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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1973

Page

3

Memorial Services Held At Burlingham Church

Memorial Day observances were held at Burlingham Church with military rites by Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion and the Modern Woodmen Lodge children. The Rev. Charles Norris of South Point, formerly of the area, led prayers and tributes.

Burlingham Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion Woodmen Lodge Charles Norris South Point Messenger Beulah Jones Burlingham Cemetery Feeney-Bennett American Legion Post 182 Children of

Three Students Win $100 Each

Hemlock Miller High School seniors Wilma Kincaid Sharon Decore and Paula Jean Lan ning received Citizens Scholarship Awards of $100 each and plan to attend Ohio University. The three names represent Hemlock Corning and New Straitsville areas.

Hemlock Miller High School Citizens Ohio University Wilma Kincaid Sharon Decore Corning Paula Jean Lanning New Straitsville

Boat Trip Planned on Friday on the Ohio River

MIDDLEPORT The excursion boat Chaperon will depart the Middleport levee at 1 00 p m and return at 4 p m Friday for a public cruise down the Ohio River. Tickets cost 1 25 through the County Extension Office or local 4 H clubs. The boat capacity is six persons.

Middleport Middleport Levee Ohio River

Memorial Day Parade in Pomeroy Honors Veterans

The annual Memorial Day parade in Pomeroy featured bands and marching units led by the Drew Webster Post No 28 American Legion color guard. Fireworks by Guido Girolami preceded a military salute at the Civil War monument and at Beech Grove Cemetery with remarks from William Heacock, past commander of the Ohio American Legion.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post No. 28 American Legion Guido Girolami Drew Webster

Parade Honors Fallen Soldiers in Pomeroy Ceremony

A large crowd lined Pomeroy streets as Drew Webster Post thanked marching units bands and Girolami for fireworks in this year's parade. Post members conducted military rites at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Pomeroy and Chester.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Girolami Sacred Heart Cemetery Chester

Rutland High Alumni Dinner Draws 400 Attend

More than 400 Rutland High School alumni attended a Saturday dinner and dance at the Rutland gymnasium. The dinner was served by the Rutland Firemen auxiliary, with flower arrangements by local garden clubs. The 1911 class was first honored, Floyd Thomas receiving a gift. Traveling farthest were Mr and Mrs Leland Chase of Pompano Beach Florida. The class of 1948 marking its 25th anniversary spoke briefly, with other reunions from classes 1923 1933 1943 1953 and 1963. New officers include Richard Rupe president Ancil Cross vice president Mrs Leafy Chasten treasurer and Judy Coates secretary. Ronnie Black led the session.

Rutland Rutland High School Rutland Firemen Rutland Garden Club Rutland Friendly Gardeners Floyd Thomas Alumni Association Leland Chase Pompano Beach Fla Janet Morris Mary Conrad Grate Richard Rupe Ancil Cross Leafy Chasteen Judy Coates Ronnie Black

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