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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1969

Page

10

Hearthstone Class Conducts Holiday Donations

Middleport First Baptist Church Hearthstone Class held its Christmas dinner and 10th anniversary party at Martin Restaurant then hosted a gift exchange at the Hubbards home. They donated 25 dollars to a local family and 10 dollars to the Middleport firemen for their Christmas basket project and bought three poinsettias for the sanctuary. Mrs. Hood shared a meditation from Vietnam.

Middleport Hearthstone Poinsettias Milton Hood Vietnam Paul Smart Charles Simons Edison Baker John Werner Willis Anthony John McNeil Richard Sayre David Durst Hoon Hubbard

Ladies Auxiliary Plans Santa Visit and Dinner

Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary elected officers led by Mildred Pierce as president and Jean Hall as second vice president. They set plans for a Christmas dinner and program on Friday and Santa Claus will visit children on Sunday December 21 at 2 p.m. at Municipal Park.

Syracuse Santa Claus Jean Hall Agnes White Municipal Park

Christmas Party Set by Racine Booster Club

The Booster Class met at Marjorie Grimm’s home with nine members and one guest Erma Norris. Vera Beegle led the program. A turkey dinner preceded the meeting and the Christmas party is planned for December 19 at Gretta Simpson’s home.

Racine Marjorie Grimm Vera Beegle Erma Norris Gretta Simpson

Ten Candidates Fail To File Reporting Statements

Meigs County board of elections announced that 40 candidates including 16 winners from the November 4 election have not filed statements of receipts and expenditures. The deadline is December 19 at 4 p.m. Failing to file will bar the responsible individuals from running for public office for five years.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Wildwood Garden Club Helps Gallipolis State Institute Patients

Wildwood Garden Club members led a therapy session at Gallipolis State Institute on Tuesday. Mrs. Vernon Nease oversaw carol singing, Bible reading, and holiday poems as Mrs. Denver Holter Mrs. Mason Fisher Mrs. Hiram Fisher Mrs. Karl Grueser and Mrs. Alwin Nease participated. Volunteers made paper roses, patients crafted jewelry boxes with glitter and sequins, and flowers by Mrs. Victor Hysell adorned the boxes. Gifts and refreshments followed. hostesses included Mrs. Clifford Phillips Mrs. Alfred Yeanger and Mrs. David Nease. The club will hold a Christmas party December 18 at Mrs. Milton Houdashelt’s home.

Minersville Wildwood Garden Club Gallipolis State Institute Vernon Nease Denver Holter Mason Fisher Hiram Fisher Karl Grueser Alwin Nease Fred Nease Victor Hysell Clifford Phillips Alfred Yeanger David Nease Garden Club Milton Houdashelt

Christmas Party Plans Are Made in Middleport

Plans were made for the Job's Daughters Christmas party to be held before their meeting on Dec. 22. The party includes a gift exchange at 6 p.m. Initiation for three candidates occurred. Carolyn Jackson from McConnelsville is in Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, and the group will send her a card. The group was invited to the DeMolay installation on Dec. 20 and joined the Masonic installation in Middleport.

Roy Arms Upper Minersville Gordon Winebrenner Corporation Syracuse Middleport Job’s Daughters Carolyn Jackson McConnelsville Good Samaritan Zanesville

Four Gallia County accidents report and a church party

The Ohio Highway Patrol logged four accidents in Gallia County including a 10:20 a.m. Route 554 wreck with an over height load, a 7:55 a.m. deer strike on Route 35, a 3:55 p.m. two car collision on Route 7, and an 8:40 a.m. Route 160 crash. Citations issued for load, yield, and transfer issues. no serious injuries. The JOF Class of Pomeroy United Methodist Church hosts its annual Christmas party at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dwight Parker’s home with a $1 gift exchange.

Cheshire Glenn White Bidwell Ohio Bell Telephone Company White John Sommer Gallipolis Crown City Cecil Wise Howard Williams Oak Hill Williams Lon McClellan McClellan Wise Pearl George Vinton Robert Fink Fink George Pomeroy United Methodist Church Dwight Parker

Burlingham Christmas Party Set at Woodman Hall

The Modern Woodman Camp 7230 will hold its Christmas Party at Woodman Hall on December 13 at 6 30 p m. Turkey and coffee will be furnished and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Members and families are invited. Children will have a gift exchange and program.

Burlingham Woodman Woodman Hall

J Willard Potter Honored by Rio Grande College Board

J Willard Potter 78 of Jackson retired Jackson Iron and Steel Co. executive was honored by Rio Grande College Board of Trustees at a surprise dinner. President Dr Christensen presented a wall clock and praised Potter for his loyalty and devotion to the college.

Rio Grande J. Willard Potter Jackson Jackson Iron and Steel Co Rio Grande College Board of Trustees Potter Board of Trustees A. R. Christenser Rio Grande College Christensen Rio Grande Col Jackson Iron and Steel Company First National Bank of Jackson Jackson County Elks Lodge Moose Lodge Masonic Lodge American Ordinance Association American

Church of the Nazarene Holds Annual Christmas Party

In Syracuse the Church of the Nazarene hosted its annual adult Christmas party in the parsonage social room. Guests enjoyed a turkey dinner and participated in a gift exchange.

Syracuse Church of the Nazarene

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