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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1966

Page

4

Pomeroy American Legion Birthday Plans Unveiled

Drew Webster Post 39 and the Ladies Auxiliary finalize events for the 47th birthday celebration at Pomeroy Elementary School. A ham dinner runs 6 to 7 30 p m with a public program at 7 30 featuring Ed Mason of the Columbus Dispatch. Special awards and entertainment follow.

Pomeroy Post American Legion Pomeroy Drew Webster Ladies Auxiliary Don Hunnel Pomeroy Elementary School

Middleport Legion Post Sets Anniversary Rites

Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion met at the hall to plan a special meeting for the 47th anniversary of the American Legion. The gathering is scheduled for Wednesday at the post hall.

Middleport Legion Post Middleport American Legion Feeney- Bennett Post 128

Forfeit Bonds and Fines Hearings In Meigs County Court

Mayor Charles Legar court fined Gerald Simpson for an assured clear distance violation and forfeited bonds by Elva Hayes and Edward Beaver on intoxication and red light charges. The Meigs County Legion discussed plans for a building addition and Easter seal donations at a post meeting. Members also planned a work session at Bailey Run Road farm and welcomed Atwood Spengler as a new member.

Pomeroy Charles Legar Elva P. Hayes Edward H. Beaver Gerald Simpson Racine Albert Roush Meigs County Society For James Hawley Middleport School Atwood Spengler Richard Pickens Legion Posts Meigs County Region Recreation Farm Bailey Run Road

Rock Springs WSCS Holds Meeting at Rock Springs Church

The Rock Springs Methodist Church WSCS met with the program POMEROY Where the Women Are led by Mrs. Lewis Grueser. Readings were given by several members including Mrs. Edgar Abbott and Mrs. W. A. Morgan. The group pledged to continue the past year’s support and donated to the deaconess fund.

Rock Springs Church WSCS Lewis Grueser Rock Springs Methodist Church Edgar Abbott Amos Leonard Avery Goeglein Grueser W. A. Morgan Elmer Bailey Deaconess’ Fund

Past Leader Receives Pin At Founder's Day PTA Meeting

Emma Jane McClintock, Racine Elementary 78th PTA, shown with a past president pin. She reported on projects from her two years in office. Founder's Day donations were collected. A skit titled An Operation on Mrs PTA was staged by Helen Johnson and Mike Popp. Treasurer Nancy Ervin cited a $123.82 balance. Dues deadline set for March 15. The group approved $75 for teacher supplies.

Pomeroy Emma Jane McClintock Racine PTA McClintock Helen Johnson Mike Popp Nancy Ervin Treasury

Logan to Host Regional Garden Club Meeting

POMEROY The regional spring garden club meeting will be held in Logan on April 7. Pom eroy Garden Club gathered at Mrs Edward Baer s home where Mrs Charles Persinger recited the verse of the month and Mrs Clair Karr gave a devotion on The Meaning of Lent. Two papers were presented Pansies for People by Mrs Harold Brown and Zinnias by Mrs Walter Grueser.

Pomeroy Logan

Veterans Memorial Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

Admitted Opal Cummings Racine Mary Carr Coolville Eula Welker Columbus Ellen Douglas Pomeroy Roger Smith Reedsville Edith Mc Coy Syracuse Charles Humphreys Pomeroy William Chapman Coolville and discharges Harriet Hiatt Cris Hubbard Grace Natross Leland Nelson Clarence McDaniel Jr Giles Smith Terry Little Carol Fields and Orville Arms.

Opal Cummings Racine Mary Carr Coolville Eula Welker Columbus Ellen Douglas Pomeroy Roger Smith Reedsville Edith McCoy Syracuse Charles Humphreys William Chapman Harriet Hiatt Cris Hubbard Grace Natross Leland Nelson Clarence McDaniel, Jr Giles Smith Terry Little Carol Fields Orville Arms

10th Birthday Party Held For Barbara Anthony

Mr and Mrs Gerald Anthony hosted a party Friday for Barbara Anthonys 10th birthday. Venita Gibbs Denise Hawley Cindy Van Meter and Donna Boyd won prizes. Judy Leiving Terri Ingles Melinda Custer Bridget Goble Son dra Ohlinger attended. Rain hoods and candy favors were given to guests.

Middleport Gerald Anthony Barbara Venita Gibbs Denise Hawley Cindy van Meter Donna Boyd Judy Leiving Terri Ingels Melinda Custer Bridget Goble Sondra Ohlinger

Public Meeting Set At Racine Friday

The public is invited to a 7 p.m. Friday meeting at Racine Town Hall to discuss local gas problems. Attending are representatives of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission and the Racine Gas Co.

Racine Racine Town Hall Ohio Public Utilities Commission Racine Gas Co

Pomeroy Superintendent Gibbs Resigns After 44 Years

Charles S. Gibbs announces resignation as Pomeroy schools superintendent effective August 1 after 44 years in education. He began teaching in 1922, earned BS and MA from Ohio University, served as junior high and high school principal and athletic director, and led district development including a new elementary school. He holds multiple educational and civic roles.

Pomeroy Charles S. Gibbs Pomeroy Schools Gibbs Racine High School Ohio University Great Bend Athlet W. A. Smith Masonic Lodge Grace Episcopal Church Ohio Education Association The National Education Association Ohio Association of School Administrators American Association of School Administrators Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Southeastern Ohio Pomeroy Episcopal Church Southeastern Ohio Education Association Sugar Run Central Messenger Newsphoto

Middleport BPW Names Nominating Committee for 66 67

Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club initiates six new members Helen Handley Mary Kunzleman Dorinda Wilson and Margaret Griffiths Phyllis Baker and Betty Leonard. Loretta Saelens Gloria Ebersbach and Betty Pickens named to the nominating committee. Mrs. Pratt announces May 13 to 15 Buckeye Girls State delegate and alternate chosen. Heart Sunday report guests Clara Blackwood Betty Guinther door prize Pearl Reynolds dinner at Martin Restaurant. Also Sigma Tau Omega initiates Mickey Winebrenner Capital University education major from Syracuse.

Middleport Middleport Business and _ Professional Women’s Clab Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Edgar Reynolds Helen Handley Mary Kunzelman Dorinda Wilson Margaret Griffiths Phyllis Baker Betty Leonard Loretta Saelens Gloria Ebersbach Betty Pickens Edgar Pratt Cleveland Buckeye Girls State John Werner Heart Clara Blackwood Betty Guinther Pearl Reynolds Martin Columbus Mickey Winebrenner Dana Winebrenner Syracuse Sigma Tau Omega Capital University Winebrenner Pomeroy High School Capital

Meetings in Meigs County PTA and club notices

Mrs. Laura Harrison announces Dad's Night at Bradbury PTA with film Highlights of the Cleveland Browns and plans for a March 18 talent show. Meigs County Beagle Club meets 7 30 p.m. Thursday at the clubhouse and Ohio University dramatic players present at Pomeroy Elementary PTA 7 30 p.m. Monday. A white elephant sale, Rutland PTA record dance party 9 30 p.m. to midnight Friday, and Daughters of Ruth potluck Monday noon with meeting follow. District officers to be elected Sunday at Chester Methodist Church council 2 p.m. Kathy Pooler, Middleport first grader, underwent surgery Tuesday at Holzer Hospital.

Laura Harrison Bradbury Pta Cleveland Browns Meigs County Beagle Club Ohio University Dramatic Players Pomeroy Elementary Pta Rutland Pta Rutland Daughters of Ruth United Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Chester

Legion Ladies Add New Member At Mount Moriah Meeting

Mrs. William Beard joined the Ladies Auxiliary of Lewis Mandley Post 263 in a Tuesday ritualistic meeting led by president Mrs. Arnold Richards at Mount Moriah Baptist. The unit donated to the heart fund and discussed visiting the Dialing for Dollars show in Huntington West Virginia on May 10 with other county auxiliaries. Reports on the Americanism program were read along with thank you notes from district and post leaders. Refreshments were served during the social hour with several members assisting.

Middleport William Beard Lewis Manley American Legion Mount Moriah Baptist Church Arnold Richards Campbell Harper Huntington W. Va Wilson Carr Eighth District Albert Roush Feeney - Bennett Post Will Winston Oscar Hardaway William Smith Arlena Reese Con Young

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