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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1960

Page

2

Eastern High Minstrel Draws Capacity Audience

Eastern High School staged its annual minstrel show to packed houses over two nights. Director Mrs. Alice Nease and a large cast delivered song and dance numbers with blacklight effects, featuring soloists such as Edgar Hartung and John Mora and a chorus including Peggy Hasbargin Janet Bissell Judy Starcher Joyce Fick and many others. The production closed with You're a Grand Old Flag and Jacob's Ladder as the finale, followed by gifts to Mrs. Nease and Mrs. Ingraham.

Pomeroy Eastern High School Alice Nease Edgar Hartung John Mora Nick Leonard David Riggs Charles Lee Roger Rose Bill Chapman David Davis Jack Kelly Chapman Rosie Riggs Peggy Hasbargin Janet Bissell Judy Starcher Joyce Fick Janet Hoffman Peggy Amberger Barbara Wright Gay Douglas Jackie Frecker Danny Bowers Nancy Lou Cole Polly Dorst Patty McGrath Marilyn Koehler Joe Bahr Clio Charles Caldwell Richard Nease Victor Gaul Cecilia Gaul Nancy Cole Kareen Damewood Connie Spencer Helen Bentz Sharron Hayman Joyce Ginther Judy Fick Geraldine Durst Dolores Koenig Sharon Shields Marilyn Bissell Lila Hayman Gaul Jack Kelley Mora Sisson Sue Myers Nease Olive

DAR convention highlights and local honors noted in Cleveland trip

Mrs. Irving Karr Jr and Mrs. A R Knight along with Miss Sharon Jones returned from the 61st annual Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Cleveland. Highlights included a Herbert L Philbrick talk and a Judge Hoover appearance on Benjamin Handby. The Navajo program head spoke on Chilocco School with 900 students and 150 buildings. Proceeds from Middleport talent show support Syracuse Emergency Squad and Middleport Band Boosters.

Irving Karr, Jr A. R. Knight Sharon Jones The Daughters of the American Revolution Cleveland Karr DAR Knight Jonathan Meigs Miss Jones Herbert L. Philbrick Philbrick F.B.1 Nellie Grey Betty B. Hollowell Hollowell Daisie Saunders Robert Miller Bertha Pownall

McKinley and Ferguson Win 1960 Dance Championship

About 600 teenagers witnessed Earl McKinley and Karen Ferguson win the 1960 dance championship at Pomeroy Junior High, with seven area high schools in finals. Prizes included trophies for McKinley and Ferguson, live acts The Galaxies and The Rockaways, a large cakewalk, and a celebration planned at New Haven Canteen.

Pomeroy Earl McKinley Karen Ferguson Pomeroy Junior High School Kenny Hysell Leon Jordan Steve Williamson Point Pleasant W. Va Maida Roush Middleport David Boney Patty MecDaniel Wahama Miss Ferguson McKinley Middleport High School

Rothrock Rites Held for Ester Rothrock

Funeral services for Mrs Ester Rothrock were held at 2 p m in Wesley Chapel near Upper Sandusky. She was the wife of Rev Harry A Rothrock former Heath Methodist Church pastor who helped establish the Women s Society of Christian Service.

Ester Rothrock Troy Wesley Upper Sandusky

Racine High School Band Delights 300 at Spring Concert

About 300 residents attended the Racine High School spring concert in the high school auditorium under director H Bernard Krinke. Highlights included Canadian Sunset, Brass Band Blues, Die Meistersinger excerpts, and Alice Blue Gown by a clarinet quartet. A vocal trio performed You Belong to Me. The concert listed many band members and announced a band banquet at 6 pm Friday followed by a dance with Jays emceeing until 11 pm in the auditorium.

Pomeroy Racine H. Bernard Krinke Nancy Johnson Roberta Kraeuter Linda Roush Terry Bradford Shirley Norris You Belong To Me Ruth Ann Petrel Miss Stobart Patty Grimm Sue Circle Louise Fisher Jo- Ann van Meter Miriam Smith Kenda Russell Joyce Circle Ginger Stearns Kay Willford Seanna Brewer Barbara Cleland Patsy Price Jean Miller Karen Ours Mary Euler Margie Stobart Sue Ann Buck Kathryn Powell Ruth Wingett Kathryn Brace Janice Smith Bob McNickle Linda Hayman Linda Wilt Patty Roush Joyce Carson Robert Smith Alfred Toney Sheila Young Bill Lake Rebecca Toney Brad Teaford Bruce McKelvey Melvin van Meter Ann Proctor Margaret

Fellowship Hears Visitor from Iraq at Middleport Church

Westminister Youth Fellowship met at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. Gus Alrawi of Iraq spoke on his country’s economy social problems education and religion while over 40 attendees joined in group singing. Refreshments and hostess contributions followed the social hour.

Middleport Westminister

Hereford Sale Slated for Tuesday

Plans for the Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association show and sale are complete at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Over 50 animals have been consigned. The sale begins at 1 p.m. and the show at 9 a.m. Sam Marting will judge and Emerson Marting will auctioneer. The breeders dinner is tonight at the Hotel Martin.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association Rock Springs Fairgrounds Hiram Slanter Sam Marting Washington D. H Emerson Marting Hotel Martin

WCTL To Meet Middleport

The Middleport Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 7 30 Friday evening at the Middleport Church of Christ, it was announced today.

Middleport

Fellowship To Meet Middleport Church Group

The Men's Fellowship of the Middleport First Baptist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Additional details were not provided in the readable text.

Fellowship of the Middleport First Baptist Church

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Postpones Meeting

The Pomeroy Shakespeare Club meeting at Mrs. Phil Williamson's home scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed until March 30.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Phil Williamson

Miss Jo Ellen Follrod Honored at Bridal Shower

Miss Jo Ellen Follrod was honored at a bridal shower in the Secred Heart Church auditorium hosted by Mrs. George Horak and daughter Rose. Guests included Kathryn Russell Nancy Sisson Sandy Smith Pauline Roush and many others with gifts arranged on a bride themed table. The serving group included Rose Horak Wilma Ohlinger Mary Kunzelman Jeannette Roush and Kay Follrod as refreshments of ice cream mints coffee and cake with wedding bell decor were served.

Follrod Secred Heart Church George Horak Rose Kathryn Russell Nancy Sisson Sandy Smith Pauline Roush Lucy Cooper Ada Neutzling Mary Alice Andrews Jeanette Roush Barbara Horak Kay Follrod Charlotte Murray Ann Baker Susan Young Marilyn Spires Daisy Gilloghy Earlene Renshaw Nancy Sission Shirley Brown

Illness Strikes Middleport Police Leaving Department Shorthand

Chief Herbert Gilkey reports the Middleport police force is understaffed after three officers fall under the weather. Fred WeWees and Everett Bostic are confined at home with illness while I R Neal misses duty due to his wife's illness.

Middleport Herbert Gilkey Fred WeWees Everett Bostic I. R. Neal

Women To Meet At Middleport Church Class

Loyal Women's Class of the Middleport Church of Christ will meet at 6 p m Thursday evening A potluck dinner will precede the business session.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ

Church Men to Meet in Meigs County at 7:30

Fellowship of the Meigs County Churches of Christ will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Middleport church building for a gathered program and discussion.

Fellowship of the Meigs County Churches of Christ Middleport

Jordan native Telel speaks to Christaen Endeavor group

Jordan resident Telel, student at Ohio University, told Middleport Church of Christ members that Jordan challenges the camel rider stereotype. He described a diversified high school curriculum, noted Easter as the year’s main holiday, and explained Jordan’s religious ceremonies surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection. Carol Scott led singing and Rev. Fred I. Gardner offered the opening prayer.

Middleport Jac Telel Jordan Christaan Endeavor Middleport Church of Christ Ohio University Telel United States Teles Tele Jesus Christ Carol Scott Fred I. Gardner

Third Friday Club Meets at Mrs Cleland Hines Home

Mrs Cleland Hines hosted the Third Friday Club with Mrs Denver Thomas presiding. Prizes in games went to Mrs Bentz Wolfe, Mrs Addie Grueser, and Mrs Max Mein hart. Hostess served refreshments.

Past Meigs Temple Chiefs Meet At Mrs Lowe Home

Middleport reports the former chiefs of Meigs Temple Py Thian Sisters gather tonight at the residence of Mrs William Lowe.

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters William Lowe

Middleport Child Treated After Accidental Aspirin Ingestion

David Parker 20 month old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Parker was driven to Holzer Hospital Sunday after accidentally swallowing aspirin. The Middleport emergency squad transported him from village hall where he had been taken for evaluation.

Swallows Aspirin Middleport David Parker Harold Parker Holzer Hospital Parker Village Hall

Bereans to Meet Middleport Church of Christ

The Loyal Bereans Class of the Middleport Church of Christ will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the local church hall for a study and discussion session.

Middleport Bereans Middleport Church of Christ

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