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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1960

Page

3

PTA Hears Plan To Convert High School To Grade School

POMEROY Charles Hayman executive head of the Southern Local School District told Racine PTA that a state education visit recommended changes to convert the present high school into elementary quarters. The $3,000 revision fund is inadequate. He noted 19 Racine eighth graders placed high in county and two top state percentile. Officers were installed, a reception planned after eighth grade commencement, and a May 23 picnic at Portland Park with cookies and ice cream.

Pomeroy Charles Hayman Southern Racine Pta State Department of Education Hayman Racine Howard Johnson PTA Marietta William Arnott Frank Hudson Portland Park Oliver Bailey Grinstaff Jean Hayman Carl Morrris Reiber Frank Harris Maurice Lott

Eastern Star Grand Matron to Inspect at Pomeroy

Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star held a special session to plan the annual inspection at 8 p m Thursday with Alta Ann Rupe and Harry P Smith in the roles of worthy matron and worthy patron. Jane Sowers deputy grand matron will be inspecting officer. Initiation was conducted for one candidate and a dinner at Circle's Restaurant preceded the event.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Chapter 186, Order of Eastern Star Alta Ann Rupe Harry P. Smith Worthy Circle’s Jane Sowers Marietta Marie Curd Kathleen Scott Mary Jane Wise Caddie Wickham Barbara Walker Mabel Goeglein Carolyn Thomas

Ministerial Plans For May 27 In Middleport

Middleport Ministerial Association outlined May 27 services at 8 p m with Rev. Howard Ruppelt of the First United Presbyterian as speaker. Invocations by Rev. Clyde Bartlett and scripture read by Rev. Nyle Borden. Benediction by Rev. Fred Gardner. Bartlett elected vice president. sermon topic A Mother's Love. Bible school planned June 13-24. staff meeting May 17 at Heath Methodist Church.

Howard Ruppelt Middleport Heath Methodist Church

Mrs John Baily Hosts 18 At Forest Run Family Dinner

A family gathering Sunday at Mrs. John F. Baily home Forest Run brought together many relatives and friends. Guests included John Scott Roscoe Wise Olan Genheimer William Night Stella Arnold Cyril Scott, Sgt John T. Baily, and Russ Watson plus Bertha Scott.

Pomeroy John F. Baily Forest Run John Scott Roscoe Wise Middleport Olan Genheimer Columbus William Night Rosanna Stephen Becky Billy Johnny Point Pleasant W. Va Stella Arnold Cyril Stewart John T. Baily Lackland Air Force Base Texas Russ Watson Bertha Scott

Shower Held For Couple In Rutland

Mr and Mrs Robert Rife were honored at a miscellaneous shower at the American Legion Hall in Rutland hosted by Mrs Harry Jackson. Gifts with pink and blue streamers shared space with a large wedding cake inscribed Best Wishes Phyllis and Robert. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Rife Mrs Ruth Wood and Robert Rife as games entertained guests.

Rutland Robert Rife American Legion Hall Harry Jackson Phyllis Robert Charles Rife Ruth Wood Robert Clark Larry Sam Williams Okey Wood Lee Wood Gloria Atkins Phil Long Tanna Ronnie Rife Margie Priddy French Wood Frenchie and Roberkia Dale Williams Glen Wood Danita

Bandsmen To Be Soapsellers

Middleport band boosters plan a soap sale as the final fund raiser of the school year. Beginner and intermediate bandsmen will conduct the sale with gift boxed perfumed soap. Prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars will go to top sellers.

Middleport Middleport Band Boosters Association Eugene Sears

OU Student Honored Pomeroy Carol Essington Made Honor Sorority

POMEROY Carol Essington daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Essington of Racine a freshman at Ohio University has been taken into Alpha Lambda Delta scholastic sorority Membership requires a 3 5 average during the first semester.

Pomeroy Carol Essington Arthur Essington Racine Ohio University Alpha Lambda Delta Scholastic Sorority

Rutland High Students Join National Teenage Book Club

Rutland High School English classes completed their first year in the National Teenage Book Club. Sponsors Mrs. Harold Sauer and Miss Mary Elizabeth Chapman report 540 books purchased by students and 70 free dividend books earned in the second semester. Ward Nicholson earned 42 purchases and ten free books. Marlene Hoffman 20 purchases and five free books.

Middleport Rutland High School National Teenage Book Club Harold Sauer Mary Elizabeth Chapman Rutland United States Sauer Chapman Ward Nicholson Marlene Hoffman

Remodeling Starts in Ewing Building Corner Store

Remodeling has begun in the Ewing building at Sec ond and Mulberry formerly Pickens Paint and Hardware and Modern Mart. The corner store will be converted into offices for Crow Crow and Porter attorneys at law who previously owned upstairs space at Court and Second Streets. Occupancy expected about June 1.

Pomeroy Ewing Second and Mulberry Pickens Paint and Hardware Mart Crow, Crow and Porter Court Second Sts

Miss Sharon Jones Elected Music Ed Secretary

Miss Sharon Jones, sophomore at Ohio University, Athens, elected secretary of the Athens chapter of MENC. She was named music chairman and choir director of Kappa Phi sorority and is daughter of Mr and Mrs Emer son Jones of Grant Street.

Middleport Sharon Jones Ohio University Athens MENC

Miss Bachner Birthday Party Held At Home

The 14th birthday of Karen Bachner was celebrated Monday evening at the Bachner home in Middleport. A wiener roast by the fireplace, dancing and games followed the party with many gifts presented to the guest of honor. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bachner and Miss Mary Schaaf of Columbus.

Middleport Karen Bachner Everett Bachner Mrs. Bachner Mary Schaaf Columbus Judy Martin Cinda Sauer Neda Bradford Ellen Dutton Lynn Daniels Carolyn Nicholson Carol Scott Susan Slater Marilyn Swan Janice Tannehill Judy Wildermuth Sandra Ohlinger Sharon Hosch

FASTEETH keeps dentures secure and fresh

Advertises FASTEETH alkaline powder to keep false teeth in place and reduce odor. Claims the product prevents slipping and wobbling and improves comfort. Mentions PASTEETH as available at drug counters.

Cubs Plan Picnic Rutland

The Rutland scale Cub Scout Pack and parents plan a potluck picnic dinner on May 22 at Belpre park followed by a visit to the Campus Museum. Cub Scouts and parents are invited. Athens Messenger.

Belpre Park Mesuem

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