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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1953

Page

7

Sugar Run School Pupils Plan Three Act Operetta

POMEROY A three act operetta Johnny Appleseed will be presented by Sugar Run School pupils at 8 p m Friday May 15 in the junior high school auditorium directed by Mrs Lucille Swackhamer A school poster contest with winners Pat Vaughan Melissa Howard Jean Webster John McMur ray Linda Howard and Ascenath Tracy was announced with judges Miss Bernice Bowen and Mrs Henry Ewing.

John McMurray Linda Howard Ascenath Tracy Bernice Bowen Henry Ewing

Mayor Fines Three On Intoxication Charges

In Pomeroy Mayor Delmar A. Canaday fined three men on intoxication or related charges. Dallas Cleland of Racine faced a $10 plus costs with the fine suspended. Ladimer Jeric of Pomeroy Route 2 was fined $100 and costs for driving while under the influence, with the fine suspended. Lawrence Harrison of Rutland was fined $5 and costs on intoxication charges, with the fine and costs due. Patrolman William Lehew filed the charges.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Dallas Cleland Racine Ladimer Jeric Pomeroy R. D Lawrence Harrison Rutland William Lehew

Poster contest judged for originality and color

Posters created with crayons and water paints were judged on originality and use of magazine cutouts, according to the report.

J and W. A. Gibbs Jand Magazine

Mayor Casts Legal Doubts On Ordinance

Mayor Delmar A. Canaday questioned the legality of the village’s appropriations ordinance and the appointment of John Bacon as village solicitor. He said the ordinance requires three readings and funds for the solicitor, and noted Bacon’s court action against town officials complicates his eligibility. He stressed no personal grievance against Bacon.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Canaday John Bacon Bacon Police Department Court St

Pomeroy Garden Club Meeting Highlights Soil Conservation Talk

Pomeroy Garden Club hosted Hugh Custer soil conservationist at Mrs. Roedell's home. John Leitweiler led the program praising soil conservation and topsoil preservation with a general discussion and a brief business session. Guests included Miss Ruth Daniels and Mrs. J. E. Foster. next meeting set for June 8 at Mrs. Theodore Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Hugh Custer Custer Roedel Lydia Ebersbach Ruth Daniels Lorain Sterrett J. E. Foster Theodore Ebersbach E. W Coates

Chester Alumni Association announces committees and reunions

Mrs Charlies Goeglein acting president announces committees for decorating table and chairs with named members. The Chester Garden Club handles table decorations. Reunions set for classes 1920 1928 and 1943. Opal

Chester Charlies Goeglein Chester Alumni Association David Koblentz Harry Lodwick Cochairman Richard Fick Earl Dean J. M. Gaul Geraldine Wood Norman MccCain Bob Woods Dale Kautz Horace Karr Howard Knight Charlies Humphrey

Family visits span Cumberland and Washington weekend

Kenilworth Nease of Dayton visited his mother Mrs Helen H Nease over the weekend. FE Main t and Mr and Mrs George Freeland spent a weekend in Cumberland Maryland and Washington D C visiting relatives.

Kenilworth Nease Dayton Helen H. Nease Main T George Freeland Cumberland, Md Washington, D. C

Alumni Dance Plans Made for Middleport High

Tentative date set for the Middleport High School Alumni banquet and dance on May 30. Sara D. Hartley heads Alumni Association committees with PTA to serve the banquet. Harold Woodgerd names Mrs. George Childs and Mrs. Max Roller as co chairs for the banquet committee. Stores closing for Memorial Day may free time for decorations and planning.

Middleport Middleport High School Alumni Association Sara D. Hartley Parent-Teacher Association PTA Harold Woodgerd George Childs Max Roller Cochairmen

Eye Injuries Reach 300000 Annual American Toll

A U S health briefing notes about three hundred thousand accidents affecting eyes each year in the United States. It cites preventive measures and the need for eye safety awareness across workplaces and homes.

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