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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1960

Page

3

Eastern Local Graduation Rites Planned for May

J S Davis announced Eastern Local School District graduation events. Eastern High School will hold baccalaureate at 2 p m Sunday in the auditorium with Rev Robert Card as speaker. Commencement for 49 seniors is at 8 p m Wednesday with Dr George E Hill of Ohio University addressing Unfinished Business.

Eastern Pomeroy J. S. Davis Robert Card Chester George E Hill Ohio University Tuppers Plains Riverview Davis

Miss Spencer Weds Gene Paul King in Pomeroy

Judith Ann Spencer daughter of Mrs Letta A Spencer and Gene Paul King son of Mr and Mrs Edward King exchanged vows at the Enterprise EUB Church in Pomeroy on May 14 at 7 30 p m The bride wore an eyelet batiste dress with a white velvet bow hat and carried a white Bible topped with an orchid Marvin King and Mrs King attended The couple both graduated from Pomeroy High School He is employed at Grueser Lumber Mill and she at The General Telephone Co of Ohio Pomeroy operations.

Marvin King

Four Juniors Enter Group Four Juniors Entry Rutland Honor Society

Rutland High School adds four juniors to the Rutland Chapter of the National Honor Society. Wayne Roush presided as Patty Rife, Larry Hoffman, Carolyn Edwards, and Margaret Smith were tapped for membership. Candles for character leadership service and scholarship were lit by Pauline Gibson, Lawrence Brogan, Fred Stewart, and Marjorie Priddy. Other members include Esta Blackwood, Bill Romine and Patty Young.

Rutland Rutland High School Wayne Roush Patty Rife Larry Hoffman Carolyn Edwards Margaret Smith Pauline Gibson Lawrence Brogan Fred Stewart Marjorie Priddy Esta Blackwood Bill Romine Patty Young

Brush Fire Rages Near South Second Avenue Tipple

Middleport firemen rushed to South Second Avenue near the tipple Tuesday morning to extinguish a brush fire. Firefighters reported flames limited to brush and yard area with no injuries noted.

Middleport South Second Avenue Tipple

American Legion Plans Memorial Day Parade and Services

Pomeroy Post 39 American Legion held a Monday night meeting to finalize memorial day plans. Services at Hemlock Grove are set for 1 p m with Drum and Bugle Corps. in case of rain May 30, services move to the post home at 9 a m. District meeting and parade scheduled for June 19 in Middleport. Election slate includes Gilmore as commander and Lallance as trustee to fill Thorton’s term. Frank Cheesbrew reported improved health.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Frank Vaghan Hemlock Grove Middleport H. E. Boney Ernest Lallance Wayne Millhome Elza Gilmore Elmer White Mickey Williams Leonard Jewell Paul Casci Eber Roush Guido Girolami Bob Burton Lallance J. M. Thorton Frank Cheesbrew Reno Linda Grant Smith

OES Cancels Meeting For School Commencement

The May 27 Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter meeting is canceled due to Middleport High School commencement. The next gathering will be June 24 at Mrs. Dorothy Young's home with Mrs. Naomi Roush assisting.

OES Middleport Evangeline Order of Eastern Star Middleport High School Dorothy Young Naomi Roush

Alumni Banquet and Dance Planned at Scipio High

The Scipio High School Alumni Association schedules a banquet Saturday night at the high school with 1.75 dollar tickets at the door. Reunions are planned for the 1910 era and early students. The dance begins at 9 p.m. with 75 cent adult and 50 cent child admission, preschoolers free.

Scipio High School Alumni Association George Crow

Two Guest Speakers at Syracuse First United Presbyterian

John Evans of Gallipolis and Raymond Keirns of Jackson spoke Sunday morning at Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church. They addressed the Scioto Presbytery stewardship and promotion program to the congregation.

Middleport John Evans Gallipolis Raymond Keirns Jackson Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church Scioto Presbytery

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