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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1962

Page

5

Pomeroy Plans Federal Sewer Aid Seek Aid For Pomeroy Sewer Project

Pomeroy council discussed applying for federal funds to build a sewage disposal system. Mayor Legar reported on an ORSANCO hearing and said up to 75 percent of costs could be covered, with $180,000 already allocated and estimated total cost near $900,000.

Bob Hoeflich Pomeroy Pomeroy Council Charles Legar Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission Cincinnati William Baronick Legar Orlanco

McComas Outlines Middleport School Levy Plan

L W Mc Comas superintendent of Middleport schools outlines a three mill operating levy to run five years, adding about 58000 dollars annually for operations. The levy supports state requirements as current spending per pupil stands at 240.03 dollars.

Middleport L. W. McComas Middleport Pta McComas Meigs County Charles Vroman

Racine Chapter of Eastern Star Holds Temple Meeting

The Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Gretta Simpson and William Stewart presiding. Initiatory work for two candidates took place and invitations were extended for friends night across nearby towns. A fall visitation by Grace Grathers and a reception for Louise King were announced, with a church service planned for Sept. 30 and refreshments served by Emma Salser, Nina Theiss, and Bernice Theiss.

Pomeroy Racine Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Gretta Simpson William Stewart Harrisonville Middleport Gallipolis New Marshfield Guysville Chesterhill Bartlett Belpre Wilkesville Grace Grathers Louise King Amesville Racince Baptist Church Friends Emma Salser Nina Theiss Bernice Theiss

Meigs General Hospital Notes and Pomeroy Temple Meeting

Meigs General Hospital notes list several individuals including Louise Chapman Racine and Ruth Euler Midd leport among others. Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the DAV Home.

Louise Chapman Racine Frank Hudson Vern Russell Pomeroy Lawrence Heiner Rutland Shirley Butcher Anna Barnhart Route 2 Ruth Euler Middleport O. W. Kersey Langsville H. D. Sampson Coalville Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters DAV

Truck Crash Hurts Woman Near Salem Center

MIDDLEPORT Mrs Margaret Johnson was admitted to Meigs General Hospital after a truck went into a ditch near Salem Center. Emergency squad transported her at 12 17 p m with stomach and chest pains. State Highway Patrol investigated the crash. POMEROY Meigs County Holstein picnic set for noon Saturday Sept 22 at Arvil Holter farm Bashan with basket dinner and cattle judging. Cyril Moore field secretary to attend. event open to the public.

Middleport Margaret Johnson Meigs General Hospital Salem Center Pomeroy Meigs Arvil Holter Bashan Cyril Moore

Party Honors New Westminster Youth Fellowship Members

A Sunday evening reception at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church celebrated new members of the Westminster Youth Fellowship. A buffet was prepared by Cinda Sauer, Carolyn Russell, and Carolyn Searles. Prizes were won by Carole Anderson, Bruce Wallace, Rogert Roush, and James Miller.

Middleport Westminster Youth Fellowship First United Presbyterian Church Cinda Sauer Carolyn Russell Carolyn Searles Carole Anderson Bruce Wallace Rogert Roush James Miller Edith Billy Haptonstall Kathy Lacey Seren Lewis Olita Lewis Connie Cooke Sue Rue Rodney Sauer Roy Coleman Alan Wallace Bill Don Vaughan Richard Vaughan Howard Ruppelt Oak Hill Presbyterian Church Miss Russell Miss Searles Roger Roush

Committees Appointed At Syracuse PTA Meet

Syracuse PTA opened its 1962 63 year with 60 attendees at the school auditorium. New president Mrs Marie Leadingham welcomed members as devotions by Mrs Nell Holmes cited The Lantern article and offered prayer. Treasurer Mrs Irish Baker reported 97 01 in the fund and announced vanilla sales contact. Virginia Fisher reported on a Ra cine regional meeting and a County Council meeting notice was read.

Meigs County Syracuse Syracuse Pta Marie Leadingham Nell Holmes Irish Baker Virginia Fisher Racine Bedford School Leadingham Elma Louks Baker Irene Grueser Margaret Rose Jean Nease Mary Nease Addie Norris Holmes Helen Teaford Louks Mary Hamm Ada Slack Clara Lavender Marie Rizer Mildred Pierce Mary Weaver Ora Bass Ruth Arnold Maxine Varian Mildred Hudson Betty Donovan Wanda Stewart Louella Moore Adria Sayre Joan Quisenberry Anna Bell Houdashelt Evelyn Freeman Shirley Huston Pearl Knapp Evelyn Smith Irene Parker Ann Sauvage Slack Margaret Cottrill Grace Osler Eleanor Wingett Maxine Wingett Larry Wolfe Herman London Marshall Milton Varian Naomi London Betty Ash Dorothy Forbes Anna Hilldare Minnie Sewell Vera Craig Ruth Stearns Sue Jeffers Helen Hubbard Margaret Eichinger Marabell Warner Martha Ash Letha Torris Anna Roush Evelyn Hollon Iris Baker Daisy Patterson Ruth Holman Marjorie Cunningham Minnie Harris Marjorie Manuel Pauline Morarity Juanita Porter Gloria Michael Kathryn Crow Esther Harden Wingett Wolfe Stearns

Rutland Band Drive Slated in Rutland and Pomeroy Notes

Rutland band boosters plan a 6 p.m. Tuesday membership drive in Rutland with a senior band parade and porch light request for 50 cents to pay on the risers led by Mrs. Pearle Canaday. In Pomeroy, three defendants were fined in Meigs County Court. other items include a school attendance banner, committee lists, and an upcoming Rock Springs Better Health Club picnic at the grange hall.

Rutland Northwestern Rutland High School Pearle Canaday Pomeroy Meigs County Emmet W. Peoples Larry Millhone Everett Mullins Robert Raiguel Rock Springs

Rio Grande Baptists Meet Thursday at Wellston Church

Rio Grande Baptist Association holds its mid year session at Wellston Baptist Church starting 1 30 p m Thursday with three speakers. Dr Joseph Chapman of the Ohio Baptist Convention discusses Baptist beliefs and distinctives. George Calhoun and Miss Ethel Nichols also address sessions with Mrs Donald Boone presiding at the women’s hour.

Pomeroy Ohio Baptist Convention Joseph Chapman Rio Grande Baptist Association Wellston Baptist Church Ralph C. Zandel Pomeroy First Baptist Church Chapman George Calhoun American Baptist Convention Ethel Nichols India Donald Boone Middleport Associational Women’s Society Women’s Hour

Medical Staff Named For Meigs Memorial

POMEROY The board of trustees of the new Meigs Memorial Hospital named the medical dental staff for the institution which will receive its first patients Thursday. Administrator George O. Smith said the board accepted only applicants eligible for active staff membership.

Pomeroy Meigs Memorial Hospital George O. Smith Smith Selim J. Blazewicz Raymond E. Boice Edmond Butrimas J. J. Davis Don F. Hatten Charles J. Mullen Richard L. Slack K. D. Amsbury Clyde J. Ingels John Shinn R. E. Boice Charles Mullen R. L. Slack

Enterprise EUB Church Holds Annual Homecoming

The Enterprise EUB Church held its annual homecoming with Rev. Menzel Smith leading services. Musical numbers by the Garret Christy family and a church history read by Elsie Arnold opened the program, followed by a basket dinner and an afternoon program with prayers, greetings from visiting ministers, and performances by a youth choir, duets, readings, and recitations.

William Bartoe Wellston Walter Arnold New Madison Francis H. Glazier Cambridge Joyce Davis Linda Sharon Dill John Musser Karen Walker Kay McClintock Emma Lou Davis Freeland Norris Delmar Hamm

Ag Society Receives Ground Floor Courthouse Office

Meigs County Board of Commissioners granted the Meigs County Agricultural Society use of a ground floor room for meetings and an office with no charge. The action aligns with the society’s annual Meigs County Fair operations and follows prior occupancy by Cole-Layer-Trumble.

Welfare Department McConnellville Scioto Townsend Rd Standard Oil Co

Daughter Is Born To Oklahoma Couple In Clinton

Airman 2-c and Mrs Dennie Walburn of Clinton Oklahoma announce the birth of a seven pound eight ounce daughter Sherry Lynn born Sunday. This is their first child with grandparents Raymond Walburn Sr Gene Rice of Middleport and Dennie Walburn and Doris Rice of Clinton. Great grandparents Stella Walburn D R Rice and Mr Cora Bennett are from Middleport.

Pomeroy Earl Thoma Wolfe Drive Earl Kelly Holzer Hospital Harold Burnside Georgia Thoma Kingsbury Road Bert Sayre Syracuse Florence Burnside W. Main St Middleport Airman 2-c Dennie Walburn Clinton Okla Sherry Lynn Walburn Doris Rice Raymond Walburn Gene Rice Stella Walburn D. R. Rice Cora Bennett

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