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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1964

Page

18

Joyce Stanley Marries Robert Bowen in Rock Springs

Joyce Stanley wed Robert Bowen at Rock Spring Methodist Church on April 25. The couple, both graduates of Pomeroy High School, reside at 322 Grant Street in Middleport, with Joyce employed by the Meigs County Extension Service and Robert at Ohio Pallet Co.

Pomeroy Hanford Stanley Rock Springs Joyce Robert Bowen Robert R. Card Rock Spring Methodist Church Bowen Pomeroy High School The Ohio Pallet Co Grant St Middleport Pomeroy — Sut Meigs County

Overmoyer Is Elected State Officer of Circle-K

Robert Overmoyer 20 longtime Rio Grande College student becomes Circle-K district treasurer succeeding Reid Calcott. He has served as club treasurer for two years and hails from Williamsfield Route 1. He attended Pumatung Valley High School and questions of talent running in families are noted.

Rio Grande Robert E. Overmoyer Rio Grande College Circle-K Reid Calcott Delaware Marshall Kimmel Earl Overmeyer Williamsfield Overmoyer Pumatung Valley High School Andover

Snowden New Agent Appointed in Tri-County Area

Carroll K. Snowden of Gallipolis is named agent for State Farm Mutual Insurance in Meigs and Gallia Counties. He is a Rutland High School 1949 graduate with eight and a half years at National Life and Accident Insurance in the tri county area. He is married to Verna Osborne and they have four children. The Snowdens attend First United Presbyterian Church. he chairs Cubpack 203. Mrs Snowden is incoming PTA president for Washington Elementary for 1964 65.

Gallipolis Caroll K. Snowden Hedgewood Dr Meigs Gallia State Farm Mutual Insurance Co Rutland High School Snowden National Life and Accident Insurance Co Tri-County Verna Osborne Pomeroy Stephen Larry Gary Carol Annette Snowdens First United Presbyterian Church Cubpack 203 Washington Elementary Parent-Teacher Association

Style revue slated for Pomeroy Ohio Eta Phi party

POMEROY The Ohio Eta Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi will host a cad party style revue at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium on May 13. Advance tickets are 1 and at the door 1.25. Open to men and women.

Pomeroy Ohio

Pythian inspection set for June two in Middleport

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters met at the Masonic Temple to plan a June 2 inspection. A refreshment committee and a decorating committee were formed and invitations issued to neighboring temples. Officers’ formal attire for the inspection has arrived. Several members were reported ill and 54 visits to confined members were made last month. The note adds that the first hot dog is believed to have been bought at Coney Island around 1871.

Middleport Norma Grant Meigs Memorial Eber Lewis Meigs Temple Pythian Masonic Temple Ben Neutzling Karl Owen Phil Meinhart Nathan Biggs Alfred Biggs Chester Zirkle Richard Owen Harold Lemley Max Sanborn William Allman United States Coney Island

Ladies Aid Quilting Session at Oakgrove EUB Church

Letart West Virginia reports the Ladies Aid of Oakgrove EUB Church meeting in the church basement where they quilted and enjoyed a sack lunch. Guests included Mrs. Beulah Richard's sister-in-law Mrs. Francis Chambler and Mrs. Morgan of Charleston, Mrs. Grace Masser, Bonnie, and Mrs. Virginia Raush visiting Mrs. Nora Adkins and Mrs. Allie Hoffman. Mrs. May Fisher of Huntington visits Mr. and Mrs. Oakey Raush.

Madolyn Vance New Haven Robert Tennant Florence Lori Wellsburg B. R. Vance T. R. Vance Morgantown Harry Miller Louisville Miller Everett Bumgarner Charleston W. Va Letart Ladies Aid of Oakgrove Eub Church Grace Masser Bonnie Virginia Raush Nora Adkins Allie Hoff Mrs. May Fisher of Huntington Mrs. Oakey Raush

Zana Thomas Weds Wallace Lee Reuter in Pomeroy

Miss Zana Katherine Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Thomas of Pomeroy married Wallace Lee Reuter son of Mrs Chester Stevenson Aurora Colp and Richard M Reuter Middleport in a 3:30 pm candlelight ceremony at United Methodist Church. Rev C Melvin Alkire officiated with maid of honor Patti Ann Wolford best man John Edgar Thomas. Reception followed. guests from Toledo Columbus Lakeview Chillicothe Moline and Jackson attended. The couple reside in Pom eroy with Zana a Pomeroy High School junior and Wallace attending Jackson Manpower and Technical Training Center.

Pomeroy Zana Katherine Thomas Edgar Thomas Wallace Lee Reuter Chester Stephenson Aurora Cole Richard M. Reuter Middleport C. Melvin Alkire United Methodist Church Patti Ann Wolford Chillicothe John Edgar Thomas Moline Ill Harvey van Vranken Jan Reuter Columbus Wallace Russell Bradbury Mary Kunzelman William Rhinehart Helena Brickles Jackie Cummings Marilyn Brown Edward Wolfe Minersville Angelia Rhinehart Robert Rhinehart Jackson Toledo Lakeview Reuter Nye Ave Pomeroy High School Aurora High School Aurora Colp U.S. Army

Obligation Night Observed by Pomeroy Chapter 186

Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star held Obligation Night with annual inspection planned for May 14 at 8 p.m. in McConnells ville. Verna Hammond deputy grand matron to inspect. The 60th anniversary of the chapter will be observed. Charter draped in memory of Agnes McGreevy. Refreshments served by Leona Smith Ann Rupe Myrtle Sisson Kath ryn Jordan and Charlotte Dillard.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star Temple Verna Hammond McConnellsville Agnes McGreevy Leona Smith Ann Rupe Myrtle Sisson Kathryn Jordan Charlotte Dillard

Funds for Hymnals Aid Pomeroy Church Group

The Golden Rule Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met at Mr and Mrs Melvin Smiths home to donate toward hymnals and to purchase a church social room table and chairs. Mrs Charles Eskew led prayer and Mrs Wayne Zurcher led devotional time. Prizes for games went to Mrs Elwood Bowers and Mrs Denver Kapple. Mrs Smith and her daughter Barbara served refreshments.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Christ Melvin Smith Charles Eskew Wayne Zurcher Elwood Bowers Denver Kapple

Banner Awarded by Chester Council D of A

Chester Council D of A received a banner and a state council check for attending the district rally. Edith Betzing welcomed as state warden. Esther Wright and Erma Cleland thanked for rally gifts and first officers were nominated. Graveside graves flags planned for Memorial Day. May 13 past councilors meeting at Sadie Trussell’s home announced. William Alexander fined $5 in Pomeroy mayor’s court for intoxication charges.

Pomeroy State Council Chester Council Daughters of America Edith Betzing Esther Wright Erma Cleland Sadie Trussell Charles Legar William Alexander

Bookmobile Service Planned for Meigs County

Meigs County aims to launch a traveling library by fall in rural areas. The Budget Commission allocates 2500 dollars with 1250 available in July, to be shared by Pomeroy and Middleport library boards. State matching funds and possible federal aid are sought.

Middleport Meigs County State Library Board Pomeroy

Middleport Alumni Banquet Set For May 30

Middleport High School Alumni Association plans a May 30 banquet at 6 30 p m in the Pearl Street Elementary School cafeteria. Reserve by May 20 to Fred Lewis treasurer Lincoln Heights Pomeroy Ohio. Cost 3 per person includes dance and dues. 1 encourages attendance at the dance. Five Saints orchestra to play. Susan G Parker Scholarship Fund support continues. Guest speaker Robert McKay 1925 graduate. toastmaster Franklin Girther. Reunion classes listed include 1904 1914 1919 1924 1929 1934 1939 1944 1949 1954.

Middleport High School Sally Walters Jack Bachner Cochairman Shepherd’s’ Party Middleport Middleport High School Alumni Association Pearl St Fred Lewis Lincoln Heights Pomeroy Ohio Five Saints Susan G. Park Robert McKay MHS Franklin Girther

Birth Recorded at Meigs Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyles of Middleport. Admitted were Cris Harris of Minersville T A Cleland of Racine John Frick of Pomeroy and Mrs Charles Boyles of Middleport. Discharged were Betty Hawley Eugene Jef fers George Taylor and Garnet Potts.

Charles Boyles Middleport Cris Harris Minersville T. A. Cleland Racine John Frick Pomeroy Betty Hawley Eugene Jeffers George Taylor Garnet Potts

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