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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1957

Page

2

High School Varieties of 1957 Delights Pomeroy Auditorium

Pomeroy High School presented Varieties of 1957 in the Junior High Auditorium with 20 acts. Harold Hager led The Five Kings performing Young Love Hound Dog You re the Reason I m In Love. A Pony Chorus added color. Milestone acts included a Red Riding Hood puppet show and two vocal duets. The show runs again tonight at 8 for 50 cents.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Five Kings Harold Hager Michael Ohblinger Sol Johnson Vincent Green Eugene Frye Young Love Hound Dog Re the C. S. Gibbs Robert Green Ramora Boice Mr. Wonderful Lila Sue Terrell Baby Viola Brown You Mary Amberger Barbara Donovan Sheila Strauss April Shasteen Julia Sevier Carol Curtis Ann Baker Connie Woodgeard Linda Basnett Milton Lambert James White Frankie Johnnie Junior Hawthorne Rita Ball Tom Goetz My Shadow Loraine Grover Vicki Brown Vicki Brown, and “Mutual Admiration Society Joe Kennedy Carolyn Meier Sondra Ingraham Donna Jenkins James Baker Eddie Boney Elda Donofrio Red Riding Hood Lila Terrell Mama Thomas Goetz My Lady Fair Myrna Maag Toyland Terry Ohlinger Darlene Watson Charlene Zundel Sharon Young Ray Woodgeard Jim Lohse Earlene Renshaw Thomas Brown June O'Brien Bob Jacobs Bill Anderson Jim Ebersbach Sue Smith Sondra Potts Carolyn Sisson Linda Moore Roger Hysell Charles Swisher

Soprano Hoyt to Lead in The Medium at Marietta College

Margaret Hoyt, Middleport senior and daughter of Rev and Mrs Claremont Hoyt, has been selected for the lead role in the light opera The Medium at Marietta College tonight and Saturday. A Middleport High School graduate, she is active in music and Chi Omega and has been pledged to two honorary sororities. She is visiting with Robert Mills of New York City.

Middleport Margaret Hoyt Marietta College Miss Hoyt Claremont Hoyt First Baptist Church Middleport High School Chi Omega Hoyt Robert Mills New York City

Birthday Dinner Attended by Multiple McKnight and Frazier Family Members

Attendees include Ellen and George McKnight with Sharon and Roger McKnight of Columbus, Ralph and Paul Frazier of Gallipolis, Paul Gaston of Albany, and Arthur Crabtree at the Fern Gi logly home. Weekend guests of Ney Carpenter include Martha Mays, Albert Quivey of Strasburg, and Robert Parker of Bolivar. Mendal Jordan's household hosted Lavern Jordan, Faye Jorden, Lewis Cottrill, Dwaine Jordan, and Francis Queen. Melva Faye Jordan and Linda Pettit joined by Mendal Jordan for a regional FHA meeting in Fort Frankfort. Westina Crabtree also attended.

Carpenter Fern Gilogly Ellen McKnight George Roger Sharon McKnight Columbus Ralph Frazier Gallipolis Paul Gaston Albany Arthur Crabtree Ney Carpenter Martha Mays Albert Quivey Strasburg Robert Parker Bolivar Mendal Jordan Lavern Jordan Faye Jorden Lewis Cottrill Dwaine Jordan Francis Queen Melva Faye Jordan Linda Pettit Frankfort

Local News Briefs From Stratesville Area

Mark Leaman four year old son of Mr and Mrs William Leaman underwent surgery in Mount St. Mary Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Reddin of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs John Sherrard. American Legion Auxiliary met at Margaret Sherrards home. Onndill Wilson presented a program. Roy Grandy of Zanesville visited Walter Grandy. Forest Rose Temple No4 of the Pythian Sisters held an initiation. Edna Rawlins attended Noble Grand Lodge meeting at Christine Peyton home in Shawnee.

New Straitsville Mark Leaman William Leaman Mount St. Mary Hospital George Reddin Columbus John Sherrard American Legion Auxiliary Margaret Sherrard Onndill Wilson Roy Grandy Zanesville Walter Grandy Forest Rose Temple No.4 Pythian Sisters Edna Rawlins Noble Grand Lodge Christine Peyton Shawnee

Firemen's banquet serves coon and rabbit in Middleport

Middleport firemen and guests enjoyed fried rabbit with sides and a baked coon at the village hall supper. Chief Leroy Bartrum and Fireman Everett Bachner supplied the meat. Mrs Bachner and Mrs Sidney Russell prepared sides. Jack Bechtle led cooking. a fire education film followed with Harold Hubbard presenting. Mayor C O Fisher and other town officials attended.

Middleport Village Hall Leroy Bartrum Everett Bachner Bachner Sidney T. Russell

Achievement Day Set For Next Wednesday

The 21st annual Achievement Day at Middleport High School runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with themes on home as the center of family life. K R Brown demonstrates color and fabric use for home decor while a 13 minute film and rug discussions are planned.

Pomeroy Middleport Geneva H. Nolan K. R. Brown

Tuppers Plains Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Dorothy Stout joins her husband for two weeks delaying a move. James Stout is stationed in Texas and Dale Kuhn visited family before serving in New York. Guests include Homer and Ethel Arbaugh, Gordon Chevalier and sons, Lucy Kim returning from Marion, and several Dayton Huntington Sumner and Athens residents hosted by local families. Mrs Shirley Blackwell undergoes surgery at University Hospital Columbus.

Tuppers Plains Dorothy Stout Dorothy Barnhill James Stout Texas Dale Kuhn Grace Kuhn Dale New York Homer Webster Mt. Olive Ethel Arbaugh W. W. Bragg Adrian Roberts Columbus Gordon Chevalier Roberts Mr. Chevalier Lucy Kim Thelma Chase Marion Colonel Woode Murry Hopkins Dayton FE. J. Persons Huntington C. D. Swartz Lottridge Charles Findling Sumner R. C. Orr Athens Shirley Blackwell University Hospital

Robert Carson Fined for Failure to Stop at Sign

Robert Carson of Meigs County was fined $10 and costs by Mayor C. O. Fisher after pleading guilty to failing to stop for a stop sign on Thursday night.

Middleport Robert Carson Meigs County C. O. Fisher

County Flower Show Adds New Activity

Meigs County garden clubs approve a county wide flower show to showcase talent. Rutland representatives vote to combine efforts with a tentative June timing and no set location yet. Chairmen named Mrs David Koblentz and Mrs Carl Kautz of the Chester Garden Club.

Middleport Meigs County Rutland David Koblentz Carl Kautz Chester Garden Club

Jitney supper and bazaar for Racine church set March 30

A Racine event page notes a jitney supper and bazaar sponsored by the Happy Hustler's Class of the Methodist Church at the high school on Saturday evening March 30 starting at 4 30. Local social items list visits and guests among Racine and surrounding families.

Racine Methodist Church Ed Simpson The CES Lawrence Martin Larry Weirton W. Va Pearl Martin Marilyn Rice Tommy Lindsey Grove City Gary Dill Victor Wolfe Letart Willie Davis Earl Dill Rina Cross Florida Ruth Jane Ellis Columbus W. W. Jenkins David Akron WSCS Gomer Lewis Francis Morris

Leifheits Reserve Butler Farms Wins At SEC Hereford Show

Leifheit descendants claim reserve champion bull and reserve champion female at the 10th Annual SEC Hereford Association Show and Sale held at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Champion bull sold for 335 dollars to Dewey Fuller & Son. champion female brought 275 to Dr. W. S. McCoy. Purchasers include 4-H/FFA members Anita Collins, Jackie Wigal, Larry Sullivan, and Larry Glenn Marr. Average prices were 211.07 for bulls and 162 for females. organizational leadership saw Carl Close re elected president Ruth Butler as vice president and ongoing secretary treasurer Hiram Slanter.

Pomeroy Butler Hereford Farms Huntington SEC FFA Aneita Collins Jackie Wigal Meigs County Larry Sulli Van West Columbia W. Va Larry Glenn Marr Northup Hugh Leifheit Guy Swadley Clyde Penny Carl Close Hereford Association Ruth Butler John Butler Hiram Slanter

Pomeroy Hosts First Ever Boat Show Grand Opening

Pomeroy opened the Metropolitan Marine Sales and Service boat show on W Main Street from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and will run again tomorrow with prizes and refreshments. Willis Leadingham and Kenneth Grover promote Harbor-area sales of Scott Atwater boats with plans for a dock on the Ohio River and a demonstration boat.

Pomeroy W. Main Street Metropolitan Marine Sales and Service Outboard Willis Leadingham Kenneth Grover Leadingham Ohio River Swatzel Scott- Atwater Grover

Pomeroy Social Notes Celebrates Five Birthdays

Pomeroy social notes report five birthdays honored at the Past Presidents Parley of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. J. M. Thornton's home. Elizabeth Young Ben Neutzling Lewis Stanley Eddie Smith and Jennie Sue Eiselstein named. devotions by Zana Baxter on Back to God Movement.

Millers Cottage Dayton Elizabeth Huber Gallipolis Mrs. Young Dey Hysell George Hackett Thornton Neutzling Stanley Frances Beards

Mason County DAV Chapter Sets Special Sunday Meeting

Mason County Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in their new home. Edward Reuter of Pomeroy will lead the program, and all members are urged to attend the special session.

MASON Mason County DAV Edward Reuter Pomeroy

The Church and Mental Health Program At Minersville WSCS

Mrs Frank Stew art and Mrs Earl Renshaw presented the program The Church and Mental Health at the Minersville Methodist Church WSCS session. A panel on the topic featured Mrs Essie Mossman Mrs Brooks Sayre and Mrs Earl Grueser with readings and prayers followed by a business session and a card sent to Mrs Otto Hartenbach who was a Holzer Hospital patient. refreshments served to ten members.

Pomeroy Frank Stewart Earl Renshaw Minersville Methodist Church WSCS Essie Mossman Brooks Sayre Earl Grueser Renshaw Clifford Phillips William Russell Adolph Grueser Sadie Brown Hosmer Roush Stewart Stella Grueser

Kenova Man Charged With Drunk Driving

Edsele White, 26, of North Kenova was charged with drunk driving after a one car collision on Route 7 one mile east of Pomeroy. He reportedly left the road into a ditch traveling about 15 feet before regaining the road and stopping. Sheriff Robert Hartenbach noted moderate damage to the left front wheel and left rear fender.

Pomeroy North Kenova Edsele White Robert Hartenbach

Elmhurst Choir to Present Sacred Concert at Church

The Elmhurst College Chapel Choir of 44 mixed voices will perform a sacred concert titled Life of Christ in Music on Monday April 1 at Pomeroy Federated Church Elmhurst Illinois. Robert Thatcher directs the choir which tours the Midwest and beyond with sacred works. The public is invited to attend.

Elmhurst Choir Pomeroy Elmhurst College Elmhurst Ill Pomeroy Federated Church Waldo J. Bartels Life of Christ In Music Bach Vittoria Rachmaninoff and Sowerby United States Ohio West Virginia District of Columbia Indiana Illinois Robert Thatcher Bartels

Parkersburg and Huntington Guests Noted in Social Roundup

Portland hosts Mr. and Mrs Hyath Parsons for dinner with Mim and Darrell Perry of Parkersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beegle visit James Johnson of Vincent with their sons. Recent guests of Eber Ours include Gerald Ours and children from Huntington and Roland Kellenberger with son Gregg from Columbus.

Portland Hyath. Parsons Mim Darrell Perry Parkersburg Robert Beegle James Johnson Vincent Eber Ours Gerald Ours Huntington Roland Kellenberger Gregg Columbus

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Miss Hess Tommy Werry Donna Rea Karen Holt Bill Owens Asenath Tracy Raymond Poulin Nancy Woodgeard Johnora Lambert Lucille Swackhammer William Gibbs Roger Williams Carl Williams U.S. Air Force San Antonio Tex Wichita Falls Ohio State University Duke Pomeroy Gallipolis PT. Pleasant Pomeroy Bend Theatres Whispering Smith Nelsonville Soprano Lead Role Westina Crabtree New Stratesville Rabbit Coon Laurel Group Ing Second St Maxine Price Home Demonstration Council Haven Theatre New Haven All New Fats Domino Joe Turner Choker Campbell Tommy Charles Anita Ray With Touch Connors Lisa Gaye Sterling Holloway Leifheits Butler Farms Bill Mott Roy Kay Pedro F. H. Gilford E. R. Wagner Pomeroy Social Notes Robert Wagner Virginia Leith Scott Brady Rita Gam Guy Madison Anthony Quinn Katy Jurado del Rio Sun Man Eleanor Parker King and Four Queens Cleo Moore Richard Crenna Kenova Linda Darnell Dale Robertson Ward Bond Rod Cameron Julie London Ben Cooper Columbia Comedy Dhee Citizens National Citizens National Bank Middleport, Ohio Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Quality TV ALLEN E. Main ST Bendvue Theatre
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