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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1972

Page

12

Webster Auxiliary installs new officers at candlelight ceremony

Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Auxiliary in Pomeroy installed new officers Grace Pratt president Katie Welsh first vice president Iva Powell second vice president Ben Neutzling secretary Erma Smith treasurer Ellen Couch chaplain Vida Davis junior past president The outgoing officers gave the charge and multiple members assisted A flag reading accompanied by poems marked the event Gifts and dues updates were noted along with plans for a July 13 veterans party at Chillicothe Hospital and donations to the Legion baseball program.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Auxiliary Grace Pratt Katie Welsh Iva Powell Ben Neutzling Erma Smith Kenneth Harris Ellen Couch Vida Davis Edith Fox Faye Wildermuth Don Hunnel Jed Webster Pratt Neutzling Davis Athens Mental Health Center Welsh J. M. Thornton Chillicothe Hospital Paul Casci Legion Ashland Lancaster Buckeye Girls State

Ox Roast For July 4 Planned in Rutland

Rutland Fire Department prepares 900 pounds of beef for the annual Fourth of July ox roast on the former football field starting at 9 a.m. The event, a 20 year tradition, funds equipment purchases and features games pony rides a kiddie train ride concessions a talent show and a fireworks display. Vernon Weber directs the talent show with prizes of 25 15 and 10 for first second and third.

Rutland Rutland Fire Department Vernon Weber Weber

Broadway Stars to star in film Jesus Christ Superstar

Universal Studios says Ted Neeley will play Jesus and Carl Anderson will be Judas in the movie version to begin filming in Jerusalem on August 20. Norman Jewison directs and coproduces with Melvyn Bragg adapting the script from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Hollywood Ted Neely Carl Anderson Jerusalem Universal Studios Neeley Jesus Anderson Judas Norman Jewison Jewison Melvyn Bragg Andrew Lloyd Weber Timi Rice

Group Sing Highlights at Middleport Bereans Class

The Bereans Class of the Middleport Church of Christ met Tuesday night with Mrs. James Hawley presiding. Group singing opened the program, followed by prayer by George Meinhart. Mrs. Meinhart gave devotions on Father’s Day with two poems. Mrs. George Childs read scriptures Do Right and Salt of the Earth. Those ill included Eula Rice and others. Chairs in the classroom will be refinished by next week. Refreshments were served after church cleaning. Plans for a July picnic at the McElhinny home include a silent auction and attendees Mrs. Meinhart, Mrs. Childs, and Mrs. Rice contributing.

Middleport Bereans Middleport Church of Christ James Hawley George Meinhart

Hand Pedal Bike Helps Polio Victim Ride Again

Edmonton based 21 year old Ken Hillaby, crippled by polio, can pedal a hand driven three wheeler built by Bob Townsend. The machine features front and rear wheel drive and hand operated brakes for the rider and a rear foot brake for Mrs Hillaby. A plaid baby seat carries their 16 month old son Jason. Capitol cornerstone dated Sept 18 1793 is noted.

Edmonton Ken Hillaby Bob Townsend Hillaby Jason

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