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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1966

Page

6

Teen-Age Roadeo Winners Named at Pomeroy Event

Charles Knight and Cheryl Williams won first place in the Meigs County Teen-Age Roadeo held in Pomeroy. Second and third places went to Cheryl Long and Charlotte Tepell in the girls division, and Tom Evans and Tom Dorst in the boys division. The state roadeo will be June 18 at Brecksville with Knight representing the local area.

Roadeo Meigs County Tom __ Evans Middleport Tom Dorst Chester Richard Sickles State Highway Patrol Byrne Vaughan Patrol Robert Vaughan Mees Jaycees Brecksville Knight Cincinnati Charles Humphreys Gary Barnitz

Mothers Honored At Church Rites In Middleport

In Middleport churches mothers were recognized by age and family size. At the Church of Christ 91 year old Mrs. Minerva Childers received a flower, the youngest were Mrs. Richard Long and Mrs. Mary Jane Herald, and Mrs. Lionel Boggs earned the most children award. The Nazarene named Hazel Beard oldest and Judy Kennedy youngest, with flowers from Rev. Clyde Bartlett. First Baptist honored with pink carnation corsages for oldest and youngest, led by George Baker.

Middleport Minerva Childers Middleport Church of Christ Richard Long Mary Jane Herald Lionel Boggs Kenneth McElhinney Middleport First Baptist Church James Murray Genevieve Saxton Robert Richardson George Baker

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Larry Durst a son in Leon. Admissions include Ray Sullivan Point Pleasant Teresa Wilson Cheshire Mrs Herbert Leonard Hogsett and others from Ravenswood Ripley Mason Point Pleasant and Henderson in a hospital notes list.

Larry Durst Leon Ray Sullivan Point Pleasant Teresa Wilson Cheshire Herbert Leonard Hogsett Kenneth Finley Ravenswood Richard Wilson Ripley Walter Patterson Mason Robert McCulloch Gerald Johnson Amy Corbin Clarence Vaughan Henderson

Youth Hospitalized After Fall From Truck In Pomeroy

Frank Girola mi son of Mr and Mrs Guido Girolami of Pomeroy was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad Saturday afternoon after falling from a truck on Butternut Ave. He suffered a burst eardrum, squadmen reported.

Pomeroy Frank Girolami Guido Girolami Veterans Memorial Hospital Butternut Ave

Joy Sauer Birthday Dinner With Maypole Cake

In Middleport Joy Sauer marked her eighth birthday with a family dinner at Harold and Joy Sauer's home. A Maypole cake was served after the meal and gifts were given to Joy and Mrs. Harry Pickens. Attendees included the Merediths the Webers the Whiteheads and the Reedsville guests. In Pomeroy Forest Run Methodist Church holds a rummage sale Thursday and Friday starting at 9 am at the former Evans Store.

Middleport Joy Sauer Harold Sauer Joy Harry Pickens William Meredith Chuck Roger Beverly Denver Weber David Mark Ernest Whitehead Jean Jane Juli Reedsville Mary Ruth Sauer Pomeroy Forest Run Evans

Alpha Omicron Chapter Installs New Officers

Alpha Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at Salem Center School with a memorial service for Miss Ethel Garland. Officers installed were Fay Sauer president Anna Maude Ferdram first vice president Edith Hoffman second vice president Martha Husted secretary Esther Maerker treasurer Elizabeth Lantz parliamentarian. The group voted to send the outgoing president and president elect to the international convention in Cleveland in August. Poems on spring by Mrs Lantz and a piano selection by a pupil followed. Hostesses were Nellie Vale Ann Webster and Ethel Chapman.

Middleport Ethel Garland Pomeroy Alpha Omicron Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Salem Center School Fay Sauer Anna Maude Ferdram Jackson Edith Hoffman McArthur Martha Husted Esther Maerker Wellston Elizabeth Lantz Cleveland

Class Gives Contribution At Happy Harvesters Meeting

POMEROY A 200 contribution to the obligation fund was made when the Happy Harvesters Class met at the Federated Church. Devotional period led by Miss Freda Grueser used When Prayer Seems Unanswered. Choir loft chair upholstering materials arrived and a new lamp for the pastor's study was voted. Committees to serve Lions Club dinners named. Birthdays observed for Maude Grueser, Bentz Wolfe and Phil Williamson. prizes awarded to Ben Neutzling, Clara Karr and Lena Grueser. Refreshments served by Mrs. Dessauer and Mrs. Meinhart. Mother's Day guests included Catherine Bush, Alice Sprouse and children Betty Jane and Randy, plus Mrs. Walter Carpenter and Mrs. Hobart Daniels and Lucy Rollins. Sunday guests of Mrs. Anna L. Plymale included her son and daughter-in-law Ervin and wife from St. Albans. Plymales had been ill at Holzer Hospital with pneumonia.

Pomeroy Happy Harvesters Federated Church Freda Grueser Lions Club Maude Grueser Bentz Wolfe Phil Williamson Ben Neutzling Clara Karr Lena Grueser Fred Dessauer Max Meinhart Frank Carpenter Franklin Ave Catherine Bush Columbus Alice Sprouse Betty Jane Randy Rutland Walter Carpenter Point Pleasant Hobart Daniels Gallipolis Lucy Rollins Anna L. Plymale Burdette Addition Ervin Plymale St. Albans Plymale Holzer Hospital

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes Inserting Newborns

A list of birth announcements appears from Veterans Memorial Hospital noting a daughter for Mr and Mrs George Morrison of Minersville and a son for Mr and Mrs Carswell of Stewart among others. Names include Rhonda Kern Portland Philip Laudermill Shade William Anderson Hartford WV Dale Smith Pomeroy Mattie Righthouse Pomeroy Frank Girolami Pomeroy Mona Wolfe Portland Tara Bacon Charleston WV Mrs George Morrison Minersville Radcliff Hager Middleport Isaac Wooten Albany Orville Arms Pomeroy Geraldine Kessinger Pomeroy Brent Larkins Portland Pearl Stuckey Pomeroy William Miller Mary Longette Ruth Gilman Mrs Van Robbins and son Kathy Timmins.

Rhonda Kern Portland Philip Laudermill Shade William Anderson Hartford W. Va Dale Smith Pomeroy Mattie Righthouse Frank Girolami Mona Wolfe Tara Bacon Charleston George Morrison Minersville Radcliff Hager Middleport Isaac Wooten Albany Orville Arms Geraldine Kessinger Brent Larkins Pearl Stuckey

Squad Aids Two Persons in Middleport Weekend

Over the weekend the Middleport squad responded to two medical calls. Nellie Barsotti of Middleport was taken to Meigs General Hospital at 11 53 a m Sunday with breathing difficulty and chest pains. On Saturday Erma Daugherty of Ash Street was transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.

Middleport Nellie Barsotti Meigs General Hospital Erma Daugherty Ash St Veterans Memorial Hospital

Mothers receive potted plants at United Methodist services

During Sunday services at the United Methodist Church each attending mother received a potted plant. Special recognitions were given to Mrs. Frank Vaughn as the mother with the most children, Mrs. Guy Guinther as the youngest mother, and Mrs. Minnie Neutzling as the oldest mother.

Reunions Planned At Meigs banquet

Ten class reunions are planned for the 1966 Middleport High School Alumni Association banquet on May 28 at 6 30 p m in the Middleport Elementary School auditorium. A scholarship awarding from the Susan G Park Scholarship Fund is planned along with dues allocation. Reservations with Mrs Carroll Swanson are due by May 17 with full payment required. Alumni may bring guests, and a dance follows at 9 p m in the high school gym with the Five Saints orchestra.

Middleport Middleport High School Alumni Association Susan G. Park Association Park Fund Carroll Swanson Five Saints Orchestra

Meetings in Meigs and Area Women Groups

The Women's Missionary Society meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at Pomeroy First Baptist Church with Mrs Victor Young Sr leading devotion and Mrs Elmer Wickham in charge of the program. The Veterans Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the hospital cafeteria with speaker Vera Egan of Columbus. The Syracuse Help and Learn Hobby Club gathers at 10 a m Wednesday in Syracuse Town Hall with summer hats and sachet balls as projects. Rutland PTA installs officers at 7 30 tonight in the high school auditorium amid ex hibits and music. The Pomeroy Shakespeare Club meets at 1 p m Wednesday at Mrs Ben Neutzling’s for a potluck luncheon.

Women’s Missionary Society Pomeroy First Baptist Church Victor Young, Sr Elmer Wickham Vera Egan Columbus Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital Syracuse Help and Syracuse Town Hall Jesse Cotterill Ada Slack Rutland Pta Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Ben Neutzling

Ticket Sale Opens for King Brothers Circus in Middleport

Reserved seats for the King Brothers 3 Ring Circus in Py Thian Park, Middleport, May 17, go on sale today at the mayor's office and village hall through May 14. Hours 8 am to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Adults $1, children 50 cents plus regular ticket. Merchants handling tickets include The Martin Restaurant Ingels Furniture Middleport Lunch Miller's Grocery Ingel's Carpet House New York Clothing Simon's Market and Tewksbury Barber Shop.

Middleport King Brothers Pythian Park Martin Ingels’ Furniture Miller’s Grocery New Haven W. Va Ingel’s New York Simon’s Market Tewksbury Pomeroy

Destroys Frame Home In Middleport

A two room frame house at Beech and Park in Middleport was destroyed by fire Saturday night. Owned by Edward Hughes, the unoccupied residence had Hughes moving out Friday. firemen arrived at 8 25 p.m. to battle the blaze. Embers were dampened again at 8 17 p.m. Sunday.

Middleport Beech and Park Edward Hughes Hughes

Weekend visitors and relatives noted in Middleport area

Middleport area families hosted guests over the weekend across several towns. Recurring names include Flow ers, Smith, Roush, Gerlach, Bartlett, Ford, Butcher, Thompson, Thomas, Erwin, Wood, Pierce, Dallas, and Bachtel. Visits spanned Leon, Simpson, Athens, Vienna, Kenova, and nearby communities with Mother's Day gatherings mentioned.

Piano students present recital at Middleport Elementary

Mrs. Chester Er win leads twenty middleport piano students in a public recital at 3 p.m. May 15 in the Middleport Elementary School auditorium.

Middleport Chester Erwin

Retiring Pom eroy Teachers Combined 58 Years Service

Two veteran educators Beatrice Reinhart and Ellen Gibbs announce retirement this month. Reinhart a Meigs Countian native taught 39 years in Rutland and Pom eroy schools and held leadership roles in educator associations. Gibbs retires after 28 and a half years in Pomeroy schools with earlier posts in Rutland Syracuse and Chester and serves in church and library roles.

Pomeroy Beatrice Reinhart Ellen Gibbs Howard Pond Reinhart Meigs Pomeroy Teachers Assn Methodist Church Alpha Omicron Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Gibbs Charles S$. Gibbs Belaire Ohio University Grace Episcopal Church Messenger Newsphoto

Cars Sideswipe on Five Mile Road Injuries None

A two car crash on Five Mile Road Sunday at 3 10 p m involved George Hereford 59 of Ashland Kentucky and Charles Saxon 34 of Gallipolis No injuries were reported and damage totaled 500 dollars.

Point Pleasant Five Mile Road George Hereford Ashland Charles Saxon Gallipolis

Youth Fellowship Holds Business Session at Trinity Methodist

POINT PLEASANT The junior high Methodist Youth Fellowship at Trinity Methodist Church met Sunday evening for a business session.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church

Security Bank Balance Sheet Report 1966 Athens Ohio

Wayne L White, cashier, swears the condition report for the Security Bank is true to the best knowledge. The document lists deposits totaling 39,467,180.21 with 9,428,324.54 average total deposits and 5,690,580.59 average loans for the 15 day period ending call date, along with capital accounts and pledged assets.

Wayne White

Report of Condition Sworn by Bank Officials

A bank report of condition includes figures for deposits and loans over a 15 calendar day period, with total deposits averaging 3 350 286 84 and total loans averaging 1 980 959 73. Pledged assets include U S Government obligations totaling 1 003 000 00. Courtney View Pres. Cashier swears the report is true to the best knowledge and belief.

United States Coolville Ohio U.S Courtney

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