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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1969

Page

12

Meigs High Awards Honor Students At Assembly

Meigs High School held an awards assembly on Wednesday awarding the valedictory trophy to Barbara White and the salutatory trophy to Marta Hubbard. Other honors included Ohio Congress Memorial Scholarship to White, DAR Good Citizenship to Frecker, and multiple State Department of Education Achievement and other certificates across grades.

Barbara White Marta Hubbard James Diehl Miss White Ohio Congress Harold Sauer Theodosia Frecker American Legion William Gubbs Carol Hargraves Franklin Jeffrey Werry Sandra Zerkle William Doxie) Walters Ohio

Two Meigs High seniors named top graduates in consolidation

Barbara White of Pomeroy and Marta Hubbard of Middleport were announced as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively for the first Meigs High School graduating class. White, active in band and multiple clubs, has DAR Good Citizenship honors and Buckeye Girl’s State delegate status. Hubbard, National Honor Society member, aids church teaching and plays with the marching band while participating in World Affairs, Latin, and Pep clubs.

Steft Gloria Cress MEIGS Barbara White Marta Hubbard Meigs High School Middleport Dan White Pomeroy Harold Hubbard White Middleport Church of Christ Betty Crocker Buckeye DAR Miss White Future Teachers of America Science Club Miss Hubbard First Baptist Church

Meigs High School to graduate 192 seniors this year

Meigs High School will award diplomas to 192 seniors at commencement exercises Tuesday at 8 p m in Mid dleport stadium. If rain, ceremonies move to Rutland gym. Photographs and lists include many named graduates and staff.

Meigs High School Middleport Middleport Stadium Rutland Gymnasium Clos Bobby Adems Preddie Aleshire Evonne Arnold Jerry Arnold Walter Arnold Lenny Ashburn Dennis Ault Conve Bochner Cathy Bailey Robert Bailey Jr Linde Sve Bets Roger Blumenauer Jane Bolin Coxtly Boothe Bronto Boyer Judith Brewer Rheba Brickies Stephen

Two Auto Crashes Damaged Vehicles In Meigs County

Meigs County Sheriff Robert Hartenbach investigated two early morning accidents. Dan Hill of Columbus lost control on county road 28 near Bashan road. passengers David Klein and Richard Klein treated for minor injuries as the car was demolished. Larry J. Roush of Racine was hurt in Minersville on Route 124 after his car struck a rock wall. no citations were issued.

Bashan Dan Hill Columbus David Klein Richard Klein Veterans Memorial Hospital Larry J. Roush Racine Pomero Roush Minersville

Two Fined One Forfeits In Pomeroy

In Mayor Charlies Legar's court, two defendants were fined and a third forfeited a bond. Larry Gladwell of Middleport paid $5 plus costs for failing to stop within an assured clear distance. James Stobart of West Columbia was fined $25 plus costs for leaving the scene of an accident. Albert Dixon of Albany forfeited a $25 bond for speeding.

Pomeroy Charlies Legar Larry Gladwell Middleport James Stobart West Columbia Albert Dixon Albany

Local Travel Notes Highlight Duos and Visits

Mrs Emerson Jones departed by plane from Columbus for Morristown New Jersey to stay with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Lee Davidson daughter Anne Elizabeth and son John Andrew. Mrs Lillian McGhee spent a week in Belle West Virginia with relatives. Mr and Mrs George Hackett Sr are visiting Florida relatives.

Emerson Jones Columbus Morristown N.J Lee Davidson Anne Elizabeth John Andrew Lillian McGhee Belle, W. Va George Hackett Florida

Middleport Mayor Fines Seven and Forfeits Bonds

Middleport officials declare five bonds forfeit and levy seven fines in a Tuesday evening session. Charges include dining while intoxicated, speeding, failure to yield right of way, running a red light, improper backing, squealing tires, and no operator's license with various ages and amounts. Rutland alumni urged to report for decorating and send reservations by May 26 for May 31 banquet.

Middleport Fisher Chariss V. Meece New Hanna Ruth FE. Criner John M. Powell Racine Mark A. Tillis Rutland Herman H. Jordan Leon W. Va William Gardner Cheshire Margaret C. Dutton Anna Mae Collins Franklin Martin Gerald Barrett Langsville Dale Mulford Rutland High School

Awards Presented To Pupils At Meigs High

Meigs High School held an awards assembly in the auditorium on Wednesday. Certificates were handed to numerous students including Randy Becker David Boyd Mery Bredbury Cathy Bunce Ronald Clench Tim Dempstey Dowd Elis Anne Fultz Dione Geed Dorothy Harbrecht Jock Kroutter Ere Peorch Franklin Riger Mary Pearson Donna Weber Wayne Well Jed Wii Roy Powell and many others.

Middleport Meigs High School Randy Becker David Boyd Mery Bredbury Cathy Bunce Ronald Clench Tim Dempstey Dowd Elis Anne Fultz Dione Geed Dorothy Harbrecht Jock Kroutter Ere Peorch Franklin Riger Mary Pearson Donna Weber Wayne Well Jed Wii Roy Powell Larry Nelson Elien Rice Richard Rocherd Jerry Coeto Beeche Cooper Mark Coughenever Sen Dave John Domgan Donny Fink Mow Folmer Roger Gimore Timothy Giese Michael Grueser Dennis Hocket Don Hartung Richera Howley Thomat Hawley Harvey Hoffner Danny Hood Richard Kitsee Herold White Bill Riggs Greve Miller Linda Cotteril Mary Moyes Petro@o Mees Anna Davison Mery Abbott Robert Coach Paulo Aleshire Sherrie Blockster Dale Clench Roger Blumeneuver Cori Dempskey Richard Gilkey Renold Grote Bruce Justice Terrie Miller Shirley McKinney

Kyger Creek Local Teachers Elect New Officers

Kyger Creek Teachers Association held its final meeting of the year at Kyger Creek May 16 with 28 members attending. New officers installed include M. B. Withers president Marilyn Reese vice president Patsy Metzner secretary and Judy Johnson treasurer. Withers announced committee tentative assignments for the coming year.

Cheshire Kyger Creek

Dr. Luchs to Address Meigs High Graduates

Dr. Fred E Luchs a noted Athens churchman author and lecturer will speak at the Meigs Local High School first commencement to be held Tuesday at the Middleport Stadium at 8 p.m. If rain moves the event to the Rutland Gymnasium the program will proceed there. The ceremony will feature band selections and a joint Alma Mater presentation by alumni James Lohse Columbus and Mrs Jennifer Lohse Sheets.

Luchs Athens Meigs Middleport Stadium Rutland Gymnasium James Lohse Columbus Jennifer Lohse Sheets

Motorist Grabs Pail Triggering Vehicle Collision

Pomeroy police report a 6:30 a m accident on Lincoln Hill Road as Ray Biffle 65 of Pomeroy reached for a lunchpail sliding on the seat. He veered into a chain link fence owned by Edison Hobstetter causing medium car and fence damage with no injuries or citations.

Pomeroy Lincoln Hill Ray Biffle Edison Hobstetter

Three Divorces Filed in Meigs County Court

Divorce actions filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court list Dewey Birchfield of Middleport versus Frashier Rosella Birchfield of Rutland Kay King of Middleport versus Allen Lee King of Middleport Ward Diddle of Racine versus Betty Diddle of Racine seek custody of three minor children.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Dewey Birchfield Middleport Frashier Rosella Birchfield Rutjland Kay King Iversus Allen Lee King Ward Diddle Racine Betty Diddle

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Meigs High Nolan Swackhamer Ronnie Reuter Thomas Kelly National Poetry Press Jeanne Bowen Mary Radford Hazel Kiser Sam Kern Kethy Abbott Helen Smith Betsy Miller Dorothy Neutzling Wendy Carper Kathy Francis Shirley Garnes Steve Brogan Franklin Rizer Charles Fenton Taylor Mike Barr Alan Cunningham Mike Grate Rich Hawley Paul Rice John Ritchhart Jim Warner Max Whitlatch Elbert Williams Roy Vaughan Scholdi Bob Grm Tom Hoffner Dean Weber Harold White Rich Gilkey Mike Young Jeff Werry Bob Priddy Bill Hensler Pat O'Brien Randy Burt Rex Roush Terry Ohlinger Carl Dempskey van Johnson James Crow Danny Abbott Pat Archer Steve Osler Stan Wilson Bob Burdette David Chip) Haggerty John Ingels Roger Abbott Rich van Matre Jeff Tye Jed Will Tim Dempskey Joy Bentley Mary Bradbury Debbie Crow Kathy Moore Becky Swindell Varsity Linda Cardillo Brenda McGuire Diane Knorr Lois Ann Saver Sheila Childs Kathy Morgan Kenda Chaney Sandra Zerkie Martha Vennari Brenda Boyer Rheba_ Brickles Janice Bunch Lee Cadle Debbie Drummond Suzanne Partlow Allie Price Connie Hatfield Sharon Ellis Mary Jane Jenkinson Lucille Kennedy Susan Lanning Cathy Manley Pat Mat Brenda Lee Lynne McGuire Recka McGuire Elaine Murphy Bonnie Gilmore Payne Cathy Searberry Rebecca Radford Doris Randolph Cathy Russell Pam Taylor Diana Weyersmiller Donna Wilson Janet Bolin Dian Davis Karen Flores Sharon McCune Donna Wil Sandy Miller Janice Smith Cody Boothe Judi Brewer Patricia. Collins Shurney Jordan Rebekah Taylor Tannehill Gloria Cates Michael Buskirk Mary Woods Linda Wehring Sandra Stewart Kathy Simmons Janice Priddy Hutton Rachel Fife Candace Chafin June Murphy Danforth Foundation Linda Hackett Robert Burdette Future Farmer Association Don Hayes Larry Birchfield Harold Erlewine Ronald Butcher Rodney Davis Harry Slanter World Affairs Club Latin Club Pep Club James Clotwerthy Patricio Collins den Cotter Judith Cottrill Jennifer Crag Jerrier Grey Gier Crisp Domes Crow Robert Derst Dion Dewns Fred Davis John Dean Car’ — Virg Dill Stephen Dorotte Debrie Drummornd Rebecca Ebin Sheron Ellis Kenneth English Rebecca Engigh Rochel Fite Karen Fiores Tanne Gardner Dennis Gilhey Ronald Grote Lorry Putty Linde Hackett Richard Bock Morris Rosemary Morris Randy Muller Mullen Joseph Myers Donna Heyman Nease Dorothy Newtaling Remaine Nier Suzanne Portiow Rene Payne Benjamin Perry Johnny Pope Samira Choriene Porter Pred Pricey Jurice Priddy Robert Priddy Rereece Radford Doris Rardolph Renold Reuter Carl Robinson Jochie Robinson Sammie Rovinsor Chester Roush John Roush Jr Alfred Ruscher Jr Cathy Jeffry Werry Diane Weyarsmlier Barbers White Wesley Whitford Ebert Wilsons Witliam Reckford Witems Myrta Wilson Valet Welle Benny Wright Forma Wright Donny Yorbrow Sandra Yates Oy Yonker Sandra Jertie Joba Zureher Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Elberfelds First National Southeastern Ohios Earl Young Dr. Luchs Pomeroy — Dr Fred E Fred EB. Luchs Cr Ps St Parkersburg 5Th St Market ST Parkersburg, W. VA Bush Edgerton
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