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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1955

Page

8

Mid-Ohio Square Dance Festival Hails TV Caller Jerry Helt

Jerry Helt known from the Richter Diamond TV show will lead the fourth annual Mid-Ohio Valley Square Dance Festival at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. The event includes a 1 pm swap shop, 3–5 pm workshop, 5:30–6:30 pm supper, and 8 pm to 11 pm dancing with a midnight after party. only 200 advance tickets available for spectators.

Jerry Helt TV Caller Pomeroy Cincinnati Helt Portsmouth Ohio Valley Square Dance Asso Jo Hardy

Pomeroy Garden Club Hosts Emergency Squad Donation

The Walk-In Garden Club at Mrs. Anna Hart's home voted a Pomeroy A contribution to the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. New officers received corsages by Mrs. Louise Harrison and Mrs. Belva Willard. Mrs. Bertha Williams demonstrated corsage making and ribbons were given for baby zinnias and marigolds, old fashioned dahlias and straw flowers. The next meeting is set for Nov. 3 at Mrs. Naomi Reed's home at 7 30 p m.

Pomeroy Anna Hart Louise Harrison Belva Willard Bertha Williams Mrs. Hart Riggs

Grace Holter Farewell Gift For Sewing Club Visit

Mrs Grace Holter was given a farewell gift Monday by the Second Monday Sewing Club hosted by Mrs James Clatworthy who led plans for the annual Christmas party. Miss Eleanor Robson received a birthday gift from each member while several members marked anniversaries. Holter will leave soon for an indefinite visit with her son in California, after a salad course was served.

Pomeroy Grace Holter James Clatworthy Eleanor Robson Robert Lewis Paul Klees Pat Wood Rs. Holter David Huddleston California

Daughters of Ruth Class Donates 50 to Parsonage

The Daughters of Ruth Class of the United Methodist Church met at Mrs. John Chase’s home Monday evening and contributed 50 toward painting the church parsonage. Mrs. George Parker led, devotional by Mrs. Minnie Neutzling, and a Bible quiz plus social hour followed for 15 members and three guests. A thank you note from Rev. and Mrs. Genheimer was read.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church John Chase Mollie Oliver George Parker Minnie Neutzling William Genheimer Africa Agnes Faye

Guiding Star Council Meets For Regular Session

Syracuse group the Guiding Star Council Daughters of America holds regular session on a Thursday evening with initiation planned for two candidates.

Syracuse Guiding Star Council, Daughters of America

Amvets Post 30 to Meet at Minersville School

Amvets Post 30 schedules a 7:30 pm gathering Friday at the Minersville school building. Commander William Grueser asks all members to attend the session.

Pomeroy Amvets Minersville William Grueser

Pomeroy Laurel Home Demonstration Club Meets

The Laurel Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. Eugene Holly's home. The session opened with devotions followed by pattern fitting activities and a potluck lunch was planned as a feature.

Mary Shrine Meeting At IOOF Hall Friday

The Pomeroy Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 8 p m Friday at the IOOF Hall. All officers are requested to attend with a practice session for the school of instruction. No potluck will be held at the Friday session.

Pomeroy — Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem IOOF School of Instruction

Weekend visitors and guests across central Ohio towns

The fragment lists numerous weekend guests and travels from Columbus to Chillicothe Meigs County and beyond. Names include Ward Parfitt Clarr Evans Harbrecht Sargent Smith Spencer Karr and Kelton with stops at Lake Hope Skyline Drive and Shenandoah Valley. Some plans include returning to Yuma Searsport and Ced a nville, reflecting broad regional visiting patterns.

James Ward Rose Mary Ward Columbus Charles Ard Lawrence Parfitt Charleston W.va Edeward Parfitt Parfitts William Clarr Chillicothe Ray Evans, Jr Yuma Ariz Evans Victor Ht Jack Rosenbaum Sandusky Fred Rosenbaum Victor Harbrecht Harbrecht Henry Hanger C. O. Patterson Meigs Lake Hope Southeastern Ohio Harold Sargent D.W. Roush Alpha Smith Reedsville Richard Barton Point Pleasant Mosel Smith Washington, DC Glen Burnie Russell Smith Baltimore Chesapokae Bay Skyline Drive Shenandoah Valley Roland Spencer Bucyrus Norman Spencer Rodney Spencer Meigs General Hospital Aaron Kelton Kaaron Searsport Kelton H. D. Marshall Bellaire Charles S. Gibbs Miami Fla Ohio University Charles Neuman Irving Karr Fred Crow, Jr Parkersburg W. Va

Meigs County Names Evelyn Lucke Court Clerk

Evelyn Lucke of Pomeroy was named Meigs County clerk of courts succeeding Virgil V Brown who resigned to become a State tax examiner. Lucke has served as deputy since 1944 and begins duties October 17 for an term expiring January 1 1957.

Pomeroy Evelyn Lucke Meigs County Virgil V. Brown Lucke United Methodist Church Brown Locke

Association Sets Meeting After Game

Middleport officials announced a meeting of all membership ticket holders and prospective members for Friday evening after the Gallipolis Middleport game at the high school. William Scarberry presided as films of the Wellston Middleport game were shown. Romont East returned to practice while Ernie Kauff may miss action due to injuries.

Middleport Middleport Athletic Association Gallipolis Blue Devils Yellow Jackets Ernie Kauff Romont East Junior

Scout Troop Plans Meeting in Mid dleport Library

Scout Troop 245 will hold a meeting in the Middleport Library Thursday at 7 50 p m to map the annual financial drive. The nationwide campaign starts Oct 18 and local troops will cooperate. Court of Honor ceremonies are set for Monday night at the American Legion Hall with a supper at 6 30 served by mothers, followed by the program and advancements.

Middleport American Legion Hall

Meigs County Board Awards Three Bus Driver Certificates

The Meigs County Board of Education issued three bus driver certificates at its regular meeting. The recipients were Marvin Parker of Eastern Local District Bernice Lavacy of Southern District and Taylor Moore of the Columbia District. The board also approved standing bills for payment.

Pomeroy Boosters Meet at 8 Tonight

The Pomeroy Boosters, Inc. will hold a meeting at 8 PM in the Pomeroy High School auditorium. Films of the Pomeroy Nelsonville game will be shown. Fathers of team members are invited to attend.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Boosters, Inc Pomeroy Senor High School

Pomeroy High School Senior Bake Sale Planned

The senior class will hold an all day bake sale starting at 9 p.m. Friday at the Kroger Store in Pomeroy. Proceeds fund the annual class trip expenses.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Kroger

Discipline by Trouble Is Good, Group Told

Dr. Paul Chiles told a Heath Church family night gathering that trouble can be a positive discipline shaping character. He compared trials to Paul’s tribulations and praised laymen for church work, noting a minister shortage and the value of lay leadership in Methodism. Largest family group was the Covedt family of 12 including Major Oden Pullen.

Middleport Paul Chiles Portsmouth Methodist Churches Heath Church Paul Chiles L. A. Bangerter World Service E. S. Schaaf Cherole Blake Schaaf Emerson Jones WSCS Arthur Covert Oden Pullen Pullen

Pomeroy Man Attends Ohio History Institute Meeting

A. V. Howell of Pomeroy attended the Ohio Institute on Local and State History in Akron. The event covered local history seminars and preservation of historical materials. Stark County Historical Society and Harvey Firestone hosted, with Howell noting the society’s readiness to aid rural counties in museums and administration. Howell is president of the Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society.

Pomeroy A. V. Howell Ohio Institute Akron Howell Ohio Historical Society Stark County Historical Society Harvey Firestone Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Socety

Rally-Homecoming At Chester Church

The Chester Methodist Church hosts its annual rally and homecoming this Sunday. Morning worship at 9 a.m. led by Rev. R. M. Grove, church school at 10, basket dinner at noon, afternoon recitations and choir selections, plus a talk by Dr. Thomas Radford of Pomeroy. Public invited.

Pomeroy Chester Methodist Church R. M. Grove Thomas Radford

Pomeroy Board Plans Rural School Officials Meeting Trip

The Pomeroy Board of Education discussed plans to attend the annual meeting of Southeastern Ohio school boards in Athens at 5 30 p m on Wednesday Nov 2 Three members will attend and bills were approved for payment Materials for installing roll back bleachers in the junior high auditorium have arrived A state levy for mental hospitals schools and colleges was on the agenda Rolland Neutzling presided as vice president.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Athens Pomeroy Board of Education Charles S. Gibbs Rolland Neutzling

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Harry A. Miller Main St Westinghouse Laundromats Cleland W. Main Sheaffer Collins E. Main ST Pomeroy Society W. R. Holcombs Mrs. Holliday Hartley & Bennett Ohio Pomeroy Personals Dorothy Perkins Dutton Drug Co Greyhound Bus Station Zonolite the Pomeroy Cement Block CO Imeroy Pomeroy Emergency Squad Charles Legar Jack Thomas Howard Mullen Henry Werry Roy Reuter Bob Hysell George Hicks David Goodwin Dick Vaughan Ralph Sisson Olan Goodwin George Vaughan Association County Board Booster Meeting Senior Bake Sale Chester Church L'Aiglon Phillips Court St Vogue Smart Creations Middleport, Ohio Elberfelds Stark Pharmacy Pomeroy, Ohio Clothing House
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