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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1969

Page

20

Branham Crowned 1960-70 Meigs Homecoming Queen

Donna Branham daughter of Christine Branham was crowned 1960-70 Meigs Homecoming Queen at the Meigs Local-Nelsonville York game in Pomeroy Friday night. She reigned over the homecoming dance at Pomeroy Junior High School after the game amid band performances and parade escorts.

Donna Branham Meigs Rick Kelly Pomeroy Christine Branham Nelsonville Miss Branham Pomeroy Junior High School Diane Welsh Celine McGowan Nancy Thompson Jennifer Goble Melissa Rizer Jill Harris Karen Price Queen Beverly Thompson Pam Neutzling James Diehl Branham Vickie Todd Morrison Larry Morrison Meigs County

Barnhill chosen homecoming queen at Eastern High

Ruth Ann Barnhill, senior, was crowned homecoming queen at Eastern High School during Friday night ceremonies at the stadium as the Eastern Eagles hosted Glouster Tom Cats. She rode with escort Bob Ritchie in convertibles. Attendants and escorts marched in, floats won by classes, while the Eastern Band and Glouster Band performed.

Chester Ruth Ann Barnhill Eastern High School Eastern Eagles Miss Barnhill Bob Ritchie Jeanne Bahr Greg Hackney Melanie Dean Terry Carson Brenda Boring Howie Caldwell Kathy Tuttle Mike Gorrell Kimmie Reed Riverview Dorman Reed Glouster

Youth Association for Mentally Retarded Meets Tuesday

The Youth Ohio Association for Mentally Retarded will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Trinity United Church of Christ, changing the originally announced date to avoid Monday.

Youth Ohio Association For Mentally Retarded Trinity United Church of Christ

Kentucky Infectious Diseases Decline Amid Population Rise

In Kentucky the count of infectious diseases fell by 16 percent while the population grew by 8 percent. The data suggests improving health indicators alongside demographic expansion.

Frankfort Kentucky

Past patrons honored by Evan geline Chapter Eastern Star Middleport

Middleport Evangeline Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star celebrated with 50 and 25 year pins for past matrons and patrons at the Masonic Temple meeting. 50-year pin to Mrs. Sarah Edith Bowman Athens. 25-year pins to several members. Rosemary Lyons and Harry Chesher presided. banquet planned for Oct 14 at 6 15 p.m. at the Temple.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Sarah Edith Bowman Athens M. L. French Bowman Lillian Robert King Evelyn Lewis Emerson Jones Guy Cowan Allen Hughes William King Harry Chesher Rosemary Lyons Temple

Tea Planned for Oct 26 by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Middleport Ohio Eta Phi Chapter met at the Columbus and Southern Electric Co. offices. A preferential tea is set for October 26 at Mrs. Paul Chapman’s home in Pomeroy. An afghan for the bazaar will be donated by Mrs. Danny Zirkle. Members sell stationery for a $5 gift certificate to top seller.

Middleport Ohio Charles Gloeckner Edward Crooks

Friendly Gardeners Meet At Wilford Home

Rutland group of the Friendly Gardeners gathers at Mrs. William Wilford's home for devotions and a plant exchange. They plan a September nature tour, visit to Mrs. Alice Thompson's garden, and a therapy project assisting Rutland Grade School Special Education class with red tulip bulb planting.

Wilford Rutland William Wilford Larry Edwards Fred Williamson Homer Parker Richard Fetty Jr

Meigs County Route 7 collision injures none

Gallia Meigs County patrol reports a Friday two car crash on Route 7 at 12 07 p m. Elsie Barnhart 67 Middleport failed to yield into a car driven by Robert Thompson 51 Ray. Barnhart cited for yield failure. No injuries. LETART Letart WSCS will not make apple butter this year due to illness among members.

Meigs County Elsie Barnhart Middleport Robert Thompson Ray Letart Letart Wscs

Soil and Water District Plans Banquet in Pomeroy

The Soil and Water Conservation District met at the district offices in Pomeroy. They approved co operative farm agreements for Will Rogers, Karr Construction Co. and Homer Goodman and read notes from Mike Lawson and Harold Dobbins. Final plans were set for the October 28 banquet at Eastern High School with a chicken dinner by the Eastern Band Roosters. Supervisors Rex Shenefield, David Koblentz, Therion Johnson, Harold Carnahan, and Roy Miller attended. guests included Carl Bilham and Kar Reinhardt.

Pomeroy Soil and Water Conservation District Mike Lawson Mary Radford Camp Ohio Will Rogers Karr Construction Co Homer Goodman Harold Dobbins Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation District Sam Studebaker National Soil and Water Conservation District Eastern High School Eastern Band Roosters Gordon Caldwell Rex Shenefield David Koblentz Therion Johnson Harold Carnahan Roy Miller Carl Bilham Kar Reinhardt

Eastern Teachers Are Hired For Title I Program

Southern Local School District hires Daisy Cook Betty Kelly for reading and Sisse Pumbrey for special education under Title I. Six aides from 30 applicants include Doris Hensler Ruth Smith Rebecca Circle Anne Roush and Debra Roush. Program starts Oct 1 with five days weekly.

Racine Southern Board of Education Daisy Cook Betty Kelly Reading Sisse Pumbrey Doris Hensler Ruth Smith Rebecca Circle Anne Roush Syracuse Debra Roush Letart Ralph Sayre Robert Ashley Columbus Sayre June Lee Cook Robert Shaver

Adoption Announced for Daughter Lari Renee

The Lahon family announces the Sept 17 adoption of a daughter named Lari Renee by Mr. and Mrs Larry Lahon of Laurel Maryland. Grandparents are James Fleming of Trimble and Herman Lahon of Gallipolis with grandmothers Armol Rainey of Trimble and Minnie Lock of Gallipolis.

Glouster Larry Lahon Molly Fleming Laurel, Md Lari Renee James Fleming Trimble Herman Lahon Gallipolis Armol Rainey Minnie Lock

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