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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1955
Page
2
The Pomeroy Emergency Squad led by Charles Legar announces a $1200 fund drive to purchase a new truck after mechanical issues left the current vehicle out of service. Jack Thomas is captain and Ralph Kute is a lieutenant. residents may mail contributions.
A Salisbury Elementary PTA meeting was held at the school auditorium to install new officers including president Hugh Bartels, vice president George Starcher, secretary Dorothy Smith and treasurer. Guests Miss Katie Becht and Mrs Frank Stewart gave readings and a prayer. Refreshments followed hosted by a group of hostesses.
The Harrisonville PTA met this week at Pairpoint Canton school with new officers Ada Braale president Stella Adkins vice president Carrie Sheets secretary Ruby Halliday treasurer. Third and fourth graders taught by Nora Jordan were served ice cream and cake for earning the attendance banner for the entire term.
The Northern Local School District hosts an alumni banquet and dance at Harrisonville High on Saturday May 28. The ham dinner starts at 7 p.m. with dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight, music by the Gertrude Chase orchestra. Sadie Carr, acting president, notes invitations were sent and reservations go to Anestine Carey by Wednesday May 25.
Mrs J M Thorton hosted Past Presidents of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Wednesday at Mulberry home. Mrs Charles Sauer presided and plans for a June picnic at Middleport Roadside Park were made. A letter from Ida Dayton thanking the group for Easter and birthday gifts was read. A round robin card to Mrs Elizabeth Huber was prepared and a Hemsert course was served.
Mrs Letta Spencer and Mrs Homer Rous testify at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting of the Minersville Methodist Church. Mrs Sadie Brown led the program titled Be Ye Doers of the Word with Mrs Brown, Mrs Clifford Phillips, and Mrs Karl Renshaw assisting.
Eight seniors from Morrisonville High School will graduate at Northern Local High School in a June ceremony. A. H. Bickle of Ohio University will deliver the commencement address. Music by the Vocal Music Department. Graduates include Raymond Ellis Nolan Haning Hallie Ross Walter Edmond Don Wilson Patria Wears Gracie Forbes Ruth Mores. The senior and junior classes toured Chase naty and local plants, toured gardens, and attended a tail game with chaperones Mr and Mrs. Wingett Sadie Carr Mr Carre Sheets and Mr and Mrs Norman Wood.
Troop 247 sponsored by Rockings Methodist Church received its charter during morning worship. Pins were presented by Nelson Leachfield. Adults including Harry Bates Orville Brown Hartwell Curd Amos Leonard William Jd Blackston Ray ter and George assisted. A summer program plans work on new quarters at Homer Radford farm and monthly church attendance.
OMEROY Two Fred J Mack Circus shows planned for 4 pm and 8 pm Saturday at the Pomeroy high School grounds. Sponsored by the Third Ward Fire Company and the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. Also notes picnic aftermath and local food leftovers from Wednesday and Thursday events.
An organization meeting of Middleport Daily Vacation Bible School workers at the Church of Christ selected staff. The school, to run June 7 through June 17 in the Central building, opens daily at 9 am with 8:45 am teacher meetings. Supervisors include George Childs primary, Irving Baumgardner junior, Arnold Richards intermediate. art by Captain Glenna Stumbo. A staff meeting is planned for June 2 at the Church.
The article notes church events with the pastor delivering messages and morning prayer. Sunday features include Sunday school and worship service with evening prayer at 7 30 pm. Also listed are a Sunday meeting and a Rev. minister leading the church service.
Salem Center School and 20 pupils from grades 1 through 7 enjoyed an end of term picnic at Middleport Road de Park. Accompanied by Principal Nellie Vale and teachers Thelma Campbell Gladys Major Meriam Murlfotfman cooks and janitor Max Edmundson. Bus drivers and children were treated to ice cream and a library tour at Pomeroy library in the afternoon.
Middleport High School seventh grade party continued by candlelight after a Thursday power outage. Judy Hurley sang Liberate Melody of Love while Maida Roush and Janice Boyles performed piano solos. Becky Grueser and Carolyn Wilson duet and a tap dance by Ernest al. Michael Rice and Neal Ford canceled their pantomime. Guests included Superintendent L W McComas and teachers Carmen Denis and Myron Miller.
The Middleport Society Wedding is announced with details of the couple and families, church leadership roles, donations to a carpet fund and cancer fund, an appreciation dinner for men who refinish the sanctuary floors, and a program including readings and presentations. Birthdays and gifts were observed and hostesses named.
MIDDLEPORT The Busy Bee Class of the First Baptist met at the home of Mrs Blanche Hapton Hall on First Ave to arrange a park cleanup this Saturday. Mrs Raymond spoke about planning and volunteers are to gather at the site early morning.
Meigs County news reports divorces and church notices amid a county schedule. Bruce Lloyd and Raymond Cole are named in local talks at Middleport Park with sermons and prayers planned.
TV's Sergeant Priday abandons the Just the facts policy as Jack Webb and Janet Leigh perform a romance scene during Pete Kelly's Blues production. Webb's on air attempts to add romance face protests from fans and headlines.
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