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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1965

Page

5

Rutland High names Parker valedictorian and Stewart salutatorian

Linda Sue Parker named valedictorian and Michael J. Stewart salutatorian for Rutland High School's 1965 graduating class. Parker holds national honors, high test percentile spots, and extensive academic and music awards, while Stewart is National Honor Society member, student council president, top scholastic performer, and plans to study business at Ohio State University.

Rutland Linda Sue Parker Michael M. Stewart Rutland High School Homer Parker Linda Sue Meigs County Ohio University Parker Daughters of the American Terrific Miss Parker Nor’ Wester Salutatorian Thomas J. Stewart Tucson Ariz Beulah Mace Stewart Manuel Made National Honor Society Stewart Nor’wester Ohio State University

Meigs County Horse Show Awards Trophies and Ribbons

Meigs County Riding Club event at Rock Springs fairgrounds honored top five in a 16 class show co sponsored by Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion. First place trophies went to riders including Marvin Clark King Baldy and Hank's Buddy with multiple horses across western English and trail categories. Earl Cherry and W F Mohr judged western and English classes as the Ohio Valley Horse Show Association point show.

Meigs County Riding Club Rock Springs Fairgrounds Drew Webster American Legion Kathy Baker Randy Harrison Bret Harrison Howard Lee West Kelly Meeks Billy Manuel Janet Sickles Terry Russell Lou Roush Chuck Follrod Marvin Clark King Baldy Marjorie Houck Circleville Hank’s Buddy Dick Roach Gallipolis Red Bird Starlight William Greer Lester Ohlinger New Haven W. Va Miss Tinker Bill Cole Tuppers Plains Laddy Barrymore Mary Jane Tennet Wildfire Carol Hanning Athens Western Stock Horse Shirley Burdette Coolville Western Pleasure Pony 48 Inches Uoder Golden Car Joe Earnhart J. H. Earnhart Logan Tennessee Walking Horse Scout Bob Frazee Wellston Western Pleasure Horse Jody Buddy Martin Arabia Cloverleaf Barrel Race Rollie Kay Allen Peavine Socialite Jerry Frank Crestview Stables Nelsonville English Johnny Sorrell W. F. Mohr Ohio Valley Horse Show Association

Middleport Women Attend 45th B P W Convention

Three Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club members traveled to Dayton for the 45th annual convention weekend event.

Middleport Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club Dayton

Middleport Elementary Group Honors Spelling Bees and Patrols

At a Middleport Elementary awards assembly spelling bee winners John Tannehill Joey Hindy Kathy Bailey and Jan Long were recognized with top honors Tannehill also earned a national table tennis under 14 championship. Safety patrol awards went to a long list led by Eugene Powell Ricky Triplett and David Wildermuth perfect attendance awards were presented by Supt L W McComas and principal Leo Kennedy.

Middleport Safety Patrol John Tannehill Joey Hindy Kathy Bailey Jan Long Tannehill Eugene Powell Ricky Triplett David Wildermuth Ken Smith Jim Warner Mike van Cooney Bobby Manley Marcus Fowler Roy Taylor Kent Klees Mike Manley Pat Gress Kenneth Hoffman Jimmy Brewer J. T. Rue Rick Howard Douglas Hicks Lee Floyd Dick Smith Lewis Ellis Michael Heck George Luster Chipper Haggerty Jeffrey Allen Allen Rowling Harold Hanson Randy Becker Ronning Clench David Boyd Marc French Jim Schmoll Rodney Howard Jeff Shank Bill Vaughan Mike Sayre Tony Manley Stephen Gerlach Jimmy Boggs Richard Bailey Jeff Darst Terry Garten Stephen Bratton David Gerard Supt. L. W McComas Leo Kennedy

Private Allen Stacy Assigned To Korea

Private Allen D Stacy, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Molden of Dexter Route 1, has been assigned to the 4th U S Army Missile Command in Korea. A radio operator in the command 226 Signal Company, Stacy joined the Army in November 1964. The 21 year old Rutland High School graduate attended the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women event in Dayton with Midlport club members.

Dexter Army Allen D. Stacy Robert Molden 4Th U.S. Army Missile Command Korea 226 Signal Company Stacy Rutland High School

Meetings In Meigs

New officers will be elected Tuesday night at Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting. Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 248 meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church. Middleport Athletic Boosters Association meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the high school.

Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion Pomeroy Boy Scout First Baptist Church Middleport Athletic Boosters Association

Jeff Beaver Honored At Birthday Party

The sixth birthday of Jeffrey Beaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Beaver, was celebrated in kindergarten with a party in MIDDLEPORT. Hats coloring books cupcakes and ice cream were provided by Mrs. Beaver and helpers included Tony Burkett Howard West Timmy Scites David Miller Danny Davis Cynthia Hindy and Mark Gilkey. Joy Don joined at the guest tables with Timmy Thomas and the celebrant’s sister.

Middleport Jeffrey Beaver Lowell Beaver

Williams dominates Meigs County junior championship events

Williams Williams wins three events in the 12 13 year old class at Pom eroy High School field, taking the 50 yard dash high jump and football throw. Frank Girolami takes the 100 yard dash and running broad jump. Danny Abbott wins baseball throw. Other firsts include Dennis Esichinger Mark Williams Steve Story Alan Holter Perry Kennedy David Michael and Richard Douglas across various 12 15 year old events.

Pomeroy William Williams Meigs County Dennis Esichinger Mark Williams Steve Story Alan Holter Perry Kennedy David Michael Richard Douglas

Name Change Planned for Rutland Funeral Home

Rutland’s Chase funeral home will be renamed the Martin funeral home under new ownership by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin formerly of Columbus. Mrs. Howell remains associated with the firm which will continue to offer the same services. state law requires listing in the present owner's name.

Rutland Chase Funeral Home Clarence Chase Naomi Chase Howell Martin Funeral Home Thomas Martin Columbus Martin Cincinnati School of Embalming Jerry Spears Funeral Directors Meigs County Howell Chase

Middleport Squad Called To Storys Run Scene Canceled

A late Saturday Emergency Squad call to the Phalin residence on Storys Run near Middleport was cancelled before responders reached the scene. Names listed include Robert Warner Pomeroy Harry Edwards Langsville Ronald Miller Langsville Ad die Barton Racine Velma Dugan Pomeroy Martha White Racine and others. Dismissed names appear such as Gladys Duckler William Rizer Michael Imboden and several Mrs. and Daryl Johnson Freda Rider Birdie Roush Florence Mce Donner.

Robert Warner Pomeroy Harry Edwards Langsville Ronald Miller Addie Barton Racine Velma Dugan Ula Matlack Martha White Gladys Duckler William Rizer Michael Imboden Phillip Werry Jerry Little Clifford Sarver Daryl Johnson Freda Rider Birdie Roush Florence Mce Donner Middleport Phalin

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