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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

10

Ohio University faculty quartet at Middleport concert

A Middleport High School audience enjoyed a Thursday benefit concert by an Ohio University School of Music faculty quartet. The group featured Eugene Jennings piano Isaac Ostrow violin Sally Comin viola and Leighton Conkling cello.

Middleport Middleport High School School of Music of Ohio University Eugene Jennings Isaac Ostrow Sally Comin Leighton Conkling Ohio University Symphony University Chamber Orchestra Charleston Symphony Mozart Brahms Middleporters Robert Palmer Jennings University of Kansas Palmer Royal Academy of Music London Vienna Ostrow Portland Symphony Seventh Army Symphony Germany Eastman School of Music Conkling Claus Adam Juilliard String Quartet Band Boosters Association

Sorority Plans Nov 26 Tea in Middleport

Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Ohio Fuel Gas Co to plan a 7 pm preferential tea on November 26 at Annie Chapman home with exemplar chapter guests. Lee Seyler presided, and plans for a Dec 19 party included a cooking demo by a gas company representative and a film shown at Pomeroy High School.

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ohio Fuel Gas Company Lee Seyler Annie Chapman Pomeroy High School Sue Grueser Gail Hovatter Sabra Morrison Shirley Beegle Miss Hovatter Dora Nowell Seyler Linda Watson April Smith Mary C. Wiley Yvonne Scally Dorothy Amberger Barbara Betzing Shirley Houston Lucy Amsbury Mila Woods Donna Wilson Barbara Riggs Ann Johnson Evelyn Knight

Notice in Ohio court on will contest case 22628

Flossie J. Williams files suit in Athens County Ohio to set aside the Last Will and Testament of Clarence E. Williams. Defendants include Margaret Louise Taylor who must answer by December 23, 1961. Attorneys Lavelle & Vanity of Athens represent the plaintiff.

Court OF Common Pleas Ape County Flossie J. Williams James Orland Williams J. Orland Williams Clarence E. Williams Clarence Emmett Williams Margaret Louise Taylor Romney West Virginia Marret Louise Taylor Athens County Ohio Lavelle & Vanity South Court Street Athens

Special Program at Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church

A special program will be presented at 9 a.m. at the Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church. After the service a symbolic Thanksgiving feast with breakfast foods will be served in the church annex.

Syracuse Syracuse First

Vinnie M. Woode Appointed Administratrix of Harley Woode Estate

Notice states Vinnie M. Woode of Albany Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the Harley E. Woode estate in Albany Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months, dated November 8, with Probate Judge Harold J. Rose. Also notices a parole hearing for William R. Gardner at Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission after January 1962.

Eee Cas Ralph F. Crawford Myrtle E. Lortz Ing Vinnie M. Woode Albany Ohio Harley E. Woode Athens County

Parole Hearing Planned for Inmate Max Carbaugh

London Ohio prison inmate Max Carbaugh housed at London Correctional Institution near London from Athens County was convicted January 1961 of issuing checks with insufficient funds. He serves a 1 to 3 year sentence and is eligible for a hearing by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Board on a date in January. Parole records clerk Herbert Kell notes the process.

London Ohio Max Carbaugh London Correctional Institution Athens County Herbert Kell

Talk on Nuclear Radiation by Fenderbush at Middleport club

Joseph Fenderbush of the Ohio Valley Electric Corp outlines survival after radiation exposure and illness symptoms to the Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. Wesley Fry introduces him as national security chairwoman. meeting plans for a Christmas party and a nursing home donation are approved.

Middleport Joseph Fenderbash Ohio Valley Electric Corp Masonic Temple Fenderbush Wesley Fry National Security Committee Harry S. Moore Moore Nina

Yule Party Planned by Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary

The Syracuse Volunteers Ladies Auxiliary met in the village hall with 11 members present. Ada Slack presided as president and plans for a turkey dinner and a Christmas party at the Circle's restaurant in Pomeroy at 6 pm on Friday December 15 were announced. A first aid class for women will be held the week of December 4 open to the public.

Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department Ada Slack Circle’s Pomeroy Emmeline Hendrix Mildred Pierce Maxine Sayre Marie Rizer Clara Lavender Edythe Hood Adrienne Hubbard Rose Ann Theiss Carrie Sinclair Helen Hubbard Vicky Lynn Rizer

Thanksgiving Dance Planned At Rutland High School

Future Homemakers of America at Rutland High School finalize plans for a Thanksgiving dance to be held Friday night at the school Cheryl Searls the group president led arrangements for attendance at the district meeting while advisor Miss Leda Mae Kraueter discussed program planning for the year

Exchange student from Bolivia to speak at church services

Miss Lucila Romero of Bolivia, an exchange student at Ohio University, will speak at the United Methodist Church. She will address the junior and primary Sunday school classes during the hour and speak at 10 30 a m during morning worship.

Pomeroy Lucila Romero Bolivia Ohio University United Methodist Church

Junior Youth Fellowship Dinner at Heath Methodist

The Junior Youth Fellowship of Heath Methodist Church will hold its annual Thanksgiving dinner at 5 45 p m Sunday in the church dining room. Mrs L W McComas leads the group.

Middleport

POMEROY A hymn sing at Mt Hermon EUB Church

A hymn sing is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Hermon EUB Church, inviting community members to join in song and fellowship.

Pomeroy Mt. Hermon Eub

Cancer Control Program Open To Meigs Women

A Meigs County program for women over 21 on Tuesday evening at Pomeroy High School auditorium will be hosted by Beta Sigma Phi sorority chapters with the Meigs County American Cancer Society. Dr Boice will answer questions and Catherine Shavorinsky will present the film Time and Two Women to promote annual uterine cancer cell examinations.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Senior High School Ohio Eta Phi Xi Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi American Cancer Society Raymond Boice Catherine Shavorinsky Shavorinsky

Club To Aid Needy With Christmas Canned Goods

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Minersville Methodist Church met to plan its annual Christmas party and to collect canned goods for needy families. They also planned to send greeting cards to the aged and shut-ins. President Mrs. Karl Grueser chaired, with discussions on the council of churches and a subscription to Methodist Woman.

Council of Churches Hosmer Roush Stella Grueser Norman McCallum Methodist Woman Renshaw Frank Stewart

Mason Boy Injured When Hit On Bike

Bobby Grim 13 of Mason West Virginia was struck by a vehicle and hospitalized in Holzer Hospital after the Middleport emergency squad responded at 4 38 p m. He received first aid at the scene and was transported for treatment. Details of the accident are not available.

Middleport Bobby Grim Mason W. Va Holzer Hospital

Rutland High to Hold Grid Banquet on Nov 29

The Rutland High School football program will host its annual grid banquet at 6 30 PM on November 29 in the grade school auditorium. Tickets are available at the high school or Markins Food Market in Rutland.

Pomeroy Rutland Markins

Speaker Teaches OAPSE History at Salisbury School

POMEROY Wesley Ridenour clerk of the board of education in Portsmouth was guest speaker for the Meigs Chapter of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees at Salisbury School. He outlined the history and purposes of OAPSE. Ross Cleland presided over about 45 members as refreshments were served by Mrs. Maxine Arnold and Mrs. Velma Douglas.

Pomeroy Wesley Ridenour Board of Education Portsmouth Meigs Ohio Association of Public School Employes Salisbury Ridenour Oapse Ross Cleland Maxine Arnold Velma Douglas

Pfc Wesley Grounds Sent to Germany with 54th Engineer Battalion

Pfc Wesley L Grounds 22 son of Mrs Bertha A Grounds Route 1 Carpenter recently assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion in Germany He is in Company A at Wildflecken after enlisting in January 1961 and completing basic at Fort Knox Kentucky

Carpenter Army Wesley L. Grounds Bertha A. Grounds 54Th Engineer Germany Grounds Wildflecken Fort Knox

Card Club Meets At Buchanan Home

Mrs. James Buchanan hosted a card club gathering at her Third Ave home in Middleport. Guest Mrs. Clinton Fisher attended. Prizes were won by Mrs. Martha Mayer and Mrs. Francis Flemming. Refreshments were served to the listed guests.

Card Club Buchanan Home Middleport James Buchanan Third Ave Clinton Fisher Martha Mayer Francis Flemming

Mrs Fultz Recalls Mrs America Run In Middleport Meeting

Mrs Bernard V Fultz a Mrs America contestant spoke at Heath Church Class 12 in Middleport recounting being named Miss Middleport Jackson division and Southeastern Ohio winner She praised her effort and shared experiences A church group planned holiday charity projects including gifts for local firemen and a church decorating fund donation funds raised by pecan sales were noted

Middleport Bernard V. Fultz Heath Methodist Church Fultz Jackson Ohio James Criswell Heath Church Charles Bradbury

WSCS Plans Christmas Festivities at Forest Run Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Forest Run Methodist Church held a meeting at the home of Mrs Alfred Yeanger with co-hostess Mrs Christy Baer. Plans were made for visits to shut-ins during Christmas and thank-you notes from members were read.

Pomeroy Women’s Society of Christian Service Forest Run Methodist Church Alfred Yeanger Christy Baer John Scott Jack Curtis Manning Roush Jacob Baer Lela Flint Fred Ne

Red Cross Plans Second Meigs Chapter Reorganization

A meeting in the county courthouse finalized plans for a second reorganizational session of the Meigs Chapter of the American Red Cross. The session, led by Robert Oleen, will be at 8 p.m. November 29 in the courthouse. A 15 member board of directors will be named, with invites extended to local organizations and individuals.

Meigs County 4 H Clubs Plan Christmas Dinner

Meigs County Riding Club hosts a Christmas dinner and party on December 1 at Circle Restaurant for 4 H Club members and Meigs County 4 H Pleasure Riders. President William B. Downie leads the meeting at Salisbury Two building with reservations due by November 25. January meeting canceled.

Pomeroy Circle Meigs County Riding Club Salisbury Two William B. Downie Meigs County Pleasure Riders Club W. A. Morgan

Quarter Century Club Holds Annual Meeting in Columbus

Present and former employees of the Middleport Division of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co attended the annual meeting in Columbus. The local group included retired Miss Hulda Klein and James Fugate along with Miss Nina Russell Ed King Ernest Sisson and Thomas Hendrix. A banquet was held at the Neil House followed by entertainment.

Middleport Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Columbus Quarter Century Club Divsion Hulda Klein James Fugate Nina Russell Ed King Ernest Sisson Thomas Hendrix Neil House

Annuals On Sale For Middleport High School

Middleport High School announces advance orders for the annual. Orders may be placed in the superintendent's office. Sharon Pickens, editor, notes the annual will be ready after several months. Price is 3 dollars.

Middleport Middleport High School Sharon Pickens

Garden Club At Syracuse Has Meeting

Syracuse Mrs. Pauline Morarity hosted the Fun While You Learn Garden Club at her home. President Mrs. Morarity opened the meeting. Mrs. Jessie Cottrill led the program on Dried Arrangements. First prize blue ribbon went to Mrs. Cottrill and Mrs. Juanita Porter. A December 5 potluck dinner and gift exchange will be at Mrs. Williams. Present were Mrs. Lee Cottrill Porter Roush Adria Sayre Pickens Knapp and guests Brenda Sayre Charissee Porter.

Syracuse Pauline Morarity Morarity Jessie Cottrill Sara Roush Cottrill Juanita Porter Lee Porter Roush Adria Sayre Mabel Pickens Pearl Knapp Brenda Sayre Charissee Porter

Sew-Rite Club Plans Yule Toy Drive Meeting

The Sew-Rite Sewing Club met at Mrs. Don Collins home with Mrs. Elmer White as co-hostess and Mrs. Charles Spencer presiding to plan stuffed toy donations for Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Christmas party is set for Dec. 12 with games and prizes. Door prize won by Mrs. Charles Hoffman and 17 members attended a salad course. Hostesses for the Nov. 29 meeting were Mrs. Edward Wells and Mrs. Elza Gilmore.

Bradbury PTA Plans Yule Party

Bradbury Elementary School will stage a Christmas program on December 20. William King, PTA president, led plans for a County Council meeting at Bradbury in February. A piano purchase committee was formed with Don Miller, King, and Glenn Evans. The fourth grade won the attendance award as a tumbling team performed and sixth grade mothers served refreshments.

Middleport Bradbury Bradbury Pta William King PTA County Council Don Miller King Glenn Evans

Rutland PTA Marks American Education Week

Rutland observes American Education Week November 5 to 11 with projects by the Rutland PTA. Principal Joseph Nowell and Mrs. Marie Burchfield showcased a display at Rutland Department Store window featuring teaching as a career brochures and a teacher ethics code from NEA. A proclamation was signed by acting mayor Paul Patterson. Mrs. Harold Sauer serves as PTA president.

Rutland Rutland Pta Joseph Nowell Rutland High School Marie Burchfield National Education Association Paul Patterson Harold Sauer The

Dance Party at Pomeroy Junior High Saturday Night

A dance party will start at 7 30 PM Saturday at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium with the Jays serving as emcees.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School The Jays

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Harold J. Rose Said County William R. Gardner Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Jane Horn the Farmer’s Bank Pomeroy, Ohio Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Wational Bank Federal Insurance Member Pomeroy Rutland John F. Kennedy Jr John F. Kennedy Sr White House Washington, D.C Mason Boy Pfc Wesley Grounds Paul Theis Alice Freeman Alfred Roush Virginia Phalin Middlewort William White Cindy Carl Gilmore Helen Lloyd Marie Vroman Point Pleasant John Kincaid Gallipolis Arnold Hunt Billy Dallas George Dallas Billy Richard Owen Eva Hartley Charleston Albert E. Hartley Hartley New York Central Railroad Orin Smith Emerson Jones Charles McElhinney Carroll Swanson Harold Woodgerd E. O. Ball WSCS Red Cross Organization Sanborn Jewelers Garden Club Yule Party PTA Dancy Party Elberfelds Toyland West Main Street
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