Bird Christmas Tree Made By Gardeners
MIDDLEPORT Mrs. Vernon Weber demonstrated a small pine tree decorated with corn meal cubes cut apples with bittersweet cranberries sunflowers and popcorn. Mrs Ronald Williams spoke on attracting birds and foods as members named a native Ohio bird during roll call. New by laws were approved and Mrs Bolin became club vice president. Plans for a Christmas dinner December 18 at Martin Restaurant followed by a meeting at Mrs Williams home.
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Dallas Child Christened at Health Methodist Church
Dallas Michael Dallas, son of Mr and Mrs George Dallas of South Charleston, was christened Sunday morning at Health Methodist Church. Rev M K E Dowson performed the rites. Grandparents Mr and Mrs William Matlack and Mrs Forrest Bachtel attended. The Dallas family recently moved from here to South Charleston and has two older sons, Steve and Billy, also christened at Heath Church.
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Robbers Take 33 Bills From Avon Township Home
Two armed men stole 33 Jefferson portraits from Andrew Skibowski in Avon Township. The pictures were all identical and printed on two dollar bills Skibowski saved for 15 years.
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Religious Convocation Planned at Rio Grande College
Gallipolis invites the public to a free convocation at 7 30 pm Tuesday in Davis Hall Reception Room to view the film Holy Night and study three other shorts. The event, led by Professor Clara F E Poston along with Rev W Luther Tracy Rev E Wigal Virgil Morar and Mark Tracy, features audience participation hymns and a Christian message.
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Local Society Notes and Short Takes from Widdleport and London
The item lists weekend guests and visits in Widdleport including Mr and Mrs Robert Turner and family from North Robinson, Gary Turner, Marianne Woodgerd, and L W McComas with family ties. Travel to Kent University and Moon Union College is noted for Tom Rall, Dick Bodimer, and escorts. Also mentions an improvised hook storage idea using an oversize thread spool and brads, plus a note on about 45 men’s clubs in London around Pall Mall and St James Street.
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Kent University
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London
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Travel plans and local community notices from Meigs County
Mrs Evelyn Cleland Young and her son J F will travel by train from Parkersburg to sunny California for a month to six weeks visiting Evelyns sister and brother in law in El Rio. Six Boy Scout Troop 248 members and three leaders completed a 31 mile overnight hike to Barboursville. Sandra Little of Rutland attended Kennedy related ceremonies, works for the FBI in Washington, and walked three miles to a bus due to traffic. Eastern High School received a baby grand piano from Mrs Edna Stewart of Reedsville. Local Christmas gift drives supported Athens State Hospital and Gallipolis State Institute, with Meigs County Mental Health Association leading. Bradford Church of Christ helped infirmary residents with candy and fruit at Thanksgiving, and United Methodist Sunday school children visited with a hollowed pumpkin. Big Bend Minstrelers held their annual party at Sacred Heart Church with kudos to Arval Wiles and Henry Reibel, plus a door prize. Catholic Women's Club contributed refreshments and decor.
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Government to Investigate Wheat Shipment Contamination
Lester B. Pearson’s government orders a full investigation into how ground glass entered three million bushels of wheat shipped to the Soviet Union. Officials will determine source, timeline, and responsibility while ensuring supply safety and international commitments.
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Lester B. Pearson
Soviet Union
Buy Schine Books of Happiness Now on Sale
Schine titles including Books of Happiness are available at discounted prices. Movie tickets are offered at a large reduction, with promotional pricing and limited availability.
Pomeroy Personal Notes From Thanksgiving Gatherings
Local item lists residents visiting relatives and attending Thanksgiving with families in Athens Pomeroy Wilkesville Gallipolis Huntington and Columbus. Mentions Lonnie Caverlee Donna Reed and other families plus hospital moves and upcoming leaf collection in Middleport with mayor's notice.
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