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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

10

Village Bible School Teachers Appointed

Village Bible School in Middleport names Mrs. R. R. Pickens as dean for the June 13 to 24 program. Rev. Ray Konkright is assistant dean. Notable teachers span Nursery to Junior High with multiple assistants. Janice Richards named secretary and Therma Theis publicity chair. more teachers needed.

Middleport R. R. Pickens Mid Dleport Ministerial Association Raymon Konkright Heath Methodist Church Richard Vaughan Judy Butcher Hope Bishop Sue Neutzling Janet Baker Rosetta Richards B. N. East Charles Vroman Carolyn Nicholson Barbara Jones Carol Scott Judy Martin P. K. Russell Kalad Hindy Sara Bechtel Dianna McComas Burl Bog Arnold Richards Clarence McNeal Coleen Wilson Carolyn Russell Pickens Janice Richards Therma Theis Theis

Pomeroy High School Spring Concert Friday Night

Pomeroy High School instrumental groups present the annual spring concert in the Junior High Gym Friday at 8 p.m. Two quartets from the bands tied to Lancaster state competition, both earning superior ratings. The trombone quartet Jennifer Lohse Elsie Arnold Dorothy Brown Ruth Brothers performs Annie Laurie. the drum quartet Bill Young Jon Websters Charles Kitchen Mike Werry plays Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. Advance tickets are on sale by band members.

Mrs. Etta Brooks 93 Dies Near Tuppers Plains

Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Brooks 93 who died Wednesday at Elmwood Nursing Home near Tuppers Plains will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ewing funeral home. She leaves son Eddie Romine of Pomeroy and daughter Mrs. Mary Lathey of Langsville. Rev. Ralph C. Zandel of Pomeroy First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in Middleport.

Pomeroy Etta Brooks Elmwood Tuppers Plains Ewing

Deacons To Meet In Middleport Church Study

Deacons and deaconesses of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening in the pastor s study. Rev Howard Ruppelt announced today.

Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Howard Ruppelt

Local Guests Visit Wide Circle of Family Friends

A series of Sunday visits connect families across towns. Bashan and Davis hosted in Pomeroy while Arvil Holter entertained, and others hosted guests from Seneca Falls to Akron. Marie Curie’s birth name Marie Sklodowska noted.

Madame Marie Curie Marie Sklodowska Warsaw Poland

Salisbury Grade School Presents Musical Spring Concert

The Salisbury Grade School staged a spring concert to a full house under Mrs. Eleanor Zeiher. Students from grades one through eight performed rhythm pieces, folk songs, and a puppet show led by fourth graders. An eight grade group showcased a Charleston routine and Anita Collins featured on accordion.

Pomeroy Salisbury Eleanor Zeiher Louise Radford Chattanooga Kathryn English Terry Evans Kevin Marret Cathy Eblin Charles Bartels Jeffrey Folmer Eers Anita Collins Ruth Ann Bailey Mary Starcher Ruby Haggy Karen Miller Sandy Barnett Polly Beuer Running Bear David Stout Tennessee America Jackie Moore Jerry Aleshire Lester Lewis

Bridge Club Sessions and Local Visits in Straitsville

The Jolly Eight bridge club met at Genevieve Hartman's home with Sue McQuade Anna Lillico Nellie Ward Mildred Thompson Garnet Peart Laura Miller and Grace Leake present Lunch was served by Mrs Hartman. The Gleaners Class gathered at the Methodist Church with Goldie Whitmer Ona Dell Wilson hosting Devotions were led by Nellie Shuttleworth. Several residents attended social visits with relatives in Canton Logan Columbus and Barberton during recent days.

New Straitsville Jolly Eight Bridge Club Genevieve Hartman Sue McQuade Anna Lillico Nellie Ward Mildred Thompson Garnet Peart Laura Miller Grace Leake Hartman Methodist Goldie Whitmer Ona Dell Wilson Nellie Shuttleworth Nell Brown Miriam Witschy Gertrude Mills Emma Phipps Della Arnett Lena Grandy Marian Foster Eliabeth Mills Creta Fink Rev. Walburn Murlean Devol Margaret Boyle Juliette Hatem Elizabeth Mills Mildred Beattie Pries Marlean Devol Julliette Hatem Leo McDonald Don Blankenship Canton George Mitchell Clarence Mellencamp Nell Mitchell Kenneth Wilson Wisconsin Carl Davis Barberton Lina Davis Edward Thomas David Don Wright Lancaster Ray Dixon Anna Newman Betty Miller Mary Barnard Etta Thomas Louisville Sue Harrell Wellston Bess Davis Ernest Bachus Donald Margaret Edwards Amy Lanning Fred Tracy Carolyn Columbus Mabel Abram Lottie Porter Logan

Middleport Personal Notices Mix of Visits and Moves

Middleport personals note gatherings and travel including Mrs William Robson and others attending a recital in Columbus with Gilbert Ervin. Rev Howard Ruppelt visiting Huntington. Mr and Mrs John Smith hosting family from Charleston and local guests. the Fraser family moving within town. occupancy changes at several local properties. visits from Coolville Zanesville and Athens area residents to Miss Lois Cecil.

William Robson Mattie Bush Joseph Davis Diane Elaine Joyce Columbus Gary Fasting Coolville Virginia Bentz Thorly Zanesville Racine Wilbur Carpenter Athens Lois Cecil

Rites Panned In Honor Of Mother's Day

Special Mother's Day programs will be offered at Middleport and Syracuse First United Presbyterian Churches. At 10 30 service in Middleport mothers will be recognized with gifts for Sunday school attendees. Corsages go to oldest youngest and largest family. Syracuse program includes junior choir and planned recognitions.

Middleport Syracuse First United Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt Mr. Ruppelt Lewis Sauer

Mason Mother's Club Plans Cancer Drive Event

Mason Mothers Club met at Mrs. Edward Ryan's home with hostesses Mrs. E A Schackle and Mrs. T B McGowan. Miss Mildred Bateman superintendent of Lakin State Hospital spoke on child psychology and a kitchen cleaning plan for the Mason Youth Center Building ahead of the telephone company open house was discussed.

MASON Mason Mother’s Club Edward Ryan E. A. Schackle T. B. McGowan Mildred Bateman Lakin State Hospital Mason Youth Center George Burns Nolan Swackhammer Earl Ewing Charles Yeager Harry Schwab Wayne Green Lawrence Foreman Stanley Harbour Mary L. Berry Lester Dodson Lester Zerkle Fred Thabet George Carson Ralph E. Warner McGowan Schaekel Ryan

Honor Past Matrons at Harrisonville Eastern Star Meeting

Past matrons and patrons of the Harrisonville Chapter Order of Eastern Star will be honored at the regular meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Masonic hall Harrisonville. Members are to bring sales tax stamps.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Church To Participate In Leadership Training

The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church session plans sending representatives to the Ohio Synod leadership training at Wooster College with sessions set for July 10 16 and July 17 23. Rev. Howard Ruppelt will preside and also attend a Synod meeting at Wooster College in June. A stewardship promotion meeting for Scioto Presbytery is planned at Middleport church on May 25 June 1 or June 8.

Middleport Ohio Synod Leadership Wooster Colege Scioto Middleport Church Floyd

Birth of Kenneth Ernest Jones in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Jones of Bexley announce the birth of a son Kenneth Ernest Jones on May 1 at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus. Mrs. Jones is formerly Alice Louise Lama and sister of Miss Jean Lama of Middleport. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley B. Jones of Pomeroy.

Middleport Ernest A. Jones Bexley Kenneth Ernest St. Ann’s Hospital Columbus

Public transit stops in Israel Friday to Saturday sunset to star rise

In many Israeli communities public transportation halts from Friday sunset until the first star appears in the Saturday evening sky, aligning with the Sabbath observance. This pause covers buses and trains, affecting commuting plans and schedules across cities.

Israel

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