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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1962

Page

5

Birthday observed for Drew Webster Post 39 Legion

POMEROY The 43rd birthday of the American Legion was celebrated Monday night at Drew Webster Post 39. The event featured color advancement, a welcome address by Mrs. Gerald Woldermuth, remarks by Mickey Williams, and awards for post service and membership drives.

Ben Neutzling George Beards Harry Houdashelt Guido Girolami Frank Paul Casci Reino Lind Charles Swatzel Leonard Jewell C. J. Rhodes Joe Struble Kenneth Harris Robert Vaughan Frank B. Will Ernest Lallance Frank Vaughan Drum and Bugle Corps Mickey Menchini Rickey Campbell Eber Roush Charles Hayes Legion

Middleport PTA Plans County Council Meeting Program

Middleport PTA laid plans for the Meigs County PTA Council meeting to be held April 5 in the Middleport auditorium. A seniors panel from all five county high schools will discuss Choosing Vocations, moderated by Harold Sauer of Rutland High School.

Meigs County Pta Middleport Middleport Pta Harold Sauer Rutland Kalad Hindy George Hackett, Jr John Fultz Lee Smith PTA Jack Bechtel Bert Bodimer Ray Pickens Meigs County School of Dance Mercedes Condon Judy Riggs Richard Nease Ding Dong Daddy Dumas Joy Kautz Rosa Booth Karen Price Glenna Sprague Betty Gayle Campbell Debbie Gallagher Victor Gaul Robert Kautz Nease Gloria Jean Buck Debbie Sheets Mitzy Wolfe Alice Nease Charlene Ward Nancy Zumbaugh Debbie Keebaugh Patty Gaul Java Goodwin Patty Collins Charleen Ward Ruthmetts Floria Jean Buck Linda Perry Jennifer Menchini

Man Charged With Illegal Exhaust Fined in Local Court

Robert Lee Humphries of Pomeroy faced illegal exhaust charges in the Middleport court of May or Kenneth McElhinney. He was fined five dollars with costs suspended, resulting in no further penalties.

Middleport Robert Lee Humphries Pomeroy Kenneth McElhinney

Meigs County Health Advisory Council Forms For Year

The Meigs County Public Health Advisory Council organized for the year with E. A. Wingett as president Roy Pearson as vice president and Kenneth McElhinney as secretary. The group includes township board president members and community mayors. Dr. E F Maag was reappointed to a five year term on the Meigs County Board of Health. Mrs Beulah Strauss and Dr B J Allison attended the session.

E. A. Wingett Roy Pearson Kenneth McElhinney E. F. Maag Meigs County

Bidwell Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Visits

Bidwell social notes recount a Methodist supper on March 21 at 6 30 PM, with all welcome and a potluck. The column lists visits among residents including Denney of Newark, Fraley family in Columbus, and numerous gatherings at Westerman Church, with birthdays and hospital stays noted.

Bidwell Bidwell Methodist Fellowship Everett Denney Newark Sylvia Eno William Fraley Columbus Ladies Aid Westerman Church Martin Hash Lester Soles Celesta Switzer Vinton Roxie Shoemaker Bidwell Women's Society of Christian Service Herbert Black True Seekers Ben Bickers Harold Devol Oak Hill Paul Eddie France Porter

Pomeroy Dentist Addresses Letart Falls PTA Meeting

Dr K D Amsbary of Pomeroy spoke to Letart Falls PTA on health and dental care. He cited bacteria causing disease and sugar intake at 100 pounds per person yearly, praised fluoride, and noted Crest toothpaste endorsement.

Pomeroy Letart Falls PTA K. D. Amsbary American Dental Association Amsbury Bend Jane Hill Middleport Don Nease Jean Alkire Naomi Stobart Mary Roush Chlorus Grimm Debbie Hill Danny Boy Charles Hayman

Gatewood Receives Last Masonic Rites in Middleport

Funeral services for Dana Gatewood were held at Mount Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Nyle Borden officiating. Members of Ancient York Masonic Lodge 38 and Alla Baba Shrine 53 conducted rites. J. O. Webster presided. Nearby mourners from Columbus, Dayton, The Plains, Montgomery, and Portsmouth attended. In Rutland, Pvt. Robert E. Cremeans, 18, was assigned to the 543d Ordnance Company in Geissen, Germany, after Rutland High.

Middleport Dana Gatewood Mount Moriah Baptist Church Nyle Borden Campbell Harper Ancient York D. H Charles Gomer Loren Gomer Ralston Russell Columbus Oliver Cousins Carrie Wills Charles Payne Dayton Emma Thompson the Plains Emmons Pearis Earl Saunders Montgomery James Maloney Howard Smith Portsmouth Germany Rutland Robert E. Cremeans Theodore F. Cremeans Route 543D Ordnance Company Giessen Rutland High School

Tuberculosis Talk Set By Dr. Donnerberg At Meigs Meeting

Dr. Roy Donnerberg of Columbus will discuss Tuberculosis and Tuberculin Testing at the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting in Meigs County. The 6 30 p m event at Federated Church includes dinner business session and a slide show on tuberculin testing. A chest clinic will also be conducted at the Meigs County Health Department.

Middleport Roy Donnerberg Columbus Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association Federated Church Donnerberg Meigs County Health Department

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