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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1960
Page
2
An old time ad claims Doan's Pills ease bladder irritation and backsaches, offering a mild diuretic effect through the kidneys. The copy touts long standing success and an economy size option.
A trio of blazes Tuesday damaged three homes in Middleport near West Columbia. Charles and Mrs Lewis’s six room farm home burned out, Gary Wolfe’s South Second Ave apartment suffered minor damage, and William Smith’s Bradbury area house and trailer were destroyed by an overheated stove. Insurance covered the Lewis contents and the Smith property was insured. Fire Chief Durst said cause for the Lewis fire was undetermined.
Racine Future Farmers of America held its first meeting of the 1960 61 year with 41 members and one guest. New officers were installed led by Carl Walton as president Ronald Beegle vice president Bruce McKelvey secretary Johnny Grueser treasurer Danny Shain sentinel Roland Sayre assistant secretary Cecil Wolfe assistant treasurer Carl Circle freshman reporter Sayre sophomore reporter and Virgil Hill chapter reporter. Carl Morris of Morris Implement and Supply received an honorary chapter farmer degree for supplying shop equipment. Plans included public speaking at Marietta April 5 selling popcorn to fund bleachers and seed requests for corn variety trials.
About 120 Meigs County residents will attend the Meigs County Talent Showcase at 8 pm in the Middleport High School auditorium. Thirty three acts are planned with three new performances including a Middleport dance line and a black light number. The lineup features Mrs Clarence Lacey s girls vocal ensemble and Carla Wilson s tap routine. Proceeds benefit the Syracuse Emergency Squad and the Middleport Band Boosters. Bruce Stalnaker is out due to a hand injury. Bill Childs will MC.
The Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion ladies auxiliary donated to the heart fund on Tuesday evening at the hall. Mrs. Lillian Steiff presided as plans were made for Child Welfare month in April and a party for Meigs County home children. May visits by state officers were announced, with traveling prize won by Mrs. Helen Kennedy and attendance prize to Mrs. Ada Root.
Middleport Women of the First United Presbyterian Church will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening. The program The Second Look will be presented by Mrs Dwight Wallace. Devotional leader will be Mrs R M Sherman. Hostesses are Mrs J E Harley Mrs Judson White Mrs John Parsons Mrs Leland Brown Miss Mary Park and Miss Susan Park. President Mrs Harold Sauer urged all members to attend for important business items.
New and old officers meet at Chester grade school at 8 p m Thursday to plan the annual banquet and dance in May. Other persons interested in helping plan the affair are invited to attend.
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce members met at Eastern High School to discuss the teenage roadeo and adopt a new club constitution. Judy Sauer, secretary, reported dues set at 10 cents a month and Margaret Smith presided with sponsors and members from Middleport and Rutland attending.
Carolyn Meier joined 35 other nursing students in receiving their caps at St. Josephs School of Nursing Parkersburg West Virginia. Families from Pomeroy Mason City Ravenswood and Cannonsburg attended the Sunday afternoon ceremony.
More than 400 invitations were mailed for the 24th Annual Achievement Day set for Wednesday March 30 at the Middleport High School auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Meigs County Home Demonstration Council under county extension agent Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan, begins with registration at 9 30 a m and open to the public. A talk on You and Your Clothes by Ohio State University clothing specialist Mrs. Orena Haynes is on the agenda along with a style revue of garments from local clothing projects. The theme Learning Puts More Fun in Living highlights the program. Maxine Kramer of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co will present colored slides from a Germany tour. Additional educational exhibits and hobby displays are planned.
Xi Gamma Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the D A V Hall and named Rose Sisson as Girl of the Year. Nellie Brown presided as officers for the year were elected with Pearl Welker as president Sara Gibbs vice president Sue Jeffers treasurer Norma Amsbury recording secretary and Mary Elizabeth Anderson corresponding secretary. Phyllis Mullen named city council member with Helen Atkins as alternate Founders Day dinner set for April 28 at Sportsmen Grill Athens plans announced for a spring klatch March 31. National convention June 3 5 in Dayton. Cultural program Natural Enjoyment presented by Louise Thompson and Jean Blazewicz. Social hour hosted by Mrs. Amsbury and Jean Morgan.
A Past Chiefs of Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting at Mrs. William Lowe’s home featured Virginia Owen’s meditation A Prayer for Self-Improvement. Elizabeth Allman presided in Pauline Gallagher’s absence. guests Edith Russell Lena McElhinney and Margaret Jones attended. Prizes were awarded to Martha Childs Allman Owen and Meinhart with Jones winning guest prize. Flowers and a salad course completed the gathering.
Two men were fined in the Middleport court of Mayor Kenneth McElhinny. Robert Schuster of Pomeroy paid five dollars and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign, while Robert L Anthony was fined five dollars and costs on an intoxication charge. Awaiting hearings are Oliver Mitch of Middleport and Lawrence Bing of 55 Custer Street, Middleport, both arrested Tuesday on intoxication charges.
A Salisbury Girl Scout Troop VI meeting planned a family night for April 4. Mothers met with troop leaders Mrs. John Moore and Mrs. William Collins to arrange badge and year pin awards. Attendees included Mrs. Herbert Dixon Mrs. Vernon Evans Mrs. Gail Buck Mrs. Roy Smith Mrs. Joe Fields Mrs. James Gibson Mrs. Roger Spencer and Mrs. Maxine Arnold.
The Loyal Bereans Class of the Middleport Church of Christ aims for 35 in Easter Sunday attendance. Homer Rice presided as the group planned purchasing fillies to decorate the altar and prepped Easter contribution envelopes to be organized by March 27 with Mrs. Edgar Allensworth as chair.
Middleport New officers were elected Monday evening at the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church. Lewis Sauer Jr was named president. Clinton Fisher vice president. Ronald Hand secretary. Mrs. O H Stewart financial secretary. Mrs Leland Brown assistant secretary. Mrs Lewis Sauer Jr treasurer. Donald Lowery and Fred Lewis named co chairmen of the financial committee. Fisher and Richard Sauer appointed to the manse committee. Mrs Rodney Sauer welcomed as a new trustee member.
It is estimated that over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for itchy piles. Peterson's Ointment promises fast relief in minutes with a cooling astringent formula offered in 55c boxes or 85c tubes, with a money back guarantee.
Residents planning to attend the affair are reminded to bring a sack lunch. The program includes special music and a skit to round out the day.
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