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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1957

Page

3

Educational Consultant To Visit Meigs Schools

Miss Irene Reynolds, education consultant for a new reading series, will visit Meigs County schools from Sept 30 to Oct 2 to acquaint teachers with the program adopted by the county. She has past roles in Louisville schools and holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and Teachers College, Columbia University, with a busy visiting schedule across Rutland, Harrisonville, Syracuse, Portland, Rivervue, and other districts.

Pomeroy Irene Reynolds Meigs County Robert Bowen County Board of Education Reynolds Ohio Kentucky Louisville, Ky Louisville Educational Association National Education Association Delta Kappa Gamma Kappa Delta Pi Pi Lambda Theta University of Kentucky Teachers College Columbia University Rutland Harrisonville Columbia Salem Center

Middleport approves uniforms for junior football team

Middleport Athletic Association votes to purchase uniforms for seventh and eighth grade football players, citing a strong two week fundraising drive that raised 663.32. Committee members Curtis Jenkinson and R. L. Miller will handle the purchase while plans for parent meetings and insurance data are set.

Middleport Middleport Athletic Association Middleport Athletics John Thompson Forrest Bachtel Middleport Grid Curtis Jenkinson R. L. Miller Association Thompson John Ketchka H. L. Dunham Martin Abbott Earl Knight

Wildwood Garden Club installs new officers at meeting

Pomeroy report notes yearbooks distributed and officers installed by Mrs Edison Hollen. New president Mrs Milton Houdashelt, vice president Mrs Russ Watson, secretary Mrs Kenneth Harris, treasurer Mrs Norman Fisher. After program, corsages given, plant exchange, and dessert served by hostesses.

Vernon Nease Hollon Carl Grueser

Rock Springs club sets October 23 arts topic meeting

Plans for future meetings were made at the Rock Springs Home Demonstration Work Club session hosted by president Mrs. Scott Folmer. The program for the next gathering at the Rock Springs Grange Hall will center on Arts and Designs on October 23.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Home Scott Folmer Rock Springs Grange Hall

Harriet Warner to Speak at Naomi Baptist Sunday

Mrs. Harriet Warner of the First Baptist Church in Rutland will headline the Sunday afternoon program at Naomi Baptist Church, announced by Missionary Society president Mrs. Callie Banks. The event begins at 2.

P.m The Missionary Society of the Naomi Baptist Church

Rutland High elects class and club officers

Rutland High School students elected officers for all classes and clubs. Senior Class: Pat Eads president, Bob Goode VP, Judy Chase treasurer, Judy Morris secretary. Junior Class: Elaine Steele president, Lapa Turner VP, Betty Jeffers treasurer, Judy Gallion secretary. Sophomore Class: Wayne Roush president, Pauline Gibson VP, Patty Young treasurer, Marjorie Priddy secretary. Freshmen: Judy Tackett president, Jim Hobstetter VP, Charles Sigman secretary treasurer. Glee Club: Judy Chase president, Lana Turner VP, Naomi Carroll treasurer, Charlotte Harrison secretary. Triarky Club: Judy Chase president, Elaine Steele secretary treasurer.

Rutland Rutland High School Pat Eads Bob Goode Judy Chase Judy Morris Elaine Steele Lapa Turner Betty Jeffers Judy Gallion Wayne Roush Pauline Gibson Patty Young Marjorie Priddy Judy Tackett Jim Hobstetter Charles Sigman Glee Club Lana Turner Naomi Carroll Charlotte Harrison Triarky Club

Largest zinc nugget ever mined from Arkansas

A historic ore strike in Arkansas yielded the largest zinc nugget on record. Miners reported a massive, high grade piece discovered at a local mine, signaling a notable milestone in regional metal production.

Arkansas

Won der Club Elects New Officers at Carpenter Gathering

The Won der Club met at Mrs. Elizabeth Gardener's near Carpenter. New officers were elected: Dena Welch president Ruth Gillilan vice president Mildred Starcher secretary treasurer and Paul Cross in charge of gifts and publicity. Secret Pals were chosen. Eleven members and three guests attended with refreshments and bouquets for guests.

Harrisonville Wonder Club Elizabeth Gardener Near Carpenter Dena Welch Ruth Gillilan Mildred Starcher Paul Cross

Pomeroy Birth Announcement Names Lisa Diane

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Nett Story announce the birth of a daughter Lisa Diane on September 15. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dana Howett of Darwin and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Story of Pomeroy Road.

Pomeroy Kennett Story Kitridge Road Dayton Lisa Diane Dana Howett Darwin E. L. Story Pomeroy Road

Mies C H Church Masonic Rites Set In Middleport

Clement H Church 86 Middleport resident died after a three week illness at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis He belonged to Middleport Masonic Lodge 363 and Evangeline Chapter OES and taught new members He is survived by a sister in law and a nephew Masons meet at 7 pm at the temple and services follow at 7 30 pm at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home Funeral and burial details given within church and cemetery locations

Middleport Clement H. Church Holzer Gallipolis Church Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner Middleport Hill Cemetery

Lodge-meeting and social night announced for Glouster Marcellite

The Rebekah Lodge will meet tonight at 7 30 p.m. All officers are asked to attend practice the officers march. A social night will also be observed.

Glouster — Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Maxwell and Thomas Couples Tour Fenton Glass Works Visit

Mr and Mrs N R Maxwell and Mr and Mrs William Thomas of Crooksville spent Wednesday in Marietta and visited the Fenton Glass Works in Williamstown West Virginia.

Glouster N. R. Maxwell William Thomas Crooksville Marietta Fenton Glass Works Williamstown W. Va

Trimble Grange 1830 to Meet Saturday Evening

GLOUSTER Trimble Grange 1830 invites members to a 8:00 p.m. meeting at the Grange hall in Trimble. A potluck lunch will be served after the session.

Glouster Trimble Grange

Church schedules crowded with services across towns

A long list of area churches outlines weekly programs including Bible school at 9 a.m. and worship times. Notable speakers include Lewis Smith at Church of Christ D.K. Teater and Fr Anthony Nickle at Holy Cross Catholic. Diverse denominations hold homecoming, rally days, youth programs, and adult studies.

Church of Christ D. K. Teater Lewis Smith Bishopville Church of Christ Gerald Stemm Holy Cross Catholic Anthony Nickle First Baptist Clinton Powell Suunday Jacksonville L. R. Carmichael Don Williams

Morristown and area church services and pastors listed

Chauncey Churches Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman minister Sunday school 9 30 Worship 10 30 Young people 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Church of God Unified service 9 30 Evening service 7 30 in charge of Fred Crabtree Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock minister Sunday school 9 30 Worship service 10 30 Evangelistic service 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday Millfield Methodist Norman Devore minister Sunday school 10 a m Worship service 11 a m Chauncey Methodist Norman 10 a m Ladies Aid Wednesday Church of Christ Parish Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug ministers Mr Courtney homecoming sermon Trimble 10 30 a m Hal Zug Taylor Ridge 9 30 a m Millfield 10 30 a m Robert Smith Greens Run 9 30 Chauncey 10 30 No parish night service Taylor Ridge homecoming Parish prayer service Wednesday Chauncy 7 30 p m

Morristown Helen Tatman Church of God Fred Crabtree Pilgrim Raymond Pidcock Millfield Methodist Norman Devore Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid Church of Christ Parish Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug Courtney Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield Robert Smith

Millfield Scout Troop to Hold Wiener Roast and Hike

Chauncey Girl Scout Troop No. 1 of Millfield schedules a wiener roast and hike for Saturday at 5 30 p m. Members meet at leader Ruth Simpkins home. Parents invited to attend.

Chauncey Millfield Ruth Simpkins

Blind student George W Campbell addresses students

Youth born blind spoke to junior and senior high school students on Wednesday morning. Campbell, after four operations, wears heavy glasses that gave him his first sight at age 18.

Chauncey George W. Campbell

New Daughter Arrives for Taylor Family

Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor Bailey Run announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday September 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Stalling Millfield Route 1.

Chauncey Jack Taylor Bailey Run Raymond Stalling Millfield

Missionary to Speak at Glouster Church of Christ

Glouster Church of Christ will host missionary Lewis Smith as guest speaker on Sunday at 7 30 p m in a special missionary service. The public is invited.

Glouster Lewis Smith Barbados Islands Glouster Church of Christ

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