karen Ebersbach Mike Elberfeld George Gillilan Pam Griffin Debbie Keebaugh Avice Mays Philis McIntyre Martin Osborne Jim Stettler Kathy Tuttle Danny Will Sophomores Andrew Rosemary Naomi Bissell Jennifer Dean Candace Hawk Pam Henderson Nancy Karr Lenora Michael Shirley Rucker Patti Sexson Juniors Pat Bahr Dennis Griffin Twila Karr Vickie Woods Larry Spencer Seniors Jackie Bahr Doris Davis David Heaton Linda Henderson Janet Holsinger Edna McCoy John Meredith Sally Mora Dennis Newland Carol Nichols Ron Orr Tom Osborne Pat Smith Linda Spencer Lina Summerfield

Reedsville Eastern High School Linda Baer Kathy Bahr Ruth Ann Barnhill Jo Anne Codner Bill Cole Karen Ebersbach Mike Elberfeld George Gillilan Pam Griffin Debbie Keebauch Avice Mays Phyllis McIntrye Carol Sargent Martin Osborne Jim Stettler Kathy Tuttle Danny Will Rosemary Andrew Jennifer Dean Candace Hawk Pam Henderson Nancy Karr Lenora Michael Louise Michael Shirley Ruclear Patti Sexson Pat Bahr Dennis Benedum Pat Boring Kathy Griffin Twila Karr Vickie Pooler Woods Larry Spencer Jackie Bahr David Heaton Linda Henderson Janet Holsinger Edna McCoy John Meredith Sally Mora Dennis Newland Tom Osborne Pat Smith Linda Spencer Lina Summerfield Ruth Barnhill Debbie Keebaugh Philis McIntyre Vickie Woods Doris Davis Carol Nichols Ron Orr

Class Decides To Give Refreshments At School

MIDDLEPORT Plans to provide refreshments for the daily vacation Bible school at the church. Loyal Pals Class met at Miss Frances Roush’s home to discuss the wedding reception for Kathy McElhinny and John Hood on June 24 and to assist with the Rev. and Mrs. Ron Moyer’s reception on June 22. Mrs. Guy Reynolds won the traveling prize and Mrs. Allen Jenkinson the guest prize. Highlights of a trip to the east were shared.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Frances Roush Kathy McElhinny John Hood Ron Moyer Guy Reynolds

Celebration To Include Ox Roast In Rutland July Fourth

Plans for a Rutland July 4 celebration by the fire department include an early ox roast at the village park by the school at 9 a.m. The afternoon features games, foot races for age groups 40 to 50 and 50 to 65, plus contests for all ages. Vernon Weber leads a talent show in the evening, with fireworks finale to end the day.

Rutland Vernon Weber

Middleport Women’s Club Celebrates 21st Anniversary

The Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club marked its 21st anniversary with a ceremony at Columbia Gas offices led by vice president Wilma Sargent. Eight charter members remain active, Rita Ball of Pomeroy was admitted, and committees were appointed. Committee chairmen plan to meet Monday at 8 p.m. to organize the year’s programs, with July’s meeting hosted by the hostess committee.

Middleport Middleport Business’ and Professional Women’s Club Columbia Gas Wilma Sargent William Burford Rita Ball Pomeroy

Bloodmobile Visit Slated Next Monday

Vernon Nease Meigs County Bloodmobile chairman announces the next mobile unit visit on Monday at Pomeroy Elementary School Mulberry Ave due to repairs at the junior high. Hours are noon to p.m. with Rock Springs Better Health Club running the canteen. at least 100 donors needed.

Pomeroy Vernon Nease Meigs County Bloodmobile Pomeroy Elementary School Mulberry Ave Rock Springs

Meigs General Hospital Admits Patients

Meigs General Hospital admitted Mildred Hudson of Pomeroy and Arthur Slusher and Homer Theiss of Pomeroy and Leon. Dismissals include Mary Marcinko.

Meigs General Hospital Mildred Hudson Pomeroy Arthur Slusher Homer Theiss Leon

Rutland Man Arrested for Assault by Wife

Sheriff office reports arrest of James Spangler 29 Rutland on assault and battery charge filed by wife Phyllis. He is to receive a hearing before County Judge Frank W Porter on Friday.

Pomeroy Robert Hartenbach James Spangler Rutland Phyllis Frank W. Porter

Hula Dance Featured At Hobo Party

Ada Holter hosted a Happy Harvesters Hobo party at Trinity United Church of Christ with a chicken dinner on the Holter patio. Janice and Ann Holter performed a hula act from Hawaii, plus a tap number and group singing.

Pomeroy Ada Holter Happy Harvesters Trinity United Church of Christ Holter Janice Ann Holter Hawaii Mrs. Holter

Meigs 4-H Camp Registration Deadlines Show Fees

Meigs County 4-H campers must submit a health statement card and pay registration four days before camp. The 9 and 10 year old camp runs June 19-21 at 7.50 dollars, junior camp by June 21 at 12 dollars, and senior options July 5-10 for 12 dollars or August 3-5 for 6.50 dollars.

Pomeroy Meigs County C. E. Blakeslee Margaret Griffiths

Wife Asks For Divorce In Pomeroy Court

Dorothy L. Pierce of Pomeroy Star Route files for divorce from Elmor Pierce of Long Bottom on grounds of extreme cruelty. She seeks custody and support of three minor children, alimony, and division of personal property, with a hearing set.

Pomeroy Commo Pleas Court Dorothy L. Pierce Pomeroy Star Route

Ohio House OKs Crowd Control Bill Amid Cincinnati Riots

The Ohio House approved a crowd control bill 74-15 to curb interference with police at riots and disasters with a 500 dollar fine and six months in jail. An amendment protecting reporters’ rights passed 74-15, while opponents warned of risks to safety and press freedom. The governor already called National Guard aid for Cincinnati disturbances.

Robert E. Miller Columbus Ohio Ohio House Cincinnati Walton Bachrach National Guard A. G. Lancione Belmont Lancione FE. W. Lampson Ashtabula Charles Fry Clark Stn A. Bechtold Joseph P. Tulley Lake Senate Ohio Watercraft House Conneaut Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means

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Eastern Naomi Bissell Shirley Rucker Robert Rawlings Ann J. Flint Mr. Moyer Mark Mary Marcinko Ben Neutzling Jennie Sue Rusk Raymond Eiselstein Reibel Thelma Grueser Amanda Kasper Charlene Thoma Pearl Mora Roy Holter Meigs Pat Fultz Ohio Northern University Ada Leslie Fultz Katie Guth Harry Willett Highway Department Harry BY Bob Rogers
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