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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1969
Page
7
Meigs County proceeds with a new high school as a sign of growth. Middleport and Pomeroy jointly purchase an $800,000 water system with sewer projects advancing. Rutland joins the consolidation efforts with Middleport and Pomeroy as plans unfold for regional facilities.
Valerie Rainey, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. cipal Pleasant High School, received the homecoming queen crown during halftime of the Point Pleasant vs Poca game. She plans to work as a secretary, then an airline stewardess, with escort Keith Biggs. The ceremony included a crown formed by the band and a student council sponsored event. The article also highlights Meigs County modernization projects, new library services, housing plans, industry developments, and regional recreation facilities across Middleport, Pomeroy, and Racine.
The Meigs County Jaycees announce an orientation for Meigs County senior girls interested in the Junior Miss pageant. The meeting is Tuesday at 3 pm at Trinity United Church of Christ. The Nov 15 pageant will be held at Meigs Junior High School auditorium. eligibility starts with attending the meeting.
Point Pleasant Paint Pleasant High School staged a modest homecoming begun in 1945 with Miss Paint Pleasant Betty Lou Bell Gall as first queen. Elizabeth, W. Va., served as the homecoming host city with attendants Mildred Duncan Nancy Rairden Bowman and Geraldine Smith. In 1950 cheerleaders led the parade, later the Student Council took charge and continues sponsorship.
Point Pleasant high school held its annual homecoming parade with convertibles bearing queen candidates and attendants. First place went to Future Homemakers with a float titled Square The Dots, second to the Reel Cl Moat with Bury The Dots, and third to Reyuires with Put Them In Their Place.
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