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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1965

Page

7

Champion Hereford Bulls Shine At Southeast Ohio Show

The 18th annual Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association show and sale honored grand and reserve champion bulls from Pomeroy Goff and Sons and G L Hereford. Class winners included Wagoner Farm Dixielou Farm Gans Farm Hines Farm and McCoy Farm with several farms and buyers listed for premium bulls and females. Highest prices paid reached 390 dollars for a bull and 350 dollars for a female with buyers from multiple towns including Chesterhill Ches ter and Gallipolis.

Pomeroy — Goff and Sons L. Hereford Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association Rock Springs Fairgrounds Wagoner Farm Dixielou Farm Gans Farm Pomeroy Goff and Sons McCoy Farm Hines Farm Gans Hines Lloyd Blackwood Chester Claude A. Jones Chesterhill Maynard Post Buckhannon Route 1 W. Va

Recreation Applications Close April 1

Middleport recreation program discussed at the park site as the Middleport Recreation Commission met. Henry Clatworthy chaired with Gene Harris present. Commission members Charles White Richard Vaughan Emerson Jones and Cash Bahr. Jones and Bahr represent the Middleport Board of Education which funds the program. April 1 is the deadline to apply for pool manager recreation director and swimming instructor positions. Applications mailed to Middleport Village Hall.

Middleport Middleport Recreation Commission Henry Clatworthy Gene Harris Charles White Richard Vaughan Emerson Jones Cash Bahr Jones Bahr Middleport Board of Education Middleport Village Hall

Engagement News for Pierce Madden Ceremony in Columbus

Mrs Clyde Pierce announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Major Margaret Jean Pierce WAC to Lt Col Theodore Madden USAF. The ceremony will be at 905 Garvey Rd Columbus on March 20.

Gladys Pierce Radcliff Clyde Pierce Margaret Jean Pierce Women’s Army Corps Theodore Madden U. S. Air Force Garvey Rd Columbus Parnie McLaughlin Duane McLaughlin Michael Stephen Ann Amelia Charles Trent Tamara Pamela Gladys Pierce Duane Ruth McLaughlin Bob Smith Jeffrey Athens Harry Wells Duane Lowe Roxanne Randy William V. Pierce Donald Pierce Dick Hagerty C. G. Ratcliff Virginia Goss S. D. Burns Allon Vinton Town

Varieties Of 1965 At Pomeroy Junior Show

Pomeroy High School rehearsals wrap for the musical Varieties of 1965. Mrs Swackhammer leads vocal students in two western themed segments and an Indian scene while the dance orchestra prepares the stage show with the full cast.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Lucille Swackhammer Kenneth Taeia

Pomeroy Awards Honor Varsity and Cheer Teams

Pomeroy High School held an assembly awarding the varsity basketball team and cheerleaders. Coach Russell Moore recognized Phil Swindell Bob Crow Bob Smith Bill Jewell Bruce Simpson and others with medals and letters. Coach Charles Chancey awarded reserve letters to Don Swisher Bill Moore Steve Finlan Ronnie Logan Allen Swindell John Wolfe Cecil Midkiff Bill Radford Eugene Triplett Tom Woods. Fourteen freshmen received awards from Coach Charles Bickel. Miss Donna Kessinger presented cheerleader awards to Joan Hewetson Faye Cramer Katie Morarity with medals and letters for Terry Fultz Cindy Hendricks. Reserve cheerleaders Sandy White Jennifer Menchini Becky Nease and Ginny Fife will receive awards later.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Russell Moore Phil Swindell Bob Crow Bob Smith Bill Jewell Bruce Cindy Hendricks Sandy White Jennifer Menchini Becky Nease Ginny Fife

Top Students In Subjects Announced Rutland High School

Rutland High School announces top scorers from a district state scholarship test praised by Harold Sauer the guidance counselor. Fifty two students participated and named high achievers include Gene Grate in general science and English nine Charles Scott in English ten Latischia Gates in French one and English eleven Linda Sue Parker in French two senior social science English twelve Leroy Pope book keeping Glenda Johnson biology Bob Thomas Ronnie Taylor physics Brenda Johnson world history David Peterson American history Larry Montgomery algebra one Allan Gibson algebra two Randy Vance geometry Allan Blackwood Latin one

Rutland Rutland High School Harold Sauer Gene Grate Genera Science Charles Scott Latischia Gates Linda Sue Parker Leroy Pope Glenda Johnson Bob Thomas Ronnie Taylor Brenda Johnson David Peterson Larry Montgomery Allan Gibson Randy Vance Allan Blackwood

Williamson Receives OSU Master in Electrical Engineering

Tommy L. Williamson of Rutland earns a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Ohio State University. His mother Edith Williamson and brother Billy attend the Columbus graduation. Williamson also holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Ohio University 1962 and was his high school valedictorian. He works at the Laser Technology Branch of Avionics Laboratory at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton.

Rutland Tommy L. Williamson Edith Williamson Ohio State University Williamson Billy Columbus Rutland High School Ohio University Avionics Laboratory Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton

Meetings in Meigs and Nearby Groups Schedule

Local clubs and religious groups publish meeting plans across Meigs and nearby towns. The Pomeroy IOOF hall hosts a practice session for Meetings in Meigs at 7 30 p m, with other groups like the Pomeroy WCTU, Rutland Gardeners, and Middleport Women’s group holding sessions at set times. A Cow Crop and Cost Clinic will be held at Grace Episcopal Parish House featuring C D McGrew George Gist and Dr Harter.

George Gist Dr. Harter

Science fair honors two Middleport students at Southeast Ohio fair

Middleport High School freshmen Elaine Davis and Josephine Toney earned excellent and good ratings for projects at the Southeast Ohio District Science Fair held at Ohio University in Athens. Accompanied by instructor Henry Null, they presented heart defects and planaria regeneration studies.

Middleport Middleport High School Ohio University Elaine Davis Josephine Toney Athens Henry Null

Rutland Class Plans Washington Trip for Seniors

The Rutland School senior class of 39 will travel by chartered bus to Washington D C leaving May 24. Mrs Harold Sauer and Carl Denison will supervise the group. Fundraisers include a gym dance, a bake sale on March 9 and 10, a record hop on April 24 and a car raffle on May 8. Over $200 was raised at a recent dinner organized by the seniors and their mothers.

Rutland Washington, D. C Harold Sauer Carl Denison Keith Sutherland Eileen Hawkins Julia Lucas Ronnie Turner Mike Stewart Carol and Flocarri Ronnie Sutherland Jim Lambert Martha Hawkins Nancy Pope Calvin Sprouse

Birthday Party With Space Motif Honors Jeannie Boone

A space themed party marked Jeannie Boone's fifth birthday hosted by Rev and Mrs Donald Boone in Middleport. A red white and blue cake flanked by rocket replicas, miniature parachutes as favors, and space related games occupied the celebration with guests Trina Gibbs Joann Murray David Wilcox David Mills Dickie Owen David Boone and Jennifer Wise.

Middleport Jeannie Boone Donald Boone Trina Gibbs Joann Murray David Wilcox David Mills Dickie Owen David Boone Jennifer Wise

Eastern High Band Earns Excellent at OMEA District Meet

The Eastern High School band from Meigs County earned excellent ratings for its selections Czech Suite Air for Bands and Keifer Special at the Ohio Music Education Association district competition in Ironton. Director Charles Yeage received an A for direction. Accompanying teachers Mrs. Carl Barnhill and Mrs. Earl Dean. Snowy weather kept other bands from traveling.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Music Education Assn Ironton Keifer Charles Yeage Carl Barnhill Earl Dean

Veterans Memorial Hospital Discharges Noted in List

Hospital notes record discharges including Kathryn Wilt Mrs Charles Mowery and son Mrs William Beard and son Mrs Gor appear in the Veterans Memorial Hospital discharge list alongside other patients and pending details for several residents from Middleport Syracuse Racine New Haven and nearby communities.

Charles Boyles Aling Durst Middleport Sasles Hayes Wayne Hubbard Syracuse Florence Thorpe Billy Roush New Haven W. Va Edna Parsons Racine Lillie Carpenter Carpenter Kathryn Wilt Charles Mowery William Beard Gor

Easter Party for Meigs Infirmary by Baptist Guilds

Easter baskets and decorated eggs were given to residents of the Meigs Infirmary by the Hattie Jackson Guild of Mount Moriah Baptist Church and the Sandra K. Miller Chapter of the First Baptist Church Girls Guild. Candid readings, prayers, and songs followed with participants including Thelma Kinson, Marsha Bowles, Gail Board, Myrta Wilson, Jeannie Boone, and five year old Stephanie Pullen.

Middleport Meigs Ae Infirmary Hattie Jackson Mount Moriah Baptist Church Sandra K. Miller First Baptist Church Girls Guild Ervin Buer Hattie Jackson Guild Stephanie Pullen Gail Board Mryta Wilson Jeannie Boone

Television Listings Note on Schedule Corrections

The Messenger notes it is not responsible for errors in listings if stations fail to provide corrected schedules. Bold type marks color programs.

Messenger

Fifth Birthday Celebrated at St Patrick Theme Party

POMEROY Mr and Mrs Richard Rosenbaum hosted a St Patrick s Day themed fifth birthday party for son James Patrick at their home. Shamrock pins and leprechaun hats were given to guests. Prizes went to Blaettnar Becky Thomas Scott Warner Kathy Blaett nar and Timmy R with other attendees including Becky Fultz Beth Jenkins Paul Reed Kim Sebo Mac Williams Danny Thomas Ricky Blaettnar and Randy Roach Patty Warner Timmy and Todd.

Pomeroy Richard Rosenbaum James Patrick Blaettnar Becky Thomas Scott Warner Kathy Blaettnar Timmy R Becky Fultz Beth Jenkins Paul Reed Kim Sebo Mac Williams Danny Thomas Ricky Bilaettnar Randy Roach Patty Warner Timmy Todd

Point Rock Visits Across Families in Ohio Areas

Mrs. Ethel Radekin visited her son Junior and family in McArthur. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holliday and family from Wooster visited Holliday's parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stansbury of Columbus and Mrs. Neva Nicholson visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Radekin in Point Rock.

J. E. Radekin Point Rock Ethel Radekin Junior McArthur Robert Holliday Wooster Mr. Holliday C. W. Stansbury Columbus Neva Nicholson

Radio Listings Highlight Evening Schedule

Public radio guide shows advertisement style entries for programs including medical topics and arts discussions. Notable items include a 9 00 block on medical care and a 10 15 feature on Dr talks with an emphasis on health and culture.

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