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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1960

Page

3

Beta Sigma Phi Holds Candlelight Ceremony in Ohio

Ohio Eta Phi Chapter installed officers during a candlelight service at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co offices in Middleport. New officers include Betty Fultz as president and Jeanne Braun as vice president. The group planned a Cancer Fund drive and announced a cultural program vote with a prize, plus an attendance contest winner to receive a steak dinner.

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ohio Fuel Gas Co Betty Fultz Jeanne Braun Shirley Huston Lucy Amsbury Marlene Rinehart Eleanor Blaetmar Evelyn Knight Yvonne Scally Phyllis Knopp Scally Fultz Amsbury

Wiseman And Dameron Head Scipio Graduates

Scipio High School names Joy Earlene Wiseman valedictorian and Wanda Sue Dameron salutatorian for the 1960 graduation. Baccalaureate May 15 at 2 pm, commencement at 8 pm. Senior trip planned to Camden Park May 17 and Columbus May 25.

Harrisonville Joy Earlene Wiseman Scipio High School Wanda Sue Dameron Camden Park Columbus

Staff And Officers Meet On Bible School Prep

A meeting of the staff and officers for the annual community wide daily vacation Bible school is set for 7 p.m. Monday at Heath Methodist Church. Mrs. R. R. Pickers will outline the school’s work as dean. All personnel are requested to attend the training session.

Bible School Middleport Heath Methodist Church R. R. Pickers

Gardeners Observe 20th Anniversary in Middleport

The Amateur Gardeners Club marks its twentieth year with a guest night and flower show on June 1 at Mrs. Kenneth Amsbury’s home in Chester Road. The executive committee appointed program and food chiefs and named several members to each group for the event.

Amateur Gardeners Club Kenneth Amsbury Chester Road Guy Reynolds Arthur Skinner Charles Asa Bradbury Paul Davis Wesley Fry Forrest Bachtel Robert Coats Harold Lohse Bruce Lloyd C. E. Blakeslee R. W. Rawlings Edgar Reynolds Walter Crooks Arthur Strauss Norman Humphreys E. M. Blake Ben Philson Earl Knight Glenn Lambert Cecil Bradbury Clifford Rhodes Gerald Poston

Mrs Bailey Hosts Canasta Club in Bradbury

Mrs Joe Bailey hosted her canasta club at her Bradbury home in Middleport. High score prize went to Mrs Mildred Humphrey and low score to Mrs Betty Clarkson. Other players included Mrs Lois McElhinny Thelma Theis Nora Rice Ethel Lowery Beulah Strauss Edith Sisson. Refreshments followed the concluding social hour.

Middleport Joe Bailey Bradbury Mildred Humphrey Betty Clarkson Lois McElhinny Thelma Theis Nora Rice Ethel Lowery Beulah Strauss Edith Sisson

Meigs General Hospital Advances Admissions and Discharges

Admitted Dale Barnhart and Clayton A. Tipple both from Middleport. Pearl Brickles from Albany Route, Paul McElroy of Pomeroy Route 1, Marilyn Taylor of Racine. Discharged Katie Becht, Shiela Hicks, Mrs. Lester Wise and daughter, Mrs. Paul Simon and Mrs. Diane King.

Dale Barnhart Middleport Clayton A. Tipple Pearl Brickles Albany Paul McElroy Pomeroy Marilyn Taylor Racine Katie Becht Shiela Hicks Lester Wise Paul Simon Diane King

Navy enlistee Wolfe begins boat training at Great Lakes

James Wolfe of Minersville son of Mr and Mrs Rollin Wolfe has started boat training at the Great Lakes Training Center after passing preliminary tests in Ashland Kentucky. A 1958 Pomeroy High School graduate he enlisted for four years in the United States Navy.

Navy Training Center Pomeroy James Wolfe Rollin Wolfe Minersville Great Lakes United States Navy Wolfe Ashland Pomeroy High School

Troop Leader Resigns in Middleport

Mrs Maxine Allensworth stepped down after three years as leader of Girl Scout Troop 221. Mrs Frances Boggess was chosen as the new leader with Mrs Helen Bodimer as assistant.

Middleport Maxine Allensworth Frances Boggess Helen Bodimer

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