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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1955

Page

2

Donors Give 135 Pints Tie 1953 Meigs Record

In Meigs County a bloodmobile visit yielded 135 pints, tying a 1953 Meigs County record. At Pomeroy Junior High School 146 people donated, 34 first time donors, and six reached the gallon club. Local Red Cross officials praised the turnout and announced a new blood certificate policy for hospital blood now in effect.

Pomeroy Meigs Meigs County Cdt Cross Pomeroy Junior High School Gallon Club Hugh Cue Pero Sar Route de. de Ke Mattie Yoat Latett Holmen Furs Hazel Trumphrey Clare Humphrey Homer Rive Helen Cutting

Crest Staff Co Editors Are Chosen

Middleport High School announces the Crest staff for the annual to be delivered by year end. Cherole Blake and Julie Probasc e chosen as co editors with Sue Knight assistant editor and Kathryn Rowley class editor. Larry Lewis sports editor and Rumell Roush named photography manager. Advertising team includes Patrici Lioya June Chauncey Joan Frankins Helen Stobart Larry Swift Bob McKinney. Subscription managers Pauline Zirkle Sally Wilson. Typists Marilyn Miller Virginia Bayles Linda Grimm Marlene Knapp Vivian Abbott Patricia Willams Ernestine Asbury. Miss Lucille Smith is faculty adviser.

Middleport Cherole Blake Julie Probasce Sue Knight Kathryn Rowley Juanita Bangerter Larry Lewis Mary Carolyn Mil Jeris Rumell Roush Patrici Lioya June Chauncey Joan Frankins Helen Stobart Larry Swift Bob McKinney Pauline Zirkle Sally Wilson Marilyn Miller Virginia Bayles Linda Grimm Marlene Knapp Vivian Abbott Patricia Willams Ernestine Asbury Lucille Smith

Friday Set For Beggars in Pomeroy Halloween Night

Mayor FE F Robinson designates Friday evening October 28 as the year's Halloween night in Pomeroy. Acting Chief Frank Hudson says no curfew this time due to only one complaint and no property destruction reported. if damage occurs a curfew for children will be imposed.

Homer Pomeroy FE. F. Robinson Robinson Frank Hudson Hudson

Students Win Honors For Grades At End Of Six Weeks

R. Gray principal announced list of honor roll students for the first six weeks. Seniors Greta Barton Helen Haggy Norma Hewk Janet Os borne John Riebel Rosemary Rose Marilyn Scott. Juniors Ada Bissell Betty irr Betty Frost Sue Lambert Kathryn Smith. Sophomores John Hetzer wemary Slade Madalyn Brown Ralph Knight Eleanor Evans Janet Knight Gilbert Spencer Sharon Summerfield.

R. Gray Greta Barton Helen Haggy Norma Hewk Janet Osborne John Riebel Rosemary Rose Marilyn Scott Ada Bissell Betty |Irr Betty Frost Sue Lambert Kathryn Smith John Hetzer Wemary Slade Madalyn Brown Ralph Knight Eleanor Evans Janet Knight Gilbert Spencer Sharon Summerfield

Don Mills Promoted at Graham Ration Plant

Don Mills promoted from die repairman to personnel assistant at the Graham ration plant of the Vanadium company. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Whitley Mills, a Middletown High School graduate, World War II Navy lieutenant, Ohio University alumnus, Phi Delta Theta member, civic worker, Scoutmaster of Troop 245, and Volunteer Fire Department member.

Donald Mills Graham ‘Ation Vanadium Prp Graham Mills Whitley’ Mills Middl US. Navy Ohio University Phi Delta Theta

POMEROY Variety Show Presented At Assembly

Pomeroy Junior High students enjoyed an assembly by Mrs. Husted's homeroom on Friday morning. Paul Reuter announced acts. Kenneth McCullough led the flag salute. Walter Morris and Madelyn Martin read scripture. Seema Sane and Seroa Pent provided piano music. John Kunzelman gave a piano solo. Robert Jacobs presented magic tricks and Carolyn Milhoan with Sandra Ingraham performed a song and dance. James Lohse accompanied, and Robet Jacobs and James Lohse wrote and staged an original comedy skit, The Meek Mediums, drawing laughter. Carolyn Meier sang in costume with Silence joining in on the final note.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior Igh James Lohse Rob Tet Jacobs Carolyn Meier Siilence

Beggar Night Clothing Drive Set By Middleport Ministers

Middleport ministerial association launches an unusual Beggar Night on Saturday. Children will collect clothing for needy recipients in lieu of treats. Donations of used or new clothing can be left at Heath Methodist Church basement, with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter overseeing. The event runs from 8 to 9 PM and church women will serve refreshments.

Middleport Tesaareport Ministerial Association Heath Methodist Church Louis A. Bangerter Middleport Ministerial Association

Minstrel Rehearsal Slated For Racine Tonight

The Big Bend Minstrel rehearsal moves from Middleport to Racine High School auditorium. Officials confirm 8 pm start today with sponsors including Letart Falls PTA. Racine school officials say show will proceed as scheduled despite earlier repair work concerns.

Pomeroy Reeearsal Big Bend Ine High Rehoot Middleport Crow Letart Falls Pta Racine Harlee Southern Board of Education Charles Hayman Mira Crow

Wreck Calls Out Emergency Squad in Middleport Incident

The Middleport Fire Department emergency squad responded last night to an automobile crash near Route 13. State Patrol investigated the accident. Ernest E. Imboden, 18, and Wanda J. Kaptina, 18, were mentioned in connection with a marriage license.

Middleport State Patrol Reigs Ernest E. Imboden Wanda J. Kaptina

Middleport Club Hosts Meigs Temple Meeting

Middleport Meigs Temple chapter of the Pythian Liteiy gathered at David Farmer’s home on Fifth Ave with Mrs Otho assisting. William Allman led the business session as games and social time followed. Members and guests included Homer Jones, Gloria Gibbs, Candace Bahr, Christine Koehler, Mary Hindy, Pat Story, and others. Separate items note birthdays for MIDDLewart-Kirk Beck and Billy Haptonstall at Central School, a seventh birthday for Alpha Russell observed at Doyle Miller’s home with family, and a WSCS Week of Prayer and Self Denial observance announced for Heath Methodist Church on Sunday at 7:30 PM.

Rrs Farmer Middleport Meigs ‘Temple David Farmer Fifth Ave Otho Sirk Willam Allman Sesson Prige Swere Seardel Homer’ Jones Stra Middlewart Kirk Beck Billy Haptonstall Central School Dax Reuben Beck Paul Haptonstall Andy Gloria June Gibbs Candace Bahr Christine Koehler Mary Hindy Pat Story Middlefort Alpha Russell Doyle Miller Russell Miller Robert Rawlings Robert Jay William ‘T Grueser Bernice Gilmore Miller Mansfield Gladys Russell Corning Edgar Allensworth Newbury, N.Y Carl Brannan Emerson Jones Wscs of Heath Methodist Chreh

Apple Butter Project Ends With Church Treasury Gift

The final report of the Church of Christ apple butter project shows $567 raised for the building fund. Apple butter, totaling one gallon two quarts and one pint, was produced in George Childs’ yard this month. Announced church activities include Loyal Berean Class tonight, Loyal Women’s Class at Mrs. Harry Mills’ home at 7 30, no Junior Choir practice due to Mrs. Edgar Allensworth’s absence, and prayer meeting with senior choir rehearsal on Wednesday evening.

Mydleport Church of Christ Loyal Berean Harry Mills Edgar Allensworth

Social notes from Columbus and surrounding towns

A social page itemizes visits and family gatherings: Christine Koehler attends kindergarten with grandma Nira Schaat in Columbus. Fredtie Houdashelt Nina Russell Mrs. Guy Reynolds Mrs. J. E. Reynolds and Mrs. Wesley Fry attend a Business and Professional Women's Club conference in Columbus. Mary Ann Bechtle visits Henderson with great grandmother Virgie Lee Bechtle. John Bechtle Sara Darrell visit. Airman William Pitts and fiancée Phyllis Gothard spend weekend with Gothard family. they visit Hurricane and Gallipolis with relatives. Bess Sanborn visits Jessie Hoyt in Columbus. they tour Portsmouth. Ralph Warnke and family from Port Clinton visit, staying weeks with son Earl Warnke.

Richard Koehler Christine Nira E. S. Schaat Columbus The Business and Professional Women's Club Fred‘tie Houdashelt Nina Russell Guy Reynolds J. E. Reynolds Wesley Fry Mary Ann Bechtle Great Gran’ R Virgie Lee Bechtle Henderson John Bechtle Jack Bechtle Sara Darrell William Pitts Lockbourn Phyllis Gothard Lesta Gothard Gothard Hurricane Frank Gothard Gallipolis Bess Sanborn Jessie Hoyt Sanborn Miss Hoyt Portsmouth Ralph Warnke Port Clinton Earl Warnk

Teacher Training Class Open House at Baptist Church

A teacher training course named Our Children and Evangelism begins this evening for teachers of children’s classes at the Baptist Church. Miss Bernice Nowen, weekday religious education teacher for the county, directs. Prospective instructors are welcome to attend.

Auvuneruns Baptist Church’ School Bernice Nowen

Racine High School elects class officers for new year

Three separate elections at Racine High School selected officers for the president, vice president, secretary-treasurer and business manager slots. Seniors Don Hayman Ruby Holter Phyllis Cozart and Carol Salzer won the posts, with juniors and sophomores also naming officers and no business manager named. Enrollment totals 224 students, 114 boys and 110 girls.

Rumears Racine High School Don Hayman Ruby Holter Phyllis Cozart Carol Salzer David Hysell Yralyn Cleland Dwaine Sayrer Robert Euler Bill Proctor Annabel Rose June Codner

Birth Announced For Mors Steven Ray

Mr and Mrs Donald Marks announce the birth of Mors Steven Ray on October 15 at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arle Starks of Long Bottom and Mr and Mrs Dwight Spencer of Great Gran Parents are Mr and Mrs Joe Mars of Reedsville Ohio and Mr and Mrs William Nolte of Pomeroy This birth notice preserves the names and places as read in the clipping.

Womefhoy Wul Huston Aimee Sue Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Mes Theodore Beagle Pomeroy Jay Huston Lving Murray City William Voard Murray Middleport Donald Marks Brownell Ave Mors Steven Ray St Joseph Hospital Parkersburs Arle Starks Long Bottom Dwight Spencer Greatagran Joe Mars Reedsille

Pomeroy Society Class Meeting Postponed

The Pomeroy church group announces the Woman's Society class meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed to Friday at 2 pm in Mrs. W. P. Lochary's home. The session begins at 1 30 pm today at the church.

Pomeroy the Kingdom Rock Springs Wilher Rome W. P. Lochary

Health Club Reports Activities At Meet In Rock Springs

Members of the Rock Springs Better Health Club heard a first aid course report to begin Nov 1. Mrs. Amos Leonard led in charge at a Salisbury Township Elementary School gathering. Several demonstrations, poems, and a hay fever article were shared, with winners announced and refreshments served.

Pomeroy Howard Bowlin Rock Springs William Grueser Leonard Maxine Arnold William Grueser Hugh Beards William Radford John Hartung

Racine High School Band Tag Day Raises Funds

Fomero y school band proceeds total about 600 dollars from a tag day event with a jitney supper concert and square dance. Mrs Richard Lee, director, thanked contributors and boosters and said the funds will buy new uniforms repair instruments and part pay for a new instrument.

Racine Richard Lee

Walter Crooks joins Broughton Co after 130 years with Rich Valley Dairy

Walter Crooks, longtime milk supplier for Rich Valley Dairy, becomes a representative for the Broughton Co after Rich Valley Co sold to Valley Beil Products. Crooks is brother-in-law of D E Rothgeb, once co-owner, now linked only to Rich Valley Ice Cream Co, Mid Depart, retained after the sale.

Mivdlerort Crooks Rich Valley Dairy Broughton Co Rich Valley Co Valley Beil’ Products Charleston D. E. Rothgeb Point Peasant Rich Valley Mid

Honorary Unit Form In Scout Troop 245 Patrol

The Flaming Arrow Patrol, created by Troop 245 Boy Scouts leaders, welcomes first class and higher rank Scouts under set conditions. Insignia, supplied free, was awarded to Dale Miller, Dennis Calburn, and James Ward by Scoutmaster Robert Mills, marking the first Troop 243 members in the patrol.

Hddleport Flaming Arrow Boy Scouts of Americ Dale Miller Dennis ‘Alburn James Ward Robert Mills

Alumni Association Dance Planned for Halloween Eve

A Halloween square dance will be staged from 8 p m to midnight Saturday night in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Pomeroy Alumni Association with advance sale tickets at Stark's Swisher and Lohse. The article notes probate records in Meigs County and observes no national holiday.

Fumeray Hp.m Pomeroy Junior High & School Pomeroy Alumni Association Stark's Swisher and Lohse

Advice on Investing Safely and Finding a Stock Exchange Firm

The text urges readers to locate a Member Firm of the Stock Exchange and speak with a partner or registered representative for free guidance. It stresses that investing is serious, stock prices can fall as well rise, and to have sufficient savings to cushion family emergencies before investing.

The Stock Exchange Steven

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